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 of hard work, family, investing in yourself, and maintaining the right mindset for success.
Stick around to hear his insights on building businesses, shifting your money mindset, and designing a lifestyle that lasts.Follow
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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 thriving real estate business together.
Stick around to hear how we built a powerhouse flipping company and what it takes to make it all happen!
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How to use ChatGPT and marketing to supercharge your businessIn this episode, we sit down with Jean-Paul Gedeon, who transitioned from printing T-shirts in highschool 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 around to hear how AI can serve as your secret weapon for success.
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The Secret to Turning Social Media Into Real Estate SuccessCheck 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!
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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.
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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 mindset shaped his business approach, how his faith keeps him grounded, and how he’s now helping others discover purpose beyond the uniform.
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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 mindset shifts, lessons learned, and how gratitude has guided him through the ups and downs.
Tune in to hear how Joel made the leap and how you can too.
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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 insights from a community built to help entrepreneurs grow and thrive.
Stick around to hear how he went from zero to millions — and how you can do it too.
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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, support, and leverage to scale faster and smarter.
Stick around to hear how he turned performance mindset into real estate momentum.
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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 work.
Stick around to hear how faith fuels his business, why he’s not afraid to stand out, and what it looks like to follow God in both calling and career.
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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 his voice into his greatest tool for impact.
Stick around to hear how passion fuels his mission, how he empowers others to share their story, and what it looks like to step fully into your calling and career.
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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!
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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. Tune in and get inspired!
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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 the hustle that drives him!
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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.
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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 episode to see how he found his success!
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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 social media branding can transform your business. You won’t want to miss this one!
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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 episode, Shauna opens up about the mindset shifts that helped her get started, the challenges she overcame, and how her vision has grown beyond just her family's needs to making a greater impact in her community. Tune in to get inspired and learn how she was able to accomplish so much!
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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 along their journey. Tune in to hear from one of the best in the game and learn what it really takes to succeed in real estate!
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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 helping revitalize the community. Tune in as they talk about turning challenges into opportunities and share valuable lessons from their real estate journey!
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