Conversations In Land Development

Chris Lehman joins Ryan to explore how tokenized real estate could help renters build wealth, what tokenization really means, and what developers should know as the space evolves.

Brandon Cobb joins Ryan to share his path from medical device sales to managing over $22 million a year in land development projects. They talk about common mistakes, how to raise capital, and how to build long-term wealth through land deals.

In this episode, Gaurang Gala shares his origin story into land development, why he focuses on bigger deals, and how he’s building projects that even major developers couldn’t pull off. He also shares key lessons, including how to work with landowners and navigate tough municipalities.

In this episode, Ryan talks with Jumha Shatara of Skyrise CRE about his journey into commercial real estate, the state of the Indianapolis market, and what makes retail projects work in today’s environment.

David Feingold, CEO of Broadstreet Global, shares how his firm became the largest private equity infrastructure developer in the Southeast. He walks through building massive master planned communities, the importance of profit margins, the power of great partnerships, and much more.

In this special 100th episode, economist and bestselling author Bryan Caplan joins Ryan Glick to talk about the real drivers of housing prices, the flaws in current regulation, and why more construction, not less, is the answer to affordable housing.

Ryan is joined by Kelvin Jerome who shares his early career journey from Texas A&M to his current role at Toll Brothers, offering advice for students and young professionals trying to break into land development.

Attorney Dan Dalton joins Ryan on the show to talk about the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), why it matters for developers, and what to do when cities push back on religious or redevelopment projects.

In this episode, Sean Pate, the City Manager of Bonham, Texas, talks about Bonham’s approach to development, how the city streamlines entitlements, and the importance of long-term planning.

In this episode, Will Barron, founder of Providence Builder Group, talks about his journey from the restaurant world to leading real estate development projects in Nashville, including Tennessee’s first luxury motor coach resort.

Chris Nedwick from Environment One joins the show to explore how pressure sewer systems are helping developers cut costs and unlock land opportunities.

David Morin of MNO Partners shares his journey from urban planning student to multifamily developer, including the lessons learned from zoning fights, oversupply issues, and what it takes to get community support on new projects.

In this episode, Ian Young, Director of Development at Parkland Communities, shares his story from civil engineering in Scotland to residential development in the U.S. He discusses the evolution of mentorship in construction, the challenges of managing development projects, and the importance of moving quickly in land development.

Scott Harris, founder of Magnetic in NYC, shares his journey to launching a real estate firm, including insights into luxury sales, market trends, and New York’s housing and development challenges.