

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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Jun 17, 2014 • 37min
Do You Have A Roadmap?
Interview with author and strategist Ray Kogan about creating a roadmap for your architecture firm.
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Jun 10, 2014 • 40min
Running a Residential Practice with David Andreozzi
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Jun 3, 2014 • 31min
Resources for Residential Architects with David Andreozzi
From loathing the AIA, to leading the knowledge community of the Custom Residential Architect's Network, David Andreozzi talks about his experience as a residential architect focused on high-end, luxury design.
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May 27, 2014 • 31min
Developing Residential Projects and Building Your Own House - Zeke Freeman
In this episode we learn:
How to build a successful business network
Tips for starting an architecture firm
How to make and build valuable relationships
About Zeke's experience cold-calling for new work
How Zeke designed and built his own house as an architect
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May 20, 2014 • 31min
Developing Your Own Projects with Guest Zeke Freeman
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May 13, 2014 • 32min
Architecture Firm Succession Planning And The Power Of Design
Do you have a plan to pass your firm on to someone else when you retire? For many solo architects, the firm dies when they go into semi-retirement.
But it doesn't have to end that way.
oday we talk with Lisa Henry, principal at Greenway Group, about ownership succession planning and ownership transition for architecture firms.
We also discuss what architects can do to take a leadership role in the design process. What is the fine line between taking marching orders from the client and overstepping our bounds as our client's advisor? Find out in this episode of Business of Architecture.
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May 6, 2014 • 25min
Strategic Planning for Architecture Firms
Today we are joined by Lisa Henry, FASID, LEED AP. She is a princpal at Greenway Group, a company that gives design firms information, knowledge and counsel that enables them to focus on what they care most about: doing great work. In today's episode we discuss creating a strategic plan for your architecture firm, and how following that strategic plan can help you reach your goals.
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Apr 29, 2014 • 22min
Conquer Markets with Mariana Idiarte
International business consultant, Mariana Idiarte, is back. This time she's here to share with us strategies on how to not lose yourself and establish your architecture business in new markets.
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Apr 22, 2014 • 31min
Design Contracts and More with Mariana Idiarte
In this episode international business consultant Mariana Idiarte is back for round 2. She tell us about what she learned negotiating architectural contracts for small and large architecture firms.
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Apr 15, 2014 • 15min
The Secrets to a Successful Architecture Firm: Business and Design Philosophy
In today's episode, we continue our interview with the principles of Modative - a successful Los Angeles design-build architecture firm that was founded in 2006 and has grown over the past few years. Today we discuss their goals and the principles behind their firm's success.
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