The Invested Fathers

In this conversation, Kenny Johnson shares insights on leadership, partnerships, and personal development through his experiences in real estate and entrepreneurship. He discusses the importance of collaboration, the challenges of being a landlord, and the strategies for capital raising and lead generation. Throughout the discussion, he emphasizes the need for effective leadership and the value of...

In this engaging conversation, Kenny Johnson reconnects with Paul Cadavos, who shares his unique journey through his 3 businesses and fatherhood. They explore the realms of holistic health, the importance of prioritizing family, and the challenges of being a dad. Paul emphasizes the significance of community among fathers and the power of his faith to help him stay intentional as a husband and fat...

Welcome back ya'll! Weekly episodes resuming - solo episodes on Fridays; guest episodes on Wednesday. In this episode, host Kenny Johnson reconnects with his audience, sharing some life updates about his family and a brand new business venture. He emphasizes the importance of building a legacy as a father, investing in real estate for passive income, and the value of collaboration and leaders...

Kenny shares personal updates about his family, including the anticipation of a new baby. He discusses his focus on health, fitness and family right now, emphasizing the importance of routine and energy for family engagement. Additionally, he provides insights into his real estate business, including current projects and future plans, while encouraging listeners to consider real estate syndication...

Jonny Gamet joins the show to discuss his journey of balancing a demanding career in media, ministry, and personal life. Jonny reflects on his deep passion for sports and broadcasting, his tenure at Bob Jones University, and his transition to working at Heard Media. He explores the challenges and successes of managing multiple responsibilities, including his role as a student and family pastor, an...

In this episode, Kenny reflects on his recent Mother's Day celebrations before diving into a detailed analysis of his latest real estate deals. He shares insights into his decision-making process, deal structures, and the financial outcomes of three specific projects: 'Beverly Road', 'Broad Vista', and a 12-month seller-financing fix and flip. Kenny offers practical advice...

Kenny shares his personal experiences and effective strategies for buying homes, leveraging private money lenders, and investing in real estate. He details different ways he has successfully purchased properties, including direct neighborhood outreach and utilizing his wife’s keen neighborhood insights. Kenny also recounts his journey with hard and private money lending, his biggest deal ever, and...

In this episode, Logan Freeman (aka Mr. Kansas City) recounts his transformative journey from being an NFL player to becoming a highly successful real estate investor and a devoted father. Logan discusses the importance of breaking free from past thought patterns and focusing on the future, with a strong emphasis on intention and daily routines to train the subconscious mind. He also highlights th...

Cam Lawson shares his journey from high school sports star to landscaping, moving to Nashville, working in nonprofits, and ultimately achieving his PhD in Strategic Communication with a focus on social media's impact. Cam reflects on the importance of presence and intentionality as a father, balancing work and personal life, and the value of maintaining curiosity and empathy in a digitally po...

What's your strategy for raising resilient children through every stage of life, from toddlers to young adults? Today's episode, we will be emphasizing the importance of intentional fatherhood, covering the formative years (0-7), emphasizing presence and core identity; the confidence years (8-14), focusing on praising effort over outcomes; and the launch years (15-22), guiding children t...

Peter Schvetz, entrepreneur and real estate investor, discusses his dynamic career journey with Kenny. Peter recounts his transition from a traditional banking career to real estate investments, culminating in the founding of his container company, Liberty Containers. He shares how his experience in banking laid the foundation for his real estate ventures, the ups and downs of flipping houses, and...

Kenny challenges the belief that scaling up always means achieving more in terms of units, clients, employees, and revenue. He questions this notion by sharing personal experiences and examples from other investors, emphasizing that real success should be measured by freedom, peace, and presence rather than mere numerical growth. Doesn't burnout and frustration come with rapid scaling, and ad...

Vaughn Bethell discusses his 15-year career in the fitness industry, during which he built a successful business from 23 to over 350 clients before stepping away from it all in 2016. Overwhelmed by the physical, mental, and emotional toll, Vaughn transitioned to real estate and committed to putting his family first. He shares insights on personal development, the importance of self-care, and the v...

Kenny reflects on financial stability and shares his journey with home renovations and the challenges faced by contractors. He introduces Robert Kiyosaki's book, 'Cashflow Quadrant,' which he credits for transforming his mindset about money and time. Kenny aims to offer practical advice to help listeners break out of the grind of trading time for money, discussing the four quadrants...

Zach Sprunger discusses his journey as a State Farm agency owner in Greer, South Carolina, since 2020. Early expectations and the mindset he had going into the business were not actual reality. He shares insights on reinvesting in his business, facing and overcoming obstacles, and the importance of leaning into support systems. Zach also delves into lessons learned from partnering with larger bran...

What are lessons and themes you come back to time and time again in your entertainment choices?  Kenny reflects on the timeless lessons from a movie and a book he has really enjoyed, respectively 'About Time' and 'Ready Player One'.  The episode concludes with practical advice for real estate investors on the value of teamwork, patience, and focusing on gradual progress over pe...

Brian Baniqued is a seasoned real estate investor and developer. Brian shares insights into his illustrious real estate career which began in 1991, including his strategic prowess in multifamily properties and the importance of cash flow and investment management. Brian also delves into personal stories, detailing his journey moving from the Philippines to California at an early age, the significa...

Kenny reflects on his Christian upbringing and eventual deepening faith journey. Despite growing up in a Christian home, he realized that his early faith was more focused on rule-following than a genuine relationship with Jesus. This changed during college, where authentic experiences and meaningful interactions with fellow believers led him to a true spiritual awakening and relationship with Jesu...

Kenny discusses how three individuals transformed their financial futures through passive real estate investing. The first case study features a busy physician who regained his time and reduced his workload through real estate syndications. The second case study focuses on a seasoned stock market investor who diversified into real estate to achieve higher returns and less volatility. The final cas...

Kenny discusses the challenges and breakthroughs he has encountered with Realtors and Financial Advisors in the realm of capital raising and real estate syndication. He shares recent success stories of transforming these professionals from competitors to collaborators, providing them with insights into syndication. Kenny also announces his upcoming webinar on finding the right team to invest with,...

Michael LaManna shares his rich life journey—from growing up in an Italian family in the Bronx, struggling through school, and playing competitive soccer, to finding success in Silicon Valley and balancing family life.  As a business leader, Michael has helped companies grow from $125 million to $750 million, worked with industry giants like Cisco and General Dynamics, and built businesses with la...

Justin Almas joins the conversation to discuss the journey of career transitions and deep involvement in parenting. Justin shares memories from college years, his extensive background in ministry, and his recent transition to executive coaching focused on leaders and teams in transition. He offers insights into his personal and professional journey, including the sabbatical period he took to reeva...

TJ Breil joins the show to share his remarkable career journey from working in the mortgage industry to becoming a celebrated content creator known as The Lawn Dad. TJ discusses the challenges and triumphs he's faced, including his first tumultuous real estate investment in an Airbnb property in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. He opens up about the toxic relationships with real estate agents that ulti...

Kenny Johnson discusses the importance of leading by example in the household, emphasizing how actions, words, and priorities shape family life. He explores five key areas: serving with humility, walking in integrity, loving unconditionally, leading in faith, and disciplining with love, all supported by scripture.  Personal testimonies and experiences are shared to highlight these principles in ac...

Kenny discusses the importance of diversifying investments beyond one's own business to ensure financial security. He highlights examples of entrepreneurs who suffered from reinvesting all earnings back into their companies and those who missed out on opportunities due to fear of taxes. He introduces syndications as a way to achieve stable passive income and leverage tax strategies. Additiona...