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From Prison to Building 150 Homes: The Pono Way with Kolaiah "Fuzzy" Jardine
Episode 79726th January 2026 • RealDealChat / Lessons from Real Estate Investors • RealDealCrew | Jack Hoss
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After serving time in federal prison, Fuzzy Jardine rebuilt his life—and went on to build 150+ affordable homes in Hawaii using values-driven real estate.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Kolaiah “Fuzzy” Jardine shares one of the most powerful real estate journeys you’ll hear—rising from a troubled past and federal prison sentence to becoming a successful developer focused on affordable housing for local families in Hawaii.

Fuzzy walks through the mindset shift that changed everything, why investing in education (even when it felt impossible) was the turning point, and how surrounding himself with the right mentors accelerated his growth. We break down his first creative deal, how he learned development through partnerships, and how he now builds and sells brand-new homes at prices unheard of in Hawaii.

You’ll also hear why leading with people before profits matters, how values create better deals, how he funds projects entirely with other people’s money, and why documenting your journey attracts partners naturally.

This is a masterclass in resilience, alignment, and building real wealth the right way.

🌐 Learn more about Fuzzy & Hui Mastermind: 👉 https://huimastermind.com

📘 Fuzzy’s Book: Priced Out Paradise (Amazon)

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