The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast

303: $12K On His First Deal After Getting Laid Off

Episode Summary

Micah Johnson made $12,000 on his first wholesale deal after getting laid off—here’s how he did it.

Episode Notes

After getting laid off, Micah Johnson turned a setback into a $12,000 payday on his first wholesale deal. In this episode, he shares how he made it happen fast with Ryan’s guidance and the mindset shift that set him up for success. Whether you’re facing challenges or just starting out, Micah’s journey proves that the right support and strategy can change everything.

 

KEY TALKING POINTS:

0:00 - Introduction

0:41 - Celebrating Micah Johnson’s First Deal

1:02 - Why He Decided To Start Wholesaling After Working In Real Estate

2:54 - How He Found His First Deal

5:14 - Working With A Realtor On Pocket Listings

7:47 - How He Found A Buyer

9:57 - Where He Plans On Getting More Deals

10:33 - His Income Goals With Wholesaling

12:22 - How He Felt After Losing His Job & Feeling Discouraged

16:24 - How Many Appointments He Went On Before One Deal

21:07 - His Performance Coaching Business

24:44 - How To Keep Fighting When You’re Ready To Quit

28:46 - Advice For People Struggling To Get Their First Deal

29:21 - Where To Find Micah Johnson

31:41 - Outro

 

LINKS:

Facebook: Micah Johnson

https://www.facebook.com/micah.johnson.790

 

Website: Micah Johnson

https://www.thecollectiveflow.com/

 

Instagram: David Lecko

https://www.instagram.com/dlecko

 

Website: DealMachine

https://www.dealmachine.com/pod

 

Instagram: Ryan Haywood

https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments

 

Ryan's Coaching Program:

https://www.skool.com/deal-mentor-academy-4559/about