From Firefighter to Land Developer: Dave Seymour’s Grit-Fueled Rise

About this episode

Dave Seymour shares his journey from firefighter to land developer, discussing key aspects of entrepreneurship and land acquisition.

Logan Swanson and guest Dave Seymour discuss Dave’s journey from a blue‑collar upbringing and firefighting to building a private equity land and multifamily business. They cover land acquisition, entitlements, managing investor capital, risk, and the emotional side of entrepreneurship. The episode also explores practical advice on underwriting, dealing with zoning, timelines for entitlements and construction, and strategies for raising and protecting other people’s money. Dave explains his Legacy Alliance mentorship program for learning deals and accessing capital.Learn About Legacy Alliance:https://legacyalliance.club/about/?_atid=Aex7kYH4iex4ao7MYAwRXkEMW0z9pt

People in this episode

Host: Logan Swanson

Guest: Dave Seymour

Topics covered

• land development
• entrepreneurship
• private equity
• mentorship
• risk management
• land acquisition

Keywords

• land development
• entrepreneurship
• private equity
• mentorship
• risk management
• zoning
• capital raising

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Legacy Alliance

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