{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/67b6a72fd7f65bb0453733d3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Refugee to Multimillionaire: Don Ha on Real Estate Business & Overcoming Bankruptcy","description":"<p>Don Ha was born in Vietnam then spent a couple of years at a refugee camp in Hong Kong before his family got relocated to NZ in 1980 with no English and little more than the clothes they had on.</p><p><br></p><p>Despite this massive disadvantage, Don Ha became a New Zealand rich lister through real estate with a net worth of over $100 million.</p><p><br></p><p>Then during the GFC, Don was declared bankrupt.&nbsp;And in the years since then he has managed to find success a second time.</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is a part of the Don Ha story: Rags to riches to rags and back to riches.&nbsp;A story of resilience and recovery.</p><p>We talk about his early memories from life in refugee camps.</p><p>His aspirations to achieve more than just working in the family bakery.</p><p>His reflections on spending $2 million dollars to buy a horse.</p><p>Lessons learned about himself and others from bankruptcy and receivership.</p><p>And much, much more.</p><p>***&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks so much to Generate for sponsoring this episode.</p><p>Something to ask yourself- what do you see yourself doing in retirement?</p><p>Moving to the beach? Travelling Europe?&nbsp;Spending more time with friends and family?</p><p>Whatever your dream, there’s one big question:&nbsp;how much will it cost?</p><p>That’s why choosing a KiwiSaver provider with strong long-term performance matters.</p><p>Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with a track record of delivering strong long-term returns- see their latest returns for yourself on their website.</p><p>Because the choices you make today will shape the retirement you’ll have tomorrow.</p><p>Start planning now—Book a chat with an adviser at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom</p><p><br></p><p>The issuer of the scheme is Generate Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement go to their website.&nbsp;Past performance does not guarantee future returns.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>**The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guests and may not reflect the views of the show sponsors**</strong></p>","author_name":"Dom Harvey"}