

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 20, 2014 • 31min
Developing Your Own Projects with Guest Zeke Freeman
See BusinessofArchitecture.com for additional information on this episode and to find others like it. Click here to read more about Architect develops Urban Infill Projects In Denver, CO

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. Click here to read more about Architecture Firm Succession Planning And The Power Of Design

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. Click here to read more about Strategic Planning for Architecture Firms

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. Click here to read more about Conquer New Markets: Interview with Mariana Idiarte

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. Click here to read more about Design Contracts with Mariana Idiarte

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. Click here to read more about The Secrets to a Successful Architecture Firm: Business and Design Philosophy

Apr 8, 2014 • 13min
The Secrets of a Successful Architecture Firm: Inside The Modern Architecture Firm Modative
In today's interview we take a look at a successful Los Angeles design-build architecture firm. Founded in 2006, this firm has grown leaps and bounds in the past few years. The firm melds a focus on design with an all-inclusive delivery model that includes construction services. Today we sit down with the firm's principles to discover the lessons they've learned about running a successful architectural practice over the past 7 years. Click here to read more about The Secrets of a Successful Architecture Firm: Inside The Modern Architecture Firm Modative

Apr 1, 2014 • 45min
How To Boost Your Firm Profits - WIthout Finding More Clients
Discover why Steve Wintner's book sold out. We discuss the tips for successful architecture firm management, including accountability, employee retention, and how to calculatean hourly billing rate. Click here to read more about How To Boost Your Architecture Firm Profits - Without Finding More Clients

Mar 25, 2014 • 40min
Management Tips for a Successful Architecture Practice
Listen why Steve Wintner's book is selling for over $200 on Amazon.com. We discuss the tips for successful architecture firm management, including accountability, employee retention, and how to calculate fees. Click here to read more about Management Tips for a Great Architecture Practice With Steve L. Wintner, AIA Emeritus

Mar 18, 2014 • 40min
How To Identify (and Communicate) Your Value
In this episode, we discuss escaping the commodity trap and how to get clients to recognize your value. Click here to read more about Identifying (and Communicating) Your Value As An Architect


