Investing For Freedom with Mike Ayala

Today on Investing for Freedom, Mike Ayala brings to you an interview done on the Capital Hacking podcast. Capital Hacking podcast is co-hosted by Josh McCallen and Erik Cabral. On the episode, Mike Ayala pulls back the curtain on his life sharing his background and where he is today. Mike Ayala shares how he was able to make his start as an entrepreneur, business owner, and investor. Mike discusses how he has done some of his business ventures and gives you a peek into how he thinks. Mike Ayala also explains his goals and how he has been able to embrace change over time!

In today’s episode Mike Ayala starts off a mini-series on how to get started in real estate. What differentiates him from the others is execution. Mike Ayala figured out what he wanted, why he wanted it, and what he was going to do to get it. Over the next few weeks, Mike Ayala will share some of the deals he has done and how he was able to accomplish these deals with no money down. Mike Ayala explains the misconceptions that surround getting started in real estate. In this episode, you will start setting your mindset to investing and the win-win situations that you can be a part of. Mike also offers you the opportunity to enter into a book giveaway!

Today on Investing for Freedom, Mike Ayala takes on a different approach than usual. Pulling back the curtain on his life, Mike shares an interview that joined with his wife Kara, was given on another podcast recently. On Zack Hamm’s show Twist Turns and Lessons Learned, Mike and Kara Ayala discuss the background behind being married entrepreneurs, business owners, and more. Mike, and Kara discuss how they started and continue to grow in the real estate investment world with properties all across the nation. They also explain the importance of changing mentors as you advance through life and some advice for the listeners!

It has never been a better or more important time to look into investing in your own freedom. With unemployment rates skyrocketing, it is extremely important to find your financial destiny and hold it in your own hands and not in the hands of your employer. It may be time to buy your freedom. It may be time to buy a business. Mike Ayala explains why there has been no better time to buy and invest in your own freedom. This episode dives into the benefits of acquiring vital assets from a distinguished business and how this can remove the challenge of customer acquisition. Mike also offers you the opportunity to reach out for discussion and resources on how you can start to buy your own freedom!

Today on Investing for Freedom, Mike Ayala is joined by Dr. Drew Timmerman, a license naturopathic doctor who has a passion for connection with his patients and strives to optimize human performance. Dr. Drew Timmerman is the founder and medical director of Regenerative Performance. Dr. Timmerman is passionate in helping others invest in themselves and reach their full potential. During this episode, Dr. Drew Timmerman shares his thoughts on the current healthcare system in our very reactive world. Mike and Dr. Timmerman discuss the importance of putting as much focus into your own health as you do in your finances and the positive impact this can have on your future. They also share some advice for the listeners on how they can start to live a longer, better life!

It is no secret that I am a big fan of leveraging other people’s time and talent. When looking at leveraging expertise, time, and talent you can truly find the core of your own success. If you want to achieve something that you are not currently achieving, you have got to leverage a new idea and the skills and efforts of others. Leveraging separates the successful from the rest. Mike Ayala explains the importance of leveraging expertise to see your true potential. This episode dives deep into how important it is to rely on other’s expertise, talent, and time to maximize the efficiency and return while simultaneously optimizing diversification. When you master this skill, you will be successful for the long haul. Mike also offers you the opportunity to reach out to learn more about how you can do just that.

Today on Investing for Freedom, Mike Ayala is joined by Michael Manthei, a full-time real estate investor from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Michael was in ministry traveling the world but felt lead out of that life and into the real estate investing world. Michael Manthei doesn’t hold back anything in terms of his faith and family. During the episode, Michael shows the ties faith and family have to his business and the decisions it has helped make along the way. Mike and Michael discuss how Michael got to where he is and the importance of being able to switch directions when needed. They also share some advice for the listeners on passive investments and how you can get your start in the investment world!

During this uncertain time, you may find yourself wondering what you should be doing to expand your opportunities. I recently wrote a blog post that details where the wealthy are moving their cash. We may not be in the rank of the ultra-wealthy, but it is beneficial to understand what the ultra-wealthy investors are doing. Mike Ayala explains the idea of long-term asset-backed income-producing assets and what this can mean at different savings price points. This episode will help you kickstart what you are passionate about. Find yourself a mentor and invest in that course you have been meaning to take. This is the perfect time to start expanding your knowledge and experience.

Today on Investing for Freedom, Mike Ayala is joined by Michael King, an entrepreneur whose mission is to crack the code of finance and accounting. Michael made his start in the Navy working with nuclear power into his eventual transition of business consulting. Michael King shares advice on how to get started without over-planning and tips for starting your business finances. In this episode, Mike and Michael dive deep into the government assistance available to businesses during this time. They also share the four metrics that you just can’t outsource and how Michael is able to make business money simple.

Today on Investing for Freedom, Mike Ayala talks about “the social divide” and the “new normal” the world will be getting back to, post COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all Americans in many different ways. The rich and the poor alike, most people, if they still have a job, are working from home. Those without a job are unsure of what the future holds for them as a result of the pandemic. Today, Mike talks about affordable housing and how it could be your next great investment, not only to get returns but to give someone “who cannot afford a four-bedroom brick home in the suburbs” a place to call their own. The demand for affordable housing could be more significant than ever due to the current pandemic.

In this episode Mike is joined by Damion Lupo to discuss his mission in life to help people escape financial bondage. They discuss the impacts on his career, what he learned from his failures and how he uses those experiences to help others. Damion discusses his background and gives advice on looking forward to retirement.

A break-up, or maybe the loss of a loved one. If you have not already started down your own road of understanding grief, you may still be stalled on the first stage of coping with grief. You may be in denial about the grief you are experiencing in this collective, global experience we all have been sharing. In times like this, it is vital to not only understand your own grief but realize that we all experience that grief differently. This episode shares something extremely valuable during this major life event. We are all in a transition stage. We are learning how to adjust and adapt to the changes that come our way. We talk about what the Kübler-Ross model is and how in times like this, a part of us through grief dies.

When Megan Everett left home at 17, she was choosing a better future for herself and her family— today, as the founder and CEO of Perfrm, a sales forecasting software company, her story will inspire you. Megan’s in depth understanding of connection and relationship building are the driving force behind Perfrm. Valuated at 27-million dollars within 2-years, their unique take on CRM is undoubtedly positioned to boost businesses everywhere. Listen in to get her take on overcoming some of her life’s most difficult challenges. She dives into her background and shares the lessons she's learned along the way to where she is today. Hear about her experience with raising capital as the owner of a new business as she shares what it's been like at the forefront of a company that's skyrocketing.

In a COVID-19 affected market, find out why taking the time to adjust is more important now than ever. Today, listen in as host Mike Ayala breaks down why this fifth and final key in the freedom formula is something you’ll want to make sure you and those along for the journey are on board with. Hear what you can do to adapt and start adjusting for life and investing for freedom in the wake of a pandemic.

Kyle Wilson and Jim Rohn started what would become a successful 18-year partnership with a handshake in 1993. A proven master at uplifting those around him, Kyle Wilson knows a thing or two about building genuine, meaningful relationships. Dedicating his career to facilitating personal development opportunities, events and launchpads, Kyle has helped change thousands of lives. Today, he takes some time to share how to build valuable relationships and create viral tools. Learn how he’s helping others grow and develop as he dives into the story behind Jim Rohn's International. He talks about the system he used to help Jim and the others to create lasting impact. Get his take on networking the right way and find out why he believes saying no is sometimes the best thing you can do.

If what Jim Rohn said is true and you are, in fact, the average of the five people you spend most of your time with — are you sure you have the right five? On today’s episode, hear why you may want to put this saying to the test. Host, Mike Ayala, shares how investing in shaking up his network changed his life for the better. He shares the benefits of actively seeking out friendships for growth and the importance of transforming your mind to get to the next level. Listen in to hear what steps you can start taking today to assess your own circle. Learn why making space for the new doesn't mean getting rid of the old. Get advice on finding friends, contacts and partners that will help you create the life you want.

Growing up, Scott Smith had dreams of becoming a professional cage match fighter. Today, after heeding the advice of a mentor, and consistently adding to his toolbox outside the ring— he’s become a sought after legal expert for real estate investors. In today’s episode, Scott drops in to share his insights on life, business, legal planning and pushing forward in spite of panic. He shares his background, the vision and mission behind his firm, Royal Legal Solutions and how he’s responding to the COVID-19 fallout. Hear what and who has made the largest impact on his life. Also, get advice from a professional on navigating the business loan process. He offers his take on what might lie ahead and how to find support if you find COVID-19 related litigation headed your way.

What could a bit of tenacity do for your life and your finances? For today’s guest, it was a game changer. On today’s show, successful investor and Gobundance founder Tim Rhode talks about getting the goods, finding fulfillment and growing into service. Hear how he hustled in the start of his real estate career and he ultimately built a life of abundance. Whether you’re living paycheck to paycheck or just looking for your next step— you’ll find Tim’s advice on planning and pursuing an elevated life to be inspiring. Listen in to hear about the pivotal moments, influences and thoughts that led him to where he is today.

The COVID-19 pandemic is redefining life as we know it. Respond to the changing season much like you would to any other winter spell— slow down and start preparing yourself for spring. In today’s episode, learn how this season in life so closely resembles winter and how we can all start responding for the opportunities ahead. Find out how to respond to this time with or without an abundance of capital. Mike Ayala shares the importance of pouring into yourself and doing the rejuvenating work of shifting your mindset. Listen in to learn what you can do to place yourself, financially and mentally, in the most receptive place possible come next season.

Gene Guarino got his start in real estate out of necessity— a musician teaching lessons in a run-down building, his first deal was a property he both lived and operated business out of. Today, well on his way to accomplishing his goal of creating 10,000 assisted living homes, he’s helping to make life and elder care feasible for millions of people across the country. Listen in to hear how he crafted a life full of freedom and purpose with his unique approach to real estate. Gene shares his thoughts on what lies ahead in a post COVID-19 market and shares how others can start to recognize and lean into what matters most.

What do you really want?— Getting to the root of this question is the first step in the simple formula that changed Mike Ayala and his family’s lives forever. Over the course of their investment journey, Mike and his wife, Karen, found themselves coming back again and again to the same process as they repeatedly accomplished their goals. Today, host Mike Ayala breaks down the key components of the Investing for Freedom Formula. He explains why 5-steps, in a revolving process, led him and his family to the type of freedom they were seeking.

Raised on a farm, motivational speaker, entrepreneur and best selling author Rock Thomas knows the difference between working hard and working smart. Today, he opens up about how he’s balanced the two while writing his own success story. Listen in to learn how he’s created a 35-stream income vehicle and what lessons he’s picked up along the way. He shares how he’s created products and programs like M1 to guide others to become whole life millionaires and tap into the strength of identity. Hear why saying yes and figuring it out later, has been key to some of his most major wins in business and in life.

Mauricio Rauld went to one of the best schools in the country and started a high paying career in law right after graduating. He was on track to become a partner at a well-established firm but one day, he got up and walked away from it all. Listen in as Mauricio Rauld answers my questions on syndication law and real estate investing. He breaks down the importance of setting up security nets throughout your life and businesses while sharing some of his own journey to financial freedom.

As most of us are looking forward to a future that will involve taking a step back from working out of desire or necessity— the facts and figures surrounding retirement in America should have us all very concerned. Listen in for a look at what’s headed our way when it comes to retirement as a country. Find out why we may want to re-think the things we’ve been taught about investing and planning for the future. Also, most importantly, if you find that retirement will be out of reach for you like it might be for most people, hear what you can do to start to change that.

Ken shares the values that have kept his businesses thriving, his greatest influencers and the strategies that have had a positive impact on his life. Listen in to hear his advice for raising capital, making smart investments and creating a life centered around what truly matters.

In today’s episode, you'll get insights on the challenging times and the mentors that helped to shift my approach to money to achieve success. Hear how I came to realize that the tax code was created as a guide, with the benefits and breaks going to those who use it best. Listen in to find out how you can start creating wealth rather instead of simply earning an income.

Hear how Bella built a business at age 14. She dives into the sacrifice and leaps of faith required of her and her family at the start of Origami Owl and how it has grown into what it is today. Hear how she and Dallin are approaching platforms like YouTube, balancing networking, strategic thinking and fun — offering a lesson in new marketing methods that should have business owners taking notes.

If you’re unsure of where to start or what to do next on your journey to financial success— this is the episode for you. In this episode of the Investing for Freedom podcast, find out 3-steps you can take right now to start developing as a person, aligning with the right opportunities and taking active steps towards your financial goals. Regardless of where you are in life, you can take steps today to move towards financial freedom.

When David Osborn found himself in the middle of a nervous breakdown and identity crisis in his 30’s, he learned an important lesson that would become a guiding theme for his life— how to fail forward. Today, David is the founder of multiple companies and authored numerous books that are helping other business owners and investors to reach the next level of success. You'll hear him as he dives into the vision and mission behind it all.