Raised in a low-income neighborhood, Mike Barron navigated a childhood fraught with challenges, including residing in Section-8 housing due to his family's financial constraints. Despite these difficulties, he found a pivotal turning point in his mid-twenties when he embraced fatherhood and met his future wife, Diana. This change sparked a new direction in his life, leading him to graduate from National University. His initial career spanned various roles at private educational institutions, eventually leading him to the presidency of InterCoast College, where he crafted a vision for personal and financial independence.