In Our Expert Opinion
Saunders Real Estate
The land and commercial real estate industry can be challenging. Brought to you by Saunders Real Estate, our podcast features a rotating lineup of hosts, all from within our firm. Every other week, we invite agents, owners, and other industrialists to share their own expert opinions in this evolving business.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best In Our Expert Opinion episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to In Our Expert Opinion for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite In Our Expert Opinion episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
David Hitchcock | Residential Land Use
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05/31/23 • 40 min
David Hitchcock, ALC, CCIM, joins Linda and Chad in the studio to discuss his extensive experience representing Central Florida residential development clients with his business partner, Clay Taylor.
He covers the importance of understanding land use and zoning, knowing area planners, and verifying proof of funds.
Learn more at SVNsaunders.com.
Todd Dantzler | A Humbled Public Servant
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08/31/22 • 44 min
SVN SRD Partner and Managing Director Todd Dantzler, CCIM visits the studio and talks about his family's history in real estate and the minimum wages earned while counting trees in the groves with his dad. We learn of Todd's experiences that span from fraternity president, aspiring race car driver, to county commissioner - all while practicing real estate.
Learn more at SVNsaunders.com.
The Panel | The Lay of the Land Conference
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06/22/22 • 57 min
SVN SRD Senior Advisors Dean Saunders, Richard Dempsey, Bryant Peace, and Dusty Calderon are joined by Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson at our annual Lay of the Land Conference held in Lakeland, Florida. The panel reflects on the 2021 land real estate market and tries to make predictions for 2022. President Wilton Simpson discusses current state initiatives and what Floridians can expect to see in the near future.
Learn more at SVNsaunders.com.
Arkansas Farming & Hunting
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10/30/24 • 43 min
Hosted by Arkansas Managing Director David Hill, this episode welcomes Chance Creighton, an avid sportsman with deep roots in Arkansas agriculture, to discuss the state's appeal as a prime location for both farm and recreational investment. The conversation covers some of the state's main crops—soybeans, corn, cotton, and rice—and explores various specialized farming techniques adapted from the state's unique geography and climate.
While supported by a robust farming industry, Arkansas land investment also derives value from its excellent hunting and recreational opportunities. David and Chance discuss these lucrative land investment strategies in depth, as well as the various conservation programs and agricultural incentives that the state offers.
Learn more at SaundersRealEstate.com.
Entrepreneurship with Kyle Porter
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04/02/25 • 55 min
Kyle Porter is the founder of Normal Sport, a news media company that offers a blend of golf coverage, fresh perspectives, and heartfelt storytelling to over 15,000 newsletter subscribers. In this podcast episode, Kyle joins Tyler Davis and David Hill for a slightly different conversation that explores entrepreneurship, branding, and calculated risk-taking.
While their discussion is not heavily focused on real estate, it still delivers meaningful takeaways on dedication, resilience, and strategic decision-making that can apply to all aspects of business. Mixed in with some fun conversation on the upcoming Masters Tournament, the episode offers valuable insights into building a business, identifying market opportunities, and leveraging storytelling to engage an audience.
Learn more at SaundersRealEstate.com and NormalSport.com.
Agricultural Investments | FL Lay of the Land Conference
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03/20/24 • 51 min
Against the backdrop of Florida’s unique agricultural landscape, our seasoned panelists delve into the current market conditions shaping the business of farming and land-based investments. Recorded at the annual Florida Lay of the Land Conference, this panel discussion was moderated by Jeff Cusson of SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler and features panelists Johan Dam from Farm Credit of Central Florida, Rhett Rogers of Rayonier, and Brett Smith of Gladstone.
Learn more at SVNsaunders.com and LayOfTheLandConference.com.
Zach VanHook | Prescribed Fires
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05/17/23 • 35 min
Zach VanHook is a Forester at Kissimmee Valley Foresters. In this episode, Zach educates us on the importance of prescribed burns and other land management practices. VanHook also helps define what mitigation banks are and why they are important for preserving natural land in Florida.
Learn more at SVNsaunders.com and KissimmeeValleyForesters.com.
Arkansas Forestry
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12/11/24 • 64 min
With nearly 50 years of experience, Greg Hay is a reforestation advisor with ArborGen and is the newly-elected President of the Arkansas Forestry Association. In this podcast episode, Greg joins Arkansas Managing Director, David Hill, to share his expertise in logging, conservation, carbon credits, and timberland investment in Arkansas.
David and Greg also explore the lucrative opportunities in timberland investment in Arkansas, discussing the competitive returns it offers compared to traditional asset classes and its potential for income diversification through hunting leases and carbon credits.
Learn more at SaundersRealEstate.com.
Lay of the Land Florida Conference | Part 2
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03/19/25 • 215 min
In this special episode, we continue our coverage of the 2025 Lay of the Land Florida Conference, bringing you the final recorded breakout sessions from the event. Hosted by Saunders Real Estate on February 27-28 in Lakeland, Florida, this annual event brings together landowners, policymakers, and industry professionals to share the latest land market trends.
Through these collected recordings, experts share an update on Florida’s diverse agricultural sectors, strategies for land value appreciation and rezoning, and innovative ways to monetize land encumbered by conservation easements. The episode also explores the evolving landscape of conservation funding, policy, and the long-term impact of initiatives like The Florida Wildlife Corridor.
Learn more and request an invite for next year's conference at LayOfTheLandConference.com.
Chapters
(00:00:27) Perspectives on Florida's Agricultural Sectors
(00:58:15) Strategies to Increase Land Values
(01:49:12) Monetizing Encumbered Land
(02:48:08) Conservation Land Values, Funding & Policy
Residential Development | I-4 Corridor Conference
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09/20/23 • 49 min
In a recorded session at the SVN SRD annual I-4 Corridor Conference, the panel's discussion focused on housing trends, rent rates, demographic and housing appetite trends, affordability challenges, The Live Local Act, senior housing, and entitlement/permitting challenges. Additional discussion focused on the impact of interest rates, construction costs, and equity markets.
Learn more at SVNsaunders.com.
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FAQ
How many episodes does In Our Expert Opinion have?
In Our Expert Opinion currently has 94 episodes available.
What topics does In Our Expert Opinion cover?
The podcast is about Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Investments, Entrepreneurship, Investing, Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on In Our Expert Opinion?
The episode title 'REPLAY Robert Angus Williams | Land Use and Real Estate Law' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on In Our Expert Opinion?
The average episode length on In Our Expert Opinion is 54 minutes.
How often are episodes of In Our Expert Opinion released?
Episodes of In Our Expert Opinion are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of In Our Expert Opinion?
The first episode of In Our Expert Opinion was released on Mar 2, 2022.
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