DiscoverNo Vacancy with Taylor AvakianWould You Quit Pro Skating for $350 Million in Real Estate? His Insane Story!
Would You Quit Pro Skating for $350 Million in Real Estate? His Insane Story!

Would You Quit Pro Skating for $350 Million in Real Estate? His Insane Story!

Update: 2025-09-23
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How does a professional skateboarder transition into building a $400M real estate portfolio?


In this episode of No Vacancy, Taylor Avakian sits down with Mikey Taylor — former pro skater turned entrepreneur, investor, and city councilman. Mikey shares his unique path from skating the streets to leading one of the most successful real estate ventures in Southern California.


You’ll learn:

- How Mikey reinvented himself after a pro skating career

- The mindset shift from athlete to entrepreneur and investor

- Lessons from building community-driven real estate projects

- Why discipline and creativity go hand-in-hand in business

- Mikey’s advice for athletes, creators, and anyone facing reinvention


Whether you’re in sports, business, or real estate, Mikey’s story offers a powerful blueprint for resilience, creativity, and long-term success.


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Would You Quit Pro Skating for $350 Million in Real Estate? His Insane Story!

Would You Quit Pro Skating for $350 Million in Real Estate? His Insane Story!

Taylor Avakian | Los Angeles Multifamily Broker