Brandon Schwab on Building Compassionate Wealth Through Boutique Senior Living | Modern Investing Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Schwab, founder and CEO of Shepherd Premier Senior Living, to explore how boutique senior housing can deliver both meaningful impact and high-performing returns. Sparked by a personal experience with subpar elder care, Brandon set out to reimagine the traditional big-box model—replacing it with warm, residential communities that prioritize dignity, intimacy, and human connection.

We explore:

• Why small-scale, home-style senior living outperforms traditional facilities on both quality of care and investment metrics
• How Brandon transitioned from real estate investor to care-focused operator without a healthcare background
• The growing demand for personalized elder care—and how investors can meet it with purpose-driven capital
• Key financial advantages of boutique senior housing, from strong occupancy rates to recession resilience
• The balance of mission and margin: creating legacy-level returns by solving a deeply human problem

“We’re not just offering a bed—we’re offering a better life. And that creates lasting value for residents and investors.”

Whether you're an investor exploring alternative real estate assets or someone passionate about elder care innovation, this episode reveals how senior living can be a powerful vehicle for compassionate capitalism.

About Brandon Schwab:

Brandon Schwab is the founder and CEO of Shepherd Premier Senior Living, a company redefining elder care through intimate, boutique-style homes across the Midwest. With a background in real estate and a deep personal mission, Brandon has built one of the most compelling hybrid models in healthcare and residential investing—one that delivers comfort, connection, and consistent returns.

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