The Land Development Podcast with Ryan Glick

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Charles Tofferi joins Ryan to discuss why developers should involve contractors earlier, how better communication leads to better projects, and what separates great contractor relationships from costly ones. He also shares lessons from the field and practical advice for successful site development. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpod...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Land use attorney and DarrowEverett partner Kelley Morris Salvatore joins Ryan to discuss how developers can work more effectively with municipalities, avoid common approval mistakes, and navigate today's housing development challenges. She shares lessons from nearly 30 years in land use law, along with insights gained from working on both...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Ryan and Charles break down the latest U.S. Census housing report, falling builder confidence, and what Kevin Warsh's first Federal Reserve meeting signals for interest rates and the housing market moving forward. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Dan Grosswald, Division President of Southeast Florida at Mattamy Homes, joins Ryan to discuss what it takes to build successful master-planned communities. From walkable neighborhoods and community activation to leadership, planning, and long-term vision, Dan shares lessons learned from decades in homebuilding and development. Show notes for th...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Jerry Pesick joins the podcast to break down eminent domain, property tax appeals, and how developers can protect themselves when government projects affect their property. He shares lessons from more than 40 years of valuation litigation and explains what property owners should do before accepting an offer. Show notes for this episode: https://...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Ryan and Charles break down Berkshire Hathaway’s $8.5 billion acquisition of Taylor Morrison, discuss new construction trends across the country, and review the latest housing market data showing buyers gaining leverage in many major metros. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://land...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Natalie Jelavich, Executive Vice President at Marques General Engineering, joins the podcast to discuss leadership, company growth, building strong teams, and the lessons she's learned over 22 years in construction. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/leadership-lessons-from-22-years-in-construction-natalie-jelav...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Alek Pedersen shares his path from studying design in Italy and working on development projects across Scandinavia to leading industrial development efforts in Texas. He discusses zoning, entitlements, city incentives, and what developers can learn from different approaches to land use around the world. Show notes for this episode: https://landd...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Ryan and Charles Covey dig into the Road to Housing Act, discuss Wells Fargo's new mortgage incentives for 3D printed homes, and discuss how immigration enforcement continues to affect the construction workforce.  All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Nathan Cox shares how his time in the Marines influenced the way he leads and grows 68 Ventures. Ryan and Nathan talk about leadership, scaling a development company, building trust, and why forcing a bad real estate deal can cost you years. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/the-long-game-in-real-estate-development-...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Victoria Fitch joins Ryan to talk about the future of housing, land acquisition, and why smaller, denser communities are becoming the new normal. They also discuss consumer behavior and how developers can stay competitive in today’s market. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/why-higher-density-housing-matters-with-vi...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Would you let a tech company put a mini data center on your home? And did Trump’s comments completely miss what Americans are dealing with financially? Ryan and Charles get into that, the latest housing numbers, and more in this industry news episode. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: ht...

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/podc...

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 fe...

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/indu...

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 i...

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 u...

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/industr...

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-t...

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-...

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/podc...

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-tlp153 We...

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...

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://landdevpodc...

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. Insi...