In this episode of The Land Development Podcast, Ryan Glick welcomes back returning guests Jack Rowe and Ken Mitchell. The episode kicks off with updates from both Jack and Ken, as they share what they’ve been working on since their last visit, including exciting collaborative projects in Texas and Colorado.
The conversation shifts as they explore how land flipping has become a popular “get-rich-quick” trend, and why that’s often a dangerous game. Ken shares the story behind a failed flip early in his career and shares lessons about risk, staying power, and long-term thinking. Jack echoes those points, urging developers to create real value through good design, smart planning, and a sense of legacy in what they build.
Walkability becomes a key topic, with Jack setting the record straight on what it actually means. He breaks down why true walkability isn’t about trails or sidewalks but about proximity to places people actually want to go, such as coffee shops, grocery stores, and parks. Ken adds examples from Fort Collins and shares practical thoughts on how even small-scale retail in a neighborhood can have a big impact.
They close the conversation with thoughts on mentorship, the importance of collaboration between generations, and how both seasoned and younger professionals can build careers that matter.
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.