Engineer turned billion-dollar investor.Lane Kawaoka went from buying $100K rentals while working a W-2… to controlling 10,000+ units and $2.1 BILLION in real estate acquisitions.In this episode, we break down:How he escaped the engineering rat raceThe exact moment he realized single-family wasn’t scalableHow he raised millions from retail investorsWhy interest rates forced a total strategy pivotThe truth about “passive income” that nobody tells beginnersHow wealthy families actually invest (the real playbook)The losses, the wins, and how he rebuilt during the correctionIf you’re an investor, operator, or anyone trying to build long-term wealth—this conversation will save you years of mistakes.Looking for Capital for Your Commercial Real Estate Project?If you're a commercial real estate investor seeking debt or equity capital for your projects nationwide, we can help!📧 Email us: capital@hbcapitalre.com🌐 Visit our website: www.hbcapitalre.comWant to work with me 1-on-1, book a call, or get access to free tools and resources?👉 Visit my website: www.hannahhammond.comStay in the loop, get inspired, and follow the journey:📲 Follow me on all social channels: https://linktr.ee/Hannahbhammond

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🎙️ Hannah sits down with Scott Clary – host of one of the top business podcasts, with 30M+ downloads and 1M+ followers

How Scott used podcasting to future-proof his career and build an audience before he knew what was next

Why follower count is a vanity metric—and why the right 10,000 people beat 1,000,000 random followersThe real traits of top founders: obsession, a little “delusion,” and extreme ownership over their livesScott’s “10-year rule” for success in business, content, and life

Tactical breakdown: growing a podcast, landing big-name guests, and scaling a 300K+ newsletterWhy most people’s content sucks (ego) – and how to fix yours fast👉 If you’re serious about building a long-term brand, this episode is for you.Looking for Capital for Your Commercial Real Estate Project?If you're a commercial real estate investor seeking debt or equity capital for your projects nationwide, we can help!📧 Email us: capital@hbcapitalre.com🌐 Visit our website: www.hbcapitalre.comWant to work with me 1-on-1, book a call, or get access to free tools and resources?👉 Visit my website: www.hannahhammond.comStay in the loop, get inspired, and follow the journey:📲 Follow me on all social channels: https://linktr.ee/Hannahbhammond—💡 New videos every week to help you master your mindset, grow in confidence, and live with purpose.Subscribe & turn on the bell so you never miss a post! 🔔