In this episode, Lailan Bento, a Hawai’i native with a passion for real estate, shares her journey on profit maximization within the Hawaiian Real Estate market. Lailan discusses the Real Estate scene in Hawai’i, her journey as a realtor, and how she embraces change for business innovation along with the aloha spirit.

Lailan Bento began her career in the governor's office in Hawai'i, gaining unparalleled experience and understanding Hawaiian laws and regulations and establishing herself as a respected businesswoman. She's widely known for her relentless drive, integrity, and her expertise. After years in the industry, she opened a Hawai’i Development Group, where she serves as the principal broker and co-founder.

Her client's happiness and satisfaction are the foundation of her success, which shows in her exceptional record of going above and beyond for others. Now, she has an incredibly wide home and heritage. Her love of the island and its people shines through in her character, making her an exemplary model of the true spirit of aloha.

Key Topics

• Cultural Values Integrated in Business: Lailan shares how the aloha spirit of giving and helping lets her perceive how natural it is to help people in real estate.

• The Value of “Kueleana:” Business services shouldn’t just center on transactions and profit. Business owners and experts should feel a sense of responsibility (Kueleana) with the clients they encounter.

• Business with Integrity & Care: Business growth and customer satisfaction stems from a business owner wanting to be happy. Lailan believes in building a relationship with her clients where they feel cared for and understood, especially in the competitive market of real estate.

• Business Innovation through Change: Integrating new perspectives, technology, or fresh marketing strategies gives an edge for businesses to achieve profit maximization and growth.

• Life-changing question: What’s my why? What is that you do every day and what’s its purpose? Recentering yourself with this question allows personal growth and facing challenges.

Lailan’s website

Lailan’s Social Media: Instagram

Hawai’i Development Group site - Consult and check out Lailan’s company sites and services

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In this episode, Samara Beth Hurley delves into networking and the mindset to encourage resource sharing and personal growth. Her journey is marked by resilience and adaptability which helped shape her expertise in building supportive communities and relationships.

Samara Beth is a highly accomplished, nationally recognized, and award-winning events producer, entrepreneur, business coach, speaker, and bestselling author. As the founder and CEO of her company (Samara Beth and Co.), she has helped clients organize extraordinary events. She has been recognized as volunteer of the year and continues to inspire others through her writing and speaking engagements. Known for her contagious high energy, she empowers her audience with inspiring stories and practical insights.

Key Topics

• The Value of Networking: Networking is more than your net worth and business–it’s your everyday life. Producing events isn’t just a business endeavor but also an opportunity for lives.

• Choosing the Right People: Marketing and networking is choosing the right people for business growth and ultimately success.

• The Importance of Gratitude & Positive Thinking: Challenges can shape one’s life and be grateful for the things they have despite their suffering.

• Life-changing question: Why am I doing this? Samara Beth asks herself this question every time she suffers in life but also uses this as a reminder to be grateful for what she has and who she is as her nickname: “Lil’ Bamboo.”

Samara’s social media: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

Samara Beth and Co. - Check out Samara’s company website and book a consultation

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In this episode, Maxim Gomberg, Founder of Max AI, university lecturer, and AI consultant, shares how the use of AI and automation can drive more profit, increase cash flow, and support sustainable business growth.

Max’s mission is to demystify AI and automation to make it accessible, regardless of their technical background. His pursuit of his mission made him a trusted consultant by many organizations: from tech startups to Fortune 500 companies.

Max takes us through his journey from struggling with purpose and working on a tokenization project to being an entrepreneur who’s pioneering the use of AI tools and Automation for businesses.

• The Accessibility of AI Tools for Business Growth: Technology has been made easier and more user-friendly for business owners. Businesses of any scale can utilize AI tools and techniques for profit maximization and productivity.

• AI’s Potential in Profit Maximization: Max discusses how AI and automation can assist businesses with workflows and the provision of services.

• Taking a Leap of Faith to Learn: Max shares how he once didn’t understand AI tools. His journey makes him understand how technology can be accessible to anyone, even those who have no coding knowledge.

• Life-changing question: What would happen if you explore this new technology? Embrace the possibilities of AI and automation, and discover how these tools can streamline your operations and maximize profitability.

Maxim’s LinkedIn

Maxim’s website - Check out his website and book AI courses with him

Maxim’s Social media: Facebook, TikTok, Instagram

AI Tools Mentioned:

• Fireflies - Meeting transcriptions and summaries

• TimeOS - AI assistant for meetings

• Zapier - Automation platform

• Make.com - Another powerful automation tool

• ManyChat - Social media automation tool

Free Gift: Comment “Kevin” on Max’s LinkedIn post to receive a free guide on setting up your own AI assistant for meetings!

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