The Land Development Podcast with Ryan Glick

Hosted by Ryan Glick

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Aug 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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September 8, 202641 min

Avoiding Costly Legal Mistakes in Real Estate Development with Niv V. Davidovich - TLP188

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Ryan sits down with real estate attorney Niv V. Davidovich to discuss the legal challenges developers and property owners face, especially in Southern California. Niv explains why legal counsel should be involved from day zero, how local regulations can change a project, and why developers need to make decisions based on the numbers rather than emotion. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/avoiding-costly-legal-mistakes-in-real-estate-development-with-niv-v-davidovich-tlp188 Listen on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/

September 7, 202631 min

Industry News: Home Prices Split, Robots or People to Fill the Labor Gap, and Tariffs Continue to Squeeze Builders - TLP187

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Construction needs hundreds of thousands of new workers, but will people or robots fill the gap? Ryan and Charles also look at where home prices are heading, how tariffs are raising costs for builders, and why those tariffs are becoming increasingly unpopular ahead of the midterm elections. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-home-prices-split-robots-or-people-to-fill-the-labor-gap-and-tariffs-continue-to-squeeze-builders-tlp187 Episode Sponsor: First Continental - Non-Recourse Financing For Residential Lot Acquisition and Development. Learn more by visiting https://www.firstcontinental.com . Find 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/

September 1, 202652 min

How Water Rights Can Make or Break a Development with Sean Flanagan - TLP186

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Water can make or break a land development deal, especially in Colorado and the Mountain West. Ryan sits down with water resource broker Sean Flanagan to break down water rights, due diligence, water availability, and what developers should understand before buying land. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/how-water-rights-can-make-or-break-a-development-with-sean-flanagan-tlp186 Episode Sponsor: Groov, the platform for land developers. Groov keeps your developments, phases, lots, and sales in one place, and puts a live, interactive map of your lots right on your own website. The map stays current automatically as prices and statuses change. Learn more and watch a quick demo at https://letsgroov.com/demo Listen on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/

August 25, 202632 min

What Investors Look for Before Funding a Real Estate Deal with Mark Khuri - TLP185

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Ryan sits down with Mark Khuri, co-founder and CEO of SMK Capital Management, to break down what experienced investors look for before putting money into a real estate deal. Mark shares the red flags that can kill a deal, how developers can build investor trust, and lessons from reviewing hundreds of investment opportunities each year. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/what-investors-look-for-before-funding-a-real-estate-deal-with-mark-khuri-tlp185 Listen on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

August 24, 202623 min

Industry News: Office Conversions Quadruple, $130B in Data Centers Stalled, and Mass Timber Goes Mainstream - TLP184

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Ryan and Charles discuss the growth of office-to-apartment conversions, the local opposition putting billions of dollars in data center projects at risk, and the rise of mass timber construction. They dig into what each trend means for developers, communities, and future projects. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-office-conversions-quadruple-130b-in-data-centers-stalled-and-mass-timber-goes-mainstream-tlp184 Find 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/

August 18, 202638 min

Building a 12,000-Home Master Plan with Lee Farris - TLP183

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Lee Farris, President and CEO of The Landwell Company, shares how his civil engineering experience prepared him for a career in land development and his work on the 2,200-acre Cadence master-planned community. He talks about building strong relationships, keeping housing attainable, maintaining standards over a long project, and creating communities where people want to stay. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/building-a-12000-home-master-plan-with-lee-farris-tlp183 Episode 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 . Listen on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

August 11, 202634 min

Why Environmental Due Diligence Matters with Danielle Vail & Sarah Johnson - TLP182

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Environmental project managers Danielle Vail and Sarah Johnson from Kimley-Horn join Ryan to discuss why environmental due diligence should begin before land is purchased. They discuss wetlands, protected species, permitting timelines, and how developers can avoid costly delays. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/why-environmental-due-diligence-matters-with-danielle-vail-sarah-johnson-tlp182 Episode Sponsor: First Continental - Non-Recourse Financing For Residential Lot Acquisition and Development. Learn more by visiting https://www.firstcontinental.com . This show 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 . Join other developers in our land development 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.com Listen on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

August 10, 202621 min

Industry News: Lumber Tariffs Stay High, New Home Sales Slow, and Big Builders Tighten Their Grip - TLP181

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Ryan and Charles discuss the delayed lumber tariff relief, the latest new home sales data from Zonda, and why the nation's largest builders continue gaining market share. They also talk about affordability, builder incentives, and what these trends could mean for the future of homebuilding. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-lumber-tariffs-home-sales-big-builders-tlp181 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.com Find 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/

August 4, 202655 min

How Cities and Counties Make Homes Unaffordable with Jay Knight - TLP180

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Ryan sits down with Jay Knight, author of “Zoned Out: How Cities and Counties Make Homes Unaffordable,” to discuss why housing has become harder to afford and how zoning, regulations, and permitting delays impact the cost of homes. Jay shares what communities can do to create more housing options for the people who live and work there. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/how-cities-and-counties-make-homes-unaffordable-with-jay-knight-tlp180 Episode Sponsor: Groov, the platform for land developers. Groov keeps your developments, phases, lots, and sales in one place, and puts a live, interactive map of your lots right on your own website. The map stays current automatically as prices and statuses change. Learn more and watch a quick demo at https://letsgroov.com/demo Join other developers in our land development 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.com Listen on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

July 28, 202647 min

The Future of Manufactured Housing with Kevin Day - TLP179

Share your feedback or provide industry news topics. Affordable housing expert Kevin Day joins Ryan to discuss why manufactured housing deserves a second look. They cover the challenges of today's housing market, zoning barriers, financing tools, and how modern manufactured home communities could help create more attainable homeownership. Show notes for this episode: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/future-of-manufactured-housing-with-kevin-day-tlp179 Join other developers in our land development 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.com Listen on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast