Life is an unpredictable journey where you can’t really tell what tomorrow will bring. You can only plan for what you want to achieve and employ strategies to make it happen. Some people are fortunate enough to fulfill their dreams early, while others have to wait unprecedentedly long. But whichever the case, one fact about life is that no situation is permanent. Things can always take a turn in line with the kind of decisions and choices you make. What’s impossible can turn into a possibility, as evidenced by the story of Mike Alden.
Mike is a self-made multi-million dollar entrepreneur with a story that can be described as from rags to riches. Born to an extremely humble background, Mike grew up a self-motivated and ambitious individual with big dreams. Young Mike was always unhappy with his and his family’s many life worries, and all he wanted was to change and make things better for his family. Growing up in such an environment also instilled in him the hunger and drive to use whatever he wanted to make more out of life. It also taught him the value of hard work, money, and saving while also being generous.
True to the belief that where there is a will, there is a way, Mike ventured into the business world as an ambitious individual with big dreams. His drive and desire to better himself led him to accomplish more than he could ever have imagined. It’s an incredible journey that saw him grow and scale from a kid in the projects to an internationally recognized author. In addition, Mike has been able to create a thriving business empire, owning and managing multiple companies generating hundreds of millions. Mike’s life has since become the complete opposite of what he would have imagined in his wildest dreams.
Mike is not only a successful entrepreneur but also a celebrated author with one of the most inspiring books. He has been recognized three times by Inc Magazine and is a Wall Street Journal and the USA Today best-selling author. One of Mike’s most notable achievements as an entrepreneur is being listed in the Boston Business Journal’s 40 under 40.
Mike’s most significant challenge was having his accounts frozen under unclear circumstances.
“As an entrepreneur, we are constantly faced with challenges. I’ve had merchant accounts frozen, bank accounts frozen, millions embezzled from me, to name a few. But one key thing I’ve learned is that if you are willing to stay in the game of life and business, you will prevail. The key is staying on the field when it feels like the whole world is trying to kick you off,” Mike explains.
Mike advises others to continue putting in the hard work as there is no shortcut to success. To Mike, the first 95% of your efforts are important but what matters most is the last 5%. Never settle for less, even when you feel like you are at your lowest.
Mike would love to see The Alden Report grow to become one of the top podcasts globally and continue to see his personal brand grow in respect and acclaim.
