Brandon Turner

Brandon Turner began his career from a blue-collar background, transitioning into real estate investing after recognizing his lack of qualifications during a high-level conference speech, which motivated him to build expertise and a platform. He gained national prominence as the host of the BiggerPockets Podcast, the #1 real estate investing show, and as a prolific writer and contributor on BiggerPockets.com, where he educated millions on single-family investing and entrepreneurship over a decade. This period honed his skills in leadership, hiring, firing, and inspiration, despite initial struggles with management roles and a 'do-it-yourself' mindset. Leveraging his BiggerPockets fame, Turner founded Open Door Capital, evolving from managing 35 units at age 33 to overseeing 7,400 units (scaling to over 13,000) with $650 million AUM by focusing on value-add manufactured housing communities financed by accredited investors for cash flow and equity growth. He became a millionaire by age 30 through persistent podcasting, blogging, and education, emphasizing visionary mindset shifts, problem-solving, and the freedom real estate provides. Turner openly discusses challenges like imposter syndrome, the 'plague of mediocrity,' and transitioning from solo operator to employer. Post-BiggerPockets, Turner launched the BetterLife Tribe, a membership community (1,200+ members at $300/month, positioned partly as charity) offering Scaling Sessions™ on hiring, capital raising, systems, and partnerships drawn from his Open Door Capital playbook. He hosts the BetterLife Podcast, featuring experts on business, fitness, real estate, and relationships to promote wealth without sacrificing health or family. As a husband and father of two, he prioritizes personal development, emotional intelligence, and giving back, while speaking on personal branding and entrepreneurial focus.