Investing For Freedom with Mike Ayala
459 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 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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Mindset & Money | Solving One of the Basic Human Needs
August 23, 2021 14:21 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBOn this episode of the Investing for Freedom podcast, Mike talks about Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, especially the psychological levels of the pyramid. Mike explains how we’re all trying to solve the lower levels of the hierarchy and how most of us spend 80-90% of our time working on it. Mike also touches on the increasing rent prices and wonders how people will pay their rents if property prices keep doubling.
DAMION LUPO | A LOT CAN CHANGE IN A YEAR
August 19, 2021 21:27 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBIn today's episode of The Investing for Freedom Podcast, Mike invites Damion Lupo back to the show to discuss what has changed and how he has grown over the past year! He discusses 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.
Mindset & Money | A Sound Piece of Advice
August 16, 2021 20:59 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBOn this episode of the Investing for Freedom podcast, Mike speaks about a situation that came up in his champions event in Steamboat, Colorado. Mike urges us to get in front of someone if we need a favor from them and tells a story of when a goldmine went bankrupt on him and how getting in front of someone led them to write him a $75,000 check.
Aaron Amuchastegui | How Failure Makes Us Better Investors
August 12, 2021 14:16 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBIn this episode of the Investing for Freedom podcast, Mike speaks to his good friend Aaron Amuchestegui. Aaron gives some amazing insight into his life as he hit rock bottom 3 times and managed to come back all three along with so much more about the businesses he has built, the person he's become, and shares some great advice from his life experiences.
Mindset & Money | What is the good in your life that is keeping you from the great?
August 09, 2021 16:06 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBOn this episode of the Investing for Freedom Podcast Mike asks the question, what is the good in your life that is keeping you from the great? Mike explains how being able to adjust has been the key to his success. Mike also speaks about learning to lean into your intuition and how you don’t always have to have it all figured out. This episode reminds you that life will start aligning for you when you start getting curious about the greatness that the future holds and leaving the past in the...
Dr. John Ryan | Freedom is a Mindset
August 05, 2021 16:26 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBOn this episode of the Investing for Freedom Podcast, Mike is joined by Dr. John Ryan. Mike and Dr. John Ryan discuss a multitude of topics including setbacks, access to knowledge, breakthrough and trauma work, and discovering what freedom means to you. Dr. John Ryan shares some of his intelligent advice and tips which Mike encourages you to listen to as it is expressed throughout this episode how big of an impact Dr. John Ryan has had on mike’s life.
Mindset & Money | What is Passive Investing?
August 02, 2021 14:38 - 10 minutes - 15 MBOn this episode of the Investing for Freedom podcast, Mike tells the bullshit stories being told about real estate investment. Mike warns us you’re going to need way more properties than you think to your goal of being able to leave your W2. Mike also warns us that real estate investment isn’t truly passive and there is a hell of a lot of work involved, especially when you’re starting.
Sean Ade | Buying Businesses as Assets
July 29, 2021 17:20 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBOn this episode of the investing for freedom podcast, Mike talks to Sean Ade. Sean goes through Mike’s 4 questions and talks about some of the amazing things he’s doing. Sean talks about his experience in GoBundance and offers great advice and insight into some useful things such as partnerships and meditation.
Mindset & Money | My True Motives
July 26, 2021 14:46 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBOn this episode of the Investing For Freedom podcast, Mike talks about his motivations and the motives of most investors. He divides investors into three groups and explains why you’ll never have true freedom being in one of those groups, and also explains how you can avoid those pitfalls and truly find freedom.
Nigel Guisinger | Who Inspires You The Most?
July 22, 2021 13:36 - 48 minutes - 66 MBOn this episode of the Investing for Freedom podcast, Mike talks to Nigel Guisinger. Mike describes Nigel as a business Ninja and guru as the pair go through Mike’s four questions, discussing Nigel’s grandmother’s influence on him as well as offering advice on purchasing real estate
Mindset & Money | Change Your Perspective on Investing in People
July 19, 2021 14:26 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBOn this episode of the Investing For Freedom Podcast, Mike discusses the importance of ‘who not how’. Mike references the book ‘Who not how’ by Dan Sullivan and Ben Hardy and explains how this ideology has been one of the biggest aiding factors to his success. Mike takes us through just some of the benefits finding a ‘who’ in your life can have with the aim of encouraging you to take his advice so that you can level up and solve some of the problems in your world.
Daniel Casey | Green Houses Convert into Red Hotels
July 15, 2021 15:02 - 52 minutes - 120 MBToday on Investing for Freedom, Mike brings on Daniel Casey as his guest. Daniel has done it right and his story is inspiring for everyone. Listen to the newest episode of Investing for Freedom to learn about Daniel’s journey to success.
Mindset & Money | What do you want? Why do you want it? What are you going to do to get it?
July 13, 2021 14:53 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this episode of The Investing for Freedom Podcast, Mike shares with us an exercise he did with a client to really get clarity on what you want, why you want it, and what you’re going to do to get it. Mike shares many questions and recommends you get a pen and paper and write down your answers.
Kara Ayala | Why We Love Dads
July 08, 2021 14:43 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBOn this episode of Investing For Freedom, Mike shares a recent clip from Kara Ayala's Money, Marriage and Mayhem podcast. They discuss why we love dads and the importance of having good qualities for your kids. Kara emphasizes this point with her children as they share three of their favorite qualities about Mike and how he has positively affected them.
Mindset & Money | Want to be more successful? Become a better human.
July 07, 2021 22:21 - 25 minutes - 59.2 MBIn today's episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike discusses the challenges of growing a business. He talks about realizing that growth in business is all about becoming a better version of you a better human, a better leader, a better listener. Enjoy!
Want to be more successful? Become a better human.
July 05, 2021 16:06 - 25 minutes - 59.2 MBIn today's episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike discusses the challenges of growing a business. He talks about realizing that growth in business is all about becoming a better version of you a better human, a better leader, a better listener. Enjoy!
Mindset & Money | You Don't Need Permission
July 01, 2021 21:42 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBOn this episode of Investing For Freedom, Mike is joined by his wife Kara Ayala. Mike and Kara discuss big life changes happening within their lives and how they navigate through those changes. Listen to learn more about having freedom around the decisions you make in life.
Mindset & Money | Model the Wealthiest
June 28, 2021 15:44 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBOn this episode of Investing For Freedom, Mike is recording from California, where his middle son is moving to! Mike talks to us about a blog post he wrote about modeling the wealthiest and changing our mindsets to think like them.
Matty A. | Energy is Infectious
June 24, 2021 12:49 - 1 hour - 115 MBIn this episode of the Investing for Freedom podcast, Mike talks to Matty A, a GoBundance member, and real estate expert. Mike and Matty talk about a wide range of things including how to keep your mind in the right state and how creating the right energy will lead to success.
Mindset & Money | Ask Better Questions
June 21, 2021 16:04 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBOn this episode of Investing For Freedom, Mike speaks about asking better questions. Asking the right questions can help you navigate life and achieve your goals.
Jill Peterson & Mary Frances | Facilitating Mentorship for Teens
June 17, 2021 14:54 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBOn this episode of Investing For Freedom, Mike is joined by Jill Peterson and Mary Frances from Girls Mentorship. Jill and Mary tell us all about the amazing work they have done mentoring teen girls, including Mike's daughter. Jill and Mary share some valuable tips that parents can use to have conversations with their teens and why finding mentors for teens is so important for their future.
Mindset & Money | Who Do You Have To Become?
June 14, 2021 12:57 - 12 minutes - 13.6 MBIf 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 s...
Mark McGuire | Everybody Is A Lesson In Life
June 10, 2021 14:36 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBOn this episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike is joined by Mark McGuire. Mike and Mark discuss Mark's early career and how he got to where he is now, the importance of maintaining your values as you become wealthy, rebuilding after failure, being a visionary, what type of people to keep in your life, and more!
Mindset & Money | Intuition vs. Logic
June 07, 2021 14:28 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBOn this episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike talks about your intuitive mind and your logical mind. Mike believes that young entrepreneurs tend to think with their intuitive mind, but as they get older they tend to lean into their logical mind. Mike suggests that a combination of both is ideal.
Casey Meyeres | Tax Avoidance is Perfectly Legal
June 03, 2021 13:46 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBOn this episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike talks to Casey Meyeres, a tax expert at ProVision Wealth. Casey gives you all the information you need to legally maximize your earnings by paying as little tax as possible. Casey also gives some insight as to what he sees coming with the Biden administration in the coming years and how it will differ from the Trump administration.
Shaun Peet | Valued People are Motivated People
May 27, 2021 13:04 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBOn this episode of Investing For Freedom, Mike is joined by guest Shaun Peet from Chip Ganassi Racing. Mike and Shaun discuss what a first day looks like at Chip Ganassi Racing, motivating people by making them feel valued, how Shaun’s team is the most racially diverse pit crew in the history of NASCAR, and the three key things you need to be happy.
Mindset & Money | Who Are Your Who's?
May 24, 2021 14:47 - 7 minutes - 9.83 MBOn this episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike discusses a recent conversation he had about his relationships and why becoming a 'who finder' is essential for success. Enjoy!
Mindset & Money | My Story of Exiting My W-2 Job
May 20, 2021 14:50 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBOn this episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike shares an interview that he did with Nick Johnson on their recent GoBundance Micro Tribe call. Mike speaks on his experience transitioning out of his W-2 job, and covers a range of topics including what advice he would give to his younger self and the importance of balance between work and family.
Mindset & Money | Go Wherever You Are Treated Best
May 17, 2021 15:07 - 9 minutes - 22.8 MBOn this episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike talks about why you should not be afraid to lift your roots up and go wherever you are treated best. You do not need to stay in your current situation just because you are comfortable there. If you feel stuck because of your job, family, or upbringing, the reality is that you only have one life and you need to be in the best location to achieve your dreams.
Andrew Neary | Fail Often to Succeed Sooner
May 13, 2021 13:51 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBOn this episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike is joined by guest Andrew Neary. Mike and Andy discuss a multitude of topics such as the importance of building a personal brand, comparing yourself with other peoples' success, and how effective just showing up every day is. Andy discusses his background and how his greatest setback in life helped him achieve his success.
Mindset & Money | Income Versus Wealth
May 10, 2021 14:53 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBOn this episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike discusses the difference between income and wealth building. Mike explains three ways in which you can invest your spare capital to truly create wealth and urges you to start thinking about what you can do to accelerate your earned income and build other streams of income.
Mindset & Money | WOW It's Been a Year!
May 06, 2021 11:07 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBOn this episode of Investing For Freedom, Mike shares the opportunity for you to contribute to the podcast by texting PODCAST to (480) 531-7519. Mike wants to grow a relationship with you and one lucky person will get a chance to be interviewed by Mike on the show! Mike also asks himself the 4 questions he asks each of his guests.
Mindset & Money | When Was The Last Time You Were Challenged With Your Personal Best?
May 03, 2021 14:42 - 12 minutes - 17 MBOn this episode of Investing For Freedom, Mike discusses challenging your personal best. Mike encourages us to get out of our comfort zones and put ourselves in bigger rooms with higher-thinking people. Mike mentions how you never want to be the smartest person in the room, and he shares with us a recent experience where his personal best was challenged.
Dylan Burns | Personal Branding is More Important Than Ever
April 29, 2021 14:55 - 55 minutes - 71.5 MBOn this episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike is joined by guest Dylan Burns. For two years, Mike and Dylan have been working together to capture and create content. They discuss important topics such as the power of a personal brand, adjusting to the changing media environment, capturing “value-bombs” that can help to grow relationships, and so much more.
Mindset & Money | The Rules Have Changed
April 26, 2021 14:54 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBOn this episode of Investing For Freedom, Mike talks about how the rules have changed in all walks of life. Mike discusses how we live in a world of control, how much is changing, and what that means for the future of real estate and life.
Chris Ryan | Relationships are the Ultimate Currency of Our Lives
April 22, 2021 14:56 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBOn this episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike is joined by guest Chris Ryan. Mike and Chris discuss the importance of relationships, learning and growing from your failures, and how we can win in any environment if we keep the right mindset. Mike and Chris also share information about GoBundance and how impactful GoBundance has been on their success.
Mindset & Money | Lean Into Your Intuition
April 19, 2021 14:25 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBOn this episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike discusses intuition. Mike touches on higher beliefs, our subconscious and conscious mind, and trusting your gut. Mike poses the question “If you go back to where you were at 10 years ago, could you have ever imagined your life would be this great?”
Michael Baltazar | Faith It 'Til You Make It
April 15, 2021 14:49 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBOn this episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike is joined by guest Michael Baltazar. Mike and Michael discuss taking accountability for your actions, having a practice in life, growing as people, and setting goals for yourself. Michael discusses his career path and where it’s going. Finally, Mike and Michaels speak about how everything is intertwined, how they first met, and their relationship today.
Mindset & Money | Do The Next Right Move
April 12, 2021 14:27 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBOn this episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike discusses what stops us from achieving our goals in life. Mike speaks about limiting beliefs and gives us three questions to ask ourselves to help eliminate overwhelm. Mike emphasizes the effectiveness of just taking the next right step towards what you want to accomplish.
Sergio Altomare | Any Day That You Don’t Learn Something New is a Wasted Day
April 08, 2021 14:37 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBOn this episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike is joined by Sergio Altomare. Mike and Sergio discuss self-development and growth, the economy, the importance of taking accountability, and how you must give in order to receive. Enjoy!
Mindset & Money | How To Reach Your Full Potential
April 05, 2021 14:14 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBOn this episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike discusses how to reach your full potential. Mike explains how easy it is to think about negative outcomes, and gives us the tools to switch our mindsets and focus on positive outcomes. This method will lead you to success.
Jake Harris | Sometimes We Have to do Things That Suck
April 01, 2021 14:26 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MBOn this episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike is joined by guest Jake Harris. Mike and Jake discuss the importance of family, hard work, knowing where you want to go in life, and the benefits of understanding construction when investing in real estate.
Mindset & Money | Whether You Think You Can or Can’t, Either Way, You’re Right
March 29, 2021 13:35 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBOn this episode of the Investing for Freedom Podcast, Mike discusses his thoughts on Henry Ford's quote "whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, either way, you’re right." Mike encourages you to take stock of the thoughts in your head and make sure that you are acknowledging the positive ones.
Tyler Gunter | The Importance of a Purpose-Driven Life
March 25, 2021 15:01 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBOn this episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike is joined by returning guest Tyler Gunter. Mike and Tyler discuss retirement, affordable and manufactured housing, becoming business partners with friends, recruiting top talent and the importance of having a purpose in life.
Mindset & Money | Is Your Circle of Friends a Cage?
March 22, 2021 14:39 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBOn this episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike discusses how your circle of friends can be a cage. Mike’s aim for this podcast is to challenge you to change your circle if it’s making you feel stuck. Mike provides you with tips on how to become a better version of yourself by expanding and creating new, inspiring friendships.
Dr. Tom Burns | Turn Your Paycheck Into Financial Freedom
March 18, 2021 14:58 - 52 minutes - 72 MBOn this episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike interviews Dr. Tom Burns. They discuss setbacks, family, real estate, core beliefs and so much more. Dr. Burns shares an incredible story about his relationship with Robert Kiyosaki and discusses his own book, Why Doctors Don’t Get Rich.
Mindset & Money | Designing Your Life
March 15, 2021 14:29 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBOn this episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike discusses designing your life. Mike emphasizes the importance of understanding what you really want, and actively designing the outcome so that you can work to achieve it.
Matt Onofrio | The Right Mindset Will Set You Up For Success
March 11, 2021 16:01 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBOn this episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike interviews Matt Onofrio. Mike and Matt discuss the importance of mindsets, overcoming limiting beliefs, and becoming a better leader. Matt gives us some advice on investments and speaks about the importance of accountability mechanisms.
Kara Ayala | The Schooling System Penalizes Entrepreneurs
March 08, 2021 14:51 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBOn this episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike shares a clip from Kara’s podcast “Marriage, Money and Mayhem” in which they talk about the education system. Mike talks about how the education system was designed to train people to be good employees and Kara explains why she would do school differently for her kids if she could do it again.
Brian Bogert | All The Greatest Things in Life are on The Other Side of Fear
March 04, 2021 14:15 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBOn this episode of Investing for Freedom, Mike interviews Brian Bogert. Mike and Brian discuss Brian’s story, the importance of understanding your behavioral and emotional triggers, how to navigate past fear, and other fascinating topics.