Rock Talk: From the Ground Up

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Every earth-shaking project, idea, or passion starts at the same place: From the ground up.Rock Talk is a podcast by Texas Rock Milling where we will be talking with construction experts, members of our team, local business leaders, artists, and more to share stories and the best ways to bring projects to life from the ground up, right here in San Antonio.

Episodes

  1. 07/28/2025

    Episode 5: From Groundwork to Growth (w/ Jack Lopez)

    Send us a text Welcome to another episode of Rock Talk: From the Ground Up. I’m your host and co-owner of Texas Rock Milling, Trey McCarty. In this podcast, we dig deep into the foundations of growth, creativity, and the opportunity of South Texas. Our goal, as always, is to hear from inspiring people who are shaping the future of San Antonio from the ground up. My guest today is someone who initially made his mark in Texas and is now doing the same out west. Jack Lopez started his journey in San Antonio, earning an Environmental Design Degree focused in Architecture/Construction from Texas A&M University. He would go on to become the President of Incore Inc., working on major real estate and construction projects all over Texas.  These days, Jack is carving out new ground in Park City, Utah with his visionary project Keetley Ridge, a boutique luxury community situated five minutes from Deer Valley East Village—a premier destination for ski enthusiasts. Jack’s project features homes as well as a future retail center that will span 37,200 square feet. In this episode, you’ll discover some of the challenges of working in the Texas development market, the differences between building in the Hill Country and the mountains of Utah, the importance of living connected to the land, and much more. Show Notes: https://texasrockmilling.com/jack-lopez-5/

    35 min

  2. 07/03/2025

    Episode 4: On the Grid (w/ Guillermo “Memo” Rico)

    Send us a text Welcome to the fourth episode of Rock Talk: From the Ground Up. I’m your host and co-owner of Texas Rock Milling, Trey McCarty. In this podcast, we dig deep into the foundations of growth, creativity, and the opportunity of South Texas. Our goal, as always, is to hear from inspiring people who are shaping the future of San Antonio from the ground up. Today’s guest is someone who keeps the lights on, literally! When the Texas heat is breaking records and new homes are going up faster than ever, he’s one of the people making sure the grid doesn’t tap out. Guillermo “Memo” Rico is the Reliability Policy Manager at CPS Energy in San Antonio. If you’ve ever wondered how a growing city like this keeps the power flowing through chaos, development, and triple-digit summers, then Memo is your guy. In this episode, you’ll hear some logistics of the ever-growing San Antonio grid, how batteries can help pick up the slack in grid demand, ways consumers can get smart about their energy usage, and more! Show Notes: https://texasrockmilling.com/guillermo-memo-rico-4/

    34 min

  3. 05/15/2025

    Episode 3: The Stuff You Stand On (w/ Travis Weems)

    Send us a text Welcome to episode three of Rock Talk: From the Ground Up. I’m your host and co-owner of Texas Rock Milling, Trey McCarty. In this podcast, we dig deep into the foundations of growth, creativity, and the opportunity of South Texas. Our goal, as always, is to hear from inspiring people who are shaping the future of San Antonio from the ground up. In this episode, we’re going below the surface both in construction and in conversation. We’re talking about the literal stuff everything else is built on, the stuff we stand on every day: rebar, concrete, and mud. Joining me to share his insights is a guy who isn’t just laying slabs, he’s laying down the standard.  Travis Weems has poured footings for dream homes, pads for big-time commercial builds, and he’s probably rescued a job or two that someone else tried to DIY. He’s the founder of Victory Concrete, a business built on grit, precision, and a whole lot of cement dust. In this episode, you’ll hear what makes a solid foundation, why it’s important to pick the right property for your vision, Travis’ favorite tools to get the job done, and much more. Show Notes: https://texasrockmilling.com/travis-weems-3/

    14 min

  4. 04/03/2025

    Episode 2: Finding Your Grit (w/ Apollo Ruiz)

    Send us a text Welcome back to Rock Talk: From the Ground Up. I’m your host and co-owner of Texas Rock Milling, Trey McCarty. In this podcast, we will be digging deep into the foundations of growth, creativity, and the opportunity of South Texas. Every episode, we’re bringing in people who are shaping the future of San Antonio. Whether it’s breaking ground on a new neighborhood, launching a business, or creating art that inspires, every business starts the same way–from the ground up. I first met this week’s guest when he was working at the Sailfish Marina in West Palm Beach, FL. Apollo Ruiz has been a friend for over 10 years now, and he has built a reputation for bringing bars back to life with serious style. He’s a creative, Jiu Jitsu expert, and a grinder in the best way. In this episode, you’ll hear the grit it takes to chase after your dream, some of the lessons Apollo has learned from life that he applies to business, the importance of getting the small things right, and more. Show Notes: https://texasrockmilling.com/apollo-ruiz-2/

    38 min

  5. 02/13/2025

    Episode 1: The Ins and Outs of Home Appraisal (w/ Kyle & Jeff Jividen)

    Send us a text Welcome to the first episode of Dirt Talk: From the Ground Up! I’m your host and co-owner of Texas Rock Milling, Trey McCarty. In this podcast, we will be talking with construction experts, members of our team, local business leaders, artists, and more to share stories and the best ways to bring projects to life from the ground up, right here in San Antonio. Let’s get to it! The topic today is something that affects every homeowner, buyer, and seller out there: real estate appraisals. My guests are experts in this field as well as a father-son duo that have been putting price tags on properties and making deals make sense for years. Kyle Jividen is the Managing Broker at Alamo Appraisal Group and his son, Jeff, works alongside him. In this episode, you’ll hear some wild appraisal stories, home value myths, what really makes a home’s value increase, some of San Antonio’s best neighborhoods for the value, and more! Take a look at our show notes for today's conversation: https://texasrockmilling.com/alamo-appraisal-group/ Learn how Texas Rock Milling makes a difference for your build: https://texasrockmilling.com/

    26 min

  6. 01/02/2025

    Welcome to Rock Talk: From the Ground Up

    Send us a text Every earth-shaking project, idea, or passion starts at the same place: From the ground up. Rock Talk is a podcast hosted by Trey McCarty of Texas Rock Milling where we will be talking with construction experts, members of our team, local business leaders, artists, and more to share stories and the best ways to bring projects to life from the ground up, right here in San Antonio. www.texasrockmilling.com

    1 min

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Every earth-shaking project, idea, or passion starts at the same place: From the ground up.Rock Talk is a podcast by Texas Rock Milling where we will be talking with construction experts, members of our team, local business leaders, artists, and more to share stories and the best ways to bring projects to life from the ground up, right here in San Antonio.

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