The Land Development Podcast with Ryan Glick

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Doug French, CEO of Stylecraft Builders, joins Ryan to talk about growing a family homebuilding business into a top 60 homebuilder in the United States. They discuss attainable housing, leadership, development strategy, and what it takes to scale a company while building a strong team.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/what-it-takes-to-grow-a-production-homebuilding-company-with-doug-french-tlp162We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Ryan sits down with Monaca Onstad to talk about what actually makes a community feel like home. Monaca shares how she got into placemaking and what she’s learned working with developers across the country. They get into simple ways to bring people together, even in smaller communities or with tighter budgets. A big takeaway is why the overall feel of a neighborhood can matter more than the house itself. If you’re in land development, this one might change how you think about your next project.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/from-amenities-to-experiences-how-to-design-better-communities-with-monaca-onstad-tlp161We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Ryan and Charles talk through a big energy code change, where interest rates are headed, and what builders are seeing in the latest housing data. They also dig into the buzz around the White House ballroom project.All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-energy-rule-reversed-fed-split-rates-white-house-ballroom-mystery-tlp160We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comFind us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Nick Arenson joins the show to talk through how large master planned communities are built and how they evolve over time. He shares insights on managing risk, planning infrastructure, and balancing lot sales with homebuilding. The conversation also covers how market shifts and capital impact development decisions. It’s a practical look at what it really takes to execute projects at scale.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/how-master-planned-communities-adapt-over-time-with-nick-arenson-tlp159We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Ryan sits down with Russ Seamon, president of SeamonWhiteside, to talk about his career in land development and his approach to leadership. They discuss how the company has grown over time, why culture matters, and what it takes to build strong teams. Russ also shares his thoughts on communication, working with developers, and setting projects up for success.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/building-culture-while-scaling-a-company-with-russ-seamon-tlp158We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Ryan and Charles break down how global conflict, AI trends, and state tax policies are impacting the land development industry. They share what these shifts mean for deals, developers, and the market as a whole.All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-rising-inflation-iran-conflict-ai-homebuying-red-blue-tax-divide-tlp157We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comFind us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Chuck Marohn joins the show to break down the Strong Towns approach to growth, explaining why many cities struggle financially and how better decisions around infrastructure, housing, and development can lead to stronger communities.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/strong-towns-approach-smart-growth-chuck-marohn-tlp156We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Lara Diettrich joins the show to talk about her path into planning, what developers often get wrong, and how to approach projects the right way from day one. She shares her lessons from working across public, private, and military projects.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/lessons-public-private-sector-development-lara-diettrich-tlp155We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.This week, Ryan and Charles break down a growing housing mismatch, rising gas prices, and how global conflict could impact the market. They share what these trends mean for developers and what to watch in the months ahead.All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-boomers-hold-the-homes-fuel-prices-jump-and-iran-conflict-uncertainty-tlp154We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comFind us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Eric Bakey joins the show to talk about getting started in land development and what it takes to move a deal all the way through. We cover his first major project, working with cities, and dealing with community pushback.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/why-land-deals-are-harder-than-they-look-eric-bakey-tlp153We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Ryan sits down with Ashley Tison, founder of OZ Pros, to discuss how Opportunity Zones can be used by developers to improve returns and reduce tax burden. Ashley explains how these deals work, what types of development projects qualify, and how developers can structure them the right way from the start.They also cover common mistakes developers make, how Opportunity Zones can enhance solid deals, and why more developers are shifting toward longer hold strategies to maximize value.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/how-developers-use-opportunity-zones-with-ashley-tison-tlp152We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Ryan and Charles discuss the latest housing bill, where government housing money is actually going, and why younger buyers are waiting longer to purchase homes. They also cover how debt and interest rates are impacting today’s market.All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-housing-bill-reality-check-where-hud-money-goes-and-why-buyers-are-waiting-tlp151We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comFind us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Archaeologist Jason Chambers joins Ryan to explain how archaeology fits into land development projects. They talk about what happens when artifacts or human remains are discovered, how developers can plan ahead, and why understanding cultural resources matters.We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comShow notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/why-archaeology-matters-in-land-development-with-jason-chambers-tlp150Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Ryan sits down with Phil Stuepfert, Principal and Vice President at HR Green, to talk about the process behind land planning and entitlements. Phil shares lessons from nearly 30 years in the industry, including how to work with cities, neighbors, and developers to move projects forward.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/what-it-takes-to-plan-a-successful-development-with-phil-stuepfert-tlp149Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/Want to support the show? Pick up some swag from our swag store, including our sweet “The Language of Land Development” poster, which would look great in your office: https://landdevpodcast.com/shop 

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Ryan and Charles discuss Zillow’s spring housing outlook, migration trends across South Florida, and how rising oil prices tied to conflict in Iran could affect builders. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-2026-housing-forecast-migration-into-florida-global-conflict-impact-construction-tlp148Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/Want to support the show? Pick up some swag from our swag store, including our sweet “The Language of Land Development” poster, which would look great in your office: https://landdevpodcast.com/shop 

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Ryan sits down with Peter Murphy Lewis to talk about how storytelling can help developers and builders attract better talent and build stronger teams. They break down simple, practical ways to use video and real stories to stand out in today’s labor market.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/the-power-of-story-in-land-development-with-peter-murphy-lewis-tlp147Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/Want to support the show? Pick up some swag from our swag store, including our sweet “The Language of Land Development” poster, which would look great in your office: https://landdevpodcast.com/shop

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Keith Miller joins the show to talk about how he got his start in real estate while still teaching middle school and how that side hustle eventually turned into a full-time development business. We get into his focus on building attainably priced homes at scale in Montana, why he’s using factory-built housing, and what it really takes to bring new supply to fast-growing markets.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/making-housing-more-attainable-at-scale-with-keith-miller-tlp146Episode sponsor: Groov Lot Management Software - Groov helps local and regional land developers and builders manage lot inventory and publish interactive plat maps on their websites, automatically synced as pricing and status change. Schedule a demo at letsgroov.com/demo.Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/Want to support the show? Pick up some swag from our swag store, including our sweet “The Language of Land Development” poster, which would look great in your office: https://landdevpodcast.com/shop

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.In this Industry News episode, Ryan Glick and Charles Covey break down new data showing homebuyer demand near historic lows and talk through why affordability is still the biggest issue in housing. They also respond to a viral clip that sparked a wave of comments about millennials and whether today’s buyers are choosing smaller living or simply unable to afford more.The episode also covers a proposed 9.5 percent property tax increase in New York City and what that could mean for property owners and developers. To wrap it up, Ryan and Charles look at projections showing a possible U.S. population decline and discuss how shifting demographics could change the way and where we build in the future.All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-homebuyer-demand-millennials-housing-nyc-tax-hike-tlp145Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/Want to support the show? Pick up some swag from our swag store, including our sweet “The Language of Land Development” poster, which would look great in your office: https://landdevpodcast.com/shop 

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Ryan sits down with Bart Barok and Jeremy LeVan to talk about bringing new housing to Central Ohio, overcoming community opposition, and building in markets where others would not. They share lessons on partnerships, affordability, and what it really takes to get lots on the ground.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/taking-the-risk-on-rural-development-with-bart-barok-jeremy-levan-tlp144Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/Want to support the show? Pick up some swag from our swag store, including our sweet “The Language of Land Development” poster, which would look great in your office: https://landdevpodcast.com/shop 

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Ryan sits down with Peter Schiff to talk about inflation, interest rates, housing prices, gold and silver, and where the U.S. economy may be headed in 2026. They also discuss the Fed, the dollar, and what developers should be thinking about in today’s market.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/why-inflation-isnt-going-away-with-peter-schiff-tlp143Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/Want to support the show? Pick up some swag from our swag store, including our sweet “The Language of Land Development” poster, which would look great in your office: https://landdevpodcast.com/shop 

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.In this episode, Rachel Peterson, Environmental Department Manager at AGW, breaks down the environmental risks developers face when purchasing land and how proper assessments can prevent costly mistakes. She explains the real-world process behind Phase I and II environmental site assessments, common red flags like old gas tanks or dry cleaners, and what happens when contamination is discovered. Whether you're a builder, developer, or just curious how land is vetted before projects begin, this episode gives a behind-the-scenes look at how environmental consulting protects development deals.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/avoiding-environmental-pitfalls-land-development-rachel-peterson-tlp142 Episode Sponsor: First Continental - Non-Recourse Financing For Residential Lot Acquisition and Development. Learn more by visiting https://www.firstcontinental.com.Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/Want to support the show? Pick up some swag from our swag store, including our sweet “The Language of Land Development” poster, which would look great in your office: https://landdevpodcast.com/shop

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.In this industry news episode, Ryan and Charles explore Trump’s proposed housing plans, the U.S.’s falling birth rate, and the real story behind top housing markets in 2025.All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-trump-homes-birth-rates-housing-markets-affordability-tlp141Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/Want to support the show? Pick up some swag from our swag store, including our sweet “The Language of Land Development” poster, which would look great in your office: https://landdevpodcast.com/shop 

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.In this episode, Eric Nelson of Trumark Homes shares how strong relationships, early outreach, and listening are key to getting land development projects approved, especially in California's tough environment.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/why-outreach-matters-in-development-eric-nelson-tlp140Episode Sponsor: Maverick Water Group is a trusted water partner to some of the largest master-planned developers, builders and leadership teams of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Maverick is a purpose-driven water infrastructure company that is addressing our growing water stress and supply crisis by bridging the gap between rising demand and limited public funding. Learn more at https://maverickwater.com.Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/Want to support the show? Pick up some swag from our swag store, including our sweet “The Language of Land Development” poster, which would look great in your office: https://landdevpodcast.com/shop 

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Brad Hunter joins Ryan to talk about today’s housing market, including land costs, builder strategies, mortgage rates, and where people are moving. They also discuss recent policy updates and what might be ahead in 2026.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/migration-policy-housing-path-forward-brad-hunter-tlp139  Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/Want to support the show? Pick up some swag from our swag store, including our sweet “The Language of Land Development” poster, which would look great in your office: https://landdevpodcast.com/shop 

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Logan Freeman joins the show to talk about how lessons from football carried over into business and helped him build a successful real estate company. We cover Kansas City development, real estate strategy, and the role discipline and focus play in getting results.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/real-estate-strategy-midwest-logan-freeman-tlp138  Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/Want to support the show? Pick up some swag from our swag store, including our sweet “The Language of Land Development” poster, which would look great in your office: https://landdevpodcast.com/shop 

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.In this industry news episode, Ryan and Charles break down Donald Trump’s Davos speech on housing, interest rates, and investor bans. They also dig into home price changes and discuss HUD Secretary Scott Turner’s stance on affordability and regulation.All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-trump-davos-housing-market-trends-hud-affordability-tlp137  Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/Want to support the show? Pick up some swag from our swag store, including our sweet “The Language of Land Development” poster, which would look great in your office: https://landdevpodcast.com/shop 

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Jason Hassenstab, Managing Partner at Elevated Development, joins the show to talk about how he got started in land development, the lessons he’s picked up along the way, and what makes Houston a strong market for builders.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/turning-construction-experience-into-land-development-jason-hassenstab-tlp136 Episode Sponsor: First Continental - Non-Recourse Financing For Residential Lot Acquisition and Development. Learn more by visiting https://www.firstcontinental.com.Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/Want to support the show? Pick up some swag from our swag store, including our sweet “The Language of Land Development” poster, which would look great in your office: https://landdevpodcast.com/shop

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Craig Marquardo, VP of Multifamily at VCS Property Management, shares how his path through film and entertainment led him to real estate, and why developers should bring property managers in early to avoid costly mistakes.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/why-property-management-must-start-early-craig-marquardo-tlp135Episode sponsor: Groov Lot Management Software - Groov helps local and regional land developers and builders manage lot inventory and publish interactive plat maps on their websites, automatically synced as pricing and status change. Schedule a demo at letsgroov.com/demo.Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcastCheck out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.In this episode, Ryan and Charles break down Trump’s $200B plan to push mortgage rates down, his call to ban institutional investors from buying homes, and what it all could mean for the housing market, builders, and the 2026 election year.All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-builder-in-chief-trump-plan-investor-ban-interest-rates-tlp134Episode Sponsor: First Continental - Non-Recourse Financing For Residential Lot Acquisition and Development. Learn more by visiting https://www.firstcontinental.com.Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcastCheck out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Jim Boad shares how he builds and runs group homes focused on sober living. We explore his unique model, the zoning challenges, and how developers can get started.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/sober-living-housing-model-jim-boad-tlp133Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcastCheck out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.In this episode, Josh Dorfman shares how his company, Planted, is changing the way we build homes using fast-growing grass instead of trees. He also talks about raising capital and what the future of sustainability looks like in homebuilding.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/sustainable-growth-in-housing-josh-dorfman-tlp132

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.In this year-end episode, Ryan and Charles share their predictions for what 2026 will bring to housing, land development, and real estate investment.All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-2026-predictions-land-development-tlp131

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Jack Rowe and Ken Mitchell return to talk about doing land deals the right way, the risks of chasing fast money, and why walkability is more than just sidewalks. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/walkability-myths-land-flipping-risks-staying-power-tlp130 After 125+ episodes, I went back through 80 podcast transcripts to look for patterns that kept showing up across conversations. I pulled those into a short resource called 10 Lessons From 80 Industry Voices. You can download it for free at https://landdevpodcast.com/lessons. 

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Stephanie Fogelson joins the show to explain what title insurance really is and why it's essential for land developers. We explore her career journey and the role title plays in protecting property deals.Episode Sponsor: Groov Land Acquisition & Deal Management Software - Find Parcel Ownership Info, Manage Deals Visually on a Map, Track Owner Conversations, and More. Never let another deal slip through the cracks. Start a free 14-day trial at https://letsgroov.com/signup.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/title-insurance-explained-stephanie-fogelson-tlp129

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.In this industry news episode, Ryan and Charles cover the Fed’s recent rate cut, the growing affordability gap in the housing market, and a proposed federal bill aimed at boosting supply and lowering costs.All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-fed-affordability-gap-housing-bill-tlp128

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Kevin Maevers joins the podcast to talk about attainable housing, public engagement, and how developers can work with cities and communities to solve housing challenges. Episode Sponsor: First Continental - Non-Recourse Financing For Residential Lot Acquisition and Development. Learn more by visiting https://www.firstcontinental.com. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/public-engagement-land-development-kevin-maevers-tlp127

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.In this bonus industry news episode, Ryan and Charles talk about growing energy demands from AI, how Texas is attracting foreign real estate investors, and whether the Fed is quietly shifting back to money printing.All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-ai-grid-foreign-buyers-texas-fed-qe-tlp126

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Jay Knight shares lessons from nearly five decades in homebuilding and development. He talks about his family business, affordable housing, and what’s really holding back young developers today.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/lessons-from-47-years-in-development-jay-knight

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.In this industry news episode, Ryan and Charles cover HUD’s new hotline for reporting illegal residents in public housing, the growing divide in home pricing trends across the U.S., and whether OpenAI’s infrastructure deals are financially sustainable.All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-hud-whistleblower-housing-imbalance-ai-fallout-tlp124

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Jordan Smith joins Ryan to talk about how he left oil and gas to build homes designed to last 100 years. In this episode, they explore what it really takes to build homes the right way.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/the-100-year-home-mindset-with-jordan-smith-tlp123Episode sponsor: Groov Land Acquisition & Deal Management Software - Find Parcel Ownership Info, Manage Deals Visually on a Map, Track Owner Conversations, and More. Never let another deal slip through the cracks. Start a free 14-day trial at https://letsgroov.com/signup.

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Bill Reiman, CEO of R.K. Reiman Construction joins Ryan to talk about how he’s helping grow his family’s custom home building company in Florida, by focusing on leadership, systems, and doing honest work.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/how-to-lead-a-custom-home-team-bill-reiman-tlp122Episode Sponsor: First Continental - Non-Recourse Financing For Residential Lot Acquisition and Development. Learn more by visiting https://www.firstcontinental.com. 

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.In this industry news episode, Ryan and Charles break down some hot government topics, including 50-year mortgages, potential new stimulus checks, property tax proposals, and the impact of political decisions on the housing market.All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-50-year-mortgages-trump-2k-stimulus-property-tax-kill-tlp121

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Lisa Cabral from MBK Rental Living joins the show to talk about designing rental communities that feel personal, welcoming, and built for real people.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/the-resident-experience-comes-first-lisa-cabral-tlp120Episode Sponsor: Groov Lot Management Platform - Schedule a demo at https://letsgroov.com/demo.  

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.In this episode, Ryan chats with Dave Kotter, founder of Hybrid Debt Fund, about streamlining real estate lending, trends in multifamily, RV parks, and why small bay industrial is gaining attention. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/rv-parks-manufactured-housing-development-dave-kotter-tlp119

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.In this episode, Ryan and Charles cover the Fed’s recent interest rate cut, Beazer Homes' approach to affordability, and the role of manufactured housing in solving the housing crisis.All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-fed-cuts-beazer-rejects-downsizing-manufactured-housing-fix-tlp118

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.In this episode, Ryan sits down with Nick Larson, a real estate attorney and developer, to break down how urban renewal authorities (URAs) help smaller developers unlock hard-to-develop land. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/how-urban-renewal-makes-deals-pencil-nick-larson-tlp117

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.In this episode, Ryan Glick talks with Ari Rastegar, founder of Rastegar Property Company, about how a $3,500 land deal during law school led to millions of square feet in real estate development. Ari shares lessons on zoning, land strategy, and why personal growth has been key to his success.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/3000-lot-that-changed-everything-ari-rastegar-tlp116Episode Sponsor: Groov Lot Management Software. Manage lot inventory and showcase your lots on your website with Groov's interactive plat map. Learn more at https://letsgroov.com or schedule a demo at https://letsgroov.com/demo.

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.In this episode, Ryan and Charles discuss rising distress in the multifamily housing market, the mortgage rate levels needed to restore affordability, and what recent builder sentiment numbers say about the near-term housing outlook.All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-multifamily-mortgage-builder-tlp115

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.In this episode, Ryan talks with Jody Whitlock about her journey from urban planning student to future land developer. Jody shares what she’s learned through internships, school, and her role with Ladies in Land.Episode Sponsor: First Continental - a specialized private lending company with an exclusive focus on non-recourse financing for residential lot acquisition and development. Learn more by visiting https://www.firstcontinental.com. Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/building-student-pathways-land-development-jody-whitlock-tlp114

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Jared Husmann shares why he chose industrial real estate, how mentorship shaped his career, and what developers often get wrong, and right, about building communities.Episode Sponsor: Groov Land Acquisition and Deal Management Software - Start your free 14-day trial by visiting https://letsgroov.com/signup.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/how-industrial-became-the-right-fit-with-jared-husmann-tlp113