Build Arizona
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.
Episodes
6 episodes
Smart Moves from a 25 Year Trade Business Veteran | Ronnie Michael from Great Western AZ | #5
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 ov...
Philosophy | In a Culture of Productivity, How Much is Enough? | Jacob Trayer from Element Mist | #6
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...
SPECIAL EPISODE | The Recurring Business Model | Enrico Saladino from Wrenest Home Maintenance | #4
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 sp...
From Coffee, To High-Pressure Misting Systems | Joel Cronenberg from Element Mist | #3
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 wate...
Landscaping, Ownership, and Personal Growth | Cole Kemp from Green Keeper Landscaping | #2
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 th...
Roofing & Repair in AZ, Right from a Roofer | Collin Gunville from East Valley Roofing & Repair | #1
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...
