The Yield

When navigating the complexities of land use in Florida, it is crucial to obtain the appropriate legal representation before making any decisions. In this episode, Robert Angus Williams, Shareholder at Lewis, Longman & Walker, shares his experience working with landowners, businesses, and governments to achieve their goals within the bounds of local, state, and federal regulations. The firm st...

David Hitchcock, ALC, CCIM , joins Linda and Chad in the studio to discuss his extensive experience representing Central Florida residential development clients with his business partner, Clay Taylor . He covers the importance of understanding land use and zoning, knowing area planners, and verifying proof of funds. Learn more at SVNsaunders.com .

Zach VanHook is a Forester at Kissimmee Valley Foresters. In this episode, Zach educates us on the importance of prescribed burns and other land management practices. VanHook also helps define what mitigation banks are and why they are important for preserving natural land in Florida. Learn more at SVNsaunders.com and KissimmeeValleyForesters.com .

In this episode, Senior Advisor Craig Morby joins the pod to discuss his transition into commercial real estate as well as his experience within the multifamily sector. Over his career, Craig has observed various trends within multifamily while specifically becoming involved with the rising popularity of mobile home park investment in the Central Florida market. Learn more at SVNsaunders.com .

In a live session at the 2023 Lay of the Land Conference, Senior Advisor Jeremiah Thompson leads a discussion covering Florida Forever and Family Lands Protection Program and the state’s funding of these programs. Panelists include Dean Saunders , Callie DeHaven from the Florida DEP Division of State Lands , Crenel Francis of the USDA NRCS-FL , Keith Rowell from the FDACS . Learn more at  SVNsaund...

Focusing on Florida’s agricultural market, industry experts discuss the impacts of their specific fields within this evolving market. The discussion is lead by Senior Advisor Richard Dempsey, ALC, CIPS and includes panelist Glenn Beck of Beck Brothers Citrus , Jimmy Bielling of the Florida Forestry Association , David Hill of Southern Hills Farms , and John Williamson of Williamson Cattle Company...

In this episode recorded at the 2023 Lay of the Land Conference, Founder and Managing Director Dean Saunders talks candidly with David Auld, President and CEO of D.R. Horton, about changes in the residential market through their careers. David provides insights on creating and maintaining a competitive company culture over his 40-year career with D.R. Horton. Learn more at  SVNsaunders.com and Lay...

At our annual Lay of the Land Conference, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, Wilton Simpson, highlighted the importance of protecting Florida's farmland, the balance between state and federal government, and updates from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Learn more at  SVNsaunders.com and LayoftheLandConference.com .

From our annual Lay of the Land Conference , Dean Saunders invites some of Florida's leading developmental authorities to discuss the state's ever-increasing need for housing and the strategy for development in this growing market. Dean is joined by Noah Breakstone, Managing Partner and CEO at BTI Partners , Daniel B. Green, Principal at Wheelock Street Capital , and Jim Bavouset, EVP Na...

Amy Wiggins is the President and CEO of the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, Amy joins Linda and Chad to discuss the role of city Chambers in all aspects of business growth and community development. She offers her expert advice and wisdom on how an influential Chamber of Commerce stays involved in its community and why Lakeland, Florida citizens hold such a fond appreciation for the...

Josh Sheppard , who specializes in South Florida operations, joins Linda and Chad to discuss his start in commercial real estate. He discusses his work with dispensary companies and those who are looking for commercial development sites. Josh explains the complexity of cannabis real estate and the highly-valued Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (MMTC) licenses. Learn more at SVNsaunders.com .

As the Director of Community and Economic Development for the City of Lakeland, Brian Rewis is heavily involved in the city's economic activity and diverse communities. From Code Enforcement, to Affordable Housing activities, to Building Inspection, Brian's passion for Lakeland has earned him a wide range of expertise. In this episode, Linda and Brian discuss the trend of development, af...

Elaine Imbruglia is the President and Environmental Consultant at Modica & Associates. As an Environmental Consultant, her career is crucial in protecting the beautiful and natural ecosystem of Florida. In this episode, Elaine dives into her typical ecological tasks as well as some of the interesting species she encounters. Learn more by calling 352-394-2000.

Eminent domain can be a threatening legal procedure for the Florida landowner. In this episode, attorney Andrew Diaz , joins Linda to discuss eminent domain and the process of protecting landowner’s property rights. Connect with Andrew Diaz at GaylordMerlin.com .

Our 2022 episodes have officially come to an end. The podcast hosted in-house by Linda Schultz , and Chad Mills has covered several hot topics in commercial real estate, from property management to trends within the land market. During this episode, Linda and Chad reminisce on some of their favorite moments from the almost 1,000 minutes of content we've recorded over the year. And we finally...

Keat Waldron, ALC dives into his predictions for the land real estate market for the coming year. He also discusses how he always knew he wanted to establish a career in real estate. With his history in ranch and agriculture, Keat naturally landed in land brokerage and has found success. Learn more at SVNsaunders.com .

Rafael Mendez, CCIM the newly appointed Managing Director of the SVN SRD Orlando office, joins Linda and Chad in the studio to discuss the commercial real estate market, current office space trends, and the expansion plans into the Orlando area. Learn more at SVNsaunders.com .

Trent Saunders, ALC sits down with Linda and Chad to discuss where his love of land originated and how starting from ground zero at SVN SRD provided a complete understanding of real estate brokerage. Trent explains how he always works in his client's best interest, ensuring their needs are met. Learn more at SVNsaunders.com .

From Research Analyst to SVN SRD Golden Boy, Augie Schmidt joins the pod to discuss how football and his work in researching commercial real estate laid the foundation for his successful career - specializing in industrial properties throughout Central Florida. Learn more at SaundersRealEstate.com .

Everyone's favorite advisor, Zeb Griffin , joins Linda and Chad in the studio to explain why the ALC designation is important, his passion for land and hunting, and how his very first cold call led him to SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler. Zeb also helps explain the details of our SVN SRD Land Management program . Learn more at SaundersRealEstate.com .

Jim Edwards joins Linda to discuss his work that helped redevelop downtown Lakeland, Florida. Jim lobbied for zoning changes and incentivized and reduced barriers for private investors. He shares how his experiences in revitalizing several downtown cities, his formal education in Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, serve him well in his career now in commercial real estate. Learn more at Sa...

SVN SRD Partner and Managing Director Todd Dantzler, CCIM visits the studio and talks about his family's history in real estate and the minimum wages earned while counting trees in the groves with his dad. We learn of Todd's experiences that span from fraternity president, aspiring race car driver, to county commissioner - all while practicing real estate. Learn more at SVNsaunders.com .

Linda is joined by Larry Montanus , Advisor & Business Broker at SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate. Larry shares his prior role in Europe’s largest packaging company, including his travel on the Concorde. He discusses his experience with mergers and acquisitions and how that translates to his current industrial and commercial real estate work. Learn more at SVNsaunders.com .

Gary Ralston , Managing Director at SVN SRD, is the country's most designated practicing commercial realtor. He brings a wealth of industry knowledge (and real estate analytics) to the brokerage and his clients. He provides a glimpse into his passion for data during the episode but dives deep in his new YouTube series, DataBreak with Gary Ralston. Learn more at SVNsaunders.com. Check out Data...

In a recorded session at the SVN SRD annual Lay of the Land Conference , Elaine Imbruglia of Modica & Associates and Susan L. Stephens of Stearns Weaver Miller discuss current wetlands and wildlife issues. They discuss environmental regulatory topics as it relates to commercial real estate such as State 404 Permitting, anticipated changes in federal wetland jurisdiction, status of gopher torto...