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

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