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Building Buzz Podcast
by Small Giants
Building Buzz Podcast is a Phoenix-based show that will highlight the trends, trendsetters, and what's generating Buzz in one of the most dynamic commercial real estate markets in the nation.
Episodes
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From Assistant to Owner: 35 Years at Arizona Escrow with Monica May-Dunn
50 years of keeping business moving forward. From starting as an entry-level assistant to taking full ownership as CEO, Monica May-Dunn has spent over three decades navigating the evolving landscape of Arizona commercial real estate and business transactions. In this episode of Building Buzz,...
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Building a City Within a City with Chris Janson and Craig Henig
Building a city within a city. From securing 2,400 acres next to TSMC to executing a $7 billion, 15-year master plan, Halo Vista represents one of the most ambitious mega-developments in the nation. Chris Janson, President of Halo Vista, and Craig Henig, Managing Director at Mack Real Estate…
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Buying Certainty: The Reality of Zoning with Adam Baugh
The art of Valley zoning. Navigating land use in Metro Phoenix isn't just a legal hurdle, it's a high-stakes marathon powered by public sentiment, political timing, and local relationships. Adam Baugh, Partner at Withey Morris Baugh, PLC, sits down with Building Buzz to break down what it really...
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Humility, Handshakes, & Shifting the Skyline with Keith Earnest
Doing right by the dirt. True success in commercial real estate isn’t just measured by the scale of a portfolio, but by the strength of the teams built along the way. Keith Earnest, Executive Vice President of VanTrust Real Estate, sits down with Building Buzz to pull back the curtain on what it...
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The Securities Mindset & Real Estate with Chris Loeffler
Scaling a $2.9B portfolio from the ground up. From the 2008 downturn to leading a vertically integrated powerhouse, Chris Loeffler, CEO of Caliber, has redefined real estate investment. He joins Building Buzz to discuss managing a massive Southwest portfolio while staying ahead of market shifts....
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From Apprentice to Executive with Debra Margraf and Stephanie Roldan
From 125 apprentices to more than 1,550. Debra Margraf, Executive Director of the Arizona Chapter of NECA, and Stephanie Roldan, Senior Vice President of People at Rosendin, join Building Buzz to discuss the growth and transformation of Arizona’s electrical workforce. In this episode, we break…
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The Neighborhood Flex Strategy with Dale Cavan
Thirty years in Metro Phoenix real estate. Identifying high-value opportunities early, navigating economic cycles, and delivering functional industrial assets that follow the rooftops. Dale Cavan, President & Founder of Cavan Commercial, joins Building Buzz to break down the “Neighborhood Flex”...
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Reshaping the Southwest's Development with Jackob Andersen
From the London real estate market to the Arizona desert. Jackob Andersen brought over 12 years of international experience to the Southwest to help reshape the local economy through high-impact development. As President and CEO of Saint Holdings, LLC, Jackob joins Building Buzz to discuss the...
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Leading Through Change: Construction’s Future with Wendy Cohen
Wendy Cohen is leading a 75-year-old construction company through one of the industry's most pivotal moments. This episode of Building Buzz is live with Wendy, President & CEO of Kitchell Corporation. She discusses navigating critical workforce shortages, mega project challenges, what comes after...
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Shaping Arizona’s Built Environment with Deb Sydenham
From 760 members in 2011 to over 1,200 today, ULI Arizona has become a driving force in shaping Arizona's built environment. Episode 58 of Building Buzz is live with Deb Sydenham, Executive Director of ULI Arizona. She discusses how ULI operates as a non-lobbying neutral convener, the Technical...
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Global Perspective, Local Leadership with Norty Turner
From Europe to Arizona: Norty Turner is leading one of the region's most respected equipment rental companies. Episode 56 of Building Buzz is live with Norty Turner, CEO of Sunstate Equipment. He's leading 2,200 people across 109 locations in 16 states, rolling out operational improvements shaped...
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Architecture Becoming an Experience with Zac Cohen
What happens when you design a building inspired by Mario Kart? You get Rainbow Road—and it just opened on Roosevelt Row in Downtown Phoenix. Episode 55 is now live! Zac Cohen of Intersection Development breaks down why Phoenix needs architecture that makes you feel something. From 12-sided...
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Leading Arizona's Commercial Real Estate Future with Cheryl Lombard
Cheryl Lombard is back in Arizona—and leading one of the state's most influential commercial real estate organizations. Episode 54 of Building Buzz is live with Cheryl, CEO of NAIOP Arizona. With a membership exceeding 1,000 and backed by more than 120 corporate sponsors, she's guiding one of the...
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Transforming Lives Through Housing with Denise Resnik
Thirty-two years ago, Denise Resnik was told to institutionalize her son with autism. She built First Place Arizona instead. Episode 53 of Building Buzz is live with Denise, founder and CEO of First Place Arizona. Today, First Place has housed over 250 adults with autism and developmental...
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Leadership & Growth with Paul Komadina
When you spend 20 years mastering one industry, then deliberately walk away to start fresh in another—that takes conviction. In Episode 51 of Building Buzz, Paul Komadina shares what led him from commercial real estate to Alexander Building Company as Chief Strategy Officer, and why the…
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Powering Arizona's Future with Danny Seiden
Danny Seiden, President & CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, joins Building Buzz for our 50th episode, presented by Willmeng. He shares his journey from law and public service to leading the state’s top business advocacy group, and talks about the challenges and opportunities...
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Bridging Childcare and Economic Growth with Melinda Gulick
In this episode of Building Buzz, we sit down with Melinda Gulick, CEO of First Things First, to explore how access to quality childcare impacts workforce strength, community growth, and long-term economic development in Arizona. Melinda shares the story behind First Things First and the unique...
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Redefining Real Estate Development and Education: Mark Stapp
Get ready for a masterclass in real estate development. Mark Stapp, Executive Director of ASU’s Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) program, shares how ASU is redefining education through experiential learning and hands-on application. From training future industry leaders to shaping…
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Robyn Sahid on Auctions, Acreage, and Arizona’s Growth
The newest episode of Building Buzz is out now! Robyn Sahid from the Arizona State Land Department joins us to discuss the land auction process, her department's goals, and what’s next for some of the biggest parcels in the pipeline. She also breaks down how much land the department manages and…
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Corey Woods on Leading Tempe Through Growth and Change
Mayor of Tempe Corey Woods joins Building Buzz to talk about the work happening behind the scenes to shape his city. He shares how Tempe is addressing housing affordability as land values rise, what city leaders learned from the Coyotes negotiations, how ASU influences development, and why...
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Sharon Harper’s Phoenix Playbook
Sharon Harper, CEO and Co-Founder of Plaza Companies, joins Building Buzz to talk SkySong, Park Central, and the vision behind Rio Reimagined. She shares stories about what it was like to break into real estate in Phoenix and what keeps her moving forward. Listen now on Spotify and Apple…
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How Cole Cannon Is Making Waves in Mesa
Cole Cannon shares the story behind Cannon Beach: how it started, what makes it different, and why it’s turning heads beyond Mesa. From surf technology to leasing strategy, this episode covers the real work behind launching one of the Valley's most talked-about developments. It’s a look at how...
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Site Selection, Strategy, and Success with Mike Gilbert
Mike Gilbert joins Building Buzz to discuss his transition from brokerage to development and how Formation Interests selects standout sites. He also shares insights on what's next for Formation 17 and what sets the Phoenix market apart. Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!
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Investing in the Future with Mayor Jason Beck
What's buzzing in Peoria? This week on Building Buzz, we talk to Mayor Jason Beck about his big goals for business growth, economic development, and water security. In this episode, he talks about attracting top industries, leading with an "innovate or die" approach, and the biggest surprises…
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Driving Success with Mónica Villalobos
This week on Building Buzz, we sit down with Mónica Villalobos. As President & CEO of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, she’s sharing what drives her leadership, key initiatives for 2025, and the strength of Hispanic-owned businesses across the state. From industry growth to economic...
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Teravalis and Arizona’s Growth with Charley Freericks
Charley Freericks joins Building Buzz to discuss his leadership of Howard Hughes Holdings and the ambitious Teravalis project, which will bring 100,000 homes to the West Valley. We're covering the scale, strategy, and challenges involved in turning vision into reality, from builder partnerships…
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Navigating Healthcare Brokerage with Julie Johnson
Julie Johnson from Colliers joins Building Buzz to talk about what’s happening in healthcare real estate, from the rise of “medtail” to the impact of population shifts. She shares how data guides her decisions and why staying ahead of market changes is key. Plus, a look at the work she’s doing...
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2025 Predictions with Cathy Teeter
Get ready for 2025 with our latest episode! We’re diving into market trends expected to shape the year, which sectors are set to grow, and which might face challenges. Our guest, Cathy Teeter, also shares her thoughts on the future of returning to the office and how technology is changing the…
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2024 in Review: Highlighting Major Projects, Guests, and Trends
In this year-end episode, we dive into the highlights of 2024 in commercial real estate and construction. From groundbreaking projects to key industry trends, we revisit insightful conversations with expert guests and reflect on the milestones that shaped the market in 2024. This episode brings...
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Election Insights
Building Buzz is back with another episode! With host Greg Barr, Editor in Chief of the Phoenix Business Journal, and returning guest Clark Princell, President & CEO of Valley Partnership, we're talking about the election. Tune in for insights on what's next for the CRE industry, including...
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Building the Future with Brad Wright
This week, we sat down with Brad Wright, President of Kovach, to dive into the journey of becoming an ESOP and to break down what’s happening in today’s commercial real estate market. From rising construction costs to the booming growth of data centers in the Valley, this episode is packed with...
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The Impact of Prop 479
Tune in to the latest episode of Building Buzz! We had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Pam Kehaly, the CEO & President of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, and Todd Sanders, the CEO & President of the Greater Phoenix Chamber. Together, we discuss the significance of Prop 479 and what...
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Anita Verma: The Business of Land in Arizona
A brand-new episode of Building Buzz just dropped! Tune in to our conversation with Anita Verma-Lallian, the Founder and CEO of Arizona Land Consulting. In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most significant land deals of the year, and Verma-Lallian shares invaluable insights into her...
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Chris Camacho and his Future-Proofing Mindset
Another episode of Building Buzz is here! Our hosts sit down with Chris Camacho, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. They discuss how the Phoenix market continues to be a magnet for investment as one of the leading areas for company relocations and startups. In its 35th…
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Peoria's Growing Economic Impact with Jennifer Stein
We sat down with City of Peoria's Director of Economic Development, Jennifer Stein, to learn about what is booming within her city's limits. From Amkor Technology's $2 billion investment to North Peoria's Innovation Core, she discusses current projects and the 5-10 year forecast and strategic…
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Let's Talk Retail with Joshua Simon from SimonCRE
For our 30th episode, we sat down with industry expert, Joshua Simon, founder and CEO of SimonCRE. The Arizona retail market has rebounded since the pandemic and is experiencing continued consumer demand paired with steady population growth. Joshua talks about his strategic approach to this…
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The Power of Tourism: How Visit Phoenix is driving economic development
This week, our hosts sit down with Ron Price, president and CEO of Visit Phoenix. In 2022, 19.5 million people visited Phoenix with an estimated direct spending exceeding $4.4 billion. Ron breaks down how those numbers continue to rise and how the Valley works together to be a sports…
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Lori Collins & PMGA: How the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is Taking Off
This week we are joined by Lori Collins, director of business and economic development with the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. 2023 was record-breaking year for the airport with an unprecedented number of travelers, not to mention expansion. Lori talks about the millions of people coming and…
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Bridget Binsbacher: The Arizona Cactus League and its Economic Impact
We are back with another episode of Building Buzz, talking to one of the biggest economic forces in Arizona. Our guests sit down with Executive Director at Cactus League Baseball Association, Bridget Binsbacher, to discuss how the economic impact of spring training drives tourism, job creation…
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Suzanne Kinney is back: Hear from the President & CEO of the Arizona Chapter of NAIOP and her 2024 outlook
Suzanne Kinney is back with all of the Buzz! Our hosts sit down with Arizona Chapter of NAIOP’s President and CEO, Suzanne Kinney, to discuss what 2024 has in store. From understanding the importance of representing the various interests of the 1,000 member association, to navigating strategies…
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Valley Partnership: 2024 Outlook with Clark Princell
This week we sit down with Clark Princell, President and CEO of Valley Partnership. Coming on board in 2023, Clark is focused on continuing the partnership’s advocacy for responsible development, using his experience in policy on the federal, state and local levels. Our hosts talk with Clark…
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2024 Arizona Industry Outlook with PBJ, Part 2
We're back with Part 2! Greg Barr, Editor in Chief of the Phoenix Business Journal, continues the round table with fellow PBJ journalists to focus on what's in store for 2024. Covering CRE sectors like industrial, advanced manufacturing, retail and healthcare, they discuss upcoming projects,...
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2024 Arizona Industry Outlook with PBJ
Building Buzz is back in full force for 2024! We start the year off by sitting down with Greg Barr, Editor in Chief of the Phoenix Business Journal, to reflect on the successes and challenges of 2023, and what we expect to see in 2024. Joining the conversation are two PBJ journalists covering CRE...
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2023 Buzz Recap: Reflecting on this year's guests, topics and projects!
That's a wrap! With 24 episodes and over 1.5k listeners, Building Buzz finished the year strong! Join our hosts as they reflect on this past year and talk about some of their favorite moments with our guests!
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Inside Reimagine PV: An exclusive look into the Paradise Valley Mall Redevelopment with Jeff Moloznik
This week, our hosts sit down with Jeff Moloznik, Senior Vice President of Development at RED Development, to learn about Reimagine PV. The highly anticipated redevelopment of Paradise Valley Mall will feature an expansive central park, elevated dining, entertainment, office and retail…
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Let’s talk about office space: The insider perspective with Craig Coppola and Andrew Cheney
This week on Building Buzz, our hosts sit down with two CRE experts and industry leaders, Craig Coppola and Andrew Cheney. The dynamic duo from Lee & Associates share their perspective on the state of office space in Arizona, where we are seeing growth and how they are navigating this competitive...
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VAI Resort Part 2: Redefining the Luxury Hospitality Experience in the West Valley
We’re back for Part 2! The conversation continues with Grant Fisher, President of VAI Resort, and Sintra Hoffman, President and CEO of WESTMARC. Join our hosts as they learn more about the highly anticipated, $1 billion VIA Resort being built in Glendale, Arizona. With its 2024 opening right…
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Redefining the luxury hospitality experience in the West Valley
This week we begin talking with two leaders who are committed to positioning the West Valley as a national luxury hospitality destination. Grant Fisher, President of VAI Resort, and Sintra Hoffman, President and CEO of WESTMARC, sit down with our hosts to talk about the highly anticipated, $1...
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Arizona Aerospace: Reaching new heights with Karyn MacVean
This week on Building Buzz, our hosts sit down with Karyn MacVean, Senior Real Estate Coordinator for the Arizona Commerce Authority and Co-Founder of the Arizona Spaceport Alliance, to talk about the growing aerospace sector in Arizona, what is being built, who is coming and who is already here....
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Arizona Housing, Healthcare and Biotech: With Angela Gonzales, Phoenix Business Journal Senior Reporter
This week we sat down with Arizona market expert and Phoenix Business Journal Senior Reporter, Angela Gonzales to discuss residential real estate, healthcare and biotech. These three areas continue to experience rapid growth and competition. Angela talks about the momentum of multi-housing, the...
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Building Buzz Podcast is a Phoenix-based show that will highlight the trends, trendsetters, and what's generating Buzz in one of the most dynamic commercial real estate markets in the nation.
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