Episode 544: Why Quitting Isn’t an Option When Life Gets Loud (A Real Investor Update) with Jessica Johnson

January 28, 2026•2 min read

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In this family cast episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, I sit down again with Jessica Johnson, one of our Wicked Smart® Associates who’s quietly stacking 3 Paydays® while juggling a full-time job, two young kids, and all of life’s curveballs. Since her first appearance back in October 2024, Jessica’s added multiple terms deals, navigated a unique mixed-use property, and even had her second baby, all while leaning heavily on our coaches and community to keep moving forward.

We talk about how she went from her first taken to stacking several more, the emotional reality of dealing with a challenging buyer who moved out, and why she now believes the only real failure is not trying. Jessica shares practical advice for moms in real estate, how she builds a schedule around naps and newborn chaos, what she took away from In The Trenches Bootcamp, and how she’s using books, audiobooks, and our “26 in 26” challenge to rebuild her mindset.

If you’re a working parent, a newer creative real estate investor, or someone who’s tempted to quit when deals get messy, this conversation will show you what’s possible when you stay in the game, rely on your coaches, and let the 3 Paydays® system work for you.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:14 18-month journey: from first taken to multiple 3 Paydays

02:52 New baby, no “pause” on deals

03:42 Real talk for moms in real estate

04:45 Navigating Mom brain vs. Builder brain

06:18 Leaning hard on coaches (and why that matters)

09:13 Book a discovery call with Smart Real Estate Coach team

11:20 Takeaways from joining the In the Trenches Bootcamp in 2023

12:26 Unique deal update & two properties on the market

14:05 Next 18–24 months: quit the job, grow a team, be home with the kids

15:02 Turning struggles into future mentorship

16:10 Advice to new investors: the only way to fail is not to start

19:01 Perspective & peace in the middle of the mess

20:06 Audiobooks, commute time & the “26 in 26” challenge

Quotables

“If I’m not making deals, I’m not going to be able to be where I want to be with you in the future.”

“The only way I can be a failure is if I don’t try.”

“If you don’t go through struggles, you’re not going to get real-life experience. And if you don’t get the real-life experience, you’re not going to be able to help others in the future.”

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