In this episode of The Land Development Podcast, host Ryan Glick talks with Jared Husmann about the mindset and motivation behind his path as a developer. Jared shares how a blend of personal legacy and hands-on experience led him into real estate, and why industrial development became his focus.
Jared explains that he didn’t start his career the typical way. Instead of following a traditional path, he bootstrapped his way forward, relying on family coaching and sheer persistence. But looking back, he strongly recommends a different route: finding a mentor and learning directly from someone who’s already been there. This “apprenticeship” mindset, he says, is one of the best ways to avoid costly mistakes early on.
The conversation also explores how developers are often misunderstood by the public. Jared shares that while developers may face criticism at the start of a project, in hindsight, many communities realize the lasting value of what was built. He reflects on how his grandfather’s developments shaped an entire community and how that inspired his own vision for real estate as a force for good.
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Ryan sits down with Peter Murphy Lewis to talk about how storytelling can help developers and builders attract better talent and build stronger teams. They break down simple, practical ways to use video and real stories to stand out in today’s labor market.
Keith Miller joins the show to talk about his focus on building attainably priced homes at scale in Montana, why he’s using factory-built housing, and what it really takes to bring new supply to fast-growing markets.
Ryan and Charles break down falling homebuyer demand, a heated TikTok debate on millennial housing choices, a proposed property tax hike in New York City, and what a shrinking U.S. population could mean for developers.