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The Academy Presents podcast


Dec 30, 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 dives into the importance of self-care and how it can help you break out of a negative cycle. He discusses his experiences with recognizing emotional vampires, managing their energy levels, and understanding morality. He shares his experience of finding an accountant who understands what you bring them and offers advice on how to make informed decisions that are beneficial for your finances. To learn more about Mike and his work, listeners can visit Cyrus Opportunity Zone Fund!

 

[00:01 - 01:51] Unlocking Optimal Wellbeing Through The Core Four

  • Mike discusses being intentional and understanding that you can learn from anyone
  • Picking your battles and recognizing when a conversation isn’t worth getting involved in

 

[01:52 - 14:01] Prioritizing Your Health Through Self-Discovery And Mind Management

  • Understanding the energy people bring and the frequency they operate with
  • Identifying emotional vampires who suck all the happiness out of a room
  • Holistic health includes mental, spiritual, and physical health
  • The core four processes every morning to get your mind right:
  • Proper nutrition
  • Prayer or meditation or journaling
  • Thoughtful for your family
  • Learn and teach something new
  • Health is not only for the wealthy but for those who understand its worth
  • Prioritizing health is important as it cannot be regained once lost

 

[14:02 - 19:52] Closing Segment

  • Mike advises listeners how forward-thinking accountants can offer more beneficial tax strategies and that finding trustworthy experts to provide guidance is important
  • To learn more about Mike and his work, listeners can visit Cyrus Opportunity Zone Fund!

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“I'm a believer that your outside is always a reflection of your inside over time. And your business is always going to be a trailing effect of how you show up in all areas of life.” – Mike Hardy

 

“When you find the team that allows you to run fast and not get caught in a trap that you're not aware of.” – Mike Hardy

 

You can connect with Mike through his:

Website: Cyrus Opportunity Zone Fund

LinkedIn: Mike Hardy

 

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