Only poor people think the system is rigged: Life With Mikey Episode 28 with Dr. Brad Klontz

In this episode of Life With Mikey, we sit down with the multi-faceted entrepreneur Matt Coulter to unpack his wild journey from real estate to running nonprofits and even owning restaurants. Matt shares his philosophy on balancing business and philanthropy, the truth about nonprofits (including how some are set up for tax loopholes 👀), and the future of AI in real estate.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 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.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. No representations or warranties are made by the Commune Capital, LLC or any other person or entity as to the future profitability of investments discussed or the results of making an investment.From 1998 to 2021, Commune RESOP REIT, LLC (“RESOP”); Asset Backed Lending Partners, LP (“ABLP”) funds was managed by Alliance Financial Group, Inc. or its subsidiary. In 2021, AFG engaged in a reorganization where AFG contributed the ownership interest in the manager of RESOP, and ABLP to Commune Capital. AFG is the majority owner of Commune Capital.This content does not constitute an offer to invest and such offer will only be made by means of a confidential 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.

25 Feb 56min

The housing market is in crisis—high interest rates, low supply, and skyrocketing prices. Can anything fix this? In this episode of Life With Mikey, we sit down with mortgage expert Brad Rice to break down the state of real estate, the factors keeping home prices high, and what needs to happen for affordability to improve. We dive deep into the 2008 crash vs. today, interest rates, mortgage lending, and why California’s real estate market is so tough.Topics Covered: Why home affordability is at an all-time low The 2008 housing crash vs. today—what’s different? Why a market crash isn’t coming The role of interest rates and supply shortages How politics and regulations are shaping the future of real estate Brad’s take on investing in California real estateThe 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 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.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. No representations or warranties are made by the Commune Capital, LLC or any other person or entity as to the future profitability of investments discussed or the results of making an investment.From 1998 to 2021, Commune RESOP REIT, LLC (“RESOP”); Asset Backed Lending Partners, LP (“ABLP”) funds was managed by Alliance Financial Group, Inc. or its subsidiary. In 2021, AFG engaged in a reorganization where AFG contributed the ownership interest in the manager of RESOP, and ABLP to Commune Capital. AFG is the majority owner of Commune Capital.This content does not constitute an offer to invest and such offer will only be made by means of a confidential 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.

18 Feb 53min

In this episode ofLife With Mikey, Johnny Robinson & Sergio Silesky share their wild entrepreneurial journey—starting with a $150 window cleaning side hustle in college to scaling multiple businesses, including a $3M+ service academy. They break down how they built, sold, and reinvested in their businesses, revealing lessons in scaling, working with private equity, and creating passive income through "boring businesses."👀What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ How they turned a $150 investment into a 7-figure company✅ The hidden power of "boring businesses" & why they're a goldmine 💎✅ The secret to scaling a home service business WITHOUT employees✅ Why they gave away 50% of their revenue (and made more money doing it)✅ The biggest mistakes they made when raising capital & how they recoveredThe 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 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.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. No representations or warranties are made by the Commune Capital, LLC or any other person or entity as to the future profitability of investments discussed or the results of making an investment.From 1998 to 2021, Commune RESOP REIT, LLC (“RESOP”); Asset Backed Lending Partners, LP (“ABLP”) funds was managed by Alliance Financial Group, Inc. or its subsidiary. In 2021, AFG engaged in a reorganization where AFG contributed the ownership interest in the manager of RESOP, and ABLP to Commune Capital. AFG is the majority owner of Commune Capital.This content does not constitute an offer to invest and such offer will only be made by means of a confidential 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.

11 Feb 1h 2min

Real Estate, Squatters, and the Homelessness Crisis: Life With Mikey Episode 27 with George McCleary  In this episode of Life With Mikey, Mikey Taylor sits down with George McCleary, a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur. They dive deep into real estate strategies, the challenges of managing properties, and the growing issues of squatter rights and homelessness. George shares his insights on navigating complex housing markets, his viral journey tackling squatter scams, and how policy changes impact development. The conversation spans topics like: The rise and disruption of Airbnb and Uber George’s multifamily and industrial real estate projects Squatter Defender: George's mission to educate property owners Tackling homelessness: Shelter-first vs. housing-first models Real estate wins and lessons learned Disclosure: 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 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. 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. No representations or warranties are made by the Commune Capital, LLC or any other person or entity as to the future profitability of investments discussed or the results of making an investment. From 1998 to 2021, Commune RESOP REIT, LLC (“RESOP”); Asset Backed Lending Partners, LP (“ABLP”) funds was managed by Alliance Financial Group, Inc. or its subsidiary. In 2021, AFG engaged in a reorganization where AFG contributed the ownership interest in the manager of RESOP, and ABLP to Commune Capital. AFG is the majority owner of Commune Capital. This content does not constitute an offer to invest and such offer will only be made by means of a confidential 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.

28 Jan 1h

On this episode of Life With Mikey, Mikey Taylor and Michael Michalov catch up with skateboarding legend Mike Mo Capaldi. After dominating the skate scene and building a name as one of the most stylish skaters ever, Mike Mo is taking on a new challenge: revolutionizing the way skateboarding competitions are run with PSL Skateboarding. Mike Mo shares his journey from going pro at just 15 to dealing with a career-ending injury and pivoting into business. Now, with PSL, he’s bringing a fresh take to skate contests, creating a format that’s easy to follow, exciting for fans, and designed to showcase skateboarding’s best talent. 🎯 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: - How a freak accident changed Mike Mo’s path and led him to entrepreneurship - The story behind PSL Skateboarding and why it’s set to shake up the industry - Why team-based skate competitions could be the future of the sport - Insights on risk-taking, bouncing back, and staying focused on big ideas - A sneak peek at the first PSL event, including the fantasy app and innovative scoring format 🌐 Learn more about PSL: PSLskateboarding.com 🚨 Mark Your Calendar: The first-ever PSL event kicks off on Feb 1st, 6pm PT. 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 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. 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. No representations or warranties are made by the Commune Capital, LLC or any other person or entity as to the future profitability of investments discussed or the results of making an investment. From 1998 to 2021, Commune RESOP REIT, LLC (“RESOP”); Asset Backed Lending Partners, LP (“ABLP”) funds was managed by Alliance Financial Group, Inc. or its subsidiary. In 2021, AFG engaged in a reorganization where AFG contributed the ownership interest in the manager of RESOP, and ABLP to Commune Capital. AFG is the majority owner of Commune Capital. This content does not constitute an offer to invest and such offer will only be made by means of a confidential 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.

21 Jan 1h 3min

Los Angeles is on fire! Could that have been prevented? What is going on... In this episode of Life With Mikey, we're stepping away from our usual business and real estate investing topics to address this urgent issue. Join us as we dive deep into California's wildfire management failures, including overregulation, neglected forest management, housing policies in fire-prone areas, and the growing insurance crisis. We'll explore how decades of political indecision have left the state vulnerable and what needs to change to protect communities, property, and lives. Disclosure: 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 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. 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. No representations or warranties are made by the Commune Capital, LLC or any other person or entity as to the future profitability of investments discussed or the results of making an investment. From 1998 to 2021, Commune RESOP REIT, LLC (“RESOP”); Asset Backed Lending Partners, LP (“ABLP”) funds was managed by Alliance Financial Group, Inc. or its subsidiary. In 2021, AFG engaged in a reorganization where AFG contributed the ownership interest in the manager of RESOP, and ABLP to Commune Capital. AFG is the majority owner of Commune Capital. This content does not constitute an offer to invest and such offer will only be made by means of a confidential 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.

11 Jan 54min

Think starting a business is the best path to success? Think again. In this eye-opening episode of Life With Mikey, Mikey Taylor and business acquisition expert Josh Wilson challenge the traditional entrepreneurial mindset. They dive into the numbers that reveal why buying an established business is far more successful than starting from scratch—and share real-world strategies for finding, financing, and scaling businesses without burning out. From Josh’s journey of pivoting from real estate to thriving in business acquisitions, to Mikey’s hard-earned lessons about risk, reward, and the power of creative deals, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Plus, they touch on COVID’s lasting impact on the market, the rise of private equity, and why most startups are doomed from the start. If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a business—or wondered why your startup struggles—this conversation will change the way you think about entrepreneurship.

7 Jan 53min