🎙️ Local Real Estate Developers

Kristi Kandel
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🎙️ Local Real Estate Developers Podcast with Kristi Kandel & Raphael Collazo This podcast was created to break down the barriers of entry into development and make it as familiar as flipping a house or house-hacking a duplex. We feature: - Weekly interviews with local developers sharing their projects - Think Like a Developer Minisodes: live in-progress deals - Insights from strategic partners like brokers, architects, engineers, and lenders - Exclusive Developer Vault Most US Cities have fewer than 10,000 residents. We don’t need more outside investors, we need more locals taking action.

  1. 12H AGO

    LRED Meetup: Why We’re Bringing Local Developers Together in Louisville | EP#55

    What happens when local developers finally stop building alone? After 50+ podcast episodes, we realized everyone was asking the same thing: “Where are our people?” That’s why we’re launching the first-ever LRED Meetup in Louisville, Kentucky. This isn’t another corporate conference. We’re bringing together developers, city leaders, architects, investors, and locals who are actively building projects that impact their communities. Real conversations. Real relationships. Real projects. Because development is a team sport and one connection can completely change your trajectory. 🔗 Full Episode: https://youtu.be/g7xvBzE2UBk 📥 Developer Vault: http://www.localrealestatedeveloper.com/developer-vault-optin Guest Kristi Website: https://kristikandel.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristikandel/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-kandel-4b650a12/ Raphael: Website: http://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commercial_louisville/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelcollazo/ About the Show The Local Real Estate Developer Podcast is for locals who want to build in their own communities. Real projects. Real lessons. No gatekeeping. #localrealestatedeveloper #realestatedevelopment #buildlocal #developermeetup #communitydevelopment #adaptiveReuse #louisvilleky #developerlife #realestatepodcast #placemaking #smallscaledevelopment #localdevelopers #citybuilding #realestateinvesting #entrepreneurship

    17 min

  2. MAY 19

    He Didn’t Start With Money. He Started With a Phone and a Story | EP#54

    What happens when a teacher quits his job, gets ghosted, and bets everything on a camera? In this episode, Taylor Gangis shares how documenting Tampa Bay’s growth turned him from a high school math teacher into one of the city’s rising voices in development media. From internet backlash to community storytelling, this conversation dives into why local voices matter in shaping the future of our cities. This episode is about building trust before buildings. 🔗 Full Episode: https://youtu.be/4ppkY1L1CIc 📥 Developer Vault: http://www.localrealestatedeveloper.com/developer-vault-optin Guest Taylor Gangis Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorgangis/ Website: https://www.woodsrogers.com/team Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtampabay.dev/ About the Show The Local Real Estate Developer Podcast is for locals who want to build in their own communities. Real projects. Real lessons. No gatekeeping. #LocalRealEstateDeveloper #RealEstateDevelopment #TampaBay #BuildLocal #communitydevelopment #realestatemedia #localdeveloper #tamparealestate #storytelling #contentcreator #urbandevelopment #citybuilding #entrepreneurship #realestatepodcast #developlocal

    44 min

  3. MAY 12

    The Government Loan Nobody Told Local Developers About | EP#53

    Most local developers don’t fail because the deal was bad. They fail because nobody showed them how the money actually works. In this episode, Jordan Blanchard breaks down the hidden world of USDA lending, rural development financing, and capital stacking. From hotels and adaptive reuse projects to infrastructure and community development, he shares how local developers are unlocking funding most people never even know exists. This episode is about more than loans. It’s about learning how to structure deals that actually get built. 🔗 Full Episode: https://youtu.be/ufb-Og2qeio 📥 Developer Vault: http://www.localrealestatedeveloper.com/developer-vault-optin Guest Jordan Blanchard Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/x-caliber-capital/ Website: https://xrcusda.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@x-calibercap About the Show The Local Real Estate Developer Podcast is for locals who want to build in their own communities. Real projects. Real lessons. No gatekeeping. #LocalRealEstateDeveloper #USDAloans #RealEstateDevelopment #BuildLocal #CapitalStack #CommercialRealEstate #RuralDevelopment #CommunityDevelopment #DeveloperMindset #AdaptiveReuse #GroundUpDevelopment #RealEstateInvesting #LocalDeveloper

    43 min

  4. MAY 5

    The Hidden Legal Traps in Development | EP#52

    What if the land you think you control… isn’t actually accessible? And how many deals are quietly sitting on legal landmines no one checked? In this episode, real estate attorney Richard Crouch breaks down the hidden legal side of development deals, the part that decides whether projects move forward or fall apart after real money is on the line. From missing easements and title issues to investor conflicts and bad contracts, we look at real cases where small oversights changed everything, including a $13.5M deal that became a $50M refinance through the right structure and execution. This episode is about what actually protects deals: documentation, alignment, and getting it right early. 🔗 Full Episode: https://youtu.be/rGFAT3eI-nU 📥 Developer Vault: http://www.localrealestatedeveloper.com/developer-vault-optin Guest Richard Crouch Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-crouch-039320a/ Website: https://www.woodsrogers.com/team About the Show The Local Real Estate Developer Podcast is for locals who want to build in their own communities. Real projects. Real lessons. No gatekeeping. #localrealestatedeveloper #realestatedevelopment #commercialrealestate #landdevelopment #duediligence #titleissues #easements #developmentdeals #realestatelaw #constructionlaw

    46 min

  5. APR 28

    He Walked Away from Big-Box Projects to Build a City That Actually Matters | EP#51

    What happens when the projects you’re building… stop meaning anything? And what does it really take to build something your community actually needs? In this episode, Kelvin Enfinger shares his journey from growing up in a construction family to working high-pressure national retail jobs… and ultimately choosing a different path, one focused on local impact in Pensacola. From tight deadlines and rigid systems with national tenants to building healthcare facilities, schools, and aviation projects that serve real people, Kelvin breaks down what it actually looks like to transition from volume-driven construction to purpose-driven development. 🔗 Full Episode: https://youtu.be/wt7lLallZ-k 📥 Developer Vault: http://www.localrealestatedeveloper.com/developer-vault-optin Guest Kelvin Enfinger Website: https://greenhut.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelvinenfinger/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvin-enfinger-jr-953b21110/ About the Show The Local Real Estate Developer Podcast is for locals who want to build in their own communities. Real projects. Real lessons. No gatekeeping. #LocalRealEstateDeveloper #CommunityDevelopment #Pensacola #RealEstateDevelopment #BuildLocal #RealEstateTips #RealEstate

    45 min

  6. APR 21

    She Built 15 Homes With $0 Down… While Pregnant (And Everyone Said Wait) | EP #50

    What if the deal you almost ignored… was the one that changes everything? And what if becoming a developer isn’t about knowing more, but being willing to figure it out when it gets messy? In this episode, Kelsie LPJ Johnston shares her raw journey from small local projects to building a 15-unit cottage community in her own town. No formal training. No perfect plan. Just taking action on an opportunity most people would’ve passed on and learning everything along the way. This is not theory. This is what it looks like when a local bets on themselves and builds anyway. 🔗 Full Episode: https://youtu.be/qXBkROFWyeI 📥 Developer Vault: http://www.localrealestatedeveloper.com/developer-vault-optin Guest Kelsie LPJ Johnston LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsie-lpjohnston-354135208/?isSelfProfile=false Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rei.odyssey/ About the Show The Local Real Estate Developer Podcast is for locals who want to build in their own communities. Real projects. Real lessons. No gatekeeping. #localrealestatedeveloper #realestatedevelopment #buildlocal #realestateinvesting #propertydevelopment #communitydevelopment #realestatetips #wealthbuilding #realestate

    48 min

  7. APR 14

    They Lost the Deal… Then Built Something Bigger | Valeria Jaramillo & Michelle Stevenson | EP#49

    What do you do when the deal you thought would change your life… falls apart at the last minute? Most people stall. They second-guess. They quit quietly. These two didn’t. In this episode, Valeria Jaramillo and Michelle Stevenson pull back the curtain on what it actually looks like to step into real estate development with no safety net, just conviction, pressure, and a whole lot of uncomfortable decisions. From chasing their first deal, ignoring red flags, and watching it collapse… to rebuilding with a stronger team, sharper instincts, and a bigger vision, this is a raw, unfiltered look at what it takes to become a real local developer. This isn’t polished success. This is what happens right before things start working. 🔗 Full Episode: https://youtu.be/FJ1JWi93o94 📥 Developer Vault: http://www.localrealestatedeveloper.com/developer-vault-optin Guests Valeria Jaramillo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therichromantic/ Michelle Stevenson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millionairemichelle_/reels/ About the Show The Local Real Estate Developer Podcast is for locals who want to build in their own communities. Real projects. Real lessons. No gatekeeping. #LocalRealEstateDeveloper #RealEstateDevelopment #WomenInRealEstate #BuildLocal #Entrepreneurship #wealthbuilding

    56 min

  8. APR 7

    Your City Is Changing… Here’s Who Decides What Happens Next | EP#48

    How does real estate development actually shape a city?And who gets to decide what stays and what changes?In this episode, Nicole Waters shares what it’s like to operate at the center of explosive growth in St. Pete. From working with developers and city officials to protecting local businesses, she breaks down the real dynamics behind community development.This is not theory. This is what it looks like when your city is changing in real time and you have to decide whether to step in or stay out.🔗 Full Episode:https://www.localrealestatedeveloper.com/community-development-nicole-waters📥 Developer Vault:http://www.localrealestatedeveloper.com/developer-vault-optinGuestNicole WatersWebsite: https://edgedistrict.org/About the ShowThe Local Real Estate Developer Podcast is for locals who want to build in their own communities. Real projects. Real lessons. No gatekeeping.#LocalRealEstateDeveloper #CommunityDevelopment #StPete #RealEstateDevelopment #BuildLocalYouTube Timestamps0:00 — Introhttps://youtu.be/sWOITcc8NZg?t=00:56 — Nicole’s backgroundhttps://youtu.be/sWOITcc8NZg?t=562:13 — Role in the Edge Districthttps://youtu.be/sWOITcc8NZg?t=1334:26 — Miami to St. Pete transitionhttps://youtu.be/sWOITcc8NZg?t=2666:10 — St. Pete’s growth shifthttps://youtu.be/sWOITcc8NZg?t=3708:08 — Development tension in communitieshttps://youtu.be/sWOITcc8NZg?t=4889:59 — Developers vs localshttps://youtu.be/sWOITcc8NZg?t=59911:38 — Managing stakeholdershttps://youtu.be/sWOITcc8NZg?t=69813:26 — Trust and development challengeshttps://youtu.be/sWOITcc8NZg?t=80615:24 — Learning through real projectshttps://youtu.be/sWOITcc8NZg?t=92416:59 — Why locals must get involvedhttps://youtu.be/sWOITcc8NZg?t=101919:40 — History of the Edge Districthttps://youtu.be/sWOITcc8NZg?t=118022:48 — New development cominghttps://youtu.be/sWOITcc8NZg?t=136824:06 — Retail vs restaurant gaphttps://youtu.be/sWOITcc8NZg?t=144626:18 — Balancing local and national brandshttps://youtu.be/sWOITcc8NZg?t=157830:27 — Amplify Women originhttps://youtu.be/sWOITcc8NZg?t=182733:20 — Building real connectionshttps://youtu.be/sWOITcc8NZg?t=200037:04 — Partnerships and decision makinghttps://youtu.be/sWOITcc8NZg?t=222441:24 — Vision for 2030https://youtu.be/sWOITcc8NZg?t=248442:18 — Final advicehttps://youtu.be/sWOITcc8NZg?t=2538

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🎙️ Local Real Estate Developers Podcast with Kristi Kandel & Raphael Collazo This podcast was created to break down the barriers of entry into development and make it as familiar as flipping a house or house-hacking a duplex. We feature: - Weekly interviews with local developers sharing their projects - Think Like a Developer Minisodes: live in-progress deals - Insights from strategic partners like brokers, architects, engineers, and lenders - Exclusive Developer Vault Most US Cities have fewer than 10,000 residents. We don’t need more outside investors, we need more locals taking action.

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