Johnny to a Million

Johnny to a Million

By Johnny GoeddeBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Johnny to a Million episodes

  • 417, Side Hustles, and Controlled Chaos

    417 is in the final stretch. Tight timelines, moving pieces, and real pressure to get it done.

    This episode breaks down what it actually looks like when a deal is nearing the finish line—locking in investors, navigating last-minute decisions, and handling the pressure that comes with it.

    Alongside that, I get into flipping cars for quick cash, using Furnish Finder as a strategy, and what it takes to keep momentum when life doesn’t slow down.

    From local meetings to driving across the state for opportunity, this is a real look at stacking wins while everything hits at once.

    1 hr 12 min
  • Deals, Building the Life Platform, and the Next Move

    417 Parker is officially under contract. Now the focus shifts to finding investors and executing the BRRRR strategy. I break down the plan for the property and why I’m leaning hard into the Furnish Finder mid-term rental model.

    I also talk about another potential property in the Rothschild area that has promise but comes with foundation concerns that need to be understood before making a move.

    On the flip side of the hustle, the Nissan is getting an $85 fuel pump installed and could turn into a quick $4–5k flip if it runs right. I’m still waiting on the title for the Kia Rio, and I explain why I passed on a $1,000 non-running OBS truck.

    A big part of this episode is the Life Platform concept — building systems, leverage, and long-term opportunity instead of just chasing the next deal.

    Plus a proud dad moment with Kinsley placing first in a cookie competition and some thoughts from reading Personality Plus by Florence Littauer about understanding how people think and operate.

    Real estate, car flips, building systems, and figuring things out one step at a time.

    1 hr 57 min
  • Life After Transplant

    This episode is a raw check-in after a kidney transplant and double nephrectomy. What recovery actually looks like. What nobody tells you. The physical pain, mental shifts, wins, setbacks, and the mindset required to move forward when your body gets rebuilt from the inside out.


    1 hr 31 min
  • Through Her Eyes

    This episode is different.
    My daughter joins me for a real conversation about how she sees the world — and how she’s seen mine change through sickness, hospital trips, and hard days. We talk about feelings, fear, strength, and the things kids notice that adults often miss. No scripts. No pretending. Just an honest look at life through an 8-year-old’s eyes, and what it’s taught me as a father.

    52 min
  • Pivot with out pause

    I talk through where things actually stand: a stagnant housing market, early momentum in the we buy cars hustle, and a couple vehicles under verbal agreement that show progress even before anything closes. Small wins, real movement, and the logistics it takes to scale.

    On the health side, I get into upcoming counseling, a new primary care appointment, and the reality of multiple surgeries on the horizon. Not panic, not denial — just handling what’s in front of me.

    Personally, life is messy. A trashed house, forgotten Christmas presents, a dog that eats everything, a hole in the wall covered with picture frames, and the exhaustion that follows the holidays. New Year’s Eve behind the bar didn’t hit like I hoped, and that’s part of the story too.

    I also talk about my daughter’s birthday, planning a kids’ party at a bar (yeah, it’s unconventional), and trying to show up as a dad while everything overlaps.

    This episode isn’t about having it figured out. It’s about staying in the game when money, health, and family all collide — and choosing to keep moving anyway.

    1 hr 48 min
  • Leads, Responsibility, and Reality Checks - Deals, Work, and Getting Real

    In this episode I get honest about where things actually stand. We break down the real status of the leads - James, Brandon, and the Ontonagon house - and why slowing down and running clean numbers matters. I talk about stepping up my responsibility at work, a conversation with my old man about shrooms, and the mental weight of trying to balance money, discipline, and momentum.

    We also hit the personal side: a new tattoo, the kidney match situation with Kristen, snowmobile trails opening up, the bar starting to pick up again, and why crossing lines at work always comes with a cost. No fluff. Just accountability, lessons learned, and what I'm locking in moving forward.

    1 hr 52 min
  • Episode 8: New Leads, New Investors, New Prospects

    In this episode, I go over the newest leads from Facebook marketing. details on each response and possible exit strategies. Talking about black friday deals and steals. More testing down at foredert and blurred lines on the personal side of life. enjoy.


    also the video and audio had an issue this is all audio. thanks for listening.

    57 min
  • Episode 7 — Froedtert, Family, and Finding My People

    Today was all health and perspective. I spent the day down at Froedtert getting answers, checking my reality, and walking out with more clarity than fear. Talked about family, how grateful I am for the ones who show up, and how that support hits different when life gets real. Wrapped the day thinking about teaming up with my daughter’s friend’s dad—someone who actually matches my drive. Solid episode. Straight talk, no fluff.


    48 min
  • The Starfish Strategy

    Ontonagon fell through, River Street's price just dropped, and I'm refocusing for the week

    - lining up new moves, revisiting the apartments, and stacking some unexpected wins through the Starfish app.

    In this episode, I talk about how small savings turn into big momentum — from grabbing cash-back at Arby's, Ace, and Tractor Supply to staying sharp when deals don't go your way.

    If you want to learn how l'm using Starfish to save money or join a group chat where we trade real-life hacks, text me at (715)

    539-6436.

    This one's about keeping the grind going - saving, hustling, and staying in the game when the big deals hit pause.

    41 min
  • Momentum Matters

    In this episode, Johnny Goedde shares updates on his life, including insights into real estate, personal challenges, and health experiences. He discusses his journey with dialysis, the importance of maintaining a positive attitude, and the opportunities that arise from networking. Johnny reflects on the little victories in life and emphasizes the significance of being a good person in both personal and professional realms. He concludes with motivational thoughts on pursuing goals and staying focused on what truly matters.

    29 min

About Johnny to a Million

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I'm Johnny. Small-town hustler, real estate dabbler, AI experimenter, and bartender. I'm starting from debt, divorce, heartbreak, diagnosed with ADD, and a Goal. This channel is where I document every step of the way to a million.