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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 165
23:03
Jul 14, 2026
CEO Explains: The Real Reason Community Associations Succeed or Fail
Associa is the largest manager of homeowners associations in the world — a 24,000-employee, five-country operation that
EP 163
31:08
Jul 14, 2026
The Aerospace & Defense Companies Picking Buda Over Austin
Everyone says aerospace and defense is coming to Austin. It's actually coming to Buda. In this episode of The Building T
EP 162
16:59
Jul 14, 2026
This Texas Border City Is Trading Farmland for Factories
Mayor Rudy Cruz runs a Texas border city east of El Paso where families are selling farmland their grandparents worked b
EP 161
23:26
Jul 10, 2026
Frisco's Population Boom: What's Really Happening?
A comment from the Frisco ISD school board president "this is our meeting, not thecommunity's” got a standing ovation fo
EP 160
16:02
Jul 10, 2026
How NexCourt Built 50 Dallas Mavericks Courts & World Cup Futsal Pitches
Mark Kundysek started NexCourt in 1989 with a $250 dealer kit and a satchel of plastic tile samples. Today, his company
EP 159
22:48
Jul 1, 2026
She Left DC to Open a Boutique in Fair Oaks Ranch
In this episode of the Building Texas Show, host Justin sits down with Kelly to discuss the realities of operating multi
EP 158
22:02
Jun 26, 2026
Texas Towns Unprepared for What's Coming in 2027
Intelligence Farming is coming by 2027, but are rural communities ready for the shift? Learn how AI tools can assist loc
EP 157
16:52
Jun 26, 2026
Glen Rose's Strangest Attraction Isn't What You'd Expect
Explore the oddest corners of Texas landmarks, from a moat-encircled stage to a trail featuring 98 custom painted dinosa
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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.
Who we're looking for
- 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
What to expect:
- 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.
- Launch — We handle production, promotion, and distribution.