Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD

🎯 Tyler Dunagin (TurnServ) on Scaling Fast in Multifamily Housing with AI, Equity, and Systems

Aug 4, 2025

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Tyler Dunagin Turnserv founder and CEO, reveals how he built one of the fastest-growing multifamily housing brands using strategic systems, private equity, and AI-powered scalability. This episode is a must-watch for founders, real estate operators, and anyone looking to create scalable businesses in complex industries.

In this episode, Tyler shares the systems and mindset behind TurnServ’s success—landing on the Inc 5000 list and becoming a private equity-backed company expanding to 30+ cities. Whether you're struggling with growth, stuck in operations, or figuring out how to leverage AI in real estate, Tyler breaks down how to turn pain points into purpose-driven platforms.

You’ll learn:

How to use automation, delegation, and elimination to escape founder dependency
Why multifamily real estate is an ideal space for service innovation
How to retain A+ talent through equity incentives and culture
Why building with the exit in mind is a game-changer for scaling
How TurnServe combines process-driven business models with AI for customer experience
Ways to partner or scale your existing trade business with Tyler’s team

If you’re searching for answers about how to scale a business in a boring industry, modernize your operations, or grow a real estate service platform that private equity wants to fund—this episode gives you real answers, not fluff.
00:00 - Intro to Tyler Dunagin & Turnserv
01:30 - From flipping houses to multifamily consulting
03:00 - Why multifamily is scalable, repeatable, and recession-proof
05:00 - Building with the exit in mind: systems and KPIs
06:30 - Hiring & culture: how equity aligns the team
08:30 - Mistakes, lessons, and managing expectations
10:30 - Sales and marketing in today’s world
12:30 - AI for automation, operations, and experience
15:00 - Creating a customer-centric business model
17:00 - How to attract & retain top talent
19:30 - Partnership, acquisition, and growth opportunities
21:00 - Final thoughts & how to connect with Tyler

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