

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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Jul 28, 2015 • 42min
117: Branding An Architecture Firm
Set your firm apart with a powerful brand. Today we discuss branding for architecture firms - and how to create a powerful, authentic brand for your firm. Click here to read this episode on Business of Architecture.

Jul 21, 2015 • 40min
116: 7 Lessons Learned Working With Professional Services Firms
In this episode you'll discover the list of 'lessons learned' that Mark Busse and Ben Garfinkel shared with me recently. These lessons include: Marketing should not be ignored Employees want more than money It's fine to say 'no' Your online reputation matters What you say is less important than what you believe Count on technology to be a game-changer Baby Boomers are retiring and the rising generation will make changes. There's a special surprise the end of this episode, so make sure you listen all the way to the end. Go to Business of Architecture to find out about the lessons learned with regards to branding and identity.

Jul 14, 2015 • 33min
Successfull Architecture Firm Management for Profit
Discover tips for managing your small architecture firm in this interview with business consultant and CFO Hugh Glazer. Click here to see this episode on Business of Architecture.

Jul 7, 2015 • 29min
Top Financial Management Mistakes of Small Architecture Firms
Do you make these top financial management mistakes in your architecture practice? Today we speak with Hugh Glazer, CPA, a business and financial management consultant for the AEC industry. In this episode, you'll discover: The number 1 secret to scaling a profitable architecture practice (4:01) The top business mistakes small architecture firms make (5:05) The difference between cash basis and accrual accounting, and why this matters to your bottom line (7:30) The rolling 13-week spreadsheet for tracking cashflow (10:15) The most important metrics to track for firm profitability (15:00) How to recognize and stop scope creep (18:50) Find out more about the top financial management mistakes in the Business of Architecture.

Jun 30, 2015 • 42min
Houzz: A Platform For Residential Architects and Designers Part 2
Discover resources for architects and designers on Houzz.com. Listen to the full interview for more information. Know more about this Business of Architecture episode, click here.

Jun 23, 2015 • 37min
Houzz: A Platform For Residential Architects and Designers
Find out more about the Houzz platform, and how it can help you as a residential architect and designer. Discover the platform for architects and designers in Business of Architecture.

Jun 16, 2015 • 41min
How To Win Large Architecture Contracts Part 2
Looking for creative, effective way to get a leg up on your next RFP response? Listen in as RFP winning guru Frank Aldridge reveals a cool strategy for landing that big contract. Know how to win large architecture contracts in Business of Architecture.

Jun 9, 2015 • 38min
110: How To Win Large Architecture Contracts
In this episode you'll discover a killer strategy for winning large architecture contracts and working with large organizations. Click here to know more about this episode in the Business of Architecture.

Jun 2, 2015 • 32min
109: 4 Best Business Types For Architecture Firms
In this episode we discuss the 4 main business entity types for architecture firms. Go to Business of Architecture and know the best business types for architecture firms.

May 26, 2015 • 47min
108: Business Formation For Architects
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about legal entities for architecture firms. Discover more in the Business of Arcitecture by clicking here.


