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Landowner Insider
by Kasey Mock
Welcome to the Landowner Insider! We exist to help accomplish your goals through land ownership. On this show, host Kasey Mock will interview experts from the world of land ownership. From finance, title and legal, to oil and gas, land management, conservation and more: We want to share as much knowledge possible through stories of adventure in the outdoors. Go Get em!Land Broker Insider is presented by The Mock Ranches Group at Keller Williams International, 2018 National Recreational Land Broker of the Year.
Episodes
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The Future of the American Church: Faith, Revival & Repentance | Pastor Ryan Hurt
What does the future hold for the American church, and what does it truly mean to follow Jesus in today's world? In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock welcomes Pastor Ryan Hurt of Lingleville Baptist Church near Stephenville, Texas, for a conversation about Christianity in America,...
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What Makes a Texas Ranch Worth a Premium? | Kasey Mock & Max Ramsey
What makes one Texas ranch worth a premium while another struggles to attract buyers? In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock and Max Ramsey, Director of Operations at Mock Ranches, discuss the Texas ranch market, changing buyer expectations, and the role ranch management plays in…
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How Experienced Investors Structure Texas Land Deals | Brodrick Norman
What separates a profitable Texas land deal from one that looks good on paper but falls apart after closing? In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with land investor and developer Brodrick Norman for a wide-ranging conversation about buying, developing, financing, and selling...
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When a Transmission Line Crosses Your Ranch: Eminent Domain & Landowner Rights | Steve Harrison & Justin Presnal
What happens when a transmission line route is selected across your ranch? For Texas landowners, that can begin an entirely different process involving eminent domain, property access, easements, condemnation, compensation, and potential impacts to the value of the remaining property. In this...
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What's Really Happening in the Texas Land Market in 2026? | Kasey Mock
Texas land prices remain near record highs—but fewer properties are changing hands. So what is actually happening in the Texas land market in 2026? In this episode of The Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock breaks down the latest Texas land market data and what it means for landowners, buyers, and...
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Why More Texas Landowners Are Using Drones to Spray Pastures | Jordan Smith
When should you spray your pastures—and when does using a drone make more sense than traditional ground equipment? In this episode of The Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with Jordan Smith of Calibrated Land Services to talk about how drone spraying is changing pasture and weed management...
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How AI Will Change the Future of Real Estate and Land Brokerage | Ben Meadows & Robbie Butler
What will artificial intelligence mean for the future of real estate and land brokerage? In this episode of The Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with Robby Butler, Managing Director of Tucker Capital Group and Owner/Partner of Y Street Capital, and Ben Meadows, Financial Advisor with U.S....
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What It Really Takes to Make Money in the Cattle Business | Wesley Wood
What does it actually take to make money raising cattle? In this episode of The Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with Texas cattleman Wesley Wood for a practical conversation about the economics behind the cattle business—from cattle prices and feed costs to break-even numbers, risk,...
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Preparing the Next Generation for the Future of Agriculture | Dr. Frank Owsley
What will it take to prepare the next generation to lead agriculture in a world changing faster than ever? In this episode of The Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with Dr. Frank Owsley of Tarleton State University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources for a conversation about the...
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The Photographer Documenting a Changing Texas | Scott Slusher
What happens to the American West when the land—and the culture built on it—begins to disappear? In this episode of The Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with Western photographer and commercial creative Scott Slusher for a conversation about Texas ranchland, authentic cowboy culture…
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How This Ranch Owner Built a $55 Million Business
How do you build a $55 million business by solving problems others overlook? In this episode of The Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with entrepreneur Jake Brydon to discuss how he built and expanded businesses across roofing, software, branded apparel, ranching, and real estate. Jake…
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How Dr. Charlie Buchanan Built One of Texas' Leading Equine Veterinary Practices
How do you build one of Texas' leading equine veterinary practices? In this episode of The Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock and Lani Rust sit down with Dr. Charlie Buchanan to discuss the leadership, relationships, work ethic, and business philosophy behind the growth of one of the most respected...
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Texas Eminent Domain Explained: Transmission Lines, Landowner Rights & What to Do First
What should you do if you receive notice that a transmission line could cross your property? In this episode of The Landowner Insider, host Kasey Mock sits down with Texas eminent domain attorney Carly Barton to explain what every Texas landowner should know before a transmission line route is...
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They Risked Their Wedding Money on a Goat… It Paid Off
They used money meant for their wedding to buy a goat—and it became one of the first steps toward building a livestock business. In this episode of The Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with his identical twin brother, Kevin Mock of Mock Livestock, for a candid conversation about risk, work...
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What's Changing About Owning Land in Texas?
Can the family ranch survive the next generation? In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with Accredited Land Consultant Morgan Willis to discuss ranch succession, generational land transfer, and the future of Texas ranching. Raised in a multigenerational ranching family in...
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Can You Actually Make Money on 20 Acres in Texas?
Can a 20-acre Texas ranch actually make money? In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with Accredited Land Consultant Brandon Stephens to break down the real economics of buying land, raising cattle, and operating a small-acreage ranch in Texas. From land prices near Houston…
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The Biggest Threats Facing Texas Wildlife Right Now
Texas wildlife is facing more pressure than ever—from disease outbreaks to changing land ownership and management challenges across the state. In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with veteran wildlife biologist Macy Ledbetter to break down the biggest challenges impacting...
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How will Screw Worms impact Texas Wildlife, with Macy Ledbetter, Wildlife Biologist
In the 1950s-1960 Screwworms killed 80% of whitetail deer in Texas. New World Screwworms have now been confirmed in Texas again, and the threat to our wildlife and livestock is real. In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with leading wildlife biologist Macy Ledbetter of…
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Saving the Family Ranch and Cowboy Poetry with Rusty Phillips
The cowboy who almost lost the family ranch is a true story that will inspire you and change the way you do ranching. In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with longtime friend Rusty Phillips for a conversation that is equal parts humorous, gritty, and deeply personal. Rusty...
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Can Wildlife Management Lower Your Taxes in Texas?
Texas land is changing quickly. Ranches are getting smaller, development pressure is increasing, and landowners are being asked to balance conservation, production, recreation, and long-term stewardship in new ways. In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with Shane Kiefer, CEO...
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What Happens When No One Manages Your Land
Most landowners don't fully realize what they've signed up for after buying a ranch. It's not just ownership. It's ongoing oversight, management, and responsibility. When a property sits unattended, small issues can quickly turn into expensive problems. In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey...
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The $1,700 Per Acre Tax Strategy Most Landowners Miss
Kasey Mock has spent years working with landowners across Texas, and one thing continues to stand out. Many are overpaying in taxes without realizing it, year after year. They focus on generating income from their land, but often overlook one of the most significant opportunities available to…
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This Is Why Land NEVER Goes to Zero
Kasey Mock has spent years studying and observing the Texas land market. He has seen buyers succeed and others make costly mistakes they never saw coming. In today's shifting market, land is one of the most talked-about investments, but most people do not fully understand what they are buying…
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The Biggest Financial Decision a Landowner Will Ever Make
You sold your land, now comes one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. For many landowners, this moment represents years, even generations, of hard work turning into a single major financial outcome. What happens next determines whether that wealth is preserved and grown, or slowly…
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This Strategy Turned Land Into a $3.5M Tax Deduction
This strategy turned land into a 3.5 million dollar tax deduction, and most landowners are completely missing it. Companies like Bird Dog are helping landowners unlock it. In this episode of the Landowner Insider Podcast, we sit down with the team behind Bird Dog, a land intelligence platform…
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The New World Screwworm Threat with Texas Animal Health Commission
We do not have enough cowboys for what is coming. This screwworm threat could cost ranchers millions. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. T.R. Lansford of the Texas Animal Health Commission to break down the growing risk of the New World screwworm and what it could mean for ranchers…
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How to Build a Successful Ranch Without Going Broke
So many cowboys want a ranch, but nobody talks about how to actually build one without going broke in the process. In this episode of Landowner Insider, we dive into ranching for profit, smart investing, and why starting with cows might be the biggest mistake beginners make. Whether you are...
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Raising Money for Flooded Texas Farmers and Ranchers
Go to www.mockranches.com/mr-gives to donate to Texas farmers and ranchers who were affected by the July floods. The Mock Ranches Group and Mock Ranches Gives (an established 501(c)(3)) has a goal of raising $200,000 for Texas farmers and ranchers who were directly affected by the July Floods.…
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Land Broker Mastermind: Remote Teams, AI, and Scaling in 2026 | Tyler Davis
In this episode, Kasey Mock sits down with Tyler Davis to talk through what's changing in land brokerage, and what still matters. They cover practical mastermind takeaways, building and managing remote teams, and how brokers can adapt as technology (including AI) reshapes research, marketing, and...
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Leadership Under Pressure: From Combat to Real Estate & Investing | Schuyler Williamson
In this episode, we're joined by Schuyler Williamson—entrepreneur, military veteran, and author of The Steady Leader—for a practical conversation on leading with clarity when pressure is high. Drawing from his experience as a combat officer (with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan) and as a...
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The Future of Land Brokerage: Standards, Tech, and Professionalism | Dan Murphy (RLI)
In this episode, Kasey Mock is joined by Dan Murphy, President of the Realtors Land Institute (RLI), for a conversation on why professionalism and education matter more than ever in land brokerage. They discuss RLI's role in shaping industry standards, the history and mission behind the...
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Post-Election 2025 Real Estate Outlook: Land, Rates, and Buyer Confidence
In this episode of Land Broker Insider, Kasey Mock and Max Ramsey break down the real estate landscape heading into 2025 following the election cycle and the shift in market sentiment they're seeing from brokers, buyers, and sellers. They discuss what's changed over the past few years—market...
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Trophy Bass on Private Ponds: Lake Management Tips (Part 2) | Steven Bardin
In Part 2, Kasey Mock sits down with fisheries biologist Steven Bardin of Texas Pro Lake Management to talk through what it really takes to build and maintain a trophy bass fishery on private land. They cover practical pond and lake management strategies—from habitat and forage planning to...
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Talking 2024 Hunting Season with Tejas Hunt Club Part Two
HUNTING SEASON 2024 is finally here! On Episode 502 of the Land Broker Insider Podcast, we continue our dive into hunting stories with Brandon McDow and the Tejas Hunt Club! Kasey and Max were guests on Tejas Hunt Club earlier this month, and we are bringing you that recording here as well. Go...
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Trophy Bass on Private Ponds: Lake Management Tips (Part 1) | Steven Bardin
In Part 1, Kasey Mock sits down with fisheries biologist Steven Bardin of Texas Pro Lake Management to cover the fundamentals of private pond and lake management for landowners. They discuss what it takes to build a healthy fishery—from setting goals and evaluating your pond to habitat...
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Talking 2024 Hunting Season with Tejas Hunt Club Part One
HUNTING SEASON 2024 is finally here! On Episode 50 of the Land Broker Insider Podcast, we dive into hunting stories with Brandon McDow and the Tejas Hunt Club! Kasey and Max were guests on Tejas Hunt Club earlier this month, and we are bringing you that recording here as well. Go follow Tejasd…
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Cedar Eater Spence Hegener
Kasey and Josh Deal sat down with the Cedar Eater, Spence Hegener. Spence's company has been the leader in mechanical brush clearing in Texas for 24 years. Kasey, Josh and Spence discuss best practices for brush control and improving a piece of land. Contact Spence for a quote at…
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Clarity Wins: Systems & Referrals with Coach Abe Shreeve
In this episode of Land Broker Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with top business coach Abe Shreeve to break down what high-performing agents do differently—especially when the market feels uncertain. The conversation focuses on clarity, mindset, and the relationship systems that consistently…
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How Kasey Mock Built a Ranch Real Estate Business | Wealthy Cowboy Interview
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Renewable Energy Values and Big Data with Craig from LandGate
Kasey Mock, Matt Gruetzner and Max Ramsey of www.mockranches.com sit down with Craig Kaizer, President of LandGate www.landgate.com. The guys discuss renewable energy values, why top brokers understand the whole bundle of sticks, and the new technology available through LandGate and LandApp..…
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Mapping Innovations and Technology with Steve Roberson from Land id
Kasey Mock, Chad Andrus and Max Ramsey of www.mockranches.com sit down with Steve Roberson, Founder and President of Landid, formerly MapRight https://www.id.land. The guys discuss innovations and the evolution of mapping technology, availability of data, and mapping as a tool. This was a live...
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Selling Big Mountain West Ranches with M4 Ranch Group - Live from National Land Conference
Kasey Mock https://www.mockranches.com sits down with Dan Murphy, Seth Craft and Jake Murphy of M4 Ranch Group https://m4ranchgroup.com. M4 is a team of dedicated ranch brokers, licensed in Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming. Their slogan is "Anywhere, any time." These guys are simply the best in…
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Building Profitable Referral Relationships with Bill Davis
This week, Kasey Mock and Bill Davis discuss building profitable referral partnerships. They emphasize collaboration, transparency, and setting clear expectations. Bill highlights documenting expectations to avoid misunderstandings in partnerships. They also discuss decision-making for deals and...
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15 Questions Leaders Ask Themselves
This week, Kasey talks about 15 reflective questions to ask yourself for a better you! 1. Who are you? 2. What do you believe? 3. What motivates you? 4. How do you define fulfillment? 5. What do you need to control? 6. What do you need to let go of? 7. How would you rate your spiritual health? 8....
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Adventure Hunting, Conservation, Airplanes and Logistics with Nathan Olmstead
This week, Kasey Mock talks with his friend Nathan Olmstead, who runs Muskwa Outfitters in Canada and discusses his operation with him. Nathan shares how his father started the business back in the 1980s and their focus on providing hunting experiences for families and corporate clients. They…
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New Plane, Investing, 1031s and Tax Strategy with Matt Gruetzner, ALC at Mock Ranches
This week, Kasey Mock talks with Matt Gruetzner about his business strategies in multiple disciplines. Matt discusses his transition from working in the oil field to real estate. Matt shares his knowledge on various topics related to grass producition, the sustainability of box meat providers…
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The Time For 2024 Business Goal Planning is NOW
On this episode, Kasey Mock discusses how important it is to set aside time to complete your business goal planning for 2024. He explains the SWOT assessment (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) and encourages listeners to evaluate their internal strengths and weaknesses as well as...
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Husband Wife Real Estate Teams
On this episode, Kasey Mock talks with his wife and CFO of Mock Ranches Group, Elizabeth Mock. They discuss various topics such as their roles in the company, their personal journey together as a husband-wife team in business, and the challenges they faced during COVID-19. They also talk about...
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Real Estate, Faith and Family with Jonathon Goode
On this episode, Kasey Mock talks with Jonathon Goode about their approaches to work, faith, family, and even podcasting. They share personal stories about how their faith has helped them overcome challenges in their businesses. Kasey and Jonathon also touch on time management and prioritizing…
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Gary Keller's 12 Biggest Leadership Mistakes Part Two
On part two of this episode, Kasey and Max continue their discussion of Gary Keller's 12 Biggest Leadership mistakes. They dive into failing to inspect expectations, both qualitatively and quantitatively, and share how inspecting progress regularly allows for course correction and prevents…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Landowner Insider! We exist to help accomplish your goals through land ownership. On this show, host Kasey Mock will interview experts from the world of land ownership. From finance, title and legal, to oil and gas, land management, conservation and more: We want to share as much knowledge possible through stories of adventure in the outdoors. Go Get em!Land Broker Insider is presented by The Mock Ranches Group at Keller Williams International, 2018 National Recreational Land Broker of the Year.
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Welcome to the Landowner Insider! We exist to help accomplish your goals through land ownership. On this show, host Kasey Mock will interview experts from the world of land ownership. From finance, title and legal, to oil and gas, land management, conservation and more: We want to share as much...
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