137: Pro Skater Acquires $200M of Real Estate by Breaking All the Investing Rules | Mikey Taylor
Release Date: 08/04/2024
165: Tiffany High’s No-Fail Strategy to Grow 8-Figure Real Estate Ventures - 8FE
Beyond A Million
This episode is part of the 8FE (8-figure entrepreneur) series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark. What if scaling the wrong way is the fastest way to tank your business? In this episode of Beyond A Million, Brad sits down with Tiffany High, a real estate investor and business strategist, who breaks down exactly what it takes to grow an eight-figure business without getting stuck in chaos. As co-founder of Results Driven REI and Heels Homes, Tiffany has flipped hundreds of properties while building a coaching business that helps real estate...
info_outline
164: INSANE Travel Hack: $100K in Free Rewards Every Year With Eli Facenda - 7FL
Beyond A Million
This episode is part of our 7FL (7-figure lessons) series of Beyond A Million, where we interview entrepreneurs who are skyrocketing to the top! Imagine crossing off every destination on your bucket list… for free. Well, that’s exactly what Eli Facenda does. Eli started his credit card points journey at just 23. Although he spent very little at the time, he managed to earn up to $20,000 a year in travel rewards. He quickly identified all the best practices and loopholes and turned his passion for travel into a business. Now, he helps business owners optimize their credit card points,...
info_outline
163: Is Direct Response Marketing DEAD? Alex Cattoni On What’s Working in 2025 - 7FL
Beyond A Million
This episode is part of our 7FL (7-figure lessons) series of Beyond A Million, where we interview entrepreneurs who are skyrocketing to the top! Are you struggling to connect with today’s overwhelmed and skeptical consumers? In this episode of Beyond A Million, Brad sits down with Alex Cattoni to discuss the best marketing strategies for 2025. Alex is a renowned copywriter, marketing expert, and the proud founder of Copy Posse, the new school for copywriters. Recently recognized as Marketer of the Year by DigitalMarketer, she teaches effective marketing strategies prioritizing...
info_outline
162: Creative Financing Hacks to Buy Real Estate with NO Money or Credit | Ron LeGrand - 8FE
Beyond A Million
This episode is part of the 8FE (8-figure entrepreneur) series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark. Can you buy real estate with no money and no credit? In this episode of Beyond A Million, Brad sits down with Ron LeGrand, a real estate veteran with decades worth of experience. Ron shares his journey, starting in real estate at 35 and building a successful investment and education business. Throughout his career, Ron has survived multiple real estate market cycles, which gives him a deep understanding of how to adapt strategies in both boom...
info_outline
161: Venture Capital vs. Private Equity: What’s Right for Your Business? w/ Chris Van Dusen - 8FE
Beyond A Million
This episode is part of the 8FE (8-figure entrepreneur) series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark. Are you ready to take your business to 8-figures and beyond? In this episode of Beyond A Million, Brad sits down with Chris Van Dusen to explore the best strategies for funding your business, standing out in saturated markets, building mission-driven teams, and testing your way to exponential growth. Chris, who is currently a Senior Partner at Solyco Capital, is a marketing and growth professional with extensive early-stage and...
info_outline
160: The Rise of Hedley & Bennett: How Ellen Bennett Built an 8-Figure Culinary Empire - 8FE
Beyond A Million
This episode is part of the 8FE (8-figure entrepreneur) series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark. What if all it took to build an 8-figure company was $300 and a dream? In this episode of Beyond A Million, Brad sits down with Ellen Bennett, the visionary founder of the culinary empire Hedley & Bennett. Starting with just $300 and a passion for improving the tools chefs rely on, Ellen turned her dream into a thriving 8-figure business. She shares her journey from working in Michelin-starred kitchens to designing gear and tools that professional...
info_outline
159: Stop Wasting Your Time Recruiting the Wrong People with Dom Farnan - 7FL
Beyond A Million
This episode is part of our 7FL (7-figure lessons) series of Beyond A Million, where we interview entrepreneurs who are skyrocketing to the top! Do you want to stop wasting your time recruiting the wrong people? In this episode of Beyond A Million, Brad sits down with Dom Farnan, an experienced talent acquisition leader specializing in building teams, companies, and cultures. Dom shares her best recruitment practices and talks about her struggles transitioning from a solopreneur to leading DotConnect, a global talent advisory firm. If you’re struggling with hiring the right...
info_outline
158: Why Saying YES Can Change Everything with Jonathan Goodman - POE
Beyond A Million
This episode is part of the POE series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark. How do you build a successful business that suits your lifestyle? Entrepreneurs like Jonathan Goodman are rewriting the rules, focusing on fulfillment and lifestyle instead of chasing someone else’s idea of success. In this episode of Beyond a Million, Brad chats with Jonathan, who shares insights that might just make you rethink everything. Imagine living in a cave in Thailand with spotty internet and bats flying overhead. Sounds crazy, right? But for Jonathan, it was...
info_outline
157: Turn Community Into Your Ultimate Growth Machine with Jack Bosch - 8FE
Beyond A Million
This episode is part of the 8FE (8-figure entrepreneur) series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark. How do you scale a business to 8-figures and beyond? In this episode of Beyond A Million, Brad sits down with real estate investor and serial entrepreneur Jack Bosch, who shares his secret growth weapon: community. In our insightful interview, Jack reveals how building trust and fostering authentic relationships with customers transformed his businesses. Additionally, we also dive deep into his coaching business, his land flipping business, and...
info_outline
156: How to Make Big Returns Without Swinging for the Fences: Blair Drenner's Investing Secrets - 8FE
Beyond A Million
How do you balance risk and reward while building wealth? In this episode of Beyond A Million, Brad sits down with serial entrepreneur and investor Blair Drenner. Blair’s journey started in the high-stakes software world, where he learned the hard truths about high-risk, high-reward ventures. Over time, he transitioned into more stable investments like real estate and high-end appliances, creating a diversified portfolio that balances steady cash flow with growth opportunities. Interested in the secrets behind his raging success? Tune in! — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00...
info_outlineToday, we’re joined by Mikey Taylor, a former top 10 professional skateboarder turned real estate powerhouse. Now the co-president of Commune Capital, Mikey and his firm manage over $200 million in real estate assets, including self-storage properties and apartment buildings, primarily in California.
For many pro athletes, investing is a crucial way to secure their financial stability beyond their athletic careers.
Although Mikey skated into his early 30s, he already had significant experience in building a brand through his signature shoe, co-founding a craft brewery, and seeing it go full cycle.
In today’s episode, we’ll explore how Mikey’s unique journey, skills, and contrarian thinking set the stage for his successful real estate ventures.
Mikey shares his insights on starting a private equity real estate firm, the differences between building a firm and investing independently, why entrepreneurs should consider private funds, and crucial tips for new real estate investors.
If you’re an entrepreneur looking into real estate investing, this episode is a must-listen.
Let’s get started!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Meet Mikey Taylor and his skateboarding journey (01:38)
Pro skateboarding vs. college (03:34)
Mikey’s entrepreneurial debut with craft beer (07:57)
Skateboarding as a business (8:57)
Knowing your superpower (10:53)
From running a business to running for public office (13:45)
How Mikey started his private equity real estate firm (18:03)
Mikey’s top factors for choosing an asset class (23:11)
Building a private equity real estate firm vs. independent investing (29:57)
Why invest in private funds (31:26)
Mikey’s private equity firm structure (36:05)
Tips for new real estate investors (41:01)
Rapid-fire questions (45:22)
Keep up with Mikey (47:09)
Additional Resources:
➡️ Learn more at: https://beyondamillion.com/
➡️ Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5hbIUyUb68J3nhHSAGDrmUxX4vgXQ4b8
➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyondamillion?sub_confirmation=1
Let's Connect:
🔹 IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradweimert
🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondamil
🔹Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradWeimert
🔹 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089061999787
--
Beyond A Million is a business podcast that reveals the scaling secrets of 8, 9, and 10-figure entrepreneurs. Every week, we share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the best business growth strategies that work.
If you're an entrepreneur or business professional who's looking to level up & continue to scale far beyond the million-dollar mark, this podcast is for YOU!
Tune in weekly for new interviews with Easy Pay Direct founder Brad Weimert and business expert guests who absolutely crush it in their area of expertise. Learn world-class marketing and sales tactics with elite-level business strategies in sales, marketing, operations, finance, and wealth building.
Be sure to give us a follow wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a new episode!