2025 October issue of InMaricopa Magazine

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your business in mind from day one. It’s also important to learn from others — putting aside differences and absorbing skills from those around you is crucial to rapid growth. Overland Flat Apartments

my entire career and spent years learning what it takes to operate a successful business. One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is how crucial it is to serve customers with attentive service. One of my favorite sayings is: We go by results, not by effort. This means we meticulously focus on providing the best end product for our customers. What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean to you personally? Hispanic Heritage Month reminds me of all the amazing food our culture has to offer. In what ways does your business give back to the local community? We offer discounts for first responders and military. In the future, we strive to continue

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Andy Benedek Blue Cactus Power Washing

Elias Basurto Tint Shift

Can you share a little about your family’s

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roots and what brought you to Maricopa? I was born here in Arizona, but both of my

Have you connected with other Hispanic-owned businesses in Maricopa for collaboration or support? Not yet, but we hope to collaborate soon with Hispanic- owned and other local businesses in Maricopa. What are your hopes for the future of your business? As Maricopa continues to grow, we strive to expand into a full-service business offering window tinting, paint protection film, ceramic coating and vinyl printing.

parents are immigrants. I’m half Hungarian and half Peruvian. My parents wanted to raise me in a family-oriented city, and that’s how we made Maricopa our home. My mom was born and raised in Chimbote, Peru, and my parents moved to America more than 20 years ago. I’ve lived in Maricopa my whole life and am proud to be a Hispanic entrepreneur growing my business here. Are there traditions or values from your culture that influence how you run your business? Business runs in my family. My grandfather owned a fishing boat company in Peru, and I admired his passion and strong work ethic. My mom inspired me with her drive, and I’ve carried those same values into my business. In our culture, we are warm and affectionate, and it’s natural for me to treat my clients with that same love and care. What was the biggest challenge you faced when opening or staying open, and how did you overcome it? The hardest part was building my clientele from scratch. With con- sistency, dedication and treating every client like family, I grew little by little until we built a loyal following that continues to grow. What makes your business unique in the community? My clients and my team truly make my business unique. The services we provide aren’t just

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Can you share a little about your family’s roots and what brought you to Maricopa? My family is from El Paso, Texas, and so am I. El Paso is a town where your neighbor is your friend, and there’s always a sense of community. I chose Maricopa because it’s a small town with rapid growth and opportunity. Community is a must for me because it reminds me of home. Are there traditions or values from your culture that influence how you run your business? Absolutely. We stand by what we say and provide an honest service to the community. Creating a sense of trust between us and the customer is a priority, and serving the community brings us joy. What was the biggest challenge you faced when opening or staying open, and how did you overcome it? The biggest challenge was managing work and home life. As the business grew, so did my responsibilities at home with my loved ones. I made a commitment and rules to follow that helped me keep a healthy work-life balance. What makes your business unique in the community? I had run window tint shops

How do you hope to inspire, or what advice would you give the next generation of Hispanic entrepreneurs? My advice is to keep dreaming and have the end product of

offering the best value while maintaining the highest quality work. Tint Shift is also excited to participate in local community events.

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give the next generation of Hispanic entrepreneurs? The sky is the limit! I was only 16 years old when I started with just a dream. If I could do it, anyone can. All you need is passion, consistency and motivation to make it happen. businesses in Maricopa for collaboration or support? Yes, of course! I’m bilingual, and I connect with other Hispanic entrepreneurs in our community. We share experiences, support one another and grow together. Have you connected with other Hispanic-owned What are your hopes for the future of your business? I plan to keep expanding Blue Cactus Power Washing, continue creating job opportunities and contribute to the growth of Maricopa.

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