Business of Architecture Podcast
607 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 271 ratingsDiscover strategies, tips and secrets for running a fun, flexible and profitable architecture practice. The focus here is simple: discussion of ways for architects to create a dream architecture practice: design what you want, when you want, and get paid well for it.
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157: Entrepreneur Architect: Design Build as a Franchise with Victor Caban-Diaz
May 24, 2016 04:30 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBToday we’re speaking with Victor Caban-Diaz about his new firm he’s planning on starting in the architect- as-developer business model. In today’s show you’ll discover:
156 Entrepreneur Architect: Building Community with Courtney Brinegar
May 17, 2016 04:30 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBCourtney Brinegar is a Houston based architect who was recently selected as a finalist for her proposal to create a nonprofit organization.
155: Managing your Architecture Firm’s Reputation with Albert W. Rubling Jr.
May 03, 2016 04:30 - 36 minutes - 25 MBToday’s the second half of my interview with Albert W. Rubeling,Jr. FAIA. He is an accomplished architecture, leader and author of the book,“How to Start and Operate your Own Design Firm.” He is theSenior Vice President of Rubling and Associates, a JMT Division. In2015, he served as the 53rd Chancellor of the College ofFellows. In today’s show you’ll discover:
154 Using Strategic Thinking to Overcome the Challenges of Starting an Architecture Firm Albert W. Rubling Jr.
April 26, 2016 12:34 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBChances are, you’ve either started an architecture firm in the past or are thinking of doing so sometime in the future. Today’s guest is Albert W. Rubeling, Jr. FAIA. He is an accomplished architecture, leader and author of the book, “How to Start and Operate your Own Design Firm.” He is the Senior Vice President of Rubling and Associates, a JMT Division. In 2015, he served as the 53rd Chancellor of the College of Fellows. In today’s show you’ll discover:
153 Less Fires, Less Stress and More Money for Your Architecture Firm with Norbert Lemermeyer
April 19, 2016 04:30 - 27 minutes - 19 MBWhat does it mean to have business systems and how can they help you as an architect to have less fire, less stress and more money? Today’s the second half of my interview with Norbert Lemermeyer. He is the co-author of “The E-myth Architects” and the founder of Architecture Plus Business. He’s an architect and understands the business of architecture inside and out. In today’s show you’ll discover:
152 Working Smarter, Not Harder with Norbert Lemermeyer
April 12, 2016 04:30 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIs it possible to be a business owner and have the lifestyle of your dreams? Most architecture firm owners fall into the trap of working all the time or never really being able to get the financial independence they want and deserve after working for so many years. Today’s guest is Norbert Lemermeyer. He is the co-author of “The E-myth Architects” He’s the founder of Architecture Plus Business, he’s an architect and understands the business of architecture inside and out. In today’s show y...
151 How to Make Bookkeeping Work for your Architecture Firm with Rick Wolnitzek
April 05, 2016 04:30 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBRick Wolnitzek is the founder and principal of Wolnitzek Architects and the creator of the Project BluePrint process. The Project BluePrint was given its name in 2004 although the methods that are used trace their roots back to planning for Comair, a regional airline, in the 1980s, and for Campbell County Fiscal Court through the 1990s. Wolnitzek Architects was founded in 1980 and has operated under various names, e.g. Frederick Wolnitzek, Architect; Wolnitzek Howard Architects; HW A...
Accounting for Architects with Rick Wolnitzek
March 22, 2016 04:30 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MBRick Wolnitzek is the founder and principal of Wolnitzek Architects and the creator of the Project BluePrint process. The Project BluePrint was given its name in 2004 although the methods that are used trace their roots back to planning for Comair, a regional airline, in the 1980s, and for Campbell County Fiscal Court through the 1990s. Wolnitzek Architects was founded in 1980 and has operated under various names, e.g. Frederick Wolnitzek, Architect; Wolnitzek Howard Architects; HW A...
Clients, Competition and Visually Sensational Projects with Alex Michaelis
March 15, 2016 04:30 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this episode you’ll hear with Rion Willard as he sits down with UK Based Architect, Alex Michaelis of Michaelis Boyd. Established in 1995 by Alex Michaelis and Tim Boyd, MB has earned a reputation for simple, elegant architecture with an emphasis on sustainable, environmentally sound solutions. Alex and Tim met while working at the same practice, having earned their stripes at some of the industry’s largest companies, including Richard Rogers & Partners, Colquhoun, Miller & Partners, and ...
148: Overcome Hurdles and Get More Work for your Architecture Firm with Peter Barber
March 08, 2016 05:30 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBToday a special guest host takes over the Business of Architecture show with our first ever “UK Edition”. Rion Willard is the founder/director of The Thinking Hand Studio, a UK-based architecture practice. Today is the second part of Rion Willard’s interview with British architect Peter Barber. Architect Peter Barber worked with Richard Rogers, Will Alsop and Jestico Whiles prior to establishing his own practice in 1989. He is currently a lecturer and design tutor at the Universi...
147 Innovation and Education in Architecture with Peter Barber
March 02, 2016 05:30 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBToday Rion Willard interviews British Architect, Peter Barber. Peter Barber worked with Richard Rogers, Will Alsop and Jestico+Whiles prior to establishing his own practice in 1989. He is currently a lecturer and design tutor at the University of Westminster. He has lectured about the work of the Practice at many institutions, including the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Architectural League in New York, and numerous international and domestic university schools of architecture...
146: A New Architect Business Model: Do Good, Make Money, and Design Like You Give A Damn with Roy Decker
February 23, 2016 05:30 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBToday is the second part of my interview with Roy Decker partner at Duvall Decker in Jacksonville, Mississippi. In this episode you’ll discover:
145 Develop Design Maintain: A New Entrepreneurial Practice Model with Roy Decker
February 16, 2016 05:30 - 34 minutes - 24 MBOur Guest today is Roy Decker partner at Duvall Decker in Jacksonville, Mississippi In this episode you’ll discover:
144 Unconventional Strategies for Professional and Personal Growth with Arianna Leopard
February 09, 2016 05:30 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBThis is the second part of the interview with Arianna Leopard, Business Development Manager of AB Studio. In this episode you’ll discover:
143 Keys to Success in Marketing with Arianna Leopard
February 02, 2016 05:30 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBToday’s guest is Business Development Manager of AB Studio, Arianna Leopard. In this episode you’ll discover:
142 Running a Successful Architecture Firm with Clay Aurell
January 26, 2016 05:30 - 24 minutes - 17.3 MBThis is the second part of the interview with Clay Aurell. Clay is a principle at AB Design Studio an Architecture Firm based in Santa Barbara, California. He’s been recognized locally and nationally as an influential leader in design and architecture. Today, Clay Aurell shares how he and his partner, Josh Blumer, have built AB Design Studio into an architecture firm recognized around the world for incredible design and client service. In this episode you’ll discover:
141 Growing an Architecture Firm with Clay Aurell
January 19, 2016 05:30 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBClay Aurell is a principle at AB Design Studio an Architecture Firm based in Santa Barbara, California. He’s been recognized locally and nationally as an influential leader in design and architecture. Today, Clay Aurell shares how he and his partner, Josh Blumer, have built AB Design Studio into an architecture firm recognized around the world for incredible design and client service. In this episode you’ll discover:
140: Architect for Humanity with Eric Cesal
January 12, 2016 05:30 - 33 minutes - 23 MBThis is the second part of the interview with Eric Cesal, Architect and Author of Down Detour Road: An Architect in Search of Practice. He is also the former director of Architecture for Humanity. In this episode you’ll discover:
139 Understanding the Ideal Architect with Eric Cesal
January 05, 2016 05:30 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBToday’s guest is Eric Cesal, Architect and Author of Down Detour Road: An Architect in Search of Practice. He is also the former director of Architecture for Humanity. In this episode you’ll discover:
138 Discovering your Brand Essence with Josh Miles
December 22, 2015 05:30 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThis is the second part of the interview with Josh Miles, author of the book Bold Brand: The New Rules for Differentiating, Branding and Marketing your Professional Services Firm. He’s also the co-founder of a successful visuals identify and branding firm: Miles Herndon In this episode you’ll learn:
137: Using the Power of Branding to Build Relationships with Josh Miles
December 15, 2015 16:05 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBToday’s guest is Josh Miles, author of the book Bold Brand: The New Rules for Differentiating, Branding and Marketing your Professional Services Firm. He’s also the co-founder of a successful visual identity and branding firm: Miles Herndon On this episode you’ll discover:
136: Effectively Marketing Your Architecture Firm to Potential Clients with Karen Compton
December 08, 2015 05:30 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MBToday’s guest is a Business Development Strategist and Coach for the A/E/C Industry who has been the Director of Business Development and Director of Marketing for small companies, mid-sized multi-office firms and international corporations. Karen Compton is the Principle AK3 Consulting; she focuses on helping firms with under 50 employees increase revenue and market share by taking a strategic focus. On this episode you’ll discover:
135: Finding the Best Talent for your Architecture Firm with Karen Compton
December 01, 2015 05:30 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBToday’s guest is a Business Development Strategist and Coach for the A/E/C Industry who has been the Director of Business Development and Director of Marketing for small companies, mid-sized multi-office firms and international corporations. Karen Compton is the Principle AK3 Consulting; she focuses on helping firms with under 50 employees increase revenue and market share by taking a strategic focus. On this episode you’ll discover:
134: Secrets to Getting Started as an Architect-Developer with Soheil Nakhshab
November 24, 2015 05:30 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBHave you ever wanted to develop your own projects? You know, have control over the design and reap the profit from all of your hard work? Today's we'll be speaking with the CEO of one of San Diego's premiere boutique urban residential developers. His company designs, develops and builds beautiful, contemporary single and multi-family projects, which both add to the local community make beautiful spaces for people to live in San Diego. Soheil Nakhshab is the CEO of Nakhshab Developmen...
133: Profiting from your Projects with Soheil Nakhshab
November 17, 2015 05:30 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBHave you ever worked with a client and thought - if I were in their shoes I'd do things differently? Perhaps you've daydreamed about what you'd do if you held the purse strings - and had 100% design control. Would you design your projects the same? And what if you could make a profit off of the project, not just collect a fee? Today's guest has done just that. On this episode, you'll hear from the CEO of one of San Diego's premiere boutique urban residential developers. ...
132: Boosting Your Income with Doug Patt
November 10, 2015 05:30 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBToday you're going to learn about earning money or pursuing a passion that isn't directly related designing buildings. You'll also discover how to tap into the power of YouTube to market your practice. Our guest today works with the firm of Joeb Moore designing high-end custom homes, based in Greenwich, CT. He's worked on projects that have been published nationally in professional journals and magazines. In addition to practicing architecture, he is the creator of 'How To Ar...
131: Turning Ideas into Products with Doug Patt
November 03, 2015 05:30 - 39 minutes - 27.6 MBHave you ever felt that you have a creation inside of you waiting to come out? Perhaps an invention that you're sure would change the world, or perhaps a book that you would love to write. Today's show is all about taking your skills and training as an architect and applying it to other areas like writing and product development. Our guest today currently works with the firm of Joeb Moore designing high-end custom homes, based in Greenwich, CT. He's developed projects that have b...
130: Passing the Architect Registration Examination with Michael Riscica
October 27, 2015 04:30 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBAre you working toward passing the Architect Registration Examination? Today's guest is Michael Riscica - blogger and founder of the website YoungArchitect.com. Passing the Architect Registration Examination can be an intimidating prospect. Michael has created resources to help make it easier. In today's episode you'll discover:
129: Landing your next Request for Proposal with Michael Riscica
October 20, 2015 04:30 - 39 minutes - 27 MBHow do you stand out when responding to your next Request for Proposal? Today we're joined by Michael Riscica, a Facilities Project Manager for the City of Portland, Oregon. Michael is a young architect and blogger at Youngarchitect.com. In today's episode you'll discover:
128: Attracting High-End Architecture Clients
October 13, 2015 04:30 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBWould you like to find and target high-end clients? Today’s guest is Rion Willard, owner of The Thinking Hands Studio. He obtained his Diploma and Degree at the Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London and his professional qualifications were obtained from Cambridge University. His work has been exhibited in London and internationally and has been featured in publications and architecture journals. In this episode of the Business of Architecture show, you’ll discover:
127: Developing an Effective Quality Management Process
October 06, 2015 04:30 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBDo you have a quality management process for your architecture firm? Today’s guest is Brian Palmquist, the Director of Quality at Ledcor and author of The Architect’s Guide to Construction: Tales from the Trenches Book 1 (An Architect’s Guide - Tales from the Trenches): In this episode of the Business of Architecture show, you’ll discover:
126: Best Practices for Ensuring Quality in Every Project
September 29, 2015 04:30 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBHow do you ensure quality in each architecture project? Today’s guest is Brian Palmquist, the Director of Quality at Ledcor and author of The Architect’s Guide to Construction: Tales from the Trenches Book 1 (An Architect’s Guide - Tales from the Trenches).
125: How to Quickly Grow Your Business and Maintain Momentum
September 22, 2015 04:30 - 26 minutes - 18.7 MBHow to Quickly Grow your Business and Maintain Momentum What makes a firm successful? How can you use the secrets of success to quickly grow your practice? Today’s guest is David Kuhlman, Partner at Axiom Consulting Partners and author of Leading Firms: How Great Professional Service Firms Succeed & How Your Firm Can Too. In this episode of the Business of Architecture show, you’ll discover:
124: Driving Success in Your Firm
September 15, 2015 04:30 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBIs everyone in your firm on the same page? How do you align the people in your firm for success? Today's guest is David Kuhlman, Partner at Axiom Consulting Partners and Author of "Leading Firms: How Great Professional Service Firms Succeed & How Your Firm Can Too" In this episode of the Business of Architecture show, you'll discover:
How to Turn Competition into Referrals
September 08, 2015 11:51 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBHow can you develop a strategic point of different that turns competition into referrals? What is point of difference and why is that powerful for a firm? Today's guest is Sandra Bekhor, President of Bekhor Management.
122: How To Turn Strangers Into Clients
September 01, 2015 07:35 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBBusiness is all about relationships. You've heard it a thousand times so I'm not going to say it again. But it is all about the relationships. :) In this episode of the Business of Architecture podcast, I talk with marketing and management consultant Sandra Bekhor about how to turn strangers into clients.
Big Levers for Growing Your Practice
August 25, 2015 04:30 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBPaul Traynor is the President of Light Bureau, a UK lighting design consultancy. In this episode, Paul talks about the early days growing his practice, including the 'big levers' that made a dramatic impact on the success of his practice.
120: Design Practice Fundamentals
August 18, 2015 15:08 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBDiscover hard-won lessons from 17 years of running a design practice. Paul Traynor, principal of Light Bureau, a UK-based lighting design consultancy shares lessons learned from years of running his own practice is the biggest recession in recent memory. You'll discover: How to delegate successfully and meet your deadlines How to manage your projects on a weekly basis Paul's favorite project management software How to figure out your project fee Go to Business of Architecture to find out ...
119: Start An Architecture Firm: Get Your First Projects
August 11, 2015 04:30 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBDiscover how architect Anthony Laney transitioned from his job as a full-time employee to owning his own architecture practice that is poised to grow. Click here to see this episode on Business of Architecture.
Gameplan to Launch a New Modern Architecture Firm with Anthony Laney
August 04, 2015 04:30 - 37 minutes - 26 MBDiscover battle tested tips and secrets for launching a successful, design-focused architecture firm. Los Angeles architect Anthony Laney reveals the gameplan he used to launch his new modern design firm. Got to Business of Architecture to discover the gameplan to launch a new modern architecture firm.
117: Branding An Architecture Firm
July 28, 2015 04:30 - 42 minutes - 33.9 MBSet your firm apart with a powerful brand. Today we discuss branding for architecture firms - and how to create a powerful, authentic brand for your firm. Click here to read this episode on Business of Architecture.
116: 7 Lessons Learned Working With Professional Services Firms
July 21, 2015 04:30 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this episode you'll discover the list of 'lessons learned' that Mark Busse and Ben Garfinkel shared with me recently. These lessons include: Marketing should not be ignored Employees want more than money It's fine to say 'no' Your online reputation matters What you say is less important than what you believe Count on technology to be a game-changer Baby Boomers are retiring and the rising generation will make changes. There's a special surprise the end of this episode, so make su...
Successfull Architecture Firm Management for Profit
July 14, 2015 04:30 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBDiscover tips for managing your small architecture firm in this interview with business consultant and CFO Hugh Glazer. Click here to see this episode on Business of Architecture.
Top Financial Management Mistakes of Small Architecture Firms
July 07, 2015 04:30 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBDo you make these top financial management mistakes in your architecture practice? Today we speak with Hugh Glazer, CPA, a business and financial management consultant for the AEC industry. In this episode, you'll discover: The number 1 secret to scaling a profitable architecture practice (4:01) The top business mistakes small architecture firms make (5:05) The difference between cash basis and accrual accounting, and why this matters to your bottom line (7:30) The rolling 13-week spre...
Houzz: A Platform For Residential Architects and Designers Part 2
June 30, 2015 05:00 - 42 minutes - 33.8 MBDiscover resources for architects and designers on Houzz.com. Listen to the full interview for more information. Know more about this Business of Architecture episode, click here.
Houzz: A Platform For Residential Architects and Designers
June 23, 2015 05:34 - 37 minutes - 29.7 MBFind out more about the Houzz platform, and how it can help you as a residential architect and designer. Discover the platform for architects and designers in Business of Architecture.
How To Win Large Architecture Contracts Part 2
June 16, 2015 05:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBLooking for creative, effective way to get a leg up on your next RFP response? Listen in as RFP winning guru Frank Aldridge reveals a cool strategy for landing that big contract. Know how to win large architecture contracts in Business of Architecture.
110: How To Win Large Architecture Contracts
June 09, 2015 04:30 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this episode you'll discover a killer strategy for winning large architecture contracts and working with large organizations. Click here to know more about this episode in the Business of Architecture.
109: 4 Best Business Types For Architecture Firms
June 02, 2015 05:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode we discuss the 4 main business entity types for architecture firms. Go to Business of Architecture and know the best business types for architecture firms.
108: Business Formation For Architects
May 26, 2015 20:06 - 46 minutes - 21.6 MBLearn everything you ever wanted to know about legal entities for architecture firms. Discover more in the Business of Arcitecture by clicking here.