The BetterLife Podcast: Wealth | Real Estate Investing | Life

• 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 

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• 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 

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• The REALITY of Off Market Deals In Real Estate (2025) | Ep 131 w/ Cole Ruud-Johnson

  🏠 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 COLE ON INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/coleruudjohnson📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKShttps://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod📖 BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE• The Psychology of Selling by Brian Tracy• The Manager’s Handbook by David Dodson• Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer🙏 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!🎥 DESCRIPTIONI don’t usually do deep dives like this, but today’s episode is the ultimate guide to finding off-market real estate deals! Cam & I sat down with Cole Ruud-Johnson, who’s mastered the art of cold calling, direct mail, and relationship-building to scale his investing business. We broke down exactly how he sources, negotiates, and closes deals—no fluff, just real strategies you can use.In this episode, we also talk about: • The #1 skill that makes a great cold caller• The biggest mistakes investors make when finding deals• How to structure a team for off-market deal flow• The system Cole used to land his first big deal• How to break into real estate—even with no experience• and SO much more!❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer 

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• Never Overpay Real Estate Taxes Again - The Wealthy Investor's Guide | Ep. 130 w/ Amanda Han & Matt Macfarland

  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 AMANDA ON INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/amanda_han_cpa📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKShttps://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod📖 BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE• Traction by Gino Wickman🙏 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 🎥 DESCRIPTIONMost real estate investors overpay on taxes simply because they don’t know the right strategies. In this episode, we’re breaking down the powerful tax-saving methods that smart investors use to legally reduce their tax bills. Amanda Han & Matt Macfarland share how real estate can help you keep more of your money while building long-term wealth!We also talk about:• How I got audited by the IRS and owed NOTHING• The tax strategy that wiped out my entire tax bill• Why depreciation & cost segregation are game-changers• How to use leverage to maximize your tax benefits• The biggest tax mistakes real estate investors make• My personal approach to tax planning & wealth building• and SO much more!❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer 

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• Meet The Investor Who Made Made $103k On Her First Real Estate Deal | Ep 129 w/ Zasha Smith

  🏠 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 ZASHA SMITH ON INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/investwithzasha📚 READ ONE OF MY BOOKShttps://go.abetterlife.com/amazon_storefront_pod📖 BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE• Traffic Secrets by Russell Brunson• Brandon Turner’s 100 Books List (Personal Ebook)🙏 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!🎥 DESCRIPTIONZasha Smith didn’t start out as a real estate investor—she was a civil engineer with a stable job. But after making $103K on her first deal, she knew she had to go all-in. In this episode, she shares how mentorship gave her the confidence to scale, build systems, and turn real estate into a thriving business. If you’re looking for inspiration (and some real talk on what it takes to grow), this one’s for you!We also talk about:• The mindset shift that changed everything for Zasha• How she made $103K on her very first deal• Why mentorship fast-tracked her success• The systems she put in place to scale her business• How social media helped her build a powerful network• The biggest lessons from her transition into commercial real estate• and SO much more!❌ DISCLAIMERhttps://go.abetterlife.com/bb_pod_disclaimer 

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