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In this episode of The Ground Game Podcast, co-hosts Justin Piche and Clayton Hepler dive into the fresh start of 2026, exploring the unique challenges and opportunities that come with the new year for land investors. Join them as they share their experiences and strategies for effectively pivoting and planning for success in the months ahead.

Key Highlights:

• Post-Holiday Reflections: Justin and Clayton discuss the importance of taking time to recharge during the holiday season and how it impacts their focus as they return to work.
• Simplifying Business Processes: Discover how the hosts are streamlining operations to reduce stress and enhance efficiency, allowing for a more productive work environment.
• Focusing on Constraints: Learn how to identify and address the key constraints in your business that can lead to significant growth, moving beyond surface-level challenges.
• Empowering Your Team: The duo shares insights on effective team management, emphasizing the balance between empowering employees and maintaining oversight to foster a culture of trust and accountability.
• Cross-Training Strategies: Gain valuable tips on implementing cross-training and backup ownership within your team to ensure continuity and resilience in your operations.

Whether you're a seasoned land investor or just starting out, this episode is filled with actionable insights and strategies to help you navigate the complexities of land investing and set your business up for a successful year ahead.

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🎙️ Welcome to The Ground Game Podcast! 🎙️

In this episode of The Ground Game Podcast, co-hosts Clayton Hepler and Justin Piche tackle the unique challenges and opportunities that arise during the busy year-end period for land investors. Join them as they share their experiences and strategies for navigating the complexities of annual planning while managing the ebb and flow of business activity.

Key Highlights:

• Year-End Dynamics: Clayton and Justin discuss the paradox of year-end business, where contracts may slow down, but the pressure of annual planning intensifies.
• Sales Success: Clayton shares insights from his best sales month, emphasizing the importance of preparation and effort put in during the previous months.
• Team Management: The hosts reflect on their holiday schedules and the need for a skeleton crew to handle inquiries while allowing their teams to recharge.
• Identifying Constraints: Learn how to diagnose the real constraints in your business, moving beyond surface-level issues to uncover deeper bottlenecks that hinder growth.
• Strategic Planning Framework: Discover the structured approach Clayton used during his annual planning sessions, focusing on setting clear goals and actionable steps to overcome identified constraints.
• Tax Planning Tips: Justin shares his experiences with tax planning, including the importance of organization and the potential benefits of establishing a management company for expense management.

Whether you're a seasoned land investor or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insights and strategies to enhance your business planning and execution. Tune in to gain the knowledge you need to navigate the complexities of land investing and set your business up for success in the coming year.

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.

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🎙️ Welcome to The Ground Game Podcast! 🎙️

In this episode of the Ground Game Podcast, co-hosts Clayton Hepler and Justin Piche dive deep into the intricacies of annual planning for real estate businesses. Join them as they share insights from their upcoming strategic offsite, where they will explore the essential steps to diagnose reality and engineer momentum for the year ahead.

Key Highlights:

• Feedback and Growth: Clayton opens up about personal feedback on communication styles and the importance of adapting to listener needs.
• Community and Connection: Justin shares his recent experiences at the Lights in the Heights Festival, highlighting the significance of community engagement and family.
• Annual Planning Framework: The hosts discuss their structured approach to annual planning, focusing on the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) methodology, including:
  • Diagnosing reality: Reflecting on past performance and identifying key metrics.
  • Engineering momentum: Setting actionable goals and understanding constraints that hinder growth.
• Deep Dive into Constraints: Learn how to identify and analyze constraints within your business, using real-world examples and a systematic approach to root cause analysis.
• Hypothesis-Driven Solutions: Discover how to formulate testable hypotheses to address constraints and measure outcomes effectively.

Whether you're a seasoned real estate investor or just starting out, this episode offers valuable strategies to enhance your business planning and execution. Tune in to gain insights that can help you navigate the complexities of real estate investing and set your business up for success in the coming year.

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.

Abacus.AI

Stride

Land Insights

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Terra data consulting

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