In this episode of The Land Development Podcast, Ryan talks with David Feingold, CEO of Broadstreet Global. Over the past three decades, David has grown his company into the largest private equity infrastructure development firm in the Southeastern U.S., delivering roughly 40,000 home sites for some of the biggest publicly traded homebuilders in the nation. With a background in law and business, David explains how combining legal expertise, development know-how, and vertical integration has allowed his team to execute projects at an unmatched scale.
David shares what makes Broadstreet Global different, owning every step of the process, from land acquisition and zoning to utilities, amenities, and site preparation. This vertical model cuts out the daisy chain of subcontractors, delivering efficiency, cost savings, and the ability to handle mega projects of thousands of homes. He also explains how the Carolinas’ affordability, demographics, and growth trends make the region ideal for their work, particularly in building starter homes that remain in high demand regardless of market cycles.
The conversation turns to advice for developers considering private equity partnerships. David stresses the importance of strong profit margins before breaking ground, a proven track record, and a tireless work ethic. He also cautions about the pitfalls of misunderstanding the true cost of capital. For new developers, he suggests joint venturing with experienced partners to gain credibility and learn the business without taking on excessive risk.
Finally, David talks about the human side of scaling a large company, keeping partners engaged, trusting specialists to stay in their lanes, and fostering a culture where no one has ever left the partnership. His stories range from walking raw land to planning 10,000-home communities, highlighting both the challenges and rewards of thinking on a massive scale.
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.