In this episode of beSpoke Modern Home Mastermind hosts Brittainy Williamson and Shawna Glazier sit down with Tony Calvis, founder of Calvis Wyant Homes, to talk about what it takes to build luxury homes that stand the test of time. From his early days as a carpenter to becoming one of Arizona’s most respected custom home builders, Tony shares insights into the design-build process, team collaboration, and how transparency and trust create exceptional client experiences.
You’ll also hear how Calvis Wyant Homes integrates design and construction seamlessly, their approach to maintaining timeless style, and the importance of mentoring the next generation of builders.
📘 Episode Chapters (Estimated)
00:00 – Intro: Welcome to Modern Home Mastermind
01:00 – Meet Tony Calvis: From Carpenter to Builder
02:50 – Founding Calvis Wyant Homes with Gary Wyant05:00 – The Power of Design-Build Collaboration
07:00 – How Control and Communication Create Seamless Projects
09:20 – Staying Timeless: Designing Beyond Trends
11:00 – The Value of Networking with Realtors
12:50 – Construction Management and Collaboration Approach
15:20 – The Design Workbook: A Blueprint for Client Success
18:00 – Creating Trust Through Process and Transparency
20:10 – Current Projects: Paradise Valley and Silverleaf Homes
22:00 – Maintaining Homes and Long-Term Client Care
24:00 – Design-Build vs. Design-Bid-Build Explained
26:00 – Challenges in Luxury Homebuilding
27:40 – The Future of the Building Industry & Skilled Trades
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In this inspiring episode of beSpoke Modern Home Mastermind, we sit down with Mark Candelaria, AIA, founder and principal of Candelaria Design, to explore how architecture, food, and travel intertwine in his world. From his first Tuscany tour that sparked a lifelong passion for travel, to building community through client dinners, and even writing a book that pairs recipes with design, Mark shares how creativity and connection fuel his award-winning career.
Whether you’re an architect, designer, or simply a lover of beautiful living — this episode will leave you inspired to find art in every aspect of life.
Estimated Chapter Timings:
00:00 – Intro: Welcome to Modern Home Mastermind
01:00 – The Story Behind Candelaria Design
03:20 – The First Trip to Tuscany
06:00 – Building Connection Through Travel
09:10 – From Architecture to Culinary Art
12:40 – Designing with Soul
16:00 – The Book: 12 Homes, 12 Recipes
19:10 – The Evolution of Modern Design
23:30 – Community, Charity & Giving Back
27:30 – Closing Reflections
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🌐 Website: candelariadesign.com
📸 Instagram: @candelariadesign
📚 Book: Candelaria Homes: Recipes for Living
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In this episode of beSpoke Modern Home Mastermind, hosts Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson sit down with Austin King, founder and creative director of Rafterhouse, known for crafting timeless homes with soul and character.
Austin shares his journey from flipping homes to building luxury custom residences, the story behind Rafterhouse’s name, and the incredible restoration of the Avery House, now their office and a historic landmark.
Whether you’re passionate about architecture, design, or the art of building a brand rooted in craftsmanship, this conversation is full of insights, grit, and inspiration.
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🕒 Estimated Chapters (0:00 – 39:00)
00:00 – Intro: Welcome to Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers
01:00 – Meet Austin King: Founder of Rafterhouse
02:00 – The Art of Creating Timeless, Lived-In Homes
04:00 – How the Arcadia Neighborhood Shaped Rafter House’s Style
06:00 – The Story Behind the Name “Rafterhouse”
09:00 – Building a Brand Bigger Than the Individual
11:00 – The Importance of Communication in Construction
14:00 – Managing Complexity: Architects, Designers, and Trades
17:00 – From Flipping Homes to Luxury Custom Builds
20:00 – Transition to Design-Build and Collaboration with Top Architects
23:00 – In-House Interior Design & How It Transforms Projects
26:00 – The Avery House: Restoring History and Finding Purpose
30:00 – Lessons in Preservation and Earning a Spot on the National Register
33:00 – Signature Projects: 6402 & Austin’s Own Arcadia Ranch
36:00 – Rapid Fire Q&A: Local Favorites, Hidden Stories & Inspiration
38:30 – Closing Thoughts & Where to Find Austin King
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🌐 https://rafterhouse.com/
📸 Instagram: @_rafterhouse_
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#Rafterhouse#LuxuryHomes#ModernDesign#HomeDesign#Architecture#InteriorDesign
#CustomHomes
Step inside the world of elevated retail and curated design with Jennifer Wilson, founder of The Bazaar in Scottsdale. In this episode, she shares her journey into luxury lifestyle branding, the evolution of her space, collaborating with top designers, and creating an unforgettable client experience.
From sourcing distinctive pieces to building meaningful partnerships, Jennifer reveals what it takes to grow an influential retail concept grounded in style, community, and vision.
✅ Chapter Timestamps (0:00–18:00)
00:00 – Introduction to Jennifer Wilson
01:05 – How The Bazaar began
02:40 – Inspiration behind the brand
04:10 – Collaborating with designers and builders
06:00 – Curating unique lifestyle pieces
07:45 – The Scottsdale design community
09:20 – Challenges and growth moments
11:05 – Client experience and storytelling
13:00 – Evolution of The Bazaar
14:30 – What’s trending in design and retail
16:10 – What’s next for The Bazaar
17:30 – Final thoughts and wrap-up
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🌐Website: https://thebazaarliving.com/
https://molteni.it/store/scottsdale-flagship-store/en/
📸 Instagram: @_Jenniferww @thebazaarliving
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In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, we sit down with Aaron Bass, founder of Stance Architecture. Aaron shares his philosophy on creating purpose-driven spaces that embrace Arizona’s desert environment, blending minimalism with warmth, and designing homes that transform everyday living into a deeper experience.
From nostalgic influences to computational design, from hillside homes to boutique projects, Aaron takes us through his process, inspirations, and the craft behind award-winning architecture.
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⏱ Chapter Timings (estimated):
00:00 – Introduction to Modern Home Mastermind
01:00 – Meet Aaron Bass of Stance Architecture
02:00 – The philosophy behind “Stance”
04:00 – Early influences: analog vs digital & counterculture design
06:00 – Collaboration, clients & communication lessons
08:30 – Balancing minimalism with warmth and texture
11:00 – Light, form & elevating spatial experience
13:00 – Detailing in architecture: simplicity through precision
15:00 – Building strong project teams & collaborations
17:00 – The five phases of architecture & design philosophy
19:00 – Case Study: Aperture House on Camelback
22:00 – Site analysis, view corridors & massing strategies
25:00 – Valley Vista: detail-driven outdoor living design
28:30 – Shade, hillside integration & blending with the desert
31:00 – Creating architecture that pauses the mind
33:00 – Natural materials: concrete, glass, steel & stone
35:00 – Future projects & closing reflections
36:30 – Outro & where to find Stance Architecture
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🌐Website: https://www.stancearchitecture.com/
📸 Instagram: @stancearchitecture
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In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind with Bespoke Brokers, Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson sit down with Andy Byrnes, President and Founder of The Construction Zone in Phoenix, Arizona. With over 30 years of experience designing and building award-winning modern projects, Andy shares his insights on the design-build process, architecture as an evolving art form, and creating spaces that truly reflect modern living.
From managing client expectations to integrating unique architectural details, Andy opens up about the realities of bringing visionary projects to life.
Don’t miss his rapid-fire Q&A at the end—it’s a fun glimpse into the mind of a master architect.
If you love design, architecture, or luxury real estate, this conversation is for you!
Chapters (estimated):
00:00 – Welcome to Modern Home Mastermind
00:56 – Introducing Andy Byrnes & The Construction Zone
03:42 – Common client fears about architects & timelines
05:24 – Defining “good design” and managing costs
07:35 – Breaking down an architect’s services
09:17 – Layers of detail in design decisions
13:43 – Cost transparency & client trust
14:47 – Beyond architecture: fabrication & finishes
16:14 – Custom details: windows, doors & more
17:45 – Collaboration with other architects
19:59 – Renderings vs. finished projects
20:42 – Designing timeless modern homes
22:37 – Resort-style residences & family living
23:18 – Signature pavilion projects
23:27 – Rapid fire Q&A with Andy
26:27 – Where to find Andy Byrnes & The Construction Zone
27:00 – Closing thoughts & connect with beSpoke Brokers
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🌐Website: https://czphx.com
📸 Instagram: @czphx
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In this episode of I’ve Never Met a Woman Architect Before, Michele Grace Hottel sits down with Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson of beSpoke Real Estate. They share their journeys into architecture and real estate, their passion for design, and their vision for the future of modern luxury homes in Arizona.
✨ Learn how real estate and architecture intersect, why storytelling matters in design, and how beSpoke is creating a platform for architects through collaboration.
⏱ Chapters (estimated timings):
00:00 – Introduction & Sponsors
01:20 – About beSpoke Real Estate
02:40 – Shawna’s first experiences with architecture
05:20 – Brittainy’s early memories of architecture
08:00 – Influential buildings and Frank Lloyd Wright inspiration
12:20 – Favorite places and Thorncrown Chapel
15:10 – The role of realtors in supporting architecture
18:00 – Future of real estate and architecture
20:30 – Trends: wellness, sustainability & smaller, intimate spaces
21:45 – Closing & acknowledgments
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🌐Website: https://www.mgharchitect.com/
📸 Instagram: @mgharchitect
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#ModernHomeMastermind #BespokeRealEstate #ArchitectureAndDesign #LuxuryRealEstate #ArizonaHomes #ModernArchitecture #InteriorDesignInspiration #RealEstatePodcast #ArchitecturalDesign #ScottsdaleRealEstate #LuxuryLiving #HomeDesign
In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson sit down with Ruth Price, founder of Desert Design Week, to explore how this 10-day festival brings together artists, designers, architects, and creatives across Scottsdale. 🌵✨
Ruth shares the inspiration behind the event, this year’s theme, Creative Analog, highlights from the 12+ activations happening October 8–15, and her vision for building community through design. From ceramics exhibitions and design conversations to Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation events at Taliesin West, Desert Design Week is a true celebration of creativity, culture, and connection.
🎙️ Whether you’re a design professional, art lover, or simply curious about Scottsdale’s thriving creative scene, this episode will inspire you to mark your calendar and join in.
Chapters (estimated):
00:00 – Welcome & introductions
01:00 – Meet Ruth Price: visionary behind Desert Design Week
02:30 – What is Desert Design Week?
04:30 – Inspiration & creating community connections
06:00 – Festival format & October 8–15 event dates
07:15 – Free events, tickets & growing community excitement
09:00 – Kickoff event at Weisman & Gale + Design Notes with Molly Kidd
11:00 – Ceramics showcase at Camelback Flower Shop
12:30 – Green Room Landscape Architecture & Echo Outdoors pop-up
14:00 – Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation collaborations at Taliesin West
16:00 – Vintage + Design with Kaitlyn Wolfe & Newell Vintage
17:30 – Kindred by Red Modern furniture preview
19:00 – Featured artists & art pop-ups
20:30 – Building Desert Design Week: behind the scenes
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📸 Instagram: @desertdesignweek
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What happens when your design partner is also your life partner? In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, we sit down with award-winning architects Patricia Chen and Tommy Suchart of Chen + Suchart Studio. From their journey as partners in life and work, to designing their own home, to creating some of the most striking modernist residences in the desert, this conversation dives deep into architecture, inspiration, and the art of living well.
✨ Don’t miss their insights on design integrity, client relationships, and the first certified Passive House project in Arizona.
Chapters (Estimated):
00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
00:30 – Meet Patricia Chen & Tommy Suchart
01:20 – How they met & started working together
02:30 – Balancing marriage, family & business
03:00 – Designing their own home
05:00 – Inspiration behind their desert courtyard design
07:00 – Building during COVID & landscaping
08:00 – Client relationships & design process
09:30 – Integrity of design & transcending style
11:00 – Working together as co-leads
12:00 – Signature projects & Paradise Valley residence
15:20 – Arizona’s first certified Passive House
17:00 – Interiors, wellness design & the Onyx project
20:20 – Celebrating daily routines through design
21:00 – Rapid fire questions (career paths, favorite architecture, music, desert living)
25:30 – How they unwind & sketching
26:00 – Where to find Chen + Suchart Studio & closing
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🌐Website: https://www.chensuchartstudio.com/
📸 Instagram: @chensuchartstudio
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On this episode of Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, Shawna and Brittainy sit down with Kaitlyn Wolfe, founder of Kaitlyn Wolfe Studio. From launching her Scottsdale-based design firm to creating custom furniture and a curated retail experience, Kaitlyn shares how she blends natural elements with modern design while running multiple creative ventures. Discover her design philosophy, inspirations from national parks, and the story behind her one-of-a-kind studio.
Chapters (Estimated up to 27 min):
00:00 – Welcome to Modern Home Mastermind
00:25 – Meet Kaitlyn Wolfe: Designer, Builder & Entrepreneur
02:20 – Blending nature with design
04:45 – National Parks inspiration
06:30 – Bringing softness into modern style
08:15 – Highlight projects & design process
10:40 – Shop My Warehouse: A curated retail experience
13:10 – Custom furniture line & tile collection
15:45 – Balancing multiple business ventures
18:00 – Dream locations to design a home
20:00 – Hobbies & life outside of design
22:30 – The feat of visiting every national park
24:15 – Where to find Kaitlyn Wolfe
26:30 – Closing remarks
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🌐Website: https://kaitlynwolfe.com/
📸 Instagram: @Kaitlynwolfe_
@kaitlynwolfeportfolio @groundfloor.co @substratetile
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On this episode of Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, hosts Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson sit down with architects John Anderson, AIA, and James Trahan, AIA, of 180 Degrees Design + Build. They dive into the world of design-build, balancing high-end residential and commercial projects, community involvement, and the creative challenges of architecture in Arizona.Whether you’re curious about adaptive reuse, historic preservation, or the role of design in shaping community, this episode is full of insight and inspiration.📍 Subscribe for more conversations with top architects, designers, and builders redefining modern living in Arizona.⏱️ Chapters (estimated timings):00:00 – Introduction to Modern Home Masterminds00:45 – Meet 180 Degrees Design + Build (John & James)02:00 – Balancing design-build vs. construction for others03:45 – Exploring commercial and residential projects05:30 – Special project: Desert Botanical Gardens09:00 – Community involvement & Arizona Kids Build13:30 – Preserving history through design16:30 – Unique architectural details & inspiration19:15 – Challenges of construction in Phoenix21:00 – Reflections on architecture school22:30 – Wrapping up: contact info & final thoughts🔗 Connect with John Anderson & James Trahan🌐Website: https://www.180degreesinc.com/📸 Instagram: @180degreesincFor more episodes on design, architecture, and modern luxury in Arizona.📩 Follow beSpoke real estate🌐 https://bespokephx.com📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx📚 Facebook: / bespoke.phx
How does a female founder break into the male-dominated world of custom home building and thrive? In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson sit down with Cammie Beckert of Cameron Custom to explore her journey, lessons learned, and the art of delivering a truly bespoke building experience.
From the evolution of her business, to working with top architects and designers, to the vision behind award-winning projects like Skyview, Cammie shares insights that will inspire both homeowners and industry professionals.
Timestamps (estimated timings):
0:00 – Welcome to Modern Home Mastermind
0:20 – Introducing guest Cammie Beckert
0:51 – Background and education
1:20 – Defining success in custom home building
2:27 – Family ties to Camelot Homes
3:04 – How Cameron Custom differs from Camelot
4:11 – White Horse community and the pivot to custom builds
5:09 – The evolution to a true custom builder
6:28 – Design-build approach and team structure
8:07 – Building a dedicated Cameron Custom team
9:59 – Client process: from vision to budget
11:44 – Assembling the design and build team
13:16 – Managing budget throughout the project
14:54 – Why builder involvement early is key
15:39 – The award-winning Skyview project
17:01 – The luxury Airbnb concept
18:22 – Showcasing current projects: Arcadia home
19:04 – Modern desert refuge with Susan Begeman Interior Design
20:16 – Design inspirations and dream collaborations
21:18 – Rapid-fire questions: superhero, design priorities, favorite area
22:46 – Best business advice: “Failing Forward”
24:28 – Harvard exercise lesson on learning from mistakes
25:32 – Where to find Cameron Custom online
26:05 – Closing remarks and outro
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🌐Website: www.cameron-custom.com
📸 Instagram: @cammiebeckert @cameroncustomaz
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In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind, hosts Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson sit down with the incredibly talented Alfonso Verduzco—creative designer, artist, and founder of two unique collections: Raices and Carbón. Discover how Alfonso blends Mexican heritage, Italian sophistication, and modern minimalism into his high-end furniture and tile work. From working with artisans in Oaxaca to collaborations with brands like Rolls-Royce, Alfonso’s story is rich with passion, creativity, and purpose.
🎙️ Chapters (estimated timings):
00:00 – Intro to Modern Home Masterminds
00:32 – Meet Alfonso Verdugo: Designer, Artist & Visionary
01:22 – Raices Collection: Honoring Oaxaca’s Artisans
03:07 – Collaborating with Construction Zone
03:26 – Carbón Collection: Brutalism, Elegance, and Heritage
05:15 – Alfonso’s Journey: Mexico to Milan
07:20 – Merging Cultures Through Design
08:30 – Alfonso’s Signature Aesthetic: Dark, Moody & Timeless
09:39 – Designing the Iconic Awards in Blackened Wood
11:04 – Lava Rock & One-of-a-Kind Tile Art
12:22 – Tiles as Art Installations in Luxury Homes
13:59 – Agave-Inspired Tiles and the Mezcal Connection
15:41 – A Future in Mezcal?
16:08 – The Carbón Furniture Line: Materials & Meaning
17:29 – Italian Leather & International Collaborations
18:02 – Global Partnerships: Rolls-Royce, Bentley & More
19:09 – Rapid Fire Q&A with Alfonso
21:25 – Final Reflections: Faith, Purpose & Resilience
22:15 – Where to Find Alfonso + Outro
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This week on Modern Home Mastermind, we sit down with visionary architect Amit Upadhye, AIA. From his upbringing in India surrounded by ancient temples, to designing homes in the Arizona desert that literally align with the sun, Amit shares how architecture can transcend time, place, and even dimension. Discover how the sun, science, and soul shape his work, including homes designed around Polaris, Equinoxes, and even a concrete wall cast with beer.
Chapter estimated timings:
00:00 - Intro to Modern Home Masterminds
01:00 - Meet Amit Upadhye: Roots, influences, and heritage
03:30 - Growing up in India and discovering architecture
06:45 - Louis Kahn, Le Corbusier, and architectural lineage
09:30 - Khan’s influence and working on IIM Ahmedabad
12:10 - Teaching architecture at ASU
14:00 - Core values in architecture: honesty, materiality & sun as consultant
17:20 - The Sun Temple in India and Surya Namaskar in architecture
20:30 - "Essence of the Desert": designing for sunrises, sunsets, and celebration
25:20 - Casting concrete with beer: the broken waterline story
27:30 - Creating architecture with emotional and spiritual resonance
29:00 - “ET” Project: aligning Polaris and NASA inspiration
33:30 - Designing light, shadow, and sacred geometry
36:00 - Guest house as an asteroid: storytelling through design
38:30 - Invited to Venice Architecture Biennale
40:00 - Designing with nature, birds, and the Big Dipper
42:00 - END of Chaptered Section
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This week on Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, we sit down with modern artist and sustainability advocate Laura Madden. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Laura transforms reclaimed materials—like chef coats, fabric scraps, and even a torn duvet—into bold contemporary artwork. Discover how she champions circular design, the evolution of her artistic identity, and her belief that AI will never replace the soulful human hand in art.
🎨 From adaptive reuse to sculptural wall art, this episode is packed with insight into how beauty and sustainability can coexist in modern luxury homes.
Chapter (estimated timings):
00:00 - Introduction to Modern Home Mastermind
00:42 - Meet Laura Madden: Artist & Sustainability Advocate
01:13 - Laura’s Definition of Sustainability
02:42 - Materials Laura Uses in Her Work
04:02 - The Chef Coat Collaboration with Christopher Gross
06:19 - Techniques: Paint as Adhesive & Texture Creation
07:28 - Working with Leather and Creating Sculptural Wall Art09:14 - Laura’s Secret Artistic Journey
10:37 - Embracing Her Identity as an Artist
12:11 - The Story Behind “The Twins” and Her Early Face Series
13:20 - Evolving Themes: Second Chances, New Beginnings
15:13 - How Her Fashion Industry Past Informs Her Art
16:34 - The Chef’s Kiss Piece & Human Touch in Art vs. AI
17:49 - “LOVE” Installation: 244 Canvases of Transformative Art
18:53 - How Laura Sells & Commissions Her Art
20:17 - Laura’s Creative Process & “Mad Scientist” Moments22:05 - Knowing When a Piece is Finished
22:52 - The Story Behind Her Leather Supply
24:43 - Rapid Fire Round: Inspiration, Tools & Surprising Materials
27:23 - The Duvet Story: Turning Personal Loss into Client Treasure
28:21 - Where to Find Laura Madden’s Art
28:39 - Closing Thoughts & beSpoke Brokers Contact Info
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📸 Instagram: @lauramaddenstudio
🌐Website: https://www.lauramaddenstudio.com
https://www.iamlauramadden.com
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This week, Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson sit down with OTTO founder Eli Kogan, a visionary blending luxury real estate, high-end car storage, and car culture. From building the ultra-modern OTTO Car Club in Scottsdale to dominating the Porsche Sprint racing circuit (in his mom’s car!), Eli shares the story of how his passion for cars turned into a full-service experience for collectors. Learn how OTTO is reshaping the way luxury homes, garages, and lifestyle intersect in Arizona.
⏱️ Chapter Timings:
00:00 – Meet Eli Kogan & what OTTO is all about
03:00 – Why OTTO is more than just car storage
06:30 – OTTO Works: In-house service, restoration & racing
10:00 – Membership types, storage options & flexibility
13:30 – Why location matters: Scottsdale Airpark strategy
15:00 – From racing with clients to winning championships
18:00 – Real estate meets car culture: solving the garage problem
21:00 – Designing OTTO to feel like home
23:00 – “Bagels and Bullsh*t” – reinventing car meetups
25:00 – Auction insights & car buying advice
28:00 – Rapid Fire: Dream cars, collector mistakes & OTTO’s future
30:00 – Where to find OTTO & final thoughts
🔗 Learn More
🌐 ottocarclub.com
📍 OTTO Car Club | OTTO Works – Scottsdale, AZ
📸 Instagram: @ottocarclub
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Join hosts Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson of beSpoke real estate as they sit down with acclaimed architect Brent Kendle, AIA of Kendle Design Collaborative. Discover how Brent blends innovation with regional sensitivity to craft timeless desert homes that feel as if they’ve always belonged. From the secrets behind rammed earth construction to the art of creating legacy homes, this conversation dives deep into the philosophy, process, and people behind some of Arizona’s most iconic modern residences.
Timestamps (estimated timings):
00:00 – Intro to Modern Home Masterminds
01:00 – Meet Brent Kendle, AIA & Kendle Design Collaborative
02:20 – Defining Regional Modernism
05:30 – Designing homes that belong in the desert
08:45 – Why Kendle’s homes rarely change hands
11:40 – Record-breaking home sales & architectural quality vs amenities
15:00 – Spec homes vs client-specific design
17:10 – Desert Jewel: Integrating rock outcroppings into home design
21:00 – Desert Geode: Crafting privacy, views & bold architecture
24:30 – Kendle’s trusted collaborators: builders, landscape architects, and designers
26:10 – The artistry and challenges of rammed earth construction
30:00 – Sourcing soil from site: Infusing spirit into the structure
33:15 – Beauty marks vs perfection in materiality
36:10 – Concrete floors, cracks, and custom finishes
37:30 – The Kendle client experience: 22-page lifestyle questionnaire
41:30 – Site-responsive design and working with neighbors
45:20 – Modeling to protect views & designing within topography
48:15 – Rapid Fire Round:
Connect with Brent Kendle:
🌐 kendledesign.com
📍 Cattle Track Arts Compound, Scottsdale, AZ
📸 Instagram: @kendledesign
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In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, hosts Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson sit down with acclaimed architect Erik Peterson, AIA, founder of PHX Architecture. From his roots in Chicago to designing iconic spaces in Arizona and Beverly Hills, Erik shares stories from working at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Architects, revamping the Arizona Biltmore, and shaping modern clubhouses and resorts.
Whether you're an architecture enthusiast, real estate professional, or someone who loves a great origin story — this episode offers an inspiring, behind-the-scenes look at how architecture becomes personal, timeless, and truly living.
📍 Chapter Timestamps (estimated timings):
00:00 – Introduction to Modern Home Masterminds
00:52 – Meet Erik Peterson of PHX Architecture
01:57 – Falling in love with architecture in 5th grade
03:05 – High school design and drafting roots
04:23 – Rome changed everything: study abroad and beyond
05:06 – Working in London with Terry Farrell Architects
06:13 – Moving to Arizona and getting into ASU
06:58 – Getting hired at Taliesin Architects
07:36 – What it was like working in Wright’s studio
08:45 – Wright’s unrealized project: Monona Terrace
10:24 – Transitioning from Taliesin to golf course design
11:55 – Designing Apache Clubhouse and more
13:36 – Launching his firm and challenges to Arizona’s reputation
14:43 – Breaking into LA and the creative energy there
16:11 – Weekly LA commutes and balancing both markets
17:11 – The real story behind the Arizona Biltmore and Frank Lloyd Wright
21:15 – Finally landing the Biltmore renovation
22:07 – COVID, expanded budgets, and iconic redesigns
23:13 – Creating the Spire Bar: inspired by Wright, designed for today
24:35 – Designing homes with light, scale, and story
25:14 – What makes architecture “living”?
26:24 – Collaborating with Modernist and redefining bespoke
27:56 – 🔥 Rapid Fire Questions 🔥
29:04 – Why hospitality design is his current favorite
29:42 – Phoenix vs. LA — and the opportunity after the fires
30:08 – Best advice: Listen.
30:51 – Where to find Erik online
31:16 – Closing thoughts from Bespoke Brokers
🌐 Explore PHX Architecture
Website: https://phxarch.com
📸 Instagram: @phxarch
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🎙 Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers
Hosted by Shawna Glazier & Brittainy Williamson
In this episode, we sit down with Cavin Costello, co-founder and principal architect of The Ranch Mine, a visionary firm reimagining modern living through deep connections to nature, place, and people. From their start in a down market to international commissions in Belize and Oman, Cavin shares the principles and stories that shape their work.
🕒 Chapters & Topics (estimated timings):
00:00 – Intro & Meet the Hosts
00:38 – Guest Intro: Cavin Costello of The Ranch Mine
01:24 – Founding Story: From Job Hunting to Business Launch
03:29 – Why “The Ranch Mine”? Name Origin Explained
04:50 – Mission: Connecting People to Nature & Each Other
07:06 – The Collaborative Design Process
09:49 – Working with Builders & Landscape Integration
10:30 – Project Highlights Begin
10:52 – 🛶 Ski Ranch House: A Desert Lake Retreat for Triathletes
15:06 – 🏔 Pine Canyon in Flagstaff: Designing Around HOA Constraints
17:12 – 💍 Lumen House: North Carolina Wedding Venue with Purpose
19:06 – 🌴 Belize Project: Concrete Craftsmanship & Local Culture
21:50 – 🌍 International Projects in Australia, Oman & More
22:39 – The Value of Global Perspective in Local Design
23:50 – Team Culture & Gender Balance at The Ranch Mine
24:53 – Rapid Fire Round
25:17 – Cavin’s Favorite Arizona Design Aspect
25:41 – Family Time & Staying Present
26:10 – Design Trends, Advice for Aspiring Architects
27:44 – Where to Find The Ranch Mine
🌐 Explore The Ranch Mine
Website: https://www.theranchmine.com
📸 Instagram: @ranchmine
📩 Contact Us
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In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, hosts Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson sit down with Max and Patrick of MP Design & Development.
Tune in as they share their journey from Germany to Arizona, scaling from $80K townhomes to multimillion-dollar luxury spec homes. Learn about their design philosophy, the challenges of development, pricing strategies, Florida expansion, and much more.
🎙️ Subscribe to hear more from the masterminds shaping modern luxury real estate!
⏱ Chapters (estimated timings):
00:00 – Introduction
01:00 – Max & Patrick’s journey from Germany to Arizona
02:25 – First real estate experience and transition to luxury
03:00 – Collaborating with architects and building design teams
04:00 – Why MP Design & Development was created05:30 – Standing out in Arizona’s design landscape
06:15 – Elevating specs with luxury finishes
07:30 – Spec homes with a custom mindset
08:10 – Guiding clients on pricing and feasibility
09:30 – Development costs: flat vs. hillside lots
11:00 – Shifts in pre-sale trends and project completion strategy
12:00 – Why they avoid taking over half-built projects
13:25 – Advice for aspiring developers
14:50 – Managing risks in a shifting market
16:30 – High demand for smaller luxury homes
18:10 – Downsizing trends post-COVID
19:45 – Record-breaking price per foot in Clearwater Hills
20:35 – Florida expansion: successes and setbacks
21:50 – Comparing Arizona vs. Florida development
22:10 – Rapid-fire round: sports, coffee, food, and more
25:30 – Do they prefer development or real estate sales?26:20 – Where to find Max & Patrick online
27:00 – Episode wrap-up & final thoughts
🔗 Connect with Our Guests:
Website: https://www.maxandpatrick.com
Instagram: @patrickniederdrenk | @themaxdemello
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Website: https://bespokephx.com
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