Business of Architecture Podcast
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.
Latest episodes
Jan 20, 2015 • 36min
Building A Successful Small Architecture Practice
Today's guest is architect Randy M. Sovich, AIA. Randy runs the firm RM Sovich Architecture based out of Baltimore Maryland. His firm has received numerous awards for their design work. He co-authored the book "Creating Home, An Assisted Living Design Manual". He is founder and co-editor of Texture Archizine.
In today's episode you'll discover:
The 3 powerpoint slides Randy saw during a marketing presentation early in his career - and why these 3 marketing lessons have stuck with him through the years
We talk about the difference between a business and a practice
Pricing your services as a sole practitioner
The simple, no-fail strategy to build your network quicky and effectively
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Jan 13, 2015 • 15min
89 Thom Mayne on The Business of Architecture
Visit http://businessofarchitecture.com/ for more information about this interview plus dozens of other interviews with successful architects and consultants.
Click here to read more about The Art of Architecture vs. Business with Thom Mayne FAIA
Jan 6, 2015 • 32min
Revit For Architects
Discover Daniel Libeskind's secret to becoming a starchitect..and more.
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Dec 30, 2014 • 33min
87 Starting A Design Firm
Today we speak with Alex Gore about starting a design firm. Alex Gore is principal and partner with Lance Cayko of F9 Productions, a residential and BIM creation design firm based in Longmont, Colorado.
He's the co-creator of RevitFurniture.com, which provides Revit families, template files and tutorials for mastering Revit. Alex also teaches at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Environmental Design and Architectural Engineering departments and is the upcoming author of The Architecture of Thinking Different: Getting More Out of Design and Life.
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Dec 23, 2014 • 48min
86 The Architecture Of Value: Part II
In this episode you'll discover:
The 6 domains of marketing that you must be skilled in to succeed
Tips for getting published in Trade Magazines
Architectural Outlook for 2015 from the front lines
How to break into emerging, international markets
Click here to read more about The Architecture Of Value - Part II: Interview with Craig Park
Dec 16, 2014 • 28min
85 The Value Of Architects: The New AIA National Awareness Campaign Spreads The Word About The Value Of Architects
We talk with AIA CEO on what the AIA is doing to educate the world about what 'architects do'.
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Dec 9, 2014 • 38min
84 Creating Value For Your Clients
Today we talk with Craig Park. Craig is a principal with the Sextant Group. Craig is an author, speaker, consultant and former Chief Marketing Officer for two large architecture firms.
In today's edisode we discuss:
How to differentiate your firm (create your own niche)
What the most successful firms are doing today to stay 'ahead of the curve'
Personal information management - how to stay on top of your inbox and phone calls
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Dec 2, 2014 • 32min
83 Creating Business Systems For A Successful Practice
Today is part 2 of my interview with award winning designer and founder of business of design Kimberley Seldon.
In today's episode you'll discover:
How to be exponentially more efficient through the use of business systems
The psychology behind raising your rates - it's not what you may think
3 fail-safe tips for getting published in the magazine of your choice
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Click here to read more about Creating Business Systems For A Successful Practice + 3 Strategiew for Getting Published
Nov 25, 2014 • 23min
How to Run a Great Design Business
How do we make our clients happy, get repeat business, and have them refer us to all of their friends? Finish your projects on time and on budget.
Obvious? Duh. Simple? Yes. Easy? Listen to today’s interview with Kimberley Seldon and learn why almost nobody does it and how YOU can.
Kimberley Seldon is the founder of Business of Design, an online venue for designers, decorators, stagers, and stylists to learn about the business side of their practice.
She also an accomplished personality both in the TV and publishing world, having hosted three television series, a regular role as a design expert in Cityline, she’s also the Design Editor for Chatelaine, and the Editor in Chief of Dabble Magazine
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Nov 19, 2014 • 24min
Creating A Business Plan For A New Architecture Firm
Today we talk with Scott Larrick, who won the recent Architecture Business Plan Competition about his plans for his new firm.
Click here to read more about Creating A Business Plan For A New Architecture Firm: Interview with Scott Larrick NCARB, LEED AP of Eleven:59 Studio
