The Land Development

Podcast

What is the Land Development Podcast?

Learn Beyond the Event

Education doesn't stop when our events end. Through our partnership with The Land Development Podcast, Dudes in Development members gain access to conversations with some of the most respected professionals in the land development industry.

Each episode features developers, engineers, attorneys, planners, homebuilders, and other industry leaders sharing practical insights, lessons learned, and real-world experiences across every stage of the development process. Whether you're looking to deepen your technical knowledge, better understand the development lifecycle, or learn from industry experts, the podcast is another way Ladies in Land supports your professional growth.

What You'll Learn

Real-world development case studies
Industry trends and emerging challenges
Entitlements, infrastructure, financing, and construction insights
Career advice from experienced industry leaders
Practical knowledge you can apply to your work

Recent Speaker

July 7, 2026

Pre-Construction Lessons Every Developer Should Know with Charles Tofferi - TLP174

Ryan Glick is joined by Charles Tofferi, Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Pre-Construction at Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors. Charles shares how his career shifted from mechanical engineering into heavy civil construction and why working in the field gave him a better understanding of what it takes to deliver successful projects.

The conversation focuses on the importance of bringing contractors into the project early. Charles explains how early collaboration can improve constructability, reduce costs, shorten schedules, and help developers avoid problems before construction begins. He also discusses how developers should evaluate contractors and what contractors look for when choosing long-term clients.

Ryan and Charles also dive into communication during construction. They cover setting clear expectations, identifying warning signs before projects go off track, reviewing contractor proposals beyond the lowest price, and why understanding scope is just as important as comparing numbers.

The episode wraps up with Charles discussing his involvement with Dudes in Development, the importance of mentorship in the construction industry, and a lightning round packed with practical lessons on leadership, field experience, and continuous learning for developers and contractors alike.

Upcoming Podcast Guests from Ladies in Land for The Land Development Podcast:

Explore upcoming Land Development Podcast episodes highlighting the professionals, projects, and perspectives shaping the industry. Each conversation brings practical insight, real-world experience, and meaningful discussion around the many disciplines that move land development forward.

9/29/2026 - Mustafa Abdul-Jabbar

12/08/2026 - TBD

02/16/2027 - TBD

04/20/2027 - TBD

06/15/2027 - TBD

08/10/2027 - TBD