The Digital Land Broker

REALSTACK

The Digital Land Broker is the go-to podcast for land brokers and agents who want to grow their business, master marketing, and stay ahead in the land game. Brought to you by REALSTACK, we share expert interviews, tactical land tips, and strategies to help you sell more land and build a dominant brand. Learn more at REALSTACK.com

Episodes

  1. Jan 7

    A Broker’s Journey: Jason Trosper, Grit, Grind, and The Texas Land Market

    In this episode of The Digital Land Broker, Jason Trosper walks through his journey into the land and real estate business, sharing how his career developed through experience, learning, and relationship-building rather than a predetermined plan. His story reflects how many brokers grow into the industry, adapting over time and shaping their approach through real-world experience. As the conversation unfolds, Jason explains how early experiences helped define his perspective on trust, reputation, and long-term thinking. He emphasizes that land is deeply personal for many clients, making honesty and transparency essential at every stage of the broker-client relationship. Jason also shares how his approach shifted from simply completing transactions to educating clients and serving as a trusted advisor. Over time, this mindset helped him build stronger relationships, repeat business, and a reputation grounded in integrity. The episode concludes with Jason reflecting on growth, systems, and legacy, highlighting how long-term success in the land business is built on consistency, professionalism, and relationships that extend beyond individual deals. Episode Highlights: Jason’s path into real estate and the land businessLearning the business through experience and consistencyEarly lessons that shaped his approach as a brokerShifting from transactions to educating clientsBuilding trust and reputation in land dealsThe role of professionalism, systems, and supportLong-term thinking, consistency, and legacy in a broker’s careerIn this episode: 05:20 - Entering the real estate and land business13:10 - Early lessons and evolving mindset as a broker19:47 - Building trust and reputation through experience24:00 - Long-term thinking and consistency in a broker’s career31:58 - Legacy and defining success as a land broker36:00 - Closing reflections on the journeyAbout Jason Trosper Jason Trosper is a Texas-based real estate professional specializing in farm and ranch and commercial real estate. He comes from four generations of farming and ranching in the Texas Panhandle, a background that shaped his values of hard work, integrity, and service. After moving to North Texas in 1994, Jason spent 18 years with U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., where he advanced to Marketing Promotions Supervisor through dedication and leadership. He later transitioned into real estate, bringing his experience, discipline, and relationship-focused mindset into his work as a broker. Jason is also the founder of Cowboy Militia, an apparel company rooted in western culture and the Texas music scene. He lives near Denton with his wife and two daughters and remains closely connected to the western lifestyle. Website: https://ranchmanproperties.com/jason-trosper/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jason.trosper1/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jason.trosper1Ready to elevate your land brokerage? Schedule a demo with REALSTACK to streamline your listings, enhance your marketing, and grow your business.

  2. 12/04/2025

    A Broker’s Journey: Ben Clark, Grit, Grind, and The Texas Land Market

    This week on The Digital Land Broker, we sit down with Ben Clark, a Texas native whose path into land real estate started far from where he ended up. Before co-owning one of the leading farm and ranch teams in Texas and Oklahoma, Ben was focused on something else entirely: becoming a teacher and high school coach. But life redirected him, and eventually led him to become one of the most respected land agents in the DFW Metroplex. Ben shares how his time at Baylor University, where he studied Education and walked on to the Baylor Football team, laid a foundation of grit and discipline that later shaped his success in real estate. After earning his license in 2011, he built his business the same way he approached sports: with heart, consistency, and an unwavering commitment to serving people. Today, he is the Co-Owner of Ranchman Properties and Co-Director of KW Land, where he helps guide one of North America’s most influential land brokerage networks. This episode gives a rare look inside his mindset, a mix of faith, family, perseverance, and leadership. Episode Highlights Finding direction after collegeEarly struggles and the grind of real estateBuilding an award-winning land teamLeadership, identity, and callingParenting, faith, and prioritiesWhat land agents really need to succeedIn this episode: 00:00 – Intro06:40 – Feast or famine in real estate08:00 – Building Ranchman & developing identity17:00 – Faith, purpose & following direction21:00 – Mentors and mentorship25:30 – Parenting boys & family stories34:20 – KW Land events & community39:00 – Closing discussion & appreciationAbout Ben Clark Ben Clark is the Co-Owner of Ranchman Properties and Co-Director of KW Land. A lifelong Texan and Baylor University graduate, Ben has spent over a decade helping buyers and sellers across Denton County and the DFW Metroplex. With a background rooted in service, leadership, and the outdoors, he brings a uniquely grounded approach to land brokerage. Website: https://ranchmanproperties.com/ben-clark/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theranch_man/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ben.clark.7121614/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-clark-81702231/Ready to elevate your land brokerage? Schedule a demo with REALSTACK to streamline your listings, enhance your marketing, and grow your business.

  3. 11/05/2025

    A Broker’s Journey: Steve Roberson, From GIS Mapping to Land Tech Innovation

    In this episode of The Digital Land Broker, we sit down with Steve Roberson, founder of Land id (formerly MapRight), to unpack the unlikely journey behind one of the most recognized mapping platforms in the land industry. While most success stories sound like they followed a master plan, Steve is the first to admit that his didn’t. “I don’t know how I got here,” he laughs. “You’re basically talking to a desperate man who had no alternatives other than to make this successful.” That candid honesty sets the tone for his story, one built on persistence, curiosity, and a relentless drive to solve real problems for people working the land. Episode Highlights How early GIS work laid the foundation for Land idWhy listening to clients shaped the platform’s directionLessons from years of failed projects that led to successThe role of persistence in building lasting innovationHow Land id continues to evolve with the industry In This Episode 00:00 – Intro & Steve’s Background00:01:30 – Lessons from Wildfire Mapping & Land Trust Work00:05:00 – Discovering Industry Pain Points00:07:00 – Listening to Clients and Building Solutions00:09:00 – Turning Obstacles into Opportunities00:11:00 – What Keeps Him Motivated00:13:00 – Advice for Innovators in Land Tech About Steve Roberson Steve Roberson is the founder of Land ID, a leading mapping and land visualization platform formerly known as MapRight. With over a decade of experience in GIS, Steve has redefined how land professionals create, share, and understand maps, blending technology and real-world insight to make complex tools accessible to everyone in the industry. Website: Land idInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/landidofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/landidincLinkedIn: Steve Roberson Ready to elevate your land brokerage? Schedule a demo with REALSTACK to see how our platform helps top brokers like Kasey streamline listings, enhance marketing, and grow their business with confidence.

  4. 10/01/2025

    A Broker’s Journey: Chip Bubela, From Gyms to Land Brokerage

    Chip Bubela grew up surrounded by entrepreneurship; both of his grandfathers ran their own businesses, from plumbing to tree farms. Inspired by that foundation, Chip charted his own course in business, launching ventures in fitness, insurance, and ultimately land real estate. Today, he’s the founder and broker of Bubela Real Estate, where he helps clients buy and sell farms, ranches, and rural properties across Texas. This episode dives into Chip’s entrepreneurial journey, how taking risks and diversifying his ventures shaped his career, and the lessons he’s learned building a respected land brokerage. If you’re curious what it looks like to build success across multiple industries and then channel it into real estate, Chip’s story delivers. In this episode: 00:06 – Intro & Chip’s Background 00:37 – Early Inspiration from Family 01:33 – Advice for Aspiring Land Brokers 03:10 – From Fitness to Broker 06:18 – Chips Work Ethic About Chip Bubela Chip Bubela is the founder and broker of Bubela Real Estate, a full-service land and residential brokerage serving clients across Texas. With experience spanning real estate, fitness, and insurance, Chip brings a unique entrepreneurial perspective to land brokerage, helping clients and agents navigate complex deals with confidence. Website: https://bubelarealestate.com/agents/chip-bubela/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chipbubela/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bubelatexasLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bubelarealestate/X: https://twitter.com/ChipBubela Want to see how REALSTACK can transform your business? ⁠⁠Contact us today to start your journey! https://realstack.com/

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The Digital Land Broker is the go-to podcast for land brokers and agents who want to grow their business, master marketing, and stay ahead in the land game. Brought to you by REALSTACK, we share expert interviews, tactical land tips, and strategies to help you sell more land and build a dominant brand. Learn more at REALSTACK.com