Land Your Ground

Land Your Ground host Chase Burns – your trusted guide for all things land ownership, real estate, and land management sits down with filmmaker, hunter and professional trapper Casey Shoopman to uncover the journey from helping manage habitats on others’ land to owning his own private hunting paradise.👉 Whether you're dreaming of owning land, planning habitat improvements on land you have acc...

The Wisconsin land market is heating up! In this episode of Land Your Ground, we dive into how rural real estate has surged post-2020, fueled by remote work, shifting priorities, and an exodus from urban centers like Chicago. Our guest from The LandGuys Wisconsin, Luke Wessel, team shares insights on the market’s rapid growth, key migration trends, and why Wisconsin is becoming a prime destination...

In this episode of Land Your Ground, we're diving deep into habitat management, whitetail deer hunting, and food plotting with special guest Wes Delks of Higgins Outdoors. Wes shares his incredible journey into land consulting, whitetail habitat management, and working with Don Higgins, one of the most respected names in the hunting industry. We cover:✅ The key to maximizing your hunting prop...

Join our host Chase Burns as he sits down with Jared Van Hees for an in-depth discussion on land ownership, land management, and turning a passion for rural living into a thriving business. Jared shares his journey from hunting public land to buying his first property, developing it for wildlife, and launching Vitalize Seed to promote sustainable land use and soil health. Topics Covered:✅ Land ma...

Join our host Chase Burns in an insightful conversation with Joy Van Wyngarden on Land Your Ground! Chase sits down with Joy to discuss how she started her journey from conservation work to entrepreneurship, leveraging social media to build a brand around agriculture, homesteading, and land stewardship. Topics Covered:✅ Building wealth for land ownership✅ Real estate investing for beginners✅ Ho...

On today’s episode of the Land Your Ground Podcast, we’re diving into the world of hunting land investments with our special guest, Tony Smotherman. Tony is a seasoned land sales professional, investor, and property manager with extensive experience in hunting farm renovations and land development for outdoor enthusiasts. If you're a farmer, rancher, homesteader, or an avid hunter, this episode is...

Jumpstarting your land ownership journey early can open the door to long-term growth and financial freedom. Willie Urish breaks down how he has steadily built a thriving land portfolio by identifying deals and taking a strategic approach to property development. We dive into financial planning strategies that make landownership achievable, from budgeting tips to leveraging equity for future purcha...

Welcome to Season 2 of Land Your Ground! We’re kicking off this season by catching you up on everything happening behind the scenes. From exciting updates on the Mercantile, Prairie Crossroads, to life as a real estate agent, we’re diving into what’s been keeping Chase busy. We’ll also share the vision for this new season, including sneak peeks at our upcoming guests and the stories they’ll bring...

Land Your Ground Ep. 21 What’s so great about rodeo? Chase and Jordan explore the New Windsor Fair Rodeo and Horse Show, showcasing its unique appeal and thrilling events. LandYourGround.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@LandYourGround⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@landyourground⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/landyourground⁠⁠⁠

Join us for an inspiring episode recorded onsite in a historic downtown building of Viola, Illinois, with rural entrepreneurs Jackie and Chase Burns! Discover their journey of purchasing and renovating the circa 1912 building and creating a business center they've named "Prairie Crossroads". LandYourGround.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@LandYourGround⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Join us as we sit down with Dan Swanson, a dedicated farmer and veteran who served in the military for over 27 years while managing his family’s row crop and livestock operation. Dan and Chase tackle pressing issues affecting landowners and rural communities, including wind farms, solar energy leases, carbon pipelines, and eminent domain. They dive into Dan's remarkable multi-generational fami...

In Ep. 18 of Land Your Ground we are joined by David Fraser, owner of Bunkie Life, as we explore how renting out cabins and cottages can become a profitable revenue stream for your land. David shares his firsthand experience of turning bunkies on his own homestead into income generators, offering valuable insights into land management and property development.

Cody Altizer and Erich Long are land and wildlife management experts who are obsessed with conservation and saving native species. Their passion for wildlife has guided their careers and fueled them to found The Dear Hunter Project together. Host Chase Burns has a thought-provoking discussion with them about pressing issues in conservation today, from the efforts to restore native grouse populatio...

Land Your Ground Ep. 16 with Matt Jungmann, the National Marketing Director for Farm Progress. Chase and Matt dive into the excitement and innovation of the Farm Progress Show. Matt shares his insight from being a direct-from-the-farm-to-the-customer Freezer Beef supplier with Sumner Point Beef, and they explore the transformative advancements in farming technology and the impact it carries across...

If you are into anything related to history and land, this episode is for you! Watch along as Chase and Judd talk about the history of old barns, people, and land. ⁠⁠⁠LandYourGround.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@LandYourGround⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@landyourground⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/landyourground⁠⁠⁠

Land Your Ground Episode 14. with Garrett Feik of Compeer Financial In this episode, host Chase Burns, a seasoned real estate broker specializing in land and rural properties and Garrett Feik, a finance officer with Compeer Financial, are here to show you that options exist when looking to buy land. ⁠⁠⁠LandYourGround.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@LandYourGround⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠t...

Land Your Ground Ep. 13 with Jackie Burns Join Chase Burns, a seasoned real estate broker specializing in land and rural properties, and his guest, entrepreneur and homesteader, Jackie Burns, as they explore the world of land ownership. ⁠⁠⁠LandYourGround.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@LandYourGround⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@landyourground⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/landyo...

Land Your Ground Ep. 12 with Jackie Burns In this episode, Chase and Jackie Burns share valuable tips on bullet-proofing your finances in preparation for a land purchase, as well as tips for building a healthier marriage. You'll learn to align your goals, get on the same team, and dream big- together! ⁠⁠⁠LandYourGround.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@LandYourGround⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tik...

Land Your Ground and Hoksey Native Seeds engage in a conversation on land stewardship and profitable prairie farming! Discover how this innovative farm and distribution operation is revolutionizing the agricultural landscape by specializing in prairie grass and wildflower seed production. Our guests share their expertise on sustainable land management, promoting prairie restoration, and carving ou...

Join Chase and Jordan as they demystify the process of timber management, uncovering the keys to long-term success and environmental stewardship. From timber harvesting methods to forest regeneration, we cover it all, empowering you to make informed decisions and achieve your financial goals while preserving the natural beauty of your land. ⁠⁠⁠LandYourGround.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@LandYo...

Professional Photographer and Homesteader Megan Klauer shares her family's story of land ownership, from purchasing a property, to developing it into their dream homestead. ⁠⁠⁠LandYourGround.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@LandYourGround⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@landyourground⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/landyourground⁠⁠⁠

Join Chase and Jackie Burns as they revisit the story of how they started their homestead! ⁠⁠⁠LandYourGround.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@LandYourGround⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@landyourground⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/landyourground⁠⁠⁠

In Episode 7 of LYG, Chase discusses the day-to-day of a cattle operation with Shike Cattle Company Co-Owner David Shike! ⁠⁠⁠LandYourGround.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@LandYourGround⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@landyourground⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/landyourground⁠⁠⁠

Join as Chase and Jordan explore what's causing landowners in the Midwest concern in the 5th episode of Land Your Ground! ⁠⁠⁠LandYourGround.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@LandYourGround⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@landyourground⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/landyourground⁠

Chase and Jordan discuss previous podcasts, hunting, cattle, and exciting future content on the 4th episode of Land Your Ground! ⁠⁠LandYourGround.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠youtube.com/@LandYourGround⁠⁠ ⁠⁠tiktok.com/@landyourground⁠⁠ ⁠⁠instagram.com/landyourground