The Power of Design

On today's show, I'll be talking to my friend Amber Brown. Amber is the Market President of Alfred Williams and Company in Charlotte North Carolina. Alfred Williams & Company has evolved to become a leader in commercial furniture and interiors as the 3rd-largest Herman Miller Dealer in North America. Amber is a Sales and marketing executive with vast experience in business development and a passion for the creative process and its ability to solve problems. Today we talked about the commercial furniture industry, learning and bridging multiple industries and the key elements to building a strong team. This is my conversation with Amber Brown. Spotify Apple Podcast Amazon Music YouTube Podcast Page Podcast Instagram Jack Ossa Instagram Ossa Studio Instagram

Willy Stewart is the Founder and CEO of Stewart Engineering. Willy has grown his business from a small team of structural engineers to a 220-person firm with six offices and eight practice areas including civil engineering, landscape architecture, geotechnical and construction services. I admire and respect Willy not only because of his business success but also because of his character and overall to approach to living an exciting and purposeful life. Like myself, Willy is also a first-generation immigrant from Colombia who gives me inspiration and motivation to continue growing and expanding my own design firm. Spotify Apple Podcast Amazon Music YouTube Podcast Page Podcast Instagram Jack Ossa Instagram Ossa Studio Instagram

Today on the show I'll be talking to Rob Crane. I met Rob a couple of years ago when I was referred to him to help his architecture firm develop a brand strategy and new website. Rob is the owner and founder of C Design, an award-winning Charlotte-based architectural design firm. During our conversation, we talked about the business of design, growing a team and leaving your job to start your own firm. Spotify Apple Podcast Amazon Music YouTube Podcast Page Podcast Instagram Jack Ossa Instagram Ossa Studio Instagram

In today's episode, I'm talking to David Dooley. David has a long track record of developing high-performance teams within the design and construction industry, he is curious, passionate and focused on what matters most, People. After a successful career growing a construction firm today, David is involved in many businesses and currently spends most of his time as the Chief Strategy Officer of CBI Workplace Solutions in Charlotte NC. We talked about leadership, culture, self-reflection, design and construction trends. Spotify Apple Podcast Amazon Music YouTube Podcast Page Podcast Instagram Jack Ossa Instagram Ossa Studio Instagram

Today will be talking to my friend Henri Gresset, Henri is a broker at Childress Klein in Charlotte NC. He represents local developers and investors looking to develop adaptive reuse projects. I have known Henri for many years and I admire his capacity to understand the market and culture that makes his clients successful. We'll be talking about design, technology, traveling the world and the future of the built environment. Spotify Apple Podcast Amazon Music YouTube Podcast Page Podcast Instagram Jack Ossa Instagram Ossa Studio Instagram

Today will be talking to John Saclarides, He is a senior vice president in the corporate real estate group of Wells Fargo. Sac has an incredible career handling extremely large and complex real estate transactions like one Bryant Park in New York City. I had the pleasure to interview Sac at his home and had a great time, he is authentic and a wealth of knowledge and experience. Spotify Apple Podcast Amazon Music YouTube Podcast Page Podcast Instagram Jack Ossa Instagram Ossa Studio Instagram

Today will be talking to my friend Carrie Frye, Carrie is a gifted interior designer she is the founder and lead designer of Carrie Frye Interior Design. She specialized in commercial interiors and restaurant designs, if you are in Charlotte North Carolina you may recognize some of her greatest projects like La belle Helene, The Crunkleton, and The Waterman. I'm excited about our conversation today not only because I admire and respect Carrie for having the courage to start and run successful design business but also because she brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the business of design. Please visit www.cfidstudio.com to learn more about Carrie and her company. Spotify Apple Podcast Amazon Music YouTube Podcast Page Podcast Instagram Jack Ossa Instagram Ossa Studio Instagram

Jerri Tuck is a project manager and managing director at Savills CRE in Charlotte, NC. Jerri has an extensive background in managing complex projects and working with corporate, healthcare and industry clients. I'm excited about our conversation today, not only because I know Jerri personally and professionally, but I also have so much respect for her. Having created a path in a male dominated industry, Jerri is as knowledgable and effective in a construction site as she is in a room full of executives. Today, we'll talk about motivation, construction tolerances, design mistakes and much more. Spotify Apple Podcast Amazon Music YouTube Podcast Page Podcast Instagram Jack Ossa Instagram Ossa Studio Instagram

Joe Franco is a landlord representation agent and senior vice president at CBRE Charlotte. Joe is a relentless professional. He focuses on project leasing and the strategic marketing of office properties throughout Charlotte on behalf of institutional and private investors. Recently my firm, Ossa Studio, has been working with Joe and his team, helping Joe do what he does best: maximizing value for his clients. Today, we'll talk about motivation, design and the leasing industry. Spotify Apple Podcast Amazon Music YouTube Podcast Page Podcast Instagram Jack Ossa Instagram Ossa Studio Instagram

On this episode of the Power of Design podcast, host Jack Ossa sits down with John Christenbury; John is a Tenant Representation Broker and Managing Director at Cushman and Wakefield in Charlotte North Carolina. John is a go-getter and an emerging leader in the commercial real estate industry; he is a world traveler and understands the value of diversity and inclusion to create a better future for our community. Spotify Apple Podcast Amazon Music YouTube Podcast Page Podcast Instagram Jack Ossa Instagram Ossa Studio Instagram

On the first episode of the Power of Design podcast, host Jack Ossa sits down with Chris Butlak, founding partner of Barringer Construction. Chris is a visionary entrepreneur, a tireless relationship builder, and is laser-focused on delivering quality to his clients. We'll talk to Chris about his upbringing, architecture education, entrepreneurship, and the current state of the construction industry in Charlotte. Spotify Apple Podcast Amazon Music YouTube Podcast Page Podcast Instagram Jack Ossa Instagram Ossa Studio Instagram

Thank you for tuning into The Power of Design Podcast. I'm your host, Jack Ossa. Architecture and design and have always been a part of my life and very close to my heart. After graduating from architecture school in my home country of Colombia, I decided to move to the United States in search of new opportunities and to pursue the dream of starting my own architecture firm. At first, it wasn't easy. I started out working long hours cleaning dishes, bussing tables and scrubbing toilets. Eventually I was given the opportunity to get a working visa and started my professional career working for multiple design firms. After years of struggle, dedication and learning experiences, today I'm not only a US citizen and a first-generation immigrant; but also an entrepreneur, building a multidisciplinary design firm that helps people create impactful experiences through the power of design. I created The Power of Design Podcast to connect the people and ideas that create a powerful and inspiring built environment. I want to talk to industry leaders and out-of-the-box thinkers from the design, architecture, construction, and real estate industries about the power of design, space, and their role in our community. We'll also talk about topics that we're passionate about like diversity, technology, entrepreneurship, branding and much more. I'm inviting you to join me as we discuss these ideas by subscribing for free to The Power of Design Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Don't miss our first episode which goes live July 14. Find out more by following us on Instagram at @thepowerofdesignpodcast and visiting us online at thepowerofdesignpodcast.com. Thank you! Spotify Apple Podcast Amazon Music YouTube Podcast Page Podcast Instagram Jack Ossa Instagram Ossa Studio Instagram