The Yezzi brothers took Arizona by storm with the launch of one of the first commercial polished concrete businesses in the state. They opened the doors of Yezco Concrete Polishing (Yezco) in 2002. Soon after, they were serving high-profile clients from Luke Air Force Base (Luke AFB) to the University of Phoenix Stadium, where the Arizona Cardinals play. read more...
When the previous owner of Agate, Inc. (Agate), Jim Uhl, decided to develop a succession plan for his Arizona-based company in 2017, he wanted to find the type of leadership that could carry on his legacy. His search criteria included seeking visionaries who used technology and process enhancements while securing the company’s solid reputation built through his decades of hard work as owner. He knew Lou Primak and Rick Nichols could do exactly that, and more. read more...
Brian Smith has a natural affinity for landscaping, both as an art and a science. He has spent his entire career, 20+ years, helping commercial and residential customers create and maintain some of the most beautiful, natural and sustainable landscapes in the Valley of the Sun and surrounding areas. Yet it wasn’t until 2007 that he was able to put all of his skills, experience and passion into a single endeavor that today provides him the most professional pride and purpose. read more...
Being a boss and being a dad are tough enough jobs on their own. Combining the two brings a whole new set of challenges. “It’s sometimes hard to separate being a father from being a boss,” says Steve Danielson, co-owner of the Phoenix-based C&S Sweeping Services, Inc., who works with his three daughters and one son. read more...
Most of us would be happy and content to build one business, sell it for a tidy sum and then enjoy retirement. Bill Burke did exactly that—and then he founded Arizona Stone & Architectural Products and built a second successful company. read more...
Sister companies Fleming West, LLC and Fleming Complete are celebrating their 20th and 10th anniversaries this year and Aaron Wolf, the President of Fleming West, LLC and Fleming Complete couldn’t be more pleased. read more...
Caliber – The Wealth Development Co. isn’t just a real estate investment company. With five businesses—investment, construction and development, property management, brokerage and hospitality—Caliber offers a 360-degree approach to buying, selling, renovating and investing in real estate. read more...
Like any 9-year-old boy, Mike Roberts wanted to be in the great outdoors. He did that—and learned a lot—as he traveled the foothills of Tucson with his dad, who was selling lumber to custom home builders. That childhood experience was the beginning of a lifelong career in construction for Mike, who is the Founder and Manager Member of CMR Construction, LLC, a full-service framing company serving all of Arizona from its Tucson headquarters. read more...
Oftentimes, small business owners wear many hats when they first start their companies. When one person juggles the roles of owner, marketing manager, office manager and tradesperson, responsibilities can become overwhelming—even unmanageable, particularly as the business grows. Without proper support, a company’s customer service efforts may become negatively affected. read more...
A writer once said, “a sibling represents a person’s past, present and future.” For Angie Pflueger and her brother Trevor Brescia, nothing could be closer to the truth. read more...
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