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.
Industry News: CRE Optimism for 2025, Data Center Power Needs Caused by AI, and What to Expect from Trump

Episode Overview
In this episode of The Land Development Podcast, host Ryan Glick and co-host Charles Covey analyze recent insights into the commercial real estate (CRE) market’s trajectory heading into 2025, with a focus on distressed assets, institutional investments, and opportunities for cash holders in the current landscape.
Next, they dive into a proposal to colocate data centers at nuclear power plants, examining the implications for energy policy, A.I. infrastructure, and the challenges posed by government regulation. With A.I. data centers consuming massive amounts of energy, this innovative solution could help address power shortages—but not without hurdles.
Finally, they tackle predictions for the housing market in 2025, including potential policy changes from the incoming Trump administration. From reducing regulations to increasing housing supply, they discuss the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for developers and homeowners alike.
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