

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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Apr 7, 2026 • 48min
Lessons from Public and Private Sector Development with Lara Diettrich - TLP155
Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Lara Diettrich joins the show to talk about her path into planning, what developers often get wrong, and how to approach projects the right way from day one. She shares her lessons from working across public, private, and military projects.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/lessons-public-private-sector-development-lara-diettrich-tlp155We 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

Apr 6, 2026 • 26min
Industry News: Boomers Hold the Homes, Fuel Prices Jump, and Iran Conflict Uncertainty - TLP154
Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.This week, Ryan and Charles break down a growing housing mismatch, rising gas prices, and how global conflict could impact the market. They share what these trends mean for developers and what to watch in the months ahead.All links to the articles discussed during this episode can be found on the show notes page:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/industry-news-boomers-hold-the-homes-fuel-prices-jump-and-iran-conflict-uncertainty-tlp154We 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 31, 2026 • 51min
Why Land Deals Are Harder Than They Look with Eric Bakey - TLP153
Share your feedback or provide industry news topics.Eric Bakey joins the show to talk about getting started in land development and what it takes to move a deal all the way through. We cover his first major project, working with cities, and dealing with community pushback.Show notes for this episode:https://landdevpodcast.com/podcast/why-land-deals-are-harder-than-they-look-eric-bakey-tlp153We 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 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


