This episode of the Land Development Podcast features a conversation with Dan Knoup, Executive Officer of the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines. Host Ryan Glick dives into Dans unique career path, starting with his service in the Navy and evolving into a key figure in homebuilding. Dan discusses his varied roles in construction, his perspective on career development, and his commitment to alternative educational paths.
Listeners will learn about the challenges and dynamics of the homebuilding and land development industries, including regulatory impacts, networking importance, and the Home Builders Associations role in advocacy and member support. Dan highlights his involvement with the “Build My Future” event and the value of introducing trades to young people. This episode offers insights into the multifaceted nature of the homebuilding and land development sectors and showcases the varied routes one can take to achieve professional success.
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.