

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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Aug 20, 2013 • 37min
018 Matthew Segal on Developing a Post Office into a 4 unit Residential Project
Matthew Segal recently bought a former post office building and converted it into a 4 unit residential project which he just sold. Matthew Segal acted as the developer, designer, and builder for the project. Click here to read more about Matthew Segal on Architect As Developer ang His First Project, the Fancy Lofts

Aug 14, 2013 • 27min
017 Matthew Segal of Jonathan Segal FAIA
This is part 1 of my interview with Matthew Segal. As a young designer working for Jonathan Segal, FAIA, Matthew developed, designed and built his own 4-unit multi-family project in San Diego, California. In this interview we discuss his work at Jonathan Segal Architect and lessons he has learned about architecture, development and construction. Click here to read more about Matthew Segal on Architect as Developer and Real Estate Development

Aug 7, 2013 • 40min
016 Rob Paulus AIA Architect as Developer
Rob Paulus AIA has produced exceptional work from his home town of Tucson, Arizona. In addition to creating beautiful commercial and residential projects, Paulus has also been part of the development team on some of his projects. Click here to read more about Rob Paulus AIA Architect as Developer Interview Part 2

Jul 31, 2013 • 35min
015 Architect Rob Paulus, AIA, Architect as Developer
In today's interview I talk with Rob Paulus, AIA. Rob is an architect in Tucson Arizona with a keen design sense that reflects the rugged desert surrounding Tucson. In addition to being an architect, Rob has also participated in the development of several projects as an "Architect as Developer". Click here to read more about Rob Paulus AIA, Architect as Developer

Jul 23, 2013 • 24min
013 Archispeak Podcast with Cormac Phalen, Evan Troxel and Neal Pann - Part II
This is part II of the episode where I talk with the creators of the wildly successful podcast that "dares to peek under the architectural kimono" and tell us what architecture is really about. Join Neal Pann, Evan Troxel, Cormac Phalen and I as we discuss social media for architects, architect's websites, and creating good architecture. Click here to read more about The Archispeak Podcast Crew Part II

Jul 16, 2013 • 25min
013 Archispeak Podcast with Cormac Phalen, Evan Troxel and Neal Pann
In this episode I talk with the creators of the wildly successful podcast that "dares to peek under the architectural kimono" and tell us what architecture is really about. Join Neal Pann, Evan Troxel, Cormac Phalen and I as we discuss social media for architects, architect's websites, and creating good architecture. Click here to read more about Archispeak Podcast Crew on Business of Achitecture

Jul 9, 2013 • 32min
012 Crowdsourcing Real Estate Investments with Ben Miller of Fundrise.com
Join Ben Miller and I as we discuss real estate investing, the mistakes architects make when developing their own projects, and more. Ben Miller is co-founder of Fundrise.com, a crowdfunding site for real estate investments. Fundrise is changing the way real estate development happens by putting power back in the hands of local residents. Instead of developments being funded by large, heavily capitalized institutional investors, Fundrise allows boutique investors to get part of the action by investing as little as $100 to a development project. Fundrise gives individuals the ability to invest directly in local properties without the unnecessary fees and middlemen of conventional real estate equity finance. With Fundrise, people now have the power to earn financial returns while building the city they want to live in. Click here to read more about Architect as Developer - Crowdsourcing Real Estate Developments with Ben Miller of Fundrise.com part 2

Jul 2, 2013 • 23min
011: Crowdsourcing Real Estate Investments with Ben Miller of Fundrise.com
Today's guest is Ben Miller, co-founder of Fundrise.com. Fundrise is changing the way real estate development happens by putting power back in the hands of local residents. Fundrise is a crowdsourcing platform for funding real estate developments. Instead of developments being funded by large, heavily capitalized institutional investors, Fundrise allows boutique investors to get part of the action by investing as little as $100 to a development project. Fundrise gives individuals the ability to invest directly in local properties without the unnecessary fees and middlemen of conventional real estate equity finance. With Fundrise, people now have the power to earn financial returns while building the city they want to live in. Click here to read more about Architect As Developer - Crowdsourcing Real Estate Developments with Ben Miller of Fundrise.com

Jun 17, 2013 • 38min
010 Pat Flynn - Lessons Learned from Internet Marketing
Brought to you by the Business of Architect Podcast . Today's guest was listed by Forbes Magazine as one of the ten most transparent leaders in business and profiled in the New York Times as a case study in online business building. Pat Flynn is a bestselling author and recently released a new book "Let Go", a memoir about his journey from being laid off from his job as an intern architect in 2008 to building an online business that now makes him $50,000 dollars a month.Pat's story shows how using the internet effectively can bring incredible success. In today's interview Pat shares a few lessons about on-line business building that can be applied to architects. I hope you are able to pick up some information that fuels your success as an architect. Click here to read more about Pat Flynn: How Pat Went From Unemployed Architect Intern to Earning $60k a Month in Online Sales

Jun 4, 2013 • 1h 11min
009 Gregory LaVardera - Solo Architect and Selling Modern House Plans Online
Gregory LaVardera is a sole practitioner who runs a modern design architecture firm in New Jersey, just outside of Philadelphia. Greg is known for his innovative designs, including his modern home plan catalog, steel shipping box home designs, and the work of his architectural firm. Click here to read more about Selling Modern House Plans Online With Sole Practitioner Gregory LaVardera, Architect


