The Land Development Podcast with Ryan Glick

Hosted by Ryan Glick

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Jun 2026

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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.

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June 16, 202642 min

Eminent Domain Explained for Developers with Jerry Pesick - TLP170

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Jerry Pesick joins the podcast to break down eminent domain, property tax appeals, and how developers can protect themselves when government projects affect their property. He shares lessons from more than 40 years of valuation litigation and explains what property owners should do before accepting an offer.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/eminent-domain-explained-for-developers-with-jerry-pesick-tlp170Episode 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

June 15, 202623 min

Industry News: Berkshire Bets Big on Homebuilding, Single-Family Growth Moves Outward, and Nashville Leads a Buyer-Friendly Market - TLP169

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Ryan and Charles break down Berkshire Hathaway’s $8.5 billion acquisition of Taylor Morrison, discuss new construction trends across the country, and review the latest housing market data showing buyers gaining leverage in many major metros.All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-berkshire-homebuilding-buyer-market-tlp169Want 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/

June 9, 202641 min

Leadership Lessons from 22 Years in Construction with Natalie Jelavich - TLP168

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Natalie Jelavich, Executive Vice President at Marques General Engineering, joins the podcast to discuss leadership, company growth, building strong teams, and the lessons she's learned over 22 years in construction.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/leadership-lessons-from-22-years-in-construction-natalie-jelavich-tlp168This episode was recorded in partnership with Ladies in Land, a national organization dedicated to advancing women in the land development industry. Learn more at https://www.ladiesinland.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

June 2, 202644 min

Lessons from Norway and Texas Real Estate Development with Alek Pedersen - TLP167

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Alek Pedersen shares his path from studying design in Italy and working on development projects across Scandinavia to leading industrial development efforts in Texas. He discusses zoning, entitlements, city incentives, and what developers can learn from different approaches to land use around the world.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/norway-vs-texas-real-estate-development-alek-pedersen-tlp167We 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

June 1, 202628 min

Industry News: Road to Housing Bill Moves Forward, Wells Fargo Backs 3D Printed Homes, and Immigration's Impact on Construction Labor - TLP166

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Ryan and Charles Covey dig into the Road to Housing Act, discuss Wells Fargo's new mortgage incentives for 3D printed homes, and discuss how immigration enforcement continues to affect the construction workforce. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-housing-bill-3d-homes-construction-labor-tlp166Want 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/

May 26, 202654 min

The Long Game in Real Estate Development with Nathan Cox - TLP165

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

May 19, 202649 min

Why Higher Density Housing Matters with Victoria Fitch - TLP164

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

May 18, 202634 min

Industry News: Trump Comments Stir Debate, AI Homes Raise Questions, and Builders Keep Consolidating - TLP163

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/

May 12, 202643 min

What It Takes to Grow a Production Homebuilding Company with Doug French - TLP162

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

May 5, 202644 min

From Amenities to Experiences How to Design Better Communities with Monaca Onstad - TLP161

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