The Building Texas Show
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.
Hosted by Justin McKenzie
All Episodes
23:24Why This Frisco City Council Member Says Unanimous Votes Are a Problem
Our speaker discusses the perils of "group think" within city council, highlighting how unanimous 6-0 votes can signal a
25:32Why 80% of Companies Don't Trust AI (And They're Right) | RocketDocs CEO Perry Robinson
80% of boards told their companies to adopt AI — but only 20% of companies actually trusted it. Perry Robinson, CEO of R
9:51Johnson 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
20:27McKinney'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
13:36This 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
26:20We 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
25:03Taylor, 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
12:07Why 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
27:38This 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
14:56Why 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
26:20Marble Falls, TX: Close Enough to Austin, Far Enough Away | Building Texas Show
Marble Falls is pioneering direct potable water reuse — turning 800,000 gallons of wastewater per day into clean drinkin
14:39The Secret Metric That Predicts Startup Success | Startup Economist at SXSW
15 years in Silicon Valley. 15 years Building Texas. Startup Economist Paul O'Brien says the metric most cities use to m