Business of Architecture Podcast

Discover some of my key takeaways from the interviews on the Business of Architecture show. In this episode, you'll discover: How to make sure you hire the right employee - everytime A simple, 'no-brainer' way to build your network by keeping in touch with important contacts (without having to remember anything) The #1 key ingredient to being an effective persuader (master this selling skill and you'll never starve for work again) Visit http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ for more like this. Click here to read more about My Top Insights From The Business of Architecture Show: Business Of Architecture Summit Sneak Peak

In this episode you'll hear from two residential architects...who dare to take on the AIA. Click here to read more about Architects Creating Homes: Interview With Rand Soellner and Craig W. Isaac

Today architect Ryan Hansanuwat talks about how he went from intern to partner in less than 3 years in his Round Rock, TX architecture firm. Click here to read more about Architecture Career Advancement With Ryan Hansanuwat

Today we talk with architect Ryan Hansanuwat, a finalist in the 2014 Architecture Business Plan competition put on by Charette Venture Group. Whether you have a mature firm looking to re-define its direction or a start-up firm that is charting its course, you don't want to miss this episode. Listen in as we discuss the important elements of an architect business plan. Click here to read more about How To Create A Business Plan For An Architecture Firm

In this episode we talk about the last 3 of the 7 strategies for making architecture that Dan Willis outlines in his book "The Emerald City and Other Essays On The Architectural Imagination". Click here to read more about 7 Strategies For Making Architecture Part 2: Interview With Daniel Willis

In this episode we discuss 4 of professor Dan Willis' '7 Strategies For Making Architecture'. They are: collaboration and conviviality (or take the client to lunch) the respected professional and the troping of limitations unconventional practices (or the 'day job') the imaginatively flawed and provacatively incomplete Click here to read more about 7 Strategies For Making Architecture: Interveiw With Daniel Willis

Architect and author Rena M. Klein literally wrote the book on small firm management. Listen in as we discuss how to get extraordinary results (and avoid common mistakes) of small architecture firm management. In this episode we discuss: How to keep your firm on track as a principal (even when you aren't around) Common management mistakes of small architecture firms How to avoid being penny wise and pound foolish The #1 key to maximizing the productivity of firm employees How to create a safe 'exit' by mentoring 2nd generation leaders Click here to read more about Architecture Firm Management For Practice Success: Interview With Rena M. Klein FAIA

In today's episode we talk with Rena M. Klein, business planning and management consultant about strategies and best practices when competing in the architectural playing field.Rena M. Klein is the founder of RM Klein Consulting, a business and management consulting firm catering to small to mid-sized architecture and design firms to help their firm run better. Click here to read more about Management For Small Architecture Firms: Interview with Rena M. Klein FAIA

In today's episode we're back with Thomas R. Fisher as he encourages architects to expand their horizons, think outside the box, and figure out ways to bring the power of design to the 95%. He also shares with us the University of Minnesota College of Design's pioneering works that aims to redefine and redesign the practice of architecture. Click here to read more about Redesigning The Practice Of Architecture To Reach The 95%: Interview with Thomas Fisher

Click here to read more about The Case For Higher Architect Fees