The Land Development Podcast with Ryan Glick

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...

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-i...

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-developmen...

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 n...

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...

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-...

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-...

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,...

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...

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-tlp140 Episode Sponsor: Maverick...

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 Appl...

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-...

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: h...

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-...

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-tlp135 Episode...

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://landd...

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-tlp133 Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-po...

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...

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, Trac...

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-new...

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 not...

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/ind...

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