Land Academy Show

Land Academy Show

Land wholesale experts, Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit, share their personal land investment/real estate business achievements, answer questions, share valuable tips, all in the name of promoting listeners’ personal and professional real estate success. Steven and Jill have been buying and selling unwanted vacant land since the 90’s and have completed the purchase and sale of more than 15,000 properties. Their experience has earned them a solid reputation in the industry as well as assisted them in gaining the respect and friendship of many of the top national real estate investment and internet marketing experts. Through Land Academy, Steven and Jill mentor ambitious real estate aspirants on how to buy unwanted rural land and sell it for profit on the internet. Every week they buy and sell land alongside their members. They take you through all the parts of this process in great detail in their programs. Join Steven Butala and Jill DeWit on Land Academy Podcast, every Wednesday, and learn how to create your own real estate wealth. You are not alone in your real estate ambition. Land Academy shows you how to Buy unwanted rural land for next to nothing, sell it for a lot more money on the internet and collect the payments for years to come. All in the spirit of LandGeek, Mark Podolsky, Jack Bosch, Land for Pennies on the Dollar.

Episodes

October 21, 2025 39 mins

Land Academy’s Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit share the secret they wish they’d known earlier: how to leverage other people’s money (OPM) to scale fast. This isn’t about traditional debt or high-pressure schemes. It’s about tapping into a supportive community where capital is abundant and partners are eager to fund great deals. Jack and Jill break down why there’s more money than amazing deals—making you the ...

Mark as Played

Ever feel like the year's almost over, and you're still chasing those big goals? You're not alone! In this episode of the Land Academy Show, Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit reveal their top strategies for finishing 2025 strong in your land investing business. Forget writing off the year—discover how a little decision, dedication, and delivery can turn your final quarter into your most profitable. Plus, hear a fascinating take on ...

Mark as Played

Want to turn your land investing dreams into reality, but feel overwhelmed by the process? Today, join Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit together with special guest Michael Doyle as they pull back the curtain on “Deal Complete,” the all-in-one platform that’s revolutionizing how land investors operate. Discover how they transformed a complex, multi-tool workflow into a seamless “easy button” that empowers both n...

Mark as Played

Ever wondered how a simple Instagram ad could change your life? For Nick Harrington, Land Academy’s Enrollment Coordinator, it was the first step on an unexpected path to real estate. Nick, hailing from Michigan, shares his unique journey from a background in house flipping with his parents to becoming an integral part of the Land Academy team. Join Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit as they uncover how Nick conn...

Mark as Played

What’s that ‘Aha!’ moment that changes everything? For some, it’s a first kiss. For others, it’s the instant they know they’ve found ‘the one’—or, in Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit’s case, ‘the business.’ Join Jack and Jill as they recount the pivotal experiences that cemented land investing as their forever business. Have you had your moment? You just might, after this.

Mark as Played

Are you ready to unlock the secrets to success in the land business? Join Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit on the Land Academy Show as they reveal how much it really costs to thrive in this exciting industry. From surprising luxury RV real estate opportunities to the essential components of building your own land investment business, this episode provides a detailed breakdown you won’t want to miss. G...

Mark as Played

What did you wish you knew before diving into the world of land investing? Join Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit on the Land Academy Show as they share their unfiltered insights, from unexpected challenges to the surprising ease of a data-centric approach. Discover their journey through 16,000 deals, what it truly takes to succeed, and how they navigate the often-confused reactions of friends and family to their unique business mo...

Mark as Played

Think you need perfect credit or piles of cash to fund a land deal in 2025? Think again — Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit broadcast from their boat in San Diego to break down the realities of land deal funding in 2025. They dispel common myths about needing huge amounts of capital or perfect credit to become a real estate investor, and share their decades of experience buying and selling land. Learn the step-b...

Mark as Played

Get ready for a decade of disruptive real estate wisdom! In this special 10-year anniversary episode of the Land Academy Show, hosts Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit pull back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed in land investing. They share candid insights from their recent seminar, dissecting their biggest wins, toughest lessons, and the evolution of Land Academy. Discover why their data-centric ap...

Mark as Played

Today on The Land Academy Show, join Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit as they share what it’s really like working with your spouse while completing over 16,000 real estate deals. They talk candidly about what makes it work (and what nearly broke it), how they divide roles, and why mutual respect is more important than matching skill sets. Whether you’re considering going into business with your partner or already navigating that d...

Mark as Played

Today on The Land Academy Show, join Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit as Jill shares her updated land-buying script for 2025 and the one powerful question that drives every great deal: “Why are you selling?” They walk through the psychology behind that question, how it reveals a seller’s motivation, and why it sets the tone for trust and transparency. Whether you are taking calls yourself or training a team, this discussion gives ...

Mark as Played

Today on The Land Academy Show, Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit explain why they do not negotiate land or house deals, as well as why this approach actually leads to faster, cleaner closings. They share how setting the price upfront filters out the wrong sellers, attracts serious ones, and gives you total control over your margins. If you are spending hours going back and forth or trying to "sell" someone on your number, this dis...

Mark as Played

Forget flipping coins or trusting a hunch? Today on The Land Academy Show, join Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit as they break down the difference between data-driven and gut-driven land investing—and why guessing will sink your deals in 2025. They explain how relying on instinct alone can lead to overpaying, missed red flags, and slow deal flow. Through real examples, Steven and Jill show how good data beats g...

Mark as Played

Is your land deal pipeline looking more like a graveyard than a goldmine? On today’s Land Academy Show, join Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit as they unearth the silent killers of real estate success: missed follow-ups, chaotic buyer lists, and poor communication. They’ll reveal how these common pitfalls can quietly destroy your deals and how a simple, effective CRM system can transform your approach. Whether y...

Mark as Played

Tired of marketing strategies that promise ease but deliver only headaches? Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit from The Land Academy Show are here to expose the truth about neutral letters and open-ended land offers. Jack and Jill explain why these strategies might seem easier or safer but often lead to slower deal flow, unclear pricing, and wasted time. Drawing from real-world results, they compare neutral marke...

Mark as Played

Ever wondered if houses are the missing piece in your land investment puzzle? Today on The Land Academy Show, join Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit as they reveal the truth about adding houses to your land business. They share what works, what doesn’t, and what most investors misunderstand about making the leap into residential deals. From marketing and pricing differences to deal flow and system tweaks, Steven...

Mark as Played

Think cold calling, emailing, or texting is the best way to connect with land and house sellers? Think again. In this episode of The Land Academy Show, Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit break down the real-world effectiveness—and legality—of the top outreach methods investors use today. From awkward cold calls and ignored texts to a single strategy that actually works, they cut through the noise to reveal what’s worth your time and...

Mark as Played

The real estate landscape is shifting, and if you’re still banking on double closing deals, you need to hear this. Today on The Land Academy Show, join Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit as they talk about why the end is near for double closing real estate deals. They explain what’s changed in the market, why this once-popular strategy is losing ground, and what smarter alternatives exist in 2025. If you’ve been ...

Mark as Played

Think chasing land note buyers is the key to quick cash in 2025? Think again. Today on The Land Academy Show, join Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit as they talk about the truth behind chasing land note buyers in 2025. They break down what’s changed in the note market, who’s really buying notes today, and why blindly building a buyer list could waste more time than it’s worth. Steven and Jill share what strategi...

Mark as Played
July 18, 2025 11 mins

Ever wonder what happens when Jack and Jill truly go off-script? In this inaugural "Off Script Friday" episode, prepare for a candid conversation that ventures beyond land deals. Steven Jack Butala and Jill DeWit tackle everything from their 16-year journey as business partners and spouses to surprising insights on the future of real estate in 2025. It’s raw, it’s real, and it might just give you a new perspective on partnership an...

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

    Health Stuff

    On Health Stuff, hosts Dr. Priyanka Wali and comedian Hari Kondabolu tackle all the health questions that keep you up at night with hilarity and humanity. Together they demystify the flashy trends, and keep you informed on the latest research. You can rely on Health Stuff to bring you real, uninhibited, and thoughtful health talk of the highest caliber, and a healthy dose of humor.

    The Breakfast Club

    The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.