

The BetterLife Podcast
Brandon Turner and Cam Cathcart
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.
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Aug 26, 2025 • 1h 32min
Pivoting from Pharma to Real Estate Investing | Chase Ingram (Ep 166)
🏠 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 INSTAGRAMhttps://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 🎥 DESCRIPTIONOn 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!❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer

Aug 19, 2025 • 1h 17min
Campground Cash Flow: How a Corporate Dropout is Building a Real Estate Empire and a Lifestyle Business All In One | Kevin Thueson (Ep 165)
🏠 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 INSTAGRAMhttps://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 🎥 DESCRIPTIONOn 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!❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer

Aug 12, 2025 • 1h 32min
15 Years of Real Estate Experience in 92 Minutes | Andrew Cushman (Ep 164)
🏠 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 ANDREWhttps://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 🎥 DESCRIPTIONOn 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!❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer

Aug 5, 2025 • 1h 31min
From Heavy Metal Drummer to Real Estate Investor | Matt & Anni Weir (Ep 163)
🏠 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 INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/mattweirofficial/💻 WORK WITH MATT AS A FRACTIONAL CTOhttps://fulcruminsights.io🔢 GET THE HELOC CALCULATORTo 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 🎥 DESCRIPTIONToday, 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!❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer

Jul 29, 2025 • 1h 9min
Science of Scaling: Dr. Ben Hardy Coaches Us LIVE | Dr. Benjamin Hardy (Ep 162)
🏠 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 🎥 DESCRIPTIONToday, 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!❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer

Jul 22, 2025 • 1h 32min
Hotel Investing Explained: The Most Slept on Real Estate Asset Class | Sujay Mehta (Ep 161)
🏠 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 SUJAYhttps://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 🎥 DESCRIPTIONMy 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!❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer

Jul 15, 2025 • 52min
Master Your Mind, Master Your Life: My Journey From Zero to 100 to 14000 Rental Units | (Ep 160)
🏠 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 🎥 DESCRIPTIONToday, 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!❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer

15 snips
Jul 8, 2025 • 1h 31min
The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS): Run Your Business on Rocket Fuel | Gino Wickman (Ep 159)
Gino Wickman, creator of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and author of several acclaimed books, shares his wisdom on streamlining business operations. He emphasizes the crucial balance between visionary and integrator roles, revealing how hiring the right people can enhance productivity. Gino also discusses the personal journey towards financial freedom and the impact of a life-altering experience on his perspective. He advocates for self-awareness, prioritizing well-being, and the importance of mentorship in achieving business and personal success.

Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 21min
How to Go Through Hell: Enjoying the Ups, Surviving the Downs, and Building a World-Class Company | Stephen Petasky (Ep 158)
🏠 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 PETASKYhttps://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 🎥 DESCRIPTIONI 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!❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer

Jun 24, 2025 • 1h 21min
Live in an Expensive Market? Here's EXACTLY How to Invest Out of State | Don & Janelle Carlson (Ep 157)
Don and Janelle Carlson, real estate investors focused on wholesaling and flipping in Cincinnati, share their journey of investing in more affordable markets while navigating costly regions. They discuss vital strategies for out-of-state investing, such as building local connections and effective communication. The couple shares cautionary tales from their early ventures, emphasizing the importance of due diligence. They also touch on their charitable work against human trafficking, showcasing how personal and professional lives intertwine in their real estate careers.