Real Estate Careers and Training Podcast with the Lally Team

Our featured guest in this episode of the show is Keanue Kekaula owns and operates Pomai Kulolo.  Keanue talks about growing up in the heart of Kalihi. He then tells us the story of how Pomai Kulolo started.  We also talk about what goes on behind the scenes in making and selling Hawaiian food and where to go to try out the delicious treats from Pomai Kulolo. Also in this episode: Quotes of the day, Tips of the week, special events, this week's Open houses and Coming soon listings.   Who is Keanue Kekaula? Keanue Kekaula owns and operates Pomai Kulolo. Originally started in 2008, he used a family recipe to begin making his “kulolo” and sold it roadside at various locations throughout the island.  Seeing the great response to his kulolo, and other offerings such as haupia and his own creation, haulolo, he decided to take his business to a higher level and began selling in farmer’s markets throughout Oahu. Here today to talk more about Pomai Kulolo and what makes it such a big hit in our local community, let’s welcome our guest, .   To reach Keanue you may contact him in the following ways: Email: [email protected] Website: pomaikulolo.com LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keanue-kekaula-49a89884/

Joining Team Lally in this episode is Investment Advisor Bill McRoberts. Bill talks about what brought him to Hawaii after growing up in New Jersey and marrying his wife in Colorado in the 70s.  He also talks about how his career transitioned and what made him focus on certified divorce financial analysis. He goes on to discuss about how real estate transactions play a big part in any type of Divorce settlement.  He give advice to people who may be going through a divorce settlement and the best time to reach out to a financial adviser like himself. Also in this episode: Quotes of the day, Tips of the week, special events, this week's Open houses and Coming soon listings.   Who is Bill McRoberts? Bill McRoberts is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. He’s had his own financial planning practice since the early 80s. Bill came to Hawaii in 1970 right out of college after completing his BA Chemistry with a minor in Math. He has dabbled in Real Estate as a licensed agent and also became licensed to sell securities. He is a long standing member of the Hawaii Estate Planning Council and was one of the three “founding fathers” of the Hawaii Society for Certified Financial Planners. (He has been active in the local financial circles for over 30 years.)   To reach Bill you may contact him in the following ways: Phone: (808) 261-5556 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.mcrobertsandassociates.com/

This week on the Team Lally Radio show, our special guest is Duke Kimhan, the Principal Broker of HIPacific Property Management. Duke explains why it'sbest to hire an agent that specializes in property management as oppose to a jack of all trades. Duke also shares how to get top dollar rent for your home in the 2020 market.  We then discuss the importance of working with a property management team VS a solo agent. Also in this episode: Quotes of the day, Tips of the week, special events, this week's Open houses and Coming soon listings.   Who is Duke Kimhan?   Duke Kimhan is the Principal Broker of HIPacific Property Management. He was born and raised in Honolulu and grew up in Manoa Valley. He was first a Restaurateur before delving into the world of Real Estate. He was Chef/Owner of a Fine Dining Establishment in Florida. He was G.M. of the Year for TGIF, and Owner/Proprietor for Outback Steakhouses. His newest challenge is Managing HiPacific Property Management Division with Team Lally.   To reach Duke, you may contact him in the following ways: Phone:  (808) 445-9223 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.hipacificpm.com/

Are you PCSing to Hawaii? If so, here are some tips. Want to sell your Hawaii Area Home? Get a home value report Want to buy a Hawaii area home? Search all homes for sale Today we want to talk to you about PCSing to Hawaii. There are a few things that you should know beforehand if you’re planning on making the move. When you arrive on the island report to your unit the day you arrive and bring with you the following items: Original ordersAirline receiptsVehicle processing center receipts Marriage and birth certificatesOur team is well educated in the military home buying process. You should also have your reservations made for lodging well in advance. If the lodges are booked, pick up a letter of non-availability and stay at other approved lodgings. If you haven’t already figured out if you will be staying in base housing, renting off-base, or buying a home, visit the housing office immediately after reporting to your unit. Being prior military myself, I’ve made sure our team is well educated on the military home buying process. We have a great relationship with the No. 1 VA lender in Hawaii in our opinion. They can reach out to you before you even arrive here in Hawaii. Check them out here. Read other helpful tips on how to PCS to Hawaii in this article. We have worked with many military clients, so we know firsthand what it is like to PCS to Hawaii. If you are interested in getting educated on the military home buying process, please schedule a call with us before you leave your current duty station. Thanks and aloha!

Joining Team Lally in this episode is Keoni Ford the President and CEO of DIBS Hawaii, Dry Ice Blasting Service. Keoni tells us about his background, growing up in Hawaii.  He talks about what DIBS Hawaii is and how he got started in the business.  He then goes on to discuss what Dry-Ice Blasting is how it works and how it has been adopted in manufacturing being a fairly new innovative technology. Keoni gives advice to future entrepreneurs, about having the right mindset and how to deal with any negative experiences in business.  He also talks about how the business has succeded and how their focus is on the type of clients they have and the expertise they have gained. Also in this episode: Quotes of the day, Tips of the week, special events, this week's Open houses and Coming soon listings. Who is Keoni Ford? Keoni Ford is the President and CEO of DIBS Hawaii, Dry Ice Blasting Service. He hailed from Waianae. He is known to be  a man of strong entrepreneurial skills in business and strategic planning. He will be sharing with us the amazing story behind the company’s success and the advanced innovation technology that empowers the company to provide the best environmental cleaning solutions in the facilities services industry.   To reach Keoni you may contact him in the following ways:   Phone: (808) 554-9247 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.dibshawaii.com/

Our featured guest in this episode of the Team Lally Radio show are Director of Sales, Kehau Amorin and Sales Executive, Hal Levy from Hardware Hawaii.  Kehau and Hal tell us respectively their background and how they both are born and raised in Hawaii. They go on to tell us about how each of them got in to the building and sales industry. We discuss the history of Hardware Hawaii and how the business has grown in the past 50 years to having multiple store locations. Kehau and Hal talk about how ADUs is right now, the buzzword in the construction industry and the different requirements for having one built.  We also talk about the details of the Homeownership fair that was held on July 8. Also in this episode: Quotes of the day, Tips of the week, special events, this week's Open houses and Coming soon listings.   Who is Kehau Amorin? Kehau Amorin is the Director of Sales from Hardware Hawaii. Hardware Hawaii will be having a free Homeownership Event being held July 8 in partnership with Hawaiian Community Assets at their Kapolei store. The event will include homebuyer/homeowner seminars, DIY repair workshops, and information on grants, loans, and self-help housing programs for first-time homebuyers and elderly homeowners.   To reach Kehau you may contact her in the following ways:   Phone: (808) 674-3430 Email: [email protected] Website: http://hardwarehawaii.com/

This week on the Team Lally Radio show, our special guest is Hawaii HomeOwnership Center's Program Director - Reina Miyamoto. Reina talks about their upcoming golf tournament, their 10th anniversary of this annual event, called "Chip in for Homeownership". She tells about how to sign up, the fees involved.  She goes on to discuss the how potential sponsors can support this annual event.  We discuss the humps and psychological roadblocks that prevent people from becoming a home owner, as well as some of the programs that Hawaii Home-ownership Center offers. Reina also tells us what other tools and coaching they provide homeowners looking to achieve their goals and where they can go to get this training . Also in this episode: Quotes of the day, Tips of the week, special events, this week's Open houses and Coming soon listings. Who is Reina Miyamoto? Reina Miyamoto is Hawaii HomeOwnership Center's Program Director. The Hawaii HomeOwnership Center is a chartered member of the NeighborWorks Network, a  select group of over 230 non-profit organizations serving urban and rural communities across the country. They will be holding a golf tournament on August 24,  it’s the "Chip in for Homeownership" HHOC Annual Golf Tournament.  To reach Reina you may contact her in the following ways: Phone:  (808) 523-9500 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hihomeownership.org

Joining Team Lally in this episode is Janyce Myrland, the President and Designer at Dream House Drafting, Inc. Janyce starts by telling us how she grew up in Bronx, NY and what brought her to Hawaii.  She also talks about how she was once an ice skating coach. She goes on to talk about how her skills and attention to detail brought her to her current career as an architect and home designer.  We also talk about how her business here in Hawaii is so different in contrast to life and business in New York. Also in this episode: Quotes of the day, Tips of the week, special events, this week's Open houses and Coming soon listings. Who is Janyce Myrland? Janyce Myrland is the President and Designer at Dream House Drafting, Inc. and has provided design and drafting services to Hawaii customers for over twenty years. She is a graduate of New York City College of Technology and holds a degree in Design and Drafting Technology. She prides herself on her ability to translate a client’s wishes into construction documents and believes that each person’s home should be their castle.   To reach Janyce you may contact her in the following ways:   Phone: 808-206-7107 Email: [email protected] Website: http://dreamhousedrafting.com/

This week's featured guest on the Team Lally Radio show is Jodie Tanga is the Director of Business Development at Pacific Rim Mortgage. Jodie start by telling us how she got into the mortgage industry.  She also talks about her brother Derek who is also a part of the business and how that relationship works. We discuss Jodie's business model and how they are steadily growing as well as similarities with Team Lally. We talk about how Team Lally and Pacific Rim Mortgage has worked together over the years to help buyers find their dream home.  Plus many more stories from Jodie, the Mortgage Genius! Also in this episode: Quotes of the day, Tips of the week, special events, this week's Open houses and Coming soon listings.   Who is Jodie Tanga? Jodie Tanga is the Director of Business Development at Pacific Rim Mortgage. Jodie is a highly experienced loan officer, mortgage banker/broker in Hawaii. She hails From Kailua, Hawaii and is a Graduate of Iolani. She went on to University of San Francisco where she studied financial economics in undergrad and graduate school. jodie worked in banking on the mainland until coming back home to Hawaii, and starting up Pacific Rim Mortgage.    To reach Jodie you may contact her in the following ways: Phone: (808) 223-2761 Email: [email protected] Website: http://pacrimmtg.com/contact/

Joining Team Lally in this episode is Raymond Woo is the owner of Runner's Hi.  Ray starts by letting us know what we need to know about shoes and why we should be replacing them. He then goes on to talk about looking at people’s gait and explains what gait analysis is. Ray gives his opinion about the Vibrum shoes and for what type of activity suits them best. We also talk about some events or specials coming up at the Runners HI stores that our listeners would want to know about. Also in this episode: Quotes of the day, Tips of the week, special events, this week's Open houses and Coming soon listings.   Who is Raymond Woo? Raymond Woo is the owner of Runner's Hi, a store dedicated to runner's, walkers and multi-sport athletes. He has been a runner for over 20 years and has completed over 40 marathons including 20 consecutive Honolulu Marathons and several Iron-man triathlon's. He has been in the running shoe industry for over 15 years. In July 2003 he opened the only running store in Hawaii that is locally owned and operated.   To reach Ray you may contact him in the following ways:   Phone:  (808) 488-6588 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.runnershi.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runnershi808/