The Ground Game Podcast

<p>Welcome to The Ground Game Podcast, where land investing meets real talk! Join your hosts, Justin and Clay, both 7-figure land investors and seasoned entrepreneurs, as they dive deep into the world of land investing, team building, and personal growth.</p>

Episode 53: How to Build Credibility in a Skeptical Market

🎙️ Welcome Back to The Ground Game Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Clay Hepler and Justin Piché tackle the pressing issues facing land investors today, including the impact of inexperienced investors on the industry’s reputation. Key Highlights Personal Updates: Clay and Justin kick off the episode with some light-hearted banter about their experiences at the Land Scaling Summit in Dallas. Clay shares his surprise at not owning cowboy boots despite living in Texas, while Justin reflect...

10-01
44:05

Episode 52: Lessons from Year One – Land Deals, Business Growth & Market Moves

🎙️ Welcome Back to The Ground Game Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Clay Hepler and Justin Piché take you behind the scenes of the Land Scaling Summit in Dallas, where they reflect on their journey over the past year and discuss the evolving landscape of land investing. Key Highlights Personal Updates: Clay and Justin kick off the episode with some light-hearted banter, reminiscing about their experiences at the summit. Clay shares his excitement about returning to an event he missed last y...

09-25
56:46

Episode 51: Evolve or Die: Adapting to a Shifting Land Market

🎙️ Welcome Back to The Ground Game Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Clay Hepler and Justin Piché dive into the theme of “Evolve or Die,” discussing the critical shifts happening in the land investing business. They share their excitement about the opportunities in the industry while addressing the challenges many investors face today. Key Highlights Personal Updates: Clay and Justin kick off the episode with some light-hearted banter, reflecting on their busy weeks filled with travel and f...

09-18
39:21

Episode 50: Gurus, Gimmicks, and the Truth About Building a Real Land Flipping Business

🎙️ Welcome Back to The Ground Game Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Clay Hepler and Justin Piche engage in a candid conversation about the realities of land investing and the importance of avoiding the pitfalls of flashy gurus. They share personal updates, insights on the challenges of the industry, and the significance of strategic decision-making in the ever-evolving real estate landscape. Key Highlights Personal Updates: Clay and Justin kick off the episode with light-hearted banter abo...

09-09
43:10

Episode 49: Why Net Profit Is the Only Metric That Matters in Land Flipping

🎙️ Welcome Back to The Ground Game Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Clay Hepler and Justin Piche engage in a candid conversation about building wealth beyond land flipping. They share personal updates, insights on the challenges of land investing, and the importance of strategic decision-making in the ever-evolving real estate landscape. Key Highlights Personal Updates: Clay and Justin kick off the episode with light-hearted banter about their recent travels. Justin shares his excitement ab...

09-04
41:10

Episode 48: How We’re Building Cashflow Outside our Land Businesses

🎙️ Welcome Back to The Ground Game Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Clay Hepler and Justin Piche engage in a candid conversation about building wealth beyond land flipping. They share personal updates, insights on the challenges of land investing, and the importance of strategic decision-making in the ever-evolving real estate landscape. Key Highlights Personal Updates: Clay and Justin kick off the episode with light-hearted banter about their recent travels. Justin shares his excitement ...

08-28
36:14

Episode 47: No Rainbows, No Butterflies: The Realities of Scaling a Land Business

🎙️ Welcome Back to The Ground Game Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Clayton Hepler and Justin Piché engage in a candid conversation about the realities of running a land investing business. They share personal updates, insights on market challenges, and the importance of strategic decision-making in the ever-evolving real estate landscape. Key Highlights Personal Updates: Clay and Justin kick off the episode with some light-hearted banter about their recent experiences. Justin shares his...

08-21
44:56

Episode 46: The Death Zone; Scaling from $1M to $3M Without Losing Your Mind (or Margin)

🎙️ Welcome Back to The Ground Game Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Clay Hepler and Justin Piché explore the nuances of time management and the entrepreneurial journey in real estate investing. They share personal insights on balancing responsibilities, the challenges of running a business, and the importance of prioritization. Key Highlights Personal Updates: Clay and Justin kick off the episode with some light-hearted banter about how August is flying by. They reflect on their current re...

08-12
43:36

Episode 45: Funding Stacks, Missed Deadlines & Transaction Coordination.

🎙️Welcome Back to The Ground Game Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Clay Hepler and Justin Piché dive into the critical yet often overlooked aspect of real estate investing: transaction coordination. They share hard-earned lessons on managing multiple contracts, deadlines, and the importance of clear ownership in decision-making as they navigate the complexities of scaling their land businesses. Key Highlights Personal Updates: Clay and Justin kick off the episode with some light-hearted ba...

08-05
30:13

Episode 44: The Death Zone, Scaling from $1M to $3M Without Losing Your Mind

🎙️ Welcome Back to The Ground Game Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Clay Hepler and Justin Piché dive into what they jokingly (but seriously) call “The Death Zone”—the chaotic and critical phase of scaling a land business from $1M to $3M in annual revenue. They share hard-earned lessons on hiring, systemization, and why scaling headcount too fast can kill your profit. Key Highlights Personal Updates: Clay and Justin kick off the episode with some light-hearted banter, reflecting on their r...

07-31
40:17

Episode 43: The 0 to 500K Bottleneck, Why Land Investors Stall… and How to Break Through

🎙️ Welcome Back to The Ground Game Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Clay Hepler and Justin Piché share their insights from the recent 5280 Mastermind event, focusing on the evolving landscape of land investing and the strategies needed to thrive in a competitive market. Key Highlights Personal Updates: Clay and Justin kick off the episode with some light-hearted banter, reflecting on their recent experiences, including Justin's move into his new home and the challenges of unpacking, as wel...

07-23
52:32

Episode 42: Lessons from 5280 MASTERMIND, KPI Clarity & Scaling With A-Players

🎙️ Welcome Back to The Ground Game Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Clay Hepler and Justin Piché share their insights from the recent 5280 Mastermind event in Denver, Colorado, focusing on the evolving landscape of land investing and the strategies needed to thrive in a competitive market. Key Highlights Personal Updates: Clay and Justin kick off the episode with some light-hearted banter, reflecting on their experiences at the mastermind event. They discuss their recent successes, includi...

07-15
44:55

Episode 41: 7 Brutal Roadblocks to Scaling Your Land Business

🎙️ Welcome Back to The Ground Game Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Clay Hepler and Justin Piché dive into the critical roadblocks to scaling your land investing business. Clay and Justin discuss the essential strategies needed to navigate the complexities of land investing and share personal stories that highlight the challenges and triumphs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Key Highlights Personal Updates: Clay and Justin kick off the episode with some light-hearted banter, including Ju...

07-08
52:09

Episode 40: 5 Predictions for the Land Game in 2025 and Beyond

🎙️ Welcome Back to The GroundGate Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Clay Hepler and Justin Piché dive into Predictions for the Future of Land Investing. Clay and Justin discuss the evolving landscape of land investing, sharing insights on how to navigate the complexities of the industry and thrive in a competitive market. Key Highlights Personal Updates: Clay and Justin kick off the episode with some light-hearted banter, including Clay’s wedding cake story and Justin’s creative lunch choic...

07-01
53:26

Episode 39: 6 Hard Questions Every Land Investor Must Answer

🎙️ Welcome Back to The Ground Game Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Clay Hepler and Justin Piché dive into Episode 39: 6 Hard Questions Every Land Investor Must Answer. Clay and Justin discuss the essential questions that every land investor should consider to effectively scale their business and navigate the complexities of the industry. Key Highlights Personal Updates: Clay and Justin kick off the episode with some light-hearted banter about their upcoming travels to the 5280 Maste...

06-25
39:31

Episode 38: From Submarine Officer to Land CEO, The Justin Piché Story

🎙️ Welcome Back to The Ground Game Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Clay Hepler and Justin Piché dive into Episode 38: From Submarine Officer to Land CEO, The Justin Piché Story. Justin shares his incredible journey from serving as a submarine officer in the Navy to becoming a successful CEO in the land investing space, highlighting the lessons learned and the values that guide his business. Key Highlights Personal Updates: Clay and Justin kick off the episode with some light-h...

06-17
51:13

Episode 37: Profit First, Freedom Second; A Wealth Plan for Land Investors

🎙️ Welcome Back to The Ground Game Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Clay Hepler and Justin Piche dive into Profit First, Freedom Second: A Wealth Plan for Land Investors. They share personal experiences and insights on navigating the complexities of land investing, emphasizing the importance of strategic financial planning and enjoying the fruits of your labor. Key Highlights Personal Updates: Clay and Justin kick off the episode with some light-hearted banter, discussing the chaos of s...

06-10
01:12:27

Episode 36: Landmines & KPIs, How to Stay Profitable in a Tough Land Market

🎙️ Welcome Back to The Ground Game Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Clay Hepler and Justin Piche dive into Landmines & KPIs, How to Stay Profitable in a Tough Land Market. They share personal experiences and insights on navigating challenges in the land investing sector, emphasizing the importance of strategic thinking and resilience. Key Highlights Personal Updates: Clay and Justin kick off the episode with some light-hearted banter, sharing their recent adventures, including golf tri...

06-03
51:32

Episode 35: Deep Dive Listener Q&A: Dispositions, Funding, and Crushing Inertia

🎙️ Welcome Back to The Ground Game Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Clay Hepler and Justin Piche dive into a Deep Dive Listener Q&A focused on dispositions, funding, and overcoming inertia in the real estate and land investing sectors. They share personal experiences and insights on navigating challenges, emphasizing the importance of strategic thinking and resilience. Key Highlights Personal Updates: Clay and Justin kick off the episode with some light-hearted banter, sharing their ...

05-27
38:22

Episode 34: Why You’re Going to Go Out of Business

🎙️ Welcome Back to The Ground Game Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, hosts Clay Hepler and Justin Piche discuss the critical factors that can lead to business failure in the real estate and land investing sectors. They share personal experiences and insights on navigating challenges, emphasizing the importance of strategic thinking and resilience. Key Highlights Personal Updates: Clay shares his recent experience at a development meeting that didn’t go well, highlighting the difficulties of navig...

05-20
42:53

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