The National Land Podcast

Land markets and insights from new CEO, Ronnie Richardson

On November 9th, 2019, National Land Realty announced a new president, Jason Burbage. Jason worked with National Land Realty for 15 years and is a founder of the company. His tenure saw a company start from small roots in South Carolina and grow to a national brand. In April of 2023, Jason made the difficult decision to move on from the company he started to pursue other life goals. I consider Jason a friend and couldn’t be more excited about what he does next. Every change in life brings new and exciting opportunities. On April 25th 2023, National Land Announced a new leader in CEO, Ronnie Richardson. Ronnie started in land real estate in 1991 and has never stopped. Ronnie is one of the most successful brokers in the history of National Land Realty and one of the most successful land professionals in the country. He has been responsible for the recruitment of countless agents and now, he takes the helm of one of the largest land companies in the country. Ronnie is here today to discuss what brought him here and give insights on the land outlook for 2023 and beyond. This is an opportunity to gain incredible information from one of the most experienced land professionals you’ll ever meet.

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Bear hunting in Siberia, the adventure of a lifetime!

Not every story we tell can be about land management. Today we are taking a long flight to Siberia with National Land President, Aaron Graham, to hunt a bear. Aaron Graham has captained a national champion college football team, played in the NFL, and co-founded one of the most successful land companies in the United States. He also took a trip of a lifetime, escaped death, and hunted Siberian brown bear. For those listeners who enjoy tales of hunting, we are about to go on one heck of an adventure.

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Everything you need to know about duck impoundments

Owning a duck impoundment is on the bucket list for every serious duck hunter. Buying a duck impoundment or building one is an enormous undertaking and an investment that can pay dividends for generations if done correctly. If you have ever wanted to buy or build a duck impoundment, we have three experts here today to tell you everything you need to know about it. Mac Christian talks with North Carolina land professionals Matthew Eakes, Jacob Lyle, and Aaron Sutton. Matthew Eakes and Jacob Lyle are not only land professionals with National Land Realty but are also highly experienced specialists in the building and management of Duck Impoundments. Aaron Sutton is an award-winning managing broker and a land professional who has sold and consulted on the acquisition of dozens of duck impoundments over his career. In other words, this is a massive amount of information useful for any outdoor enthusiast from some of the best minds in the country on land.

Matthew Eakes
National Land Realty: Real Estate Contact
Whispering Woods Consulting, LLC: Follow on Facebook 
252-542-9160

Jacob Lyle
National Land Realty: Real Estate Contact
Wildflow Land & Wildlife Management: Website
919-818-4388

Aaron Sutton: Real Estate Contact
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Workplace Leadership and Culture in Real Estate

Sometimes you have to toot your own horn. This past year National Land Realty took stock of the performance and culture of our 90-plus offices and chose to award the office that we felt exemplified National Land Realty. Today Mac Christian talks with Aaron Sutton, the managing broker of our Kinston, North Carolina office and the recipient of this “Office of the Year” award. This is a conversation about workplace leadership that holds value for aspiring brokers, agents, and potential clients. This is the type of office you want to work for as an agent, the type of leader should aspire to be as a broker, and the type of culture you want to work with as a client.

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Finding a Great Land Real Estate Agent

Land Real Estate Agents are what drive the business for land companies like National Land Realty. We are talking today with Logan Eaton, Executive Vice President of Sales at National Land Realty. Logan discusses finding a great land real estate agent when he is looking to recruit quality agents as well as some best practices and technology used in land real estate. Logan’s process for finding a great agent is identical to what a land owner or land buyer should be looking for when they are trying to find a professional to work with. This episode is valuable for professionals looking to make a change in career as well as those trying to find the right agent to work with.

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Uncovering the hidden value of your land with LandGate

Land holds value as a location for a home, a business, a place to get outdoors to hunt and fish, or a place to grow food. The ways that land can generate income are endless. Some of the uses for land that generate income are little known such as solar leasing, wind farms, precious minerals, and commercial development. This is where Craig Kaiser comes in with his company, LandGate. Today Mac Christian and Craig Kaiser discuss how LandGate uncovers the hidden value of your land and sets you up with a network of eager potential investors and land professionals. In a world of hard-to-find information for land use, LandGate is an unparalleled equalizer.

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What to know when buying land to build a home

Buying land and building a home on it is a dream that we all talk about. There is a lot of land for sale in the United States, but how do you know if that land is right to build on? Today Mac Christian talks with Mathew Sterchi, Vice-President of Sales & Marketing for Stonemill Log & Timber Homes. Mathew grew up in this industry and there isn’t much that he doesn’t know about site selection and log home building. Mathew is here today to tell you what to know when buying land to build on.

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Simple things to maximize your land value, with Nicholas Ardis

In this episode, Mac Christian talks with land professional Nicholas Ardis from South Carolina. Nicholas has a background in global finance and it has paid dividends in the level of knowledge he can provide clients. Nicholas is here to discuss simple land improvements that landowners should make to maximize the value of their land. These improvements can be made whether you are selling your land or holding it for your own enjoyment. 

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