EntreArchitect Podcast with Mark R. LePage

Business Coaching for Architects Ray is the Co-Founder and Chief Mentor at Archibiz, which provides business education and consultancy services to architectural practices globally. Through courses, coaching and other business advisory services, Archibiz helps archtects fill in the gaps in their business education so they can lead more profitable and sustainable practices. Since June 2019, Ray has been leading Archibiz’s signature Designing Architectural Practice Success (DAPS) Course and most recently, Practice Improvement Formula Course. He provides coaching and mentoring to a number of architectural practices globally and is the former Chair of the Board of social data firm, Neighbourlytics. Prior to Archibiz, Ray worked as a business coach and entrepreneur in the UK, South Africa and the US. He operated at CEO level for over 25 years before relocating to Australia in 2005. Ray's passion is helping business owners to realize their personal potential and that of their organization. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Business Coaching for Architects with Ray Brown. Connect with Ray online at Archibiz, check out their courses, and find her on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Please visit Our Platform Sponsors ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert. Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks. Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects. The post EA444: Ray Brown – Business Coaching for Architects appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:All AccessGabl CESAll AccessBuild Smart

The First 500, An Update A St. Louis native, now based in Chicago, Tiara Hughes is a Senior Urban Designer at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), an adjunct professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology, a Commissioner with the City of Chicago Landmarks Commission, and a real estate professional. She is a devoted activist, educator and advocate for underrepresented communities and voices, and currently serves on the Board for the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) and the Charnley-Persky House Board of Directors for the Society of Architectural Historians. Tiara’s personal experiences in the industry along with her passion for advocacy led her to establish a national research initiative called FIRST 500 in 2018. As the founder and executive director of FIRST 500, Tiara travels the country to raise awareness of the importance of Black Women Architects throughout history and their contribution to the built environment. Tiara is a believer in giving back to her community, serving as a co-leader of SOM's ACE Mentorship program in Chicago. As a designer, Tiara is driven by creating work that emphasizes greater socioeconomic equity and cultural awareness. She believes “Ultimately our efforts to positively impact communities of color will expand outward and evolve our academic institutions, our firms, our industry and by extension, our communities.” In 2021, Tiara received the prestigious AIA Associates Award, given by the Institute to associate members who best exemplify the highest qualities of leadership and have demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to their component or region's membership. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, The First 500, An Update with Tiara Hughes.  Connect with Tiara at First 500, or find her online on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn. Please visit Our Platform Sponsors ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert. Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks. Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects. Mentioned in this Episode EA222: The First 500 Project with Tiara Hughes of NOMA [Podcast]   The post EA443: Tiara Hughes – The First 500, An Update appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Gabl CESAll AccessBuild SmartAll Access

Work is Art Jane helps leaders and teams see their business from a fresh new perspective. She empowers groups to stop wasting precious time on activities that don't add considerable value, and focus on what truly matters. Jane knows that by cutting out the noise you will run your business in a productive and fulfilling manner. Employees will be more focused and less stressed. And you will deliver business brilliance that secures a lifetime of loyal clients. An author and engaging, dynamic public speaker, Jane is able to address serious workplace issues in a direct but positive way. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Work is Art with Jane Walton.  Connect with Jane online at Jane Walton Consulting, email her at jane@janewaltonconsulting.com, and find her on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Please visit Our Platform Sponsors ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert. Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks. Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects. Mentioned in this Episode Work is Art by Jane Walton [book] EA088: How to Avoid Burnout as an Architect with Jane Walton EA206: Organize Your Business Beautifully Using 6 Proven Principles of Design EA319: Unleashing the Collective Power of Your Team (Part 1) EA320: Unleashing the Collective Power of Your Team (Part 2) EA393: Jane Walton How To Delegate The post EA442: Jane Walton – Work is Art appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Gabl CESAll AccessAll AccessBuild Smart

Practicing Architecture in a Post-COVID World Eugene Colberg is a Brooklyn-based architect with over 25 years of experience producing award-winning architecture and interiors in the United States and internationally. As Principal of Colberg Architecture, he has designed imaginative and environmentally sensitive projects across the residential, workplace, retail, educational, healthcare, institutional, museum, and urban planning sectors. Having earned his BArch from Cornell University, Eugene is a Registered Architect in the State of New York, a Green Associate of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). Colberg Architecture is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with the City and State of New York and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Practicing Architecture in a Post-COVID World with Eugene Colberg.  Learn more about Eugene at ColbergArchitecture.com, and connect with him on Instagram. Please visit Our Platform Sponsors ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert. Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks. Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects. The post EA441: Eugene Colberg – Practicing Architecture in a Post-COVID World appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:All AccessBuild SmartAll AccessGabl CES

Housing for Humans Ileana Schinder is an architect in Washington, DC. She graduated with a Bachelor's in Architecture from Universidad Nacional de Cordoba (Argentina, 2000) and a M.A. in Communications from the American University (Washington DC, 2006) Inspired to become an architect at the age of four by playing with Lego on the floor, she remains motivated to design houses of all sizes 40 years later. Since opening her architecture studio in 2014, with creativity and innovation, she has designed additional dwelling units that create new spaces for clients and their families to thrive. As part of her efforts to educate the public on housing issues, Ileana has also written in blogs and held sessions to inspire and promote innovative models of home. Ileana was born and raised in Argentina. She lives in Washington, DC with her family and her dog, Cecilia. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Housing for Humans with Illeana Schindler.  Learn more about Illeana at IleanaSchinder.com, and connect with her on LinkedIn. Please visit Our Platform Sponsors ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert. Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks. Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects. Mentioned in this Episode Housing for Humans: A Book to Imagine, Create and Design a New Housing Model in America by Ileana Schinder The post EA440: Ileana Schinder – Housing for Humans appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Gabl CESAll AccessAll AccessBuild Smart

What is Embodied Carbon and Why Does it Matter? Michael joined LeMessurier in 2005 and has developed a breadth of structural design and management experience on many of the firm's recent complex projects ranging from educational and healthcare facilities to high-rise residential and office towers. Michael also spearheads LeMessurier's sustainability practice in part by serving as chair of SEI's SE 2050 Commitment Program as well as the SEI Disaster Resilience Committee. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, What is Embodied Carbon and Why Does it Matter? with Michael Gryniuk.  Learn more about Michael at LeMessurier, check out the SE 2050 Commitment, and connect with him on LinkedIn or at mikegryniuk@lemessurier.com. Please visit Our Platform Sponsors ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert. Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks. Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects. The post EA439: Michael Gryniuk – What is Embodied Carbon and Why Does it Matter? appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Gabl CESAll AccessAll AccessBuild Smart

How to Brand a Modern Residential Architecture Firm A quarter century of experience in the world of design and construction comes to bear on Toby Witte’s work. German by heritage and upbringing, born in Peru, Toby has had the privilege to study architecture, building science, drafting, and construction in Germany and in the USA. Between various employments with architect, engineering, and construction firms, he graduated cum laude from the School of Architecture at UNCC. He ran his previous design/build companies Dialect Design and Qube11 for over a decade until he founded Wittehaus. In 2004 he received the Medal & Henry Adams Certificate of Merit by The American Institute of Architects. And in 2018 the 3rd People’s Choice Award of the North Carolina Modernist Houses Matsumoto Prize. To learn, grow , and contribute Toby has been an active member of the American Institute of Architects, the National Organization of Minority Architects, Brick & Wonder, EntreArchitect ASG Mastermind, and the German American Chambers of Commerce. When Toby parks his pencil he lets himself be sucked in by a vibrant family life centered around his wife, an early education teacher, and their three powerhouse daughters. He cooks, reads, travels, plays two chords on the guitar and loves a good beer. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How to Brand a Modern Residential Architecture Firm with Toby Witte.  Connect with Toby at Wittehaus, or follow him on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Please visit Our Platform Sponsors ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert. Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks. Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects. Marketing Tools Mentioned in This Episode Google Workspace (Server, File Sharing, email set up, ect) Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Calendar (Officework, Documents, Communication) Google Keep (Note Taking) Cloudally (Cloud Backup) Monday.com (whiteboard for project planning, goal setting, sales tracking and forecasting) Slack (in house communication) Clockify (time keeping for planning only) Mailchimp (prospect email campaigns, mailers) Calendly (appointment setup) Zapier (connecting apps to each other) Squarespace (website, blog, online shop) Tidio (chatbot on website) Google Analytics (finding out what all of this is doing) Click2Mail (print-on-demand brochures) Poplar (print-on-demand postcards) Printful (pint-on-demand swag shop) Taxjar (sales taxes for swag shop) Adobe Premiere Rush (weekly movies) Youtube, IGTV (hosting weekly movies) Houzz Pro (paid platform marketing and lead generation) instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Google (social media posts and ads) Pinterest (client inspiration research) Linkedin (networking) The post EA438: Toby Witte – How to Brand a Modern Residential Architecture Firm appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:All AccessBuild SmartGabl CESAll Access

Scanning Existing Conditions with the Canvas App Kevin Stephens started programming on an Apple II+ at the age of four, which established his love of technology. After earning his degree in computer science at the University of California, San Diego, Kevin spent time as a software engineer at Apple before joining Google in its early days. There, he worked on a variety of products and helped build Google's presence internationally. He later co-founded and led Blink, the first consumer ephemeral text messaging app, which was acquired by Yahoo. Kevin subsequently led product teams at GoToMeeting and Thumbtack before joining Occipital as CEO. At Occipital, Kevin leads its two business units: Canvas, a mobile app that saves home improvement professionals days of work on every project by turning a simple iPhone or iPad scan into accurate measurements through its Scan To CAD service, and Structure, which brings the power of mobile 3D scanning to medical practices. Kevin also serves as an angel investor and advisor to multiple early-stage startups. He lives in the Bay Area with his wife and two daughters. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Scanning Existing Conditions with the Canvas App with Kevin Stephens.  Check out Canvas app for yourself. Learn more about Canvas here and connect with Kevin at Kevin@Occipital.com or on LinkedIn. Follow Canvas on Instagram and Facebook. Please visit Our Platform Sponsors ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert. Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks. Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects. The post EA437: Kevin Stephens – Scanning Existing Conditions with the Canvas App appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Gabl CESAll AccessAll AccessBuild Smart

How To Terminate a Project with a Difficult Architecture Client Rebecca is a licensed architect and attorney with deep experience in both fields. Her areas of expertise include in small business risk management, insurance, technology, and contracts. She is a Partner in Policyholder Pros, LLP, representing insurance policyholders in negotiating homeowner claims and litigation against their insurance companies. Rebecca is well versed in the AIA and ConsensusDOCS contract forms, and understands the insurance and claims implications of construction contracts. She provides consulting contract review services for architects, owners, and developers nationwide. Rebecca spent six years as the Director of Building Information Modeling for a large A/E firm before entering the legal profession, and has applied her unique experience as a Change Agent with implementation assisting construction clients with administrative changes due to technology and innovative, collaborative, contracts and processes. Rebecca is well-known in the construction industry for her presentations on the legal implications of technology and change. As a NH legislator, Rebecca serves on the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. In 2019 she drafted and passed legislation to update the state building and energy code from following the 2009 to the 2015 International Building Code. Rebecca and her husband live with their three children on their family farm in Concord, NH. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How To Terminate a Project with a Difficult Architecture Client with Rebecca McWilliams.  Connect with Rebecca online at IndependentDesign.com and PolicyHolderPros.com, or find her on LinkedIn and Facebook. Please visit Our Platform Sponsors ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert. Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks. Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects. The post EA435: Rebecca McWilliams – How To Terminate a Project with a Difficult Architecture Client appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:All AccessGabl CESAll AccessBuild Smart

RODE Architects Kevin Deabler began studying design at North Carolina State University's College of Design in Raleigh, North Carolina where he graduated with Bachelor degrees in Environmental Design in 1995 and Architecture in 1996. While enrolled at NCSU, Kevin also managed an internship with the sculptor Thomas Sayre and the architectural studio at Clearscapes PA. After arriving in Boston in 1996, Kevin held positions at Benjamin Thompson Associates, Perry Dean Rogers, and CBT/Childs Bertman Tseckares. His project work included a theater complex in New York's Times Square, the master planning of a new campus for Olin College, and several mixed-use urban developments in Greater Boston such as Russia Wharf and Kendall Square. At CBT, Kevin also worked as a project manager on high-profile museums with renowned architects such as Renzo Piano for the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Norman Foster for the Museum of Fine Arts- Boston, and Daly Genik for the Harvard University Art Museums. In 2004, Kevin completed an MBA at Northeastern University. Eric J. Robinson began studying design at North Carolina State University's College of Design in Raleigh, North Carolina where he graduated with a Bachelor degree in Environmental Design in 1994. Eric then participated in a two-year internship with BCW+H Architects in Richmond, VA. Following this internship Eric attended the University of Virginia, successfully finishing his Master of Architecture in 1999. Upon completion of his Masters, Eric was offered a position at Charles Rose Architects (formerly Thompson and Rose) where he worked as a Senior Designer/Architect for 9 years. His diverse body of work includes projects at the University of South Dakota, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, the Florida Gulf Coast Museum of Art, the Federal Port of Entry in Del Rio, TX, residences on Martha's Vineyard, and a summer camp in Wyoming. Eric's projects at Charles Rose Architects have received multiple professional awards. Eric and Kevin Deabler founded RODE Architects in 2005. Since 2006, Eric also serves as a visiting lecturer at Northeastern University. Eric is a LEED Accredited Professional and brings to the firm an integrated, design-oriented approach to the profession. Kevin is also LEED accredited and brings to the firm a professional and organized approach to problem solving. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, RODE Architects with Eric Robinson & Kevin Deabler.  Connect with Kevin & Eric online at RODE Architects, or find them on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Please visit Our Platform Sponsors ARCAT is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert. Freshbooks is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks. Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects. Mentioned in this Episode YouGotTheNews.com The post EA434: Eric Robinson & Kevin Deabler – RODE Architects appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Gabl CESAll AccessBuild SmartAll Access