Investing For Freedom with Mike Ayala
459 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsDiscover proven strategies and advice to find true financial freedom with investor, speaker, and business founder Mike Ayala. Mike shares inspirational in-depth success stories from industry leaders at the top of their game. Guests include real estate investing experts, business founders, and more. Every episode is packed with value and wisdom for anyone looking to live a life of freedom.
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Considering Austin and Other Hot Real Estate Markets
February 21, 2022 07:38 - 8 minutes - 7.59 MBRent and home buying prices in the hot city of Austin, TX, have been increasing at the fastest rate ever. Ever! Why? And what does this mean for Austin and other hot real estate markets? In this episode, I talk about the Austin housing market, plus other hot markets, and whether we're looking at a continuing boom or bust for investors, consumers, builders, and more. Never Miss An Episode! Follow the Podcast on: Apple Spotify YouTube Stitcher Google Podcasts Android Visit InvestingF...
Taking Wins and Losses in Stride with Brandon Thompson
February 17, 2022 07:05 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBIn this episode, Brandon Thompson and I discuss his entrepreneurial journey, including the wins and losses that shaped his walk toward freedom. Brandon shared his “never give up” philosophy and goes in depth on his real estate investing history and success with short term rentals. Never Miss An Episode! Follow the Podcast on: Apple Spotify YouTube Stitcher Google Podcasts Android Visit InvestingForFreedom.co. Follow Mike Ayala on: Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik Tok LinkedIn
Do You Live in a Hostile or a Friendly Universe?
February 14, 2022 07:05 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBDo you live in a hostile or a friendly universe? How you answer that question can drastically inform what and how you achieve in life. If we're creating negative energy and are fixated on worst case scenarios, then we're living in a hostile universe. And positive outcomes cannot happen in a hostile universe. In this episode, I encourage you to focus your mind and creative energy toward finding positive outcomes in all scenarios. Never Miss An Episode! Follow the Podcast: Apple Spotify ...
An Inside Look at Mike Ayala’s Entrepreneurial Journey w/Matt Aitchison
February 10, 2022 07:05 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBAfter publishing more than 200 episodes of this podcast, I thought it was time to give you an inside look into my entrepreneurial journey. I brought on my amazing friend and real estate investor, speaker and philanthropist Matt Aitchison to interview me about my life in investing, business, and tons more. I open up and go deep about how I got my start in investing and entrepreneurship. You’ll hear about what motivated me to work for myself as an entrepreneur, what it took to make the big m...
Finding Full-Rounded Success in Business and Life with Rob Rowsell
February 03, 2022 07:25 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBToday, I’m speaking with Rob Rowsell, who has a truly inspirational story. He hit rock bottom but turned his life around against all odds to find true freedom. Rob has been on an incredible journey, and he’s going to talk to us today about his walk from living on the streets to becoming a best-selling author and successful entrepreneur who has inspired so many people. Never Miss An Episode! Follow the Podcast: Apple Spotify YouTube Stitcher Google Podcasts Android Visit InvestingFor...
Kickstarting Your Journey to Impacting the World
January 31, 2022 14:51 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBYou have a story, you have a message, you have something inside of you that you want to share. And that message can impact people in so many positive ways. Even if you only reach one person, it'll be worth it. But you'll never know or reap the rewards unless you get started. In this episode, I reflect on publishing 200 episodes of this podcast and offer some motivation and inspiration to help kickstart your journey to freedom and to getting your message out into the world. Never Miss An Ep...
Writing Your Own Success Story with Chris Harder
January 27, 2022 14:11 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBSuccessful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and investor Chris Harder joins Mike on a special 200th episode of Investing for Freedom. Chris shares an inspirational message about writing your own success story, surrounding yourself with the best people, the power of wealth building and giving back and more. Never Miss An Episode! Follow the Podcast: Apple Spotify YouTube Stitcher Google Podcasts Android
Measure Your Potential Gains, Not Your Potential Losses
January 24, 2022 17:40 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MBThe more success we experience in life, the more challenging it is to take risks. And often, that's because we're measuring what we could lose, not what we could gain from taking risks. In this episode, Mike shares an important mindset he's learned on his entrepreneurial journey that's helped guide him to success: In order to get to the next level, we have to take risks with the potential gain in mind. Never Miss An Episode! Follow the Podcast: Apple Spotify YouTube Stitcher Google Po...
The Power of a Personal Brand with Jim Carter
January 20, 2022 15:44 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBShowing up online has never been more important than it is today. That's why it's essential to utilize personal branding and online marketing to get your message to your audience. In this episode, Mike speaks with business growth and tech/online marketing expert Jim Carter about the power of a personal brand and identifying what you loven and how to get your message seen and heard online. Never Miss An Episode! Follow the Podcast: Apple Spotify YouTube Stitcher Google Podcasts Andr...
Take Messy Action to Stay on the Road to Success
January 17, 2022 14:17 - 7 minutes - 9.12 MBSuccessful people don’t get stuck in analysis paralysis, they just keep moving toward their goals. They move through that fear and start taking messy action to start down the road to success. In this episode, Mike encourages listeners to work through limiting beliefs and challenge themselves to move forward, even during times of struggle, to achieve true freedom. Never Miss An Episode! Follow the Podcast: Apple Spotify YouTube Stitcher Google Podcasts Android
Why Defining Your Core Values is Essential for Success with Darius Mirshahzadeh
January 13, 2022 07:20 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBDarius Mirshahzadeh is a core values and company culture expert. His book, The Core Value Equation, helps companies develop core values and a solid culture they can scale efficiently and quickly. His strategies have been called essential roadmaps for leaders in every industry. In this episode, Mike and Darius discuss the power of developing and implementing core values and creating a kick ass company culture. Plus, they dive deep into work-life balance, relationships, and more. Never Mis...
How Reflection Can Help You Make an Impact on the World (AKA, Mike’s Eulogy)
January 10, 2022 07:28 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBDon't get stuck in the weeds of the day-to-day and wake up years later only to realize you've missed the best years of your life. Take some time to reflect and get a solid perspective that can help you make your impact on the world and find your road to freedom. In this episode, Mike gives his own eulogy and envisions his impact on the world and takes stock of his life and business. It's a powerful exercise that allows you to see how you're showing up in business and in life and measure the...
7 Pillars Couples Can Use to Level Up Their Partnership (w/Kara Ayala)
January 06, 2022 16:25 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBMike and Kara Ayala invite you into a deep and personal discussion as they share their values and pillars they use to grow their relationship and business partnership together. In this episode, they dive deep into their seven pillars and how they’ve designed their upcoming Next Level Couples Mastermind for high performing couples to grow find new success together. Mike and Kara have designed an entire year-long Couples Mastermind focused on leveling up and making 2022 the best year ever. I...
How Challenging Times Can Help You Get to the Next Level
January 03, 2022 15:21 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIt’s a new year, and it’s time to reflect on the challenges of the past year and look forward to what comes next. Of course, 2022 will be filled with challenges, since we’re still living in challenging times. But challenging times don’t have to break us. They can actually be opportunities to help us grow and get to the next level. First we have to reflect on the challenges and problems we’re currently facing in our lives and realize what we need to do to move past them. It could be a mind...
From Homeless to Millionaire with Sterling Griffin
December 30, 2021 14:48 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBAny time someone can grow from homelessness to being a millionaire in a short period of time, we have to perk up our ears and ask, "What does this guy know that I don't?" That's what we're doing this week with Sterling Griffin, an energetic investor / comedian / actor who shares his inspiring story with us. Find Sterling at https://lifechangerproperties.com/. If this show has provided any value to you, please share this with at least one person and subscribe to the podcast in your favorite...
Why a Macroeconomic View Matters for Financial Freedom
December 27, 2021 15:09 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBKeeping an eye on economic trends is essential, especially today when the government is implementing changes that will affect everyone in our business and our personal life. In this episode, Mike Ayala discusses how we need to be paying attention to how the macroeconomic picture affects us. The more information we can get and the more time we spend independently studying government decisions and market reactions, the more our path will be successful as we move forward. Mentors can help wide...
The Power of Building Authentic Relationships with Brian Luebben
December 23, 2021 06:04 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBBrian Luebben joins us to discuss the impressive power of building authentic relationships and going after what you want. In this episode, Brian explains how a single email put him on the road to life changing personal freedom and how he discovered the value of connecting with other people. It's a truly inspiring talk from a refreshing perspective on the latest episode of Investing for Freedom with Mike Ayala. Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Spotify YouTube Stitcher Google Podcasts An...
You Can Have Everything You Want In Life If You Lead With Abundance
December 20, 2021 02:27 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MBIn this episode of the Investing for Freedom podcast, Mike Ayala breaks down how to get what you want in life by first leading with an abundance mindset. This topic was inspired by the Bible story in Luke Chapter 5 and the Zig Ziglar quote, "You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want." Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Spotify YouTube Stitcher Google Podcasts Android Join Mike's Real Estate Accelerator Program Apply for Mike and Kar...
Kurt Buchert | Live a Life of Fulfilment
December 16, 2021 19:23 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBOn this episode of The Investing for Freedom Podcast, Mike is joined by guest Kurt Buchert. Mike and Kurt discuss the importance of challenging yourself, getting started in real estate investing, living a life of fulfilment, not taking on too many projects at once and so much more. Kurt shares how reading has had the biggest impact on his success on his success and advises you to read ‘The Comfort Crisis’ by Michael Ester and ‘Winning’ by Tim Grover. Mike also shares some information surroun...
Mindset & Money | What‘s Hard is to Decide
December 13, 2021 13:46 - 10 minutes - 15 MBOn this episode of The Investing for Freedom podcast, Mike discusses making decisions. Mike mentions how what’s hard is to decide. Mike shares that the process of getting what you want from your own life is: figuring out what you want, working out why you want it, deciding what you’re going to do to get there, measuring results and adjusting. Mike speaks about how fear holds us back and you need make decisions based on the information you have. Mike talks about how oftentimes, if you think i...
Damion Lupo | Government Grab of Your Retirement
December 09, 2021 12:30 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBOn this episode of The Investing for Freedom Podcast, Mike is joined by guest Damion Lupo. Mike and Damion Lupo discuss retirement and what’s currently happening in the IRA and EQRP world. Damion explains how he is a financial emancipator and how IRA’s are brutal when you make mistakes. Damion shares how check book IRA’s are illegal today. Damion and his team are there to help so head over to https://www.eqrp.co/ to book a consultation or get a copy of the EQRP book. Damion takes us through ...
Mindset & Money | Leverage
December 06, 2021 14:09 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBOn this episode of The Investing For Freedom Podcast, Mike speaks about the power of leveraging. Mike explains how leverage is about using what you have and combining it with other resources so that you can maximise results. Mike mentions how usually everything we need that we don’t currently have is on the other side of leverage and it’s usually in another human. Mike shares how his career and financial paths grew in ways he never would’ve believed when he started to leverage and reminds us...
Josh McCallen | More is Better
December 02, 2021 13:19 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBOn this episode of The Investing for Freedom Podcast, Mike is joined by guest Josh McCallen. Mike and Josh discuss a series of topics ranging from being a father of 10 children to tax freedom. Josh speaks about how embracing the worst case scenario can have great impacts on your life and businesses and how capital is more than just cash. Mike and Josh talk about how it seems as though people find it easier to invest in real estate over investing in a human but how entrepreneurs often realize...
Mindset & Money | Committing to the Success of Your Marriage
November 29, 2021 13:38 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBOn this episode of The Investing for Freedom Podcast, Mike speaks about committing to the success of your marriage. Mike shares how lack of commitment from one or both spouses was the No. 1 cause of divorce in the United States. Mike also takes us through the signs of an unsupportive spouse and how you and your partner can overcome this and get on the same page. Mike mentions how one of the things his and Kara’s couples mastermind focus on is making sure you and your partner are aligned with...
Brian Beers | Brian‘s 5 Step Philosophy
November 25, 2021 15:19 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBOn this episode of the Investing for Freedom Podcast, Mike is joined by Brian Beers. Mike and Brian discuss Brian’s wealth building philosophy. Brian takes us through all five steps of his philosophy and shares his best advice on how you can start actively building your wealth now. Mike and Brian speak about how you can learn something from everyone and every conversation you have and how investing in yourself is the best investment you’ll ever be able to make!
Mindset & Money | Ready Is a Lie
November 22, 2021 13:56 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBOn this episode of The Investing for Freedom Podcast, Mike speaks about how ‘ready’ is a lie. Mike shares some encouraging words and urges you to ask yourself the question of ‘what areas am I telling myself I am not ready for, when ready is a lie?’. Mike shares some personal times where he was putting things off because he felt he wasn’t ready, but then shares an inspiring story about how he wasn’t ready for a number of his first investments but how he has learned so much from those experie...
Rob Murgatroyd | Who Told You That?
November 18, 2021 13:33 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBOn this episode of The Investing for Freedom Podcast, Mike is joined by guest Rob Murgatryod. Mike and Rob discuss doing more or what you love and less of what you don’t. Mike and Rob speak about the impact someone simply showing us what is possible can have and we need to re-wire our brains to seek the freedom we desire instead of complying to the life other people have pre-fashioned for us. Mike and Rob also talk about nature, nurture and neighborhood and how Rob made the move to Italy to ...
Mindset & Money | What if You Could Do Anything You Wanted?
November 15, 2021 12:11 - 9 minutes - 13 MBOn this episode of The Investing for Freedom Podcast, Mike asks if you could do anything you wanted in life, if you could design your ideal day and if you could work on anything you wanted – what would that be? Mike speaks about how usually the dreams we have for our lives are much simpler than what we make them out to be. Mike shares some advice on how to make the changes you need to in order to achieve your ideal life. Mike is also launching a 9 week live real estate course, if this is som...
Kara Ayala | Are You a Next Level Couple?
November 11, 2021 12:01 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBOn this episode of The Investing for Freedom Podcast, Mike is joined by his wife Kara Ayala. Mike and Kara discuss everything about their couples mastermind! Why they started it, how it works, what they have gained and learned from it and how you can get involved. Mike and Kara speak about how healthy relationships consist of give and take seasons and how allowing space for your partner to grow is so important. The 2022 couples mastermind is a safe and intimate space for you and your partner...
Aaron Velky | Men With Purpose
November 04, 2021 11:54 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBOn this episode of The investing for Freedom Podcast, Mike is joined by Aaron Velky. Mike and Aaron discuss a broad range of topics such as drive and ambition, credit scores, changing the future by beginning with kids, learning to hear other people’s opinions without them affecting you and the three key things to being successful when investing. Aaron shares some information regarding his Real Estate Accelerator and his online community Men with Purpose.
Mindset & Money | 5 Laws of Gold
November 01, 2021 11:53 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBOn this episode of The Investing For Freedom Podcast, Mike speaks about one of his favorite books of all time, The Richest Man In Babylon. Mike shares how he discovered this book and the impact it has had on his life. Mike urges you to get out there and starting learning about all the different ways you can begin investing and states that sometimes it’s time to stop learning and start doing! If you’re interested in investing passively, text the word ‘DEALS’ to 480531719.
Jake Kelfer | The Elevated Entrepreneur
October 28, 2021 14:54 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBOn this episode of The Investing For Freedom Podcast, Mike is joined by Jake Kelfer. Mike and Jake discuss a series of topics including Jake’s new book ‘The Elevated Entrepreneur which you can find on the website https://www.theelevatedentrepreneur.co/book. Mike and Jake also speak about how people know what they want but they’re usually too afraid to admit it to themselves out of fear of rejection and Jake shares his best advice for overcoming this habit as well as many other interesting to...
Mindset & Money | The Fastest Way to Ignite Change
October 25, 2021 14:24 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBOn this episode of The Investing For Freedom Podcast, Mike discusses the fastest way to ignite change. Mike expresses how changing your physical and/or digital environmental can be so impactful on your mindset and can encourage habit and routine change which will enhance your quality of life. Mike also shares how he has created a new manufactured housing portfolio so make sure to text the word ‘INVESTORS’ to 4805317519 to speak to Mike about this passive income opportunity if you are an accr...
Jon Vroman | Family Men With Businesses
October 21, 2021 15:10 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBOn this episode of The Investing For Freedom Podcast, Mike is joined Jon Vroman from Front Row Dads. Mike and Jon have a very valuable and inspiring conversation surrounding multiple topics. Jon speaks about what inspired him to create Front Row Dads and the values within the organization. Mike shares the impact being a member of Front Row Dads has had on him as a person, as a father and also as a husband. Mike and Jon also discuss business growth, freedom and the importance of your communit...
Mindset & Money | Your Hidden Rituals Will Be Exposed
October 18, 2021 14:04 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBOn this episode of The investing For Freedom Podcast, Mike discusses how your hidden rituals will be exposed. Mike speaks about how the information we consume in our minds can harm us mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Mike expresses how for many people, hidden rituals are just a product of convince and access. Mike also talks about how to invest the right way so that you can truly create and grow financially.
Tyler Gunter | What‘s Happening In The Affordable Housing Market
October 14, 2021 15:26 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBOn this episode of The Investing For Freedom Podcast, Mike is joined by third time returning guest Tyler Gunter. Mike and Tyler converse about affordable housing and the impact COVID-19 has had on the affordable housing industry. Mike and Tyler share what they’re currently seeing within the affordable housing market and also their predictions about what affordable housing will look like in the next 5 years.
Mindset & Money | What‘s Keeping You From A Life Of Freedom?
October 11, 2021 15:57 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBOn this episode of The Investing For Freedom Podcast, Mike discusses five things that are keeping you from a life of freedom. Mike explains each of these five things in detail and helps you understand what you could change and do differently so that you can achieve a life of freedom.
Jamie Gruber | Emerge and Descend
October 07, 2021 14:53 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBOn this episode of The investing for Freedom Podcast, Mike is joined by returning guest, Jamie Gruber. Mike and Jamie discuss a series of topics but focus on why people are scared to leave their W2 jobs. Mike shares some information about Emerge and Descend, a program created by Jamie to help those prepare and get ready to qualify for GoBundance. Mike and Jamie also share their experience of leaving their W2 jobs and share their advice to anyone who is thinking of doing the same.
Mindset & Money | Are You Expecting The Miraculous?
October 04, 2021 13:39 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBOn this episode of the Investing For Freedom Podcast, Mike focused this episode around a question his coach recently asked. Is your baseline an expectation for a miracle? Mike speaks about how we often limit what could actually happen because we are not setting the baseline expectation for a miracle. Mike shares a story from his past from when he was trying to exit his first business and explains how when he began taking inventory of the things in his life and when he set his intentions to e...
Dave Dubeau | Money Partner Formula
September 30, 2021 14:27 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBOn this episode of the Investing For Freedom Podcast, Mike is joined by Dave Dubeau. Mike and Dave discuss a handful of topics but speak in detail about a new formula that Dave has created that is incredibly unique and fills a gap in the market. Dave explains his ‘five-step money/partner formula’, how it works, how he contributes and works as an asset to you and your deals, how to correctly use the formula and what you should expect to see from using it. Mike and Dave speak about how if you ...
Mindset & Money | Limiting Beliefs
September 27, 2021 14:05 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBOn this episode of The Investing For Freedom Podcast, Mike created a thought provoking and inspiring episode by sharing an example of a limiting belief he fought past that led to amazing achievements not only for himself, but for others. Mike encourages you to think about whatever you’ve been fearful of in the past, a limiting belief you have, and start to move past it so that you can improve yourself and potentially inspire someone else!
Josh Blankenship | Always Follow Abundance
September 23, 2021 14:19 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBOn this episode of The Investing For Freedom Podcast, Mike is joined by special guest Josh Blankenship. Mike and Josh discuss a range of open and honest topics and share some very valuable experiences and advice. Mike and Josh speak about how you can learn something from everyone you ever meet, how important it is that you’re self-aware and know your own limitations, how you have attracted everyone that is in your life and so much more. Mike also mentions that he has an opening for his 1on1 ...
Mindset & Money | You Can Be a Great Husband, Father, and Business Owner
September 20, 2021 13:09 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBOn this episode of The Investing For Freedom Podcast, Mike discusses the roles you play in your life and how important it is that you take inventory of them. Mike talks about how you can have a successful career and be a great husband and be a great dad without having to sacrifice any of them! Mike speaks about The Front Row Dad group shares some advice he has been given from dads within the group.
Jess Glazer | Ego Is Your Biggest Overhead
September 16, 2021 13:10 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBOn this episode of The Investing For Freedom Podcast, Mike is joined by Jess Glazer. Mike and Jess speak about a series of topics within this episode and share with you some honest and helpful advice. Jess speaks about her EMPOWER course and how life changing sharing your knowledge with the world can be!
Mindset & Money | Why The Rich Just Keep Getting Richer
September 13, 2021 15:35 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBOn this episode of the Investing for Freedom podcast, Mike discusses a blog post he wrote recently where he believes if you gave 90% of the top 1%’s wealth to the bottom 10%, the money would be back with the top 1% in no time. Mike goes through some of the reasons why he believes this, comparing the classes along the way and making some key distinctions in mindset, habits and motivations.
Kyle Depiesse | Work - Life Rhythm
September 09, 2021 14:01 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBOn this episode of the Investing for Freedom Podcast, Mike talks to Kyle Depiesse, a returning guest on the show. The guys talks about a range of things such as how to efficiently manage the time you’re given and how having some rest and recouperation is just as important as working hard. Kyle and Mike also talk about Kyle’s upcoming event in Scottsdale, Arizona and they want to meet you, so be sure to listen to find out how you could be involved.
Mindset & Money | Being A Pilot Has Taught Me A Lot About Life And Business
September 06, 2021 15:39 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBOn this episode of The Investing For Freedom Podcast, Mike discusses the life lessons becoming a private pilot and being a private pilot has taught him. Mike explains how the knowledge he gained from learning to become a pilot is applicable in everyday life and can beneficial to use for your business.
All About EOS | Entrepreneurial Operating System
September 02, 2021 16:08 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBOn this episode of the Investing for Freedom Podcast, Mike discusses Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Mike mentions how the book Traction by Gino Wickman has been so impactful on his life and his business. Mike explains why he thinks EOS is the best system to start your business with and encourages you to reach out to him so that he can get you connected with an implementer if you are interested.
Mindset & Money | Rents Due. Thoughts on Real Estate
August 30, 2021 19:25 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBOn this episode of the Investing for Freedom podcast, Mike talks about the eviction moratorium being overturned, and how rents will increase over the next couple of years. Mike explains why it’s a good thing the moratorium has been lifted, as well as why locking in a 30 year mortgage could be one of the most valuable things you can get.
Johnny Elsasser l The Power of Perseverance
August 26, 2021 15:00 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBOn this episode of the Investing for Freedom Podcast, Mike is joined by Johnny Elsasser. Mike and Johnny discuss a range of topics including transitioning from the army into everyday life, the power of perseverance, lack of communication and real conversations in today’s society, the importance of making the choice to be selfish and much more.