{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How Kalama Kim Built One of Hawaii\u2019s Most Respected Real Estate Companies","description":"How Kalama Kim Built One of Hawaii\u2019s Most Respected Real Estate Companies In this episode of In Search of Excellence: Island Style, Larry sits down with Kalama Kim, President of Hawaii Modern Realty, to talk about leadership, local values, and the evolving future of Hawaii real estate.   Kalama shares his journey from growing up on the Windward side and attending Kamehameha Schools, to playing collegiate tennis at USF, working in banking, and eventually becoming one of Hawaii\u2019s most respected real estate leaders. The conversation dives deep into the lessons sports, discipline, and mentorship taught him about leadership and personal growth.   Larry and Kalama also discuss Hawaii\u2019s housing affordability crisis, inventory shortages, interest rates, and why long-term thinking matters for local families trying to buy a home. They explore how mindset, sacrifice, and consistency can help buyers build generational wealth, even in a challenging market.   The episode also covers the changing landscape of real estate, including AI, social media, leadership culture, and why authentic relationships still matter more than ever in business today.   Guest List Kalama Kim President, Hawaii Modern Realty Former leadership roles with Hawaii real estate organizations IG: @kalama.kim.realtor IG: @kalama_kim Timestamp Highlights 00:00 \u2013 Introducing Kalama Kim and his real estate leadership journey 01:20 \u2013 Tennis, discipline, and attempting the professional tour 03:20 \u2013 How leadership started through sports and mentorship 04:20 \u2013 Transitioning from banking into real estate in 2004 05:40 \u2013 What the 2005 Hawaii real estate boom was really like 08:00 \u2013 Comparing the 2005 market vs. the post-COVID market 10:40 \u2013 What separates successful agents from struggling agents 13:00 \u2013 Ronnie Lott, resilience, and leadership lessons from sports 15:00 \u2013 Why fundamentals still matter in today\u2019s market 17:00 \u2013 AI, technology, and the future of real estate 18:40 \u2013 Building Ohana and authentic company culture 20:00 \u2013 Coaching agents beyond business performance 21:00 \u2013 Fixing company culture and leadership mistakes 23:00 \u2013 Why leading by example matters in real estate 24:00 \u2013 Old-school networking and \u201cdrive-by door knocking\u201d 27:00 \u2013 Morning routines, discipline, and personal growth 28:20 \u2013 Fasting, mental clarity, and health transformation 31:00 \u2013 Why Hawaii Modern Realty chose to stay local 33:00 \u2013 Supporting agents based on their strengths 35:00 \u2013 Simplifying CRMs and building consistency 36:40 \u2013 Hawaii housing affordability and keeping locals in Hawaii 38:00 \u2013 Why waiting for rates may cost buyers more long term 39:20 \u2013 Building wealth through ownership and sacrifice 42:20 \u2013 Bringing aloha into leadership and business 43:40 \u2013 Final thoughts on excellence, culture, and legacy \ud83c\udf3a Enjoyed this episode? Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who\u2019s passionate about leadership, real estate, and building a better future in Hawaii.   \ud83e\udd19 Follow Larry Gonzales and In Search of Excellence: Island Style for more conversations with Hawaii leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts. ","author_name":"In Search of Excellence, Island Style","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/613475","html":"