
EntreArchitect Podcast with Mark R. LePage
Architect Mark R. LePage explores the business of architecture, firm leadership and the everyday life of an architect. From Gābl Media, EntreArchitect Podcast features weekly interviews with inspiring, passionate people who share their knowledge and expertise... all to help you build a better business as a small firm entrepreneur architect. Proven business strategies for architects, including financial management, profit, marketing, sales, productivity, and planning.
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Oct 30, 2020 • 40min
EA347: Shortlist: Matching Talented Architects to Growing Institutions
Shortlist: Matching Talented Architects to Growing Institutions
There is something about finding the right architect for the right project that makes for a smoother, better overall project. Are you curious about how the selection process works for institutions that are looking for world-class architecture and design?
This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, Shortlist: Matching Talented Architects to Growing Institutions with Susanna Sirefman.
Learn more about Susanna at Dovetail Design Strategists or connect with her on LinkedIn.
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Referenced in this Episode
Chicago (Architecture Guides) by Susanna Sirefman [book]
New York: A Guide to Recent Architecture (Batsford Architecture) by Susanna Sirefman [book]
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Oct 23, 2020 • 53min
EA346: Living an Inspired Life as a Small Firm Architect
Living an Inspired Life as a Small Firm Architect
What gives you meaning? Yes, you are a small firm architect, but at your core, you’re also a human. How will start your journey to pursuing your purpose as a human being?
This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, Living an Inspired Life as a Small Firm Architect with Architect Life Coach Douglas Teiger.
Learn more about Douglas at DouglasTeiger.com or connect on LinkedIn.
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Oct 16, 2020 • 39min
EA345: Critical Legal Issues Every Small Firm Architect Needs to Know
Critical Legal Issues Every Small Firm Architect Needs to Know
Often times, as small firm architects, risk management conversations are neglected until it’s too late. What can you do to prepare your small firm to avoid legal issues in the future?
This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, Critical Legal Issues Every Small Firm Architect Needs to Know with Robert Herrmann, chair of Offit | Kurman’s New York Construction Law Practice.
Learn more about Robert at OffitKurman.com or connect on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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Oct 13, 2020 • 1h 14min
EntreArchitect: The Origin Story
The EntreArchitect Origin Story
In this super-secret bonus episode of EntreArchitect Podcast, Bob Fisher of Design Intelligence hijacked the podcast and turned the tables on Mark R. LePage for a “no holds barred” interview documenting an all-inclusive, in-depth history of EntreArchitect.
Mark shares his personal entrepreneur architect origin story and the steps he took to build EntreArchitect; the online platform serving small firm architects throughout the world in business, leadership, and life.
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Oct 9, 2020 • 41min
EA344: IT Strategies for Small Firm Architects
IT Strategies for Small Firm Architects
Technology is an integral part of everything we do as small firm architects. How is your small architecture firm optimizing your IT strategies to lead to success?
This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, IT Strategies for Small Firm Architects with Boris Rapoport of ArchIT.
Learn more about Boris at ArchIT, or follow him on Facebook and Twitter!
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Oct 2, 2020 • 58min
EA343: How to Build an Online Course with Sara Kolata of Architecture-Masterclass
How to Build an Online Course
There are many ways to expand the knowledge base of those around you and make the world a better place. How can you leverage your unique knowledge as a small firm architect to share it with others?
This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, How to Build an Online Course with Sara Kolata of Architecture-Masterclass.
Learn more about Sara at Architecture-Masterclass.com, or follow her work on Facebook, Medium, and Instagram!
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ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real-time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information.
Gusto offers easy online payroll, benefits, and HR built for modern small businesses like ours. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto
Monograph is a time tracking and project management tool built by architects for architects. Visit EntreArchitect.com/Monograph to learn more and try it for free today.
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Sep 25, 2020 • 53min
EA342: Christopher Alexander’s Legacy at Building Beauty
Christopher Alexander’s Legacy at Building Beauty
What makes an environment where people feel comfortable and at home? That’s the question that Christopher Alexander began to ask on his journey to discover how architects can create beauty.
This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, Christopher Alexander’s Legacy at Building Beauty, with Susan Ingham, Christopher Andrews, and Maggie Alexander.
Learn more about Building Beauty online, or follow their work on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram!
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Mentioned in this Episode
A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction (Center for Environmental Structure Series) by Christopher Alexander
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Sep 18, 2020 • 56min
EA341: How To Launch a Podcast as an Architect with Katie Hutchison and Dawn Oliveira of Design Me a House Podcast
How To Launch a Podcast as an Architect
You have a wealth of knowledge as a small firm architect. Is there an opportunity to reach your clients and customers no matter the phase of project, no matter how big or little, and familiarize your audience with the language of design?
This week on EntreArchitect podcast, How To Launch a Podcast as an Architect with Katie Hutchison and Dawn Oliveira of Design Me a House Podcast.
Connect with Katie at KatieHutchison.com and Dawn at OliveiraTextiles.net, and don’t forget to check out DesignMeAHouse.com and subscribe to the podcast!
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Monograph is a time tracking and project management tool built by architects for architects. Visit EntreArchitect.com/Monograph to learn more and try it for free today.
Mentioned in this Episode
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Sep 11, 2020 • 48min
EA340: Mike Michalowicz, Entrepreneur and Author of Profit First and Fix This Next
Fix This Next with Mike Michalowicz
As an entrepreneur, it can often feel like you’re trying to keep your head above water. When you find yourself in this constant state of survival, how do you know where to start to get your small architecture firm from where it is now to where you want it to be?
This week on EntreArchitect podcast, Fix This Next with author Mike Michalowicz.
Connect with Mike online at MikeMichalowicz.com or on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Monograph is a time tracking and project management tool built by architects for architects. Visit EntreArchitect.com/Monograph to learn more and try it for free today.
Mentioned in this Episode
EA241: How to Make Your Small Firm Run Like Clockwork [Podcast]
EA147: Profit First for Architects with author Mike Michalowicz [Podcast]
The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast
Fix This Next: Make the Vital Change that will Level up Your Business [book]
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Sep 4, 2020 • 59min
EA339: Ossa Studio, Winner of the Charrette Venture Group Business Plan Competition
Ossa Studio, Winner of the Charrette Venture Group Business Plan Competition
As a first-generation immigrant, bilingual and bi-cultural professional, Jack Ossa’s story of pursuing his lifelong dream of architecture is nothing short of inspiring. How are you going against the system to differentiate yourself as you’re growing your small architecture firm?
This week on EntreArchitect podcast, Ossa Studio, Winner of the Charrette Venture Group Business Plan Competition with Jack Ossa.
Learn more about Jack at OssaStudio.com and check out The Power of Design Podcast, or connect with him on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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Gusto offers easy online payroll, benefits, and HR built for modern small businesses like ours. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto
Monograph is a time tracking and project management tool built by architects for architects. Visit EntreArchitect.com/Monograph to learn more and try it for free today.
Mentioned in this Episode
Charrette Venture Group
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