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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Developing Your Own Projects with Guest Zeke Freeman
May 20, 2014 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBSee BusinessofArchitecture.com for additional information on this episode and to find others like it. Click here to read more about Architect develops Urban Infill Projects In Denver, CO
Architecture Firm Succession Planning And The Power Of Design
May 13, 2014 05:00 - 31 minutes - 25.8 MBDo you have a plan to pass your firm on to someone else when you retire? For many solo architects, the firm dies when they go into semi-retirement. But it doesn't have to end that way. oday we talk with Lisa Henry, principal at Greenway Group, about ownership succession planning and ownership transition for architecture firms. We also discuss what architects can do to take a leadership role in the design process. What is the fine line between taking marching orders from the client and ov...
Strategic Planning for Architecture Firms
May 06, 2014 05:00 - 25 minutes - 21.6 MBToday we are joined by Lisa Henry, FASID, LEED AP. She is a princpal at Greenway Group, a company that gives design firms information, knowledge and counsel that enables them to focus on what they care most about: doing great work. In today's episode we discuss creating a strategic plan for your architecture firm, and how following that strategic plan can help you reach your goals. Click here to read more about Strategic Planning for Architecture Firms
Conquer Markets with Mariana Idiarte
April 29, 2014 16:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBInternational business consultant, Mariana Idiarte, is back. This time she's here to share with us strategies on how to not lose yourself and establish your architecture business in new markets. Click here to read more about Conquer New Markets: Interview with Mariana Idiarte
Design Contracts and More with Mariana Idiarte
April 22, 2014 04:30 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBIn this episode international business consultant Mariana Idiarte is back for round 2. She tell us about what she learned negotiating architectural contracts for small and large architecture firms. Click here to read more about Design Contracts with Mariana Idiarte
The Secrets to a Successful Architecture Firm: Business and Design Philosophy
April 15, 2014 05:00 - 14 minutes - 6.82 MBIn today's episode, we continue our interview with the principles of Modative - a successful Los Angeles design-build architecture firm that was founded in 2006 and has grown over the past few years. Today we discuss their goals and the principles behind their firm's success. Click here to read more about The Secrets to a Successful Architecture Firm: Business and Design Philosophy
The Secrets of a Successful Architecture Firm: Inside The Modern Architecture Firm Modative
April 08, 2014 05:00 - 12 minutes - 6.04 MBIn today's interview we take a look at a successful Los Angeles design-build architecture firm. Founded in 2006, this firm has grown leaps and bounds in the past few years. The firm melds a focus on design with an all-inclusive delivery model that includes construction services. Today we sit down with the firm's principles to discover the lessons they've learned about running a successful architectural practice over the past 7 years. Click here to read more about The Secrets of a Successful...
How To Boost Your Firm Profits - WIthout Finding More Clients
April 01, 2014 05:00 - 44 minutes - 28.1 MBDiscover why Steve Wintner's book sold out. We discuss the tips for successful architecture firm management, including accountability, employee retention, and how to calculatean hourly billing rate. Click here to read more about How To Boost Your Architecture Firm Profits - Without Finding More Clients
Management Tips for a Successful Architecture Practice
March 25, 2014 05:00 - 40 minutes - 16.1 MBListen why Steve Wintner's book is selling for over $200 on Amazon.com. We discuss the tips for successful architecture firm management, including accountability, employee retention, and how to calculate fees. Click here to read more about Management Tips for a Great Architecture Practice With Steve L. Wintner, AIA Emeritus
How To Identify (and Communicate) Your Value
March 18, 2014 05:40 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode, we discuss escaping the commodity trap and how to get clients to recognize your value. Click here to read more about Identifying (and Communicating) Your Value As An Architect
Creating a Growth Plan for an Architecture Firm
March 11, 2014 06:07 - 36 minutes - 17 MBIn this episode we discuss specialization, competitive analysis, client research, and creating a growth plan for an architecture firm. Our guest is Bob Fisher, principal of Greenway Group and Associate Publisher at Design Intelligence. Click here to read more about Creating a Growth Plan for an Architecture Firm
Getting Press For Your Architecture Work - And Other Tales Of Starting A Design Firm
March 04, 2014 06:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBIn 2009 Cavin Costello packed his bags in Connecticut after graduating with a degree in architecture in the midst of the great recession. From the start, he recognized and acted on the importance of taking calculated business risks and investing in the business. In this episode, Cavin talks about the two tools he uses to find work at his young firm: his website, and the news media. Cavin has an interesting strategy for getting featured in the media: just asking. But he does more than th...
Never Give Up! Starting a (Building) Design Firm From Scratch With Cavin Costello
February 25, 2014 04:11 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBIn 2009, as a newly minted MArch graduate, Cavin Costello moved from the East Coast to Phoenix, Arizona with high hopes of finding his dream architecture job. Over the next 4 months, he sent out over 250 resumes and made hundreds of phone calls. His tale is an inspiring story of perseverance. Four years later he is a partner after starting his own design firm. Click here to read more about Never Give Up! Lessons Learned Starting a Design Firm From Scratch
Negotiating Architectural Contracts, business tips from Business of Architecture
February 18, 2014 05:30 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBOn today's show, we talk with Mariana Idiarte about negotiating architectural contracts. She has worked with firms such as Rem Koolhaas' firm OMA to help negotiate architectural contracts. Here's the link to watch the video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyO9A_CU80I Click here to read more about Negotiating Architect Contracts
Direct Advertising And Business Development For Architects With James Butterworth
February 11, 2014 03:59 - 43 minutes - 24 MBArchitect James Butterworth shares some of the tactics he has used to grow his young architecture firm. Click here to read more about Architect James Butterworth Talks Direct Advertising Methods For Architects
From Let Go to Fully Booked Architecture Firm
February 04, 2014 07:14 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBHere on the Business of Architecture show we talk about two words that don't often go together, money and architecture. Yes, we talk about what a lot of architects don't like talking about, how to make enough money as an architect to pursue the kind of projects you want to work on. Here on the show we believe that making good money facilitiates making good architecture and living a full life that isn't hampered by the stress of paying the bills or finding the jobs. In this episode, UK arch...
Strategic Planning for Architecture Firms - Part 2
January 28, 2014 05:53 - 39 minutes - 21.7 MBClick here to read more about Selling Architecture And Architectural Photography
Episode 40 - Creating a Strategic Plan for an Architecture Firm
January 21, 2014 05:07 - 38 minutes - 23 MBWhat does it take to create a strategic plan for an architecture firm? How imporant is it? Can a firm be successful if it does not have a strategic plan in place? In today's episode we talk with Brian Lewis, principal of acla:works, one of the premier architecture firms in the Caribbean. Brian talks about the process of defining a market and developing a strategic plan. Click here to read more about Creating a Strategic Plan for an Architecture Firm
Social Media for Architecture firms
January 14, 2014 03:10 - 44 minutes - 29.2 MBIs there any point in using social media for an architecture firm? Find out if social media is right for your firm in this episode of the Business of Architecture show. Click here to read more about Social Media for Architecture firms
How To Make An Architect's Marketing Plan
January 07, 2014 06:51 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode we talk with Aurora Meneghello about why architects find it difficult to market their firms. Click here to read more about Making A Marketing Plan For An Architecture Firm
Marketing an Architecture Firm
December 31, 2013 07:59 - 37 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode we talk with Kyle McAdams, AIA, about marketing an architecture firm (part 2). Click here to read more about How To Market An Architecture Firm Part 2
Architect Marketing with Kyle McAdams
December 24, 2013 07:19 - 35 minutes - 17.3 MBMarketing 101 for Architects - a conversation with the former managing director of marketing and business development for the American Institute of Architects. Click here to read more about How To Market An Architecture Firm Part 1
Architecture Student Convert School Bus for Master's Thesis Project
December 17, 2013 06:04 - 26 minutes - 13.6 MBClick here to read more about Architecture Student Converts Bus Into Mobile Experiment - Part 2
How to Get Press as an Architect
December 10, 2013 08:17 - 33 minutes - 16.3 MBYou can find out more about his project at his website, HankBoughtABus.com where Hank and his two Justin Evidon and Vince Butitta have documented their road trip with pictures and photographs. What originally attracted me to this story is not only the uniqueness of the project, but also the way they have embraced social media and online tools to share their experiment. This is a story that truly "went viral". I highly recommend you visit hankboughtabus.com just to feast your eyes on th...
Internet Marketing for Architects - Eric Bobrow
December 03, 2013 04:40 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBClick here to read more about Internet Marketing for Architects
How to reach your full potential as an architect - Interview with Eric Corey Freed
November 26, 2013 05:24 - 38 minutes - 18.4 MBToday we talk about why architect Eric Corey Freed tells clients the kinds of buildings they need to build and not vice versa, the biggest threat to your success, how to get press as an architect, and the difference between architects who know how to market and those who don't, that is just a few of the topics we cover...so without further adeiu, here's the show... Click here to read more about Succeeding As An Architect: What Is Holding you Back?
Setting and Achieving Goals with Architect Eric Corey Freed Organic Architect
November 19, 2013 05:42 - 39 minutes - 26.6 MBClick here to read more about Setting and Achieving Goals As An Architect With Eric Corey Freed
How to Get Public Sector Clients as an Architect
November 12, 2013 06:37 - 27 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode, we talk with Bernie Siben on how to get public sector clients as an architect. Click here to read more about How to Get Public Sector Clients as an Architect
How to write a great Statement of Qualifications for an Architecture Firm
November 05, 2013 04:30 - 35 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this episode Bernie Siben tells us how to write a great Statement of Qualifications for an architecture firm. Click here to read more about How to Write A Great Statement of Qualifications
David Doucette interview - Architect Design Build
October 29, 2013 04:30 - 38 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode we discuss the question: How Does an Architect Design and Build? Architect David Doucette talks about the difficulties he had in running a design build firm as an architect and the mistakes you should avoid if you are setting out to do this on your own. Click here to read more about How Does An Architect Design And Build?
How To Design Build - Interview with Architect David Doucette
October 22, 2013 17:30 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBClick here to read more about How To Design Build, Avoide These Mistakes For Success With David Doucette
Rem Koolhaas Designed Milstein Hall a Disaster Says Cornell Professor
October 15, 2013 02:55 - 48 minutes - 22.6 MBClick here to read more about Rem Koolhaas Designed Milstein Hall a Disaster Says Cornell University Professor of Architecture
Architect Builds Own Modern Modular Home - Business of Architecture
October 08, 2013 15:41 - 32 minutes - 9.77 MBHow to build your own modern modular home - interview with architect Heather Johnston. This is part 2 of my interview with Heather where we discuss how she designed and build a modern modular home in sunny La Jolla, California. Click here to read more about Build Your Own Home - Architect Heather Johnston Builds Her Own Modern Modular Home
Marketing for Architects - Business of Architecture Show Episode 24
October 01, 2013 03:18 - 46 minutes - 17.3 MBAn in depth look at marketing for architects. In this episode we discuss the 7 point system to successfully market a small architecture firm. I talk with Richard Petrie about how he helped residential architect Mona Quinn set up systems to book her firm solid in 4 months. Click here to read more about Marketing An Architecture Firm - 6 Figure Marketing Consultants Reveals All
My Journey To Starting My Own Architecture Business - Heather Johnston AIA
September 24, 2013 03:30 - 31 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this interview architect Heather Johnston AIA tells us how she started her own architecture firm. We talk about architectural education, and how to find clients for an architecture firm. Click here to read more about Starting An Architecture Firm With Architect Heather Johnston AIA
Social Media For Architects With Architect William J Martin Part 2
September 17, 2013 13:39 - 27 minutes - 10.1 MBConversation with social media maven and architect William J Martin. Click here to read more about Social Media For Architects With Architect William J Martin
Starting an Architecture Firm - Interview with Architect William J Martin
September 10, 2013 04:39 - 37 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode of the Business of Architecture show, I discuss starting an architecture firm with Architect William J Martin. Click here to read more about Starting an Architecture Firm - Interview with Sole Practitioner William J Martin, Architect
020 Marketing An Architecture Firm Part 2 - Interview with Architect Mona Quinn
September 03, 2013 03:30 - 53 minutes - 19.5 MBToday's episode is part two of marketing an architecture firm with architect Mona Quinn, principal of Callidus Architects in Wellington, New Zealand. In this interview Architect Mona Quinn takes us behind the scenes of the successful marketing plan that booked her residential architecture firm solid in four months. Callidus architects is a New Zealand firm that specializes in the restoration and preservation of character homes. If you are a residential architect and you want more of the ri...
019 Mona Quinn Marketing an Architecture Firm
August 27, 2013 15:44 - 36 minutes - 12.9 MBIn today's episode we talk with Mona Quinn, principal of Callidus Architects in Wellington, New Zealand. If you are a solo architect and you have questions about marketing an architecture firm, you won't want to miss this episode. We discuss: How to go from justifying your fees to having your clients accept they without question How to get the right clients to come to you How to raise your fees by connecting with your clients How to get out of the commodity rat race and be recognized fo...
018 Matthew Segal on Developing a Post Office into a 4 unit Residential Project
August 20, 2013 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBMatthew Segal recently bought a former post office building and converted it into a 4 unit residential project which he just sold. Matthew Segal acted as the developer, designer, and builder for the project. Click here to read more about Matthew Segal on Architect As Developer ang His First Project, the Fancy Lofts
017 Matthew Segal of Jonathan Segal FAIA
August 14, 2013 01:25 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBThis is part 1 of my interview with Matthew Segal. As a young designer working for Jonathan Segal, FAIA, Matthew developed, designed and built his own 4-unit multi-family project in San Diego, California. In this interview we discuss his work at Jonathan Segal Architect and lessons he has learned about architecture, development and construction. Click here to read more about Matthew Segal on Architect as Developer and Real Estate Development
016 Rob Paulus AIA Architect as Developer
August 07, 2013 16:16 - 40 minutes - 15.2 MBRob Paulus AIA has produced exceptional work from his home town of Tucson, Arizona. In addition to creating beautiful commercial and residential projects, Paulus has also been part of the development team on some of his projects. Click here to read more about Rob Paulus AIA Architect as Developer Interview Part 2
015 Architect Rob Paulus, AIA, Architect as Developer
July 31, 2013 13:15 - 35 minutes - 13.1 MBIn today's interview I talk with Rob Paulus, AIA. Rob is an architect in Tucson Arizona with a keen design sense that reflects the rugged desert surrounding Tucson. In addition to being an architect, Rob has also participated in the development of several projects as an "Architect as Developer". Click here to read more about Rob Paulus AIA, Architect as Developer
013 Archispeak Podcast with Cormac Phalen, Evan Troxel and Neal Pann - Part II
July 23, 2013 05:00 - 23 minutes - 9.04 MBThis is part II of the episode where I talk with the creators of the wildly successful podcast that "dares to peek under the architectural kimono" and tell us what architecture is really about. Join Neal Pann, Evan Troxel, Cormac Phalen and I as we discuss social media for architects, architect's websites, and creating good architecture. Click here to read more about The Archispeak Podcast Crew Part II
013 Archispeak Podcast with Cormac Phalen, Evan Troxel and Neal Pann
July 16, 2013 22:03 - 24 minutes - 9.16 MBIn this episode I talk with the creators of the wildly successful podcast that "dares to peek under the architectural kimono" and tell us what architecture is really about. Join Neal Pann, Evan Troxel, Cormac Phalen and I as we discuss social media for architects, architect's websites, and creating good architecture. Click here to read more about Archispeak Podcast Crew on Business of Achitecture
012 Crowdsourcing Real Estate Investments with Ben Miller of Fundrise.com
July 09, 2013 04:50 - 31 minutes - 11.8 MBJoin Ben Miller and I as we discuss real estate investing, the mistakes architects make when developing their own projects, and more. Ben Miller is co-founder of Fundrise.com, a crowdfunding site for real estate investments. Fundrise is changing the way real estate development happens by putting power back in the hands of local residents. Instead of developments being funded by large, heavily capitalized institutional investors, Fundrise allows boutique investors to get part of the action by...
011: Crowdsourcing Real Estate Investments with Ben Miller of Fundrise.com
July 02, 2013 14:17 - 22 minutes - 8.35 MBToday's guest is Ben Miller, co-founder of Fundrise.com. Fundrise is changing the way real estate development happens by putting power back in the hands of local residents. Fundrise is a crowdsourcing platform for funding real estate developments. Instead of developments being funded by large, heavily capitalized institutional investors, Fundrise allows boutique investors to get part of the action by investing as little as $100 to a development project. Fundrise gives individuals the ability...
010 Pat Flynn - Lessons Learned from Internet Marketing
June 17, 2013 07:42 - 37 minutes - 13.9 MBBrought to you by the Business of Architect Podcast . Today's guest was listed by Forbes Magazine as one of the ten most transparent leaders in business and profiled in the New York Times as a case study in online business building. Pat Flynn is a bestselling author and recently released a new book "Let Go", a memoir about his journey from being laid off from his job as an intern architect in 2008 to building an online business that now makes him $50,000 dollars a month. Pat's story shows h...
009 Gregory LaVardera - Solo Architect and Selling Modern House Plans Online
June 04, 2013 15:00 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBGregory LaVardera is a sole practitioner who runs a modern design architecture firm in New Jersey, just outside of Philadelphia. Greg is known for his innovative designs, including his modern home plan catalog, steel shipping box home designs, and the work of his architectural firm. Click here to read more about Selling Modern House Plans Online With Sole Practitioner Gregory LaVardera, Architect
008 Al Cross - Working at a Large Architecture firm - PGAV Destinations
May 21, 2013 04:34 - 54 minutes - 20.6 MBAl Cross is a Vice President at PGAV Destinations, a St. Louis firm that designs theme parks. Some of PGAV's latest projects include the Space Shuttle Atlantis Complex and Lost Kingdom at the Tulsa Zoo. In our interview Al talks about one thing his firm looks for when hiring fresh graduates and the two business strategies that have helped PGAV succeed. Click here to read more about Designing Destination Resorts At A Large Architecture Firm With Al Cross