This content was created by Alan Akina. This content was uploaded by Alan Akina. This is a YouTube video titled "BBB Torch Award 2008" (posted April 25, 2008) containing a transcript of an award presentation/ceremony (Better Business Bureau). Presenters read finalists and announce winners (references to One on One Financial and 101 Financial appear), and the excerpt includes an acceptance speech by Alan Akina representing 101 Financial. Alan thanks the company's ~225 agents, describes their mission of providing in-home financial literacy and debt-elimination/help for Hawaii's middle- and lower-middle-income families, and emphasizes leadership and community service. Other participants include multiple presenters, audience members (e.g., Bernie), and short congratulatory comments and applause.
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We will move on to the Award for Advancing Marketplace Trust, and this will be presented to one business and one public charity acknowledging their actions, programs, and sustainment activities that significantly and positively contribute to advancing trust here in the marketplace. And here are the finalists: 101 Financial, Enova Corporation, and Mr. Sam Mannini. One on One Financial is helping Hawaiʻi's middle-income families to overcome some of the biggest problems that we face today: debt and improper money management. One on One Financial has more than 225 agents across the state that provide personalized in-home financial literacy and educational programs. The programs help individuals and families organize their entire financial lives, get out of debt quickly, and even become first-time homeowners. One on One Financial is a nonprofit organization Their vision is to help as many people as possible in Hawaii achieve financial peace of mind.
30 years ago, Ainoa Tours' founders created transportation purely for pleasure, a system free to shape itself to the needs of its riders. They chose Ainoa as the company name because it means freedom without restriction. They're one of the fortunate companies that cater to customers by highlighting the magnificence, magic, and history that is Hawaii. What a joy it is for them to share with us their Hawaii's delightfully diverse nature, with the lovely music, miraculous blossoms, majestic mountains, breathtaking ocean, and the warm, gentle spirit of aloha.
Mr. Sandman Inc. is an industrial distribution, equipment service, and rental business located in Makunapuna on Oahu. Started in 1972 as a sandblasting contractor, the business has grown to supply the industry with rental equipment and supplies from a 25,000-square-foot warehouse. Founder Bob Freeman enjoys sharing his knowledge with his customers And he's never forgotten where he started. He treats his customers the way he wanted to be treated when he was a struggling contractor. And the winner is One of One Financial. One of One Financial, our owner, makes face-to-face with individuals and families in their own home and provides a personalized money management and debt elimination plan. For each of their clients. Their system helps to build trust between clients and the banking institutions within their state. Congratulations. Great. Great. Our latest recipient, 101 Financial.
Woo! Aloha and good afternoon. It's good to be here and thank you, PEB, for having us. Thank you. This is something new for us. We're a small company. We're growing and experiencing a lot of new things, but I would just say that the thanks goes to our 225 agents that are across the state of Hawaii that are spending time with the families that need the help the most, which is the middle and lower middle income families. We don't do any type of investing in stocks or anything like that, and most of the financial planners out there that are in the banking industry need investors that have a quarter million dollars or more to invest. Well, the market that we serve maybe has $25 or a little bit more than that a month to invest. So we come in and fill that niche where we help them manage their money, get out of debt quick, and it does take a lot of time. And so I'd like to thank our agents. If they could stand up, we have a few of our agents from across the state. Please stand up. One of the things that we focus on is something I learned this morning at breakfast with our Mayor Mufi Hanneman and Norman Unetta. And Norman was speaking about leadership, and it's something that relates to us. And leadership is about doing the best job you can right now and then also reaching back and helping others lift themselves up to where you're at. At One One Financial, that's what we're doing. We're helping families to get a whole different financial life, take care of things now, and prepare for their kids coming up, and so they can enjoy a better life in this great state of Hawaii. So thank you very much.
Okay, one, two,
three. Did Jane? So you think Jane? How you like it?
Good? Yes.
Yeah. Very exciting.
Good job, everybody.
How about you, Bernie?
Congratulations, Alan, and everybody at 101.
Yay! I think it's all good, man, and, uh, the beginning of greater things.
