Building Wealth with Daniel Kong

The entrepreneur who chose to go back to a 9-to-5 Most entrepreneurs dream of quitting their 9-to-5 for good. Jeffrey Duquez did exactly that but then made the surprising decision to go back. In this episode, we talk about the reality of entrepreneurship, the challenges of building a business from scratch, and why financial freedom doesn't always mean leaving your day job behind. If you're...

Not every success story follows the traditional path. On our next podcast episode, we sit down with business owner and investor Andrew Tran. Andrew shares his journey from being a pre-med student to building multiple successful businesses in Hawaii. From photography and weddings to media, events, and entrepreneurship, he talks about taking risks, following his passion, and learning through experie...

The mindset & strategy behind making millions 💰 On the next episode of the podcast, we had financial advisor and business owner Jamie Delgado come on to share what it really takes to build wealth and make a million dollars a year, from REAL experience. He breaks down entrepreneurship, specialization, and how to handle risk, failure, and long-term success while sharing the realities behind mon...

From Flipping Houses to Educating the CommunityWe’ve got Keone Catian back on the pod, bringing even more advice and experience from over a decade of flipping houses in Hawaii. He shares the failures he’s learned from, the realities of today’s market, and why learning should be a priority, especially for those looking to create opportunities and build something long-term. If you’re interested in r...

A Different Perspective on Wealth & Ministry We’ve got Pastor Billy Lile on the podcast! From real estate investing to leading Pearlside Church in Hawaii, Billy shares his journey of growth, leadership, and purpose. In this episode, he breaks down the power of community and offers a unique perspective on the intersection of faith and success. Tune in for a real conversation about calling, mone...

Next-Level Financing In this episode, we're joined by Brooks Onishi, a real estate expert with years of experience in sales, property management, investing and lending. Brooks breaks down a powerful strategy that allows buyers to purchase real estate with 100% financing and also shares some valuable life lessons from his journey in the industry. If you've ever wondered how people buy homes...

What It Really Takes to Win. In this episode, we've got David Pang, a successful entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of experence building and scaling businesses in Hawaii. From growing a company to building multiple product-based brands that have generated over $100 millions in revenue. Dave breaks down what it really takes to win long-term in business and shares how skills, discipline and hard...

The Smarter Real Estate Play In this episode, we introduce Marc Vargas, a real estate investor who prefers wholesaling over flipping for one simple reason—speed. Marc breaks down why wholesaling offers a faster cash conversion cycle and shares practical tips and strategies to help you earn quicker in the real estate game. If you’re looking to move faster, close smarter, and get paid sooner, this e...

The Restaurant Strategy That Actually Works In this episode, we sit down with Jon Higa, a successful entrepreneur who went from working a W-2 job to building and operating restaurant businesses generating millions each year. He breaks down how choosing the right franchise can create strong margins and shares how using social media strategically can supercharge your business and accelerate growth....

The Secret to Quitting your 9-5 We've got Paul Woo Lee and Sara Lee on the pod! A young couple who reached financial freedom in just two years through strategic real estate investing. They share their journey from buying affordable rentals to building steady cash flow and how small smart steps helped them change their future fast. Stick around to hear how they used smart rental investing, frug...

Meet a Real-Life Superwoman In this episode, we sit down with Amanda Barkey, a professional EOS Implementer who has helped over 100 leaders and companies improve how they operate. She shares how EOS helps businesses gain clarity, build stronger leadership, and run more efficiently. Amanda breaks down what actually makes EOS work and the strategies leaders can use to stay focused and aligned. If yo...

10 Doors to Financial Freedom We've got Bryce and Tanur on the pod! These two built a 70-property portfolio in their early 30s and have wholesaled over 100 deals while teaching people how to reach financial freedom with just 10 doors. In this episode, they break down their owner-financing strategy, the real numbers behind their deal, and how they've helped families who can't qualify fo...

13 rentals while just starting real estate investing is insane! Our next guest on the pod is Rory Lee. He took a leap of faith, transitioning from selling insurance to jumping into real estate investing. Even though he was brand new, he was able to quickly build a portfolio of 13 rentals. Tune in to hear how the transition went, the lessons he learned, and how he actually found his success as an i...

Contractor to Million $$$ Investor We’ve got Mark Lopez back on the pod! If you don’t know Mark, his journey started as a contractor — he built a 7-figure construction company and later made the shift into real estate investing. In this episode, he shares how he used his experience in construction to flip houses, make smart investments, and build long-term wealth. Mark also talks about the value o...

Behind the grind of building a 7-figure flipping business To celebrate our 100th episode, we got Josh De Gracia, our brother and partner in real estate, joining us to share what it's really like managing a flipping company. Josh shares how he got started and the behind-the-scenes of how the company earned its success, as well as the lessons learned along the way and what it takes to grow a thr...

How to use ChatGPT and marketing to supercharge your business In this episode, we sit down with Jean-Paul Gedeon, who transitioned from printing T-shirts in high school to leading a multi-million dollar media enterprise. Jean-Paul shares practical insights and creative ways on utilizing AI as your personal business coach, enabling you to save time, spark ideas and grow your business faster. Stick...

The Secret to Turning Social Media Into Real Estate Success Check out this episode with real estate investor Darius McClelland, where he shares how he turned his social media into millions in returns. The secret? Being authentic, consistent, and building trust. Stick around to learn how he creates opportunities and leverages social media to fuel his real estate journey—and how you can too! Follow...

The Tax-Smart Wealth Plan In this episode, we’re joined by Mary Seo, financial planner and certified Deferred Sales Trust expert. Mary shares how she helps clients protect their wealth, minimize taxes, and create long-term financial freedom. Stick around to learn the power of smart planning and how a Deferred Sales Trust can be a game-changer for your financial future. Follow Mary on Instagram: ht...

When Discipline Meets Destiny Shaun's wife once challenged him: “If you can land 10 rentals in a year, you can buy a truck.” Guess what? He did it. In this episode, Shaun takes us through his journey from military service and sports coaching to building a thriving real estate career. His success didn’t happen by chance—it was built on structure, grit, and faith. You’ll hear how his military mi...

From Career Burnout to a $100K Deal In this episode, we sit down with Joel Waltz, a real estate investor who left a demanding job and landed a $100,000 deal on his very first try. Joel shares what it took to walk away from the 9-to-5 grind and go all-in on real estate, and how that decision gave him the freedom to focus on family, faith, and building a business on his own terms. He unpacks the min...

From Scratch to Millions In this episode, we sit down with John Speed, founder of Kilauea Pest Control, a company he built from the ground up that now generates over $10 million a year. John shares the early challenges, the mindset shifts that changed everything, and his unique lifestyle-driven approach to scaling a service business. As a key part of EO and the EO Accelerator, he also brings insig...

Discipline Drives Results In this episode, Jarett Kitaoka shares his journey from sports to real estate, closing nearly $100 million in sales in just three years. He credits his success to the discipline, focus, and teamwork he developed as an athlete — and how those same principles helped him thrive in a fast-paced market. Jarett also breaks down how being on a strong team gave him the structure,...

When real estate meets redemption. In this episode, Clancy Mummert shares his journey from the fast-paced world of the automotive industry to going all-in on flipping houses. Now, he’s boldly living out his faith through business. With hustle, style, and a sharp eye for deals (and an even sharper mustache), Clancy reveals how God transformed his mindset, opened doors, and gave new purpose to his w...

Communication meets Calling. In this episode, Eliam Fuentes shares his journey from the world of real estate investing to discovering his true passion in public speaking. Now, as a full-time speaker and coach, he’s helping others grow in confidence, communication, and purpose. With energy, authenticity, and a heart for service, Eliam reveals how he shifted his path, opened new doors, and turned hi...

Meet our next guest, Ike Shehadeh, founder of Ike's Love & Sandwiches. With over 120 stores, you may recognize his face and his amazing food! He shares some crazy stories about building his sandwich empire, but also his love for business, travel, food, and philosophy — all wrapped up into a unique lifestyle and brand. Tune in to hear the behind-the-scenes of how he built it all! Follow Ike...