Most Texas elections are decided by just a few hundred votes. We’re cutting through the campaign noise to bring you 15-minute, deep-dive interviews with the people who want to lead your city, your schools, and your state.
Where trailblazers speak & bridges form.
The Building Texas Show with host, Justin McKenzie, where he talks about the balance of business and governance and growth across Texas. We interview the local leaders affecting the issues, business owners creating momentum and founders who are working to change the world, and inspire you to uncover the power you have to forge the future.
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Every week, host Justin McKenzie sits down with the local leaders at the intersection of business and governance — uncovering the issues that
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EP 154
9:51
May 28, 2026
Johnson City, Texas Has a Water Crisis Nobody's Talking About
Johnson City sits on the Pedernales River — and still can't tap a drop of it for drinking water. With 67 of 540 homes no
EP 153
20:27
May 28, 2026
McKinney's Bold Ecosystem Strategy for 400,000 Residents
McKinney, Texas more than doubled its population in a decade — from 100K to 220K — and it's heading toward 400K. Lisa He
EP 152
13:36
May 28, 2026
This Texas City Is Growing So Fast They Can't Build Infrastructure Fast Enough
@cityofmanorsocial Manor, Texas grew 225% in a single decade — but this 153-year-old city still doesn't have its first
EP 151
26:20
May 28, 2026
We Design for Wheelchairs. Why Not Dementia?
Welcome to the Building Texas show! We're in San Marcos, Texas, for an exciting *interview* with Professor Nadim Adi fro
EP 150
25:03
May 28, 2026
Taylor, Texas Is Building the Future — Samsung Is Just the Beginning | Mayor Dwayne Ariola
@cityoftaylortx beat out New York, Arizona, and South Korea to land Samsung — and that was just the start. Now Compal
EP 149
12:07
May 28, 2026
Why Your Church's Stained Glass Takes 1.5 Years to Build | Cavallini Legacy Ep. 2
Searching for custom stained glass windows for your church or sacred space? @CavalliniCoInc has designed and installe
EP 148
27:38
May 28, 2026
This Texas Wave Pool is Sold Out Year-Round — And It's Not What You'd Expect
@Wacosurf is sold out year-round — and 99% of the people surfing there have never touched an ocean wave. David Taylor
EP 147
14:56
May 28, 2026
Why This Texas City Is Giving Away Free Startup Programs — And It's Working
@CityofRoundRock is running free startup accelerators — and they're getting results. The first G-Beta cohort drew 60
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We're always looking for the next great Texas story. If you're a founder, operator, builder, or doer with something real to share, we want to hear from you. The best episodes come from guests who've done the work and aren't afraid to talk about what it actually took.
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- Founders and operators building companies in or for Texas
- Founders and operators building companies in or for Texas
- Community builders, civic leaders, and cultural voices
- People with a story — not a sales pitch
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- Apply — Tell us your story in a few sentences.
- Pre-interview — A short call so we can find the angle that'll resonate.
- Record — Remote or in-studio in Texas. Usually 45–60 minutes.
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