“I want to drop everything I’m doing, live in the outdoors, and guide hunting or fishing expeditions.” There isn't an outdoors enthusiast who hasn’t thought of it. Half of you listening have probably worked as a guide at some point. For those of you who have thought about running your own outfitting business, we are here today to talk with Todd Dye. Todd is a managing broker in Idaho and he has found a niche in the facilitation of selling outfitting businesses throughout the state. Whether it’s how to buy or sell an outfitting business or what red flags to look for, we cover it here. Talk to Todd Dye Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land

Hunt with a friend, compete against other hunters and potentially win thousands in prizes. This is the idea behind Quest Hunt. Through a simple registration process, hundreds of hunters from across the United States are registering as teams to compete for prizes given away at an exclusive banquet at the end of the hunting season. Think you have improved your hunting land to produce the biggest bucks in your state? This is how you put it to the test. Brian Austin is a National Land Realty agent in Missouri and is the brain behind Quest Hunt and he is here today to talk about it. Check out Quest Hunt!  Talk to Brian Austin Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Land has many uses and there is no end to the possibilities that can generate income. Today, we are discussing one of those possibilities, building an RV Park. Jim Fleissener, an Accredited Land Consultant and Agent out of Nebraska is here to discuss a recent transaction that did not go as planned. Despite the hiccups, there is a ton of valuable information here for anybody who has considered alternate uses for their land to generate income. Talk to Jim Fleissner Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

The Texas panhandle, like many areas of the United States, has experienced its share of drought conditions over the years. Grazing cattle in drought conditions may seem like an insurmountable challenge, but as we are about to find out, there are ways to not only thrive but to prosper. Mike Turner manages Blue Ranch near Amarillo, Texas, and he has developed methods of high-intensity low-frequency grazing. Managing this ranch was, in Mike’s words, “A chance to do something that hadn’t been done before.” Mike Turner has a level of experience that you simply don’t find every day. He is a master of the craft. Mike is here today to discuss how he manages this highly successful ranch and trust me, this is worth listening to. Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land Learn more about Mike Turner Visit Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

Can a squatter legally take your land? How should you handle a neighbor’s fence on your land? Are old, unused easements still viable on your land? How should you give land to your kids? Today we are here with Tiffany Lashmet, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Agricultural Law. She will help us answer those questions and more. We also have today, a return visit from Wayne Dunson, Managing Broker of National Land Realty’s West Texas office. Not knowing what we talk about today could cost you money and potentially result in lost land. You will want to listen to this one.  Now sit back and enjoy.       More from Tiffany Lashmet Contact Wayne Dunson Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

It’s that wonderful time of year again. Flowers are blooming, grass is growing, turkey and bear seasons are kicking off… yes, it’s tax season. You might not think of a conversation about tax and small business software as anything that has to do with land, but our agents make up over 400 small business owners nationwide. The landowners we work with are thousands strong and a significant amount of those owners are also business owners. We had the opportunity to talk with Brad White, Chief People & Operations Officer at VARC Solutions, a Quickbooks solutions provider. As you business owners out there plan for next year's business operations, here’s one tool to consider. Check Out VARC Solutions Buy, Sell, Lease, and Auction Land

Today, we’re here to talk turkey and it’s good timing because turkey season is about to start. United States turkey populations are a hot topic with several areas showing a decline in numbers nationwide. Jason Lupardus is the Director of Business Operations and Partnerships for an organization you should know about, Turkeys for Tomorrow. Jason is here to talk about turkey conservation and what Turkeys for Tomorrow is doing to help this animal and how they can use your help. Contact Turkeys for Tomorrow National Land Realty

Wetlands assessments and remediation are things that most landowners don’t consider until it’s too late. The location of wetlands is not as simple as looking at your land to see if there’s water and the consequences of not knowing about wetlands on your land can be very expensive. Curt Kleist is the CEO of CK Wetlands, a consulting firm that assists with wetlands assessment, delineation, permit applications, GIS services, monitoring and mitigation, as well as tree inventory. Curt is here today to discuss what you should know about the possibility of wetlands on your land and how to avoid expensive consequences. This is something that every landowner should know about. Contact CK Wetlands Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Commercial real estate has been a big story throughout the United States for 2023 and into 2024. News stories have fluctuated from calling commercial real estate a disaster waiting to happen to a strong market with plenty of opportunity. We want to clear up what is happening in commercial real estate, so we went to one of the best information sources available. Cory Bowes is the Director of Commercial for National Land Realty. Today, Cory brings his wealth of knowledge for commercial real estate to discuss what the market has in store for 2024. If you own land inside city limits or on the boundary of city limits, this episode should be required listening. Talk with Cory Bowes Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land Listen to our previous episode with Cory, discussing how you might be able to rezone your property to maximize your selling price HERE.

Alabama land real estate markets have been piping red hot over the past few years. Over the past year though, national real estate markets have cooled considerably. How has this affected Alabama? Today, we are talking with Jonathan Berryhill, of Huntsville, Alabama to answer that question. Jonathan brings us his insight on land values and whether or not he is seeing the same cooling in the market that seems to be happening throughout the United States. Contact Jonathan Berryhill Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land

Jimmy Riley is an agent out of Louisiana and Mississippi. He is also responsible for creating one of the most successful deer habitats in Mississippi, has been a guest on several hunting TV shows, and has forgotten more than most of us will ever learn regarding land improvements for deer. He also has what is probably our favorite social media account about land sales. Today, Jimmy is talking with Mac Christian about cultivating proper buck-to-doe ratios on your land to maximize healthy population growth. Talk with Jimmy Riley Follow Jimmy Riley on Instagram Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land

Today Mac Christian sits down and talks with National Land Realty agent, Christian Hayes, out of Oklahoma City. Christian has worked in ranching, forestry, and is the owner of Hayes Land Services, LLC where he provides land management. Today we’re talking about his journey into land, snakes, and advice on seasonal preparations for your land.  Contact Christian Hayes See Christian on Instagram See Christian on Facebook Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Jackson Takach is the Chief Economist for Farmer Mac. If you have missed previous episodes, Mac Christian talks with Jackson once per quarter to ask for his insight on what we see in the land markets around the United States and what we can expect in the coming months. As one of the top minds today in agricultural economics of the United States, Jackson’s observations are something you should make the time to listen to. Today, we are talking about what we expect for the 2024 land market as well as a unique idea; the possibility of soybeans and corn to drive fuel production for industrial machinery and airliners. Get more insights from Farmer Mac Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land

What is going to happen in agricultural land values in 2024? Today, we’ve got somebody who can give you insight into the year ahead.  Dr. Gary Schnitkey is a professor at the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences for Agricultural & Consumer Economics. He is also the Soybean Industry Chair in Agricultural Strategy. Dr. Schnitkey has a Ph.D., in Agricultural Economics, an M.S., in Agricultural Economics, B.S. in agricultural Finance. Dr Schnitkey is one of the United States premiere minds on agriculture economics, specifically in the Midwest. He has spent the last couple of decades educating farmers, ranchers, and academics on the economics of agriculture. As we find out in this episode, he has been speaking less lately, which makes this interview extra special. Read about Dr. Gary Schnitkey Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land

Late in 2023, Zillow made headlines with the acquisition of Follow Up Boss, now rebranded as FUB. An acquisition involving $400 million in initial cash consideration and up to $100 million in potential cash earnout tends to make the news. Today, we are talking with Steve Pacinelli, Chief Marketing Officer for Follow Up Boss, about this acquisition and what it will mean for current and future customers of Follow Up Boss. This is a bit of a break from our normal routine. We are usually here to talk about land, but this is something that impacts the entire real estate industry. Is Zillow going to be using our hard-earned data for their own purposes? Is FUB going to be dismantled and cannibalized by one of the largest names in real estate? Listen and find out!  Check out Follow Up Boss/FUB Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land

Benjamin Franklin once stated, “Our new Constitution is now established, everything seems to promise it will be durable; but, in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Yes, it’s everybody’s favorite time of the year, tax season. Today, we are going to discuss how these certainties play into your land strategy as well as your life planning. Clint Flowers is a managing broker for National Land Realty and happens to be one of the most successful land real estate professionals in the United States over the past decade. Helping clients understand taxes and land ownership strategies is a huge part of his success and he is here today to help you understand how some of these strategies work. Contact Clint Flowers Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land

Terri Jensen is one of only 14 Accredited Land Consultants in Minnesota out of an industry consisting of over eighteen thousand agents. She is a past president of the Realtor’s Land Institute, a member of various planning commissions, a former Vice President of Real Estate/Appraisal Operations, an adjunct professor for the University of Nebraska, an advisory panel member for Women in Leadership, and a highly successful managing broker. There’s more credentials in her resume but you get the idea, Terri knows what she is talking about when it comes to land real estate. Mac Christian talks with her today to talk about the ins and outs of 1031 exchanges. If you are interested in land, you’ll learn something during this interview. Contact Terri Jensen Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land

Today Mac Christian is talking to a National Land Realty out of Oklahoma, Dillon Smith. Dillon is relatively new to land sales but don’t let that fool you. He is a fifth-generation farmer who has a passion for land. After a budding science career, Dillon went back to his agricultural roots and now helps residents of Oklahoma buy and sell farms and recreational tracts. This episode is a great insight on what it takes to make it as a land real estate agent as well as some entertaining stories from the field. Contact Dillon Smith Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land

It’s one thing to highlight land agents with years of experience, but interviewing a new agent gives an entirely new insight into the land industry. James Liles is a new agent with National Land Realty but he is anything but new to land development. Today we are talking about his adventurous history and the adventures that await him in land sales.  Contact James Liles Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land

Ramsey Russell is a is a forester, a wildlife biologist, a graduate of Mississippi State University, and just happens to be one of the best-known personalities in the world of duck hunting. Ramsey is the owner of GetDucks.com and he answers to monikers such as “The Christopher Columbus of duck hunting” as well as “The Pied Piper of duck hunters.” Ramsey Russell has also recently signed on as an agent with National Land Realty to share his passion for duck hunting with those seeking to sell & acquire land for waterfowl hunting. Mac Christian caught up with Ramsey in the middle of his 200+ day-per-year odyssey of worldwide duck hunting for a very special Christmas Eve interview. This is a conversation about his new adventure in land. Contact Ramsey Russell Buy, Sell, Auction, or Lease Land