Deal Junkies - A Real Estate Podcast

Episode 223: The Habits of High Performers with Jan Johansen

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🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios.
In this episode, the Junkies sit down with Jan Johansen of LIV Optimized Wellness. Jan is a biohacker, entrepreneur, Gabe Johansen’s wife, and honestly one of the most impressive and kind people we’ve had in the studio. She has built a health and lifestyle approach specifically designed for high-performing individuals who want to operate at a high level in business, family, fitness, and life long term.
What makes Jan stand out is not just the knowledge she has around optimization, recovery, hormones, nutrition, routines, and performance, but how genuinely thoughtful and intentional she is with helping people improve their lives. You can tell very quickly that she truly cares about helping others feel better, perform better, and live better.
The conversation dives into the habits, routines, recovery systems, mindset shifts, and daily disciplines that help high performers maintain energy, focus, longevity, and balance while navigating demanding careers and busy lives.
This episode is all about optimizing your life so you can perform better in every area, not just business.
Follow Jan here:@jamel410 on Instagram
www.livoptimized.com
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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Episode 222: Financial Engineering

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Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS.
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🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios.
In this episode, the Junkies dive into the concept of “financial engineering” — what they believe is a more accurate and professional way to describe creative deal structuring in today’s market.
With social media influencers and wholesalers throwing around the term “creative finance” nonstop, the phrase has started to lose meaning. The guys break down the difference between gimmicks and real financial structuring, and how sophisticated operators actually think through deals, risk, leverage, partnerships, and capital stacks.
This conversation is all about solving problems, structuring opportunities, and understanding how real estate deals are actually put together behind the scenes.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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Episode 221: The Future of Property Management

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Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS.
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🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios.
In this episode, the Junkies dive into property management systems and how rapidly changing technology is making operations faster, more efficient, and more scalable than ever before.
From automation and AI tools to leasing systems, communication platforms, and operational workflows, they break down how modern property management is evolving and why the operators who adapt the fastest will have a major advantage moving forward.
This conversation is all about systems, efficiency, and the future of managing real estate at scale.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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Episode 220: What You Didn’t Know About Gabe Johansen

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Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS.
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🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios.
In this episode, we take a different angle and dive into what you don’t see about Gabe Johansen. Not just the deals or the business, but the background, mindset, and experiences that have shaped how he operates today.
This is a deeper look into who Gabe is, how he thinks, and what has driven his growth in real estate and beyond. From lessons learned along the way to the perspectives that guide his decisions, this episode pulls back the curtain on one of the key voices behind the Deal Junkies.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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Episode 219: Trevor Howard The Evolution

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You can also book a free 30-minute call with our team to talk deals, business, or just get insight.
Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS.
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🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios.
In one of our very first episodes, we sat down with Trevor Howard to hear his story. Now we’re back for an update.
In this episode, we revisit Trevor’s journey and break down what has changed, what has stayed the same, and how his perspective has evolved. From deals and business growth to mindset and life outside of real estate, this is a real look at what happens over time when you stay in the game.
This conversation gives insight into the progression of a real estate operator, the lessons learned along the way, and what it actually looks like to continue building year after year.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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Episode 218: The Why | What Gets Us Out of Bed Every Day

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You can also book a free 30-minute call with our team to talk deals, business, or just get insight.
Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS.
Start the conversation here:https://www.dealjunkiespodcast.com/
🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios.
In this episode, the Junkies step away from deals and dive into something deeper — their why. They talk about what actually gets them out of bed every morning, where their motivation comes from, and how they build the discipline to keep showing up day after day.
This is a raw conversation about purpose, drive, and the mindset behind everything they do. Beyond real estate, this episode is about understanding what fuels you, what keeps you going, and how to stay consistent even when it is hard.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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Episode 217: How to Start Investing in Real Estate

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You can also book a free 30-minute call with our team to talk deals, business, or just get insight.
Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS.
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🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios.
In this episode, Trevor and the Junkies kick off a new educational series designed for those who want to get started in real estate but are not exactly sure how. With so many new listeners coming in, this episode breaks down the fundamentals and gives a clear starting point for taking action.
They cover what it actually takes to begin investing, how to think about your first deal, and the key steps to move from learning to doing. Whether you are brand new or have been sitting on the sidelines, this episode is built to give you clarity and direction.
This is just the beginning. We are building out a full educational library to help you learn, take action, and continue growing.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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Episode 216: Trevor Needs Help... Navigating the Next Phase

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We’re always looking for great people to work with. If you want to partner on an investment, bring us a deal you're looking to broker or sell, or explore a larger JV opportunity with our team, reach out. We actively work with partners and operators on deals all the time.
You can also book a free 30-minute call with our team to talk deals, business, or just get insight.
Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS.
Start the conversation here:https://www.dealjunkiespodcast.com/
🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios.
In this episode, Trevor brings a real problem to the table. With shifts happening across the business, changing deal flow, and a new buy box, he’s trying to figure out what to focus on, how to stay productive, and where to actually spend his time.
The Junkies jump in to break it down — talking through how to navigate transitions, stay focused when things feel uncertain, and make the right moves when the path is not as clear. This is a raw, honest conversation about problem-solving in real time and leaning on the people around you to figure it out.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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Episode 215: The Wealth Transfer

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You can also book a free 30-minute call with our team to talk deals, business, or just get insight.
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🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios.
In this episode, the Junkies break down the wealth transfer and what it means for investors right now. They talk through where money is moving, why it is happening, and how those who understand it can position themselves to take advantage of it.
The conversation dives into generational shifts, ownership, and the opportunity being created as assets change hands. This is not just theory. It is about recognizing where we are in the cycle and making decisions that set you up long term.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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Episode 214: Building a Real Estate Empire at 26

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We’re always looking for great people to work with. If you want to partner on an investment, bring us a deal you're looking to broker or sell, or explore a larger JV opportunity with our team, reach out. We actively work with partners and operators on deals all the time.
Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS.
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🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by four experienced investors who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies and stories to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios.
In this episode, Trevor sits down with Dane for a full update. They cover what Dane is working on today, what it looks like operating and growing within Stack, and how he is navigating the real estate industry at just 26 years old.
The conversation dives into current deals, how they are thinking about the market, and what it actually takes to continue building in real estate at a young age. This is a real look at growth, responsibility, and execution inside an active real estate business.
Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too.
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