Build Arizona

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 been in the field, in the trucks, and in the office; today, he's over 3 very successful companies, and he has a lot of wisdom to share. See his companies:https://lushturfcleaning.comhttps://gwpestcontrolaz.comhttps://greenkeeperlm.com-----Build Arizona is a space for folks in The Trades to share their stories, insights, and thoughts about what's next for Arizonans. While our content is local and regional specific, there are insights for contractors around the world. Join us and let us know what you'd like to hear about next!-----Build Arizona is brought to you by Bent Creative, Marketing for The Trades.Visit Bent Creative at https://bentcreative.coWant to be on the show? Apply at https://buildarizona.co

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 in trades in Arizona over the last several years. Alongside that he has a publishing company called Tria Prima Press, and finds himself studying philosophy among a brotherhood of other sharp and inquisitive minds.  See his companies:https://elementmist.comhttps://triaprimapress.com-----Build Arizona is a space for folks in The Trades to share their stories, insights, and thoughts about what's next for Arizonans. While our content is local and regional specific, there are insights for contractors around the world. Join us and let us know what you'd like to hear about next!-----Build Arizona is brought to you by Bent Creative, Marketing for The Trades.Visit Bent Creative at https://bentcreative.coWant to be on the show? Apply at https://buildarizona.co

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'll get some of his background and reasons on why he's starting a trade business, and what "first year, first gear" looks like.We'll also be designing him a door hanger for him right on the show. Schedule a quote with them today at https://wrenesthomemaintenance.com-----Build Arizona is a space for folks in The Trades to share their stories, insights, and thoughts about what's next for Arizonans. While our content is local and regional specific, there are insights for contractors around the world. Join us and let us know what you'd like to hear about next!-----Build Arizona is brought to you by Bent Creative, Marketing for The Trades.Visit Bent Creative at https://bentcreative.coWant to be on the show? Apply at https://buildarizona.co

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 Greater Phoenix area, and you really can't beat their service or Sapphire Club maintainance program. Schedule a quote with them today at https://elementmist.com-----Build Arizona is a space for folks in The Trades to share their stories, insights, and thoughts about what's next for Arizonans. While our content is local and regional specific, there are insights for contractors around the world. Join us and let us know what you'd like to hear about next!-----Build Arizona is brought to you by Bent Creative, Marketing for The Trades.Visit Bent Creative at https://bentcreative.coWant to be on the show? Apply at https://buildarizona.co

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 thoughts about what's next for Arizonans. While our content is local and regional specific, there are insights for contractors around the world. Join us and let us know what you'd like to hear about next!-----Build Arizona is brought to you by Bent Creative, Marketing for The Trades.

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.comBuild Arizona is a space for folks in The Trades to share their stories, insights, and thoughts about what's next for Arizonans. While our content is local and regional specific, there are insights for contractors around the world. Join us and let us know what you'd like to hear about next!-----Build Arizona is brought to you by Bent Creative, Marketing for The Trades.https://bentcreative.cohttps://buildarizona.co