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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453: Radical Practice with Marlon & Meryati Blackwell
February 20, 2023 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBToday I will be speaking with Principals Marlon and Meryati Blackwell of Marlon Blackwell Architects. Despite operating in a region where architecture can be overlooked, the Blackwells’ firm has amassed an important and impressive body of work across a wide range of project types. The firm is ready to tackle any project that serves the common good, regardless of scale and budget while applying the highest standard of design. Marlon Blackwell, FAIA, is a practicing architect in Fayettevil...
452: Boldly Innovating in Construction with Dan Sullivan
February 13, 2023 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBToday I will be speaking with KOVA Vice President Dan Sullivan, AIA, NCARB––a licensed architect who has never really practiced “traditional” architecture––has set out to develop circularity-driven building solutions to enhance building performance and longevity from the inside out. His initial experience lay with whimsical designs in China and Israel, Burning Man’s Catacomb of Veils, and progressive, geometric architecture practice. As Head of Design for Google Architecture’s R+D Lab,...
451: The Future of Construction with Roger Krulak
February 06, 2023 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBToday I have the pleasure of speaking with Roger Krulak, CEO of Full Stack Modular. For twelve years, Roger served as SVP of Mixed Use and Residential Development at the Forest City Ratner Companies (FCRC). During that time, he was responsible for entitling and planning over 1,000 residential apartment units integrated into many of FCRC’s retail projects. Roger spearheaded the first R&D project for modular construction at FCRC in 2008. This initiative led to the creation of FC Modular...
450: How to Worry About a Recession with Trevor Abramson
January 30, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBToday I am speaking with Trevor Abramson, FAIA, founding partner of both Abramson Teiger Architects and Abramson Architects. With over three decades of commitment to his craft, Trevor Abramson strives to promote the art of architecture by evoking a deeply felt emotional and spiritual response from clients, critics and the public. His multi-faceted practice, initially focusing on single-family residences, now encompasses ecclesiastical commissions, educational facilities and varied commer...
449: Is It Really a Collections Issue? with Yotam Kedem & Lior Schnabel of Precise International
January 23, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBToday I will be speaking with Lior Schnabel and Yotam Kedem, partners at Precise International, a leading financial management and control service provider for architectural, engineering and law firms. Yotam leads the New York office and Lior leads the international services. Precise was established more than 25 years ago in Israel in 1996, and started to provide international services in 2011. They assist their clients in increasing their businesses efficiency, improve their Key Perf...
449: Is It Really a Collections Issue? with Yotam Kedem & Lior Schnabel of Precise Interior
January 23, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBToday I will be speaking with Lior Schnabel and Yotam Kedem, partners at Precise Interior, a leading financial management and control service provider for architectural, engineering and law firms. Yotam leads the New York office and Lior leads the international services. Precise was established more than 25 years ago in Israel in 1996, and started to provide international services in 2011. They assist their clients in increasing their businesses efficiency, improve their Key Performan...
448: Publishing an Architectural Monograph with Jorge Arango
January 16, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBWhat does it take to publish an architectural monograph? When is the right time to publish your work in this format? Celebrated architect and designer Orlando Diaz-Azcuy recently published "Soul: Interiors by Orlando Diaz-Azcuy" with the help of author Jorge Arango. In this episode, we speak with Arango, who gives tips and answers to commonly asked questions about publishing an architectural monograph. To learn more about Jorge visit his: Website: http://js-arango.com/contact.htm...
447: Modern Residential Design Secrets with Luis Murillo
January 09, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBLuis Murillo, born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, is the founder of LMD Architecture studio, based in Los Angeles, California. In today's episode, you'll discover how Luis runs and manages his modern residential design studio. To learn more about Luis visit his: Website:https://lmdarchitecture.com/meet-the-team/ Houzz: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lmd-architecture-studio-pfvwus-pf~1260309326? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmdarch...
446: Building an Award Winning Residential Architectural Practice with Nate McBride
January 02, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBArchitect Nate McBride founded his eponymous firm, McBride Architects in 1983. The firm has completed many award-winning residential, cultural and educational projects. You may have seen their work featured in publications such as Architectural Record, Elle Decor, the Boston Globe, and more. In today's episode, you'll discover how McBride developed his design firm, including the challenges and bumps along the way. To learn more about Nate visit his: Website: https://www.mcbride-a...
445: Doing the Best Work with the Best People with Betsy Vohs
December 26, 2022 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBBetsy Vohs is the founder of Studio BV, a design-focused architectural practice based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After a successful career at Gensler, Betsy launched Studio BV to create a design-focused, intimate experience for her clientele. In this episode, you'll discover how Betsy grew her design-driven office to a studio of 15 people with her philosophy of "doing the best work with the best people." To learn more about Betsy visit her: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/comp...
444: Leading Teams and Managing Projects in Architecture with Drew Deering
December 19, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBDrew Deering is an associate principal at the architecture firm Moody Nolan, the largest African-American owned architectural firm in the US. On this podcast interview, Drew shares how he manages complex teams and projects to deliver superior client results. To learn more about Drew visit his: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ddeering/ AIA profile: https://network.aia.org/network/members/profile?UserKey=77219151-6128-475f-b487-d50e53e6c83c Website: http://moodynolan.com/ ...
443: Using Your Architectural Super Powers Outside of Architecture with Jake Rudin and Erin Pellegrino
December 12, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBThis week, I'm speaking with Jake Rudin and Erin Pellegrino, Founders of Out of Architecture, a career consulting firm interested in exploring the value of their skills both in and out of the architectural profession. Jake has a decade of experience in building things from the ground up. At Adidas, he leads teams in Computational Design, Digital Technologies, and Pattern Engineering. Previously, Jake was the Director of Business Development at an EdTech Startup, worked around the world a...
442: Why Design React Mode is Shrinking your Business with Michael Bernard
December 05, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBToday we will be speaking with Michael Bernard AIA. He is the founder of Virtual Practice Consulting, where he provides strategic advice to design and construction firms. He was a professor in the architecture department at The California College of the Arts in San Francisco for many years and previously served as a director on the board of the San Francisco chapter of the AIA and on the board of the AIA California Council. He’s led several committees and served as Architect Advisor to the...
441: Working Successfully with Developers with Harshad Pillai
November 28, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBToday I will be speaking with Harshad Pillai who is the Director of Fogarty Finger, an architecture firm committed to redefining the urban built environment through projects that are as evocative as they are pragmatic. Harshad is currently overseeing the development of over 3 million square-feet of projects across various sectors of New York. Astoria West has more than 500 units soon to be available, as well as the Rise and NOVA in Long Island City. Previously overseeing a range of multif...
440: Making Expediting Sexy with Jesse Tarr
November 21, 2022 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week I have the pleasure to be speaking with Jesse Tarr who is the founder and president of CityPermits. City Permits was established in 2009 as a small company consisting of 2-3 employees and has since grown exponentially over the past decade. Their mission is to provide professional, efficient and thorough permit expediting services for residential and commercial clients. In this episode we discuss: - Why architects benefit from using an expediter - How City Permits has ev...
439: Becoming Partners of a Leading Firm with Rhode Partners
November 14, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBThis week I am speaking with Rhode Partners recent equity partners Director Bobby Tait, and Director of Operations, Kate Meehan. Rhode Partners was Founded by Director Brett Rhode in 2007 and since then they have become a leading Austin firm specializing in master planning, architecture, and interior design, civic, multi-family residential, hotel, office, and retail projects.. In today’s episode we will be discussing: The Process of Buying the Firm: The legal and financial mechanism...
438: Key Financial Metrics for an Architecture Firm with Hugh Glazer
November 07, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBParticipate in the largest-ever survey on what small architecture practices are charging? Visit: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/feesurvey Hello and welcome to the Business of Architecture. This week I am speaking with Hugh Glazer who is a CPA for 30+ years and delivers CFO and Business Operations Services to Private Companies and Not for Profit Organizations. As a consultant, part time CFO and hands on advisor he strategically manages projects to offer merger-acquisition-integrat...
437: Using the Art World to Help Grow a Firm with Hiroshi Okamoto
October 31, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBThis week I am speaking with Hiroshi Okamoto who is one of the co-founder of OLI Architecture. Hiroshi Okamoto is a member of the AIA and has had an exciting architectural career path working at practices such the Ushida Findlay Partnership in Japan, and with the Joint Venture of Nikken Sekkei, Tohata Gumi and RTKL International, on Tokyo infrastructure projects and of course Hiroshi worked closely with the late I.M Pei in the twilight of his career, working on of the Museum of Islamic Art...
436: How I Became an Architect Developer with Jason Boyer
October 24, 2022 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBToday we speak with Jason Boyer, an architect developer and founder of Boyer Vertical, a firm that specializes in developing sustainably minded, architecturally significant projects in the Phoenix Metro area. His first development project was the award-winning artHAUS condominiums in Midtown Phoenix, and Boyer is currently working on KARMA, a modern community of 11 homes coming to North Central Phoenix. In this episode you'll discover how Jason leveraged 20+ years working in traditional ar...
435: The Art of Taking Risks with Brian Messana
October 17, 2022 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBBrian founded New York City-based architectural firm Messana O'Rorke with Toby O'Rorke in 1996. He has since developed an extraordinary portfolio of work in residential, commercial, retail and conceptual projects. The firm is anticipating their first monograph, Messana O'Rorke: Building Blocks, with text by Mayer Rus and a foreword by Thomas Phifer, to be published by Rizzoli this October and will showcase 25 projects that represent the firm's legacy of projects. Brian spoke very authe...
434: Managing Firm Perpetuity with Jenna Knudsen
October 10, 2022 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBThis week I’m speaking with Jenna Knudsen, the managing principal of CO Architects based in Los Angeles. Whilst working at CO Architects she has led award-winning, large-scale academic, laboratory and healthcare projects on university and healthcare campuses across the country. Since 1998 apart from a with a brief stint at Rafael Viñoly Architects, she has been with CO Architects and progressed her career from project designer to managing principal. Within both the practice and the prof...
433: Prospering an Architectural Practice (Even Through Recessions) with Walter Marin
October 03, 2022 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBWalter Marin was born in Latin America but raised in the heart of New York. The son of an immigrant cabinetmaker, he was raised with an appreciation for craftsmanship that led to his life-long love of the built environment. He completed a BS/BA in Architecture in 1982 and worked with well-known architectural design firms including the Howard Golden firm prior to establishing Marin Associates in 1985. Upon obtaining his architectural certification, Walter converted his growing firm i...
432: Preparing for the Next Recession (Part 3) with Patrick MacLeamy
September 26, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBToday you’ll also hear from Patrick MacLeamy, the former CEO of HOK. During his 50-year tenure at HOK, MacLeamy witnessed the firm’s growth from a single midwestern office to 27 locations across the globe offering architecture, interiors, engineering, planning and more. MacLeamy joined HOK St. Louis in 1967, after which he helped establish the firm’s San Francisco outpost in 1970 - later becoming managing principal of that office. He joined HOK’s executive committee in 1995 and was name...
431: Preparing for the Next Recession (Part 2) with Herbert Cannon
September 19, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBHerbert M. Cannon is one of the nation's leading experts in the management of A/E firms. He is a former longtime consultant to Robert A. M. Stern Architects where he helped the firm grow from 150 employees and 8 partners to 350 employees and 16 partners. He founded AEC Management Solutions in 2000 with the simple goal of helping A/E firms of all sizes earn and keep the money they deserve by focusing on specific topics of Strategic Planning, Incentive Compensation, Project Management, Owner...
430: Preparing for the Next Recession (Part 1) with Karen Compton
September 12, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBKaren Compton is Principal of A3K Consulting, a consortium of business management consultants specializing in the AEC environment. In this capacity, Ms. Compton oversees a team of professionals focused on the development of transformative business strategies and solutions that reflect an organization’s long- and short-term goals. Ms. Compton has more than 20 years of experience in business management including business development (sales), marketing and strategic planning; and more than ...
429: Leading with Love - Balancing Art and Business with Paul Arad of Acrylicize
September 05, 2022 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBToday's episode is a replay from our Business of Architecture UK podcast. It was so great, we wanted to share it here as well. Acrylicize, a multidisciplinary design studio in Hackney, has cornered a niche market which occupies a number of different territories, from fine art and interior design, to architecture. They are masterful at creating brand experience and awareness in corporate and commercial environments. Rion spoke with Global Managing Director, Paul Arad. They discussed the f...
428: On Fees, Business Development and Leading a Team in an Architectural Practice with Kenneth Lewis
August 29, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBKenneth Lewis is a Managing Partner in SOM's New York studio office. Kenneth knows New York's development world like the back of his hand, having managed some of the most complex building projects in the city's recent history. In his 35 plus years in building in New York City and beyond. Ken's work includes One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, and its neighbor Seven World Trade Center; both built under extraordinary circumstances. Ken led SOM's work a...
427: Top 3 Hiring Challenges (and How to Overcome Them) with Lance Cayko
August 22, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBAs we’ve researched and worked with firm after firm, a common thread stands out from those firms who have more success than others - the caliber and experience of people working at the firm. This is why the People Playbook is one of the four pillars of the SMART Practice Method. On today’s episode you’ll hear from Lance Cayko, co-founder of F9 Productions, an architectural and design-build practice based in Colorado. Lance and his business partner, Alex Gore, have built their practice ...
426: The Purpose-Based Practice with Alex Gore
August 15, 2022 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBWhat is the key to having a successful architecture practice? There are many ways to answer this question, and everyone defines success differently. What does success mean to you? Consider this question for a moment. What does success mean to you? I’ll guess that your definition of success isn’t being financially stretched, burned out or unfulfilled. Recently, I heard an interview with Oprah Winfrey where she said, “no one succeeds alone.” And she repeated it twice. “No one succeed...
425: Overcoming Challenges as Architect Developer with Drew Lang
August 08, 2022 13:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBDrew Lang, founding principal of LANG Studio in New York, shares the challenges of being an architect developer and how many of those challenges were solved with a unique approach to the award-winning development in the Catskills, Hudson Woods. Drew is an active advocate for positive collaboration in community and getting more readily to a place of joy in our work within the industry. With this philosophy in mind, Drew launched the newly reimagined social-media platform Brick & Wonder in 2...
424: Attracting Your Ideal Client with Pamela Durkin
August 01, 2022 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBPamela Durkin, ASID, LEED AP, has quite the trifecta of expertise as an Interior Designer, Business Coach, and Marketing Consultant. With 30 years of experience running her own Florida based practice, she has earned her some very hard-won business lessons, some of which she shares with us on this episode. She knows how to be magnetic in attracting ideal clients, not simply waiting around for them to show up. Her program "In Demand DESIGNER" fuels her mission to empower other designers ...
423: Creating Unforgettability with Matthias Hollwich
July 25, 2022 14:12 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBToday we welcome Matthias Hollwich, principal and founder of New York architecture firm HWKN. Learn about the inception of HWKN and it's growth, how Architizer led to a deep understanding of how media and publishing relate to the world of running an architectural practice, and so much more. Matthias gives us insights on how he approaches working with developer clients in order to deliver innovative solutions in a competitive commercial environment, what it's like to balance having a Rese...
422: Why Do Architects Give Away Free Work? with Bryon McCartney
July 18, 2022 16:53 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBWhy is it so common to give away free work in the architecture industry? Doctors don't work for free. Attorneys don’t work for free. Yet it has become so common in the architecture industry to give away work for free, that many clients now expect it. Today I speak with Bryon McCartney of Archmark. As a graphic designer by training, Bryon runs a branding and communications agency for architectural practices. In this episode you’ll discover Archmark's 3 “Rs” of getting better Recogniti...
421: Build Your Firm with Your Values with Ibrahim Greenidge
July 11, 2022 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBHave you ever been in a place you felt you weren't supposed to be within your career or business? Or like you're not doing what you feel like you're supposed to be doing? I certainly have. It's easy to get caught in this, to keep doing what you're doing, ignoring that voice inside, fearing the risk. Yet listening to our fear keeps us small, it keeps the world from getting the gift we could be giving. Architect Ibrahim Greenidge came to this place in his career, where he decided he need...
420: Social Media for Architects with Enoch Sears and Bryan Toepfer
July 04, 2022 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBWith the right strategy and context, your approach to social media presence can do much more than show off your design. Enoch Sears and Bryan Toepfer discuss timeless principles for using social media in a business context for your architectural firm. Bryan is the Principal Architect for TOEPFER Architecture, an Architecture firm specializing in Residential Architecture and Virtual Reality. He has authored two books, “Contractors CANNOT Build Your House,” and “Six Months Now, ARCHITECT for...
419: Resilience In The Face of Crisis with James Smiros
June 27, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBClassical design leader James Smiros joins us in discussing how his firm survived repeated crises, how diversifying can work in your favor, and the importance of keeping strong relationships with industry partners. He offers great business tips on growth, resilience, and remaining fluid, all while staying true to your design. Smiros graduated from the School of Architecture and Design at New York Tech. He has now served as a member of the FRIENDS Executive Committee for 10 years. He bega...
418: Putting Architecture at the Forefront of Development with Philip Kafka & Ishtiaq Rafiuddin
June 20, 2022 14:48 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBPhilip Kafka, President of Prince Concepts in Detroit, is known for the award-winning ground-up development project True North. Kafka also serves on the board of MoCAD in Detroit, and has frequently been a guest critic and lecturer in university architecture departments worldwide. Architect and designer Ishtiaq Rafiuddin is Principal of design studio UNDECORATED. He also co-founded New York City's co-working space Based In, and Istanbul's visualization studio Mimaj. In addition to co-cre...
417: How I Grew My Design-Focused Design-Build Firm with John Sofio
June 13, 2022 14:47 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBThe most common aspect of owning an Architecture Firm is wondering where the next project will come from. This pressure can kill the joy of running your practice. One of the most powerful ways to avoid this is to picking the right niche. In a recent episode on how to earn 6 figures or more as an architect - choosing the right niche was one of the 7 tips I gave. From the vault today, we have John Sofio, founder of Built Inc., who started out in residential design build almost 30 years ago. To...
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June 06, 2022 15:00 - 13.2 MB"Wow, that's a lot of money … I had no idea it was going to be that much!" If you've heard this before, you've probably presented a proposal to a client. Clients base their idea of 'too much' off false assumptions. Fortunately, there's an effective way to win without lowering prices. ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channe...
416: Win Without Lowering Your Prices with Enoch Sears
June 06, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB"Wow, that's a lot of money … I had no idea it was going to be that much!" If you've heard this before, you've probably presented a proposal to a client. Clients base their idea of 'too much' off false assumptions. Fortunately, there's an effective way to win without lowering prices. ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel ...
415: How to Earn 6 Figures as an Architect
May 30, 2022 17:54 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBWhat does it take to earn 6 figures as an architect? In this episode of the Business of Architecture podcast, you'll not only discover that it's possible to earn 6 figures as an architect, but we will give you 7 ways to do so. ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.co... ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofA... ...
414: Money Scripts with Enoch Sears and Rion Willard
May 23, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 68.6 MB VideoMoney scripts. What are they and how do they affect our results? In this episode of the Business of Architecture podcast vault, we talk about the intersection between the psychology of finance and art. How does one's mindset about money affect one's results? Visit http://smartpracticemethod.com for a free architecture firm owner Masterclass on how to structure your architecture practice for freedom, fulfillment and financial reward.
413 Building a Design-Focused Development Company Jared Della Valle
May 16, 2022 05:53 - 43.2 MBArchitect Jared Della Valle is the CEO Alloy Development. In this episode you'll discover how Jared has built a design-focused development company. Visit http://smartpracticemethod.com for a free architecture firm owner Masterclass on how to structure your architecture practice for freedom, fulfillment and financial reward.
413: Building a Design-Focused Development Company Jared Della Valle
May 16, 2022 05:53 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBArchitect Jared Della Valle is the CEO Alloy Development. In this episode you'll discover how Jared has built a design-focused development company. Visit http://smartpracticemethod.com for a free architecture firm owner Masterclass on how to structure your architecture practice for freedom, fulfillment and financial reward.
412: Guardians of Vision with Brett Andersen
May 09, 2022 21:40 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBToday's interview is with Brett Andersen, partner at the architectural lighting design firm Focus Lighting. Based in New York City, Focus Lighting has done many notable projects. Here's today's episode with Brett Andersen. ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchite...
411: Architecture Is More Than Just Design with Michael Poris
May 03, 2022 18:31 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBHello, and welcome to the Business of Architecture, with your host, Rion Willard. Today's interview is with Michael Poris AIA, Principal of McIntosh Poris Associates, an architecture firm with offices in Birmingham and Detroit, Michigan. Poris and his firm are passionate about the revitalization of his hometown of Detroit. His leadership has evolved the firm into a full-service practice offering a range of disciplines in architecture, interior design, and urban planning within diverse pr...
410: The Fine Art of Listening with Joseph Spierer
April 26, 2022 14:28 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBHello, and welcome to the Business of Architecture. I'm your host, Rion Willard. And this week, I’m speaking with Joseph Spierer, owner of California-based architecture firm, Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc. Growing up in Los Angeles County, Joseph attended and received his Architecture degree from The University of Arizona School of Architecture, and got his architecture license in the State of California. After interning with, then working for, several leading Southern California Archi...
409: 5 Firm Owner Success Stories
April 18, 2022 18:11 - 34 minutes - 24.2 MBEvery year here at Business of Architecture we take on a select number of firms to work with to implement the Smart Practice Method. As part of this process, we run a yearly transformation contest to celebrate the growth and continual success of these firm owners. Today, you’ll hear five of their stories. Each of these firm owners has shown courage, passion and drive in their stand to be the best leaders they can be. After you listen to these stories, head over to BusinessofArchitect...
408: Effective Succession Planning with Mancini Duffy
April 13, 2022 12:02 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBBOA Members were privileged to participate in an exclusive Live Event with Mancini Duffy, one of the most innovative Architecture and Design Firms of today. Joined by alumni BOA Podcast guests Christian Giordano (President) and Bolanle WIlliams-Olley (CFO), were Bill Mandara Jr. (CEO), Scott Harrell (Principal), and Jessica Mann-Amato (Principal). Mancini Duffy shared their experience with how they got out of a culture slump, creating a business structure that lasts, mentoring, maintain...
407: What Does It Take To Attract And Retain Clients?
April 06, 2022 10:35 - 56 minutes - 39 MBThis week, I speak with Eugene Colberg, an architect with 25 years of experience producing award-winning architecture and interiors in the US and internationally. They are based in New York and Eugene has designed many environmentally-sensitive residential projects. He's directed projects at recognized New York institutions and he's held masterplan higher education at campuses nationwide. His retail projects have been incredibly successful and have dovetailed architecture design, brand i...