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Tyler Dunagin never set out to become “the bathtub guy,” but that’s what happens when you turn burnout into a platform business and outpace almost everyone around you.
After growing up in an entrepreneurial family, Tyler hustled his way from odd jobs to flipping houses, only to hit the wall.
He rebooted, switched from working on homes to scaling businesses, and now runs Turnserv, one of the fastest-growing property service companies in America.
His secret is relentless self-development, radical transparency with his team, and a knack for finding opportunity at the edges.
Tyler’s story is about scaling, the reality of letting go, building real systems, and turning obsession into something sustainable.
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Takeaways from Tyler’s episode
1️⃣ Delegate with intent
Work out exactly what only you can do, and hand off everything else, then let go. This is the only way to break free from founder bottleneck syndrome and actually scale.
2️⃣ Equity drives loyalty:
Give your managers real skin in the game if you want them to act like owners. Equity isn’t just a perk, it’s how you build a leadership team that thinks long term.
3️⃣ Work-life “integration” wins
Scrap the myth of perfect balance. Blend work and family, but set your own rules. Being present, wherever you are, matters more than sticking to anyone else’s schedule.
4️⃣ KPIs prevent burnout
Clear goals for your team = freedom for you. No KPIs? You’ll end up micromanaging. Weekly targets and reports keep you (and them) sane, so you can actually unplug.
5️⃣ Personal brand = talent magnet
Your reputation as a founder is a recruiting tool, whether you like it or not. Put yourself out there to attract ambitious people who share your values.
📚 Tyler’s book recommendations
Deep Work by Cal Newport — Tyler swears by Deep Work for founders who want to escape busywork and get meaningful things done. He credits it with helping him structure his days for real focus and strategic thinking.
Edge Strategy by Alan Lewis and Dan McKone — This is the playbook behind TurnServe’s growth. Tyler recommends Edge Strategy for any founder wanting to spot business opportunities “within arm’s reach” and layer on new revenue streams without reinventing the wheel.
In this episode we cover:
00:00 Introduction to Tyler Dunagin
02:22 The Relentless Entrepreneur: Origins and Inspirations
08:11 Building TurnServe: The Birth of a New Venture
16:35 Innovating with Liquid Liner: A Patented Solution
21:56 Timing Is Key In Raising Private Equity
27:21 Hiring for Success & The Art Of Delegation
32:18 Core Values and Culture: The Heart of Team Dynamics
39:17 The Impact of Equity on Employee Motivation
45:21 The Role of Personal Branding in Attracting Talent
48:53 Work Life Integration, Not Separation
53:22 Habits To Prevent Burnout
57:12 Sacrifices Made on the Entrepreneurial Path
01:01:54 Injecting Growth into a Stagnant Business
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