

EntreArchitect Podcast with Mark R. LePage
EntreArchitect // Gābl Media
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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Feb 28, 2020 • 56min
EA312: Strategic SEO for Small Firm Architects
Strategic SEO for Small Firm Architects
Your website is the foundation of your marketing strategy as a small firm architect. When people search for you online, are they actually finding you?
This week on EntreArchitect podcast, Strategic SEO for Small Firm Architects.
Learn more about Carolyn Lyden online at Search Hermit or connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
Do you want to get even more in-depth on technical SEO? Check out Carolyn’s new, free resource, 5 Steps to Ranking Higher in Google Search Results!
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Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect)
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
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Mentioned in this episode:Build Your BrandContext & ClarityAll Access

Feb 21, 2020 • 60min
EA311: How Small Firm Architects Will Lead the Profession to Thrive
How Small Firm Architects Will Lead the Profession to Thrive
Small firm architects know that there are unique challenges to our profession, but there are unique advantages, too. How can you be a successful small firm architect so that you can help build a better business for tomorrow?
This week on EntreArchitect podcast, How Small Firm Architects Will Lead the Profession to Thrive.
Learn more about Greg online at Gregory John Burke | ARCHITECT or connect with her on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect)
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
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Feb 14, 2020 • 54min
EA310: Fighting for a Public Understanding of Why Good Architecture Matters
Fighting for a Public Understanding of Why Good Architecture Matters
Small firm architects know that everything to do with the built environment is complicated both conceptually and on the policy side. If we want to make effective change, we need people who know advocate for themselves. How can you best communicate why building matters to your whole community?
This week on EntreArchitect podcast, Fighting for a Public Understanding of Why Good Architecture Matters with the founder of Building Matters Ann Arbor, Jessica Letaw.
Learn more about Jessica online at Building Matters Ann Arbor or connect with her on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect)
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
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Feb 7, 2020 • 54min
EA309: How to Make Change without Breaking Your Team
How to Make Change without Breaking Your Team
How can we work better together as small firm architects? Businesses large and small all grapple with getting the very best out of their people, but creating a future and working better together requires both change and teamwork.
This week on EntreArchitect podcast, How to Make Change without Breaking Your Team.
Learn more about Robert at RealtimeStrategicChange.com, find his book Real Time Strategic Change: How to Involve an Entire Organization in Fast and Far-Reaching Change on Amazon, or connect with him on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect)
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
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Jan 31, 2020 • 49min
EA308: How to Grow Your Architecture Firm & Break Through to the Next Level
How to Grow Your Architecture Firm & Break Through to the Next Level
In today’s age, there’s a great opportunity for us as architects to adapt. As small firm architects, we know we want to be recession proof, resilient, and have great retention. How can you learn a new way of doing business to grow your small architecture firm?
This week on EntreArchitect podcast, How to Grow Your Architecture Firm & Break Through to the Next Level.
Learn more about Andy Goldstrom at MidcourseAdvisors.com, or find him on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
EntreArchitect Leadership Council: An Advanced Peer Group for Experienced Firm Owners
Are you looking for experienced, motivated architecture firm leaders just like yourself to help your firm achieve sustainable growth and abundant financial success? Check out the next level membership for architecture firm leaders! Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/leaders.
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Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect)
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
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Mentioned in this episode:Build Your BrandAll AccessContext & Clarity

Jan 24, 2020 • 48min
EA307: How to Become an Expert Witness as a Small Firm Architect
How to Become an Expert Witness
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a dispute as a small firm architect? You may be in need of someone who can explain the technical jargon and the standard practices that are expected of architects: an expert. Do you have what it takes to be an expert witness?
This week on EntreArchitect podcast, How to Become an Expert Witness.
Learn more about David Del Vecchio and the The Architect Expert Academy online at DelVecchio-Architect.com, or find him on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn.
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Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect)
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
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Mentioned in this episode:Build Your BrandContext & ClarityAll Access

Jan 17, 2020 • 57min
EA306: How a New York Farm Boy Built a Firm that Can Move Rivers with Landscape Architect Michael Van Valkenburgh
How a New York Farm Boy Built a Firm that Can Move Rivers
As small firm architects, we’re acutely aware that if you’re lucky enough, your passion can be a successful career. How can young architects find their place? What can you do to set yourself up to truly love your job every day?
This week on EntreArchitect podcast, How a New York Farm Boy Built a Firm that Can Move Rivers with Landscape Architect Michael Van Valkenburgh.
Learn more about Michael at MVVAinc.com or follow him on Facebook & Instagram.
Are you looking for support from a powerful peer group of trusted colleagues practicing as small firm entrepreneur architects like yourself? Join The EntreArchitect Academy Small Group Mastermind today!
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Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect)
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
Resources
Designing a Garden: Monk’s Garden at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Hardcover by Michael Van Valkenburgh [book]
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Jan 10, 2020 • 51min
EA305: How a Powerful Brand & Strong Team Culture Leads to a Thriving Architecture Firm
How a Powerful Brand & Strong Team Culture Leads to a Thriving Architecture Firm
The growth of the architecture profession with new generations of architects has opened the door for different ideas and new opportunities, requiring us as architects to practice open mindedness. How can your small architecture firm thrive with a powerful brand and a strong team culture?
This week on EntreArchitect podcast, How a Powerful Brand & Strong Team Culture Leads to a Thriving Architecture Firm.
Learn more about Elizabeth Carmichael at EcoHouseGreen.com, or follow her on Facebook & Instagram.
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Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect)
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
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Jan 3, 2020 • 49min
EA304: Your Top 5 Most Popular Episodes at EntreArchitect Podcast in 2019
Your Top 5 Most Popular Episodes at EntreArchitect Podcast in 2019
Join us as we take a look back on the past year. Our community has grown tremendously, and we thank you for your support!
This week on EntreArchitect podcast, Your Top 5 Most Popular Episodes in 2019.
Listen to the full episodes here:
5: EA292: An Architect's Guide to Construction Administration
4: EA267: Building Science Fight Club
3: EA291: How He Became Architect to the Stars with Paul McClean
2: EA270: How To Build a Brand as a Small Firm Architect
1: EA252: How to Develop an Architecture Fee Proposal that Converts
What was your favorite episode of 2019?
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Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect)
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
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Dec 27, 2019 • 29min
EA303: The AIA Will Not Fix The Problem
The AIA Will Not Fix The Problem
What You Can Do as an Individual Small Firm Architect to Build a Better Profession
The architecture profession is experiencing a crisis of identity and the AIA will not fix the problem. In this final EntreArchitect Podcast episode of the decade; Mark R. LePage shares what you can do as an individual small firm architect to build a better profession.
Mentioned in this Episode
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Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect)
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
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Mentioned in this episode:Build Your BrandAll AccessContext & Clarity