Building Terra and Shaping the Miami Skyline | David Martin

In this episode of Miami Dealmakers, Omar Morales sits down with David Martin, CEO of Terra, to discuss building one of South Florida's most influential real estate development firms.

David shares the story behind his Cuban-American roots, his entrepreneurial path from a college coffee shop to launching Terra at 23, and how mentors, capital partners, and hard-won lessons shaped his approach to development.

They break down Terra's strategy of going deep in a handful of neighborhoods rather than expanding geographically, along with David's philosophy on design-driven development, community impact, and why parks and green space are core to every project.

This episode is packed with lessons on entrepreneurship, placemaking, and building a legacy in South Florida real estate.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
1:56 - From Selling a Coffee Shop to Starting Terra at 23 years old
6:23 - Early Projects and Learning Development From Scratch
9:52 - Surviving Multiple Downturns
15:46 - Building Relationships, Trust & the “Working CEO” Mentality
22:14 - Walkability, Wellness & Building Neighborhoods That Last
29:42 - Behind the Coconut Grove Transformation
36:42 - Parks, Public Space & the Five Park Vision
44:53 - Family and Legacy
50:24 - How Quantum Helped Transform Downtown Miami
55:31 - Why Terra Only Develops in South Florida
57:35 - Jungle Island, Key Biscayne & Terra’s Biggest Bets
1:09:12 - Favorite Markets and Closing Advice
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