What's the next level of freedom that you're hoping to unlock? Our individual definitions of freedom are subjective and constantly evolving. I'm thrilled for this conversation because we have the privilege of hearing from Mike Ayala about his journey, how he dared to challenge conventions, and unapologetically forged his path towards financial freedom.
Mike's life experiences have led him to discover what he truly values: the freedom to prioritize his family, nurturing relationships, and the financial means to support that lifestyle. While many entrepreneurs might believe that this kind of freedom is unattainable, Mike and his wife Cara are living proof that with the right mindset and support, anyone can experience true freedom on their own terms.
As a self-described serial entrepreneur, Mike has been involved in over 2000 projects worth over a billion dollars. Nowadays, he helps busy professionals and business owners to attain authentic freedom and live their best lives. Mike is a real estate investor, founder, venture capitalist, and, above all, a devoted father and husband. There's so much to be gained from his wealth of experience!
What you'll hear in this episode:
[1:00] Mike's background in life and in business
[5:00] Why he started a business at age 24
[7:00] What led Mike to exit his business and move into his next season of business and investing
[11:15] The importance of mentors in life and business
[13:30] How he got into real estate investing
[16:45] How you can cultivate mentorship relationships in your life
[19:00] Mike's best advice for investing for freedom
[23:00] What's next for Mike and Cara as they plan to exit their real estate investing era
[28:30] How you can work with them
[29:45] How you can unlock your next level of freedom
* To get more information about Mike & Cara's offerings for couples, text the word COUPLE to (480) 531-7519
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* Listen to Mike's podcast, Investing For Freedom: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investing-for-freedom-with-mike-ayala/id1498786451
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