From Engineer to Millionaire: How Lane Kawaoka Escaped the 9-to-5 With Real Estate

In this episode of Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, hosts David Gulas sits down with Lane Kawaoka, founder of The Wealth Elevator and a former civil engineer who shares his practical journey from climbing the corporate ladder to building financial freedom through real estate investing. Lane reveals the strategies he used to transition from a regular paycheck to owning multiple income-generating properties, all while holding a demanding full-time job.

If you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, or startup founder searching for actionable business strategies and real estate investing tips, Lane’s story is filled with real-world advice about saving, investing, and scaling side income without complicated risk. Learn how Lane methodically scaled from his first rental property to managing a portfolio of rentals and eventually graduated to more advanced, passive investing as an accredited investor.

Lane also breaks down his concept of “floors of the wealth elevator,” demystifying the path to financial growth for business owners who want to multiply their earnings beyond their day-to-day operations. Hear about pivotal decisions, lessons learned, and techniques for wealth building outside Wall Street.

For founders aiming to grow their businesses and personal net worth, this episode covers investment mindsets, cash flow strategies, and practical steps to build passive income streams grounded in Lane’s experience. Don’t miss these insights to fuel your own entrepreneurial financial journey!

Connect with Lane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanekawaoka/

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