Steve Van Buskirk - From Dirt to 6,600 Lots: Building a City From the Ground Up

Steve Van Buskirk has spent decades developing land, shaping neighborhoods, and helping turn Sioux Falls into one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. With over 6,600 lots and 100+ developments to his name, his work isn’t just measured in projects—it’s measured in impact.

In this conversation, we break down what it really takes to build at scale—from raw dirt to fully developed communities.

No hype. No shortcuts. Just the long game.

We get into:

• What land development actually looks like behind the scenes
• The mindset required to manage massive, multi-year projects
• Lessons from second-generation leadership in a family business
• Why patience and consistency beat chasing fast growth
• The unseen risks most people never think about
• How real builders think about legacy

This episode is for anyone in the trades, construction, real estate, or business who wants a real look at what it takes to build something that lasts.

If you’ve ever thought about going bigger—this is the blueprint most people never get to see.

🎧 Listen now and learn what it takes to build from the ground up.

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