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Why We're Falling Back On Mailing for Land (Podcast Ep#169)

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Jessey Kwong

Pebble Co-Founder

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Why We're Falling Back On Mailing for Land (Podcast Ep#169)

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Jessey catches up with Dave Denniston, a returning guest last on the show back at episode 96, two years and a lot of changes ago. Dave has shifted his business toward subdivides and messy title deals, but along the way his inventory ballooned to over 160 properties and he had to shut off all marketing just to sell through it.

In this episode, Dave breaks down what happened, why he's pulling back to a smaller, more focused footprint, and what he learned testing PPC through an agency for a year. He also shares why, after exploring on market subdivides and cold calling, he's returning to mail with a smaller, more targeted list and a willingness to spend more per piece to get a response.

If you've ever wondered whether PPC is worth it, or why mail keeps pulling investors back no matter how many new channels show up, this conversation lays out the real tradeoffs.

What You'll Learn:

  • Why Dave shut off all marketing after his inventory grew past 160 properties

  • What PPC costs and what it's actually good and bad for in land investing

  • Why staying geographically and product focused is changing how Dave operates

  • Why Dave is going back to mail with a smaller, more targeted list


Connect with Dave Denniston:

🌐 landunconference.com
🌐 leadershipinland.com
📧 dave@genfamland.com

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The land acquisition CRM built for teams that mail consistently, track performance and close deals. Everything your team needs in one place.

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© 2026 Pebble REI Inc. All rights reserved.