Dec 28, 2022
Mike Hardy is a true renaissance man – he’s an Ironman, student pilot, real estate investor, sought-after speaker, leadership expert, fund manager, and a business coach for mortgage and real estate professionals. He has spoken at national conferences and events such as Todd Duncan’s High Trust Sales Mastery, with an audience of over 30,000 people, and has been quoted on Fox Business News and interviewed by USA Today.
Mike is an authority in the real estate and mortgage business, often sought out for his unique insights into such issues as the comparison between the 2007 and 2022 housing markets. He is currently the Managing Partner of California & Nevada business for Churchill Mortgage, leading a top 1% nationwide $100 million origination team, and overseeing 30 employees managing $500 million. His teams help more than 1,200 families annually with a purchase or refinance.
As the Principal and Co-Founder of CYRUS Opportunity Zone Fund, Mike lends his expertise to helping investors harness the power of tax-free investing through OZs. CYRUS was launched in 2019 and is currently working towards developing 100+ cash-flowing units in addition to multiple fix and flip projects.
Mike is a husband of 25 years, a father to 4 kids, and is actively involved in philanthropic efforts throughout his Southern California community. He loves using his experience to add value to people's lives through speaking, coaching, and mentorship.
In this episode, Mike discusses the different methods of making money – trading time for money, keeping money, and growing money – assesses what skill sets are needed for each. He explores how incentives are aligned and how capital is being attracted to hard-hit areas, leading to improved standards of living and businesses. He reflects on the importance of having the right mindset and environment to create meaningful opportunities in life. To learn more about Mike and his work, listeners can visit Cyrus Opportunity Zone Fund!
[00:01 - 02:50] Exploring The Benefits Of Creating Businesses And Jobs
[02:51 - 07:42] Unlocking The Possibilities Of Money
[07:43 - 18:32] Closing Segment
Tweetable Quotes:
“You make a living by what you get, but you really make a life by what you give.” – Mike Hardy
“Every person's debt is somebody else's asset.” – Mike Hardy
You can connect with Mike through his:
Website: Cyrus Opportunity Zone Fund
LinkedIn: Mike Hardy
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