In this episode, we sit down with Ken Mitchell, a self-proclaimed “accidental land developer,” to unpack the winding road that took him from a forestry degree to decades of success across land development, brokerage, and consulting. With a career that spans building houses in Texas, working on master-planned communities, and advising financial institutions through loan workouts, Ken brings a rare blend of field wisdom and financial strategy.

We explore how Ken learned to navigate a fragmented and risky industry, surviving a Ponzi scheme, launching his own engineering firm, and developing a steady income strategy by blending brokerage and development. He shares hard-earned lessons on diversification, what young developers get wrong, and why financial literacy is non-negotiable if you want to last in this business.

Tune in if you're curious about how to turn a non-linear career path into a sustainable business, avoid costly land mistakes, and build wealth in real estate without burning out!

Key Topics:

-Why land development demands adaptability and financial patience

-How Ken bounced back from a Ponzi scheme to build a thriving consultancy

-The power of combining fee development and brokerage for income stability

-What aspiring land developers should do before buying their first property

-Why diversification beats big bets in real estate

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