Let's Buy The World

9. From Teenage Contractor to Multi Million Dollar Projects: Trevor Turnbow’s Bold Rise in Construction

Evan Darnell Season 1 Episode 9

In Episode 8 of Let’s Buy the World, host Evan Darnell sits down with construction powerhouse Trevor Turnbow, the CEO of Turnbow Construction, to unpack his bold journey from teenage contractor to building multi-million dollar commercial projects across Texas and beyond.

Trevor reveals:

1. How he went from collecting rent at age 12 to managing $100M+ development goals

2. The lessons he learned from failing fast, moving states, and scaling smarter

3. Why he avoids red tape markets and how he finds leads before they hit the public

4. The AI tool giving him unfair access to off-market deals

5. How he self-performs massive builds (like 32-ft retaining walls) for maximum profit

6. His approach to holding cash-flowing assets, using 1031 exchanges, and building legacy wealth


Whether you're in real estate, construction, or scaling your own company, this episode is a masterclass in grit, growth, and generational thinking.