ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Build Arizona is a space built for the men and women of The Trades — the ones who keep the Sonoran Desert running, comfortable, and safe.
This is an ode to the unsung heroes. The ones keeping the parks manicured, the sewers flowing, the lights on. The ones who show up before sunrise and don't stop until the job is done right.
Build Arizona gives them a seat at the table — a platform to tell their stories, share what they know, and say what they think. Real talk about what it takes to build a career, run a business, and make something that lasts.
Tune in for tips and tricks from the field, philosophies on growth and ownership, hard-earned wisdom, bold ideas, and the future we want to build together — for Arizona, and the communities we all call home.
This is Build Arizona!
Brought to you by Bent Creative — Marketing for The Trades.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
weekly
Average audio length:
86 minutes
Guest interviews
Has sponsors
English
United States
9 episodes
since March 25, 2026
episodic
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
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 millio…
PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
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 ho…
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 wi…
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 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 current…
SPECIAL EPISODE | Watch Jon and Enrico build a Door Hanger in Adobe IllustratorDoor Hanger Build begins at 1:16:30On 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'l…
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 per…
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 cos…
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 o…
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