

Business of Architecture Podcast
Enoch Sears & Rion Willard
Discover strategies, tips and secrets for running a fun, flexible and profitable architecture practice. The focus here is simple: discussion of ways for architects to create a dream architecture practice: design what you want, when you want, and get paid well for it.
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May 24, 2016 • 16min
157: Entrepreneur Architect: Design Build as a Franchise with Victor Caban-Diaz
Today we're speaking with Victor Caban-Diaz about his new firm he's planning on starting in the architect- as-developer business model. In today's show you'll discover:
May 17, 2016 • 31min
156 Entrepreneur Architect: Building Community with Courtney Brinegar
Courtney Brinegar is a Houston based architect who was recently selected as a finalist for her proposal to create a nonprofit organization.
May 3, 2016 • 36min
155: Managing your Architecture Firm's Reputation with Albert W. Rubling Jr.
Today's the second half of my interview with Albert W. Rubeling,Jr. FAIA. He isan accomplished architecture, leader and author of the book,"How to Start and Operate your Own Design Firm." He is theSenior Vice President of Rubling and Associates, a JMT Division. In2015, he served as the 53rd Chancellor of the College ofFellows.In today's show you'll discover:
Apr 26, 2016 • 35min
154 Using Strategic Thinking to Overcome the Challenges of Starting an Architecture Firm Albert W. Rubling Jr.
Chances are, you've either started an architecture firm in the past or are thinking of doing so sometime in the future. Today's guest is Albert W. Rubeling, Jr. FAIA. He is an accomplished architecture, leader and author of the book, "How to Start and Operate your Own Design Firm." He is the Senior Vice President of Rubling and Associates, a JMT Division. In 2015, he served as the 53rd Chancellor of the College of Fellows. In today's show you'll discover:
Apr 19, 2016 • 27min
153 Less Fires, Less Stress and More Money for Your Architecture Firm with Norbert Lemermeyer
What does it mean to have business systems and how can they help you as an architect to have less fire, less stress and more money?Today’s the second half of my interview with Norbert Lemermeyer. He is the co-author of “The E-myth Architects” and the founder of Architecture Plus Business. He’s an architect and understands the business of architecture inside and out. In today’s show you’ll discover:
Apr 12, 2016 • 27min
152 Working Smarter, Not Harder with Norbert Lemermeyer
Is it possible to be a business owner and have the lifestyle of your dreams? Most architecture firm owners fall into the trap of working all the time or never really being able to get the financial independence they want and deserve after working for so many years. Today’s guest is Norbert Lemermeyer. He is the co-author of “The E-myth Architects” He’s the founder of Architecture Plus Business, he’s an architect and understands the business of architecture inside and out. In today’s show you’ll discover:

Apr 5, 2016 • 34min
151 How to Make Bookkeeping Work for your Architecture Firm with Rick Wolnitzek
Rick Wolnitzek is the founder and principal of Wolnitzek Architects and the creator of the Project BluePrint process. The Project BluePrint was given its name in 2004 although the methods that are used trace their roots back to planning for Comair, a regional airline, in the 1980s, and for Campbell County Fiscal Court through the 1990s. Wolnitzek Architects was founded in 1980 and has operated under various names, e.g. Frederick Wolnitzek, Architect; Wolnitzek Howard Architects; HW Architects. In today’s show you’ll discover:
Mar 22, 2016 • 32min
Accounting for Architects with Rick Wolnitzek
Rick Wolnitzek is the founder and principal of Wolnitzek Architects and the creator of the Project BluePrint process. The Project BluePrint was given its name in 2004 although the methods that are used trace their roots back to planning for Comair, a regional airline, in the 1980s, and for Campbell County Fiscal Court through the 1990s. Wolnitzek Architects was founded in 1980 and has operated under various names, e.g. Frederick Wolnitzek, Architect; Wolnitzek Howard Architects; HW Architects. In today’s show you’ll discover:
Mar 15, 2016 • 35min
Clients, Competition and Visually Sensational Projects with Alex Michaelis
In this episode you’ll hear with Rion Willard as he sits down with UK Based Architect, Alex Michaelis of Michaelis Boyd. Established in 1995 by Alex Michaelis and Tim Boyd, MB has earned a reputation for simple, elegant architecture with an emphasis on sustainable, environmentally sound solutions. Alex and Tim met while working at the same practice, having earned their stripes at some of the industry’s largest companies, including Richard Rogers & Partners, Colquhoun, Miller & Partners, and Wickham & Associates. In today’s show you’ll discover:
Mar 8, 2016 • 24min
148: Overcome Hurdles and Get More Work for your Architecture Firm with Peter Barber
Today a special guest host takes over the Business of Architecture show with our first ever “UK Edition”. Rion Willard is the founder/director of The Thinking Hand Studio, a UK-based architecture practice. Today is the second part of Rion Willard’s interview with British architect Peter Barber. Architect Peter Barber worked with Richard Rogers, Will Alsop and Jestico Whiles prior to establishing his own practice in 1989. He is currently a lecturer and design tutor at the University of Westminster. Peter Barber has lectured about the practice of Architecture internationally, at institutions including the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Architectural League in New York, numerous university schools of architecture including Genoa, Frankfurt, Brighton, Kingston and Glasgow as well as Oxford University and The Bartlett – University College London. In today’s show you’ll discover:


