Investing For Freedom with Mike Ayala

Have you ever wondered what would happen to your business if you were suddenly gone?   Today, Mike Ayala dives into a powerful question that hit him hard: "Dad, if you and mom died right now, could we run your business?" His answer was a sobering NO.   In this essential video, we explore why it's crucial to work on your business, not just in it. Learn about: The importance of having a solid team a...

Are you feeling the squeeze of rising commercial rent costs? 🏢📈 Did you know that the average monthly rent for small businesses has surged by 12% over the past year? In this video, Mike Ayala dives deep into the rising business rent crisis and what it means for entrepreneurs and investors. We cover why the average monthly rent for small businesses in America has surged by 12% over the past year,...

Today, we confront the myth of perpetual commitment.   In a world where perseverance is celebrated and quitting is often equated with failure, we're conditioned to think that once we set a goal, it's a binding contract we simply must honor. Our discussion today doesn't condone walking away from commitments that truly matter to us, but rather, it advocates for a shift in perspective on how we perce...

Today we are looking at the US government spending, specifically the amount we are spending paying interest on an ever rising national debt. We touch on what this means for the country, what we can do in our lives with this information, and more.   Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed, please leave a 5-star review.   Never Miss An Episode! Follow the Podcast on: Apple Spotify YouTube Google Podcas...

Today I invite you to take a deeper look at an emotion that often governs our lives - fear. Fear most often presents itself in the uncharted territories in our lives, and is an unavoidable challenge in life. Yet it’s confronting this emotion and pushing through it that brings about growth and liberation. Leaning into fear and running towards it can be difficult to do, but our mission is not to sup...

Today I’m talking about an article from the Wall Street Journal discussing how the wealth of Americans has increased. Has the wealth of American’s on average increased or has the wealth of some Americans gone up? We are going to discuss just that in this episode.   If you want to check out the article we discussed in this clip, check it out here, Americans Have More Investment Income Than Ever Bef...

Today we are airing a clip taken from the last episode of the King's Table Podcast where the guys and I discuss and give our takes on the recent Trump conviction, Fauci hearings, and talk about the state of our country at large. In this clip I give my opinion on Trump’s conviction, whether I think he’d be a good president, the state which the US is in at the moment, highlighting how important it i...

Today I’m talking about why I try my best not to grip things too tightly. This can apply in business, marriage, relationships with your kids, or any other area of your life really. When we grip too tightly we get fatigued and cause ourselves to be spread to thin as a result of the control we are trying to gain, so just be careful when you notice yourself gripping something too tightly. Thanks for...

Today I explain Naval Ravikant’s four types of leverage and why knowing this can help you out. If you want to achieve anything extraordinary in life, you HAVE to figure out how to leverage things to work for you, and knowing the different types will be very helpful to you. Get leveraging! Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed, please leave a 5-star review.   Never Miss An Episode! Follow the Podcas...

Today I want to talk about how not everyone can handle freedom. Everybody wants the luxuries of success, but most people don’t want to do what it takes to get there. Most people want someone else to lead and to take the fall if something goes wrong, so I want to challenge you to ask yourself which areas of your life are being held back because you think you need a King.   Thanks for listening!   N...

Today I’m talking about reframing your mind to better understand relationships and the way that you interact and work with others. I talk about how I effectively seek help during difficult times, seek out multiple pieces of counsel, taking the advice we get and putting it to work, and more.   Thanks for listening!   Never Miss An Episode! Follow the Podcast on: Apple Spotify YouTube Google Podcast...

Today I’m discussing the value and power of openness and willingness to learn, in other words, being coachable. We explore the transformative influence of mentorship, it’s underestimated potency, and its profound impact on our personal and professional lives. Embrace the wisdom of your mentors, let them guide you, and watch as your life and your business venture ascend to unexpected heights. In ou...

Today I’ll share with you the reason I still have a lot of faith in real estate even during this time when it may be more difficult to be a real estate investor. Tune in as I break down some stats and my opinion on the future of real estate and modern monetary theory.    I want to hear from you! Head on over to YouTube or Instagram and let me know what you think about the future of real estate. Al...

During this day and age, things are moving really fast, and that means the decisions we make need to come faster. Many times we won’t feel like we can make the best decision, because we don’t have all information, and that’s probably true. However we still need to make the best decision we can with the information that we do have. Any decision is better than no decision. So I implore you, evaluate...

Today we are talking about the history of the US National median rent versus median income. We take a look at a chart and discuss the disparity between the growth of rent prices in our country and the growth of wages in our country since 1985. The chart reinforces my opinion that it’s STILL a good a time as ever to be investing in real estate. The question I pose to you is: Will you build an empir...

Today we are airing some clips from the King’s Table Podcast I do with some great friends of mine. We love doing it and we hope you love it too. In these clips we discuss the difference it can make viewing stress as pressure rather than stress, possible disruptions in the real estate space coming with tech, and the recent noncompete ban plus our thoughts on it. If you did enjoy these clips, be sur...

Today I’m sharing some recent revelations I’ve made during this challenging season I’m in, mainly centering around business being a team sport. It’s so easy to want to do everything yourself and think that others are always the issue, but in reality the only thing that actually matters at the end of the day is humans. The real issue is systems, processes, leadership, etc. We have to make sure we a...

Welcome back to the Investing for Freedom Podcast. Today I wanted to talk to you all about dreams. Almost everything you see around you in this world has been dreamt up by someone, and brought to reality through action and human collaboration. Everything starts in the mind, so until we can start dreaming again, there can be no growth. So I want to ask, what dreams have you let die that you need to...

In today’s episode I am covering challenges, and the massive growth we can take from them. I also discuss getting into rooms surrounded by higher performing and smarter people, allowing us to learn from their mistakes rather than learning the hard way, the concept of 'complexity ceilings' – those invisible barriers that seem to hold us back just when we think we’re about to break through, keeping...

Join my wife Kara and I today as we dive deep into the realities of human struggles. It's easy to feel isolated in our challenges—social media often paints a picture of perfect lives, filled only with success and happiness. But the truth is, we all navigate the ups and downs of life. Today, we're shedding light on the importance of vulnerability and community. Sharing our struggles isn't just abou...

In today’s episode, we're joined by Emmanuel Guarino, a trailblazing entrepreneur and the co-founder of "Team Vulnerable," an initiative he started with his wife Becky to support individuals battling porn addiction.   Emmanuel's story is a journey of resilience, beginning with his childhood in a real estate-investing family that laid the foundation for his entrepreneurial spirit. But beneath the s...

Today I ask, who do you need to become? We’ve all heard the quote “you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with”, and although it’s cliche, it’s also very true. Getting in the right rooms is a major key to success and leveling up and we need to be asking ourselves who we need to become in order to get into these rooms.    Thanks for listening!   Never Miss An Episode! Follow th...

Today Kara and I dive into an enlightening conversation that spans the spectrum from the allure of personal branding to the foundational principles of traditional and online businesses. We'll explore the burgeoning trend of personal branding and its undeniable value, yet caution against letting it overshadow the entrepreneurial journey of launching a business. Join us as we delve into the human in...

In today's episode, we take a fascinating dive into the world of distractions, drawing an insightful comparison between the CIA Simple Sabotage Field Manual's wartime strategies and the familiar hurdles we encounter in our modern work environments. We explore how these intentional disruptions from the past eerily mirror the unintentional ones in today's organizations, highlighting the importance o...

Today I am joined by Mandy McAllister, an investor, entrepreneur, and the visionary CEO of Gobundance Women.    In this conversation, Mandy takes us on her personal journey into the investment landscape, shedding light on the pivotal role of passive income - a must-have asset, whether you're clocking in a 9-to-5 or running your empire. But it doesn't stop there; Mandy's insights extend to the art...