LIFE WITH MIKEY

Mikey Taylor
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"Life With Mikey" is a dynamic podcast hosted by Mikey Taylor and Michael Michalov. Mikey Taylor, a former professional skateboarder turned real-estate-investing mogul, dives into the world of money, business, and culture. Drawing from his unique journey from skating the streets of LA to managing over $200 million in real estate, Mikey offers insightful discussions on achieving financial freedom and navigating the complexities of modern business. Michael Michalov, COO at COMMUNE boasts a robust 25-year journey in the financial services and real estate sectors.

  1. 1D AGO

    They Keep Investing Confusing So You Don’t Ask Questions

    Investing can feel complicated for a reason. In this episode, a former financial advisor breaks down how "big words" and Wall Street jargon may cause confusion, leading to decisions that aren't fully understood. We discuss common concepts like options trading, using a simple analogy to real estate contracts, and why complexity in investing may lead to middlemen who benefit from your uncertainty. We'll also explore the value of a good advisor and how they can help you avoid emotionally driven decisions during market fluctuations. This episode is not a recommendation, but rather an exploration of common practices in the investment world. It's important to do your own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions about investing. Chapters  0:00 - Why is investing so confusing? 0:48 - The options trap: Why many investors might want to avoid it 2:10 - A simple analogy to understand options trading 7:26 - Control vs. speculation: What’s the real difference? 8:04 - Who benefits when investing feels complicated? 9:18 - The Covid story: taxes, fear, and panic selling 15:40 - Understanding asset types: stocks, bonds, and index funds 20:05 - Wall Street jargon translated into simple terms 27:29 - What actually matters in investing: Allocation and liquidity 32:21 - Finding a good advisor: What questions to ask

    56 min

  2. FEB 10

    Everyone Says “Wait.” Here’s Why That Could Cost You Seven Figures

    Are current conditions in the self-storage market creating opportunities that resemble past cycles? AJ Osborne shares how he evaluates today’s self-storage environment, including comparisons to post-2009 pricing, differences in asset quality, and factors that may influence supply and demand over time. The conversation explores concepts such as replacement cost, barriers to entry, interest rate dynamics, and how oversupply has affected certain markets historically. What you’ll learn• The simple test to evaluate oversupplied storage markets• How interest rate environments can influence development and financing decisions• The distinction between price and value across different facility types• Where multifamily distress is signaling pain and potential opportunity for storage buyers• Evaluating replacement cost in places like DFW and what to consider Timestamps0:00 Why today’s storage market may be relative to prior cycles3:10 Price vs. value and the small-market considerations7:25 The “rate runway” that may keep new supply out10:40 Barriers to entry and their role in market stability15:20 Multifamily maturities, defaults, and what it could imply for storage29:15 Markets AJ is buying now, including Dallas Fort Worth below replacement43:05 Why regulation can raise costs and could skew supply long term About our guestAJ Osborne is a self storage operator and investor with facilities across multiple states. His operator lens makes this a must-watch. The content of this video (“Video”) is for informational purposes only, is not offered as investment advice and should not be deemed as investment advice, and reflects the opinions and projections of COMMUNE as of the date of publication, which are subject to change without notice at any time subsequent to the date of issue. COMMUNE does not represent or warrant that the information presented in this Video is accurate, current, or complete or that the estimates, opinions, projections or assumptions made in the Video will prove to be accurate or realized.   Certain statements may reflect projections or expectations of future financial or economic performance.  Any “forward-looking” statements are based on various assumptions, which assumptions may not prove to be correct.  Accordingly, there can be no assurance that such assumptions and statements will accurately predict future events or actual performance of the subject. Past performance is not an indication of future results.   Certain information contained herein may be derived from third party sources and has not been independently verified. COMMUNE has not and will not independently verify this information. Where such sources include opinions and projections, such opinions and projections should be ascribed only to the applicable third party source and not to COMMUNE.   Neither this message nor its contents should be construed as legal, tax, investment, or other advice.  Individuals are urged to consult with their own tax, legal, and investment advisers before making any investment decision.

    57 min

  3. FEB 2

    The 401k Mistake That Could Cost You

    Most people lock up money too early in retirement accounts and miss flexibility when opportunities show up. In this episode we walk through how we’d think about allocating $10k, $100k, and $1M, why we prioritize the employer match, how a self-directed IRA can expand options, and the tradeoffs between post tax dollars, real estate, and diversified holdings. Timestamps 0:00 - Setup & stakes 1:06 - Matching the 401k 1:33 - Why going past the match could hurt 3:27 - 401k loan used strategically 6:44 - The “idle cash” mistake 7:42 - Rolling into a self-directed IRA 10:55 - Roth vs Traditional tradeoffs 21:32 - Unlock the IRA 47:47 - Final lessons  This video is for education only. Not financial, legal, or tax advice. No results are guaranteed. Individuals are urged to do their own research and consult with their own tax, legal, and investment advisers before making any investment decision.

    51 min

  4. JAN 26

    The Real Estate Mistake Costing Agents Millions

    Real talk for real estate agents and investors. Glennda Baker lays out the painful truth: the second you sell a property, your income stops. She breaks the “artist not operator” trap, shares the 50 percent commission rule that ends tax panic, and shows the ethical way agents can become owners without burning client trust. What you’ll learn Why selling fast keeps you broke and holding builds wealthThe 50 percent rule: 30 percent taxes, 20 percent high-yield savings, so you’re always ready to buyThe ethical agent-to-investor path: expose to open market, then buy if you can beat the top bidSocial media that actually sells: proof over polish, “authentic intelligence,” and avoiding claims that land you in courtZillow, data power, and the TOS traps agents ignore—plus what to do next Chapters:  0:00–0:20 Intro payoff: “Seller always loses” concept with a 20-second story. 0:20–2:30 Stakes: Agents as “artists not operators,” the identity trap, and why the best deals get sold to others. 2:30–6:00 Why you regret selling: Short-term cash vs long-term compounding. Sherman Oaks townhouse story to visualize opportunity cost. 6:00–10:30 Systems to avoid pain: The 50 percent rule. Where to park cash so you don’t touch it. Examples with $30k commission math. 10:30–16:00 Ethical agent-investor play: Expose listing to open market, then buy if you can beat the highest bid. Litigation-proof framing. 16:00–22:00 Social that sells: Proof over polish, show the messy reality, why “just listed/just sold” is the death of agents. 22:00–28:00 AI, authenticity, and compliance risks: Real AI means “authentic intelligence,” why claims on social can end in court. 28:00–36:30 Industry power dynamics: Zillow, data control, terms-of-service risks agents ignore. Actionable next steps. 36:30–41:30 Legacy play: “Buy a house for your kid” and affordability realities. Final takeaway: One-page recap: Hold more, automate savings, show proof, protect your license, buy Grandma’s house. CTA to subscribe.

    59 min

  5. JAN 20

    Stop Chasing Income. Start Buying Freedom

    High earners are not broke… they’re exposed. In this episode, Mikey Taylor and Michael Michalov break down why so many millennials and Gen Z feel trapped despite making good money and the exact playbook to escape the income treadmill. We cover the difference between income and ownership, why “spending is visible and wealth is silent,” how to buy back freedom with cash flow, and whether you should go DIY or passive in real estate. If you’re making money but feel stuck, this is your pivot point. Timestamps0:00 The millennial career crisis is real2:55 High income vs real wealth8:23 Lifestyle creep and the trap13:39 Two levers: cut or earn17:56 Status pressure and perception23:56 Gen Z’s advantage and the roadmap33:08 Saving will not set you free34:04 Passive vs active real estate41:36 Is now a good time to build This content is for informational purposes only, is not offered as investment advice and should not be deemed as investment advice, and reflects the opinions and projections of COMMUNE as of the date of publication, which are subject to change without notice at any time subsequent to the date of issue. COMMUNE does not represent or warrant that the information presented in this message is accurate, current, or complete or that the estimates, opinions, projections or assumptions made in the message will prove to be accurate or realized. Certain statements reflect projections or expectations of future financial or economic performance of the project.  Such “forward-looking” statements are based on various assumptions, which assumptions may not prove to be correct.  Accordingly, there can be no assurance that such assumptions and statements will accurately predict future events or the project’s actual performance. Past performance is not an indication of future results. This content does not constitute an offer to invest and such offer will only be made by means of an offering document that should be carefully reviewed before determining whether to invest. As with any investment there is a risk of loss, including up to the amount of investment.

    46 min

  6. JAN 13

    Mikey Taylor Just Became Mayor. Here’s Why Housing Is Still Broken

    Real estate investors talk about the housing crisis every day. Very few are actually building solutions. In this episode, Mikey Taylor, cofounder of Commune Capital, takes you inside a rare position. Sitting on both sides of the table. Municipal leadership and private real estate development. One night, he’s voted mayor of Thousand Oaks.The next morning, he’s on site developing housing projects designed for working Americans. This VLOG breaks down how real estate capital, zoning policy, and incentive alignment actually intersect in today’s market. If you’re a real estate investor, developer, or LP trying to understand:• Affordable housing investment strategies• 80 percent AMI housing fundamentals• How zoning reform impacts project feasibility• Why regulation alone doesn’t solve supply shortages• How removing entitlement friction attracts private capital• What scalable housing models look like in high-cost states This video is for you.

    4 min

  7. JAN 6

    Are 7 Stocks Quietly Jeopardizing Your Retirement?

    Most investors think they’re diversified. Today Brad Barrett explains why 7 to 10 mega-caps can dominate your “broad market” exposure and what to do before the next shock hits. We cover the simple, boring habits that actually build wealth, when to hire an advisor, how behavioral biases wreck DIY plans, and why his firm keeps zero in crypto while opening access to a private equity fund with quarterly liquidity. Brad’s background: 23 years advising through multiple cycles, host of Mindset with Brad Barrett and Pension Attention, and a partner at One Capital Management. What you’ll learn• The concentration risk sitting inside the S&P 500 and how to fix it today • A practical diversification stack including uncorrelated assets and fixed income • When a DIY approach backfires and the moments to bring in counsel • The crypto allocation rule of thumb that protects your downside • Private equity as a diversifier and how quarterly liquidity works Chapters:  0:00 Why “diversified” portfolios aren’t 02:06 The 7-stock concentration problem 03:31 How to build real diversification 04:12 Private equity access and quarterly liquidity 16:33 When a real advisor actually helps 22:42 Behavioral biases that wreck returns 25:08 Crypto allocation discipline and FOMO control 32:45 Why boring investing wins long term 35:01 Compounding vs overtrading 53:59 Where to find Brad and key resources  Instagram: instagram.com/mindsetwithbradbarrett Facebook: facebook.com/mindsetwithbradbarrett One Capital: onecapital.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mindsetwithbradbarrett The content of this video (“Video”) is for informational purposes only, is not offered as investment advice and should not be deemed as investment advice, and reflects the opinions and projections of COMMUNE as of the date of publication, which are subject to change without notice at any time subsequent to the date of issue. COMMUNE does not represent or warrant that the information presented in this Video is accurate, current, or complete or that the estimates, opinions, projections or assumptions made in the Video will prove to be accurate or realized.Certain statements may reflect projections or expectations of future financial or economic performance. Any “forward-looking” statements are based on various assumptions, which assumptions may not prove to be correct. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that such assumptions and statements will accurately predict future events or actual performance of the subject. Past performance is not an indication of future results.Certain information contained herein may be derived from third party sources and has not been independently verified. COMMUNE has not and will not independently verify this information. Where such sources include opinions and projections, such opinions and projections should be ascribed only to the applicable third party source and not to COMMUNE.

    55 min

  8. 12/09/2025

    If You Skip This, You’ll Never Close Your First Deal

    Richard Mulder went from Girl/Chocolate pro to starting at zero in real estate. No residuals. No safety net. And every January 1 felt like day one again. In this episode he lays out exactly how he survived the reset: treat real estate like a contact sport, lead with questions to build real rapport, and stop pretending this is a side hustle. Watch if you care about: real estate sales, lead generation, new agent strategy, career reinvention, identity after sports, money and stewardship. Quick wins you’ll get: • Daily outreach cadence that actually compounds • The right way to build trust fast • Good debt vs bad debt in plain English • Why “all in” beats talent when the market slows Chapters: 0:00 Intro + Parenting Mirror: kids copy what you do 03:15 From Skating to Real Estate: Kevin story, first steps 07:51 Sales Reality: ground zero every Jan 1, planning the grind 08:56 Lead Gen = Contact Sport: momentum from consistent outreach 10:02 Skater Mindset Advantage: fail forward, don’t take “no” personal 11:57 Who Thrives in Residential: extrovert vs introvert, emotional navigation 14:06 All In, Not a Side Hustle: why dabblers wash out 16:01 Rapport First: selling is questions, listening, and proving you care 20:24 Faith & Identity Beyond Talent: purpose after pro life; building community 31:18 Was Jesus a Socialist?  The content of this video (“Video”) is for informational purposes only, is not offered as investment advice and should not be deemed as investment advice, and reflects the opinions and projections of COMMUNE as of the date of publication, which are subject to change without notice at any time subsequent to the date of issue. COMMUNE does not represent or warrant that the information presented in this Video is accurate, current, or complete or that the estimates, opinions, projections or assumptions made in the Video will prove to be accurate or realized.   Certain statements may reflect projections or expectations of future financial or economic performance.  Any “forward-looking” statements are based on various assumptions, which assumptions may not prove to be correct.  Accordingly, there can be no assurance that such assumptions and statements will accurately predict future events or actual performance of the subject. Past performance is not an indication of future results.   Certain information contained herein may be derived from third party sources and has not been independently verified. COMMUNE has not and will not independently verify this information. Where such sources include opinions and projections, such opinions and projections should be ascribed only to the applicable third party source and not to COMMUNE.   Neither this message nor its contents should be construed as legal, tax, investment, or other advice.  Individuals are urged to consult with their own tax, legal, and investment advisers before making any investment decision.

    53 min
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"Life With Mikey" is a dynamic podcast hosted by Mikey Taylor and Michael Michalov. Mikey Taylor, a former professional skateboarder turned real-estate-investing mogul, dives into the world of money, business, and culture. Drawing from his unique journey from skating the streets of LA to managing over $200 million in real estate, Mikey offers insightful discussions on achieving financial freedom and navigating the complexities of modern business. Michael Michalov, COO at COMMUNE boasts a robust 25-year journey in the financial services and real estate sectors.

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  • Creator
    Mikey Taylor
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
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  • Copyright
    © Mikey Taylor
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    LIFE WITH MIKEY

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