Episode 11: DMRE History: Building DMRE from Covid to Present and the Future

In this episode of the Texas Land Guys Podcast, hosts Tim and Tom Dosch, alongside David Marshall and Tripp Rich, reflect on DMRE’s evolution, the impact of market cycles, and the strategic decisions that have fueled their continued growth.The team shares insights on how they navigated COVID-19, interest rate volatility, and geographic expansion while scaling one of Texas’ premier land brokerages. They also discuss The Factor, their proprietary technology, and how Ascent, their investment arm, is creating new opportunities in land development.Whether you’re a landowner, developer, or real estate professional, this episode offers valuable perspectives on market resilience, strategic investment, and the future of land brokerage in Texas.Key TakeawaysHow DMRE tripled in size post-COVID and successfully expanded into Dallas and AustinAdapting to market shifts—lessons from 2022’s rapid interest rate hikesThe role of partnerships and leadership in overcoming industry challengesLeveraging proprietary technology (The Factor) to drive competitive advantageHow Ascent is working with developers to provide strategic capital solutionsWhy Texas remains a top real estate market despite economic fluctuationsThe future of brokerage and investment in the Texas TriangleIn this episode: [00:00:00] Introduction to the podcast[00:00:29] Guest introduction and overview of today’s discussion topics[00:01:10] How COVID-19 reshaped the business and led to expansion[00:03:25] The role of partnerships in navigating industry challenges[00:07:57] Geographic expansion—breaking into Dallas & Austin[00:09:19] Market shifts and new industry trends post-pandemic[00:18:38] Leveraging technology (The Factor) to drive competitive advantage[00:23:55] The impact of rising interest rates in 2022[00:25:23] How Ascent is helping developers with capital solutions[00:30:46] Texas land market outlook—where are the opportunities?[00:42:10] Closing thoughts and what’s next for DMREResources and LinksTexas Land Guys Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-the-texas-land-guys-podcast-the-art/id1788566687?i=1000682586353Tom Doschhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-dosch-37263b3b/https://dmre.com/https://ascentinv.com/https://100xharvest.org/Tim Doschhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-dosch-67a07899/https://dmre.com/https://ascentinv.com/https://100xharvest.org/David Marshallhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-marshall-91b3a2252https://dmre.com/https://ascentinv.com/https://100xharvest.org/Tripp Richhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tripp-rich-52b35b60https://dmre.com/https://ascentinv.com/https://100xharvest.org/