

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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Dec 20, 2019 • 56min
EA302: How to Start an Architecture Firm That Will Survive the Next Recession
How to Start an Architecture Firm That Will Survive the Next Recession with Erik Peterson of PHX Architecture
As small firm architects, we’re all too aware of the effects that a recession can have on our industry. Right now, work may be flowing in and everything is great. How can you prepare your small architecture firm to both go into and come out of a recession successfully?
This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How to Start an Architecture Firm That Will Survive the Next Recession.
Connect with Erik online by visiting PHX Architecture online, or by connecting on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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Dec 13, 2019 • 49min
EA301: The 3 Most Common Struggles Experienced by Small Firm Architects with Todd Reding of Charrette Venture Group
The 3 Most Common Struggles Experienced by Small Firm Architects
As a small firm architect, likely there are a few things you would say you’re currently struggling with. What if your problems aren’t necessarily unique to your firm? How can we ultimately become better, more successful and more profitable?
This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, The 3 Most Common Struggles Experienced by Small Firm Architects.
Connect with Todd online by visiting Charrette Venture Group online, or by connecting on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
2020 Architecture Business Plan Competition
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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 6, 2019 • 1h 9min
EA300: How To Build a Global Architecture Firm with Gene Kohn of KPF Architects
How To Build a Global Architecture Firm with Gene Kohn of KPF Architects
What do you want to accomplish as a small firm architect? Maybe you want to invest your time in the best projects or make a contribution to the greater good. How do you take those goals and create a global presence?
This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How To Build a Global Architecture Firm with Gene Kohn of KPF Architects.
Learn more about Gene at KPF.com, and find KPF on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
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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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Nov 29, 2019 • 47min
EA299: How to Automate Your Marketing to Find The Clients You Want
How to Automate Your Marketing to Find The Clients You Want
As small firm architects, you’re already wearing so many hats. Learning how to build a website, put together a lead magnet, and developing an effective marketing strategy can be a challenge. What if you can make it even easier?
This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How to Automate Your Marketing to Find The Clients You Want.
Check out Rob & Kennedy’s podcast and connect with them on Facebook, Twitter or 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.
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Nov 22, 2019 • 37min
EA298: A Residential "Intervention" Update from North Carolina
A Residential Intervention Update from North Carolina
Mark and his family made the move from New York to North Carolina in July and have been hard at work on their full home renovation.
This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, A Residential Intervention Update from North Carolina.
Learn more about the progress:
EA201: We're Building a New House for Our Family [Podcast]
EA234: Progress on Designing and Building a New House [Podcast]
EA265: Construction in Carolina An Update
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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.
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Nov 15, 2019 • 55min
EA297: Will Technology Replace the Architect?
Will Technology Replace the Architect?
We all know that technology is the future. But how will new technological advances effect design and the small firm architect? Can architects evolve with the changing roles?
This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Will Technology Replace the Architect? with Clifton Harness of TestFit.
Learn more about Clifton at TestFit.io, or connect with him on Facebook, Instagram, 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.
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Nov 8, 2019 • 49min
EA296: Reinventing Architecture
Reinventing Architecture
In the profession of architecture, many are aware that if we don’t evolve, we’ll become obsolete as building designers. How can we reinvent ourselves as small firm architects to find ways to apply our skills to the problems around the world?
This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Reinventing Architecture with Jim Rhoné of Soliquid.
Learn more about Jim at Soliquid.io and Vimeo, or connect with him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and 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.
EA294: The Business Accelerator for the AEC Industry
EA295: Value Engineering, There IS a Better Way
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Nov 1, 2019 • 1h 1min
EA295: Value Engineering, There IS a Better Way
Value Engineering, There IS a Better Way
Many times as a small firm architect, the value engineering process isn’t planned for in the schedule or the budget. How can you move toward a better method of delivery to have greater control over your projects?
This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Value Engineering, There IS a Better Way with Andrew Zukoski of Join, Inc.
Learn more about Andrew at Join.build and find him on 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.
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Oct 25, 2019 • 36min
EA294: The Business Accelerator for the AEC Industry
The Business Accelerator for the AEC Industry
Are you a small firm architect who is invested in driving change in the AEC industry? If you have innovative ideas that you know will create big change, what’s next to accelerate your architecture firm to the next level?
This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, The Business Accelerator for the AEC Industry with German Aparicio of Zerosixty.
Learn more about German at zerosixty.io and find him on Facebook and 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.
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Oct 18, 2019 • 1h 8min
EA293: A Step-by-Step Guide for Developing Foundational Business Systems
A Step-by-Step Guide for Developing Foundational Business Systems
Anyone who has spent a good amount of time in the business world, including us small firm architects, knows that failure to deal with the fundamentals will cause a world of pain. How can developing foundational business systems help you create a business that maintains and sustains itself over the long term?
This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, A Step-by-Step Guide for Developing Foundational Business Systems at your Architecture Firm.
Learn more about Simon online at PracticallyPartners.com and find him on Facebook, Instagram, and 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.
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