Scaling Ventures and the Power of Relationships with Tyler Dunagin

What if the key to building one of America's fastest-growing companies wasn't just hard work, but the right relationships at the right time?

In this episode, Tyler Dunagin, founder and CEO of Turnserv, shares his extraordinary journey from flipping single-family homes to leading a platform revolutionizing the multifamily housing industry. Ranked in the top 500 on the Inc. 5,000 list, Turnserv now manages turnovers for hundreds of apartments each month and continues to scale at rapid speed.

Tyler opens up about the pivotal relationships that changed his life, the mentors who shaped his path, and the lessons he's learned navigating growth, private equity, and leadership. Beyond his ventures — which include brands like "ApartmentPainters.com , LiquidLiner.com , and ApartmentFlooring.com". 

Tyler is passionate about family, classic cars, and cultivating networks that fuel growth and impact.

 

[00:02:20] Meet Tyler Dunagin

• Tyler's background and early career in flipping houses.

• The vision behind Turnserv and solving turnover challenges.

• Expanding into multiple service brands.

[00:05:40] Scaling at Speed

• Turning over 500+ apartments a month.

• How Turnserv partners with major property managers.

• Why speed, scale, and quality rarely exist together in property management.

[00:10:20] Relationships that Changed Everything

• How a cold email opened the door to multifamily housing.

• Mentorship from industry leaders that reshaped his career.

• The impact of support from private equity advisors.

[00:14:00] Lessons from Mentorship

• The importance of patience, persistence, and learning fast.

• Why investors who act as advisors create exponential value.

• How key conversations shifted Tyler's business trajectory.

[00:19:00] Aha Moments and Growth

• Realizing the scale of Turnserv's impact.

• Celebrating small wins and the team's contributions.

• Building systems and leadership that drive scalability.

[00:22:30] The Power of Networks

• Why relationships compound business growth.

• How proximity to leaders accelerates learning.

• The value of surrounding yourself with people who care.

[00:24:20] Closing Reflections

• People, not companies, drive success.

• Why cultivating meaningful relationships is the ultimate growth strategy.

• Tyler's personal passions: family, sports, and classic cars.
  
  

Key Quotes

• "There's a magical power in having a good network and cultivating it all the time." — Tyler Dunagin

• "When you think about everyone's contributions that led to success, you realize the magnitude of effort that compounds when you work together." — Tyler Dunagin

• "People run companies. Companies don't run themselves." — Tyler Dunagin