Fay Ranches
Land Investor Podcast
Laugh and learn through interviews and stories centered around land investing, ranch management, hunting & fishing, conservation, and more!
Episode 41
DSTs Explained with Discipline Advisors
0:58:12 - 05/22/2025
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, Ryan and Matt sit down with Joseph Michaletz and Michael O'Toole of Discipline Advisors to demystify Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) and their role in 1031 exchanges.
Episode 40
State-by-State: Oregon
0:50:38 - 05/08/2025
Kicking off a new state-by-state series, Matt and Ryan go across the map, taking a look at untapped land investment opportunities across the country, starting with Oregon.
Episode 39
Shed Season: The Rise of a Western Pastime with Mike Gatlin
1:05:44 - 04/24/2025
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, hosts Ryan and Matt sit down with Fay Ranches agent and longtime shed hunter Mike Gatlin to explore the growing world of shed antler hunting.
Episode 38
Trusts, Taxes, and Transitions with Danielle D'Arcy
0:56:25 - 04/10/2025
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, our hosts Matt and Ryan welcome Danielle D'Arcy, Senior Vice President in the Private Wealth Management division of UBS, to unpack the emotional and financial complexities of wealth transfer for landowners navigating the sale of their property.
Bonus - Episode 37
Corner Crossing: Public Access vs Private Rights
0:42:08 - 04/08/2025
In this bonus episode of the Land Investor podcast, Matt and Ryan tackle one of the most talked-about topics in Western land use right now — the evolving legal landscape of corner crossing.
Episode 36
Ranching Resilience: Adapting to 2025's Changing Market with Todd Graham
1:08:59 - 03/20/2025
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, Todd Graham of Ranch Advisory Partners returns to discuss how ranchers can navigate rising costs, dwindling land availability, and shifting market conditions.
Episode 35
Stream Restoration (Part 2): Mike Sanctuary with Confluence Consulting
0:44:49 - 03/06/2025
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, we are back to finish up our conversation about stream restoration with Mike Sanctuary, Principal Stream Group Lead at Confluence Consulting.
Episode 34
Stream Restoration (Part 1): Mike Sanctuary with Confluence Consulting
0:59:07 - 02/20/2025
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, Matt and Ryan sit down with expert Mike Sanctuary, Principal Stream Group Lead at Confluence Consulting, to discuss stream restoration.
Episode 33
Tactics for Managing Wildlife on Private Land
1:06:52 - 02/13/2025
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, Matt and Ryan discuss the fundamentals of managing wildlife on private land based on their own experiences, covering everything from setting landowner goals to implementing smart harvest strategies and maintaining sanctuaries for herds.
Episode 32
Building a Profitable Ranch: Dallas Mount with Ranching for Profit
1:15:15 - 01/16/2025
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, Matt and Ryan are joined by Dallas Mount, owner of Ranch Management Consultants (RMC), home of the Ranching for Profit School and Executive Link program.
Episode 31
Wildfires, Forest Health & Smart Land Management with Zach Bashoor
1:13:33 - 12/19/2024
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, Matt and Ryan sit down with Zachary Bashoor, the Founder and CEO of Montana Forest Consultants, to discuss the intricacies of forest management and land restoration.
Episode 30
Conservation Programs: Tim Griffiths and Tom Watson (Part 2)
0:52:13 - 12/05/2024
This week on the Land Investor podcast, we are back with Tim Griffiths, Western Lead for Working Lands for Wildlife, and Tom Watson, Montana State Conservationist for the NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service), to finish our conversation on conservation programs.
Episode 29
What the Election Means for the Land Market
0:14:53 - 11/21/2024
In this short episode of the Land Investor podcast, our hosts, Matt and Ryan, discuss the impact of the recent presidential election on the land market.
Episode 28
Conservation Programs: Tim Griffiths and Tom Watson (Part 1)
0:47:40 - 11/14/2024
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, hosts Matt and Ryan are joined by Tim Griffiths, Western Lead for Working Lands for Wildlife, and Tom Watson, Montana State Conservationist for the NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service).
Episode 27
Eerie Encounters on Western Ranches
0:19:37 - 10/31/2024
Tune in to this short, spine-tingling Halloween special! Join our hosts, Matt and Ryan, as they dive into the spooky paranormal world of the Old West.
Episode 26
Landscape Architecture: Charlie Kees from Field Studio
0:58:57 - 10/17/2024
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, hosts Matt and Ryan speak with Charlie Kees, the Principal and Co-Founder of Field Studio Landscape Architects, about a holistic approach to ranch planning and design.
Episode 25
Choosing a Ranch Manager
0:50:46 - 09/26/2024
In this episode of Land Investor podcast, our hosts, Matt and Ryan, dive into the evolving roles of ranch managers.
Episode 24
Winning on the Ranch: Former Honeywell CEO David Cote and His Path to Land Stewardship
0:50:50 - 09/12/2024
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, hosts Matt and Ryan, alongside Greg Fay, Founder of Fay Ranches, are joined by special guest David M. Cote, former CEO of Honeywell International, Inc. and author of 'Winning Now, Winning Later.'
Episode 23
Field Report: Recent Market Observations
0:34:52 - 08/22/2024
In this episode of Land Investor podcast, our hosts, Matt and Ryan, discuss where they've been, updating us on their recent activities and breaking down the current state of the land market.
Episode 22
Due Diligence: Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments
0:56:35 - 07/25/2024
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, we wrap up our Due Diligence series by discussing the critical role of a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment. Joined by environmental engineers Marcus Holland and Deven Vignali from Water & Environmental Technologies, we explore how these assessments safeguard both buyers and sellers.
Episode 21
Land Valuation: Andy Rahn from Montana Land Source
1:28:08 - 07/11/2024
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, hosts Matt and Ryan are joined by Andy Rahn, an Accredited Rural Appraiser (ARA) and the founder of Montana Land Source.
Episode 20
Western Waterfowl Management: The Flying V Approach
1:32:29 - 06/27/2024
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, hosts Matt and Ryan welcome Matt McCormick and Brady Davis from Flying V Ranches to the studio to share their expertise in waterfowl habitat development.
Episode 19 - Bonus
Fathers, Sons, and the Hunt: Stories of Bonding with Jason Matzinger and Willi Schmidt
0:11:28 - 06/14/2024
In this short BONUS episode of the Land Investor podcast, hosts Matt and Ryan revisit their conversation with Jason Matzinger from Into High Country and Willie Schmidt from Pure Hunting TV to share and reflect on hunting stories with their dads.
Episode 18
Saddle Stories: Ray Marxer's Life and Leadership on Matador Cattle Company’s Beaverhead Ranch
1:34:40 - 06/13/2024
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, hosts Matt and Ryan sit down with Ray Marxer, former General Manager of the 340,000 acre Beaverhead Ranch, and Author of Cowboy in a Corporate World.
Episode 17
Due Diligence: Minerals with Jeff Ball
1:11:12 - 05/23/2024
In this episode of our Due Diligence series, we are joined by Jeff Ball, a seasoned mineral title examiner and founder of Pantera Services.
Episode 16
2024 Q2 Market Update with Greg Fay, Jacob Turner, JW Robinson and Kelsea Vaughan
0:37:00 - 05/09/2024
In our second quarterly market update of Land Investor podcast, hosts Matt and Ryan are once again joined by Fay Ranches' founder, Greg Fay, along with a panel of expert brokers, including Jacob Turner, JW Robinson, and Kelsea Vaughan.
Episode 15
Due Diligence: Water Rights with Deb Stephenson
0:57:40 - 04/25/2024
In this episode of our Due Diligence series, the spotlight is on water rights. Hosts Matt and Ryan are joined by Deb Stephenson, Founder and Managing Director of DMS Natural Resources, to explore the impacts of water rights on landowners and investors.
Episode 14
1031 Exchanges: Max Hansen and Jonathan Barge
1:25:24 - 04/11/2024
In this episode of Land Investor podcast, Matt and Ryan are accompanied by Max Hansen and Jonathan Barge from Accruit.
Episode 13
Due Diligence Overview
0:50:13 - 03/28/2024
In this episode of Land Investor podcast, we kick off a new Due Diligence series. Hosts Matt and Ryan explore the complex world of land transactions and emphasize the importance of due diligence when investing in land.
Episode 12
Why We Hunt: Jason Matzinger and Willi Schmidt
1:26:46 - 03/14/2024
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, hosts Matt and Ryan are joined by well-known hunting personalities Jason Matzinger, an award-winning film & television producer and host of the popular TV show Into High Country on the Sportsman Channel, and Willi Schmidt, lifelong hunter & conservationist and the host of Pure Hunting TV show.
Episode 11
Montana Hunting Tags: Resident and Non-Resident Applications
0:27:18 - 02/22/2024
In this short episode of Land Investor podcast, our hosts, Matt and Ryan, delve into the specifics of big game hunting tag application processes in Montana, covering options for both residents and non-residents.
Episode 10
Tailored Land Management: Dan Durham and Logan Miller from Ranch Resources
1:02:42 - 02/08/2024
In this episode of Land Investor podcast, hosts Matt and Ryan sit down with Dan Durham and Logan Miller from Ranch Resources to discuss the benefits of a personalized approach to land management.
Episode 9
2024 Q1 Market Update with Greg Fay, David Ingle, Ren Martyn, and Alex Robertson
0:53:34 - 01/25/2024
In this special quarterly episode of Land Investor podcast, our hosts, Matt and Ryan, look back at the 2023 land market and provide a forward-looking perspective on 2024.
Episode 8
Water and Fisheries Conservation: Rob Van Kirk from the Henry's Fork Foundation
1:11:12 - 01/11/2024
Join us in this episode of the Land Investor Podcast as we introduce Rob Van Kirk, the Science and Technology Director at the Henry's Fork Foundation in Island Park, Idaho.
Episode 7
Opportunities of Ownership: 2023 Recap
1:24:32 - 12/14/2023
In this episode, hosts Matt and Ryan reflect on the recurring theme of the "opportunities of ownership" in the context of ranches and land. Our hosts revisit some of the expert interviews of 2023.
Episode 6
Sustainable Ranching and Community Connection: Cole Mannix's Old Salt Journey
1:21:46 - 11/09/2023
In this episode, we sit down with Cole Mannix, a fifth-generation Montana rancher and the visionary behind Old Salt, a company that connects consumers directly with meat products sourced from local ranches and operated by its own dedicated employees.
Episode 5
Optimizing Ranch Performance: Todd Graham from Ranch Advisory Partners
1:15:00 - 10/12/2023
In this month's episode of Land Investor podcast, we sat down with Todd Graham, the founder and managing partner of Ranch Advisory Partners.
Episode 4
BONUS EPISODE: Fay Rural Community Foundation: Susan Ferrin
00:48:44 - 09/28/2023
In this episode, Susan Ferrin, Executive Director of the Fay Rural Community Foundation, explores the challenges faced by rural communities and the foundation's overarching mission to support these communities.
Episode 3
Ranching, Restoration, and Responsibility: Jeff Laszlo's Stewardship Journey
1:20:56 - 09/13/2023
In this podcast episode, Jeff Laszlo shares the rich history of his fourth-generation, family-owned ranch and his efforts to restore the wetlands of Odell Spring Creek.
Episode 2
Conservation Easements (Preserving Land, Property Value, and Land Trusts): Chad Klinkenborg & Dan Mahoney
1:35:43 - 08/09/2023
In this month's podcast episode, we had the chance to talk with Dan Mahoney, renowned Montana fishing outfitter and broker associate with Fay Ranches, and Chad Klinkenborg, with Montana Land Reliance.
Episode 1
Hunting and Wildlife Management: Rob Arnaud
1:39:35 - 07/12/2023
In this month’s episode, we had the pleasure of talking with fourth-generation Montanan Rob Arnaud, the former owner of Montana Hunting Company.
Intro
Land Investor Podcast Introduction
5:42 - 06/30/2023
Welcome to the Land Investor Podcast. In this brief episode, your hosts, Matt Henningsen and Ryan Bramlette, introduce themselves and the Land Investor Podcast.
Trailer
Land Investor Podcast Trailer
00:57 - 05/22/2023
Join us each month for a new episode of the Land Investor Podcast hosted by Fay Ranches agents, Ryan Bramlette and Matt Henningsen.
