Business of Architecture Podcast

Today 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:

Courtney Brinegar is a Houston based architect who was recently selected as a finalist for her proposal to create a nonprofit organization.

Today's the second half of my interview with Albert W. Rubeling,Jr. FAIA. He isan 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:

Chances 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:

What 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:

Is 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 you’ll discover:

Rick 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 Architects. In today’s show you’ll discover:

Rick 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 Architects. In today’s show you’ll discover:

In 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 Wickham & Associates. In today’s show you’ll discover:

Today 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 University of Westminster. Peter Barber has lectured about the practice of Architecture internationally, at institutions including the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Architectural League in New York, numerous university schools of architecture including Genoa, Frankfurt, Brighton, Kingston and Glasgow as well as Oxford University and The Bartlett – University College London. In today’s show you’ll discover:

Today 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 including Genoa, Frankfurt, Brighton, Kingston and Glasgow as well as Oxford University and The Bartlett - University College London. He has been invited by the Government to lead a discussion on "Designing for Better Public Spaces" with a team of top built environment professionals. He was an advisor to English Partnerships in the production of the Urban Design Compendium. In today’s show you’ll discover:

Today is the second part of my interview with Roy Decker partner at Duvall Decker in Jacksonville, Mississippi. In this episode you’ll discover:

Our Guest today is Roy Decker partner at Duvall Decker in Jacksonville, Mississippi In this episode you’ll discover:

This is the second part of the interview with Arianna Leopard, Business Development Manager of AB Studio. In this episode you’ll discover:

Today’s guest is Business Development Manager of AB Studio, Arianna Leopard. In this episode you’ll discover:

This 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:

Clay 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:

This 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:

Today’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:

This 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:

Today’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:

Today’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:

Today’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:

Have 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 Development & Design, Inc. On this episode you'll discover: The 'secret' government-backed loan program that will let you develop a 4-plex property, with as little as 3.5% down (7:25)How to get started as an architect-developer (4:52)How to figure out a good development opportunity vs. a bad one (16:25)Soheil's step by step process for figuring if a project pencils out (6:34)

Have 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. After losing everything in the Iranian revolution, his family moved to California to start from scratch. Soheil Nakhshab is the CEO of Nakhshab Development & Design, Inc. 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. On this episode you'll discover:

Today 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 Architect', an educational platform and YouTube video channel with over 12MM video views across the web. He is the author of a book published by the MIT Press: "How to Architect", and he is the creator of multiple products including the Architect's Birdfeeder which you can find online. On this show you'll discover:

Have 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 been published in a variety of magazines and professional publications. In addition to practicing architecture, he is the creator of 'How To Architect', an educational platform and YouTube video channel with over 12MM video views across the web. He is the author of a book published by the MIT Press: "How to Architect", and he is the creator of multiple products including the Architect's Birdfeeder which you can find online. In today's show you'll discover:

Are 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:

How 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:

Would 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:

Do 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:

How 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).

How 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:

Is 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 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.

Business 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.

Paul 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.

Discover 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 deadlinesHow to manage your projects on a weekly basisPaul's favorite project management softwareHow to figure out your project fee Go to Business of Architecture to find out about the design practice fundamentals.

Discover 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.

Discover 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.

Set 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.

In 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 sure you listen all the way to the end. Go to Business of Architecture to find out about the lessons learned with regards to branding and identity.

Discover 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.

Do 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 spreadsheet for tracking cashflow (10:15) The most important metrics to track for firm profitability (15:00) How to recognize and stop scope creep (18:50) Find out more about the top financial management mistakes in the Business of Architecture.

Discover 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.

Find 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.

Looking 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.

In 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.

In 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.

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about legal entities for architecture firms. Discover more in the Business of Arcitecture by clicking here.