In this episode of The Land Development Podcast, Ryan sits down with JC Hearn, CEO of JCH Equity and a seasoned land and commercial real estate broker. JC reflects on his upbringing in rural Kansas and how it shaped his work ethic and eventual passion for real estate. From single-family homes to large-scale syndications, his journey underscores the power of persistence, lifelong learning, and strategic networking.
JC walks listeners through the significance of designations like CCIM and ALC, offering insights into their rigorous requirements and how they’ve contributed to his success. He also sheds light on the value of partnerships in scaling investments, emphasizing the importance of aligning values and building trust with collaborators.
The conversation shifts to how JC’s faith and commitment to family influence his business philosophy and leadership style. Whether through mentoring others, creating educational resources, or leveraging his expertise for impactful projects, JC demonstrates that success is about more than financial gains—it’s about meaningful contributions to others.
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.