ENTREPRENEURSHIP

ENTREPRENEURSHIP INNOVATOR

T. DUSTIN WILLIAMS

Fascinated with art, fashion and entrepreneurship, Williams grew up in Arizona taking private art classes, learning how to utilize space, color and contrast.

HYPE PHARM/ GREEN MANGO PEST CONTROL WILLIAMS WAS ALWAYS intrigued by the business world, wanting to infuse an artistic perspective into the corporate environment.

He began his entrepreneurial journey by identifying industries that seemed lackluster or outdated, finding that pest control, carpet cleaning and auto glass services had been run and branded the same way for decades.

He established Hype Pharm, Arizona’s premier home service companies, which includes Agave Auto Glass, Coconut Cleaning and Green Mango Pest Control, as a solution.

Williams credits his business partner, Cameron Bawden, pictured left, for “being the reason I could be balanced as he [Bawden] is a world-class operator, allowing me to be creative and push limits.”

“By creating an unforgettable experience with unparalleled results and a creative artistic brand, we revolutionized the industry,” says Williams.

What does it mean to be an innovator to you?

Being an innovator to me means transcending boundaries that others too easily accept and not settling for mediocrity in the perpetual pursuit of greatness. •

@tdustinwilliams, @hype_pharm

ENTREPRENEURSHIP INNOVATOR

T. DUSTIN’S PICKS

WHO AND WHAT INSPIRES HIM

BRAD LEAVITT A Finer Touch Construction Brad Leavitt is president and founder of A Finer Touch Construction, a Scottsdale-based luxury residential and commercial builder. AFT Construction, as it’s known throughout the industry, is an award-winning construction firm which has continued to exceed industry standards and create strong client relationships based on integrity, reliability and quality. Leavitt also hosts “The AFT Construction Podcast,” which covers marketing, social media, entrepreneurship, organization, building science and construction with a focus on bringing value to its listeners, no matter the industry. www.aftconstruction.com, @aft_construction CAMERON BAWDEN Entrepreneur In addition to being Williams’s business partner at Hype Pharm, Bawden is the founder of Green Mango Pest Control, one of the largest pest control companies in Arizona, and Black Hat Security, the fastestgrowing private home security provider in the state. www.greenmangopest.com, @greenmangopestcontrol, www.blackhatsecurity.com, @blackhatsecurity

CRAIG BREINHOLT Breinholt Insurance Group Breinholt Insurance Group is a professional independent insurance agency specializing in brokerage and consulting services with deep roots in the Arizona desert. www.breinholtinsurance.com

DR. BRIAN HARRIS Dentist A nationally recognized and top-ranked cosmetic dentist, Dr. Harris is known for his ability to create beautiful-looking smiles. Harris Dental in Phoenix offers comprehensive dental services: from general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry to dental implants and virtual smile consultations so patients know what to expect even before coming into the office. www.harrisdental.com, @harrisdentalexperience

KURTIS TOOLSON Chunk Cookies Kurtis Toolson is the founder behind Chunk Cookies, delivering fresh and warm, melt-in-your-mouth cookies straight to customers’ doorsteps, as well as at two locations in Gilbert and Tempe. www.chunkcookies.com, @chunkcookies