Building Buzz Podcast

Humility, Handshakes, & Shifting the Skyline with Keith Earnest

Doing right by the dirt.   True success in commercial real estate isn’t just measured by the scale of a portfolio, but by the strength of the teams built along the way. Keith Earnest, Executive Vice President of VanTrust Real Estate, sits down with Building Buzz to pull back the curtain on what it takes to deliver monumental, multi-million-square-foot projects while keeping human relationships at the center of the business. Dive into his journey of watching Phoenix transform into a dense, thriving metropolis, the critical differences between fast capital and legacy investing, and why he believes the ultimate test of a project is how well it serves the local community.

The Securities Mindset & Real Estate with Chris Loeffler

Scaling a $2.9B portfolio from the ground up. From the 2008 downturn to leading a vertically integrated powerhouse, Chris Loeffler, CEO of Caliber, has redefined real estate investment. He joins Building Buzz to discuss managing a massive Southwest portfolio while staying ahead of market shifts. This conversation explores the "securities" mindset driving the future of property, the vision behind the world’s largest indoor pickleball facility, and how Caliber creates long-term investor value.

From Apprentice to Executive with Debra Margraf and Stephanie Roldan

From 125 apprentices to more than 1,550. Debra Margraf, Executive Director of the Arizona Chapter of NECA, and Stephanie Roldan, Senior Vice President of People at Rosendin, join Building Buzz to discuss the growth and transformation of Arizona’s electrical workforce. In this episode, we break down how the NECA/IBEW partnership is meeting the specialized demands of the Valley’s data center boom, the "earn while you learn" apprenticeship model, and why there has never been a better time for women to create their own destiny in the trades. This episode is sponsored by Powering Arizona.

The Neighborhood Flex Strategy with Dale Cavan

Thirty years in Metro Phoenix real estate. Identifying high-value opportunities early, navigating economic cycles, and delivering functional industrial assets that follow the rooftops.  Dale Cavan, President & Founder of Cavan Commercial, joins Building Buzz to break down the “Neighborhood Flex” strategy—his repeatable blueprint for developing specialized, small-bay business parks designed to keep the local workforce close to home. This episode is sponsored by Commercial Properties, Inc.

Reshaping the Southwest's Development with Jackob Andersen

From the London real estate market to the Arizona desert. Jackob Andersen brought over 12 years of international experience to the Southwest to help reshape the local economy through high-impact development. As President and CEO of Saint Holdings, LLC, Jackob joins Building Buzz to discuss the massive industrial expansion in Pinal County, the complexities of infrastructure-first development, and the strategy behind anchoring global giants like Lucid Motors and Tractor Supply Company.