

The Land Development Podcast with Ryan Glick
Ryan Glick
Welcome to 'The Land Development Podcast,' hosted by Ryan Glick, where we dive into the world of land development through engaging and candid conversations. With a background in technology and several years of experience working alongside land developers, Ryan brings out the unique perspectives of his guests. This podcast features in-depth discussions with developers and other professionals who play a pivotal role in shaping our communities. Each episode uncovers their personal stories and the behind-the-scenes details of their projects. 'The Land Development Podcast' is a space for learning and exploring the many aspects of land development. Whether you're a professional in the field, someone with a growing interest, or just curious about how land development impacts our world, this podcast has something for you. Tune in, subscribe, and join Ryan on this journey through the ever-evolving land development industry.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 42min
How Developers Use Opportunity Zones with Ashley Tison - TLP152
Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Ryan sits down with Ashley Tison, founder of OZ Pros, to discuss how Opportunity Zones can be used by developers to improve returns and reduce tax burden. Ashley explains how these deals work, what types of development projects qualify, and how developers can structure them the right way from the start.They also cover common mistakes developers make, how Opportunity Zones can enhance solid deals, and why more developers are shifting toward longer hold strategies to maximize value.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/how-developers-use-opportunity-zones-with-ashley-tison-tlp152We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

Mar 23, 2026 • 28min
Industry News: Housing Bill Reality Check, Where HUD Money Goes, and Why Buyers Are Waiting - TLP151
Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Ryan and Charles discuss the latest housing bill, where government housing money is actually going, and why younger buyers are waiting longer to purchase homes. They also cover how debt and interest rates are impacting today’s market.All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-housing-bill-reality-check-where-hud-money-goes-and-why-buyers-are-waiting-tlp151We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comFind us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/

Mar 17, 2026 • 46min
Why Archaeology Matters in Land Development with Jason Chambers - TLP150
Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Archaeologist Jason Chambers joins Ryan to explain how archaeology fits into land development projects. They talk about what happens when artifacts or human remains are discovered, how developers can plan ahead, and why understanding cultural resources matters.We recently launched a free platform for The Land Development Podcast community.Inside you'll find masterclass videos with developers, curated industry news, and a growing library of land development insights.Create a free account here:https://landdevpodcast.comShow notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/why-archaeology-matters-in-land-development-with-jason-chambers-tlp150Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast

Mar 10, 2026 • 46min
What It Takes to Plan a Successful Development with Phil Stuepfert - TLP149
Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Ryan sits down with Phil Stuepfert, Principal and Vice President at HR Green, to talk about the process behind land planning and entitlements. Phil shares lessons from nearly 30 years in the industry, including how to work with cities, neighbors, and developers to move projects forward.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/what-it-takes-to-plan-a-successful-development-with-phil-stuepfert-tlp149Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/Want to support the show? Pick up some swag from our swag store, including our sweet “The Language of Land Development” poster, which would look great in your office: https://landdevpodcast.com/shop

Mar 9, 2026 • 24min
Industry News: 2026 Housing Forecast, Migration Into Florida, and Global Conflict Impact on Construction - TLP148
Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Ryan and Charles discuss Zillow’s spring housing outlook, migration trends across South Florida, and how rising oil prices tied to conflict in Iran could affect builders. All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-2026-housing-forecast-migration-into-florida-global-conflict-impact-construction-tlp148Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/Want to support the show? Pick up some swag from our swag store, including our sweet “The Language of Land Development” poster, which would look great in your office: https://landdevpodcast.com/shop

Mar 3, 2026 • 39min
The Power of Story in Land Development with Peter Murphy Lewis - TLP147
Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.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.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/the-power-of-story-in-land-development-with-peter-murphy-lewis-tlp147Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/Want to support the show? Pick up some swag from our swag store, including our sweet “The Language of Land Development” poster, which would look great in your office: https://landdevpodcast.com/shop

Feb 24, 2026 • 36min
Making Housing More Attainable at Scale with Keith Miller - TLP146
Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Keith Miller joins the show to talk about how he got his start in real estate while still teaching middle school and how that side hustle eventually turned into a full-time development business. We get into 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.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/making-housing-more-attainable-at-scale-with-keith-miller-tlp146Episode sponsor: Groov Lot Management Software - Groov helps local and regional land developers and builders manage lot inventory and publish interactive plat maps on their websites, automatically synced as pricing and status change. Schedule a demo at letsgroov.com/demo.Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/Want to support the show? Pick up some swag from our swag store, including our sweet “The Language of Land Development” poster, which would look great in your office: https://landdevpodcast.com/shop

Feb 23, 2026 • 36min
Industry News: Homebuyer Demand Drops, Millennials Clash Over Housing, and NYC Tax Hike Threat - TLP145
Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.In this Industry News episode, Ryan Glick and Charles Covey break down new data showing homebuyer demand near historic lows and talk through why affordability is still the biggest issue in housing. They also respond to a viral clip that sparked a wave of comments about millennials and whether today’s buyers are choosing smaller living or simply unable to afford more.The episode also covers a proposed 9.5 percent property tax increase in New York City and what that could mean for property owners and developers. To wrap it up, Ryan and Charles look at projections showing a possible U.S. population decline and discuss how shifting demographics could change the way and where we build in the future.All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-homebuyer-demand-millennials-housing-nyc-tax-hike-tlp145Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/Want to support the show? Pick up some swag from our swag store, including our sweet “The Language of Land Development” poster, which would look great in your office: https://landdevpodcast.com/shop

Feb 17, 2026 • 52min
Taking the Risk on Rural Development with Bart Barok & Jeremy LeVan - TLP144
Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Ryan sits down with Bart Barok and Jeremy LeVan to talk about bringing new housing to Central Ohio, overcoming community opposition, and building in markets where others would not. They share lessons on partnerships, affordability, and what it really takes to get lots on the ground.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/taking-the-risk-on-rural-development-with-bart-barok-jeremy-levan-tlp144Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/Want to support the show? Pick up some swag from our swag store, including our sweet “The Language of Land Development” poster, which would look great in your office: https://landdevpodcast.com/shop

Feb 16, 2026 • 36min
Why Inflation Isn’t Going Away with Peter Schiff - TLP143
Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Ryan sits down with Peter Schiff to talk about inflation, interest rates, housing prices, gold and silver, and where the U.S. economy may be headed in 2026. They also discuss the Fed, the dollar, and what developers should be thinking about in today’s market.Show notes page: https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/why-inflation-isnt-going-away-with-peter-schiff-tlp143Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-land-development-podcast-with-ryan-glick/id1719809664 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W6laqY7Ou16r0RpjJlYB4 Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandDevelopmentPodcast Check out our full library of interviews: https://landdevpodcast.com/Want to support the show? Pick up some swag from our swag store, including our sweet “The Language of Land Development” poster, which would look great in your office: https://landdevpodcast.com/shop


