What happens when the answer depends less on what you ask, and more on how you show up? In this Manaʻo Bomb, Ryan Chun’s journey reveals how opportunity is often earned long before permission is given. A story for anyone who’s been told no, hesitated to ask, or is learning that the strongest yes comes when value is clear, shared, and thoughtfully framed from the start.

In every industry, there’s always someone who has more.
More capital. More resources. More connections. But as Ryan Chun learned early on, the difference isn’t about what you have, it’s about who you are. His journey from weekend gas station shifts to running one of the largest locally owned companies in Hawai‘i is a masterclass in what it means to earn belief.