58. Building Cell Sites Can Be a Win-Win with Hugh Odom of Vertical Consultants

In this episode of 'The 5G Guys' podcast, hosts Dan McVaugh and Wayne Smith discuss the rapidly changing landscape of telecommunications infrastructure and 5G technology with guest Hugh Odom, the founder of Vertical Consultants. The discussion plunges into the transformation of carrier models for property owners, the influence of municipalities and private networks, and the necessity of regulation. Important subjects touched upon include the carriers versus tower companies' different business models, the introduction of small cells in the public right of way, and the realization of telecommunication services as the fourth utility. In the backdrop, Hugh Odom offers educated insights on the future of how business gets done between cellular carriers and tower companies and the building and landowners they do business with to procure leases for building their infrastructure.  Hugh shares his perspective on the need to shift the cell site leasing model to be more considerate of the needs and rights of the property owners who are leasing to the cellular carriers.  Join us in a great point-counterpoint discussion with Hugh about how business relationships can evolve and offer scenarios where all parties win.     __________________________ Connect With Our Guests __________________________      Vertical Consultants Website ➡︎ https://www.celltowerleaseexperts.com/      Hugh Odom LinkedIn ➡︎ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-d-odom-a13b7025/ __________________________ Connect With Our Sponsor __________________________      Vertex Innovations ➡︎ https://vertex-us.com/ __________________________ Connect With Us __________________________      5G Guys Website ➡︎  https://5gguys.com        Social:        ·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5Gguys      ·       LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12515882      ·       X: https://twitter.com/5gGuys   _______________________________ Submit Your Ideas or Feedback ➡︎ https://5gguys.com/contact-2 _______________________________ Subscribe to the 5G Guys Weekly Newsletter ➡︎ https://mailchi.mp/5gguys/subscribe-to-the-5g-guys _______________________________ ⏰Episode Minute-by-Minute⏰   00:00 Trailer 00:28 Welcome to the 5G Guys Podcast 00:49 Introducing the Hosts and the Show 01:25 Guest Introduction: Hugh Odom 02:23 Hugh's Work with Vertical Consultants 03:30 History of Infrastructure Development 03:49 Changes in the Telecom Industry 04:31 The Evolution of Wireless Deals 05:00 The Impact of Infrastructure Build Out 05:19 The Challenges of Municipalities 07:13 The Changing Economics of Property Ownership 07:34 The Role of Vertical Consultants 08:44 The Shift in Lease Agreements 15:55 The Future of Municipal Networks 21:54 The Impact of Public-Private Partnerships 23:48 The Digital Divide and the Fourth Utility 25:04 The Potential for Regulation in the Telecom Industry 28:09 The Future of Network Deployment 29:58 Closing Thoughts and Reflections