What are you building today that will still matter after you are gone? For Colby Boone, that question became very real when he inherited part of 50 acres of family land in North Carolina. What began as a responsibility to care for a piece of property quickly became something much bigger. Colby discovered more than 100 family members buried on the land. He began digging into deeds, family history, agriculture, and the lives of the generations who came before him. He found himself looking at land differently, not simply as an asset to buy and sell, but as something entrusted to him. That realization helped shape the work he is building today. Colby is the Founder and Managing Partner of Boone Capital Land Partners, where he works at the intersection of land investing, conservation, development, technology, and stewardship. But this conversation goes far beyond real estate. Cory and Colby talk honestly about faith, identity, generational wealth, leadership, family history, technology, AI, mentorship, and the responsibility that comes with being given an opportunity, a business, land, influence, or any other resource. They also explore an important question for business owners and leaders: Are you simply trying to make more money, or are you building something worth passing on? Colby shares why he believes legacy is not just about what you accumulate. It is about what you improve, protect, teach, and leave behind for someone else to carry forward. This episode explores: Why stewardship is different from simple ownershipWhat inherited land taught Colby about responsibility and legacyHow faith helped shape his identity and directionWhy generational wealth is about more than moneyWhat business owners can learn from thinking beyond the current generationWhy relationships, community, and trust still matter in a technology-driven worldHow Colby views AI and technological disruption through an opportunity mindsetWhy the next generation may have more tools and opportunity than any generation before itThe importance of leaving a business, property, community, or opportunity better than you found itIf you have ever asked yourself whether all the work you are doing is building toward something bigger, this conversation will make you think differently about success, responsibility, and what you eventually hand to the next person. About Colby Boone Colby Boone is the Founder and Managing Partner of Boone Capital Land Partners LP, acquiring, improving, and exiting rural land assets across the Southeast. Colby works at the intersection of technology, stewardship, and private markets. His work with Boone Capital Land Partners focuses on acquiring and enhancing rural land for conservation, recreation, development, and revenue while honoring the history and long-term value of the land. His personal experience inheriting family property helped deepen his passion for stewardship, generational wealth, family history, and creating opportunities that can extend beyond one generation. Connect with Colby LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colbycornell/ Website:https://boonecapital.co/ Social Media: @ColbyCBoone on all social media platforms Connect with Cory Dunham: Website: https://CoryDunham.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corydunham-executive-leadership-coach/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoryDunhamLeadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591473931608 Unapologetic Leadership Podcast: https://UnapologeticLeadershipPodcast.com/ Unapologetic Leadership features real conversations about business growth, leadership, messaging, visibility, sales, mindset, faith, and the decisions business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders face as they work to build businesses and lives with greater clarity, purpose, and impact.
