What separates a good leader from a great one? In this episode of The Green Scene Podcast, Matt Green sits down with leadership advisor Susan Robertson to talk about the human side of building strong companies. Together, they explore how leadership, culture, accountability, and honest conversations shape the way organizations grow.

Susan Robertson shares why people and process must work together, what it takes to lead through change, and how companies can grow without losing the care, connection, and authenticity that made them successful in the first place. They also discuss the role of AI, the importance of discernment, and why clarity, resilience, and a willingness to fail are essential when pursuing a bigger vision.

What makes a great community? Is it the homes, the amenities, the golf course—or something deeper?

In this episode of The Green Scene, Matt Green sits down with developer, investor, author, and community-builder Turner Simkins to discuss the art of placemaking, the future of community development, and why great places don't happen by accident.

The conversation explores walkability, wellness, golf communities, AI, leadership, and the importance of creating environments where people genuinely connect. Turner also shares personal lessons learned through adversity and how those experiences shaped his approach to life, leadership, and community building.

What does it really mean to build a community?

In this episode of The Green Scene, Matt sits down with Jason to unpack the vision behind Olde Eight—an intentional, thoughtfully designed place where connection, lifestyle, and legacy come together.

They dive into the complexity of planning a community from the ground up, from the thousands of decisions behind land design to creating layered experiences that give residents the freedom to “choose their own adventure.” Whether it’s golf, lake days, wellness, or simply gathering with neighbors, Olde Eight is designed to feel both nostalgic and forward-thinking.

This conversation also explores how the team is repurposing existing assets, blending old and new, and building something that will evolve over time—shaped by the people who call it home.

You’ll also get a look at what’s coming soon, including amenities like the championship golf course, trails, wellness center, dining experiences, and more as the vision becomes reality in 2026 and beyond.

At its core, this episode highlights the people behind Olde Eight—and why their passion and commitment to authenticity is what truly sets it apart.

In this episode of The Green Scene, host Matt Green sits down with longtime friend Shane LeBaron for a conversation rooted in golf, perspective, and long‑term thinking.

Matt and Shane have shared a friendship for nearly 20 years, much of it shaped by the game. That relationship sets the tone for a thoughtful discussion on how golf influences leadership, relationships, and the way meaningful communities are built over time.

Shane is the Head of Golf at Olde Eight, where culture, connection, and intentional design matter just as much as the course itself. Together, Matt and Shane explore the lessons golf teaches beyond the scorecard — patience, trust, presence — and how those lessons carry into work, life, and building something that lasts.

This episode reflects the kind of conversations that often start on the course and continue well beyond it.

In this intro episode, host Matt Green shares the purpose behind The Green Scene — a podcast about leadership, real estate, development, and the culture behind great communities. This episode sets the tone for candid conversations focused on the systems, people, and decisions that drive long‑term success. Welcome to the beginning.