Business of Architecture Podcast

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Do 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 overstepping our bounds as our client's advisor? Find out in this episode of Business of Architecture. Click here to read more about Architecture Firm Succession Planning And The Power Of Design

Today 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

International 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

In 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

In 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

In 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 Architecture Firm: Inside The Modern Architecture Firm Modative

Discover 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

Listen 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

In 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

In 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

In 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 that. In this episode he shares his roadmap for getting featured in the media. We also discuss: His number one pointer for starting a residential design firm. The number one marketing tool that Cavin and his partner have leveraged to get new work. The digital tools that Cavin uses to keep overhead low and collaborate with clients and staff across the country. Click here to read more about Getting Press For Your Architecture Work - What You Can Learn From This Residential Design Firm

In 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

On 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

Architect 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

Here 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 architect James Butterworth takes us on a journey through the economic crash, getting laid off from his corporate architecture job, to fully booking his architecture practice and looking to hire more people. James has figured out how to market and get more clients for his firm, he appreciates that you need various marketing channels to work simultaneously if you want real clients. Click here to read more about From "Let Go" to Starting An Architecture Firm In The UK: Architect Books Firm Solid

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What 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

Is 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

In 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

In 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

Marketing 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

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You 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 the amazing documentary-style photographs. Click here to read more about Architecture Student Hits The Road - in His Thesis Project

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Today 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?

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In 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

In 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

In 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?

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How 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

An 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

In 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

Conversation with social media maven and architect William J Martin. Click here to read more about Social Media For Architects With Architect William J Martin

In 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

Today'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 right clients, you won't want to miss this interview. Click here to read more about Marketing A Residential Architecture Firm - Interview with Architect Mona Quinn

In 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 for the value you provide. Click here to read more about Marketing an Architecture Firm: Interview With Architect Mona Quinn

Matthew 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

This 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

Rob 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

In 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

This 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

In 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

Join 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 investing as little as $100 to a development project. Fundrise gives individuals the ability to invest directly in local properties without the unnecessary fees and middlemen of conventional real estate equity finance. With Fundrise, people now have the power to earn financial returns while building the city they want to live in. Click here to read more about Architect as Developer - Crowdsourcing Real Estate Developments with Ben Miller of Fundrise.com part 2

Today'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 to invest directly in local properties without the unnecessary fees and middlemen of conventional real estate equity finance. With Fundrise, people now have the power to earn financial returns while building the city they want to live in. Click here to read more about Architect As Developer - Crowdsourcing Real Estate Developments with Ben Miller of Fundrise.com

Brought 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 how using the internet effectively can bring incredible success. In today's interview Pat shares a few lessons about on-line business building that can be applied to architects. I hope you are able to pick up some information that fuels your success as an architect. Click here to read more about Pat Flynn: How Pat Went From Unemployed Architect Intern to Earning $60k a Month in Online Sales

Gregory 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

Al 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