🎙 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

Ready to explore modern living in Arizona?

Reach out to the beSpoke team at:

Website: https://bespokephx.com

📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx

📚 Facebook: / bespoke.phx

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#Architecture #TheRanchMine #ModernHomes #DesignPodcast #ArizonaRealEstate #LuxuryLiving #BespokeBrokers #ModernHomeMastermind

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

📩 Ready to elevate your lifestyle? Contact us at beSpoke real estate.

Website: https://bespokephx.com

💬 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert conversations on modern living.

#LuxuryRealEstate #ParadiseValley #ModernDesign #HomeDevelopment #ArizonaHomes #SpecHomes #BespokeLiving #bespokebrokers #bespokephx

In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind, we dive into all things mid-century modern with Ryan Durkin, the visionary behind Modern Manor and Valentine. From sourcing vintage furniture to launching a top Phoenix restaurant and speakeasy, Ryan shares a behind-the-scenes look at turning passion into thriving businesses—all with a nod to the past.

🪑 Whether you're a design lover, real estate pro, or just curious about Phoenix’s coolest retro gems, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical insights.

⏱️ Chapters (estimated timings)

00:00 - Intro: Meet Ryan Durkin of Modern Manor

01:20 - Why Mid-Century Modern Still Resonates

03:25 - The Origins of Modern Manor

06:05 - Estate Sale Treasure Hunting & Early Days

08:50 - Vintage Schwinns, Smiley Art & Local History

12:20 - How Ryan Curates Authentic Inventory

15:15 - Real vs Replica Furniture: What to Know

18:00 - How Staging Became a Key Business Arm

21:00 - Collaborating with Designers & Realtors

23:15 - The Valentine Restaurant Story

27:40 - The Phoenix Speakeasy Scene: Bar 1912

29:30 - Rapid Fire: Favorite Chair, Cocktail & Advice

31:00 - Where to Find Ryan & Modern Manor

📍 Follow Modern Manor & Valentine

🌐 modernmanor.com

📸 Instagram: @modernmanor @modernmanorshowroom @modernmanorstaging @valentine_phx

📍 Follow beSpoke real estate

🌐 bespokephx.com

📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx

📚 Facebook: / bespoke.phx

📩 Ready to elevate your real estate game in Arizona?

Contact us at beSpoke real estate today.

🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast!

#MidCenturyModern #ModernManor #PhoenixDesign #HomeStaging #VintageFurniture #InteriorDesign #ValentinePhx #RealEstatePodcast #BespokeBrokers #ModernHomeMastermind #beSpokephx

Have you ever invested in smart home tech that doesn’t work the way you want it to? In this episode, hosts Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson of beSpoke real estate sit down with Kris Pagano, founder of Desert Media Technologies, to talk about smart homes that actually deliver – from hidden speakers to Grateful Dead-level sound systems.Kris breaks down the do's and don'ts of automation, why prewiring doesn't always mean what you think it does, and how early integration with your design team is key. Whether you're building a luxury modern home or just want better Wi-Fi in your backyard, this episode is packed with valuable insights.🎧 CHAPTERS (0-25 Minutes Estimated)00:00 – Intro & banter

02:00 – Meet Kris Pagano of Desert Media Tech

03:15 – What makes home automation fail (and how to avoid it)

04:20 – The importance of early planning and design collaboration

06:00 – Hidden tech: speakers, TVs, and seamless integration

08:00 – The truth about “pre-wired” spec homes

09:00 – Why high-speed Wi-Fi is the #1 request

10:30 – Lighting control & the power of scene settings

13:00 – Scenes for realtors: “Show” and “All Off” buttons

14:45 – What you can automate (lighting, AC, shades, music & more)

16:15 – Top systems: Crestron, Lutron, Savant

18:00 – Reliability, redundancy & service plans

19:00 – Why systems need ongoing updates

21:00 – Managing expectations & preventing overcomplication

22:00 – Kris’s start in car audio & journey into luxury AV

24:00 – Rapid-fire Q&A: tacos, mountain biking, and electrical shocks🔔 Subscribe for more insider conversations on modern architecture, design, and Arizona real estate.🔹 Where to Find Kris Pagano🌐 Website: https://desertmediatech.com/🔹 Where to Find beSpoke Real Estate:🌐 Website: https://bespokephx.com📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx 📚 Facebook: / bespoke.phx#modernhomemastermind

#bespokebrokers #bespokephx #modernhomedesign #desertmediatechnologies #tempeaz #avintegration #designcollaboration #smarthomedesign

In this episode, Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson chat with Eric, founder of Modern Shade, to reveal what it really takes to achieve a true blackout room. From fabric choices and installation secrets to planning tips for new builds and remodels, this episode is essential listening for anyone designing or upgrading a home.

Whether you're a homeowner, builder, or designer, you'll walk away understanding why window treatments aren't just finishing touches—but a vital part of the architectural plan.

⏱️ CHAPTERS (0–27 Minutes estimated)

00:00 – Welcome to Modern Home Masterminds

01:20 – Meet Eric from Modern Shade

02:05 – What makes a window treatment truly blackout?04:40 – Why blackout material alone isn’t enough

06:30 – How to fully seal a room from light

08:10 – AC vents + Arizona heat: the battle against light leaks

09:30 – Custom vs. DIY: Why pro installation matters

10:45 – Planning for shades in remodels and new builds

13:10 – The ideal time to involve a window treatment expert

14:25 – Wiring + automation tips for motorized shades

16:00 – Integrating treatments into framing and ceilings17:15 – Choosing shades: Function before design

19:00 – How Eric consults with homeowners room-by-room

21:10 – Heat control and fabric reflectivity explained

23:00 – Outdoor shades vs. indoor: different strategies

24:20 – Inside the Modern Shade showroom

26:15 – Showroom perks & what clients can expect

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🔹 Where to Find Eric Auffant🌐 Website: https://modernshade.net/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernshadeco/🔹 Where to Find beSpoke Real Estate:🌐 Website: https://bespokephx.com📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx

📚 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bespoke.phx

#ModernHomeMasterminds #WindowTreatments #BlackoutShades #CustomHomes #ArizonaRealEstate #ModernShade #SmartHomeDesign #bespokebrokers #bespokephx

Welcome to Modern Home Masterminds with Bespoke Brokers! In this episode, hosts Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson sit down with Heather Lennon, founder and CEO of Imagine Develops and a true "unicorn" in real estate development and contracting. Heather shares her incredible journey through entrepreneurship, historic preservation, adaptive reuse, philanthropy, and women’s empowerment in traditionally male-dominated industries.👉 Discover how Heather is shaping Phoenix’s future — and saving its past — one building at a time!CHAPTERS (Estimated Timings)00:00 - Intro: Meet Heather Lennon01:00 - Heather's Renaissance Background03:00 - How Heather Entered Development & Contracting06:00 - Entrepreneurship and Family Legacy08:00 - Starting Her Own Businesses10:00 - Adaptive Reuse and Saving Phoenix's History12:00 - Women in General Contracting and Development15:00 - Barriers for Women in Construction17:00 - Advocating for Women's Visibility in Trades19:00 - Favorite Adaptive Reuse Projects: Mary Min's Funeral Home21:00 - Catalyst for Change Through Development23:00 - Warehouse 215 and Community Growth25:00 - New Projects: Cartwright Steakhouse, U.S. Bank, Centrico27:00 - Giving Back to the Community Through Development and Philanthropy✨ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights from the masterminds redefining modern luxury in Arizona!

🔹 Where to Find Heather Lennon

🌐 Website: https://imaginedevelops.com/

🌐 Website: https://imaginedevelops.com/raconteuse-cigars/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imaginegcd/

🔹 Where to Find beSpoke Real Estate:

🌐 Website: https://bespokephx.com

📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx

📚 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bespoke.phx

#ModernHomeMasterminds #HeatherLennon #HistoricPreservation #AdaptiveReuse #WomenInConstruction #ArizonaRealEstate #BespokeBrokers #PhoenixDevelopment #beSpokephx

In this episode of Modern Home Masterminds, we sit down with Stephen Bardorf, the visionary behind Flo Design & Construction. Stephen specializes in transforming Arizona’s raw desert terrain into refined, sustainable landscapes that complement and elevate modern architecture. We explore Stephen’s hands-on process, the philosophy behind his design decisions, and how site-specific elements—from geology to microclimates—inform his work. You’ll get an inside look at real projects, including how a simple pile of rocks turned into a key design element, and how he cranes in massive trees for instant impact. Plus, hear his unique journey from New Hampshire to the Sonoran Desert and how that desert night changed everything.

CHAPTERS (estimated timings):

00:00 – Intro & behind-the-scenes banter

02:30 – Stephen’s approach: fact-gathering & on-site observation

07:40 – Plant selection: a process of elimination

10:50 – Drawing by hand & working at the dining room table 14:00 – Designing around site materials (like rocks!)

17:45 – Personal preferences vs. client-centered design

20:15 – Integrating landscape with modern architecture 25:20 – Tree salvaging & craning in the landscape

29:00 – Creating window-framed views with intention

32:40 – How a visit to Arizona sparked a new path

36:00 – From New Hampshire to the Sonoran Desert

38:15 – Relearning the landscape: schooling, plants & desert design

40:00 – (Continues into challenges of building in desert environments...)

🔹 Where to Find Stephen Bardorf

📚 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floconcepts/

🔹 Where to Find Bespoke Real Estate:

🌐 Website: https://bespokephx.com

📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx

📚 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bespoke.phx

🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more conversations with design masterminds across Arizona!

#landscapearchitecture #arizonadesign #StephenBardorf #modernhomes #desertarchitecture #beSpokebrokers #modernhomemastermind #sustainabledesign

In this episode of Modern Home Masterminds, we sit down with visionary designer and developer Joel Contreras to explore his unique journey from building custom furniture to reshaping historic neighborhoods in Phoenix.

From his beginnings in real estate to controversial moves in historic neighborhoods, Joel shares how he built his design legacy without a formal education, why he believes good design should be accessible, and how his work is transforming communities one home at a time. Joel opens up about the challenges of working with older homes, navigating neighbor dynamics, and learning hard lessons through plumbing mishaps and appraisal hurdles. We dive into his creative approach to blending modern design with historic charm, and get an inside look at his award-winning Sky View project—an architectural transformation that turned a dated hillside house into a stunning luxury short-term rental. With deep insights, candid stories, and advice for aspiring renovators, this episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about design, real estate, and modern living.

⏱️ Chapter  (Estimated Timings):

00:00 – Welcome & Intro to Joel Contreras

01:10 – From Furniture to Design: Joel’s Creative Journey

04:42 – Coronado Roots & Early Renovation Lessons

07:30 – Appraisals, Value, and Building the Right Way

10:55 – Neighbor Drama & Landscape Design Solutions

13:05 – The Truth About Renovating Historic Homes

18:25 – Design Rules, Masonry Dreams & Vaulted Ceilings

23:18 – Making Historic Homes Work for Modern Life

25:32 – The Sky View Project: Design on a Hillside

28:00 – Glass, Steel, and $2,500/Night Architecture

🔹 Where to Find Joel Contreras

🌐 Website: https://joelcontrerasdesign.com/

📸 Instagram: @joelcontrerasdesign

🔹 Where to Find Bespoke Real Estate:

🌐 Website: https://bespokephx.com

📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx  

📚 Facebook:   /bespoke.phx  

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In this episode of Modern Home Masterminds, we sit down with architect Wendell Burnette for an inspiring conversation about place-based design, architectural storytelling, and how the landscape should guide the home . Wendell shares stories behind some of his most iconic projects, including the award-winning Telescope House in Sedona — a home designed to telescope out toward Cathedral Rock and Munz Mountain, framing the view in a way that becomes part of the living experience. We also discuss his work designing the interiors of Dialog — the space where this very podcast is recorded — and how thoughtful architecture shapes not just homes, but also community spaces. This episode is packed with wisdom for homeowners, designers, and architecture lovers alike.

Chapters (estimated timings):

0:00 — Introduction & Wendell Burnette's Design Philosophy

7:45 — The Importance of Listening to the Land

14:20 — Early Career Lessons & Working with Will Bruder

21:00 — Designing the Desert Courtyard House

28:30 — Telescope House: Site Selection & Design Concept

36:00 — Building a Land-Based Telescope in Sedona

41:00 — Designing for Experience: Hidden Doors, Shadow Finishes, and Dark Sky Considerations

47:00 — Architecture of Sharing: Telescope House as an Airbnb & Its Awards

50:00 — Designing Dialog Studio: Coffee as the Heartbeat of the Space

🔔 Subscribe for more in-depth conversations with the leading minds in modern architecture, building, and design!

🔹 Where to Find Wendell Burnette

🌐 Website: https://wendellburnettearchitects.com/

📸 Instagram: @wendellburnettearchitects

🔹 Where to Find Bespoke Real Estate:

🌐 Website: https://bespokephx.com

📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx

📚 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bespoke.phx⁠

#modernhomemasterminds #arizonaarchitecture #sedonadesign #luxuryrealestate #designpodcast #moderndesign #modernarchitecture #bespokebrokers #wendelleburnettearchitects

Welcome to Modern Home Masterminds with Bespoke Brokers! This episode features Jason Boyer, the visionary founder of Boyer Vertical, an architect-led development firm reshaping Phoenix's real estate landscape. Jason shares his journey from architecture to development, the impact of design-driven projects, and his award-winning sustainable housing projects.🔹 Chapters (estimated timings):0:00 - Welcome & Introduction1:30 - Jason Boyer’s Background & Transition to Development3:45 - The Intersection of Architecture & Real Estate Investment6:15 - The Importance of Risk Alignment in Development8:45 - Art House: A Unique Multifamily Infill Project12:30 - Sustainable Design & Community Integration15:45 - Karma Project: Award-Winning Infill Homes19:10 - Overcoming COVID Challenges & Smart Design Adaptations22:15 - The Future of Architect-Led Development25:00 - The Impact of Market Fluctuations on Home Sales28:15 - Crafting Timeless Architecture & Design31:00 - The Philosophy of Thoughtful, Slow Development33:30 - Making Good Architecture Accessible to More People36:00 - The Importance of Relationships in Real Estate & Development37:00 - Rapid Fire Questions: Jason’s Background, Travel, Best Advice & More!Whether you’re an investor, homebuyer, or design enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights on modern, sustainable living. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!🔹 Where to Find Jason Boyer:🌐 Website: https://boyervertical.com📸 Instagram: / boyervertical 🔹 Where to Find Bespoke Real Estate:🌐 Website: https://bespokephx.com📸 Instagram: / bespoke.phx 📚 Facebook: / bespoke.phx #realestate #architecture #sustainabledesign #modernLiving #boyervertical #bespokebrokers #moderndesign #modernarchitecture #modernhomemastermind