The Southeastern Land Show

This week Brian and Cary hand the mic to their better halves. Sarah Watts and Kelsey Farrington join the show to share what it's really like being married to a land agent… the leaps of faith, the lean years, and why they'd both do it again "1,000%."

Brian and Cary sit down with former Alabama and NFL lineman Bradley Bozeman, who retired and moved back to Roanoke to build Bozeman Family Farms with his wife Nikki. He shares the farm's growth, leadership lessons from Coach Saban, and the community impact of the Bradley Nikki Bozeman Foundation. Southeastern Land Group agent Spencer Loveless joins in this episode.

Join Brian and Cary as they talk with Justin Osborn, ALC, host of "The Voices of Land" Podcast.  It's an in-depth conversation on what's shaping the land market today: water rights, the decline of timber, the rise of mini-farms, and why land stewardship matters now more than ever. If you're in the land business or love the land, this one's worth your time.

This week, Brian Watts and Cary Farrington are back with some great vacation stories before sitting down with a very special guest, Tyler Reynolds of Reynolds Outdoors. Tyler shares how he and his father transformed the store since its 2016 opening into a premier destination for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.

 In this episode of the Southeastern Land Show, hosts Cary and Brian talk with Brian Dunn of Wise Eye Technology to break down the industry's latest game cameras. Learn about the evolution of game cameras… from simple tripwires to today's cellular-enabled devices. He covers everything from choosing the right game camera and SD card to maximizing battery life. Take advantage of Brian's expertise -...

Join Cary and Brian as they sit down with Scott Pugh, a 30-year registered forester and agent with the Southeastern Land Group. They dig into the declining paper demand, mill closures, and rising operating costs that have added to struggles in the Southeast timber market. Discover solutions in the Longleaf Pine, and explore an often overlooked (and profitable) revenue stream.

What if you could make a living hunting, fishing, guiding, or running a ranch? Brian and Cary sit down with professor Dylan Thomas, a professor with Auburn University's Wildlife Enterprise Management program — one of only two in the country — blends wildlife science, hospitality, and business to train the next generation of outdoor industry professionals. Outside the classroom, Dylan is growing hi...

In this episode with Cary and Brian, they sit down with Brandon Caldwell, who works with Poultry South as an agent through Southeastern Land Group.  Brandon talks about identifying value, acting on it, and how to disarm skepticism by meeting people where they are.  Laugh, learn, and deepen your faith in this fantastic episode.  

Clayton and John are in-studio with Brian and Cary speaking to their 24 years of friendship. From college to current day… they have spent years hunting together and making memories with their families. John is a land agent and Arkansas Broker with Southeastern Land Group, and he helped Clayton fulfill his dream to purchase and work his own land. Listen for key takeaways we should learn before purc...

What do the words "watermelon" and "Nascar" have in common? Ross Chastain! Ross and his brother Chad are 8th-generation in a long line of watermelon farmers. While Ross spends his days racing, he also advocates for all farmers… with a spotlight on his family's Florida watermelon farm. Ross is grateful to be able to be a voice for agriculture in the Nascar world, where he has become known as one of...

Brian and Cary sit down with retired CPA Bruce Owens, who is also Brian's father-in -law.  Listen in as Bruce shares 50 years of tax experience with a special focus on land ownership.  You'll hear family stories from Bruce and Brian that will make you laugh while teaching you the wisdom from life lessons (including family Jeep riding trips to Utah).  You'll learn about land ownership, tax and esta...

John and Louie Harris of Harris Precision Solutions join us in studio to talk all things drone work. From aerial application to inspections, Harris Precision Solutions offers practical drone work for the everyday landowner. Based out of west Alabama, this duo is ready to serve you and your land needs.

Chuck Leavell of the Allman Brothers and Rolling Stones joins us to share about his family timber farm in Georgia, and how getting back to the land after traveling with the band is one of his favorite places to be. Chuck also shares practical wisdom on land stewardship and management practices.

Cary sits down with Tyler Smith of Welch Outdoors, Corey Howell of Howell Traps, and Audrey Rabren of The Auburn Oaks Farm to learn more about the Alabama Sporting Clays Trail, how Auburn Oaks landed a spot on the trail, and what it takes to put on an event like this. 

Brian and Cary sit down with 2026 National RLI President Geoff Hurdle and Immediate Past President of the RLI Georgia Chapter Raborn Taylor III to discuss property rights and how NAR and RLI are battling for your personal property rights every day. We also discuss keeping you safe in real estate transactions with Tracey the Safety Lady Hawkins. 

How founder Steve Roberson started MapRight out of his car, eventually becoming Land ID, from its inception to its current state providing mapping services to thousands of clients across the country. Steve shares the humble beginnings of his fledgling company, and teases with some new happenings set to be released soon. Yours truly, Southeastern Land Group, was an early adopter of LandID and we ap...

Michael Lee of Backwoods Life joins the show to talk about the lifestyle behind one of the longest-running outdoor brands in the country. We dive into whitetail hunting, land stewardship, and what truly makes a piece of ground great hunting property. Michael also shares stories from the field and lessons learned building a national hunting show from the dirt roads of South Georgia. 

We join Jackie Bushman, founder of Buckmasters, in Montgomery to talk all things hunting, big bucks, and the early days of filming hunting shows for the TV industry. Jackie is a wealth of knowledge and laughs when it comes to marketing and events geared towards the hunting industry. 

As Brian prepares to welcome our Foresters to the Southeastern Land Group Timber Summit, Mississippi Broker Jack Gabriel joins us to share what it takes to get started in the Land brokerage industry and Forester Steven Jones shares stories from hunting out west. 

William Lyon, founder and co-leader of our Southeastern Estates team joins us to talk hunting turkeys with a bow, recurve vs longbow, and growing up hunting turkeys and learning a love for the land. We also feature the Estates team's vision and purpose as the demand for mini-farms and homesteads increases throughout the country. 

Auburn University School of Fisheries, Aquaculture, & Aquatic Sciences Professor, Dr. Rex Dunham joins us to talk about the latest research he has been working on with catfish and other species. We discuss catfish farming, meeting fish consumption demands, nutritional value, and genetics.

Joey Bruce of Sad Daddy Blinds joins us to share how he got started building hunting blinds and fun stories growing up hunting with his father.

Christiner Woerner McInnis joins us to talk getting back to the farm, growing the family business, and running for the Alabama Ag Commissioner role.

Dantz Frazer and Brandon Ison of Piedmont Appraisers discuss the history of land valuation and current market trends affecting your property.

Taylor Hart, branch manager of First South Farm Credit in Auburn/Opelika (sponsor of the show), joins us in studio to educate us on land loans. What they are, how to get one, and what you need to know to successfully get on your first tract of land. Taylor dives into "What does the Farm mean to you?" -and how knowing what's important to you helps him, help you.