Generating passive income and generational wealth isn't always about finding the next big investment or coming up with a million-dollar business idea. In most cases, it's about making a series of intentional decisions with your money, building surplus income, and consistently putting it to work.
That's what makes Michael Alberse's story so inspiring. Michael went from living in a self-built van while working as an Account Manager at Google to growing his net worth to $1.4M, creating multiple income streams that generate thousands of dollars in passive income every month. And most recently, Michael founded Trailmix Wealth, which helps everyday people build real wealth while enjoying the journey.
Michael's journey is especially meaningful to me because reading The Lifestyle Investor was the launchpad that changed how he thought about investing. He eventually became one of the first members of our Foundations program and the first to make the jump into Tribe of Investors.
In our conversation, Michael shares how he aggressively saved and invested early in his career, turned his Google Ads expertise into a cash-flowing business, and started building a diversified portfolio outside of the stock market. We also unpack some of his biggest wins and mistakes as an investor, the importance of learning from people further ahead of you, and why he's ultimately building wealth around the life he wants to live.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How creating surplus income and consistently reinvesting it can accelerate your path to financial freedom.
✅ Why Michael built a cash-flowing business that now requires only a few hours of his time each month.
✅ What Michael's biggest wins and losses in private investments taught him about deal structure and due diligence.
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