Build Arizona

On this episode of Build Arizona we'll be speaking with Andrew Mussio from WeatherPro Exteriors. Andrew shares from his wealth of experience exactly how a trade company can structure themselves through periods of growth. He gives insight to what it looks like when a company goes from $7 million to $15 million in a few years. Listen as he explains the company structures, key players, key sales...

On this episode of Build Arizona we'll be speaking with Austin Long from Great Western Pest Control. Austin is going to take us on a deep dive of his family’s history. His Great Grandfather arrived in Arizona before or right around the time of its Statehood, giving him a unique glimpse into how Arizona has changed and been passed down from generation to generation. He is full of fun stories t...

On this episode of Build Arizona we'll be speaking with Jayson Seamans from Universal Collision Center. This episode is a little bit heavier than our usual, as we explore topics that hit close to the heart. Jayson shares his story from being at rock bottom, and finding the compassion of his wife giving him strength when life was scary and uncertain. Jayson runs a popular collision repair shop...

On this episode of Build Arizona we'll be speaking with Ronnie Michael who part-owns Great Western Pest Control, Lush Artificial Turf Cleaning, and Green Keeper Landscaping. Ronnie has seen the highs and lows in the trades in Arizona over the last 25 years. He's had stacks of cash in hand on a Friday, and was broke by Sunday. He's seen years of companies struggle and fail. He's...

On this episode of Build Arizona we'll be speaking with Jacob Trayer who co-owns Element Mist. We deep dive into philosophy, asking how Jacob sees the Trades operating 5-10 years from now in this period of great change.  We cover the means of "salvation" that the western mind currently subscribes to, and we dream a bit of how we make a new path for ourselves. Jacob has been working...

SPECIAL EPISODE | Watch Jon and Enrico build a Door Hanger in Adobe Illustrator Door Hanger Build begins at 1:16:30 On this episode of Build Arizona we'll be speaking with Enrico Saladino from Wrenest Home Maintenance. He's in year one of his journey into starting a trade company. We'll get some of his background and reasons on why he's starting a trade business, and what &quot...

On this episode of Build Arizona we'll be speaking with Joel Cronenberg from Element Mist. We'll be getting background on his journey; from making coffee, to making high-pressure misting systems; what the two have in common; Arizona's hard water situation; and how they design the perfect patio misting system. Element Mist is one of the leading providers for misting systems in the Gr...

On our pilot episode of Build Arizona, we talk with Collin Gunville from East Valley Roofing and Repair. He'll give us insight on what roofers look for while evaluating clay tiles vs shingle tiles; what home owners should look for while picking the right roofing contractor; and some hidden costs for Arizona roofs that home owners may not know about.  Check them out at https://eastvalleyroof.c...

On this episode of Build Arizona we talk with Cole Kemp from Green Keeper Landscape Management. He'll give us background on challenges of landscaping in the Sonoran Desert; and some personal practices for managing stress and sleepless nights that come with the uncertainty of being a business owner. ----- Build Arizona is a space for folks in The Trades to share their stories, insights, and th...