Build Arizona Wed, 06 May 2026 11:17:29 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2604379 en-us © 2026 Build Arizona yes f9834f2e-d575-53fe-a82b-83258f580709 jon@bentcreative.co Jon Bennett episodic false 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.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Jon Bennett jon@bentcreative.co https://storage.buzzsprout.com/0t2cbhytzluf8u3d9g4g6798cy4e?.jpg Build Arizona Smart Moves from a 25 Year Trade Business Veteran | Ronnie Michael from Great Western AZ | #5 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 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.com
https://gwpestcontrolaz.com
https://greenkeeperlm.com

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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!

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Build Arizona is brought to you by Bent Creative, Marketing for The Trades.

Visit Bent Creative at https://bentcreative.co

Want to be on the show? Apply at https://buildarizona.co

]]> 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.com
https://gwpestcontrolaz.com
https://greenkeeperlm.com

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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!

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Build Arizona is brought to you by Bent Creative, Marketing for The Trades.

Visit Bent Creative at https://bentcreative.co

Want to be on the show? Apply at https://buildarizona.co

]]> Jon Bennett Buzzsprout-18992284 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0700 2875 1 5 full false Philosophy | In a Culture of Productivity, How Much is Enough? | Jacob Trayer from Element Mist | #6 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 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.com
https://triaprimapress.com

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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!

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Build Arizona is brought to you by Bent Creative, Marketing for The Trades.

Visit Bent Creative at https://bentcreative.co

Want 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.com
https://triaprimapress.com

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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!

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Build Arizona is brought to you by Bent Creative, Marketing for The Trades.

Visit Bent Creative at https://bentcreative.co

Want to be on the show? Apply at https://buildarizona.co

]]> Jon Bennett Buzzsprout-19063271 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0700 4440 1 6 full false SPECIAL EPISODE | The Recurring Business Model | Enrico Saladino from Wrenest Home Maintenance | #4 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 Illustrator

Door Hanger Build begins at 1:16:30

On 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

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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!

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Build Arizona is brought to you by Bent Creative, Marketing for The Trades.

Visit Bent Creative at https://bentcreative.co

Want to be on the show? Apply at https://buildarizona.co

]]> SPECIAL EPISODE | Watch Jon and Enrico build a Door Hanger in Adobe Illustrator

Door Hanger Build begins at 1:16:30

On 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

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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!

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Build Arizona is brought to you by Bent Creative, Marketing for The Trades.

Visit Bent Creative at https://bentcreative.co

Want to be on the show? Apply at https://buildarizona.co

]]> Jon Bennett Buzzsprout-18992275 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0700 8748 1 4 full false From Coffee, To High-Pressure Misting Systems | Joel Cronenberg from Element Mist | #3 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 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

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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!

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Build Arizona is brought to you by Bent Creative, Marketing for The Trades.

Visit Bent Creative at https://bentcreative.co

Want 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

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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!

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Build Arizona is brought to you by Bent Creative, Marketing for The Trades.

Visit Bent Creative at https://bentcreative.co

Want to be on the show? Apply at https://buildarizona.co

]]> Jon Bennett Buzzsprout-18959363 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0700 5292 1 3 full false Landscaping, Ownership, and Personal Growth | Cole Kemp from Green Keeper Landscaping | #2 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 that come with the uncertainty of being a business owner.

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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!

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Build Arizona is brought to you by Bent Creative, Marketing for The Trades.

]]> 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.

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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!

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Build Arizona is brought to you by Bent Creative, Marketing for The Trades.

]]> Jon Buzzsprout-18909403 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0700 4244 1 2 full false Roofing & Repair in AZ, Right from a Roofer | Collin Gunville from East Valley Roofing & Repair | #1 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 the right roofing contractor; and some hidden costs for Arizona roofs that home owners may not know about. 

Check them out at https://eastvalleyroof.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!

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Build Arizona is brought to you by Bent Creative, Marketing for The Trades.

https://bentcreative.co

https://buildarizona.co

]]> 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.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!

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Build Arizona is brought to you by Bent Creative, Marketing for The Trades.

https://bentcreative.co

https://buildarizona.co

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