In this episode of The Land Development Podcast, Ryan sits down with Jason Jones and Ryan Sweeney, from Liberty3D, a company in the 3D printed home space. Both Jason and Ryan come from military backgrounds and transitioned into real estate, bringing with them a strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and a drive to innovate.
We explore their journey into real estate, the challenges they faced introducing 3D printing into home construction, and why they believe this technology is the future of sustainable, cost-effective housing. They break down how the 3D printing process works, why it’s different from traditional building methods, and how it can help tackle housing affordability and sustainability issues.
Jason and Ryan also share details about their Rockdale, Texas project, a three-phase development aiming to bring 3D-printed homes to a town that hasn’t seen new construction in years. They discuss how they’re working with local leadership, the impact of Samsung’s expansion nearby, and how they’re addressing rental housing shortages in the area.
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.