🎙️Local Real Estate Developer Podcast. Real Stories. Real Strategies. Real Local Developers.

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We spotlight the locals actively leading real projects. Sharing what’s working, what’s not, and the behind-the-scenes insights you don’t hear anywhere else.

Main Street isn’t waiting on Wall Street.
Rally your partners, take the lead and build the next project your town actually needs one overlooked building at a time.

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Local Real Estate Developer Podcast

Hosted by Kristi Kandel and Raphael Collazo, this podcast spotlights locals actively leading real projects and turning overlooked buildings into thriving community spaces.

Each episode delivers real strategies, capital stack insights, and lessons from juggling deals, site visits and family life.

If you’re already in the game, or just tired of waiting for someone else to revive your town, this is where you get the strategy and support to get moving or keep building!

🎧 Press Play on the Stories That Spark Change

New episodes drop every Tuesday.
Start with these three (3) must-hear stories that could change how you lead your next project.

Building Generational Wealth Through Real Estate Development

In this powerful episode of Local Real Estate Developers, Kenneth Bell, a seasoned developer, entrepreneur, and community advocate, explores the world of real estate development from a deeply personal and practical lens.

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From Sneaker Hustles to Cabin Resorts: Rajan Chida’s Leap Into Development

In this inspiring episode of Local Real Estate Developers, we sit down with Rajan Chida — a young entrepreneur who went from reselling sneakers to co-developing a modern cabin resort alongside his partner, Renzo. With no formal background in real estate, Rajan shares how sheer curiosity, hustle, and relationship-building opened the door to his first major development opportunity.

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How to Build Millions in Retail—Without Leaving Your Neighborhood

What if the strip malls, empty lots, and tired old shopping centers in your city weren’t dead—they were just waiting for someone like you to reimagine them?

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Meet the Voices Behind the Mic

Kristi Kandel

Developer | Mentor | Co-Host of the LRED Podcast

Kristi is reshaping who gets to lead real estate development—putting the power back in the hands of locals. With nearly 20 years of experience and over $450M in projects, her work spans national retail builds, adaptive reuse, clean energy, and small-town revitalization. As a former planning commissioner and founder of I&D Consulting, she advises cities and mission-driven entrepreneurs on transforming overlooked spaces. Now, through mentorship, strategy calls, and the LRED Podcast, Kristi helps everyday people become the developers their communities need.

Raphael Collazo

Commercial broker | Author | Co-Host of the LRED Podcast

Raphael specializes in retail and industrial properties, bringing a problem-solving mindset from his background in engineering and software. As a seasoned broker, investor, and founder of Summit Commercial Group, he knows what it takes to navigate high-stakes real estate deals. He’s also the author of The Millennial Playbook and the Before You… commercial real estate guidebook series—making him a trusted resource for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

Think Like a Developer: Minisodes That Cut to the Chase

Real people. Real deals. Real mindset shifts.

Quick, unfiltered episodes following locals at every stage, from spotting their first deal to navigating real-time challenges. These minisodes show what it really takes to start thinking like a developer and take action—without the gurus or the gatekeeping.

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