The Land Development Podcast with Ryan Glick

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode of The Land Development Podcast , Ryan Glick and co-host Charles Covey discuss the current landscape of land development with a focus on key topics shaping the industry. They start with a reminder about Election Day and its potential impact on the real estate and land development world. Charles and Ryan encourage listeners to get...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode of The Land Development Podcast , host Ryan Glick sits down with Michael Wayne, the principal at Detroit Riverside Capital. Michael shares his path from consulting to real estate development, detailing how he made the transition from a traditional 9-to-5 role into full-time entrepreneurship. Michael’s story starts with a major in...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode of The Land Development Podcast , hosts Ryan Glick and Charles Covey discuss Florida’s real estate market following the recent hurricanes. The conversation highlights how attractive policies and a warmer climate continue to draw residents and businesses, despite risks. The focus then shifts to the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cu...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode of the Land Development Podcast, Ryan Glick interviews Dr. Lee Newton, an optometrist and real estate developer. Dr. Newton talks about his journey from being an eye doctor to becoming an active real estate investor. Starting with small investments in residential properties, he shares how his frustration with the typical tenants...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode, Ryan Glick and Charles Covey dive into some topics shaping the land development industry. They start by examining the Federal Reserve’s potential rate cuts, with mixed signals coming from recent job reports and financial markets. What will it take for the Fed to ease up, and how will these decisions impact real estate heading in...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode of the Land Development Podcast, host Ryan Glick sits down with Alex Kamkar, the Managing Shareholder of Bold Fox Development. Alex walks us through his journey into real estate development, starting from his days at Texas A&M, where he was focused on agriculture, to his pivot into real estate. He shares how he went back to s...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Ryan Glick and co-host Charles Covey dive into the FED's decision to slash interest rates by half a point, marking the first rate cut in four years. Ryan and Charles break down what this means for developers, homebuyers, and the broader real estate industry. They discuss how the market has already priced in the rate cut and what to expect f...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode, Ryan sits down with Sean Myers, the managing director of Bright Leaf Properties and co-founder of Great Leaf Homes, to discuss his journey into the world of real estate development. Originally an English major with a career in advertising, Sean shares how a chance encounter with a home renovator sparked his interest in real esta...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this week's industry news episode, Ryan Glick and Charles Covey explore the latest housing market data. They begin with a discussion on single-family construction, which has been growing despite high interest rates, while multifamily housing permits are steadily declining. Charles sheds light on the increasing dominance of national and r...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In today’s episode of the Land Development Podcast, Ryan Glick is joined by Dustin Kinder, CEO of Maverick Water Group, to explore the role of water management in the real estate development industry. Dustin shares his journey from agriculture to founding Maverick, highlighting the big moments that led him to recognize water’s potential as a pow...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Ryan Glick is joined by Charles Covey for an industry news episode that dives deep into three key headlines impacting the real estate market today. First, they discuss the record number of homebuyer cancellations in July, analyzing why so many deals fell through despite falling mortgage rates. Charles sheds light on how the upcoming election yea...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode of The Land Development Podcast, Ryan sits down with Harsh Thakker, the founding principal of Dorado Capital, to explore his journey into the world of real estate. Harsh shares how his start in the industry began during an internship at a commercial brokerage while studying international politics at Georgetown. He discusses the t...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this Industry News episode, Ryan and Charles discuss the significant shifts in the U.S. Treasury yields and what the market is predicting for future Fed rate cuts. Charles provides his insights into how these potential cuts could influence borrowing costs and project feasibility in the land development sector, as well as the broader economic...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode of the Land Development Podcast, Ryan sits down with Jake Sigler, Partner at BC2 Holdings, to discuss his path from an engineering student to a successful real estate developer. Jake shares his early influences, including how mentorship shaped his career path. Jake shares his educational background, explaining how his engineering...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this industry news episode, we explore three headlines affecting the real estate industry. First, we dive into the Project 2025 proposal, a conservative blueprint gaining attention in political and business circles. This 900-page document outlines a firm stance on maintaining single-family zoning and suggests changes to housing vouchers and f...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Today, your hosts, Ryan Glick and Charles Covey, dig into several real estate industry articles. They start by looking at an article which argues that new construction offers better value for developers amid a severe housing shortage. Next, they shift their focus to an article from CNBC that explores why housing inflation remains high. Despite a...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. This week, Ryan is joined by his regular co-host for industry news episodes, Charles Covey. Together, they dig into some topics in the land development and housing industry. The episode begins with a discussion on the recent presidential debate. Ryan and Charles analyze the limited focus on housing issues during the debates and share their thoug...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode of The Land Development Podcast, host Ryan Glick welcomes Jonny Bosworth, the Director of Commercial Real Estate at R&R Realty Group. Jonny shares his journey in the real estate world, starting from his family's deep roots in the business to his current role in leading commercial projects. Jonny discusses the influence o...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode of the Land Development Podcast, Ryan Glick and Charles Covey dive into recent inflation reports and the Federal Reserve's latest meeting outcomes. The conversation highlights how these economic indicators are impacting market stability and future predictions for interest rates. Next, Ryan and Charles explore the rising tren...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode of the Land Development Podcast, Jamie Wilson, a land development engineer at AIM Engineering and Surveying, joins the show. Jamie's career path took a turn from legal studies to engineering, and she shares how this transition shaped her professional life. Jamie dives into the importance of mentorship in the engineering fiel...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Welcome back to another episode of the Land Development Podcast. Today, Ryan Glick is joined by Charles Covey to discuss the latest news and trends in the real estate market. First up, Ryan and Charles analyze a report from The Real Deal on the continuous rise in home prices, noting a 6.5% year-over-year increase in March. They discuss the facto...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode of The Land Development Podcast, host Ryan Glick sits down with Rane Pearson, the Founder and Broker at Rane Pearson Real Estate. Rane takes us through his journey from a background in corporate tax accounting to becoming a real estate broker in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He shares how his early career experiences, including an...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode, host Ryan Glick and industry expert Charles Covey dive into the latest trends shaping the housing market. They begin with a discussion on an article from Fox Business highlighting Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman's prediction that housing prices in Florida and Texas will become more affordable. Charles brings attention to a surprisi...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode of The Land Development Podcast, host Ryan Glick chats with Ray Mazzie, the Managing Partner at Southern Waters Capital. Ray shares his journey from aspiring Navy officer to successful real estate developer, offering a unique perspective on the industry. He dives into the core operations of Southern Waters Capital, explaining the...

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. In this episode of the Land Development Podcast, host Ryan Glick introduces a new format that will alternate between guest interviews and discussions on current events in the real estate industry. Joining Ryan is Charles Covey, an industry expert who has previously appeared on the show. Together, they dive into some of the most pressing headline...