166 – Henrik Johansson – From Poker to Real Estate

Summary:

Today’s guest is Henrik Johansson. Henrik, a former high-stakes poker player, discussed his early poker journey, starting at age 13 and progressing to playing at the highest levels. He emphasized his strategy of shallow stacking and the mentorship from “Luck 123,” which focused on bankroll management, tilt control, and table selection. Henrik transitioned out of poker due to lack of motivation and founded Temple, a real estate company aiming to help young people become homeowners by renting apartments with the option to buy. Temple’s innovative model addresses housing affordability and has attracted interest from major investors.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

• [01:01] Henrik, welcome to the show…

  [1:58] Henrik Johansson’s Early Poker Journey

  • Henrik shares his early introduction to poker, starting around age 13, and playing for money by age 15.
  • First steps in learning poker, including buying a World Series of Poker video game and playing with play money online.
  • Convinced his father to provide $10 for him to play real money poker on Party Poker.
  • Henrik describes his initial experience on Party Poker, starting with low stakes and gradually building his bankroll.
  • Goes his early strategy of shallow stacking in no-limit hold’em cash games.

  [6:34] Mentorship and Early Strategies

  • Henrik recounts his interaction with a player named “Luck 123,” who provided valuable advice on bankroll management, tilt control, and table selection.
  • Describes his focus on shallow stacking and his disciplined approach to poker, including color-coding players in the lobby.
  • Transition to heads-up poker and his approach to studying and improving his game.

  [1:04] High-Stakes Poker and Career Progression

  • Henrik shares his decision to quit school at age 17 to focus on poker full-time, driven by his disinterest in working for others.
  • Henrik reflects on the importance of maintaining a high level of play and the challenges of dealing with downswings.

  [1:05] Transitioning Out of Poker

  • Challenges of transitioning out of poker and the lack of motivation once he achieved his main goals.
  • Interest in investing and his decision to start a real estate company called Temple.
  • Henrik describes Temple’s mission to help young people become homeowners and achieve financial independence.

  [1:16] Temple’s Business Model and Social Impact

  • Explains Temple’s model of renting apartments with the option for tenants to eventually buy them.
  • Highlights the conservative nature of the real estate industry and the need for innovation to address housing affordability.
  • Potential for political support and investment in Temple’s model, given its alignment with social goals.
  • Henrik emphasizes the importance of helping young people achieve financial independence and the broader impact of Temple’s mission.

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Key Learning Points: 

1. His initial interest in poker, influenced by the poker boom and the availability of poker content on TV.
2. Reflects on the importance of maintaining a high level of play and the challenges of dealing with downswings.
3. The potential for growth in the real estate market and the attractiveness of Temple’s business model.

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