The Building Texas Show

In this episode of The Building Texas Show , host Justin McKenzie sits down with Lillian Oler, founder of Assemble Cocktail Workshop , to discuss her entrepreneurial journey. Starting in 2021 in a small cottage in Boerne, Texas, Assemble Cocktail offers fun, interactive cocktail-making experiences for everything from corporate team-building to private events. Now, Lillian is taking the next step b...

Welcome to The Building Texas Show Guest: Texas Space Commissioner, Brad Morrison Host:  Justin McKenzie Brad Morrison of Boerne is the founder and CEO of Atlantis Industries, Inc., The Space Weather Company. He is also a partner at Donald Capital LLC, an Aerospace & Defense focused Investment Bank. Brad was recently appointed to the Board of Commissioners to the inaugural Texas...

In this episode of The Building Texas Show , we explore the multifaceted world of philanthropy with Gregg Muenster, Senior Philanthropic Advisor for Sendero Family Enterprise and Sendero Wealth Management . Gregg, who came out of retirement in 2017 after a 46-year career in education and financial services, established Sendero’s philanthropic division to bring sophisticated solutions to family and...

Welcome to The Building Texas Show Guest: Jenny and Hallie Forks, J.Forks Designs Host:  Justin McKenzie Jenny and Hallie Forks, a mom and daughter duo you may recognize from  J.Forks Designs in Boerne, Texas. Jenny sits down with me this week to share her 25 year journey in retail and jewelry design. Jenny has had retail stores in rural, urban, and wholesale options across the country g...

Welcome to The Building Texas Show, Guest: Larry Woods, Director of Visit Boerne Host:  Justin McKenzie Larry Woods sits down with us this week to talk about Tourism! As the Director of Visit Boerne , and the current chair of the Texas Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus, Larry has seen tourism create a bright future in Texas. The Building Texas Show is growing thanks to our Sponsor...

Welcome to The Building Texas Show, Guest: LOCOAL CEO & Co-Founder; Miles Murray Host:  Justin McKenzie Locoal is a sustainability company that has a big and broad vision and impact. We welcome back CEO, Miles Murray to provide updates on their product and industry. He has briefed the EU, met with monarchs, and is solving for big problems right in our Texas pecan groves. Come hear a commo...

Welcome to The Building Texas Show, Guest: Executive Director, Rev. Becca McNitzky Host:  Justin McKenzie The Magdalena House is a neighborhood of transitional homes in San Antonio that serves mothers and children who have fled dangerous and abusive lives by providing transformation through education, nurturing community, and programming.  An Enchanted Evening, is Magdalena House's upcom...

With a focus on agriculture, the future of work, and ag tech, we learn from Singing Water Vineyards owner Missy Ivankovich conducting research with Texas A&M to revolutionize farming in the Texas Hill Country. Explore this beautiful area, Comfort, Texas. Thanks to the Comfort Area Foundation, this series highlights Comfort’s heritage, the reality of Comfort today, and dreams of the future. Enj...

Welcome to The Building Texas Show, Guest: Brian and Sarah Kleinwachter Host:  Justin McKenzie Our second visit to Comfort, Texas finds Justin sitting down at America Reclaimed with Brian and Sarah Kleinwachter. They celebrate the launch of their live music calendar, outdoor stage and The Longhorn Lounge . Brian and Sarah share their experience of building their business in Comfort. They have...

Welcome to The Building Texas Show, Guest: Gary and Barbara Lindner Host:  Justin McKenzie This is the first in a 3 part series focused on Comfort, Texas! Enjoy the walk back through time and imagine what it was like in the Texas Hill Country over the last 100 years. Gary and Barb have served the Comfort Community (and many others) for several decades. Sitting on their front porch we remember...

Welcome to The Building Texas Show, Guest: Guest Host, Somer Baburek Host:  Justin McKenzie   Justin and Somer celebrate the first 50 episodes of Building Texas. We share behind the scenes stories, and the why behind starting the show. We celebrate many of our wonderful guests and talk about the next 50 episodes to come! The Building Texas Show is expanding quickly thanks to our Sponsors, Partners...

Welcome to The Building Texas Show, Guest: Brad Morrison, Space Commissioner Host:  Justin McKenzie Brad Morrison of Boerne is the founder and CEO of Atlantis Industries, Inc., The Space Weather Company. He is also a partner at Donald Capital LLC, an Aerospace & Defense focused Investment Bank. Brad was recently appointed to the Board of Commissioners to the inaugural Texas Spac...

Welcome to The Building Texas Show, Guest: Joe Serio Host:  Justin McKenzie Dr. Joe Serio  holds a Ph. D. from Sam Houston State University  in Criminal Justice with a focus on Leadership and Organizational Behavior. He is President of Government Leadership Training , a training company delivering a wide range of leadership and wellness programs to a variety of county and municipal government agen...

Welcome to The Building Texas Show, Guest: Glen Boehm Host:  Justin McKenzie Glen  is a CCIM, GRI, Texas Real Estate Broker and founding member of Keller Williams Realty Boerne Hill Country office, The Boehm Team of Keller Williams Realty and ultimately Boehm Commercial Group of Keller Williams Commercial. #1 Individual KW Commercial Broker in Texas Top 10 KW Commercial Broker in the U.S. San Anto...

Welcome to The Building Texas Show, Guest: Keith Brady & Lissette Jimenez Host:  Justin McKenzie River Road Park! It is open and we are thrilled to hear the story and learn how everyone came together for this project. We meet Lissette Jimenez from the City of Boerne Parks and Recreation department . She is joined by Keith Brady, the founder and President of Agave Design Studio . We learn a lot...

Welcome to The Building Texas Show, Guest: Jennifer Milton and Keven London Host:  Justin McKenzie Jennifer Milton returns! We are thrilled to help announce that the Boerne 0.5k  has new leadership and a plan for 2024. We also celebrate Jenn’s month long mission of green and blue. She is raising awareness for Donate Life and looking good while doing it. Enjoy this episode and thank you for sharing...

Welcome to The Building Texas Show, Guest: James Rice Host:  Justin McKenzie James Rice, the Superintendent at the Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area, joins us to talk about the creation and history of the ABKSNA. Enjoy a conversation that explores how parks come to be, and creating a career in outdoor education. From anywhere in Texas, you have the opportunity to experience the wild,...

Welcome to Building Texas, Guest: ROTC Leader Goldstrum Host:  Justin McKenzie Chief Master Sergeant Goldstrom sits down with Justin to discuss the role AFJROTC is playing in Building Texas . With 4 cadets in studio, we hear about the opportunities the students are discovering through the AFJROTC program. The Boerne AFJROTC Booster Club 's mission is to support cadets and instructors in activities...

Welcome to The Building Texas Show, Guest: Rabbi Yossi Marrus Host:  Justin McKenzie Rabbi Yossi Marrus is the spiritual leader and executive director of Chabad of Boerne , Texas. He is also the Dean and Director of Judaic Studies at the Starr Family Jewish Day School in San Antonio, Texas.  Over the course of his career he has served in many communal and educational roles including;  Associate Ra...

Welcome to Building Texas, Guest: Tiffany Phillips & Sarah Wilburn from Handmade Market Host:  Justin McKenzie It was fun to sit down with the new owners of the Boerne Handmade Market. The market is happening at the 1910 Church Campus on May 3rd and 4th, 2024.  Air Date: April 6th, 2023 on Boerne Radio 103.9FM in Boerne Texas. https://www.buildingtexas.co/ www.dasgreenhaus.com Support the show...

Episode Summary: In this episode of The Building Texas Show , Justin McKenzie chats with Andy and Missy Ivankovich, the entrepreneurial couple behind Singing Water Vineyards in Comfort, Texas. From their roots in the military and education to their journey through the world of financial services and technology, Andy and Missy share their inspiring transition to building a sustainable vineyard that...

Welcome to Building Texas, Guest: Heath Hale Host:  Justin McKenzie This episode was recorded on Texas Independence day before the 1724 Gala. Justin and Heath have known each other for a long time and discuss the founding journey for Cowboy Auctioneer, and the ability to impact many by harnessing your talents and gifts. Get to know Heath, his Team, family and mission in life. And if you were curio...

Welcome to Building Texas, Guest: Carlin Friar Host:  Justin McKenzie Carlin Friar is a leader in so many different ways. Somer and I enjoyed sitting down with him and learning abour everything from School Board’s responsibililties to how you can be very involved with your local fire department, police force, and so much more. As you listen to this episode, please remember to get out and vote in y...

Welcome to Building Texas, Guest: Callie Roberson Host:  Justin McKenzie This week’s episode is a fun one! With deep roots in Comfort Texas , Callie Roberson takes us through her journey. She helps me understand the three major buckets of marketing work, encouraging founders and business owners to OWN their marketing. We have fun hearing about the ways people discover their talents and how anythin...

Welcome to Building Texas, Guest: Amber Wakem Website:  www.campcommunity.org / www.startupkidsclub.com   Host:  Justin McKenzie Amber has been hard at work, since the day I met her, to make an impact. Now 7 years later she looks back and reflects on the lessons learned, the work ahead, and the growing need for entrepreneurial programming for kids, starting early! Enjoy this show and then get a Te...