Join us as we chat with Dory Azar, an architect and social media influencer who has transformed public perceptions of architecture through Instagram and TikTok. With over 150,000 Instagram followers and 90,000 on TikTok, Dory’s videos blend architectural expertise with humor, amassing millions of views and building a vibrant community.

In this episode, Dory shares his journey from polished renderings to engaging, educational content that simplifies complex concepts and exposes design flaws. He offers insights on infusing personality into your work, engaging with your audience, and the power of short, captivating videos.

Whether you're an architect or just curious about the field, discover how social media can attract clients, talent, and new opportunities in the world of architecture.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Demystifying Architecture Through Instagram and TikTok with Dory Azar.

Connect with Dory online at DoryAzar.com, and find him (of course) on Instagram and TikTok.

Go to Betterhelp.com/architect for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp for supporting our community of small firm entrepreneur architects.

ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit https://ARCAT.com to learn more.

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In this episode, we sit down with Julie Flattery, a marketing and PR expert with a lifelong passion for architecture. Growing up with an architect father, Julie learned early on how the spaces we inhabit shape our emotions and well-being. With over 30 years of experience, she’s honed her craft in helping AEC firms stand out and win business through compelling proposals.

Julie, the owner of Julie Flattery Company and co-owner of Deconstructed Workshops, delves into the art of proposal creation for architects, engineers, and contractors. She shares insights on how to weave storytelling into proposals to resonate with clients and secure projects. Tune in to hear her journey, the strategies that have led to her success, and tips on preparing architecture proposals that win.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Preparing Architecture Proposals That Win with Julie Flattery.

Connect with Julie online at Deconstructed Workshops, and find her on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. 

Go to Betterhelp.com/architect for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp for supporting our community of small firm entrepreneur architects.

ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit https://ARCAT.com to learn more.

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Join Ray Brown, an experienced business coach and entrepreneur, as he delves into the essential business fundamentals that architects need to master. In this podcast, Ray breaks through the myth that architects aren't trained in business, offering insights on how to specialize, systematize, and scale architectural practices for success.

Discover the importance of strategic monthly board meetings, understand the crucial difference between cash and profit, and learn how to build a profitable, sustainable business without compromising on design standards. With a background in coaching startups, major banks, and top executives, Ray brings his expertise to the world of architecture through Archibiz, an educational platform tailored for ambitious architects.

Tune in to transform your practice with actionable business strategies and expert guidance.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Business Foundations for Architects with Ray Brown.

Connect with Ray online at Archibiz, check out the courses, and find him on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

EA444: Ray Brown – Business Coaching for Architects

Go to https://betterhelp.com/architect for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp for supporting our community of small firm entrepreneur architects.

ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit https://ARCAT.com to learn more.

Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

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Nitin Govila, a global business executive, has an extensive background in building and growing regions and organizations across multiple industries, channels and cultures.

Presently as the Senior Vice-President for Serge-Ferrari, Nitin manages 7 independently-operated territories across Asia Pacific,Middle-East and Africa. Serving on the executive leadership team, Nitin is directly accountable for all business operations and M&Aactivities across the region.

Nitin received his Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with First Division (Honors) from Punjab Engineering College (PEC),Chandigarh, India. To diversify himself, Nitin pursued his MBA with HEC Paris, School of Management with a Merit scholarship. Moving from India to Paris to attend the program was a huge endeavor but propelled his career with international organizations and enabled him to adapt to different countries, cultures and sensitivities.

This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, Heartfulness Meditation for Architects with Nitin Govila.

Connect with Nitin online at Serge-Ferrari, find him on LinkedIn and Facebook, and contact him professionally about Serge-Ferrari at nitin.govila@serge-ferrari.com or personally about meditation at nitingovila@gmail.com. 

Detailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.

Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

Archicad BIM software enables design, collaboration, visualization, and project delivery, no matter the project size or complexity. With flexible licensing options and a dedicated support team to guide us along the way, Archicad is an ideal choice for firms and projects of any size. Visit our dedicated landing page at EntreArchitect + Graphisoft for an exclusive special offer waiting for our community of architects.

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Nick Schiffer started NS Builders in 2014, but his story begins much earlier. Even as a kid, he loved working with his hands—tinkering with a bike, building a mini-empire with Lincoln Logs, figuring out how to put things back together after ripping them apart. At age 11, Nick was already working in his Dad’s fencing business. Attending a vocational school marked a turning point—two classes, in particular, would profoundly impact Nick’s career path. Cabinet making and house carpentry shop fueled his passion for all things construction, and from then on, Nick knew exactly what he wanted to do with his life—build houses. Really amazing houses.

After graduating from Fitchburg State University with a bachelor’s degree in Construction Technology/Management, it was time to leave the family business (not an easy decision). Accepting a job in Boston for a big company, Nick soon worked his way up to assistant project manager, completely immersing himself in the various aspects of construction management. Nick wasn’t letting go of his dream—to own his own business—and he worked at night on his own side projects, gaining experience through trial and error, discovering how to juggle multiple jobs effectively, and the financial side of running the show. He held himself and his work to the highest level and refused to settle for less.

This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, Growing NS Builders with Content and Quality with Nick Shiffer.

Connect with Nick online at NS Builders and Nick Shiffer, and find him on YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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Detailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.

Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

Archicad BIM software enables design, collaboration, visualization, and project delivery, no matter the project size or complexity. With flexible licensing options and a dedicated support team to guide us along the way, Archicad is an ideal choice for firms and projects of any size. Visit our dedicated landing page at EntreArchitect + Graphisoft for an exclusive special offer waiting for our community of architects.

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William Mandara Jr., AIA, is the chief executive officer and co-owner of Mancini Duffy, a national design firm with a 100+-year-old history and tech-forward approach based in New York City. Bill comes from a family in the business: his father and grandfather were general contractors. He got the most thankless tasks during his teenage summers at his father’s job sites. In retrospect, it was a great way to instill understanding and respect for the profession. It was also a not-so-subtle hint from his father that he should be thinking about architecture school instead.

He had been at TSC Design for five years when Mancini Duffy purchased the firm’s assets in 2011, at which point he was named a Senior Associate. He was later named a principal in 2014, became co-owner of the firm in 2017, and was named chief executive officer in 2018.

Throughout his career, Bill’s believed in having consistency of vision and values: that we should never put ourselves or our vision ahead of the client’s. This consistency lets us respond to our clients quickly, with clarity and authority.

This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, Culture Driven Vision with CEO of Mancini Duffy with Bill Mandara.

Connect with Bill online at Mancini Duffy, and find him on LinkedIn.

EA420: Christian Giordano – Reinventing a 100 Year Old Architecture Firm Through Technology

EA394: Bolanle Williams-Olley – How To Manage Cash Flow

Detailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.

Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

I am excited to announce that Graphisoft is now an official partner of EntreArchitect and The EntreArchitect Community. I’ve been meeting with the Graphisoft team for months preparing for this partnership and I can confidently say that our friends at Graphisoft are fully committed to supporting our small firms… and our transition to Archicad and BIM.

Archicad BIM software enables design, collaboration, visualization, and project delivery - no matter the project size or complexity. With flexible licensing options, and a dedicated support team to guide us along the way, Archicad is an ideal choice for firms and projects of any size. That’s why I am personally committed to finally making the move to BIM myself, from CAD to Archicad. (I’ll share more on that as I progress.)

I encourage you to reach out and talk to the folks at Graphisoft today by visiting our own dedicated webpage at Graphisoft.com/us/EntreArchitect. There is even an exclusive special offer waiting for our community of architects. Go now to Graphisoft.com/us/EntreArchitect and see how Graphisoft is positioned to help make YOUR architecture firm a success. That’s Graphisoft.com/us/EntreArchitect.

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Fauzia Khanani is the founder of Studio For, an architecture and interiors firm based in NYC with global projects ranging from workplace to community-centered projects. She received her M.Arch from the University of California Berkeley and her previous career as a sociologist in public health continues to have a strong influence on how she approaches design. 

She is a founding member and currently Co-chair of the AIANY Social Science and Architecture Committee as well as a cofounder and Board Vice President of Design Advocates, a non-profit organization established in March 2020 for architects to share resources and collaborate on efforts to serve the public good through pro bono projects, research, and advocacy. She is a Core Organizer for the Design As Protest Collective, a group of anti-racist designers dedicated to Design Justice in the built environment. 

This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, Advocating for Change Through Architecture with Fauzia Khanani.

Connect with Fauzia online at Studio Fōr and Design As Protest Collective, and find her on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram.

Detailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.

Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

I am excited to announce that Graphisoft is now an official partner of EntreArchitect and The EntreArchitect Community. I’ve been meeting with the Graphisoft team for months preparing for this partnership and I can confidently say that our friends at Graphisoft are fully committed to supporting our small firms… and our transition to Archicad and BIM.

Archicad BIM software enables design, collaboration, visualization, and project delivery - no matter the project size or complexity. With flexible licensing options, and a dedicated support team to guide us along the way, Archicad is an ideal choice for firms and projects of any size. That’s why I am personally committed to finally making the move to BIM myself, from CAD to Archicad. (I’ll share more on that as I progress.)

I encourage you to reach out and talk to the folks at Graphisoft today by visiting our own dedicated webpage at Graphisoft.com/us/EntreArchitect. There is even an exclusive special offer waiting for our community of architects. Go now to Graphisoft.com/us/EntreArchitect and see how Graphisoft is positioned to help make YOUR architecture firm a success. That’s Graphisoft.com/us/EntreArchitect.

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Whether it be in business or in life, Mel believes in fixing the root cause at the deepest level – not treating the symptoms.

As a trusted leader and consulting resource within the building materials, architecture & design, and construction space, Melanie helps industry professionals grow in themselves and in their careers, as well as strategically helps entrepreneurs and business leaders at a deeper level overcome foundational challenges hindering them from results.

As a Professional EOS® Implementer and Business Coach, Melanie acts as a teacher, coach, and facilitator — helping business leaders transform their companies and, ultimately, their lives. She helps implement a complete, proven system with simple, practical tools to help business leaders achieve three things: vision, traction and health. When you align and synchronize all the moving parts of your business you create clarity, accountability, efficiency, and profitability.

This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, Right People. Right Seats. with Melanie Anne Towey.

Connect with Melanie online at ByMelanieAnne.com, and find him on LinkedIn or Instagram.

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Detailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.

Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

I am excited to announce that Graphisoft is now an official partner of EntreArchitect and The EntreArchitect Community. I’ve been meeting with the Graphisoft team for months preparing for this partnership and I can confidently say that our friends at Graphisoft are fully committed to supporting our small firms… and our transition to Archicad and BIM.

Archicad BIM software enables design, collaboration, visualization, and project delivery - no matter the project size or complexity. With flexible licensing options, and a dedicated support team to guide us along the way, Archicad is an ideal choice for firms and projects of any size. That’s why I am personally committed to finally making the move to BIM myself, from CAD to Archicad. (I’ll share more on that as I progress.)

I encourage you to reach out and talk to the folks at Graphisoft today by visiting our own dedicated webpage at Graphisoft.com/us/EntreArchitect. There is even an exclusive special offer waiting for our community of architects. Go now to Graphisoft.com/us/EntreArchitect and see how Graphisoft is positioned to help make YOUR architecture firm a success. That’s Graphisoft.com/us/EntreArchitect.

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Scott Ruzich leads a company that is aggressively at the forefront of modern technology. Epic Smart Homes exists to connect the dots between how we live and what we can do to remove tedium and add joy. Founded in 2005, with many successful residential and commercial installations across California, Texas, Nevada, and Hawaii, Epic is built on the understanding that time is the most precious commodity.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Smart Homes with Scott Ruzich.

Connect with Scott online at Epic Smart Homes, and find him on LinkedIn.

Detailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.

Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

I am excited to announce that Graphisoft is now an official partner of EntreArchitect and The EntreArchitect Community. I’ve been meeting with the Graphisoft team for months preparing for this partnership and I can confidently say that our friends at Graphisoft are fully committed to supporting our small firms… and our transition to Archicad and BIM.

Archicad BIM software enables design, collaboration, visualization, and project delivery - no matter the project size or complexity. With flexible licensing options, and a dedicated support team to guide us along the way, Archicad is an ideal choice for firms and projects of any size. That’s why I am personally committed to finally making the move to BIM myself, from CAD to Archicad. (I’ll share more on that as I progress.)

I encourage you to reach out and talk to the folks at Graphisoft today by visiting our own dedicated webpage at Graphisoft.com/us/EntreArchitect. There is even an exclusive special offer waiting for our community of architects. Go now to Graphisoft.com/us/EntreArchitect and see how Graphisoft is positioned to help make YOUR architecture firm a success. That’s Graphisoft.com/us/EntreArchitect.

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Dave Pollard, AIA LEED AP is an architect, builder, and co-founder of Liv Companies; a full service residential design-build company in the Chicago suburbs. Dave has worked for several high profile Chicago firms such as Goettsch Partners, and David Hovey’s Architect-led development company, Optima Inc, honing his skills to better understand how to make the process of design more efficient, and therefore more accessible.

With Dave as the Design lead, LivCo has won numerous awards including Twenty-six Chicago Remodeling Excellence Awards, Five regional remodeling excellence awards, a National Remodeling Excellence Award in 2021, Home of the Year Award, Contractor of the Year Award, Six consecutive years Houzz Best in Service, Remodeling Big50, and in 2018, Dave was on ProRemodelers 40 under 40 list. Dave is considered a thought leader in the industry, and has been published in both the Journal of Light Construction and Remodeling Magazine.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Single Stop Integrated Residential Design Build with David Pollard.

Connect with Dave online at Liv Companies, and find him on LinkedIn.

Detailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.

Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

I am excited to announce that Graphisoft is now an official partner of EntreArchitect and The EntreArchitect Community. I’ve been meeting with the Graphisoft team for months preparing for this partnership and I can confidently say that our friends at Graphisoft are fully committed to supporting our small firms… and our transition to Archicad and BIM.

Archicad BIM software enables design, collaboration, visualization, and project delivery - no matter the project size or complexity. With flexible licensing options, and a dedicated support team to guide us along the way, Archicad is an ideal choice for firms and projects of any size. That’s why I am personally committed to finally making the move to BIM myself, from CAD to Archicad. (I’ll share more on that as I progress.)

I encourage you to reach out and talk to the folks at Graphisoft today by visiting our own dedicated webpage at Graphisoft.com/us/EntreArchitect. There is even an exclusive special offer waiting for our community of architects. Go now to Graphisoft.com/us/EntreArchitect and see how Graphisoft is positioned to help make YOUR architecture firm a success. That’s Graphisoft.com/us/EntreArchitect.

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Niknaz is the CEO and co-founder of aec+tech, an all-in-one innovation platform and community connecting AEC/O (Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Operations) professionals with the latest tools and technologies. Prior to launching aec+tech Niknaz practiced architecture in the bay area, California, both as a design professional as well as a design technologist. Niknaz is a member of AIA San Francisco design technology committee, and has also been developing curriculum and teaching architecture courses online to Bahai students in Iran who continue to be deprived of access to universities in their own country.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, CEO and Cofounder of aec+tech with Niknaz Aftahi.

Connect with Niknaz online at aec+tech, and find her on LinkedIn.

Detailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.

Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

I am excited to announce that Graphisoft is now an official partner of EntreArchitect and The EntreArchitect Community. I’ve been meeting with the Graphisoft team for months preparing for this partnership and I can confidently say that our friends at Graphisoft are fully committed to supporting our small firms… and our transition to Archicad and BIM.

Archicad BIM software enables design, collaboration, visualization, and project delivery - no matter the project size or complexity. With flexible licensing options, and a dedicated support team to guide us along the way, Archicad is an ideal choice for firms and projects of any size. That’s why I am personally committed to finally making the move to BIM myself, from CAD to Archicad. (I’ll share more on that as I progress.)

I encourage you to reach out and talk to the folks at Graphisoft today by visiting our own dedicated webpage at graphisoft.com/us/entrearchitect. There is even an exclusive special offer waiting for our community of architects. Go now to graphisoft.com/us/entrearchitect and see how Graphisoft is positioned to help make YOUR architecture firm a success. That’s graphisoft.com/us/entrearchitect.

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Aron Croft appeared to have it all when he got into Harvard. But that was the beginning of his demise. He struggled nonstop for 15 years until he was broke, divorced, and earning minimum wage, failing out of his first 7 jobs and businesses. But after getting a Master’s degree in Coaching Psychology and a diagnosis of Inattentive ADHD, his life changed. He built a successful Fortune 500 career consulting to companies such as Marriott, Deloitte, Johnson & Johnson, McDonald’s, KPMG, and United Healthcare. He also got remarried, and most importantly, discovered how to get sh*t done with a neurodivergent brain. Now he's on a mission to raise awareness about Inattentive ADHD, how it goes under the radar, and how to rebuild your life post-diagnosis. His work has been featured by ADDitude Magazine, ADDA, and more.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, The Mysterious Connection Between ADHD and the Small Firm Architect with Aron Croft.

Connect with Aron online at HiddenADHD.com, check out his free online guide “Ensure Your Online Course Will Sell”, and find him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Detailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.

Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

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EntreArchitect Studio is a series of special bonus episodes where Mark invites inspiring, passionate people to share their knowledge and information about the building products and services to help you build better buildings.

This week at the EntreArchitect Studio we are featuring:

Kevin Harris is the Director of Sales & Marketing at AGS Stainless, Inc. (AGS), a railing manufacturer specializing in 100% offsite fabrication of custom railing systems. Prior to his position with AGS, Kevin founded 4 industry-leading firms including 2 information technology firms; one specializing in the creation of web-based process management tools for Fortune 100 corporations and one that specialized in building predictive modeling applications for federal agencies. He also founded a real estate development firm that spearheaded the restoration and redevelopment of a historic seaport communities' downtown waterfront, as well as organizing and founding a community bank.

Kevin currently serves as Co-chair, of the Board of Trustees for the National Association of Home Builders Leading Supplier’s Council (NAHB LSC), and he also serves as a Trustee for the NAHB Remodelers Council (NAHBR) and as a Laison to the NAHB Single Family Builders Committee. Additionally, he serves on the Executive Committee of the American Institute of Architects National Custom Residential Architects Network (AIA CRAN).

This week at EntreArchitect Studio Podcast, AGS Stainless with Kevin Harris.

Learn more about AGS Stainless, and follow Kevin on LinkedIn.

If you offer building products or serve the AEC industry and want to join Mark at the EntreArchitect Studio, send us an email at podcast@EntreArchitect.com.

ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert.

Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

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Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Matias Daroch, an accomplished architect, entrepreneur, and real estate developer based in Miami. Matias began his architectural journey in his hometown in Chile, where his passion for architecture and entrepreneurship took root. While still in architecture school, he explored creative business ventures, solidifying his ambition to become an architect.

After completing his studies, Matias co-founded a firm with a friend, diving into the architecture business with little prior knowledge. His career took a pivotal turn when he moved to Miami, gaining valuable experience in real estate development and the intricacies of designing and permitting projects. This led to the creation of MIK Architecture, a firm dedicated to crafting modern, market-driven residential spaces in South Florida.

In this episode, Matias shares insights on founding and growing a development group, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with builders, realtors, and other professionals. He highlights the necessity of being client-focused and open to compromise. Matias also touches on the advantages of being bilingual in the diverse Miami market and the growing demand for high-end, contemporary residential architecture.

Looking ahead, MIK Architecture aspires to become a client-free firm, focusing solely on developing waterfront properties. Tune in to hear Matias’s journey from Chile to Miami, and his expert advice for architects looking to venture into real estate development.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Establishing a Development Group as an Architect with Matias Daroch.

Connect with Matias at MIK Architecture, or follow him on LinkedIn.

Go to https://betterhelp.com/architect for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp for supporting our community of small firm entrepreneur architects.

ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit https://ARCAT.com to learn more.

Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

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Dan Hart, FAIA, PE is the Executive Vice President of Architecture, member of the Board of Directors and Principal with Parkhill, located in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Based in Austin, Dan has been the Texas Society of Architects President, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Strategic Council Moderator, Chair of the Public Outreach Committee and Co-chair of the COVID-19 Business Continuity Task Force. He is the national President of the AIA in 2022.

Dan was a dual degree graduate in architecture and civil engineering at Texas Tech University and went on to licensure as both architect and engineer. Dan has taught architectural engineering at Texas Tech University to senior level students.

Dan was the 2017 Texas Tech University College of Architecture Distinguished Alumnus and the founding President of the college's Design Leadership Alliance.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, AIA National President Shares Personal Thesis on the Role of AIA with Dan Hart.

Connect with Dan online at Parkhill and AIA.org, find him on LinkedIn, or email him directly at dhart@parkhill.com.

Detailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.

Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

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Brian Messana trained under architects Richard Meier, Thomas Phifer, Hani Rashid, and Peter Marino, working on projects including the Canal+ Headquarters in Paris, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Barcelona, and the Christian Dior Paris flagship. A graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and Columbia University, he also studied abroad, in Florence, Italy, and at Les Ecoles d'Art Américaines de Fontainebleau. He has lectured on design and served on the faculties of several university architecture programs. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he currently resides in Greenwich Village with his husband, Neil Drew.

Founded in 1996 by Brian Messana and Toby O'Rorke in New York City, Messana O'Rorke is renowned for crafting spaces of sublime restraint and ethereal beauty. Their process utilizes a rigorously limited palette of materials orchestrated in an architectural language of distilled boxes, blocks, and containers that emphasize the qualities of space itself rather than the things that fill it. The apparent simplicity and serenity of Messana O'Rorke's designs belie the astonishing richness and variety of the experiences they nurture.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Messana O'Rorke and the Rizzoli Monograph with Brian Messana.

Connect with Brian online at Messana O'Rorke, or find him on LinkedIn.

Detailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.

Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

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Messana O’Rorke: Building Blocks by Mayer Rus

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KP Reddy is the Founder and CEO of Shadow Ventures, a seed-stage technology investment firm. He is a globally recognized authority in AEC environments, AI, robotics, automation, mobile applications, and cloud computing. KP is a Civil Engineer by background (BS, Georgia Institute of Technology) and wrote the textbook on BIM with his book: BIM for Building Owners and Developers. He is a frequent lecturer at Georgia Institute of Technology and is a sought-after subject matter expert, frequently speaking worldwide on BIM and the built environment.

KP has exited three technology companies. Cereus Technology Partners which had an IPO on NASDAQ and has since sold to Verso (NASDAQ:VRSO) at a 35x Multiple, RCMS which was sold to ARC (NYSE:ARC), and Ampirix (sold to The Combine). KP formerly ran Enterprise Transformation at Gehry Technologies (started by world renowned architect Frank Gehry) which exited to Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB). He was also the General Manager of ATDC at Georgia Tech, one of the oldest technology incubators in the country.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Venture Capital in the AEC with KP Reddy.

Connect with KP online at Shadow Ventures and KPReddy.co, or find him on LinkedIn.

Detailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.

Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

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What You Know About Startups Is Wrong: How to Navigate Entrepreneurial Urban Legends That Threaten Your Relationships, Your Health, Your Finances, and Your Career by KP Reddy

Shadow Summit: Building the Future – AEC and CRE Conference

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EntreArchitect Studio is a series of special bonus episodes where Mark invites inspiring, passionate people to share their knowledge and information about the building products and services to help you build better buildings.

This week at the EntreArchitect Studio we are featuring:

Alex is a Product Champion at Vulcraft, a division of Nucor. Nucor is North America's largest and most diversified steel & steel products company. Vulcraft is North America's largest producer of open web steel joist and joist girders. A Chicago native, Alex started at Vulcraft in 2013 as an intern while completing his civil engineering degree. Shortly after, he was hired as a Sales Engineer, embedded in the sales office as a technical expert. In early 2022, he moved into a new role focused on Training and Business Development. Alex is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Indiana. He holds an M.B.A. from Aurora University and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology.

This week at EntreArchitect Studio Podcast, Vulcraft with Alex Brown.

Learn more about Vulcraft, and follow Alex on LinkedIn.

If you offer building products or serve the AEC industry and want to join Mark at the EntreArchitect Studio, send us an email at podcast@EntreArchitect.com.

ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert.

Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

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Bob Habian, AIA is an entrepreneur and an architect, or perhaps more accurately described as a “puzzle builder and licensed problem solver”. His career path includes chapters of conventional and unconventional work, with extensive experience in traditional architectural practice, building product manufacturing, and technology development.

You’ll typically find him deep in the middle of the work, getting his hands as dirty as needed, all in an effort to “clean up” the way architects and manufacturers do business together. Bob is the co-founder and CEO of Tect App, Inc., a company that is spearheading positive change in the building industry. And like many, he has just returned from the AIA Conference on Architecture in Chicago and is optimistic about the future of our profession.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, A People Platform Promoting Positive Change for the Profession with Bob Habian.

Connect with Bob online at Tect.com, check out the PEOPLEVERSE podcast, or find him on LinkedIn.

Detailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.

Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

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EntreArchitect Studio is a series of special bonus episodes where Mark invites inspiring, passionate people to share their knowledge and information about the building products and services to help you build better buildings.

This week at the EntreArchitect Studio we are featuring:

Bill Long connects architectural firms in the Chicago Metro Area with PPG’s high-performance products, continued education (AIA accredited courses), specification requests and updates. Increasing spec share by understanding firm needs and working to build lasting relationships. Throughout his 15+ years in the coatings industry, Bill has been an applicator, project manager, estimator, sales manager, and has enjoyed holding the Architectural Specifications Manager role in Chicago, IL for the past three years.

Gary Edgar is specification manager, building products, of PPG' for 22 years, including 17 years devoted exclusively to the company's air-dry fluoropolymer and BRP (build restore protect) coating systems. He manages products such as factory -applied PPG DURANAR and PPG Coraflon Fluoropolymer liquid and powder coatings, along with CORAFLON ADS field applied coatings. Gary is responsible for product recommendations, product training and warranty approval and is a NACE certified coating inspector.

This week at EntreArchitect Studio Podcast, PPG with Bill Long and Gary Edgar.

Learn more about PPG, and follow Bill and Gary on LinkedIn.

If you offer building products or serve the AEC industry and want to join Mark at the EntreArchitect Studio, send us an email at podcast@EntreArchitect.com.

ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert.

Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

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For the past few years, our friends at ARCAT have invited us to collaborate at an event under “the big red A”: Live from the AIA conference expo floor. This year, Mark R. LePage is joined by Dimitrius Lynch, host of Spaces Podcast, Jeff Echols, host of Context & Clarity Podcast, and Lance Cayko and Alex Gore, hosts of Inside the Firm Podcast. Listen as a wide range of guests join us for a continuous conversation about architecture, the profession, and much more.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, ARCAST22 Live from AIA Conference on Architecture with Dimitrius Lynch, Jeff Echols, Lance Cayko, and Alex Gore.

Connect with Dimitrius online at LYNES, check out Spaces Podcast, or find him on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Connect with Jeff online at EchoEngage.com, check out Context & Clarity Podcast, or find him on Twitter @echoengage or @jeffechols, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Connect with Lance and Alex online at F9Productions.com, check out Inside the Firm Podcast, and find them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Detailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.

Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

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EntreArchitect Studio is a series of special bonus episodes where Mark invites inspiring, passionate people to share their knowledge and information about the building products and services to help you build better buildings.

This week at the EntreArchitect Studio we are featuring:

Xantal Tejada is the Sustainability Specialist for Kingspan Insulated Panels North America. Before joining the company, she worked in several startups focused on social and environmental issues. Xantal has a MS in Sustainability Management from Columbia University.

Her work at Kingspan Insulated Panels North America is focused on managing metrics and advancing their Planet Passionate Sustainability and Communities program.

This week at EntreArchitect Studio Podcast, Kingspan with Xantal Tejada.

Learn more about Kingspan, and follow Xantal on LinkedIn.

If you offer building products or serve the AEC industry and want to join Mark at the EntreArchitect Studio, send us an email at podcast@EntreArchitect.com.

ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert.

Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

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Douglas Teiger, FAIA, graduated from Cornell University in 1982.  He opened his own firm in 1989 and grew from a solo practitioner to become managing partner of his 32 person firm. In 2009, Douglas received a Master's in Spiritual Psychology from USM, where he learned tools and skills he is sharing with his clients.  His ability to effectively streamline the operations allowed for more time to be spent on design and project research while creating a culture that fosters a holistic approach to a work life balance. 

In 2017 he became president of the AIA Los Angeles Chapter and is currently serving on the AIA National Strategic Council.  In 2019 Douglas transitioned out of his firm elevating three associates to partners and started his next venture Teiger Consulting. Douglas's mission is Live an inspiring balanced life whether it involves family, coaching, consulting, painting, or sports. Love what you do and do what you love .

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, The Light in Me Sees the Light in You with Douglas Teiger.

Learn more about Douglas at DouglasTeiger.com or connect on LinkedIn.

ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert.

Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

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EntreArchitect Studio is a series of special bonus episodes where Mark invites inspiring, passionate people to share their knowledge and information about the building products and services to help you build better buildings.

This week at the EntreArchitect Studio we are featuring:

As the Business Development Manager, North America for Excel Dryer, Inc., which has been manufacturing the finest American-made hand dryers for nearly 60 years, Michael Savitt has spent almost a decade creating strategic plans, generating sales forecasts, achieving field/territory goals, increasing sales, training sellers and providing excellent customer service. 

He oversees day-to-day business operations in North America and manages 2 regional Business Development Managers responsible for sales in the U.S.

Michael builds, develops and maintains strong relationships with manufacturers' representatives, distributors, contractors, end users and specifying architect/engineering firms. He also works with reps and key accounts to help them follow up on sales leads from trade shows, advertisements, internet inquiries, telephone calls and other sources.

Michael regularly conducts product demonstrations, sales presentations, and Lunch & Learns for distributors, contractors, end users, architects and engineers.

This week at EntreArchitect Studio Podcast, Excel Dryer with Mike Savitt.

Learn more about Excel Dryer,  and follow Mike on LinkedIn.

If you offer building products or serve the AEC industry and want to join Mark at the EntreArchitect Studio, send us an email at podcast@EntreArchitect.com.

ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert.

Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

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In this episode, we sit down with Carl Gish, co-founder and co-CEO of Aro Homes, a pioneering company reshaping the housing industry. Aro Homes is on a mission to revolutionize homebuilding through tech-driven solutions, producing fast, efficient, and carbon-negative homes. Carl shares the inspiring origin story of Aro and how the company aims to replace end-of-life homes with environmentally friendly designs that are as beautiful as they are sustainable.

Discover how Aro Homes is an end-to-end developer, seamlessly managing every step from property acquisition to after-sales support. Learn about their collaboration with renowned architect Olson Kundig to create stunning homes that appeal to both aesthetics and environmental consciousness. Carl elaborates on Aro's scalable, offsite construction model that enables them to build homes more quickly and efficiently while generating more energy than they consume, thereby offsetting carbon emissions from construction.

We also explore Aro Homes' ambitious plans to expand across multiple U.S. markets, aiming to build 800 to 1000 homes annually. Carl discusses their commitment to addressing affordable housing and offering customization options to meet diverse needs.

Tune in to hear Carl Gish's unique perspective, drawn from his extensive experience in product development, brand management, and leadership roles at industry giants like Unilever, Amazon, and Dyson.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, The Tech-Driven Home with Carl Gish.

Connect with Carl at Aro Homes, or follow him on LinkedIn.

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ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit https://ARCAT.com to learn more.

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Owen McGab Enaohwo is the CEO and Co-founder of SweetProcess, an easy-to-use software that enables company executives and their employees to collaborate together to quickly document and/or improve their standard operating procedures, processes, and policies.

Owen was previously the CEO of Hire Your Virtual Assistant (H.Y.V.A.), a virtual assistant service for small business owners. His specialties include business development, negotiation, operations management, and more.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, 7 Simple Steps for Documenting Your Standard Operating Procedures with Owen McGab Enaohwo.

Connect with Owen and learn more about SweetProcess online at SweetProcess.com, or follow him on LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to get your 52 Sample Standard Operating Procedure templates? Click here…it’s free!

ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert.

Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

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EntreArchitect Studio is a series of special bonus episodes where Mark invites inspiring, passionate people to share their knowledge and information about the building products and services to help you build better buildings.

This week at the EntreArchitect Studio we are featuring:

Beth Maguire, Architectural and Design Representative with Benjamin Moore, has a passionate approach to color and design. While working as showroom manager for Benjamin Moore's Designer Showroom at the Merchandise Mart, she was able to share her knowledge and passion for color with the design community for 5 years. Beth holds an accredited degree in Architecture from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and has 15+ years' experience doing retail design and marketing for several companies.

In her 17 years with Benjamin Moore, Beth has worked on both the retail design side of the business, as well as with the Architect & Designer segments. In her current role as an Architectural and Design Representative for Benjamin Moore, she assists with product specifications and color recommendations, as well as delivering trend, color, and coatings presentations to designers, architects and students.

This week at EntreArchitect Studio Podcast, Benjamin Moore with Beth Maguire.

Learn more about Benjamin Moore,  and follow Beth on LinkedIn.

If you offer building products or serve the AEC industry and want to join Mark at the EntreArchitect Studio, send us an email at podcast@EntreArchitect.com.

ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert.

Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

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Over the last 20 years, Richard has been on a path that helped him discover and define his professional mission: helping organizations be healthy so that their people can live better lives. The mission was honed through launching and leading organizations in the non-profit, hospitality, ecommerce, and logistics spaces. In his last company, he was introduced to the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and saw that it was, by far, the most effective model for building healthy organizations and, therefore, the most effective way to deliver on his mission. He now spends his professional time helping companies implement EOS so that they can experience the joy of operating at their best. 

Richard, his wife Kristen, and their five kids live in Fayetteville, AR, who many believe is heaven on earth.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, EOS for Architects with Richard Cole.

Connect with Richard online and find free EOS tools at EOSWorldwide.com/Richard-Cole, or follow him on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

BQE makes it easy to manage your projects and people, for maximum productivity and ultimate profitability. Register now for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass at BQE.com/masterclass.

ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert.

Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

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Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman

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EntreArchitect Studio is a series of special bonus episodes where Mark invites inspiring, passionate people to share their knowledge and information about the building products and services to help you build better buildings.

This week at the EntreArchitect Studio we are featuring:

Ed Edrosa is a Senior Product Manager for Behr Paint Company. In his current role, he is responsible for building and managing a product portfolio aimed at growing the professional paint market segment.

Ed has over 30 years of experience in the architectural coatings industry. He brings 24 years of technical and product management experience spanning renowned regional and global brands, such as Dunn-Edwards Paints, Frazee Paint, Comex USA, and Sherwin-Williams, to his current role as Behr Pro Product Manager. He has a track record of success in bringing new products to market the most recent of which is Behr Copper Force Paint, an EPA-registered interior virucidal and antibacterial paint.

Ed has also been an adjunct instructor for the Southern California Painting & Decorating Contractors of America Unilateral Apprenticeship Program (SCPDCA UAP) since 2005. He is regarded as a paints and coatings expert by his peers and colleagues.

This week at EntreArchitect Studio Podcast, Behr Paint with Ed Edrosa.

Learn more about Behr Paint Company,  and follow Ed on LinkedIn.

If you offer building products or serve the AEC industry and want to join Mark at the EntreArchitect Studio, send us an email at podcast@EntreArchitect.com.

ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert.

Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

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Keith Brooks has a degree in Interior Architecture with an emphasis in Furniture and Product Design. His career path brought him very quickly to custom woodworking for residential and commercial production houses. After 15 years of woodworking and reaching Senior Lead Craftsman status, he started doing production drawings in 2011 in a top tier residential cabinet shop.

After 7 years learning production level drafting and assembly drawings, he started kBrooks Design Studio in early 2019. In 2021, after growing his studio to a level of busy that required outside help, he went looking for help but found the process frustrating.  So, in response to that he founded Sloped, a professional web marketplace where design businesses that use Sketchup & Layout can find and connect with advanced users of Sketchup & Layout who provide design and drafting services.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, SketchUp Experts with Keith Brooks.

Connect with Keith online at Sloped.io, or follow him on LinkedIn and Instagram.

ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert.

Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

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Jason Drees is a husband, father of four boys, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and performance coach based in Austin, Texas. With over 10,000 hours of coaching sessions delivered in his career, Jason has an uncanny ability to rewire the mindsets of those he works with to achieve unprecedented results. Jason's ever-expanding understanding of the power of mindset continues to push his clients to unlock their full potential and experience extraordinary growth in all areas of their lives.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Unlock Your Full Potential with the Power of Mindset with Jason Drees.

Connect with Jason online at JasonDreesCoaching.com, or follow him on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

BQE makes it easy to manage your projects and people, for maximum productivity and ultimate profitability. Register now for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass at BQE.com/masterclass.

ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert.

Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

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Jonathan Stark is a former software developer who is on a mission to rid the world of hourly billing. He is the author of Hourly Billing Is Nuts, the host of Ditching Hourly, and writes a daily newsletter on pricing for independent professionals.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How to Ditch Hourly Billing as a Small Firm Architect with Jonathan Stark.

Connect with Jonathan online at JonathanStark.com and subscribe to his daily email list, or follow him on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

BQE makes it easy to manage your projects and people, for maximum productivity and ultimate profitability. Register now for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass at BQE.com/masterclass.

ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert.

Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

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EA324: No More Hourly Billing with Jonathan Stark

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David's entrepreneurial journey began in his early twenties when he sold Australia's most beloved sporting venue, the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Since then, his business experience has spanned from franchising retail clothing stores to founding one of Australia's most trusted digital agencies, Melbourne SEO Services.

In 2016, he successfully systemised himself out of that business, hired a CEO and stepped back from the daily operations. Through this process, he became a systems devotee, founding SYSTEMology.

Today, his mission is to free all business owners worldwide from the daily operations of running their business. To achieve this, Jenyns spends most of his time supporting the growing community of certified SYSTEMologists as they help business owners implement SYSTEMology. He also delivers workshops, keynote addresses and hosts his own popular podcast Business Processes Simplified.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, SYSTEMology with David Jenyns.

Connect with David online at SYSTEMology and DavidJenyns.com, or find him on Facebook and Twitter.

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For over 25 years Nancy Kleppel has consistently delivered real, measurable results for professionals that work on the built environment. She began as a practicing architectural designer and shifted focus, serving as Director of Business Development for SOM NY and then, since 2000, as an independent consultant. She understands the particular challenges that firms face in building a design identity, communicating objective value and gaining recognition in a highly competitive environment. As a strategic consultant, she brings clarity and focus to that effort. Nancy is a native New Yorker and holds a B. A. from Brown University and an M. Arch from Harvard University.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Addressing the Housing Crisis for Baby Boomers with Nancy Kleppel.

Connect with Nancy online at Nancy Kleppel Consulting, or find her on LinkedIn.

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Stewart Davis has worked in the field since 1983 and possesses a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin. He values seeking and finding great experiences, which means putting quality and care into the work we do so that others can have memorable and pleasurable experiences.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Building a Multi-Generational Legacy Firm with Stewart Davis.

Connect with Stewart online at CG&S Design-Build, or find him on LinkedIn.

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Mike Tadros, Director of Product Management at Trimble and SketchUp, shares his journey from designer to tech leader, discussing how SketchUp has evolved under Trimble to become the leading 3D modeling platform. Explore SketchUp's AI-driven capabilities and VR/AR applications that are revolutionizing the design industry.

Mike highlights SketchUp's focus on human-centric design, leveraging new technologies to enhance creativity and collaboration. Hear about the impact of the Apple Vision Pro headset and how SketchUp aims to create powerful yet enjoyable tools for designers. Discover the company's commitment to building a more beautiful, sustainable future through innovative software.

Whether you're an architect, designer, or tech enthusiast, this episode offers valuable insights into the transformative power of technology in design.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How SketchUp Fosters Human-Centric Design with Mike Tadros.

Connect with Mike at Trimble and SketchUp, or follow him on LinkedIn.

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Lance Cayko and Alex Gore met during their second year as architecture majors at North Dakota State University. While they didn't initially hit it off, the two classmates soon realized they each had qualities to complement the other, and by their third year, the go-getters were working together on all the projects they could and earned the title Renaissance Team from Professor Darryl Booker.

By the time they graduated, Lance and Alex knew they'd someday run a business together, but first they went their separate ways with Lance landing in Boulder, Colorado, and Alex in New York City. Then the 2008 recession hit. Both junior architects found themselves out of work. Alex returned to NDSU and earned his construction management degree. By 2010, architecture and construction industries across the country were still struggling, so he joined Lance in Colorado, renting the apartment above him, and the two founded F9 Productions.

The company has steadily grown as an architecture, construction, and development firm in Longmont, Colorado from the co-founders to a staff of 11. In 2016, Lance and Alex won the Architizer award for Architecture and Living Small popular vote for their tiny home, Atlas, the build of which was featured on season one, episode 14, of HGTV's Tiny House Big Living. Being business savvy allowed them to earn top ratings, becoming the highest-rated firm for customer satisfaction in Colorado. They've also positioned themselves to build their own projects the way they want, including their new business headquarters. Their education at NDSU taught them the balance between the science and art of architecture to enhance lives through design.

As they've grown the business, Lance and Alex strive to empower the people they hire. They pride themselves on developing employees and growing them into leaders to add to the fabric of professionals in architecture.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How to Hire a Team That Thrives with Lance Cayko and Alex Gore.

Connect with Lance and Alex online at F9Productions.com, check out Inside the Firm Podcast, and find them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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EA369: Lance Cayko and Alex Gore How To Be a Builder as a Small Firm Architect [Podcast]

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Thomas Gluck is a principal at GLUCK+ in New York City. Named by Fast Company as one of the top 10 most innovative companies in architecture, GLUCK+ has been recognized for their unique approach to Architect Led Design Build: single-source responsibility with architects leading the building process. The practice is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design together with real-world expertise to craft bold, innovative and conceptually unique architecture. GLUCK+ presented Thinking Making Making Thinking, in The Architectural League of New York's Current Work series. The firm was featured in Architectural Record The New Master Builders, The Architect's Newspaper Inside Architecture's One-Stop Shop, and Architect Best Practices: Engaging in Architect Led Design Build.

Notable award-winning projects include the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning, hailed by The New York Times as one of the city's best new works of public architecture, Bridge, a LEED Gold high-rise mixed-use development in Philadelphia which received an AIANY Award of Merit in Sustainability, and Tower House, selected for Architectural Record's Record Houses in 2013. GLUCK+ also designed and built The Stack, the first prefabricated steel and concrete modular residential development in New York City, which received an AIANY/BSA Housing Honor Award. Recent projects include 145 Central Park North, a new condominium development at the top of New York City's iconic Central Park and Malt House, the sensitive renovation and expansion of an early twentieth century brewery complex into a new commercial mixed-use development in the heart of Harlem.

Thomas Gluck received a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Visual and Environmental Studies from Harvard College and a Master of Architecture from Yale University. Thomas also serves on the Board of Trustees for Keewaydin Camp.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Why Architect-Led Design/Build is Better with Thomas Gluck.

Connect with Thomas online at GLUCK+, or find him on LinkedIn.

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Matthias Hollwich is an architect leading the global architectural firm HWKN. Founded in 2008 and based in New York City, HWKN partners with cities, developers, and entrepreneurial clients to maximize the impact and value of their development assets. The firm's diverse portfolio includes buildings and neighborhoods alike, from retail spaces and popup-installations to residential and commercial schemes in the United States, Middle East, and Europe, where inspiring office buildings are currently under construction in Cologne, Munich, and Bochum, Germany.

Local projects include an indoor-outdoor office building at 25 Kent in Brooklyn, New York, and a 40-story residential tower at 351 Marin in Jersey City, New Jersey. Matthias previously worked at OMA and the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation and was honored in Fast Company's ranking of the world's Top 10 Most Innovative Architects. He is the co-author of UmBauhaus Updating Modernism in collaboration with Rainer Weisbach and the Bauhaus Foundation in 2006.

Matthias’ latest book, New Aging: Live Smarter Now to Live Better Forever, suggests a new way to think about aging that fundamentally changes the way we design for it. His lectures on architecture, sustainability, and innovation have been featured at TED, PICNIC, Stelka, and the Conscious City Conferences.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Designing for Work and Life in a Post-Corona World with Matthias Hollwich.

Connect with Matthias online at HWKN, or find him on Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Randall Stevens is an AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) industry veteran with 30 years of software development, sales, and management experience. Randall founded ArchVision in 1991, a software development firm specializing in 3D graphics and content management technology for the design industry. Randall offers a unique combination of expertise in software and graphics technology, coupled with a background and degree in architecture. Randall is the inventor of the software technology Rich Photorealistic Content (RPC) currently being used by AEC customers in more than 100 countries. 

Most recently Randall led product development of the AVAIL software platform, a fresh approach to the AEC market’s content management challenges. AVAIL is used by many of the world's largest architecture and engineering firms. Randall is CEO of AVAIL. 

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, The BIG Problem with BIM with Randall Stevens.

Connect with Randall online at AVAIL, ArchVision, or find him on LinkedIn.

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Jacob S. Goldberg founded Goldberg General Contracting, Inc., (GGC), in 1987. Performing dual roles at the company, he serves as president, managing day-to-day operations; and as senior project manager, actively overseeing many of the firm's notable projects.

From his formative years as a draftsman, to his work as a tradesman, contractor and finally as a custom builder, Jake has more than thirty-five years of experience in owning and running the company. Raised in the “old school” of doing business, he stands behind the integrity of his team’s workmanship on every project they build. Additionally, Jake has established a strong reputation for his collaborative approach in working with design teams. He has a number of longstanding business contacts with leading architects and interior designers throughout Chicago. With his dedicated commitment to clients, he has also built many lasting relationships and a strong referral network.

Currently, Jake serves on the board of directors of Landmarks Illinois, a non-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the state's architectural and historic heritage. Additionally, he serves on the board of trustees for the Ragdale Foundation in Lake Forest, one of the largest interdisciplinary artists' communities in the country. Previously, he served on an advisory council to the City of Chicago building department under former Mayor Richard M. Daley.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Partner with General Contractors for Project Success with Jake Goldberg.

Connect with Jake online at Goldberg General Contracting, or find him on LinkedIn.

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James Caul eld has been a professional photographer for more than 30 years, creating compelling images of people, places and things both here and abroad. His interest in architectural subjects grew out of his own efforts restoring a Fromann & Jebsen designed bank in Chicago, a mid-century modern home in Glencoe by the noted architects, Keck & Keck, and his repurposing of several industrial buildings in Chicago as studios in support of his advertising business.

His passion for preservation led him to volunteer his services to the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust in Oak Park, Illinois, for whom he has documented the buildings on the Trust's annual internationally-attended house walk, Wright Plus. There he met architectural writer Patrick F. Cannon in 2004, with whom he collaborated on ve books. James is currently at work on a new book project with Pat Cannon, tentatively entitled ‘A Living History’ which will attempt to showcase the nearly 200 year history of Chicago’s residential architecture.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Photographer with James Caulfield.

Connect with James online at CaulfieldPhoto.com, or find him on LinkedIn.

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Lisa Sauvé is the Co-Founding Principal and CEO of Synecdoche, an award winning interdisciplinary architecture and creative practice with studios in Ann Arbor and Detroit. The studio has set precedent as a woman-owned rm that integrates fabrication and real estate development into the operations and investments of the studio. The studio is launching a product line this year from their bespoke designs from their in-house fabrication shop.

She recently founded Do Good Work, a 501c3 non-pro t whose mission is to strengthen the community of creators and artists with positive changes in resources and placemaking towards a strong and inclusive social, economic, and cultural fabric of our community. The goal is to translate many of the pro-bono e orts done at Synecdoche into a new program that others may be able to also support.

She is also the Co-founder of StudioStudio, a modern venue and co-working space for creatives and photographers and Partner at IVEY, a non-binary gender neutral salon in Ann Arbor. Both are examples of Lisa’s ability to utilize a diverse range of skills for business development, space design, and collaborations with other woman-owned small business owners.

Lisa is a licensed architect in the State of Michigan and currently serves as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Ann Arbor, including on the Ordinance Revisions Committee. She holds degrees for Master of Architecture and Master of Science in Conservation from Taubman College at the University of Michigan and a B.S. in Architecture from Lawrence Technological University.

Her career highlights a framework of distributing succinct contributions toward several roles to create impact in the diverse range of construction, architecture, and design industries. Rather than focusing on growing a sole enterprise, the career objective is to showcase how broadly the architectural expertise can reach from policy, philanthropy, academics, fabrication, investment, development, partnership, and design.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Entrepreneurial Success Through Community-Driven Design with Lisa Sauvé.

Connect with Lisa online at SYNECDOCHE and StudioStudio, or find her on LinkedIn.

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Over his 22 year career in architecture, Chris has had the opportunity to work on a multitude of projects from Park Avenue Apartments, multifamily developments and K-12 Schools throughout the United States totaling over $1B in construction.

After operating with the wrong information for decades and finally finding the right mentors, Chris has turned experiences and gained knowledge into a mission help architects build better businesses and wealth through their designs, proper training and leveraging architecture skills in real estate development. Chris has always had a passion for multifamily real estate and has owned and designed many MF projects throughout his career for himself and his clients.

That's why Antidote One was started. To provide the knowledge and tools through proper training and real information to accelerate their architecture practices and stop selling their time for money.

In addition to running Antidote One, Chris is a national practice leader at large east coast firm, a husband to Doreen and father of 3children Leah, Callie and Bennett. Chris has received awards for his works, including the 40 under 40 award for his work on creating the Zummer Home, a net zero energy housing prototype.
Chris' mission and the mission of Antidote One is to enhance the prosperity and dignity of architects globally through training and delivery of useful information.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Creation is the Frequency of the Architect with Chris Colby.

Connect with Eitan online at Swapp.net, and find him on LinkedIn.

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Eitan is a serial entrepreneur with vast experience in the construction sector, first as an architect and afterward, as the co-founder of CmyCasa, a construction-tech company he built and sold to Autodesk Inc. After the acquisition, Eitan was the GM of Autodesk Israel, where he led a 200 employees R&D center in various construction-tech products.

Eitan is a graduate of the Harvard Business School Executive Program in Boston and a cum laude in Architecture from Tel Aviv University.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How Artificial Intelligence is Disrupting the Architectural Design Process with Eitan Tsarfati.

Connect with Eitan online at Swapp.net, and find him on LinkedIn.

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Sreoshy Banerjea is the creator of ATLAS: A 5-step proposal roadmap, that guides talented AEC marketers, who struggle with creating client-tailored narratives, learn how to craft persuasive proposals so they can win more RFPs. By day she leads Urban Design at NYCEDC, where she guides urban design strategy and oversees master planning efforts in NYC. She is the 2021 winner of AIA NY’s Service to the City award for her impactful contributions and initiatives that make NYC a better place, as well as a 2021 Fast Company Innovation by Design Honorary Award Recipient for her brainchild, DesignCorps.

Prior to her time in the public sector, she has worked with a variety of internationally renowned architects, including Rafael Vinoly, and Dattner Architects. Sreoshy has a Master’s in Urban Design from MIT and a Bachelor of Architecture from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Persuasive Proposals with Sreoshy Banerjea.

Connect with Sreoshy online at ATLAS, and find him on Instagram and LinkedIn.

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In this episode, Mark chats with Keith Brooks, co-founder of Sloped and owner of kBrooks Design Studio. Keith shares his journey from architecture to carpentry, leading to the creation of Sloped, a platform connecting design firms with SketchUp and Layout professionals. They discuss the challenges small firms face in hiring freelancers and the importance of trust and relationship building.

Keith highlights the transition from drafting to 3D modeling, the revolutionary potential of layout-ready modeling, and the need for architects to embrace new technologies. With a diverse background in architecture, carpentry, and design, Keith emphasizes that success lies in building strong relationships and continuously learning.

Tune in to learn how to sell your products and services to small firm architects, leveraging insights on technology adoption, community engagement, and freelancing platforms like Sloped.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How To Sell Your Products and Services To Small Firm Architects with Keith Brooks.

Connect with Keith online at Sloped.io, or follow him on LinkedIn and Instagram.

EA464: Keith Brooks – SketchUp Experts

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Greg is a licensed architect, landscape designer, urbanist, and educator in the State of California. He has been practicing and teaching for over 25 years with projects spanning a wide array of scales, typologies, complexities, and disciplinary orientations.

He lectures locally, nationally, and internationally on design and has led education sessions at both the ASLA and AIA National Conventions focusing on the Wildland Urban Interface, and the fire, flood, debris flow weather cycles experienced in Southern California on a recurring basis. This research seeks to engage these unique challenges of climate change within the West & Southwest United States, Australia, Central and South America, and globally. Most recently, he has published a book on the subject entitled “The Wild”, which examines the physical, political, economic, and environmental impacts of climate change in Los Angeles.

Greg is a Partner and Design Principal at GGA+ in Pasadena, and Founder of The Wild, a 501(c)(3) non-profit research lab focusing on the impacts of the climate crisis in urban environments.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Wild Fires with Greg Kochanowski.

Connect with Greg online at GGA+ and The Wild, and find him on Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Matt Handal provides marketing and business development strategies that actually work. He has helped firms 10X their proposal results and realize significant growth. He is the author of Proposal Development Secrets, Former Contributing Editor of SMPS Marketer, and leads the Construction Owners Association of America's Communication Committee. He has appeared in Engineering News Record, The Architect’s Handbook for Professional Practice, and other industry publications.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How Small Firms Win Big Projects with Matt Handal.

Connect with Matt online at Help Everybody Everyday, and find him on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Côme Ménage is a French multidisciplinary architect based between New York, Miami and Paris. He founded his own practice, re-a.d, in 2017, championing projects that foster an intentional relationship between the individual and the built environment, exploring architecture as a medium for ideation and communion, facilitating growth and community. The work of the firm presents a globalized perspective to the portfolio of commercial, residential and hospitality projects, rooted in environmental stewardship and committed to accessibility.

Practicing out of New York City, Ménage found many opportunities to renovate existing structures instead of building anew. As a contemporary practice, re-a.d is constantly evaluating their positioning in relation to past layers of interventions encountered in older buildings. The attempt to appropriately intervene within existing contexts can be seen on historical projects such as the renovation of a historical carriage house in the West Village as well as the renovation of a Greenpoint laundromat turned fine dining restaurant.

Recognizing this work, Ménage was invited as a board member of the New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation. This can also be seen through larger projects such as the renovation of a façade proposed on a 500,000 sq.ft. building at 63 Madison Avenue. This project earned the firm runner-up placement in the Metals in Construction Challenge 2020 organized by the Ornamental Steel Institute of New York.

Ménage’s many interests bring richness to the projects at re-a.d. As a Certified Passive House Designer, Ménage brings sustainable thinking to the core of each design and has recently completed a project using a rainwater harvesting structure. 

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Overcoming Obstacles To Grow an Architecture Firm in New York City with Côme Ménage.

Connect with Côme online at re-a.d, and find him on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Do you have ideas about how to improve the architecture profession? NCARB wants to hear from you! NCARB’s Analysis of Practice study will explore how architecture is evolving and help determine the licensing model of the future. Sign up to be a part of the critical research today!

ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert.

Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.

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