How can architects create hands-on engagement?In this podcast episode, Ithaca, New York, Architect, Translator, and QA/QC Hawk, Christian Nielsen-Palacios, and Farmington, Michigan-based Architect and Educator, Kenneth Crutcher joins us backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Matt Forget - Creating Hands-On Engagement. Matt Forget is one-half of the husband-and-wife team at 5 Architecture and the Founders of Stix + Brix, a creative place for children to explore architecture.In the original conversation, Matt talked with us about engaging the community where they are, encouraging creativity in children, and building a side business that may, one-day take over the main architectural business. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:DetailedHUD-IAHEntreArchitect

How can architects give the best presentation of their lives?In this podcast episode, Massachusetts, Architect and Educator Isra Banks joins us backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Amanda Hennessey - How Architects Can Give The Best Presentations Of Their Lives. Amanda Hennessey is the founder of Boston Public Speaking and San Diego Public Speaking, part of the team at San Diego Women's Week, and the author of, "Your Guide to Public Speaking: Build Your Confidence, Find Your Voice, and Inspire Your Audience". In the original conversation Amanda talked with us about mindsets and techniques for great public speaking. She also discussed how architects can be more engaging during in-person and virtual presentations.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:EntreArchitectHUD-IAHDetailed

What happens when Architects actually follow all the great advice we get?In this podcast episode, Hopedale, Massachusetts, Architect and Podcast Host Chris Novelli joins us backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Ken 'Spanky' Moskowitz - Acting on and giving advice, Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook Style, where we welcomed Ken 'Spanky' Moskowitz, Founder & CEO of Ad Zombies, and Author of "Jab Till It Hurts: How Following Gary Vaynerchuk's Advice Helped Me Build A 7-Figure Brand". In the original conversation Spanky mentioned that there's a difference between serving your community and giving your work away for free. He also discusses how he implemented what he learned from Gary's book, and how you can do it too.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:DetailedHUD-IAHEntreArchitect

How can Architects leverage innovation to change the future of the profession?In this podcast episode, architects and community members Mandy Freeland and Hans Breaux join us backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Jennifer Castenson - Innovation in Architecture, where we welcomed Jennifer Castenson, Vice President of Ambassador and Partner Programs at Buildxact. In the original conversation Jennifer mentioned that she doesn't believe Architects focus on Architecture anymore. She discusses the need to innovate, how sharing leads to innovation, and innovating where you have deep expertise. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:HUD-IAHEntreArchitectDetailed

How can you 'make it' as a small firm architect? In this podcast episode, architects and community members Isra Banks and Christian Nielsen-Palacios join us backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Michael Gerber - Making It As A Small Firm Architect, where we welcomed Michael E. Gerber, author of the E-Myth books and now, "Making It On Your Own In America (Or wherever you may happen to live), A Radical Journey Towards Self Employment." In the original conversation we asked Michael about what's changed since he wrote: "The E-Myth," how to make it today as a small firm owner, and Michael challenged small firm architects to be more entrepreurial and to rethink what architecture is. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:DetailedEntreArchitectHUD-IAH

In this episode, we reshare one of our favorite conversations of Context & Clarity LIVE! In April 2021, in a surprise twist, Jeff Echols and Katharine MacPhail don't welcome Debbie Millman, but instead, writer, Roxane Gay to talk about being creative, putting yourself out there, and hiring an architect to design a home for two professional creatives. One a writer, one a designer, both podcasters.Mentioned in this episode:DetailedHUD-IAHEntreArchitect

In this episode, we reshare one of our favorite conversations of Context & Clarity LIVE! In October 2021, Jeff Echols and special guest Co-Host, Mandy Freeland welcomed Jonathan Segal, Architect, Developer, and Creator of the Architect As Developer courses, to Context & Clarity LIVE. In this conversation Jonathan talked with us about architecture, development, the future of education and practice, and more!Mentioned in this episode:HUD-IAHEntreArchitectDetailed

In this episode, we reshare one of our favorite conversations of Context & Clarity LIVE! Back in March 2021, we welcomed Seth Godin, host of the Akimbo podcast, founder of altMBA, author of "The Practice," and a dozen other business books you should read. Some of the topics we discussed in this conversation were:• How are architects perceived by the public?• What affects that perception?• What can architects do to change that perception?Mentioned in this episode:HUD-IAHEntreArchitectDetailed

How can Architects leverage innovation to change the future of the profession?That's where we'll start our conversation today on Context & Clarity LIVE.Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katharine MacPhail welcomed Jennifer Castenson, Vice President of Ambassador and Partner Programs at BuildXACT, to Context & Clarity LIVE.Join the Context & Clarity LIVE conversation every Thursday as we talk to a special guest about the topics that matter most to the success of small firm architects. Last week, Jennifer talked with us about what innovation is, why we need innovation, and what small firm architects need to do in order to be more innovative.Share your experience, and advice, and bring your questions to the conversation every Thursday at 4:00 pm ET on Facebook in the EntreArchitect Community Facebook Group, on Jeff's LinkedIn and Twitter profiles, the EntreArchitect YouTube channel, or the EntreArchitect Twitch stream.We also preview the conversations in our 30-Minute Coffee Talk inside the Context & Clarity Club on the Clubhouse App every Thursday morning at 9:00 am ET.Mentioned in this episode:DetailedEntreArchitectHUD-IAH

"How do you ‘make it’ as a Small Firm Architect in 2021 and beyond?That's where we'll start our conversation today on Context & Clarity LIVE.Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katharine MacPhail welcomed Michael E. Gerber, Author of The E-Myth, The E-Myth Revisited, Co-Author of The E-Myth Architect, and now, ""Making It On Your Own In America (Or wherever you may happen to live), A Radical Journey Towards Self Employment,"" to Context & Clarity LIVE.Join the Context & Clarity LIVE conversation every Thursday as we talk to a special guest about the topics that matter most to the success of small firm architects. Last week, Michael talked with us about the need for architects to be entrepreneurial and even rethinking what the architecture of architecture is in order to change the way architecture is practiced in the future.Share your experience, and advice, and bring your questions to the conversation every Thursday at 4:00 pm ET on Facebook in the EntreArchitect Community Facebook Group, on Jeff's LinkedIn and Twitter profiles, the EntreArchitect YouTube channel, or the EntreArchitect Twitch stream.We also preview the conversations in our 30-Minute Coffee Talk inside the Context & Clarity Club on the Clubhouse App every Thursday morning at 9:00 am ET."Mentioned in this episode:DetailedHUD-IAHEntreArchitect