The Millionaire Choice Podcast with Tony Bradshaw

What does it really take to go from an ordinary middle-class income to millionaire status — in under a decade? In this episode of The Millionaire Choice Podcast, Tony interviews Lane Kawaoka, Author of The Wealth Elevator. Lane shares the real story of how he built his wealth through strategic real estate investing, smart diversification, and the critical mindset shifts that made it all possible.Lane introduces his signature framework — the Wealth Elevator — a practical model that maps out exactly what strategies apply at each stage of your wealth journey. Whether you're just getting started or already scaling a portfolio, Lane explains why the rules of investing change as your net worth grows, and why what got you to your first million won't get you to your next.The conversation covers the evolution from single-family rental properties to large-scale multifamily syndications and private placements, the importance of becoming an accredited investor, and how to think about risk management and diversification at every level. Lane also speaks candidly about building a family legacy through real estate — not just accumulating wealth, but making it last.This is a no-fluff, education-packed episode for anyone serious about building lasting financial independence.TAKEAWAYSEarly wealth is the hardest to build — the first million requires the most discipline and sacrifice, but it sets the foundation for everything that follows.The Wealth Elevator framework shows how investment strategies must evolve as your net worth grows — from rental properties to syndications to private placements.Becoming an accredited investor opens doors to opportunities most people never see, including institutional-grade deals with better risk-adjusted returns.Passive income through multifamily syndications allows investors to scale without scaling their time.Real estate is a vehicle, not a destination — the real goal is financial freedom and family legacy.CONNECT WITH LANE KAWAOKA AT thewealthelevator.comIs money slipping through your fingers? Are you missing your opportunity to become a millionaire? Welcome to The Millionaire Choice. Where we talk to millionaires and future millionaires about how to build wealth and what to do with it once you have it. Here’s your host Tony Bradshaw. He made his choice and created his millionaire plan at age 25. Now it’s your turn. Visit tonybradshaw.com and GET MONEY SMART. You're making a hundred thousand dollars or more. But if you're honest, your money isn't doing what it should be. You're spending more than you'd like, investing less than you know you should, and somewhere between the income and the life you imagined—something got lost. Tony Bradshaw is a first-generation millionaire and money mentor who helps high earners turn income into real wealth. This is Higher Peak Coaching.Visit TonyBradshaw.com to book you If you enjoy the show, please review and subscribe! And remember, if you want to be good with money, you need to study money. You need to GET MONEY SMART, and give your money a purpose. Enjoy life. Help others. Serve God.Review, Subscribe & Share The Millionaire Choice Podcast – Help the World Get Money Smart!📈 Transform Your Life, Money & Business with HIGHER PEAK COACHING:tonybradshaw.com💰 Discover the Get Money Smart Community Get Money Smart

In this episode, I sit down with Eric Runge for one of those conversations that genuinely shifts how you think about wealth, money, and the future of finance. Eric's story is remarkable — he grew up in a lower middle-income household and worked his way into the world of ultra-high-net-worth family offices, and the perspective that journey gave him is something you just can't manufacture.We start with Eric's background and the mindset shift that made everything possible — moving from a scarcity mentality to an abundance mindset. That transition, he explains, isn't just psychological. It's foundational to how you approach investing, risk, and long-term wealth building. From there, he walks me through how he entered the family office space and what most people get wrong about how the ultra-affluent actually manage and protect their wealth. Spoiler: it's far less about chasing returns and far more about capital preservation than you'd expect.We close with a look at where Bitcoin and financial technology are headed, and what AI-driven disruption means for the future of finance. This one is packed.TAKEAWAYSEric's journey from a lower middle-income background to the family office world is proof that mindset — specifically the shift from scarcity to abundance thinking — is the first and most important investment you can make.Family offices prioritize capital preservation above almost everything else. The goal isn't to get rich — it's to stay rich across generations.Bitcoin is increasingly being viewed by ultra-high-net-worth families as a strategic long-term asset and a form of digital gold, not a speculative trade.The BNY Mellon study on Bitcoin adoption signals that institutional acceptance is no longer a fringe conversation — it's happening at the highest levels of wealth management.Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) represent a significant shift in government financial control. Understanding their implications is critical for anyone serious about protecting their wealth.AI and technological disruption are reshaping finance faster than most investors are prepared for — staying informed and adaptable is a competitive advantage.CONNECT WITH ERIC RUNGE AT familyofficebitcoin.comIs money slipping through your fingers? Are you missing your opportunity to become a millionaire? Welcome to The Millionaire Choice. Where we talk to millionaires and future millionaires about how to build wealth and what to do with it once you have it. Here’s your host Tony Bradshaw. He made his choice and created his millionaire plan at age 25. Now it’s your turn. Visit tonybradshaw.com and GET MONEY SMART. You're making a hundred thousand dollars or more. But if you're honest, your money isn't doing what it should be. You're spending more than you'd like, investing less than you know you should, and somewhere between the income and the life you imagined—something got lost. Tony Bradshaw is a first-generation millionaire and money mentor who helps high earners turn income into real wealth. This is Higher Peak Coaching.Visit TonyBradshaw.com to book you If you enjoy the show, please review and subscribe! And remember, if you want to be good with money, you need to study money. You need to GET MONEY SMART, and give your money a purpose. Enjoy life. Help others. Serve God.Review, Subscribe & Share The Millionaire Choice Podcast – Help the World Get Money Smart!📈 Transform Your Life, Money & Business with HIGHER PEAK COACHING:tonybradshaw.com💰 Discover the Get Money Smart Community Get Money Smart