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Building Wealth with Daniel Kong
by Daniel Kong
Welcome to Building Wealth with Daniel Kong. Business and Real Estate has changed my life. Our goal is to give you the tools, strategies, and inspiration to help it change yours. From Financial Freedom to Making Millions, we take you behind the scenes of successful entrepreneurs and investors.
Episodes
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What it takes to run Hawaii’s biggest shooting club | Ep 117 | Wayne Asam
There’s a lot more that goes into running an organization than people see. In our latest episode, we sit down with Wayne Assam about how competitive shooting has grown in Hawaii and what that growth looks like from a leader’s perspective. He shares how matches have gotten bigger, the challenges…
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Listen to this if you want to turn your W2 into your own business | Ep 116 | John Bonilla
Thinking about leaving your W2 and starting your own business? 🤯 In our latest episode, John Bonilla shares his journey from working as an HVAC technician to building his own company in Hawaii. He shares about taking the leap, betting on yourself, and what it really takes to build something of...
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Step-by-Step guide on how to buy a business in Hawaii | Ep 115 | Jason Samson
This is one of the most overlooked ways to build wealth 🤯 Thinking about buying a small business? In our latest episode, Jason Samson shares how he went from real estate investing to acquiring multiple businesses in Hawaii. We dive into the process of buying businesses, evaluating opportunities,...
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Watch this if you think you can't start a business while working full time | Ep 114 | Jeffrey Duquez
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…
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Watch this if you’re thinking about starting a business in Hawaii | Ep 113 | Andrew Tran
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,...
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Watch this if you want to know how to actually become a millionaire | Ep 112 | Jamie Delgadillo
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,...
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Watch this if you want to learn why education matters in real estate | Ep 111 | Keone Catian
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,...
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Listen to this if you want to know what pastors really think about money | Ep 110 | Billy Lile
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...
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New Product to buy a house with 100% Financing (Not VA or USDA) | Ep 109 | Brooks Onishi
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...
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How to build successful businesses in Hawaii | Ep 108 | David Pang
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…
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Watch this to learn what the Real Estate Move You’re Missing | Ep 107 | Marc Vargas
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…
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Watch this to learn how to use social media to supercharge your business | Ep 106 | Jon Higa
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…
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The blueprint to retire from real estate investing in just 2 years | Ep 105 | Paul & Sara Lee
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...
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Watch this to make more money in your business with the EOS System | Ep 104 | Amanda Barkey
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...
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If you are a landlord and want an easy button, watch this episode | Ep 103 | Bryce and Tanur Badgley
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…
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How this insurance salesman bought 13 rentals just starting out in real estate | Ep 102 | Rory Lee
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...
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How to move from a Contractor to Investor | Ep 101 | Mark Lopez
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…
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How to go from NOOB to running a 7 figure flipping company in 2 years | Ep 100 | Joshua De Gracia
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…
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How to use ChatGPT and marketing to supercharge your business | Ep 99 | Jean Paul Gedeon
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…
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Social Media is the untapped resource to supercharge your business | Ep 98 | Darius McClelland
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…
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This Secret Product lets you pay Zero Taxes when you sell anything! (Stocks, real estate, businesses) | Ep 97 | Mary Seo
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…
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How to buy 10 rentals your first year in real estate | Ep 96 | Shaun Dela Calzada
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...
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How to make a $100,000 in two phone calls | Ep 95 | Joel Waltz
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...
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The secret organization in Hawaii for Business Owners | Ep 94 | John Speed
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...
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Watch this if you want to sell a 100 million in your first 3 years as an agent | Ep 93 | JJ Kitaoka
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...
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I like the flipping cars to homes - mustache style | Ep 92 | Clancy Mummert
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...
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Is real estate investing the right path for you? Another perspective | Ep 91 | Eliam Fuentes
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,...
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The secret list to get everything you want in life | Ep 90 | Ike Shehadeh
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…
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Learn how to flip houses that make you $100k MINIMUM | Ep 89 | Ruby Davis
Check out our next guest on the pod — Ruby Davis. A former construction worker and ATV racer, Ruby took the leap into real estate and never looked back. He shares the challenges he faced, the wild stories along the way, and how he overcame them. Now, he's only doing flips that make $100K minimum....
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Is it ok for a pastor to flip houses and cars? | Ep 88 | Tim Ma
Our next podcast guest is Pastor Tim Ma. Not only does he lead a church, but he also has a passion for real estate, entrepreneurship, and deals. He shares how he navigates both roles, and how they often intertwine in unexpected ways. Tune in to hear his story, his love for cars, real estate, and...
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Watch this to learn how to build (literally) your own rental portfolio | Ep 87 | Auston Cook
In this episode, we sit down with real estate investor Auston Cook, who shares his journey from building small projects in his own backyard to developing full-scale hotels. Tune in as we explore the mindset, strategies, and lessons behind his success in the real estate world. Follow Auston on...
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Listen to this if you want to make money with social media | Ep 86 | Chef Kale
Our next guest on the pod is influencer Chef Kale! He shares his amazing journey from catching food to eat and survive, to blowing up on social media with his catch-and-cook videos. He is now a restaurateur who also coaches others on how to grow exponentially on social media. Dive into this…
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Building Hawaii's largest entrepreneurship community | Ep 85 | Kelii & Darren
Tune in to our next podcast episode featuring Kelii Klobucar and Coach Darren! They are the founders of Hawaii Entrepreneurs, the largest entrepreneurial community in the islands. In this episode, they share how building the right relationships led to their biggest breakthroughs, and how powerful...
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Stay at home mom bought 20+ rentals in the last year | Ep 84 | Shauna Kamaka
Our next guest on the pod is Shauna Kamaka. Shauna shares her incredible journey into real estate investing, driven by a desire to provide for her family, including her son with special needs. As a stay-at-home mom, she has built an impressive portfolio of over 20 rental properties. In this...
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From 9-5 to Financial Freedom: A UPS Driver’s Real Estate Journey | Ep 83 | CJ Calio
Special guest CJ Calio returns to the pod, bringing more incredible advice on finding financial freedom through real estate investing. CJ shares how mentorship played a key role in his success and how he went on to create an investing community called WNN, which has helped hundreds of students...
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Everything went wrong: Investors during Maui fires | Ep 82 | Justo and Karen
Meet our next guests, Justo and Karen, a real estate investor couple from Hawaii and Las Vegas who focus on flipping houses and rental properties. They share a powerful story about their property in Lahaina, Hawaii, which was damaged by fire. But instead of giving up, they’re rebuilding and…
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How to make $70k on your first Wholesale deal | Ep 81 | Daniel Nguyen
Our next podcast guest is Daniel Nguyen, a real estate pro since 2008 with over $240 million in deals across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Now, he’s focused on flipping houses in Las Vegas and Southern California while also finding wholesale deals all over the country. Tune in as he shares his...
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Want to start a bank? here's how! | Ep 80 | John Keifer 'Johnnyloans'
Our next guest on the podcast is loan officer John Keifer, also known as Johnny Loans. He’s a mortgage expert who’s helped fund over half a billion dollars in loans! John shares advice for those buying their first home, investing in real estate, or looking for business financing. He breaks down...
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Starting your realestate portfolio? Listen to a veteran turned millionaire | Ep 79 | Michael Ohman
Our next guest on the podcast is investor Michael Oman. He is an Afghan war veteran who turned his life around through real estate investing. Michael shares how he overcame challenges, mastered the real estate game, and built his financial freedom. Tune in for some expert advice, inspiring…
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Watch this if you want to scale in 2025 | Ep 78 | Javi Chavez
In our next podcast, get to know Javi Chavez, the Chief Operations Officer at Pineda Company. With over 10 years of experience in sales and operations, he helps run five different businesses! These companies span real estate, technology, education, and e-commerce. Javi is a leader dedicated to...
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Why you should start a podcast in 2025 | Ep 77 | Mike Cavaggioni
Our next podcast guest is Mike Cavaggioni, host of the hit podcast Average Joe Finances, which reached #1 in financial education! Mike shares his inspiring journey, revealing how his podcast, networking, and passion for educating others have driven his incredible success. He also offers valuable...
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300 Flips in Hawaii at 27 years old | Ep 76 | Nick Weaver
Our next podcast guest is Nick Weaver, a sales master who has closed over 300 deals in Hawaii in just the past two years! Nick shares his inspiring journey of moving to Hawaii, discovering his passion for sales, and making a difference by helping others. He reminds us that everyone’s situation is...
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Living the Realtor Dream: Married to Miss Hawaii & Selling $10 million houses | Ep 75 | Ben Fieman
Our next guest on the podcast is Ben Fieman. Ben is a luxury real estate agent in Oahu, achieving millions of dollars in sales and is married to Miss Hawaii. He shares his journey to success in real estate, along with tax strategies that have saved him hundreds of thousands—strategies you can...
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Fix your credit with BAD loans | Ep 74 | Jason Zeager
Our next guest on the podcast is Jason Zeager, an expert in helping business owners repair their credit. He shares valuable insights from his experience, including how to navigate tricky situations—sometimes even using unconventional loan strategies. Jason also offers practical advice, such as...
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This guy sold me a $100,000 course: Here’s how he did it | Ep 73 | Justin Nguyen
In our next episode, we welcome investor Justin Nguyen! Formerly a top salesman working for Ryan Pineda, Justin actually sold our team a $100,000 course! He has since transitioned from a sales career to real estate investing and business consulting. He'll share the top qualities of the best...
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Selling a nightclub to invest in real estate | Ep 72 | Skylar Moon
Our next guest on the podcast is investor Skylar Moon. Skylar shares his incredible journey from opening 40 phone stores to buying a nightclub during COVID, and generating substantial cash flow from it! He encourages us to keep hustling and to clearly define our life goals—and then seize them.…
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Rental Cashflow is BROKE: How to cashflow in today's market | Ep 71 | Ryan Pineda
In our next episode, we welcome back special guest Ryan Pineda. He delves deep into what's working in real estate investing and business in the current market—and what isn't. As the tides shift in the real estate game, Ryan emphasizes the importance of knowing how and when to pivot your business...
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Watch this if you want to avoid foreclosure as a house flipper | Ep 70 | Tamberyne McCutcheon
Our next guest on the podcast is Tam McCutcheon. Tam works for a private lending company called Conventus and has closed over half a billion dollars in loans! She shares the struggles investors face in today's market and provides tips on how they can qualify for more funding. Tam also discusses…
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How to rent your house for $15,000 a month - all paid by insurance | Ep 69 | Jason & Jaclyn McClure
Meet our next podcast guests: investor duo Jason & Jaclyn McClure! Join us as the dynamic couple shares their incredible journey to financial freedom through real estate. Jason and Jaclyn have mastered the unique strategy of insurance rentals, generating phenomenal cash flow! They are now…
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How to build 83 streams of income while working a W2 | Ep 68 | Dearonne Bethea
Next on the podcast, we have Dearonne Bethea! Dearonne is a highly successful entrepreneur with 83 streams of income. He shares his journey from early hardships to joining the military and finding mentors who helped build him up. Now focused on building a legacy and securing seven-figure deals…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Building Wealth with Daniel Kong. Business and Real Estate has changed my life. Our goal is to give you the tools, strategies, and inspiration to help it change yours. From Financial Freedom to Making Millions, we take you behind the scenes of successful entrepreneurs and investors.
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