Aloha from Tristyn and Kamohai! Our guest today is Alan Akina, Founding 101 Financial!

He shares his experience growing up in poverty and his passion for helping others understand personal finance. He details starting 101 Financial in 2002 and its growth over 20+ years. The conversation explores topics like negative self-talk in Hawaiian culture, the importance of representation, debt management strategies, and real estate for building wealth. Alan also discusses a new venture providing banking services for college athletes. Throughout, he emphasizes mindset, consistency in achieving goals, and the power of reframing obstacles. The hosts and Alan discuss mentorship and opportunities to further financial literacy in their local community.

0:00 Intro

1:06 Financial education and literacy with a Hawaiian entrepreneur.

6:22 Overcoming negative self-talk and limiting beliefs in Hawaiian culture.

11:17 The power of words and mindset in shaping reality.

13:52 Personal growth, mentorship, and financial success in Hawaii.

17:35 Mentorship and relationships in real estate investing.

22:56 Financial planning and personal growth.

27:04 Taboo topic of money and its importance in personal finance.

30:24 Overcoming financial struggles and scaling a financial education company.

34:41 Debt management and financial success strategies.

38:58 The power of real estate for generational wealth.

43:53 Overcoming obstacles to financial success.

48:42 Mindset, success, and entrepreneurship in Hawaii.

52:32 Financial education and credit cards for college athletes.

58:21 Mentorship and community impact.

Links:

https://101financial.com/

https://www.instagram.com/alan_akina/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanakina