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31 contributions to Leadership in Land
How to Lead a Land Team Without Micromanaging
Everyone wants the perfect team But the team is almost never the problem What usually causes friction: • Wanting every deal done exactly your way • Stepping in before someone finishes the task • Holding decisions “just to be safe” • Confusing control with leadership • Being involved in everything but owning nothing What actually separates strong land leaders: • They define the outcome, not every step • They assign one clear owner per deal • They allow small mistakes early • They review decisions after the fact • They coach patterns, not moments What micromanagement creates: • Hesitation instead of initiative • Constant check-ins instead of progress • Teams that wait instead of think • Leaders stuck inside the business What trust-based leadership creates: • Faster decisions • Better problem solvers • Clear accountability • A business that runs without you How to start leading without hovering: • Set expectations in writing • Agree on what “done” looks like • Choose update cadence in advance • Step back until the review point • Fix systems, not people Strong land teams aren’t built by leaders who control everything They’re built by leaders who create clarity, then get out of the way
1 like • 2d
The right trust framework is Paramount to growth and longevity, but I would argue that too often the game was already lost in the draft. You can bestow all the trust in the world, but If it's given to somebody who lacks competency, then it's simply accelerated destruction. Having the right kind of framework here feels like removing the limiters on an engine. If the engine is solid then you could really fly but if you bought a lemon then all it's going to do is stall or explode.
0 likes • 2d
Amen to that
Is Podio Finally Showing Its Age? Let’s Talk CRMs!
What CRM are you currently using? What are the pros and cons? We've been thinking about moving from Podio to Stride this year which will make @Seth Williams really happy! we've enjoyed Podio for being customizable and how things can flow from one app to another, but we think it's falling behind the times now and looks and acts like something from 10 to 15 years ago (because it is!).
3 likes • Jan 16
We are in the final stages of our evaluation of Stride and are very likely going to be switching over from our customized version of Salesforce.
Bonus Eps: 2025 Cash Flow Report
What does your land business actually look like when you strip away the highlight reels and look at the real numbers? I’m pulling back the curtain and inviting you to take a look behind the scenes of my land business---real cash flow, real expenses, real decisions, and a few months that didn’t go as planned. This is the side of land investing no one else has been willing to share publicly, and it’s where the most important lessons live. 👉 Here's an exclusive resources & transcript!
Bonus Eps: 2025 Cash Flow Report
1 like • Jan 14
Thanks for sharing! Always great to see actual numbers and not just posturing. The two numbers I'm trying more and more to understand in my business to measure our potential for profitability and scalability are cost to acquire deal and average gross profit per deal.
0 likes • Jan 14
@Dave Denniston to understand cash flow, those are definitely the key metrics. Obviously they are the end-all be-all for any business. There is a lot of story however in the middle to explain why things are happening and I think that's where CAC and LTGP Are key. If calculated correctly. Your gross profit per deal should be a legit gross profit calculation and for cost to acquire a deal it should include all the key metrics like data, marketing, and sales talent. There is obviously other operational overhead that could totally drag you down into low profitability or no profitability but as long as the Delta between what it cost to get a deal and how much you make per deal is wide enough there is always space to improve the business. If you can't keep that Delta high enough though, your business is fundamentally flawed. I would argue that the one factor that most smbs screw up in their numbers is the actual cost for their own labor.
Lessons from 2025 and Thoughts on 2026
What are we focusing on for 2026. I talk about the challenges we faced last year, the wins we had, and how we’re adjusting to stay disciplined and protect capital in the current market. We go over strategies like being more selective with acquisitions, focusing on existing inventory, and testing new opportunities. I also share how we’re approaching 2026 with a focus on quality, efficiency, and execution. 2025 was tough, but it taught us a lot about judgment, patience, and running a land business in a “Goldilocks” market. I share what we’ve learned and what’s guiding our decisions moving forward. 👉 Here's an exclusive resources & transcript!
Lessons from 2025 and Thoughts on 2026
1 like • Jan 7
2026 is going to be an interesting year! For those who made it through 2025, I suspect we're going to see a mix of people turning the corner and executing on a dialed in operation and those so don't make it across the bridge.
Last Day of the year!
Drop one intention you’re setting for your business or leadership in 2026. Let’s hold each other accountable.
1 like • Dec '25
Hold the line on culture. In my hires and (sometimes) fires, culture and our core values will be king.
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Jt Olmstead
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Just a guy who likes land

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Joined Nov 24, 2024
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