Landowner Insider

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 Mason County, Morgan shares firsthand insight into how family decisions, land ownership, and long-term st...

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 to cattle income, financing, fencing, water, depreciation, and resale value, this conversation covers wh...

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 Texas landowners, hunters, and wildlife managers right now. While New World Screwworm has recently been...

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 Spring Creek Outdoors, LLC to break down what the return of New World screwworm means specifically for Texa...

 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 shares what it was really like cowboying across Arizona, Montana, and New Mexico, from sleeping in fr...

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 of Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, to discuss what the future of Texas land management looks like...

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 Mock sits down with Adam Greene of Rafter Land and Ranch Solutions to break down what actually happens...

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 them. In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey sits down with Kyla Dodson, land consultant, legacy stra...

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 into. In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey sits down with ranch expert Josh Deal to break down what...

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 lost over time. In this episode of the Landowner Insider Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Smitherman, a 30-...

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 built to help landowners turn their property into a high-performing financial asset. Kasey Mock breaks dow...

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, landowners, and the livestock industry. Screwworms were wiped out in the United States decades ago, but as they m...

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 starting a small ranch, investing in land, or trying to turn your operation into a profitable business, this...

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. 100% of the funds, donations, and supplies raised will go directly Texas agricultural producers to help...

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 operations. Tyler also shares perspective on Florida's real estate growth, infrastructure pressure, an...

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 high-performing real estate and investment professional, Schuyler shares leadership models that translate...

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 organization, and how training, accountability, and ethical representation protect landowners, buyers, and the r...

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 retraction, inflation pressure, and tighter decision-making—and what to watch next: demand drivers, confi...

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 stocking, water quality, and long-term maintenance—plus common mistakes landowners make that cost time and fi...

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 follow Tejas Hunt Club here

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 improvements, forage, stocking strategy, and the early planning considerations that matter most when improving an...

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 Hunt Club here

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  www.cedareater.com    Contact us at  www.mockranches.com for your real estate goals. 

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 generate referrals. You'll learn Abe's practical framework for growing a referral-based business, including...

n this special episode, Kasey Mock joins Crockett Carothers on The Wealthy Cowboy Show to share his entrepreneurship journey—from a blue-collar country upbringing to building a thriving ranch and land real estate business. Kasey breaks down the lessons that shaped his career, including his time working alongside Gary Keller / Keller Williams , how he helped build a successful farm & ranch division...