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Welcome to 'The Land Development Podcast,' hosted by Ryan Glick, where we dive into the world of land development through engaging and candid conversations. With a background in technology and several years of experience working alongside land developers, Ryan brings out the unique perspectives of his guests. This podcast features in-depth discussions with developers and other professionals who play a pivotal role in shaping our communities. Each episode uncovers their personal stories and the behind-the-scenes details of their projects. 'The Land Development Podcast' is a space for learning and exploring the many aspects of land development. Whether you're a professional in the field, someone with a growing interest, or just curious about how land development impacts our world, this podcast has something for you. Tune in, subscribe, and join Ryan on this journey through the ever-evolving land development industry.

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-with-nathan-cox-tlp165Episode Sponsor: Maverick Water Group is a trusted water partner to some of the largest master-planned developers, builders and leadership teams of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Maverick is a purpose-driven water infrastructure company that is addressing our growing water stress and supply crisis by bridging the gap between rising demand and limited public funding. Learn more at https://maverickwater.com.We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

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-victoria-fitch-tlp164Episode Sponsor: Groov Lot Management Software - Groov helps local and regional land developers and builders manage lot inventory and publish interactive plat maps on their websites, automatically synced as pricing and status change. Learn more at https://letsgroov.com. We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

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:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-trump-comments-stir-debate-ai-homes-raise-questions-builders-keep-consolidating-tlp163Episode Sponsor: First Continental - Non-Recourse Financing For Residential Lot Acquisition and Development. Learn more by visiting https://www.firstcontinental.com.Want even more insightful land development content? Join our free community over at landdevpodcast.com.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account at https://landdevpodcast.comFind us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/

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/podcast/what-it-takes-to-grow-a-production-homebuilding-company-with-doug-french-tlp162Episode Sponsor: First Continental - Non-Recourse Financing For Residential Lot Acquisition and Development. Learn more by visiting https://www.firstcontinental.com.We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

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 feel of a neighborhood can matter more than the house itself. If you’re in land development, this one might change how you think about your next project.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/from-amenities-to-experiences-how-to-design-better-communities-with-monaca-onstad-tlp161We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

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/industry-news-energy-rule-reversed-fed-split-rates-white-house-ballroom-mystery-tlp160We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comFind us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/

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 it really takes to execute projects at scale.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/how-master-planned-communities-adapt-over-time-with-nick-arenson-tlp159We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

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 up for success.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/building-culture-while-scaling-a-company-with-russ-seamon-tlp158We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

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/industry-news-rising-inflation-iran-conflict-ai-homebuying-red-blue-tax-divide-tlp157We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comFind us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/

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-tlp156We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast