Today we’d like to introduce you to William “Bill” Eshenbaugh.
Hi William “Bill”, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I started my land firm in 1992 and have focused on land for development as Tampa has grown north south and east.
Prior to starting, I spent 2 years with the RTC (Resolution Trust Corp) selling failed saving and loan assets.
1983- 1990 President ofd Rittenhouse Homes, a custon home builder
1966-1982 Rose to President of Tajon, Inc. a PA based special commodities trucking company
1964-66 Dun & Bradstreet Credit Reporter, Prudential Insurance mortgage loan officer
1964 Grad Penn State University, Finance major
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Heck NO!
Tajon was non-union, $1 mil /yr rev when I joined, had 2 strikes to organize Tajon, lead company to $25 mil /rev. Deregulation under Jimmy Carter caused owners to liquidate.
1987-90 recession
2008 was a killer recession, we sold $100 mil in land on 2007, $6 mil in 2008. Did all bank work 2009-2012
Struggled in 1995 when RTC and FDIC work ended to get firm on track, remade it.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Eshenbaugh Land Company ?
We started from scratch in 1992, initially a brokerage firm for commercial real estate, then switched gears in 1996 to land. Pursued and achieved my CCIM and ALC designations and became known in about 1998 as The Dirt Dog, a name acquired over a beer after a failed listing attempt.
Proud of 2 time Land Realtor of Florida
Really Proud of Land Realtor of America
RLI First Instructor to the Education Hall of Fame
2022 Top Nationwide RLI Apex Award for land Sales
Numerous Top Producer Land from FGCAR
Numerous Land Deal of The Year FGCAR
Up the Shenandoah is my first attempt at a novel and its based loosely on family history.
We love surprises, fun facts and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
Boy Scout Troop leader, Order of The Arrow, and recepient of the God & Country AWARD BSA
I wrote my first novel at 83, named “Up The Shenandoah” launched 11/12/2025
Contact Info:
- Website: DixonPublications.com also TheDirtDog.com
- Email: Bill@TheDirtDog.com
Image Credits
All mine
