How John Jerkovich Built Heartland Properties Into a Council Bluffs Real Estate Legacy

Heartland Talks sits down with Heartland Properties founder John H. Jerkovich to talk about the early days of building one of Southwest Iowa’s most recognized real estate companies. John shares stories about launching Heartland Properties in 1988, developing neighborhoods like Heartland Country Estates and Bent Tree, taking massive risks in real estate development, and growing a company culture focused on relationships, leadership, and long-term success. The conversation also dives into: • The growth of Council Bluffs real estate • Building partnerships with local builders and developers • Lessons for new agents entering the business • The future of Heartland Properties • New developments and projects coming soon If you enjoy local business stories, entrepreneurship, real estate investing, and leadership conversations, this episode delivers decades of hard-earned insight straight from one of the most influential real estate figures in the area. Connect with Heartland Properties: https://www.heartlandproperties.com #CouncilBluffs #RealEstate #HeartlandProperties #JohnJerkovich #IowaRealEstate #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPodcast #HeartlandTalks #RealEstateDevelopment #SouthwestIowa