{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Real Reason We Can\u2019t Build Enough Housing with Brandon Cobb","description":"Everybody says we need more housing, but very few people understand how housing actually gets built or why it is so hard to get new neighborhoods approved in the first place. I sat down with Brandon Cobb to talk through what really happens before the first house ever goes up. We also unpack the real gap in the market, especially for entry-level housing, and why the very things people push back on, like density, might actually be part of the solution. If you are a REALTOR\u00ae, community leader, or just someone trying to make sense of what is happening in your area, this conversation will give you a clearer picture of how development really works and why the system feels so stuck. Key takeaways to listen for Why 30% of buyers are competing for just 10% of inventory The real difference between \u201caffordable housing\u201d and entry-level housing How developers actually work with (not against) communities Why density protects rural land instead of destroying it How new development creates a ripple effect of jobs, tax revenue, and local business growth What most REALTORS\u00ae don\u2019t understand about how neighborhoods are created Why \u201cnot in my backyard\u201d thinking doesn\u2019t stop growth\u2014it just makes it worse   Resources mentioned in this episode https:\/\/www.hbgcapital.net\/waitlist\/ If you\u2019re interested in learning what Brandon does, go to https:\/\/learnlanddevelopment.com\/.    About Brandon Cobb Brandon was a former medical device sales rep before becoming a fund manager and land development coach at: LearnLandDevelopment.com. His firm HBG Capital manages $22 Million+ of land development annually. He was featured on the cover of REI Wealth magazine, Realty 411 Magazine, and has been published in Forbes magazine. Brandon's greatest passion is developing unforgettable experiences with those he loves and sees business as a tool to do just that.   Follow Brandon Website: HBG Capital Podcast: Recession Resistant Real Estate Radio LinkedIn: Brandon Cobb - HBG Capital   About Leigh Brown Leigh Brown is a keynote speaker and leadership expert who helps organizations navigate growth, conflict, and change with clarity and courage. Her message resonates with leaders facing real-world pressure\u2014whether that\u2019s housing challenges, organizational friction, or cultural shifts. Her latest book, Next Is Now, equips leaders to stop reacting and start leading with intention. \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/amzn.to\/48FKenF\ud83d\udc49 Bring Leigh to your stage: https:\/\/leighbrown.comDM Leigh on Instagram: @LeighThomasBrown ","author_name":"Real Talk with Leigh Brown","author_url":"https:\/\/www.leighbrown.com\/","html":"