The Land Geek Presents

Dirt Rich Summit 2026: Austin, TX, October 1–3

October 1–3, 2026 Austin, TX

Your invitation to rub shoulders with the most driven, strategic, and successful land investors in the game. Three immersive days of live connection, deal-making insights, and business breakthroughs.

Only 23 spots available — grab yours before they sell out

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About Dirt Rich Summit

Whether you're just starting out or already stacking wins, this is where your land investing game levels up fast.

You'll connect with seasoned pros, learn battle-tested strategies that are working right now, and tap into the collective wisdom of investors who've closed over 100,000 deals and counting.

No fluff. No filler. Just momentum.

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Three days, one experience

What's waiting for you in the room

Keynotes

Learn live from Mark Podolsky and top land investors on the exact strategies working today.

Strategy Sessions

Mailing, marketing, automation, and deal flow you can apply the moment you get home.

Networking

Build lasting connections with land investors from across the country who share your goals.

Hot Seats

Apply for live coaching and strategic guidance for your own business during the event (VIP).

Welcome Reception

Kick off the Summit with the whole community before the sessions begin.

Sponsor Hall

Get hands-on with the tools, vendors, and resources built to grow your land business.

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Your Dirt Rich lineup

Learn from the ones who've actually done it

Mark, the Land Geek coaches, and working investors who've built real freedom through land.

Mark Podolsky

Mark Podolsky

Founder · The Land Geek

Investing in raw land full-time since 2001, Mark founded Frontier Equity Properties (6,500+ deals) and wrote Dirt Rich 1 & 2. He hosts The Art of Passive Income podcast and created GeekPay.

Tate Litchfield

Tate Litchfield

Land Geek Coach · Las Vegas, NV

Tate has invested in land for 10 years and now helps others scale their own land businesses. Fun fact: he's an avid cyclist and fly fisher.

Scott Bossman

Scott Bossman

Land Geek Coach

Scott has invested in land for 10 years and loves the time freedom it creates. He's passionate about helping others do the same, and is a lifelong trombone player.

Jon Burnett

Jon Burnett

Land Geek Coach · Northern Idaho

Jon has invested in land for 8+ years for the freedom to work when and where he wants. Fun fact: he's the proud dad of six kids.

Teria Harris

Teria Harris

Land Investor & Coach

Teria and her husband moved from rehabbing houses to land after finding Mark's podcast. She started in 2019 and replaced her husband's income within a year.

Mike Zaino

Mike Zaino

Land Investor · Boston, MA

Mike has invested in land for 12 years and loves the freedom to work from anywhere. Fun fact: he loves practicing jiu-jitsu.

Landon

Landon Harris

Land Investor · Scottsdale, AZ

Landon Harris has invested in land for 6.5 years for the freedom to work when and where he wants. Fun fact: he plays acoustic and electric guitar.

Matt Nunn

Matt Nunn

Land Geek Coach · Nunn Land Sales

A seasoned land investor and Land Geek coach, Matt founded Nunn Land Sales, which has completed 2,000+ transactions nationwide. He specializes in making rural land simple, secure, and transparent.

Roberto Chavez

Roberto Chavez

Land Geek Coach · El Paso, TX

A former attorney of 7+ years, Roberto fell for land investing after hearing Mark on a podcast and now practices law on his own terms. Fun fact: he drives to Mexico every week.

Jeff Dettmer

Jeff Dettmer

Land Investor · Cleveland, OH

Jeff has invested in land for 9 years and calls it a “River of Nickels” for its steady cash flow. Fun fact: he's a passionate woodworker and avid DIYer.

Jesse Otterblad

Jesse Otterblad

Land Investor · Sioux Falls, SD

A Marine Corps veteran, Jesse has invested in land full-time since 2020 and loves helping investors with marketing. He values the freedom to be present for his family.

Why it's worth the trip

3 life-changing days to build wealth, freedom, and a business that runs on autopilot

1

Get live guidance from Mark and top investors

Ask your questions, get straight answers, and learn directly from people who've done 10,000+ deals — so you can stop guessing and start growing.

2

Meet investors who are exactly where you want to be

Find inspiration, clarity, and a crew that's in your corner for the long haul — ready to push you, support you, and celebrate your wins.

3

Discover the strategies working right now

From mailing to marketing to automation, we'll show you what's working today — and how to apply it immediately to your own business.

4

Hear unfiltered stories of real freedom

See exactly how investors built consistent income and lifestyle freedom on their own terms — and how to follow the same path.

5

Leave fired up, focused, and ready to act

No fluff, no filler — just a crystal-clear plan, real momentum, and the confidence to execute when you get back home.

Picture This… One Year From Now

Your land business is humming. Deals are flowing.

Cash is coming in, whether you're working or not.

You've built a business that fits your life, not the other way around.

You've traded guesswork for clarity. Burnout for momentum. Stress for freedom.

And best of all? You're in control again: your time, your income, and your future.

It Starts at Dirt Rich Summit
Real students. Real results.

What Land Geek students say

Unlike other programs, the Land Geek is there to really help. They really care about you and your success.

Dr. Joe & Ana Philip
Dr. Joe & Ana Philip
Land Geek students

I was hesitant to get involved, but after giving it a go, boy am I glad I did. It delivered more than expected. I sold my first property for a 750% ROI.

Howard Zonder
Howard Zonder
Land Geek student

Your coaching program has completely transformed my life… I built a rapidly growing business that gave me the confidence to retire from my job to work my land business full time.

Cheryl Paulsen
Cheryl Paulsen
Coaching graduate

My first property I paid $1,000 and within a week sold it for $5,200.

Margie Kaiser
Margie Kaiser
Land Geek student

I bought and sold 40 acres for a cash profit of $12,000. I only owned the property for 30 days!

Billy Kwok
Billy Kwok
Land Geek investor

I have made over $31,000 with a 353% return on my investment. I can't say enough good things about Mark and his crew.

Tom Willis
Tom Willis
Land Geek student

As a busy professional it's hard to find time to learn real estate investing, but the coaching has really accelerated my growth.

Dr. Adrian Medina
Dr. Adrian Medina
Coaching student

It starts off as gas money, then grocery money, then vacation money and then mortgage money.

Chris Pritchard
Chris Pritchard
Land Geek student

I bought 12 lots for $12,000 and sold my property in 2 weeks and made over $48,000 profit!

Dr. Victor Law
Dr. Victor Law
Land Geek student

I bought my first parcel for $450 and sold for $3,600. This is life changing.

Heath Cejka
Heath Cejka
Toolkit student

I bought for $2,000 and sold for $4,275 just swapping paper and applying what I learned in the course.

Trevor Hartsock
Trevor Hartsock
Land Geek student

I purchased for $6,500 and sold it for $12,000. Thanks for all you do!

Ryan Pettitt
Ryan Pettitt
Land Geek student

I bought for $900 and sold for $4,500 to one of the neighbors.

John Pitkin
John Pitkin
Land Geek student

I optioned my first deal and within a week I sold my property and made over $1,000 with no money out of my own pocket.

Brandon Price
Brandon Price
Land Geek student

I have successfully bought and sold 2 properties for a net profit of $20k.

Jonathan Kennedy
Jonathan Kennedy
Land Geek student

Mark is not your typical guru. He's actually working in the business and is there to answer any questions.

Phil Turturici
Phil Turturici
Land Geek student

He has increased my business from a couple thousand dollars a year to $40k or $50k this year.

Jeff Akstin
Jeff Akstin
Land Geek student

The Land Geek Bootcamp was fantastic and I learned so much.

David Holmes
David Holmes
Bootcamp attendee
Choose your Dirt Rich experience

You can show up… or show up like a pro

VIP is your ticket to deeper conversations, personal support, and a high-performance experience built for action-takers.

General Admission
Everything you need to plug in and level up.
$197$394
🔥 50% off — price goes up September 1
Get General Admission
  • Access to all general sessions and live presentations
  • Welcome reception and networking event
  • Expert advice and actionable strategies from experienced investors
  • Networking with land investors from across the country
  • Access to sponsors, vendors, and resources to grow your business
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VIP
Deeper access, personal coaching, and the full experience.
$497$997
🔥 50% off — price goes up September 1
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  • Everything in General Admission, plus:
  • Lunch all three days — hot lunch each day so you stay focused, network more, and never leave the venue.
  • Priority access — expedited check-in and preferred seating throughout the event.
  • VIP swag bag — exclusive Land Geek goodies.
  • Success Workshop with Mark Podolsky — a 1-hour virtual workshop before the Summit to build your personalized game plan.
  • Business Breakthrough Hot Seat — apply for live coaching and strategic guidance during the event.
  • Onsite coaching session — a personalized session with a Land Geek coach.*

*Onsite coaching sessions are reserved for non-Coaching and non-Urban Accelerator students — your program already includes dedicated support at the event. All other VIP perks are yours to enjoy.

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What the days actually look like

The full agenda

Every day opens and closes together in the Main Ballroom — then splits into breakout sessions built to get you moving. This is the real, session-by-session rundown — and it's unlike anything else in this industry.

8:00–9:00 AM
Main Ballroom

Registration

9:00–9:40 AM
Main Ballroom

The State of the Union: Where Land Investing Is Headed

Mark Podolsky opens the Summit with the real, no-fluff read on where the market is right now — and exactly how to play it this year. This is the mindset that sets the tone for everything that follows.

9:45–10:25 AM
Main Ballroom

Life After Land: What Freedom Actually Looks Like

Every coach on stage, unscripted, on the one thing this business bought them that money never could. Come for the stories, leave with proof this actually works.

10:30–11:00 AM

Break

11:00–11:30 AM
Breakout Session

The Essential Stages: Your Land Business Blueprint

Scott Bossman hands you the exact roadmap — skip the guesswork, skip the wasted months, and know precisely which stage to focus on right now.

11:35 AM–12:15 PM
Breakout Session

The Million-Dollar Mailer: County Research That Converts

Jon Burnett walks you through the exact research and mailer process he uses to find deals — walk out ready to send your next campaign before you even leave the room.

12:20–1:50 PM

Lunch

1:50–2:30 PM
Breakout Session

Deal Anatomy: Spot a Real Deal in 60 Seconds

Teria Harris breaks down comps, pricing ranges, and the red flags that separate a real deal from a total time-waster — the exact filter she runs on every deal that crosses her desk.

2:35–2:55 PM
Main Ballroom

Real Student, Real Numbers: The Spotlight Story

One student, one transformation, zero fluff — proof of exactly what's possible when you commit.

3:00–3:40 PM
Breakout Session

Ads That Actually Get Replies (Not Just Impressions)

Jesse Otterblad on the exact marketing angle that turns cold county lists into warm conversations.

4:10–4:50 PM
Main Ballroom

Wealth Without Wall Street: Building Wealth Outside the System

Joey joins us from event sponsor Wealth Without Wall Street to show you how land fits into a bigger wealth-building strategy most investors never hear about.

4:55–5:35 PM
Main Ballroom

Mindset Reset: Closing Out Day One

Mike Zaino closes the day with the mental game that separates the investors who quit from the ones who scale. Mark Podolsky sends you into the night.

5:35–7:00 PM
Main Ballroom

The Networking Reception: Where the Real Deals Start

Drinks, apps, and the conversations that turn into your next partnership, mentor, or deal.

9:00–9:10 AM
Main Ballroom

Day Two: Recharged and Ready

Mark Podolsky resets the room and frames exactly what's coming.

9:15–9:55 AM
Main Ballroom

Easy AI: Build Your Own AI Executive Assistant

Mark Podolsky hands you the AI workflows every land investor should already be running — walk out and turn them on by Monday.

10:00–10:30 AM
Main Ballroom

Action Beats Perfect: Kill the Overthinking

Jeff Dettmer on why over-analyzing feels productive and is actually just fear wearing a suit — and the exact fix.

10:30–11:00 AM

Break

11:00–11:45 AM
Breakout Session

Get Unstuck: Live Coaching, Live Results

Watch real coaching happen live on stage with Jon Burnett, Tate Litchfield, Teria Harris, and Mark Podolsky — see exactly how a stuck deal gets unstuck.

11:45 AM–12:15 PM
Breakout Session

The Deal Room: A Live Sales Panel

Real students on their favorite deal ever, moderated by Mark Podolsky, Mike Zaino, Scott Bossman, and Jon Burnett.

12:15–1:45 PM

Lunch

1:45–3:20 PM
Breakout Session

Grill the Geeks: Nothing Is Off Limits

Your toughest, most unfiltered questions, answered live by the Land Geek team and Mark Podolsky.

3:45–4:15 PM
Main Ballroom

Mindset With Mike: Part Two

Mike Zaino keeps building the mental edge that carries you past this weekend.

4:50–5:20 PM
Main Ballroom

The One Commitment That Changes Everything

Leave the ballroom having made one real, specific commitment to yourself — the kind that actually sticks.

5:20–7:25 PM

Dinner Break

7:30–8:30 PM
Main Ballroom

Fireside Chats: Unscripted and Unfiltered

No slides, no script — just Mark Podolsky, Tate Litchfield, Jon Burnett, Mike Zaino, and Scott Bossman, and the real conversations that don't happen anywhere else.

9:00–9:10 AM
Main Ballroom

Day Three: Bring It Home

Mark Podolsky brings the energy for the final push.

9:15–10:15 AM
Main Ballroom

Wholesaling Live: Watch a Real Deal Get Made

Tate Litchfield, Scott Bossman, and Mark Podolsky prove why you can't sell what you don't own — and how the right relationships make every deal better.

10:20–10:50 AM

Break

10:50–11:05 AM
Main Ballroom

One More Look: Your Next Step

A closer look at how to keep the momentum going long after this weekend ends.

11:05–11:35 AM
Breakout Session

From Solo to Supported: Build Your Team

Roberto Chavez on the two things that end the solo grind for good — community, and your first hire.

11:35 AM–1:05 PM

Lunch

1:05–1:50 PM
Main Ballroom

The Business Breakthrough Hot Seat

Live coaching and strategic guidance, on the spot, in front of the room. Included with VIP.

1:50–2:20 PM
Main Ballroom

The Genealogy of the Land Biz: Why This Works

Tate Litchfield and Teria Harris break down real case studies and the exact reasons land investing keeps paying off.

2:20–3:20 PM
Main Ballroom

Mindset With Mike + Your Letter to the Future

Mike Zaino and Mark Podolsky send you home with an actual plan — not just a memory.

Suggested travel dates: check in to the hotel on Wednesday and depart Saturday evening or Sunday. Feel free to extend your stay and explore Austin.

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Where you'll be

Hilton Austin (Downtown)
500 East 4th Street
Austin, TX 78701
October 1–3, 2026
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Discounted Summit room-block rate & booking link coming soon.

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Frequently asked questions

Anyone serious about land investing — whether you're just getting started or already scaling a portfolio. You'll be in the room with beginners, full-time investors, and Land Geek coaches alike.

The Hilton Austin (Downtown), 500 East 4th Street, Austin, TX 78701 — October 1–3, 2026. Discounted room-block rate and booking link coming soon.

General Admission includes all sessions, the welcome reception, networking, and sponsor access. VIP adds lunch all three days, priority check-in and seating, a swag bag, the pre-Summit Success Workshop with Mark, a Business Breakthrough Hot Seat application, and an onsite coaching session.

Tickets may be exchanged, transferred, or refunded up to 45 calendar days before the event start date. Within 45 calendar days of the event start date, all ticket sales are final and no exchanges, transfers, or refunds will be permitted.

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No — there's no replay. This is a live, in-person experience, and once we hit capacity, that's it. Reserve your seat early.

Don't just dream about freedom. build it.

This isn't just another conference. It's your chance to be in the room with the most successful land investors in the game, and walk away with the clarity, confidence, and strategy to create real wealth through land.

Spots are limited and filling fast. Once we hit capacity, that's it.

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