A Better Life with Brandon Turner
Brandon Turner
Uncover the secrets to living a BetterLife with us - investors and friends, Brandon Turner & Cam Cathcart. Join our conversations about real estate investing, wealth building, and lifestyle design with industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs. Join us as we explore the habits, actions, and beliefs that will lead you to your BetterLife without losing your soul.
Uncover the secrets to living a BetterLife with us - investors and friends, Brandon Turner & Cam Cathcart. Join our conversations about real estate investing, wealth building, and lifestyle design with industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs. Join us as we explore the habits, actions, and beliefs that will lead you to your BetterLife without losing your soul.
What it REALLY Takes to Become a Millionaire Through Real Estate in 2026
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What does it REALLY take to become a millionaire in 2026 and 2027? I sat down with Cam Cathcart, Michael Ketchin, and Geoff Gane to talk about building wealth in today's real estate market. But things got HEATED when Michael challenged Cam on his goal of making $100,000 PER MONTH in cash flow. And honestly? I realized I needed to hear some of the same things. In this episode: Why successful investors struggle to reach the NEXT level Where the biggest real estate opportunities are right now How your network can accelerate your success Why being busy doesn't mean you're going ALL IN How fear and lifestyle inflation hold investors back What it actually takes to become a millionaire today The biggest takeaway? Your goals don't matter if your daily actions don't match them. This conversation challenged all of us, and I think it'll challenge you too. Heads-up: There's some strong language in this episode! We decided to leave the conversation intact, so keep that in mind if you're listening with kids around. Drop a comment: Are YOU actually putting in the work your goals require? Subscribe 🔔 for more conversations about real estate, wealth, and building a BetterLife. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Why This Episode Changed How I Think 01:29 – How to Make Millions in Today's Real Estate Market 05:30 – How the Right Network Can Change Your Life 10:54 – The Conversation Gets HEATED 13:28 – How to Find Deals When the Numbers Don't Work 17:14 – Why Investors Are Losing Money in Today's Market 24:20 – Cam's $100,000/Month Goal Gets Challenged 26:14 – Are You Working Hard or Just Staying Busy? 34:39 – Can You Build Wealth Without Sacrificing Family? 46:43 – Why Successful Investors Stop Growing 52:10 – How to Find Your Fire Again 58:06 – What It REALLY Takes to Become a Millionaire 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 💰 NEED TO REFINANCE OR GET A LOAN? https://betterliferef.com/ 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/ 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS http://bit.ly/4wJyPwc ❌ DISCLAIMER This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, legal, tax, or investment advice. Real estate investing involves risk, and results are not guaranteed. Always do your own due diligence and consult qualified professionals before making financial or investment decisions.
Depending on who you ask, real estate is either falling apart or presenting some of the best buying opportunities we've seen in years. So which is it? I sat down with Cam Cathcart, Ben Humble, and Michael Miller to figure out what's ACTUALLY happening in the real estate market right now. And as usual, we didn't exactly agree on everything. We're talking falling home prices, rising foreclosures, struggling house flippers, and why some investors are finding incredible deals while others can't seem to make the numbers work. In this episode: - Why the real estate market might be frozen rather than crashing - What's happening to multifamily properties versus single-family homes - Why rising foreclosures don't necessarily mean another 2008 - How new investors can find off-market deals without spending thousands on marketing - Whether house flipping still makes sense in today's market - Why luxury real estate might be outperforming traditional housing - What we'd each do differently if we were starting over today 🏠 WANT TO FIND OFF-MARKET DEALS? I put together a FREE playbook showing you how to approach pre-foreclosure opportunities and start conversations with potential sellers. Just head to my Instagram and DM me the word PRE26: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/ Drop a comment: Do YOU think the real estate market is crashing or crushing right now? Subscribe and hit the bell 🔔 for more conversations about real estate, business, financial freedom, and building a BetterLife.00:00 – Is the Real Estate Market Crashing? 02:16 – What's Actually Happening to Home Prices? 04:45 – Why the Housing Market Might Be Frozen 08:18 – Price Cuts, Builder Confidence, and Foreclosures 11:01 – Are Foreclosures Really Surging? 15:03 – How to Find Distressed Properties 19:55 – Finding Real Estate Deals With Almost NO Marketing Budget 26:07 – What Investors Are Seeing on the Ground 30:30 – Should You Sell at a Loss or Hold? 34:03 – Is House Flipping Still a Good Business? 36:51 – Why Luxury Real Estate Is Different 39:59 – Our Best Advice for Investors Right Now 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 💰 NEED TO REFINANCE OR GET A LOAN? https://betterliferef.com/ 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/ 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS http://bit.ly/4wJyPwc ❌ DISCLAIMER This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, legal, tax, or investment advice. Real estate investing involves risk, and results are not guaranteed. Always do your own due diligence and consult qualified professionals before making financial or investment decisions.
Two of the biggest names in real estate just announced they're quitting. Ryan Pineda is shutting down his flipping and wholesaling business. Graham Stephan is selling his Los Angeles rental portfolio. So... do they know something the rest of us don't? I got Cam Cathcart, Ben Humble, and Michael Miller together to talk about what's REALLY happening in real estate right now. And then, in the middle of the conversation, I decided to call Ryan Pineda himself. And he actually picked up. In this episode: - Why Ryan Pineda is walking away from flipping and wholesaling after nearly 1,000 deals - What Graham Stephan's decision to sell his rentals says about today's market - How real estate teaches you skills that can make you successful in almost ANY business - Why hiring cheap talent could be costing you millions - The difference between making active income and building long-term wealth - Who should (and shouldn't) be getting into real estate right now Drop a comment: Are Ryan and Graham making the right move, or would you be buying MORE real estate right now? Subscribe and hit the bell 🔔 for more conversations about real estate investing, financial freedom, and building a BetterLife. 00:00 – A $12,000 Rental Car Deposit?! 03:20 – Ryan Pineda and Graham Stephan Are Quitting Real Estate? 06:02 – Why Ryan Is Walking Away From Flipping 11:26 – Is Real Estate the Best Way to Learn Business? 16:35 – The Hiring Mistake That Could Cost You Millions 20:39 – Why Graham Stephan Is Selling His Rentals 23:04 – Ryan Pineda Calls Into the Podcast! 29:17 – Inside Ryan's $10 Million Golf Mastermind 35:36 – Ryan's Advice for New Real Estate Investors 41:25 – Why Now Might Be the Best Time to Start Investing 50:00 – Should You Chase Cash Flow or Long-Term Wealth? 01:05:59 – Who Should NOT Invest in Real Estate Right Now? 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 💰 NEED TO REFINANCE OR GET A LOAN? https://betterliferef.com/ 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/ 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS http://bit.ly/4wJyPwc ❌ DISCLAIMER This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, legal, tax, or investment advice. Real estate investing involves risk, and results are not guaranteed. Always do your own due diligence and consult qualified professionals before making financial or investment decisions.
Networking sucks. At least, that's what my buddy Omni Casey and I think. But here's the problem... some of the biggest opportunities I've ever had in real estate came from the PEOPLE I knew. Not the properties. Not the money. The relationships. So I brought Omni on the podcast to talk about how to actually build a network of successful investors, mentors, and friends WITHOUT being that weird guy handing out business cards and asking to "pick your brain." In this episode: 🞄 How Omni went from selling surfboards to building a massive real estate portfolio 🞄 The right (and wrong) way to approach successful people for mentorship 🞄 8 strategies for building relationships that can change your business 🞄 Why the people you surround yourself with determine how far you'll go 🞄 How to turn a room full of strangers into actual friendships and opportunities 🞄 Why Omni and I are teaming up to bring free real estate investing communities across America Here's the thing: you don't need to know a thousand people. You need to build genuine relationships with the RIGHT people. And sometimes, one conversation can change the entire direction of your life. Drop a comment: What's the most valuable relationship you've built through real estate investing? 🏠 FIND A LOCAL REAL ESTATE INVESTING COMMUNITY: Omni and I are teaming up to expand the Cash Flow Breakfast Club! These are FREE local meetups designed to help investors learn, connect, and actually build relationships. Want to attend a club or help launch one in your area? https://beardybrandon.com/launch Subscribe and hit the bell 🔔 for more conversations about real estate, business, financial freedom, and building a BetterLife. 00:00 – Why Networking Actually Matters 02:18 – From Selling Surfboards to Real Estate 06:29 – How to Find a Mentor (Without Being Weird) 08:56 – Is Paying to Get in the Room Worth It? 12:38 – Strategy #1 15:31 – Introducing the Cash Flow Breakfast Club 25:41 – Strategy #2 29:42 – Strategy #3 34:04 – Strategy #4 39:44 – Strategy #5 43:11 – Strategy #6 47:11 – Strategy #7 49:50 – Strategy #8 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 💰 NEED TO REFINANCE OR GET A LOAN? https://betterliferef.com/ 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/ 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS http://bit.ly/4wJyPwc ❌ DISCLAIMER This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, legal, tax, or investment advice. Real estate investing involves risk, and results are not guaranteed. Always do your own due diligence and consult qualified professionals before making financial or investment decisions.
Real estate has changed. Strategies that felt almost impossible to screw up five years ago are getting investors crushed today... while other corners of the market are quietly producing some incredible opportunities. So Cam, Ben, Michael, and I sat down and asked a simple question: What real estate strategies would we ACTUALLY bet on going into 2026 and 2027? In this episode: 🞄 The real estate strategies we're actively avoiding right now 🞄 Why simply buying a rental and waiting might not cut it anymore 🞄 10 strategies we believe can still work extremely well in today's market 🞄 Why operations are becoming more important than the asset itself 🞄 The strategies we're personally buying, watching, and staying away from 🞄 Why the “best” strategy still comes with problems you'll have to solve Here's the biggest takeaway: there is no easy strategy. Every one of these has problems. The opportunity is finding a problem YOU are willing to become world-class at solving. Pick your thing. Go all in. Get good at it. Drop a comment: Which strategy would YOU bet on for 2026-2027? Subscribe and hit the bell 🔔 for more conversations about real estate, business, financial freedom, and building a BetterLife. 00:00 – The Strategies We're AVOIDING 11:03 – The Problem With Subject To 26:05 – Our Top 10 Strategies for 2026 26:17 – Strategy #10 29:15 – Strategy #9 31:09 – Strategy #8 38:04 – Strategy #7 41:08 – Strategy #6 48:47 – Strategy #5 1:10:53 – Strategy #4 1:11:56 – Strategy #3 1:15:19 – Strategy #2 1:17:31 – Strategy #1 🏠 WANT TO FIND THE BEST REAL ESTATE DEAL OF YOUR LIFE? Ben and I are hosting a 75-day challenge to help you find, negotiate, and buy an incredible real estate deal. Join us here for just $13: https://beardybrandon.com/bestever 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 💰 NEED TO REFINANCE OR GET A LOAN? https://betterliferef.com/ 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/ 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS http://bit.ly/4wJyPwc ❌ DISCLAIMER This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, legal, tax, or investment advice. Real estate investing involves risk, and results are not guaranteed. Always do your own due diligence and consult qualified professionals before making financial or investment decisions.
Things got a little heated on this one. And the funny part is... this wasn't even supposed to be a podcast. We were hanging out with Ben Humble after last week's episode when Cam started pressing him on his system for finding real estate deals - and the debate took off from there. The conversation was too good NOT to share, so... here's the accidental podcast. In this episode: 🞄 Ben and Cam debate what it ACTUALLY takes to consistently find great deals 🞄 Why your market might be the problem - not your acquisition system 🞄 The difference between being a real estate investor and building a real estate business 🞄 Why success online doesn't always mean someone is great at what they teach 🞄 The surprisingly complicated ethics of wholesaling real estate Nobody really backed away from disagreement on this one. We got into everything from acquisition systems and scaling into new markets to authenticity, wholesaling, and whether the industry needs more regulation. And somewhere in the middle... Cam attempted a handstand. Drop a comment: Where do YOU draw the ethical line with wholesaling? And the more important question: Can Cam do handstands, or is it all just talk? Subscribe and hit the bell 🔔 for more conversations about real estate, business, financial freedom, and building a BetterLife. 00:00 – Things Got a Little Heated... 07:32 – Ben's 5 Filters for Finding Better Deals 16:09 – The Real Advantage: Collaboration & Leverage 24:11 – Real Estate Investors vs. Real Estate Business Owners 31:36 – Why This Debate Got Personal 38:22 – Is Wholesaling Real Estate Unethical? 48:32 – Should Wholesalers Be Regulated? 57:09 – Where Does the Ethical Line Actually Sit? 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 💰 NEED TO REFINANCE OR GET A LOAN? https://betterliferef.com/ 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/ 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS http://bit.ly/4wJyPwc ❌ DISCLAIMER This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, legal, tax, or investment advice. Real estate investing involves risk, and results are not guaranteed. Always do your own due diligence and consult qualified professionals before making financial or investment decisions.
Ben Humble escaped communist Romania as a kid, lived in a refugee camp, moved to Canada, failed math twice, started a cleaning business... and somehow ended up doing hundreds of real estate deals. So yeah, we had a lot to talk about. Ben joins Cam and me for a conversation about his journey into real estate, the lessons he learned after trying just about every strategy in the book, and the framework that eventually changed the way he looks at buying properties entirely. We also get into a surprisingly deep conversation about ego, humility, social media, and whether successful people have a responsibility to share what they've learned. In this episode: 🞄 Ben's wild story of escaping communism and eventually finding real estate 🞄 Why humility might actually be a business superpower 🞄 The problem with treating real estate like “passive income” 🞄 Ben's “Four Exits” framework for buying deals with multiple options 🞄 Why serious investors should be making WAY more offers 🞄 The debate over cash flow, equity, and what actually makes a good deal One of my biggest takeaways from this conversation: Most investors spend all their energy trying to decide whether they should flip, wholesale, BRRRR, or hold rentals. Ben uses a framework that looks at it differently. It's a framework Ben and I actually disagreed about at first... until I eventually had to admit his system was better than mine. You'll be seeing a lot more of Ben around here (and inside First Deal!) going forward. Drop a comment: What's more important to you when buying a rental - cash flow or equity? Subscribe and hit the bell 🔔 for more conversations about real estate, business, financial freedom, and building a BetterLife. 00:00 – We're Back in the Interview Seat 07:08 – Ben's Escape From Communist Romania 17:08 – Humility, Ego & the Problem With Perfection 29:09 – From Cleaning Business to 300 Real Estate Deals 36:49 – The Four Exits Framework 46:00 – Why Most Investors Aren't Making Enough Offers 55:30 – Finding Great Deals Is a Numbers Game 01:01:02 – Should Your Rentals Even Cash Flow? 01:07:32 – What's Next for Ben & First Deal 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 💰 NEED TO REFINANCE OR GET A LOAN? https://betterliferef.com/ 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/ 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS http://bit.ly/4wJyPwc ❌ DISCLAIMER This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, legal, tax, or investment advice. Real estate investing involves risk, and results are not guaranteed. Always do your own due diligence and consult qualified professionals before making financial or investment decisions.
We're back. After taking the entire summer off, Cam and I finally sat down for another episode of The Better Life Podcast - and a LOT has changed. Cam moved his family back from Maui to Missouri. His flipping business has had one of its roughest years yet. I've had a difficult year in real estate too. So this episode is a pretty honest conversation about what happens when business doesn't keep going up and to the right - and how that changes the way you think about money, lifestyle, and financial freedom. In this episode: 🞄 Why Cam moved his family back from Maui 🞄 What's happening in the house flipping market right now 🞄 The 4 levels of financial freedom 🞄 Why high income doesn't always equal real freedom 🞄 Why we're both paying attention to assisted living 🞄 How AI and robotics could change real estate and senior care Financial freedom isn't just about making more money. It's about building a life that still works when the market changes. Drop a comment: What does financial freedom look like to YOU? Want more honest conversations about money, business, real estate, and building a BetterLife? Subscribe and hit the bell 🔔 00:00 – We're Back 15:00 – Why Cam Moved Back From Maui 26:45 – The 4 Levels of Financial Freedom 37:18 – Is House Flipping Still Worth It? 46:01 – Why Assisted Living Has Our Attention 56:40 – Will AI & Robots Change Everything? 1:05:50 – What We're Excited About Next 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 💰 NEED TO REFINANCE OR GET A LOAN? https://betterliferef.com/ ✉️ JOIN MY NEWSLETTER https://www.beardybrandon.com/ 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/ 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS http://bit.ly/4wJyPwc ❌ DISCLAIMER This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, legal, tax, investment, or medical advice. Real estate investing involves risk, and results are not guaranteed. Always do your own due diligence and consult qualified professionals before making financial, investment, or health decisions.
Every investor has these. The deal they knew was sketchy, and bought anyway. The one where they ignored the red flags. The one where they just flat out didn't know what they were doing yet. In this episode, Cam Cathcart and I each share our three worst deals. What we paid. What went wrong. What it cost us. And what we'd do differently. Cam took an $80,000 loss on a house where the previous flippers hadn't pulled a single permit, meaning he had to gut the entire thing twice. I worked 12 months straight on a duplex, lost $15,000, and then watched that same property hit half a million dollars years later after I'd already sold it at 120. We also talk about what happens when you stop paying attention to a property that's been running fine, why turning down that first weekend offer is almost always a mistake, and why all three of Cam's bad deals were outside his buy box. We don't share these to scare you off. Deals go bad. That's part of it. The goal is just that when yours does, it's not one of these. 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
I’ve unfortunately committed every single one of these… The bad deal I knew was bad, but bought anyway. The strategy I abandoned three months in because something shinier came along. The numbers I cooked because I didn't want my mentor to tell me I was wrong. In this episode, Cam Cathcart and I go through the 7 Deadly Sins of Real Estate Investing. These are the mistakes that kill portfolios, waste years, and keep people broke even when the market is working in their favor. Sin 1: Lusting after shiny strategies Sin 2: Gluttony for education Sin 3: Greed for impossible returns Sin 4: Sloth in deal flow Sin 5: Wrath towards the market Sin 6: Envy of other investors Sin 7: Pride in your bad math Go to my Instagram @BeardyBrandon and DM me, TRACKER for the exact habit tracker I use every day, or DM me 3DC to get into my free three-day deal analysis challenge. Both are free and hit your inbox automatically. BOOKS MENTIONED: The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss → https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
My very first employee had never used a computer. I hired her to be my digital assistant. Day one, I said, "Go to your desktop," and she asked what that was. That was hire number one. It got more complicated from there. I've read a lot about hiring. Talked to a lot of people about it. But mostly I've just done it wrong enough times to figure out what actually works. And in this episode, I'm laying out the whole thing: the 10 Commandments of Hiring and Managing a Rockstar Team. We talk about why your first hire is probably not who you think it is. How to run candidates through a process that filters out the wrong people before you're three months in and miserable. What real onboarding looks like versus what most people do, which is basically nothing. And why recruiting is something you should be doing all the time, not just when you're desperate and stressed and need someone yesterday. Hiring is leverage. Get it right, and it compounds. Get it wrong, and you'll feel it for a long time. 📚 Book mentioned: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell → https://www.amazon.com/Buy-Back-Your-Time-Entrepreneurial/dp/0593539257 Traction by Gino Wickman → https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
You built the business. Good. Now get out of the way. This is the final episode of the 7-Figure Business Blueprint series, and it's about the one thing most people skip mentally, even when they're watching it. Because delegation sounds easy until you're the person who thinks nobody else can do it right. The difference between owning a business and being owned by one. The delegation ladder from automation to full-time hires. How to run a hiring funnel that filters out duds before you ever waste an hour on an interview. SOPs and why building them is the most productive thing you can do, even when it feels like the opposite. The 10-80-10 rule for managing without turning into a micromanager. The operating system that holds your company together when you're not in the room. That's the goal. A business that makes money without requiring your presence every single day. Want the full PDF summary of this entire series? DM me the word "7blueprint" on Instagram: https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
Most business owners know their revenue. Almost none of them know their actual profit. And that gap? That's how you go broke while feeling busy and successful. In this episode, I'm breaking down the Profit First method that changed how I manage money, why profit has to come out first (not whatever's left over at the end), the simple bank account system that forces financial discipline, and why setting your lifestyle at your peak revenue months is one of the most dangerous things you can do. Revenue is vanity. Profit is sanity. Cash is reality. This is Part 5 of the 7-Figure Business Blueprint. It's the shortest video in the series. Don't skip it. This is how businesses actually fail. Want the full PDF summary of this entire series? DM me the word "7blueprint" on Instagram: https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
You built the thing. You validated it. You even have some customers. Now what? Now you have to get in front of people. And this is where most entrepreneurs completely fall apart. You post a few times, hope for word of mouth, and maybe run one ad and give up when it doesn't work. Meanwhile, their competitor, who is half as good, is fully booked because they actually understand marketing. Here's the hard truth: the best product doesn't win. The best-KNOWN product does. In this video I'm going to show you the exact marketing system I used to raise $120 million from regular people online, why your offer matters more than your ads, how to build a funnel that turns a 3x return into a 14x return with the same budget, why your personal brand is the most valuable moat in your business, and why marketing isn't a strategy… it's math. This is Part 4 of the 7-Figure Business Blueprint series. And honestly? This might be the most important one yet. Want the full PDF summary of this entire series? DM me the word "7blueprint" on Instagram: https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
In the last video, you figured out what to build. Now comes the part where most people blow it. They spend four hours building a website. They design a logo. They set up an Instagram account and tell all their friends. They feel like entrepreneurs. But… they haven't talked to a single customer… or made a single dollar. Building a website is cosplay. A logo is cosplay. A business plan is cosplay. A business has customers. A business has revenue. Everything else is just really satisfying procrastination. In this video I'm going to show you the trap that catches almost every entrepreneur (and how to avoid it), why you should be charging people before you even build the thing, the Lean Startup principle that made me a millionaire multiple times over, and how to reverse-engineer a $1M business all the way down to what you need to do this week,. Building it is only 10% of the game. But you can't skip it. Let's get into it. 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
Everyone wants a million-dollar business idea. Almost nobody realizes they're tripping over them every single day. That's what Part 2 of the 7-Figure Business Blueprint Series is all about. Choosing WHAT to build. People who never start aren't lacking ideas, but the ability to recognize the ones already in front of them. In this episode, I walk through how to train your brain to spot problems worth solving, why the boring, unsexy businesses almost always win, and how to niche down without making your market so small there's nobody left to sell to. I also dig into the question I think every entrepreneur in 2026 needs to answer before they commit to anything: Is AI going to make this obsolete? We also check back in with Jake, the composite entrepreneur whose story runs through this whole series. He's picked a junk removal business called Garage Zen, and his reasoning is exactly what I want you to take away from this episode. By the end, you'll have a framework for finding your idea, a filter for pressure-testing it, and no more excuses for waiting. 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
Last week, I said that married men who aren't financially free and are spending their evenings watching sports and scrolling TikTok while their wives work jobs they hate are being selfish. The internet did not love that. But here's the thing. Plenty of people read it and thought, " He's right”. I want financial freedom. I just don't know how to get there. This series is for those people. Over six episodes, I'm laying out the complete blueprint for building a business that does a million dollars a year in profit. Part 1 is all about the mental game, because that's where most people fail before they ever write a business plan or pitch a single customer. I walk through why comfort is literally designed to keep you stuck, why being decisive matters more than being smart, what Seth Godin's concept of "the dip" means for your business, and why consistency will always beat intensity over the long haul. I also introduce Jake and Maria, a composite of real entrepreneurs I've worked with over the years, whose story runs through the entire series. By the time we're done, you'll know exactly what to do next. 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
I've read somewhere around 300-400 business and self-development books. I highlight them, take notes, and build systems out of them. I'm like a productivity nerd with a real estate habit. But most of those books, while good, didn't actually change what I do on a Monday morning. These three did. In this episode, I break down the exact 3-book stack that took me from grinding 60-hour weeks with no direction to building a real estate portfolio worth over a billion dollars. And more importantly, I give you the system for actually applying them so you can do more in the next 6 months than most people do in 10 years. The three books are Vivid Vision by Cameron Harold, The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan, and Traction by Gino Wickman. Each one solves a specific reason people fail at big goals. Stack them together, and it's a completely different game. Try the free AI vision tool mentioned in the episode: firstdeal.com/visiontool 📚 Books mentioned in this episode: Vivid Vision by Cameron Harold → https://www.amazon.com/Vivid-Vision-Remarkable-Aligning-Business/dp/1544508123 The One Thing by Gary Keller → https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776 Traction by Gino Wickman → https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
I never seriously considered assisted living until I sat down with Mitch Conrad. He's a former high school math teacher who built a portfolio of 22 homes and 650 beds, and he basically broke my brain for an hour. The best homes in his portfolio clear $20,000 a month in profit on a single house. You own the real estate and the business at the same time, so you're stacking tax benefits and cash flow in a way that normal rentals just can't touch. And the timing is wild. The average age for assisted living is 85, and the oldest baby boomers aren't even there yet. By 2035, beds needed versus beds available will be 7 to 1. The wave is coming, and almost nobody is positioned for it. Cam and I are in after this conversation. Come find out why. Go find your deals at cashflowisntdead.com Need funding for your next deal? Start at betterliferef.com 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
Everyone keeps saying cash flow is dead. They're right about one thing: the old spot doesn't work anymore. Higher prices, higher rates, and a market that moved on while most investors were still staring at the MLS. But cash flow isn't dead. The light moved. And in this episode, I'm going to show you exactly where it went. Here's what we're getting into: Why traditional buy-and-hold math is genuinely broken in most markets right now The fringe strategies producing 2x the income on the exact same property How co-living turns one house into 3 to 5 rent checks every month Why cash flow doesn't only go to people who own buildings Stop waiting. Listen to this and then go make an offer. Go find your deals at cashflowisntdead.com Learn how to analyze them at knowyourmath.com Need funding for your next deal? Start at betterliferef.com 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
Most people think flipping houses is simple math. Buy low. Rehab. Sell high. Profit. Here's the truth after 600+ flips: that math is wrong. And it's why most first-time flippers either break even or lose money on deals they thought were home runs. In the next 40 minutes, Cam Cathcart and I are breaking down exactly how to structure a flip that actually hits $50,000 in profit. Here's what you're getting: Why your spread is not your profit (and the hidden costs gutting your margins) The Buy Box framework that filters bad deals before you waste a single hour How to find a deal in the next 30 days, even if you know nobody The flywheel problem killing most flippers, and how to fix it Hard money, private money, and how to fund deals without any of your own cash Stop waiting. Listen to this and then go make an offer. Need funding for your next deal? Start at betterliferef.com 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
Most people think building wealth takes decades of grinding, endless books, and slowly accumulating knowledge. But here's what I learned after becoming a millionaire many times over: The people who actually get rich just acquire the right skills faster. In this episode, I'm breaking down the five specific skills that made me millions. Here's what you're getting: How to use AI as a strategic thought partner (not just Google 2.0) The 10-10-10 decision framework that kills analysis paralysis Goal alignment that stops your dreams from competing against each other Delegation that actually works A hiring system that saves you from $50K+ mistakes Pick one skill and implement it this week. Things will start to change. 🔗 GET THE EXECS PROMPT: " Act as my elite thought partner and strategic advisor, your job is not to agree with me, but to make my thinking sharper. Ask clarifying questions before giving advice. Identify blind spots, faulty assumptions, and risks I may be ignoring. Offer three to five strategic options, not just one answer. Explain trade-offs clearly and simply. If my idea is weak, say so and show me how to strengthen it. Think in frameworks, not fluff. Optimize for leverage, speed and long-term upside. Here's what I'm thinking about right now: [Your thoughts/problems/decisions]" 📄 DOWNLOAD THE FULL SUMMARY: abetterlife.com/fiveskills 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
Many people spend 40+ years grinding toward retirement… then they die six months before they get there. I know that sounds harsh. But I watched it happen to someone close to me, and it completely changed how I think about money, time, and freedom. The truth is, you don't need to be rich at 72. You need to be free while your kids still want to hang out with you. While you still have energy. While life is actually happening. This isn't another "save $200/month for 50 years" video. This is about calculating your Freedom Number—the exact amount of monthly income that would make work optional—and then using three specific levers to hit that number decades earlier than you thought possible. It's not complicated. It doesn't require winning the lottery or inventing an app. It just requires rethinking everything you've been told about retirement and being willing to aim at different targets. 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
I brought an AI expert to Maui last week who's raised over $117 million using AI. And he thinks all the scientists screaming about AI doom are missing the point entirely. Joe Stolte joined Cam and me to answer the question I've been losing sleep over: Are we all dead because of AI? Here's what's wild: the people screaming the loudest about AI destroying humanity? They've never actually built anything. They're catastrophizing because it's easier to imagine terrible futures than create positive ones. Meanwhile, regular people who understand AI are quietly automating their businesses, raising millions with AI-generated pitch decks, and scaling faster than ever before. In this episode: Why your brain is wired to fear AI (and why that's costing you money) The newspaper headlines that said electricity would "destroy humanity" (sound familiar?) Joe's 5-step framework: Learn AI → Use AI → Build with AI → Teach AI → Scale with AI How he raised $117M using AI to create pitch decks and presentations Real examples of how AI is replacing jobs (and why that's actually good news) The Dan Sullivan story: Why we're terrible at predicting the future but great at attaching meaning to things How to use AI right now even if you're scared or skeptical While everyone's arguing about whether AI will kill us, your competition is using it to automate, scale, and get rich. DM me the word "BEARD" and I’ll send you all the resources mentioned in the episode. 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer Connect with Joe Stolte: https://www.instagram.com/joestotelive DM Him: https://dmjoe.com Sign up for the 2026 REI Summit at REISummit2026.com and use code CAM10 for a discount!
I had two millionaire real estate investors visit Maui last week. So naturally, we sat down and recorded a podcast. Craig Curelop (house hacking legend, founder of The FI Team) and Mike Brockway (luxury short-term rental expert) joined Cam and me to talk about the single pieces of advice that completely changed our financial trajectories. Here's what's wild: none of us became millionaires because we worked harder. We became millionaires because someone gave us advice that shifted how we thought about building wealth. In this episode: The BiggerPockets forum post that changed my entire life (and why I still have it printed out 20 years later) Why the "bucket vs. pipeline" story from Cashflow Quadrant made me a MULTI-millionaire Craig's house hacking journey and why "living like no one else" is more than just frugality Mike's short-term rental empire and the power of getting around the right people Cam's BRRRR breakthrough (and why it doesn't work the same way in 2026) The difference between advice that makes you a millionaire vs. advice that makes you a MULTI-millionaire Why systems beat hustle every single time How to surround yourself with people who make the impossible look like a Tuesday morning The thread throughout this entire conversation? None of this was complicated. But it required us to actually listen and implement instead of just nodding our heads. REI Summit 2026 is happening April 1–3 in Austin, Texas. Grab your ticket at REISUMMIT2026.com and use code CAM10 for 10% off. Connect with Craig Curelop: https://www.instagram.com/thefiguy/?hl=en Connect with Mike Brockway: https://www.instagram.com/mikebrockway_/?hl=en 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
This episode has no agenda… and that’s why it works! We bounce from ADUs and co-living to 2026 goal-setting to the rarely discussed reality of working with your spouse, not because we planned to, but because these topics are quietly connected by the same question: How do you design a life that actually works? What starts as a practical conversation about housing flexibility turns into a bigger discussion about tradeoffs—space, money, time, ambition, and relationships. We talk about why some “smart” ideas fall apart in real life, why certain goals lose their appeal as your life changes, and why mixing marriage and business can either sharpen everything… or expose every crack. If you like real conversations that don’t fit into neat buckets, make sure to hit FOLLOW 🔔 Know someone thinking about ADUs, co-living, or working with their spouse? Send this to them. 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
At 24, I was broke and stuck. I was doing everything I thought I should be doing—but nothing was working. Then I started spending time with actual millionaires. And I realized something: they weren't successful because of what they did. They were successful because of what they stopped doing. So I started eliminating behaviors that kept me broke. Combined with the right actions, I became a millionaire. In this episode, I'm breaking down the exact behaviors you need to eliminate if you want to break out of being stuck and broke. Fair warning: if you get triggered at any point, good. That means you needed to hear it. Millionaire-level growth doesn't come from comfort. It comes from confronting the parts of your life you've been avoiding. In this episode: Stop waiting for motivation (discipline beats feelings) Stop hanging with people who don't want more Stop spending like you're already rich Stop blaming your circumstances Stop consuming junk (food, media, information) Stop negotiating with your weakness Stop expecting overnight success …and 13 more behaviors that keep you broke None of this is complicated. But it requires you to actually stop—not just nod your head and keep doing the same thing. 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
We did something different this week. We took our weekly Bottleneck Breakthrough call with 25 tribe members and recorded it live as a podcast episode. Real questions. Real answers. No scripts. In this live Q&A session with Cam Cathcart, we answer: What market dynamics should I look for to start co-living/room rentals? How do I get my Virtual Assistant to actually help me scale my business? How do I buy 11+ properties with seller financing without going broke? What's the best strategy for finding off-market deals in 2025? How do I organize corporate formalities and LLC meeting minutes? BIGGEST TAKEAWAY: Your business is just a collection of processes. Define them. Hand them to people who crush at that type of work. Scale. 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
Pedro Adao went from begging God to kill him to building a $50 million business. And it wasn't because he worked harder. It was because he stopped doing business like everyone else and started doing it God's way. In this episode, Pedro breaks down what actually happened during his bankruptcy, why he hired a mentor when he couldn't afford groceries, and how he doubled his income the same year he gave himself a 40% pay cut. We also get into the stuff most people won't talk about: Why most pastors shouldn't be pastors. How to know if you're building wealth for the right reasons. What God actually thinks about money. This conversation went deep. If you've ever felt conflicted about making money as a believer, you need to hear this. 🔗 JOIN THE 31 DAY WISDOM CHALLENGE: 31daywisdomchallenge.com 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
At 24, I was dead broke. My wife and I had no money despite working hard and trying to do everything right. That moment changed everything. I realized I didn't have a money problem. I had a money ignorance problem. So I decided to actually learn how money works. Fast forward to 40: I'm financially free with over a billion dollars in real estate and millions in net worth. But here's the truth: it didn't have to take this long. If someone had told me these 9 rules at 25, I would've hit financial freedom way faster. In this episode: Build an emergency fund before a lifestyle Don't finance what you can't pay off that month Buy assets, not liabilities Master a rare, valuable skill Track every dollar Separate time from money Keep your lifestyle below your income Only take advice from people whose life you'd trade for Results come from what you repeatedly do None of this is complicated. Follow these rules consistently and wealth becomes unavoidable. 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
👇 Watch the full keynote and grab the resources 🎟️ REI Summit 2026: https://www.reisummit2026.com 💲Save 10% on your tickets with code “POD10” 🌐 More Better Life resources: https://betterliferef.com This is the full keynote I gave at the 2025 REI Summit in Austin. It’s a story about the real journey most real estate investors go through. Getting stuck in a job. Trying to break free.Messing it up. Getting scared. Wanting to go back to safety. I walk through a story about ancient Egypt, the Red Sea, the wilderness, and the promised land, and how closely that mirrors the path from a 9-to-5 into real freedom. I also talk about: Why most people get trapped building someone else’s empire Why early mistakes hurt so much and why they’re normal The Red Sea moment every investor hits when quitting or scaling Why so many people stop right before things actually work Comfort, fear, and why growth always feels uncomfortable Why you should climb the mountain simply because it’s there If you’re stuck in a job you can’t stand, or you’re already in real estate but feel like you've stalled out, you might like this one. 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
👇Get the tools we talked about in this episode 🏠 First Deal: https://www.firstdeal.com 🎟️ REI Summit 2026: https://www.reisummit2026.com 🌐 More resources from BetterLife: https://betterliferef.com Two entrepreneurs. Years of mistakes. A stack of wins. And a list of rules they wish someone had handed them long before things finally clicked. Brandon and Cam sit down after a marathon stretch of Thanksgiving, birthday parties, flights, and jet lag to strip business down to the essentials. This episode breaks down the eleven rules that keep real businesses alive. The rules that help you move faster, think clearer, and build something that holds up when the economy decides to wobble. Along the way, they pull back the curtain on the complexities of mobile home parks, co-living models, land development, Class A rentals, and conducting time audits. They explore the unexpected comfort found in defining your own challenges, the true hurdles behind seven-figure revenue, and the vital difference between high revenue and actual profit. These are the exact rules that powered the creation of their multiple companies—and the rules they rely on every single day. 👇Books that came up in the conversation: 📘 Traction by Gino Wickman - https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lELYG7IgL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg 📗 Vivid Vision by Cameron Herold - https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1520122317i/38922562.jpg 📈 The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney - https://www.franklincovey.com/the-4-disciplines/ 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
Is AI about to END real estate investing as we know it? Brandon and Cam explore how AI is already changing their day-to-day work—and why you have maybe 5 years left to build wealth the traditional way before the big boys like BlackRock and Blackstone take over. Then things get WILD. In this unfiltered episode, we dive into: - The Epstein files and what's actually happening - Candace Owens: Conspiracy theorist or truth-teller? - Big Pharma, the food pyramid lie, and why nicotine isn't what you think - Social media manipulation and who's really pulling the strings - Algorithms and why sensationalism wins (and how we're all guilty) Plus: Spencer Robbins crashes the recording to discuss social media addiction, spiritual warfare, and the George Soros agenda. ⚠️ WARNING: This gets controversial. We discuss politics, religion, and conspiracies most people avoid. If you want safe real estate content, skip this one. But if you want RAW, unfiltered conversation… this is it. 🙏SPONSORS TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up here: https://www.turbotenant.com/partners/better-life/?utm_source=betterlife&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=brandonturner-organic or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://www.turbotenant.com/Landlord-Toolbox/
👇Get the free tools mentioned in this episode: 📲Cashflow Isn’t Dead E-Book: DM “FRINGE” to @beardybrandon on Instagram 📨5-Day Deal Analysis Challenge: DM “5DC” to @beardybrandon on Instagram ⚠️Join our annual Goal Setting Workshop and map out your best year yet: https://betterlifegoalsetting.com/ 🌐 BetterLife REF Lending: https://betterliferef.com/ Ever look at real estate investors who hit financial freedom in a few years instead of 40 and wonder, "What did they know that I don't?" This episode is Brandon and Cam's answer to that. We're breaking down the exact 12-step blueprint that we would use to get to $10,000, $15,000, $20,000 a month or more in passive/rental income in just a few years, starting from scratch today. This is what works, and what Cam and I figured out has worked in our businesses. If you are sick of dabbling and just limping along on your journey towards financial freedom, and you want to actually build a rental portfolio that will change your life, this is that playbook. Stick around, this might be the roadmap you've been waiting for. 🙏SPONSORS TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up https://www.turbotenant.com/partners/better-life/?utm_source=betterlife&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=brandonturner-organic or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://www.turbotenant.com/Landlord-Toolbox/ 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_yt_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_yt_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer
👇Get the free tools mentioned: ✅Leadership Assessment: http://abetterlife.com/Bizz ✅Habit Tracker: ABetterLife.com/Tracker ✅Rental Property Calculator: https://behind-the-beard.kit.com/f11fb60abf 💻 Our website: https://betterliferef.com/ Most people never buy a rental property for one simple reason. They never decide. In this episode, Brandon and Cam walk through the exact six decisions that shape your entire investing journey. Once you lock these in, finding and closing your first deal becomes much more predictable. You’ll learn how to choose the right strategy, how to narrow your buy box, how to set up deal flow even with no experience, and which debt options actually help beginners build momentum. You’ll also hear the same accountability framework used inside the BetterLife Tribe that helps new investors get their first deal faster than they ever expected. If you want to buy your first rental in 2025, start here. 🧔♂️ WHO ARE WE? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://www.firstdeal.com/ 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://join.abetterlife.com/vsl1725997298832?el=podcast 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/ DM me the word “FRINGE” to get the FREE “Cashflow Isn’t Dead” E-Book 👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_storefront ☝️DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disclaimer 🙏SPONSORS TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up https://www.turbotenant.com/partners/better-life/?utm_source=betterlife&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=brandonturner-organic or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://www.turbotenant.com/Landlord-Toolbox/ BOOKS MENTIONED The Book on Rental Property Investing — Brandon Turner Cashflow Quadrant — Robert Kiyosaki Rich Dad Poor Dad — Robert Kiyosaki
👇Get the free tools mentioned: ✅Leadership Assessment: ABetterLife.com/Bizz ✅Habit Tracker: ABetterLife.com/Tracker ✅Rental Property Calulator https://behind-the-beard.kit.com/f11f... Real estate in 2025? It's rough. Brandon's dealing with plummeting rents and property values. Cam's flipping half the houses he used to. But hard times separate the winners from the quitters. Today, we're getting brutally honest about what's NOT working right now and exactly what we're doing to get through it. From moving 3,000 miles to solve problems, to pursuing a “fringe” cashflow strategy, to building systems that'll crush it when the market turns—we're sharing our 8-step playbook. Plus: the coming shift in 2027 that could change everything (really!). If you're struggling right now, feeling like giving up, or just want to know how to position yourself to build monster wealth on the next wave—this one's for you. 🧔♂️ WHO ARE WE? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://www.firstdeal.com/ 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://join.abetterlife.com/vsl1725997298832?el=podcast 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/ DM me the word “FRINGE” to get the FREE “Cashflow Isn’t Dead” E-Book 👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_stor... ☝️DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_disc… 🙏SPONSORS TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up https://www.turbotenant.com/partners/better-life/?utm_source=betterlife&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=brandonturner-organic or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://www.turbotenant.com/Landlord-Toolbox/
🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://behind-the-beard.kit.com/f11fb60abf 🧔♂️ WHO ARE WE? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://www.firstdeal.com/ 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/ 👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ 🙌 CONNECT WITH GAGE ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/gageheward/ 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_storefront 🙏 SPONSORS • TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/tt_pod_landing or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod • BetterLife Tribe: If you're an existing real estate investor and you want to scale but you don't know how to supercharge your journey, just know... I've been there! And if that's you, check out my personal mastermind for EXISTING INVESTORS ONLY called the BetterLife Tribe at https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🎥 DESCRIPTION On this episode, I sit down with Gage Heward on the Proximity is Power podcast and break down one of the biggest principles that changed my life and business: proximity is power. I share how intentionally surrounding myself with mentors, peers, and communities of high achievers accelerated my growth from small-time investor to running a $80M+ portfolio. This is a candid look at why relationships, masterminds, and the right environments matter more than raw tactics when it comes to building wealth and a better life. ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer
🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://behind-the-beard.kit.com/f11fb60abf 🧔♂️ WHO ARE WE? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://www.firstdeal.com/ 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/ 🙌 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_storefront 🙏 SPONSORS • TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/tt_pod_landing or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod • BetterLife Tribe: If you're an existing real estate investor and you want to scale but you don't know how to supercharge your journey, just know... I've been there! And if that's you, check out my personal mastermind for EXISTING INVESTORS ONLY called the BetterLife Tribe at https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🎥 DESCRIPTION On this episode, I, share the 40 real lessons I’ve learned on my journey to becoming a millionaire before turning 40. These aren’t theories or fluff — they’re the principles, habits, and mindset shifts that actually worked for me and thousands of others. From setting a scary vision and house hacking my first property to avoiding lifestyle creep and building systems, this episode is a no-nonsense playbook for anyone serious about wealth, freedom, and living a better life. ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer
🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://behind-the-beard.kit.com/f11fb60abf 🧔♂️ WHO ARE WE? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://www.firstdeal.com/ 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/ 🙌 CONNECT WITH ICED COFFEE HOUR ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/icedcoffeehour/ 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_storefront 🙏 SPONSORS • TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/tt_pod_landing or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod • BetterLife Tribe: If you're an existing real estate investor and you want to scale but you don't know how to supercharge your journey, just know... I've been there! And if that's you, check out my personal mastermind for EXISTING INVESTORS ONLY called the BetterLife Tribe at https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🎥 DESCRIPTION Today, In this episode, I sit down with Graham and Jack from the Iced Coffee Hour podcast and share my biggest lessons from building wealth. From house hacking my first property, to house hacking my current $5M property, and scaling a multimillion dollar portfolio, we break down the real life truth behind real estate investing in 2025. Specifically, we talk about: • the importance of creating a vision first: reverse engineering your future • buying assets, not liabilities • house hacking to lower expenses and build wealth • focusing on systems, consistency, and cash flow • and so much more! ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer
🏠 GET MY FREE RENTAL PROPERTY CALCULATOR https://behind-the-beard.kit.com/f11fb60abf 🧔♂️ WHO ARE WE? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://www.firstdeal.com/ 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/ 🙌 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_storefront 🙏 SPONSORS • TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/tt_pod_landing or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod • BetterLife Tribe: If you're an existing real estate investor and you want to scale but you don't know how to supercharge your journey, just know... I've been there! And if that's you, check out my personal mastermind for EXISTING INVESTORS ONLY called the BetterLife Tribe at https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🎥 DESCRIPTION On this episode, Cam steals the show and opens up about his personal journey from being a broke youth pastor in Missouri to building an $18M real estate portfolio while living in Maui. He shares how a $15,000 hospital bill and a clear vision exercise changed everything for him, leading to bold sacrifices like moving into his in-laws’ basement and flipping their first home with no money. This is a story about vision, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of building a better life. Specifically, he talks about: • vision matters more than tactics • sacrifice often looks like setbacks • consistent daily actions create alignment with your vision• clear vision turned -$60K debt into an $18M portfolio • and so much more! ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer
🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_analysis 🧔♂️ WHO ARE WE? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://www.firstdeal.com/ 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_instagram 🙌 CONNECT WITH TANNER ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/theinvestortanner/ 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_storefront 🙏 SPONSORS • TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/tt_pod_landing or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod • BetterLife Tribe: If you're an existing real estate investor and you want to scale but you don't know how to supercharge your journey, just know... I've been there! And if that's you, check out my personal mastermind for EXISTING INVESTORS ONLY called the BetterLife Tribe at https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🎥 DESCRIPTION On this episode, I join Tanner Litchfield to share my journey from small beginnings into scaling a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio. I talk about the early struggles, the strategies that worked, and the mindset shifts that helped me move from single-family deals into large multifamily and beyond. We dive into raising capital, building teams, and the lessons I’ve learned about scaling without losing sight of what really matters in life. Specifically, we talk about: • how I went from single-family to multifamily • why raising capital changed everything • the mistakes I made while scaling fast • how to build a team and freedom at the same time • and so much more! ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer
🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_analysis 🧔♂️ WHO AM I? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://www.firstdeal.com/ 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_instagram 🙌 CONNECT WITH CHASE ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/chase.ingram/ 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_storefront 🙏 SPONSORS • TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/tt_pod_landing or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod • BetterLife Tribe: If you're an existing real estate investor and you want to scale but you don't know how to supercharge your journey, just know... I've been there! And if that's you, check out my personal mastermind for EXISTING INVESTORS ONLY called the BetterLife Tribe at https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🎥 DESCRIPTION On this episode, I talk with Chase Ingram, a pharmaceutical sales rep and gym owner turned real estate investor, about building discipline, pursuing mastery, and finding fulfillment beyond the scoreboard. Chase shares his journey from chasing competition wins to building a life built on purpose, the systems that keep him consistent, and the mindset shifts that help him push through challenges in training, business, and life. Specifically, we talk about: • how to build discipline • importance of focusing on mastery, not just results • building systems to stay consistent • identify shifts • and so much more! ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer
🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_analysis 🧔♂️ WHO ARE WE? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://www.firstdeal.com/ 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_instagram 👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/cc_pod_instagram 🙌 CONNECT WITH KEVIN ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/campingkevinkcn/ 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_storefront 🙏 SPONSORS • TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/tt_pod_landing or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod • BetterLife Tribe: If you're an existing real estate investor and you want to scale but you don't know how to supercharge your journey, just know... I've been there! And if that's you, check out my personal mastermind for EXISTING INVESTORS ONLY called the BetterLife Tribe at https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🎥 DESCRIPTION On this episode, I sat down with Kevin Thueson, a corporate dropout turned campground real estate investor. Kevin shares how he transitioned from the corporate world into investing in the great outdoors, the strategies that turned a single property into thousands in monthly cashflow, and why he thinks campgrounds are the diamonds in the rough of the real estate investing world. This conversation is full of real numbers, real risks, and the mindset shifts it takes to make the leap toward financial freedom. Specifically, we talk about: • what led him to sell his house and quit his job to go all-in • building a vertically integrated team • the mindset to bet on himself (even with a family) • and so much more! ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer
🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_analysis 🧔♂️ WHO ARE WE? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://www.firstdeal.com/ 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_instagram 👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/cc_pod_instagram 🙌 CONNECT WITH ANDREW https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcushmanvpa/ 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_storefront 🙏 SPONSORS • TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/tt_pod_landing or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod • BetterLife Tribe: If you're an existing real estate investor and you want to scale but you don't know how to supercharge your journey, just know... I've been there! And if that's you, check out my personal mastermind for EXISTING INVESTORS ONLY called the BetterLife Tribe at https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🎥 DESCRIPTION On this episode, we sit down with Andrew Cushman to talk about what it really takes to thrive in real estate - especially multifamily - given today’s unique market. Andrew shares how he went from a chemical engineer making cold calls on a flip phone to owning thousands of units, and we unpack the mindset, systems, and long-term strategy that fueled that journey. We dive into lessons from the last cycle, how to build a portfolio when deals are scarce, why the next upcycle could be massive, and how hiring the right people and building partnerships changed everything for his business... and his life! Specifically, we talk about: • why multifamily prices could be down 20–30%, but long-term outlook is strong • how he survived a nightmare first deal in Georgia • how to build investor trust through honesty, not hype • the importance of hiring early • and so much more! ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer
🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_analysis 🧔♂️ WHO ARE WE? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://www.firstdeal.com/ 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/ 👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ 🙌 CONNECT WITH MATT ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mattweirofficial/ 💻 WORK WITH MATT AS A FRACTIONAL CTO https://fulcruminsights.io 🔢 GET THE HELOC CALCULATOR To get the HELOC Calculator, please Direct Message Matt Weir on Instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS Brandon's Amazon Storefront 🙏 SPONSORS • TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/tt_pod_landing or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod • BetterLife Tribe: If you're an existing real estate investor and you want to scale but you don't know how to supercharge your journey, just know... I've been there! And if that's you, check out my personal mastermind for EXISTING INVESTORS ONLY called the BetterLife Tribe at https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🎥 DESCRIPTION Today, I sit down with Matt and Anni Weir to unpack their incredible journey - from almost going bankrupt on their first deal to building a thriving real estate business together. We talk about how they discovered their niche, the unique advantages it offers, and how they navigated the tough moments as a couple and business partners. If you’re curious about finding a real estate strategy with lower risk and high upside, their story is full of powerful lessons.Specifically, we talk about:• how to shift your identity and let go of the past to create real growth• how Matt and Anni bounced back from nearly going bankrupt on their first deal• the unique advantages of land over traditional real estate investing• navigating business and marriage through challenges, mindset shifts, and growth• and so much more! ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer
🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_analysis 🧔♂️ WHO ARE WE? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://www.firstdeal.com/ 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon/ 👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ 🙌 CONNECT WITH DR. BENJAMIN ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/drbenjaminhardy/ 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS Brandon's Amazon Storefront 🙏 SPONSORS • TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/tt_pod_landing or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod • BetterLife Tribe: If you're an existing real estate investor and you want to scale but you don't know how to supercharge your journey, just know... I've been there! And if that's you, check out my personal mastermind for EXISTING INVESTORS ONLY called the BetterLife Tribe at https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🎥 DESCRIPTION Today, I sit down with Dr. Benjamin Hardy—author of 10x Is Easier Than 2x and one of my favorite thinkers on personal growth. We talk about how to let go of your past identity, create a compelling future, and build the kind of focus that actually drives success. Benjamin shares powerful frameworks for shifting your mindset, simplifying your goals, and multiplying results by doing less—not more. This conversation completely changed how I think about growth, and I think it’ll do the same for you. Specifically, we talk about: • how to shift your identity and let go of the past to create real growth • why aiming for 10x results is easier and more effective than 2x • the importance of focus, simplicity, and cutting what no longer serves you • frameworks to align your actions with your future self and bigger vision • and so much more! ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer
🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_analysis 🧔♂️ WHO ARE WE? My name is Brandon Turner! I teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_pod_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_instagram 🙌 CONNECT WITH SUJAY https://www.instagram.com/sujmehta/ 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod 🙏 SPONSORS • TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/tt_pod_landing or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod • BetterLife Tribe: If you're an existing real estate investor and you want to scale but you don't know how to supercharge your journey, just know... I've been there! And if that's you, check out my personal mastermind for EXISTING INVESTORS ONLY called the BetterLife Tribe at https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🎥 DESCRIPTION My guest, Sujay Mehta, shares his incredible journey — from being on the medical school path to living in India like a monk, then pivoting into real estate and building a thriving hotel business. We dive deep into how he transitioned from development deals to hotel acquisitions, the philosophy that shaped his mindset, and why he believes hotels are the most underrated asset class in real estate today. If you’ve ever considered getting into hospitality investing or want a fresh perspective on how real estate and business intersect, this one’s for you! Specifically, we talk about: • why hotels are the most underrated asset class in real estate • how he transitioned from medicine to building a hotel • lessons from developing and acquiring both boutique and branded hotels • creative strategies for financing, operations, and scaling in the hotel space • and so much more! ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer
🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_analysis 🧔♂️ WHO ARE WE? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_pod_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_instagram 🙌 CONNECT WITH THE GUYS ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/zeroto100tribe/ https://www.instagram.com/therealtravisdillard/ https://www.instagram.com/therealmitchellengland/ https://www.instagram.com/the_real_gabriel_hamel/ 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod 🙏 SPONSORS • TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/tt_pod_landing or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod • BetterLife Tribe: If you're an existing real estate investor and you want to scale but you don't know how to supercharge your journey, just know... I've been there! And if that's you, check out my personal mastermind for EXISTING INVESTORS ONLY called the BetterLife Tribe at https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🎥 DESCRIPTION Today, we're doing something a little different... We're flipping the mic around and I'm sharing with you how I started with nothing, used house hacking to get my first deal, and scaled up to thousands of units. I break down the mindset shifts, the power of asking better questions, and the small actions that led to massive results. If you're serious about changing your life through real estate, this one's for you. Specifically, we talk about: • my very first house hack • scaling a business as a husband and dad • the major mindset shifts I've had to undergo • and so much more! ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer
🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_analysis 🧔♂️ WHO ARE WE? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_pod_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_instagram 👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/cc_pod_instagram 🙌 CONNECT WITH GINO https://www.ginowickman.com/ 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod 🙏 SPONSORS • TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/tt_pod_landing or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod • BetterLife Tribe: If you're an existing real estate investor and you want to scale but you don't know how to supercharge your journey, just know... I've been there! And if that's you, check out my personal mastermind for EXISTING INVESTORS ONLY called the BetterLife Tribe at https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🎥 DESCRIPTION My co-host Cam takes the reins in this episode and sits down with the legendary Gino Wickman—creator of EOS and author of Traction, Rocket Fuel, and The 10 Disciplines. Gino breaks down what it really takes to succeed as an entrepreneur, how to build a company that runs like a machine, and how to stay energized doing the things you love. If you're a visionary struggling with systems or leadership, this one’s a masterclass in aligning your business and your life for long-term impact and fulfillment. Specifically, we talk about: • visionary and Integrator roles in business • how EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) was created • identifying and protecting your energy as a founder • structuring your life for freedom, focus, and fulfillment • and so much more! ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer
🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_analysis 🧔♂️ WHO ARE WE? Our names are Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart! We teach people how to BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT LOSING THEIR SOUL through real estate investing! 1️⃣ WANT TO GET YOUR FIRST DEAL? https://go.abetterlife.com/fd_pod_landing 📈 WANT TO SCALE YOUR EXISTING PORTFOLIO? https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_instagram 👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAM https://go.abetterlife.com/cc_pod_instagram 🙌 CONNECT WITH STEPHEN PETASKY https://www.instagram.com/stephenpetasky/ 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKS https://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod 🙏 SPONSORS • TurboTenant: Market your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent… all in one place! Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://go.abetterlife.com/tt_pod_landing or check out all of their incredible FREE resources for landlords at https://go.abetterlife.com/toolbox_pod • BetterLife Tribe: If you're an existing real estate investor and you want to scale but you don't know how to supercharge your journey, just know... I've been there! And if that's you, check out my personal mastermind for EXISTING INVESTORS ONLY called the BetterLife Tribe at https://go.abetterlife.com/blt_pod_landing 🎥 DESCRIPTION I sit down with Stephen Petasky, a visionary real estate developer behind a $1.2 billion Four Seasons private residence project in Las Vegas. We dive into how he started from scratch, built luxury vacation funds, survived multiple black swan events, and earned the trust of one of the world’s most elite hospitality brands. If you want to learn how to think bigger, mitigate risk, and create world-class experiences, this one’s for you. Specifically, we talk about: • his $1.2B Four Seasons development in Las Vegas • starting with zero properties and scaling through vacation rentals • surviving black swan events like lava flows and COVID • earning Four Seasons' trust through excellence and integrity • and so much more! ❌ DISCLAIMER https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer