Skip to main content

Special Guest Eric Overton on Being Purpose Driven

May 27, 2025
In this episode of the Texas Land Guys Podcast, Tom and Tim Dosch sit down with Eric Overton, hot on the heels of his compelling debut in part one, for an even deeper conversation on vision, leadership, and launching Hilltop’s new development platform.

Eric opens up about his decision to leave a high-profile role at D.R. Horton and the pivotal life experiences that shaped his path forward. From founding Terebinth Development to joining Hilltop alongside trusted partners David Wiley and Greg Finch, Eric shares how personal faith, integrity, and long-term purpose inform every major move.

This episode also explores the rebirth of Northway Church after a devastating tornado, the outlook for multifamily development in today’s challenging market, and the discipline of endurance, both in business and on the trail—as an ultramarathoner.

Whether you’re a developer, investor, or simply someone navigating your own professional crossroads, this conversation is packed with timeless insight and practical wisdom.

Key Takeaways:

  • Why Eric left a high-profile role at D.R. Horton to launch Terebinth Development

  • The surprising path to joining Hilltop and what made the partnership click

  • How personal values like “truth, respect, and gospel living” drive business decisions

  • Lessons from helping lead the rebuild of Northway Church post-tornado

  • The current outlook for multifamily development and why now is a strategic time to build

  • How endurance from ultramarathons parallels entrepreneurial grit

  • Career advice for young professionals trying to break into development

In This Episode:

  • [00:01:28] Leaving D.R. Horton: The personal and professional crossroads that sparked a new direction
  • [00:06:45] Defining core values and choosing partners who align with them
  • [00:14:08] Rebuilding Northway Church after a tornado: A case study in purpose-driven leadership
  • [00:17:22] What is Hilltop? How the platform works and the vision for new development
  • [00:20:06] Hiring at Hilltop: What Eric looks for in early team members
  • [00:22:56] Multifamily headwinds—and why now is still the time to invest in development
  • [00:27:30] Real estate cycle insight: Where we are and what smart operators are doing
  • [00:30:27] Why scale matters—for opportunity, stewardship, and legacy
  • [00:36:07] Ultramarathons, balance, and the deeper meaning of suffering and endurance
  • [00:41:32] Advice for young professionals entering the development world

Show Links:

Eric Overton

Tom Dosch

Tim Dosch