

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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Apr 22, 2025 • 1h 32min
How to Raise Money for Real Estate... without Social Media | Ep 141 w/ Chad Schieler
🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGEhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_analysis🧔♂️ WHO AM I?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 🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES?https://go.abetterlife.com/df_pod_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_instagram 👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/cc_pod_instagram 🙌 CONNECT WITH CHAD ON INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/chad_schieler/📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKShttps://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 🎥 DESCRIPTIONChad Schieler shares how he went from spending nearly two decades in sales to building a 500+ unit real estate portfolio in just a few years. He breaks down how he raised nearly $10 million without a podcast or social media following, and why self-funding his first deals gave him the confidence to scale. It’s a powerful look at grit, systems, and the mindset needed to go big in multifamily real estate.In this episode, we also talk about:• Built 500+ units in just 4 years• Raised $10M with zero social media presence• Focused on B-class properties in Midwest markets• Uses monthly emails and gifts to nurture investors• and SO much more❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer

Apr 18, 2025 • 11min
How to Analyze a Rental Property... The 5 Essentials You Need to Know Before Investing | Ep 140
🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGEhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_analysis🧔♂️ WHO AM I?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🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES?https://go.abetterlife.com/df_pod_landing🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_instagram👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/cc_pod_instagram📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKShttps://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/tt_pod_toolbox• 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 break down the most critical skill in real estate: deal analysis. I walk through my personal framework for running the numbers, spotting red flags, and separating “phantom” cash flow from real cash flow. If you want to buy properties that actually build wealth—not bankrupt you—this one’s a must-listen.In this episode, we also talk about:• Why deal analysis is the #1 skill in real estate• Four key theories for analyzing deals• Phantom vs. pure cash flow explained• Common expenses most investors overlook• The truth about CapEx and hidden costs• How to calculate true ROI and cash-on-cash return• Red flags in pro formas and broker numbers• and SO much more❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer

Apr 15, 2025 • 1h 9min
800 Rental Units by 24 Years Old | Ep 139 w/ Arek Boynerian
🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGEhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_analysis 🧔♂️ WHO AM I?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 🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES?https://go.abetterlife.com/df_pod_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_instagram 👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/cc_pod_instagram 🙌 CONNECT WITH AREK ON INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/arekrealestate📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKShttps://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 🎥 DESCRIPTIONReal estate investor Arek Boynerian shares how he went from growing up poor as an immigrant to owning over 800 units by age 24. He dives into his first deal as a college student, lessons from losing money, building wealth through creative financing, and why mobile home parks are his favorite asset class. It's a fast-paced, eye-opening story packed with actionable insight for anyone looking to break into real estate young and bold.In this episode, we also talk about:• Bought first house at 19 while in college• Used 5% down, turned garage into extra rooms• Got kicked out of school, doubled down on real estate• 1031 exchanged into a 16-unit apartment• Believes age is an asset, not a limitation• and SO much more❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer

Apr 11, 2025 • 10min
The (not so secret) SECRET to Accomplishing ALL of your Goals | Ep 138
🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGEhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_analysis 🧔♂️ WHO AM I?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 🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES?https://go.abetterlife.com/df_pod_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_instagram 👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/cc_pod_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKShttps://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/tt_pod_toolbox • 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 🎥 DESCRIPTIONWhat is standing in the way of all of us being rich, fit, and happy? One word: discipline! But in this episode, I'm talking about how we can hack our lack of discipline!Specifically, we're going to talk about:• what is your M.I.N.S.• my actual habit tracker• the cheat code to it all• and SO much more❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer

Apr 8, 2025 • 59min
The 5 Types of Wealth: Financial, Physical, Mental, Social, and... | Ep 137 w/ Sahil Bloom
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 🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES?https://go.abetterlife.com/df_pod_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_instagram 👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/cc_pod_instagram 🙌 CONNECT WITH SAHIL ON INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/sahilbloom📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKShttps://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 🎥 DESCRIPTIONSahil Bloom is the author of the new, hit book, "The 5 Types of Wealth." He is also a successful entrepreneur, content creator, athlete, and most importantly - father and husband!In this episode, we also talk about:• The 5 Types of Wealth (buy it now!)• balancing financial success with physical and familial health• how to make friends as an adult• building your life around performance and not effort• and SO much more❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer

Apr 4, 2025 • 19min
What Banks Won't Tell You About Fix & Flip vs Buy & Hold | Ep 136
🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGEhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_analysis 🧔♂️ WHO AM I?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 🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES?https://go.abetterlife.com/df_pod_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_instagram 👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/cc_pod_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKShttps://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/tt_pod_toolbox • 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 🎥 DESCRIPTIONHave you ever thought, "Why would you ever flip a house when you could hang onto it as a rental?" Or maybe you've thought, "Why would anyone have rentals when you could flip houses?" Well then, this episode is for you!In this episode, Cam and I sit down to settle the age-old debate - which is better, flipping or holding? Specifically, we talk about:• how today's interest rate environment is influencing each strategy• unique strategies to find cash flow• what is best for you, depending on your specific situation• and SO much more❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer

Apr 1, 2025 • 55min
What's Working in Real Estate in 2025? | Ep 135 w/ Henry Washington, David Greene, Brittany Arnason, & Thach Nguyen
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 🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES?https://go.abetterlife.com/df_pod_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_instagram 👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/cc_pod_instagram 🙌 CONNECT WITH HENRY ON INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/thehenrywashington🙌 CONNECT WITH DAVID ON INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/davidgreene24🙌 CONNECT WITH BRITTANY ON INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/investorgirlbritt🙌 CONNECT WITH THACH ON INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/thachnguyen📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKShttps://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 🎥 DESCRIPTIONSo this episode is a little different... I called up four of the best real estate investors I know and asked them "What is working for you in real estate investing in 2025?" and I recorded their answers! So listen up as my friends Henry Washington, In this episode, we also talk about:• why build-to-rent could be a gold mine• how (and WHY) picking the market will make or break you• finding deals on the MLS• the best niches this year• how to turn your current, outdated home into a 7-figure cash flowing machine• and SO much more❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer

Mar 28, 2025 • 18min
If I Wanted To Invest $700 To $1M+ In Real Estate, Here's What I'd Do (EP 134)
🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGEhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_analysis 🧔♂️ WHO AM I?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 🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES?https://go.abetterlife.com/df_pod_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_instagram 📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKShttps://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod🙏 SPONSORS• 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 • This video is NOT sponsored—I made it just for you! It’s all about learning and having fun, so dive in, take action, and come back for more awesome content!🎥 DESCRIPTIONGot $700 to your name? Or maybe $700,000? Either way, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down exactly how I would start investing in real estate depending on how much cash you’ve got—no fluff, just real strategies you can use right now.In this episode, I also talk about:• Why mindset is everything when you’re just starting• How to house hack with $7K• The “flip one, hold one” strategy for scaling• Turning $7K into a marketing machine• When passive investing beats buying deals• How I’d partner with rising investors• and SO much more❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer

Mar 25, 2025 • 1h 50min
What No One Tells You About Retiring Young | Ep 133 w/ Trey Stone
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 🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES?https://go.abetterlife.com/df_pod_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_instagram 👋 CONNECT WITH CAM ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/cc_pod_instagram 🙌 CONNECT WITH [GUEST NAME] ON INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/thetreystone📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKShttps://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod📖 BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE• Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki• The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra• Real Estate Finance and Investment Manual by Jack Cummings🙏 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• BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bpm_pod_landing for a strategy call and a discount!🎥 DESCRIPTIONTrey Stone built a $30M real estate portfolio, retired at 35, and walked away from the game for a full decade. But what he learned in those years off will completely shift the way you think about financial freedom, purpose, and success. In this raw, honest conversation, we dig into the surprising downside of early retirement—and what it really means to “start over” after already winning.In this episode, we also talk about:• Why retirement made Trey miserable• What he would do differently if he started over• The emotional cost of losing purpose• How he scaled from 1 rental to 6,000 units• Why market focus beats nationwide scaling• How to build broker relationships that last• and SO much more❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer

Mar 21, 2025 • 1h 29min
2 Hours of Real Estate Investors Debating Where The Market Is Heading | Ep 132 w/ Michael Zuber
🏠 JOIN MY FREE 5-DAY DEAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGEhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_analysis 🧔♂️ WHO AM I?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 🔁 WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLIP HOMES?https://go.abetterlife.com/df_pod_landing 🤝 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAMhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_instagram 🙌 CONNECT WITH MICHAEL ON INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/onerentalatatime📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKShttps://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod📖 BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE• The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone🙏 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• BallPoint Marketing: These guys know how to find deals… BallPoint Marketing is the leader (and the company that I use) for all things direct mail marketing! They’ll write the postcards, send them out, build out a CRM, and even field the calls for you! All you have to do is go to https://go.abetterlife.com/bpm_pod_landing for a strategy call and a discount!• 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 sat down with Michael Zuber to talk about what it really takes to build wealth one rental at a time. We broke down my journey—from buying my first property to scaling a real estate empire—plus the biggest mistakes, myths, and mindset shifts that make or break investors.In this episode, we cover:• The #1 habit that made me successful• How to invest in real estate (even if you're broke)• The biggest myths keeping investors stuck (like the 1% rule)• How to spot opportunities in ANY market• My take on the 2025 real estate market and beyond• And much more!❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer


