Land Academy Show

Ever wondered how a simple Instagram ad could change your life? For Nick Harrington, Land Academy’s Enrollment Coordinator, it was the first step on an unexpected path to real estate. Nick, hailing from Michigan, shares his unique journey from a background in house flipping with his parents to becoming an integral part of the Land Academy team. Join  Steven Jack Butala  and  Jill De...

What’s that ‘Aha!’ moment that changes everything? For some, it’s a first kiss. For others, it’s the instant they know they’ve found ‘the one’—or, in  Steven Jack Butala  and  Jill DeWit ’s case, ‘the business.’ Join Jack and Jill as they recount the pivotal experiences that cemented land investing as their forever business. Have you had your moment? You just might, after this.

Are you ready to unlock the secrets to success in the land business? Join  Steven Jack Butala  and  Jill DeWit  on the Land Academy Show as they reveal how much it really costs to thrive in this exciting industry. From surprising luxury RV real estate opportunities to the essential components of building your own land investment business, this episode provides a detai...

What did you wish you knew before diving into the world of land investing? Join Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit on the Land Academy Show as they share their unfiltered insights, from unexpected challenges to the surprising ease of a data-centric approach. Discover their journey through 16,000 deals, what it truly takes to succeed, and how they navigate the often-confused reactions of friends and...

Think you need perfect credit or piles of cash to fund a land deal in 2025? Think again —  Steven Jack Butala  and  Jill DeWit  broadcast from their boat in San Diego to break down the realities of land deal funding in 2025. They dispel common myths about needing huge amounts of capital or perfect credit to become a real estate investor, and share their decades of experience bu...

Get ready for a decade of disruptive real estate wisdom! In this special 10-year anniversary episode of the Land Academy Show, hosts  Steven Jack Butala  and  Jill DeWit  pull back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed in land investing. They share candid insights from their recent seminar, dissecting their biggest wins, toughest lessons, and the evolution of Land Acad...

Today on The Land Academy Show, join Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit as they share what it’s really like working with your spouse while completing over 16,000 real estate deals. They talk candidly about what makes it work (and what nearly broke it), how they divide roles, and why mutual respect is more important than matching skill sets. Whether you’re considering going into business with your p...

Today on The Land Academy Show, join Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit as Jill shares her updated land-buying script for 2025 and the one powerful question that drives every great deal: “Why are you selling?” They walk through the psychology behind that question, how it reveals a seller’s motivation, and why it sets the tone for trust and transparency. Whether you are taking calls yourself or trai...

Today on The Land Academy Show, Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit explain why they do not negotiate land or house deals, as well as why this approach actually leads to faster, cleaner closings. They share how setting the price upfront filters out the wrong sellers, attracts serious ones, and gives you total control over your margins. If you are spending hours going back and forth or trying to "sel...

Forget flipping coins or trusting a hunch? Today on The Land Academy Show, join  Steven Jack Butala  and  Jill DeWit  as they break down the difference between data-driven and gut-driven land investing—and why guessing will sink your deals in 2025. They explain how relying on instinct alone can lead to overpaying, missed red flags, and slow deal flow. Through real examples, Ste...

Is your land deal pipeline looking more like a graveyard than a goldmine? On today’s Land Academy Show, join  Steven Jack Butala  and  Jill DeWit  as they unearth the silent killers of real estate success: missed follow-ups, chaotic buyer lists, and poor communication. They’ll reveal how these common pitfalls can quietly destroy your deals and how a simple, effective CRM system...

Tired of marketing strategies that promise ease but deliver only headaches?  Steven Jack Butala  and  Jill DeWit  from The Land Academy Show are here to expose the truth about neutral letters and open-ended land offers. Jack and Jill explain why these strategies might seem easier or safer but often lead to slower deal flow, unclear pricing, and wasted time. Drawing from real-wo...

Ever wondered if houses are the missing piece in your land investment puzzle? Today on The Land Academy Show, join  Steven Jack Butala  and  Jill DeWit  as they reveal the truth about adding houses to your land business. They share what works, what doesn’t, and what most investors misunderstand about making the leap into residential deals. From marketing and pricing differences...

Think cold calling, emailing, or texting is the best way to connect with land and house sellers? Think again. In this episode of The Land Academy Show, Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit break down the real-world effectiveness—and legality—of the top outreach methods investors use today. From awkward cold calls and ignored texts to a single strategy that actually works, they cut through the noise t...

The real estate landscape is shifting, and if you’re still banking on double closing deals, you need to hear this. Today on The Land Academy Show, join  Steven Jack Butala  and  Jill DeWit  as they talk about why the end is near for double closing real estate deals. They explain what’s changed in the market, why this once-popular strategy is losing ground, and what smarter alte...

Think chasing land note buyers is the key to quick cash in 2025? Think again. Today on The Land Academy Show, join  Steven Jack Butala  and  Jill DeWit  as they talk about the truth behind chasing land note buyers in 2025. They break down what’s changed in the note market, who’s really buying notes today, and why blindly building a buyer list could waste more time than it’s wor...

Ever wonder what happens when Jack and Jill truly go off-script? In this inaugural "Off Script Friday" episode, prepare for a candid conversation that ventures beyond land deals. Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit tackle everything from their 16-year journey as business partners and spouses to surprising insights on the future of real estate in 2025. It’s raw, it’s real, and it might just give you...

What if the land investing strategies you've always relied on are no longer enough? Today on The Land Academy Show , join Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit as they reveal why the old ways of land investing are gone for 2025 and how to find the best off-market land deals. They dive deep into the critical mindset shift you need to survive and thrive in land investing, explaining why traditional meth...

Is the "double close" truly the savvy move for land deals you think it is? Today on The Land Academy Show , Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit pull back the curtain on why double closing in land deals often leads to frustration, not profit—and reveal their tried-and-true alternative. They'll dismantle common myths about using a buyer's funds, expose the practical and legal traps that derail deals,...

Dreaming of land deals but short on cash? Today on The Land Academy Show , Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit confront one of the most persistent myths in land investing: Can you truly flip land with no money down? Tapping into their extensive experience and the daily flow of deals they witness, Steven and Jill reveal the strategies involving funding, partnerships, and astute deal structuring that...

Ready to unlock a whole new level of opportunity in your land business? Today on  The Land Academy Show , join  Steven Jack Butala  and  Jill DeWit  as they reveal why 2025 is the perfect time to expand your land empire to include houses. They’ll share how your existing skills are perfectly transferable, what subtle adjustments your operation needs, and why this strategic...

Ever felt like you're just not measuring up in your business? Today on The Land Academy Show , join Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit as Jill vulnerably unpacks the universal entrepreneurial struggle of feeling like you're falling short—and how to overcome it without shame. This episode explores the emotional reality behind entrepreneurship: the doubts, the comparisons, the pressure to always do m...

What if land deals could show you what freedom in business really feels like? Today on The Land Academy Show, join Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit as they uncover investor career secrets in a powerful interview with  Michelle Bridger , a seasoned entrepreneur who discovered how land investing offered a glimpse into a simpler, more aligned way of doing business. Michelle opens up about leadi...

What really makes a landowner say yes? Today on  The Land Academy Show ,  Steven Jack Butala  and  Jill DeWit  explore the psychology behind seller motivation—and why identifying true need is the secret to consistent land investing success. They reveal how seasoned investors can spot ready-to-act sellers, often before the sellers even realize it themselves, and why this pa...

What if the secret to land investing success isn’t flashy flips—but boring consistency? Today on The Land Academy Show , join Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit as they break down what actually makes a land investing month successful. It’s not about big sales numbers—it’s about daily discipline: sending out mail, reviewing deals, and making smart acquisition decisions. They share the exact activiti...