The Harsh Truth About Pro Skateboarding Money with Micky Papa
Update: 2025-09-09
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Skateboarding is changing fast and Micky Papa is adapting.
From scraping coins for a skate pass to paying off his mom’s mortgage at 17, this is the story of raw hustle, financial awakening, and what it really takes to build a future beyond pro skating.
In this episode of Life With Mikey, we dive deep with Micky Papa on the Olympic skater, Street League finalist, and rising real estate investor.
In this episode: - Why contests are replacing skate videos- How the skate industry is struggling (and who’s really making money)- Micky’s 11-year-old grind to afford skating- His powerful pivot from skateboarding to financial freedom through Airbnb investing- The mindset behind his sticker-selling eBay hustle and early money lessons
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