Join UK architect Rion Willard as he interviews successful UK-based architects and designers on the secrets for running a profitable and impactful architecture practice. Learn how to master the game of business from some of the world's leading architects and designers.
In this engaging podcast, Edouard, a renowned architect from Maison Édouard-Poinsoir, shares his unique journey and insights into the world of architecture. He delves into the intriguing challenges of starting and scaling his practice, revealing the importance of vision and distinctiveness in his field. Edouard discusses his innovative approach to client relationships and project management, shedding light on how he balances creativity with practical realities like budgets and regulations. Edouard also explores the fascinating dynamics of working on a diverse array of projects, from luxurious hotels to vital social housing. His experiences in international projects highlight the importance of cultural adaptability and collaboration. The conversation offers valuable lessons and thought-provoking perspectives, stirring curiosity for anyone interested in the architectural landscape. Discover Edouard's secret to standing out in the competitive field of architecture. Learn how he navigates the challenges of client expectations and project constraints. Uncover the unique way Edouard balances luxury and practicality in his diverse projects. Explore the insights gained from his international experiences and how they shape his approach. We invite you to dive into the full episode for a deeper understanding of Edouard's architectural philosophy and strategies. ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/H-Tti__jCn2AdxEPa3AFe1iuLGo?utm_source=copy_url ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Jaimie Sarah, Founder of Definitely Definitely and the Creator of The Aligned Business Blueprint and The 6 Types of Content To Captivate and Convert. She helps service-based experts and professional services companies to attract, convert and retain more high-caliber clients with integrity. She does this by helping them become more aligned in their brand messaging, their offerings, and their energy, using a blend of psychology and marketing expertise honed over the last 20 years. Jaimie is the host of The Jaimie Sarah Show Podcast and has been featured in Forbes, Thrive Global, The Express, and more, and named Executive Coach of The Year in the UK for 3 years running. In this episode, we will be discussing: Gender energies in selling marketing and communication How to harness your messaging to repel needy nightmare clients and attract dream clients Effective and ethical use of polarity in your messaging To learn more about Jaimie, visit her: Website: https://jaimiesarah.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definitelydefinitely Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/definitely_definitely/ ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/ve8qa6ezamVGD7PbYCxcECpp4oE?utm_source=copy_url ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Come to my next live, in-person event: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/live Carpe Diem!
Architects often face the challenge of integrating rapidly evolving technology into their design processes, a topic that's at the heart of this insightful podcast episode. In their conversation, Rion and Roderick Bates explore the complexities and opportunities that come with this technological integration in architecture. Roderick, with his extensive experience in sustainable design and software development, discusses the transformative journey from traditional architectural practice to the forefront of software innovation. He shares fascinating insights about the changing landscape of architectural visualization and the crucial role of technology in design workflows. Discover how a simple internship project can revolutionize the way architects approach design. Learn about a unique software tool that changed the game in sustainable architecture. Find out how virtual reality is breaking barriers in architectural visualization. Hear Roderick Bates' unexpected take on the future of architectural design and technology. This episode is a treasure trove for those interested in how technology is reshaping architecture, offering a glimpse into the innovative tools transforming the industry. To learn more about Roderick visit his: Website: https://enscape3d.com/?inf_contact_key=54fd94d8f53f46296dd8da78cf108d50680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enscape3d/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Enscape3D LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enscapegmbh Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/Enscape3D ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/UsYnmNU1ZSmAS6T1b_J2rK6O-ys?utm_source=copy_url ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Come to my next live, in-person event: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/live Carpe Diem!
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with the Directors and Founders of White Red Architects, Dicky Lewis, and Joe Haire. Dicky co-founded White Red Architects in 2014, unifying the large-scale project experience of his fellow directors into an energetic practice engaging in exciting projects in the UK and internationally. He began his career at Foster + Partners in London, working on a variety of projects from the conception of designs, such as the competition win of 425 Park Avenue Office Tower in New York, McLaren Production Centre, through to the delivery of the technical design stage of Tocumen Airport in Panama. As an architect and creative director, Joe is responsible for fostering the studio's design culture. Before co-founding White Red Architects, Joe worked at HawkinsBrown and AHMM Architects where he completed the AELP Fitness Centre, worked with Google on their offices in Kings Cross, and delivered 20 Farringdon Road for Derwent London. In today's episode, we will be discussing: White Red Architects tremendous success since the last BoA interview How they've approached winning work and pipeline building How they've utilized mentors, consultants, and experts to support their growth To learn more about Dicky & Joe visit their: Website: https://whitered.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiteredarchitects/ ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/zXUc99S6jd4X2zlhfOF8ju0mwLQ?utm_source=copy_url ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with the Founders of Anomaly, Petr Esposito and Liam Spencer. Anomaly is an award-winning London-based architecture practice that specialise in creative office spaces and injecting new life into old buildings no matter what the sector. ‘Traditional architecture, new direction' is the mantra they work to; challenging traditions in a world of expectation, they aim to deliver the unexpected and get the most out of every retrofit they get their hands on. Co-founders, Liam and Petr, started Anomaly in 2017 without a house style, and intending to approach projects for their merits, ensuring every building has their story told. Petr is a graduate of the Bartlett School of Architecture and Ravensbourne University, with a decade of experience working for internationally renowned practices. He has a great depth of experience from the commercial to the playful, has been involved in notable commercial retrofit projects, and led several residential schemes across London. Liam studied at the University of Edinburgh (ESALA) and the University of Westminster and oversees all retrofit projects, employing his skill for storytelling and unlocking value to deliver massing and strong brands for leasing. His unrelenting attitude to design enables him to provide support to clients' decision-making in developing a brief, protecting commercial interests, and producing high-quality architecture. Anomaly has recently won planning and listed building consent for 40,000 sq ft of Grade II space in the heart of Shoreditch. They'll be interconnecting 7 buildings, threading a new core within listed sheer walls, retaining and refurbishing key listed elements, delivering a new fully accessible terrace landscape to the rear of the building, adding mezzanines on the ground floor and level 04, and featuring a staircase running through the building… to name a few. They've also recently been announced as finalists in the London Construction Awards for Architecture Firm of the Year. In this episode, we will be discussing: The profound impact of rebranding on business dynamics and client perceptions. Navigating the complexities of rapid growth and contraction within the firm. Leveraging brand identity to enhance market presence and client engagement. Strategies for fostering a strong, cohesive team culture amidst business evolution. To learn more about Petr & Liam visit their: Website: https://anomaly.london/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anomalylondonarchitecture/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anomaly.london/ ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/41oJkzxZBLUsM78W59-GS0Pepxw?utm_source=copy_url ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
In today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with William (Bill) Leddy, FAIA, a founding Principal of San Francisco-based LEDDY MAYTUM STACY Architects (LMSA), the 2017 recipient of the national American Institute of Architects Firm Award. For over three decades Leddy has been a national leader in the design of environments that promote social justice and advance urgent climate action. LMSA has received over 175 regional, national, and international design awards and has been recognized by numerous organizations including the American Institute of Arc hitects, the French Institute of Architects, the Norwegian Association of Architects, the U.S. Department of Energy, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the National Building Museum. The firm is one of only two in the nation to have received twelve or more national AIA Committee on the Environment Top Ten Green Project awards – the Institute's highest award for integrated design excellence. Leddy has lectured widely and served as a visiting professor at the Southern California Institute of Architecture and the California College of the Arts, as the Howard A. Friedman Visiting Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and the Pietro Belluschi Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Oregon. A past chair of the national AIA Committee on the Environment Advisory Group, he currently serves as the AIA California Vice President of Climate Action, working to accelerate the decarbonization of the built environment in California and beyond. His firm's new book – “Practice with Purpose: A Guide to Mission Driven Design” was published in 2023. In this episode we will discuss: Role of the Business of Architecture Relevance and Resilience How do we prepare for an uncertain future To learn more about Bill visit his: Website: https://www.lmsarch.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leddy-maytum-stacy-architects/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LMSarchitects Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lms_architects/ Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/lms_architects/ ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/Hqdx_7WQQcO-DbbRXj02s8L05nE?utm_source=copy_url ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Come to my next live, in-person event: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/live Carpe Diem!
Today I will be speaking with Russell Potter, one of the founders of London's multiple award-winning, SODA studio. SODA has worked across London with several projects in Soho including the 5,110m2 regeneration of Walker's Court. Completed over eight years, the project created a new theater, restaurant, shops, flats, office space, and a restored home for Madame Jojo's nightclub. In north London, SODA created Green Rooms, the UK's first social enterprise hotel, providing affordable living accommodation and studio space for local artists in Wood Green, Haringey. In Silvertown in the Royal Docks, SODA worked with the GlA on a landmark retrofit of a Brutalist former beer factory, which now hosts a series of artist studios. SODA's most recent awards for their Liberty House include the Mixology Award for Workplace Interiors, the Dezeen Award for Large Workplace Interior, the Aya Award for Interior Architect of the Year, and the FX Award for Workplace Environment Large. In today's episode, we will be discussing: Winning work Working with your spouse Branding a Design Firm To learn more about Russell visit his: Website: https://sodastudio.co.uk/studio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sodalondon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fsodalondon ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/8i6yRtYf8pCIjQbYLubWTQY3tlk?utm_source=copy_url ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Come to my next live, in-person event: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/live Carpe Diem!
In this episode, I will be speaking with Mark Bullivant, a principal at SAOTA Architecture. Mark completed a Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Cape Town in 2006. He immediately joined SAOTA, cutting his teeth overseeing the construction of a number of local projects. Mark quickly established himself within the practice with his all-around ability, work ethic, and leadership skills and started climbing the ranks, culminating in promotion to Senior Associate and in 2015 to Principal of SAOTA. He is creative, versatile, and ambitious. Mark's interest in the profession and the realization of unique design solutions are apparent in his projects both locally and abroad. In this episode, we will be discussing: The power of imagery in winning international work and dream projects Building a portfolio of extraordinary international work whilst in a youthful domestic economy What it takes to be on a leadership team To learn more about Mark visit his: Website: https://www.saota.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SAOTA.Architecture/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_saota LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-bullivant-4a93b227/?originalSubdomain=za ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/AA66n0wvKCZZqpV1zpMMKuVvf7w?utm_source=copy_url ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Come to my next live, in-person event: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/live Carpe Diem!
In this episode, I will be speaking with Esther Sperber, founder of Studio ST Architects. Esther founded ST Architects in 2003 after working at Pei Partnership Architects for more than five years, during which she had the privilege of working closely with Mr. I. M. Pei. Esther Sperber writes and lectures on architecture and psychoanalysis, two fields of praxis that strive to reduce human distress and widen the range of human experiences. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Lilith Magazine, and The Huffington Post, among others. Born and raised in Jerusalem, Israel she studied architecture at the Technion in Haifa and Columbia University in New York. In this episode, we will be discussing: Architecture as Leadership How Esther's interest and understanding of psychology and psychoanalysis influence her leadership and architecture The importance of hiring a great coach To learn more about Esther visit her: Website: https://studio-st.com/ ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/ai4-Q5p96Qt1Ub1YWzP1R4IBaA8?utm_source=copy_url ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Come to my next live, in-person event: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/live Carpe Diem!
Today I will be speaking with Grant Duncan, the Managing Director at global leadership advisory consultancy, Korn Ferry. Grant has over 30 years of business experience gained in two professions. His first career saw him rise to leadership roles in a number of UK advertising agencies, latterly as CEO of Publicis. His second career has been in executive recruitment, initially at the global executive search firm, Spencer Stuart, before joining Korn Ferry. In this episode, we will be discussing: Steps to truly evaluating where you are, competencies, transferable skills where you excel and enjoy Improving Self-awareness Getting out of your swim lane To learn more about Grant visit his: Website: grant-duncan.co.uk Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/grant.duncan.798/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrantiniD/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thegrantduncan/?originalSubdomain=uk ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/GZNt9FLrG38TamRzDeOVhyD2qQ8?utm_source=copy_url ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Come to my next live, in-person event: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/live Carpe Diem!
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Karl Feldman, a partner at Hinge, who oversees the company's service delivery. Karl was a former entrepreneur, marketer, and engineer, and is uniquely qualified to lead Hinge's account teams. He is continuing to evolve and improve the value they deliver to their clients. In addition, he advises leaders in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries on growth and marketing issues. In this episode we will discuss: Cultural factors for the exit of staff Generational leadership divide Where has the talent really gone? To learn more about Karl, visit his: Website: https://hingemarketing.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlfeldman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KarlFeldman ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/OYNIjOeHH767mULGKWyS1PmtS8o?utm_source=copy_url ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Come to my next live, in-person event: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/live Carpe Diem!
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Robert Yuen, Assoc. AIA, the CEO and Co-Founder of Monograph, and Sarah Hughes the Associate Principal and Director of Finance and operations at Snow Kreilich Architects. Trained in architecture, Yuen recognized the need for better business tools and developed Monograph to address the challenges facing A/E professionals. As a result, he has become a leading voice in the industry, promoting the importance of A/E business performance and helping firms improve their workflows and profitability. His mission is to always be in service to the design professionals responsible for our built environment, letting them focus on what they love and do best. Monograph is a software company revolutionizing the future of architecture and engineering firm performance. Firms use Monograph to make quick and confident decisions about budgeting and resources to drive their practices forward. Sarah Huges appreciates the problem-solving nature of architecture and enjoys the challenges supporting industry operations. She has a unique professional arc, as an architect-turned-accountant. A decade as a designer, followed by another decade of small, creative business financial consulting has allowed her to understand multiple sides of architectural practice. Her education and experience have fueled her passion for promoting the value of architecture as a service and fair pricing models. Sarah is responsible for the company's project staffing coordination, firm operations and growth, profit, and loss tracking, and financial goals management. She oversees project scheduling and workload assessment. She enjoys implementing internal systems and industry tools to make firm operations more efficient and transparent at all levels of practice. Sarah is involved with many organizations and forums supporting small business needs and architecture firm ingenuity. In this episode, we will be discussing: Cash flow Cadence Financial Transparency The importance of building a budget To learn more about Robert visit his: Website: https://robertyuen.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Robert_Yuen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuenrobert/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robert.yuen/ To learn more about Sarah visit her: Website: https://snowkreilich.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hughes-3603a417/ ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/aWIv07W-SO76XwdIPTmiJmKw-ds?utm_source=copy_url ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Alireza Razavi, a registered architect in France (DPLG 1996), a licensed professional in the USA (Registered Architect NYS 2005), and a Chartered Architect in the UK (RIBA 2016). Alireza holds a Master's Degree from Columbia University in New York (MSAAD 1998) and a Master's Degree from the Ecole Nationale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris (Aii 1997). Early work collaborations include Eisenman Architects, Agrest & Gandelsonas, Shigeru Ban Architects, François de Menil Architects and senior project manager at FTL-Happold in New York. Alireza Razavi is a member of the American Institute of Architects. Alireza's firm, Studio Razavi Architecture, is one firm with three offices (Paris, New York, and London). Their portfolio of works spans from Europe to the Americas and includes residential, corporate, hospitality, civic, transportation, and mixed-use projects. Selected as an AD100 Best Designer for 4 consecutive years, their reputation is built on their ability to translate a client's needs, aspirations, and budget constraints into memorable designs. They believe that a long-lasting experience is a measure of excellence. In this episode, we will be discussing: The business lessons and challenges Alireza faced The Genesis of his practice The practical elements of how to keep a high-design project profitable To learn more about Alireza and Studio Razavi Architecture visit their: Website: https://studiorazavi.com/about/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/studiorazavi-architecture/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiorazavi/ ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/oaEaJIxd8Tb66gKw2r9XCLpP1nc?utm_source=copy_url ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Phillip Hayes, Succession Planning Partner of Berman Hopkins. Phillip joined the Berman Hopkins team in 2000 and became the Succession Planning Partner in 2006. In 2010, he was named Managing Partner. He transitioned his role as Managing Partner in 2020 to pursue his passion as the full-time leader of the firm's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) practice and launched "The ESOP Guy" podcast, which explains the process of the ESOP transaction from a business owner's perspective. Phillip has over 30 years of experience in finance and business consulting. In addition to directing Berman Hopkins' strategic efforts, he is a Certified Valuation Analyst through the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts. Phillip provides consulting services for a variety of business industries. In this episode, we will be discussing: Why move into the ESOP journey Valuation of an architecture practice How to determine whether an ESOP is for you To learn more about Phillip join his: Website: https://www.bermanhopkins.com/ Podcast: https://www.journeytoanesop.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bermanhopkins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bermanhopkinscpas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bermanhopkins?lang=en ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/ZLyWqhJ4xURgVuhD0kyN0tv2ZQE?utm_source=copy_url ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Come to my next live, in-person event: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/live Carpe Diem!
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with two of the founders of Space&Matter, Tjeerd Haccou, and Marthjin Pool. The third found Sascha Glasl was not able to join us today. Tjeerd carried out his architectural training both at TU-Delft, and SCI-Arc, Los Angeles, Sascha studied architecture at RWTH Aachen and graduated cum laude, and Martijn completed his Master of Science at the Technical University of Delft, faculty of Interactive Architecture. In 2009, at the height of the economic crisis, they founded Space&Matter. United by the desire to improve the world for their children and all future generations, their journey began with Water voor Wonen, a floating neighborhood in the Dutch Polder. This circular and innovative design not only won first place in a national competition but also sparked the creation of Space&Matter. For over a decade, government officials, project developers, and community leaders have turned to Space&Matter for innovative solutions to complex urban challenges. In today's episode we will discuss: The Ecosystem & Venture Being an architect developer, contractor Funding projects To learn more about Space & Matter visit their: Website: https://www.spaceandmatter.nl/about Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spaceandmatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/spaceandmatter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spaceandmatter/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/space&matter/ ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/bFnuOi-U0JFAXbWiIweCde40BfE?utm_source=copy_url ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Come to my next live, in-person event: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/live Carpe Diem!
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Nenmar's Directors Gianluca Nencini and Elena Maresca. Nenmar is an award-winning multidisciplinary design-led practice, focusing on unique and bespoke projects. At Nenmar they endeavor to convey people's individual stories, they specialize in delivering meaningful architecture and design, pursuing unique and exacting details. Their inherent belief that simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication is realized through insightful and holistic solutions that aim to make a positive difference each time, and by possessing a quality of understated elegance. At Nenmar, they appreciate every space and understand its potential. They have a passion for problem-solving and will always address and respect constraints to resolve them into a cohesive answer that creates a synergy of uncluttered calm in which to find refuge. Nenmar works on a variety of projects of different size and scope. We have an international attitude. We are based in London but work all over the world. In today's episode, we will be discussing: Being an emerging practice in 2023 Winning work and setting fees Challenges and successes To learn more about Nenmar visit their: Website: https://nenmar.com/studio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionenmar/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nenmar/ ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/pWwdXkOWSwm8HLSJbkLp_n5jukY?utm_source=copy_url ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
Today I will be speaking with Nikita Morell, an architect-only copywriter and the founder of Architects Wordshop. Nikita helps architects communicate their value, so they can get a steady stream of ridiculously good projects. Her mission is to make architecture websites sound less robot, and more human. She has studied 663 architecture websites (you can see the results on her website) and sends emails packed with free copywriting tips, templates, and slightly amusing stories. In today's episode, we will be discussing: Clarity trumps creativity Why copywriting makes the difference Increasing your credibility with target clients To learn more about Nikita visit her: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-morell-21a72221/ Website: https://nikitamorell.com/ Email List: nikitamorell.com/email-list ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
In today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Holly Freres and David Horning of JHL Design. This magnificent design firm has long been woman-owned and led. It was founded in 1999 by Jane Freres, Holly's mother. In 2003, Holly took the helm as President, and today leads a 12-person team of collaborative, dynamic design visionaries. Holly and her husband, David Horning, ran separate businesses, collaborating on a myriad of projects. In 2020, they officially combined forces, allowing for a more streamlined and comprehensive approach to their projects. David has decades of experience creating hospitality, retail, and high-end, single-family residences. He leads the building and architectural design side of JHL. The firm features an in-house, multidisciplinary team that includes interior designers, architects, and procurement managers and specialists. Having architects on staff allows JHL to have a deep understanding of how buildings, mechanical systems, and interior spaces unify into cohesive and artful spaces. JHL focuses on collaborating with highly skilled builders, craftsmen, fabricators, and artisans who are in close proximity or local to their projects, and have a deep knowledge of working with quality materials. This coherence ensures that complex details are executed exactly as intended. In this episode, we will be discussing: Multiple streams of Revenue from alternative service offerings The importance of tracking and knowing your numbers How to evolve a 2nd generation company To learn more about JHL visit their: Website: https://www.jhldesign.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhldesign/ ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Rob Fiehn, a London-based communications consultant specializing in architecture & design. Rob has over 15 years of experience working with the press, including print, online, and broadcast media across local, national, international, trade, and consumer titles. He is passionate about our built environment and has developed firm roots within the architectural community, including strong relationships with key journalists, institutions, and clients. These relationships have earned him advisory roles for the Museum of Architecture, The London Society, and the Blackhorse Workshop. In this episode, we will be discussing: -An empowering showcase of collaborative architecture that shows how good design processes can lay the foundation for a better form of architecture. To learn more about Robert visit his: Website: https://www.robertfiehn.com/ ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Kirsten Quisenberry and Melanie Thompson of VisualHouse. Kirsten is a hands-on creative director and designer with over 10 years of experience in the agency world. She has worked on over 100 B2B and B2C brands across all mediums. Currently, she leads the creative team at Visualhouse, creating new exciting brands and experiences for the built environment. Her career experience is backed by five years of rigorous design education and training as well as extensive world travel. Melanie is a driven, confident, and enthusiastic client services professional with varied agency experience. Her experience in property marketing spans 15 years, specializing in architectural visualization. Melanie's focus at VisualHouse is maintaining high levels of productivity, creativity, and excellent customer service. She oversees 3 departments and is responsible for the delivery of multiple projects across branding, design, CGI, and more recently UE. In this episode we will discuss: Property marketing how buildings get named, understanding the client Creative Process Team management To learn more about Melanie and Kirsten visit their: Website: https://visualhouse.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visualhouseco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualhouse.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/visualhouse/ Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/company/visualhouse/ ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Joe Morris, the architect spearheading Morris+Company across two studios, one in the creative district of London's Hackney, and the other in Copenhagen. In a career spanning 25 years of professional practice which has achieved widespread international recognition, Joe has increasingly advocated a sense of urgency for fair and transparent practice, inclusivity, and equality, through open dialogue and critical debate, whilst encouraging the broader company to take ownership of projects and develop their own careers and interests. Joe has represented the practice on a global platform, lecturing on the work of the studio in many leading UK universities, as well as in Barcelona, Bilbao, Buenos Aires, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Liege, and Romania. He has taught at the Bartlett School of Architecture in London, the Universidad de Navarra in Pamplona and the La Salle School of Architecture in Barcelona and has been a visiting examiner at Plymouth and Oxford Brookes universities. Joe is a founding participator in London on a global self-initiated research program exploring a world view on cities across Europe and has also contributed to a number of local authority design review panels, including Lewisham, Brent, Hackney, and currently, Southwark. In today's episode, we will be discussing: Moving towards a B - Corporation Practice Ethos, and values and find harmony with clients' business agendas Creating a new office in a new city To learn more about Joe visit his: Website: https://morrisand.company/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moco_arch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moco_arch/?hl=en
In today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Herb Cannon, one of the nations leading experts in the management of A/E firms. With 30+ years of “hands-on” experience in the A/E Industry, Herb has held top management positions in a number of high-profile firms. Prior to founding AEC Management Solutions, LLC he held senior executive positions at Robert A.M. Stern Architects, Ehrenkrantz Eckstut & Kuhn Architects, Burns & Roe Engineering, and a CPA firm specializing in the A/E industry. Mr. Cannon has served these organizations in a variety of executive roles including Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer. Throughout his 30+ year career, he has recognized that design professionals create extraordinary value for their clients. To a large extent, the extraordinary value these design professionals create is not rewarded with a fair economic return. Herb founded AEC Management Solutions in 2000 with the simple goal of helping A/E firms of all sizes earn and keep the money they deserve. To achieve this goal, he conducts numerous webinars throughout North America on Ownership Transition and Valuations. Strategic Planning, Incentive Compensation, Project Management, and Financial Management. He helps firms to develop and implement strategic plans, incentive compensation programs, and project management systems that dramatically improved profitability. He also counsels firms on valuation and ownership transition issues to facilitate a smooth transition to the next generation of owners. Herb is an accomplished speaker, speaking to hundreds of A/E professionals each year at webinars, seminars, and professional association events. He has been a featured speaker for the American Institute of Architects, NSPE, ACEC Texas, SMPS, ASHRAE, and numerous State and Regional events. Herb has a BSBA from Thomas Edison State University and is a Certified Public Accountant. In this episode we will be discussing: Succession planning Identifying the right partners Understanding where the value of an architecture firm actually lies To learn more about Herb visit his: Website: www.aecmanagementsolutions.com Email: hcannon@aecmanagementsolutions.com
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Richard Holland and Jonathan Harvey, founders of Holland Harvey Architects. The practice is on a mission to celebrate the everyday through design. It is committed to high environmental and social impact standards, galvanized through its status as a Certified B Corporation. The studio creates extraordinary sustainable buildings and interiors across the UK and abroad. Richard's focus within the studio is creating aspirational hospitality environments, recently having completed Inhabit Hotels' second site at Queen's Gardens in London's Paddington, alongside several other ongoing hotel refurbishment projects. He sees London as the world's largest refurbishment project, which fuels his passion for the conservation and adaptive reuse of existing and historic buildings – breathing new life into the unloved. Jonathan studied architecture at The Bartlett, University College London, Sheffield School of Architecture, as well as Westminster University. During his early career, Jonathan worked with Michael and Henry Squire at Squire and Partners as well as for Michaelis Boyd Associates, working on a range of high-profile commercial and residential projects. During his time both at university and in his early career, Jonathan found a passion for the role the architect can play in magnifying social impact. He founded ‘Free Architecture', a social enterprise that facilitates pro bono design to the third sector. Alongside running Holland Harvey, Jonathan commits actively to the academic sphere by teaching Architecture at the University of the Creative Arts in Canterbury.” In this episode, we will be discussing: The economic and business benefits of becoming a B Corp The benefits of Financial transparency inside a business 1% Pro bono offering To learn more about Richard & Jonathan, visit their: Website: https://hollandharvey.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollandharvey/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/hollandharvey/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HH_Architects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollandharveyarchitects ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
Hello and welcome to the Business of Architecture. I'm your host Rion. Willard, and this is part two of my interview with Jeronimo van Schendel, where he focuses on his own entrepreneurial ventures, as the CEO and co-founder at Bildia, an estimating and procurement software platform for the construction industry. ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Jeronimo Van Schendel Erice, co-founder, and CEO of BILDIA, the top estimating and procurement software for construction. Jerónimo is a Spanish-Colombian Architect, who has studied at Harvard University, MIT, Sloan School of Management, Madrid Poleticnica, and Lisbon. He has previously served as Office Manager in a renowned architect's office working, with several projects in Spain, China, and Latin America. His independent work is focused on identifying scalable entrepreneurship opportunities in the intersection of design, AEC, and technology, mainly through platform business models. Jeronimo has worked with some of the most renowned architects in Spain, such as Cruz y Ortiz, Rafael Moneo, or AS+, and is an IDEO SF CoLab Fellow 2016 (Iot & Blockchain Innovation Lab). And he is currently Academic Director, IE Master in Business for Architecture and Design, MBArch In today's episode, we will be discussing: The 3 principles for an architecture practice to raise fees The importance of meeting a client upstream before they know they need an architect and delivering value How design is currently taught and how the over-emphasis on design is problematic To learn more about Jeronimo visit his: Website: https://www.bildia.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bildia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bildia_es Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bildia_es/ ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
Today I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with fellow podcaster Marketing Consultant and Director of Abbas Marketing, Ayo Abbas. Ayo is an award-winning marketing consultant who specializes in working with built environment firms delivering strategic marketing content and campaigns. She was recently named and took the overall title of Digital Woman of the Year 2022 at the Digital Women Awards. She has 21 years of experience working across the construction sector for major firms including Arup, Mace, and Ramboll. Since founding her own consultancy Abbas Marketing in February 2020, Ayo has worked with a host of construction, proptech, and consultancy firms including 5 of the top 10 engineering firms as listed in Building Magazine's Top Consultants list. She has a particular interest in working with firms that are driving forward innovation and sustainability-led projects. Ayo is a fellow of the RSA and a non-executive director for the Make An Impact Community Interest Company. She also hosts her own podcast The Built Environment Marketing Show. Ayo has a business studies degree with a marketing specialism from the University of Hertfordshire and a postgraduate diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing. In today's episode, we will be discussing: The stages of creating an impactful marketing campaign to win your ideal work How to strategically plan a campaign to best amplify your message Why user-generated content is one of the best hacks you can deploy inside a campaign] To learn more about Ayo visit her: Website: https://www.abbasmarketing.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ayoabbas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayoabbas/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ayoabbas/ ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Roxie Sarhangi founder of Roxie PR, a full-service public relations, social media, consultancy, and branding firm. Roxie PR's clients operate around the globe, shaping human experience via the fields of art culture, architecture, interior design, hospitality, consumer products, luxury lifestyle, and wellness. Based in West Hollywood, Roxie PR attracts best-in-class clients and tastemakers. Her past and present clients include top interior designers Sophie Goineau, and Ryan Saghian, EMI Interiors, JHL Design; luxury interior and furniture designer Ross Vincent; Prettypegs (Sweden-made accessories); and boutique hotspot The Kindler Hotel. She also leads public relations for the Farhang Foundation, which partners with prestigious institutions in Los Angeles including LACMA, Getty Museum, The Getty Villa, The Broad, Broad Stage, and other notable organizations. For more than a decade, Roxie has been the senior PR consultant for Communication Arts + Design Inc., which specializes in the cultural landscape of California. During her time at the firm, she has focused on the architecture and design fields, supervising PR and marketing campaigns for PHX Architecture, Rachlin Partners, Mark Weaver & Associates, Bernards, Snyder Diamond showrooms, Soli Architectural Surfaces, and All Coast Construction. She also handled the publicity for legendary songwriter Carole Bayer Sager's solo art exhibition, held at William Turner Gallery in Los Angeles. In this episode we will be discussing: - The importance of telling your story - What is PR and why it is the key element in your Marketing - When is the right time to begin PR and how do I get the most from it To learn more about Roxie visit her: Website: http://roxiepr.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxiesarhangi/ ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Alex Scott Whitby, founder of ScottWhitbyStudio, an award-winning architecture and urban design practice based in London. Alex is currently leading projects that range from a maypole on the Strand to a large private house in Riyadh, from a public space in Winchester to a new square outside St Paul's Cathedral. Passionate about education, Alex combines leading ScottWhitbyStudio with being an admissions tutor and senior lecturer at the University of East London. Previously, he was a Unit master at the Architectural Association, visiting lecturer at The Welsh School of Architecture, and a visiting professor at the International University of Architecture, Venice. Alex's interest in the profession's future saw him sit on RIBA Council for 10 years. During that time, he sat on the Board of the British Architectural Trust as well as Education, Membership, and International Relations committees, and was a member of the British Architectural Library committee. He first studied architecture at Newcastle University after which he spent several years working in Advertising and Filmmaking, after which he completed his studies in ‘the Free Unit' at The Cass School of Architecture, London. He has won many awards and honors for his work and the work of the studio has been exhibited and published internationally. In 2016 he was named by the RIBA Journal as one of the Rising Stars of British Architecture. In today's episode, we will be discussing the following: Slow architecture what this is and how it can work in business The art of listening and being a doctor of space Working internationally from the middle east to Russia Learn more about Alex on his: Website: https://www.scottwhitby.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scottwhitbystudio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottwhitbystudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexScottWhitby ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
Today I will speak with Jonathan Morrison, an architecture correspondent for The Times. In this role, he has written about subjects as diverse as life on Mars, drone-killing lasers, billion-pound football stadiums, and a pink unicorn glove puppet named Mr. Grunwald. His articles have also been published in Medium, The Sunday Times, Medium, The American Surgeon, JAMA Surgery, The JAMA Network, Physical Review B, The Good Men Project, KnowTechie, and AIR MAIL. In today's episode, we will be discussing the following: Succession Planning in leading architecture firms It's one of the biggest challenges a firm will face: what happens when the founder or founders move on? Precedent examples of how practices such as RSHP, NBBJ, Arups, Grimshaw, and others To learn more about Jonathan visit his: Link: https://www.ing-media.com/insights/the-practice-of-succession Website: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/profile/jonathan-morrison?page=1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JMorrison_Times ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Chun-Qing Li (AKA Lee) is an award-winning entrepreneur, the founder and CVO of KREOD companies, consisting of an architectural design practice, an AEC Tech start-up and a construction company. Li spearheaded the finance, design, build and creation of the KREOD Pavilion during the London Olympic Games in the summer of 2012. He developed a new workflow with advanced technology and manufacturing processes and created the efficient design, engineering and delivery solutions with intrinsic beauty and financial viability. In 2020, Li formed an AEC Tech start-up named KREOD Integrated Smart Solutions (AKA KISS). It develops KREOD Integrated DfMA Intelligent Automation (AKA KIDIA) software Dassault Systèmes 3DExperience Platform, which automates and generates detailed design, manufacturing code, Bill of Materials (BOM) and making meaningful changes in AEC Industries. Li is a Deputy-Chairman of the City of London Westminster Conservative Association Chinese Group, a Conservative West End Ward committee member, and an International Board Member of the Creative Industries Federation. In today's episode we will be discussing: The revolution that awaits modern procurement An understanding of the financial lending challenges our developer clients face and how technology can assist How we can borrow from aerospace to assemble high performance buildings with cost certainty To learn more about Chun visit his: Website: https://www.kreod.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kreodgroup/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kreod?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kreodarchitecture/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kreod-architecture/?viewAsMember=true ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
Today I will be speaking with Tosin Oshinowo, Nigerian native and founder of CMDesign Atelier. She has an impressive background that includes design and architectural degrees from Kingston College in London, a degree in urban design from the Bartlett School of Architecture Architectural Diploma from the AA, and more recently curator of the 2nd Lagos Biennial, Sharjah Architecture Triennial. Using her creative design skill, and strong ties to the Lagos arts and culture scene, Tosin designs period statement pieces with African contemporary flair. As the founder of the architectural consulting company, CMDesign Atelier, Oshinowo and her team have curated impeccable designs from corporate to creative projects personalized to their clients' tastes. Some of her designs include the Maryland Mall in Lagos, bronze face shield, the Coral Pavilion beach house, Ngarannam village in northwest Nigeria Sharjah Architecture Triennial. To learn more about Tosin visit her: Website: https://www.cmdesign-atelier.com/ Website: https://www.ile-ila.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tosin.oshinowo/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tosin-oshinowo-0b9351b/?originalSubdomain=ng In today's episode we will be discussing: The potential of working in emerging economies such as Nigeria The power of an MBA in the Business of the Architecture and how this changed TOESI's paradigm and way of doing business The importance of developing Personal Brand ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
Today I will be speaking with Neal Shasore, the chief executive and head of school at The London School of Architecture, an Honorary Secretary and Trustee of the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain (SAHGB) , Trustee of the Twentieth Century Society, Trustee of the Architectural Heritage Fund and an Academic specializing in interwar British architecture, civic centers and public space and he also world leading expert on the history and evolution of the profession - I saw him speak at the RIBA tour years ago. Neal previously worked at the RIBA, the University of Westminster, the University of Liverpool, and the University of Oxford. He is particularly passionate about diversifying architectural education, heritage and practice. An architectural historian by training, his research and writing has primarily focussed on architectural culture in Britain and the Empire in the first half of the twentieth century and this critical perspective informs his own pedagogy and practice. In today's episode we will be discussing: The possible futures of Built Environment education Part Zero and Part Four the new educational initiatives from the LSA Neal's New book and diversity and inclusion in the profession and how business and practice education is key part of this To learn more about Neal visit his: Website: https://www.the-lsa.org/people/neal-shasore/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-shasore-306660b7/?originalSubdomain=uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/n_shasore?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Check out his new book: https://www.ribabooks.com/designs-on-democracy-architecture-and-the-public-in-interwar-london_9780192849724# ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Tanisha Rauffiudin, the founder and creative director of Concept Culture. Tanisha helps build environmental organizations that strategically grow their brand and business by tapping into the power of storytelling. As a trained architect, Tanisha has over a decade of combined experience in architectural practice, at AJ100 firms, as a contributor at The Architects' Journal, and a communications consultant to sustainability organizations, including the Passivhaus Trust, Good Homes Alliance, and the Sustainable Development Foundation. She also assisted with the publication of London 2012 Sustainable Design: Delivering a Games Legacy. Tanisha's work sits at the intersection of architecture, sustainability, and communications. Her company, Concept Culture was founded out of a desire to combine her passion for architecture and storytelling with her expertise creating engaging brands and visual content. Tanisha regularly speaks at industry events, including the London Festival of Architecture and Festival of Place. She is also a committee member of Women in Architecture UK, Creative member of the London Collective, and Associate at Futurecity. In today's episode we will be discussing: What is brand in an architectural practice? What are the benefits of brand/ What does it solve? Why is it important? Brand strategy, vision framework, positioning statement, market strategy and persona The origin story, purpose story To learn more about Tanisha visit here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanishaa/?originalSubdomain=uk Website: https://www.conceptculture.co/ Twitter: tanisha_dreamz ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
Today I will be speaking with Visual House's Founder and CEO, Robert Herrick and Head of Production, Mattia Lusignani. Vision House is an ideal fit for the world's leading property developers, designers, and agencies who look to position their projects in the most desirable, refined, and elevated way possible. They offer a full-service creative agency that establishes iconic real estate brands worldwide including locations in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, Hong Kong and Dubai. Visual House is a blend of creative thinkers, strategists and artists who thrive on collaborative relationships. They take an idea and transform it into something real. They bring real estate brands to life and create value through ingenious storytelling, imagery, and experience-making. In today's episode we will be discussing: The benefits of outsourcing and using 3D visualizers How Visual house has expanded it's offering from just imagery to a complete suite of marketing services which cater to the built environment professionals - developers to architects The advances in technology, unreal engine and other infrastructure How they have set up international offices To learn more about Visual House visit their: Website: https://visualhouse.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visualhouseco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualhouse.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/visualhouse/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/visualhouse Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/visualhouseco ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
Today we will be speaking with the Studio Director of Wade Weissmann Architecture (WWA), Tom Wynn. Tom has a passion for inspiring young architects in the classical tradition and extolling the virtues of fine craftsmanship. He is a strong believer in empowering young designers to discover their professional interests and identify their strengths so that they may confidently evolve into serious architects. In his seven-year tenure with WWA, Wynn has enjoyed serving as a mentor, helping staff members develop into accomplished architects who design classic architecture beautifully and properly. In practice, he values a balance between beautiful design and practical merit; all of which he shares with the firm's young architects. Most recently, Tom is helping to produce an ICAA (Institute of Classical Architecture & Art) event at the Bradley Symphony Center in Milwaukee and has a new residential build currently under construction on Oconomowoc Lake. In today's episode we will be discussing: Listening for what clients actually want not just for what they say want The Art of Mentoring the Next Generation of Architects Marketing and finding ideal clients Participate in the largest-ever survey on 'What small architecture practices are charging?' Visit: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/feesurvey To learn more about Tom and his team visit their: Website: https://wadeweissmannarchitecture.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wadeweissmannarch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeweissmannarchitecture/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/wwadesign/ ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
This week I am speaking with Tania Ihlenfeld who is an architect, entrepreneur, and author with more than twenty-three years' experience leading, observing, and innovating within multi-disciplinary teams, including almost thirteen years with Grimshaw, London. She is a leader with significant experience navigating through complex project terrains and successfully out the other side. Her passion for effective leadership and her keen eye for what does and doesn't work has been honed through her roles as a designer, a chief motivator, inspirer, negotiator, facilitator, and as a conduit between design teams, stakeholders, and the client. She is convinced that there is an easier and more effective way to lead and enjoy projects - and she wrote a book titled BUILD SUCCESS, which provides a blueprint to do just that. In this week's episode we will be discussing: Specific Communication Strategies architects can employ to cultivate leadership in complex projects Using a framework to create project accountability and responsibility Understanding your clients strategic business case - budget and strategic justification for the project Learn more about Tania Ihlenfeld by visiting her: Website: https://www.edeenablers.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edeenablers/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tania_m_ihlenfeld/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxQgR_7fMRs1rp-OXrBV0JA Check out Tania's new book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/BUILD-SUCCESS-Leadership-disrupts-transformational-ebook/dp/B09MS7JDPN Participate in the largest-ever survey on what small architecture practices are charging? Visit: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/feesurvey ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
Hello and welcome to the Business of Architecture. This week I have the great pleasure of sitting down with Mario Cucinella at his new exhibition at the Architectural Association: The Future is a Journey to the Past - Stories about Sustainability which opened on the 21st of September. Mario is an Honorary AIA Fellow and was also awarded an International Fellowship by the RIBA. He started his firm, Mario Cucinella Architects (MCA), in Paris in 1992 later expanding it into Bologna in 1999, following architectural studies at the University of Genoa and working at Renzo Piano Building Workshop. His main mission is to design and create his masterpieces in a way that not only reduces environmental impact but also conserves energy. The practice is very interesting on Net Zero and the studio is known for having designed the first 3D printed house made of raw earth. They also run a School of Sustainability (SOS) collaborating with the Architectural Association. He started his firm, Mario Cucinella Architects (MCA), in Paris in 1992 later expanding it into Bologna in 1999, following architectural studies at the University of Genoa and working at Renzo Piano Building Workshop. His main mission is to design and create his masterpieces in a way that not only reduces environmental impact but also conserves energy. In 2018 Mario curated the "Arcipelago Italia” in the Italian Hall at the 16th International Architecture Exhibition and in 2019 launched ‘Mario Cucinella Design' and the ‘Building Objects Collection' which were inspired by his architecture projects. His work includes the Center for Sustainable Energy Technologies in Ningbo, China, the Town Hall in Bologna, and “La Balena” a nursery school in Guastalla, which replaced the public nursery school that was damaged in the 2012 earthquake. In this episode we discuss: - How to align the climate emergency with our clients' business agendas. - The challenges of winning work through competitions. -The importance of doing your own research and development and marketing it. To learn more about Mario Cucinella, visit his: Website: www.mcarchitects.it Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mario_cucinella_architects/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MCAMarioCucinellaArchitects/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarioCucinella Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mario-cucinella-architects/ Participate in the largest-ever survey on what small architecture practices are charging? Visit: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/feesurvey ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
This week I am speaking with Gordon Evans, the Director and Founder of Yoop Architects and the Founder of Yoop Knows. Gordon has been running his own practice for over 13 years. They specialize in planning, design and delivery information, primarily for residential home owners. Yoop Knows, an architect's dashboard, is a cloud-based software solution for small to medium sized architectural practices. This helps architects run and manage their projects efficiently and effectively. This project management tool is not only for architects but architecture designers, technologists, etc., to help you keep all the information you need in one place, not only for you, but for your clients. In this episode, Gordon discusses a powerful digital stack outlining crucial pieces of software that every SME architecture practice should have to operate optimally. We discuss automations in proposal writing, software for internal communications, BIM, cloud accounting, CRM, and more. Gordon gives us a full 360 of what is needed in your business. THIS WEEK'S RESOURCES: Access your free training at: http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call/ To learn more about Gordon, visit his: Website: https://www.yooparchitects.co.uk/ https://www.yoopknows.io/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonevans/?originalSubdomain=uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yooparchitects/ Participate in the largest-ever survey on what small architecture practices are charging? Visit: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/feesurvey ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
James Pickard co-founded Cartwright Pickard with Peter Cartwright in 1997 and now runs the London office. He has been the lead on a number of award winning and pioneering projects. He has market-leading skills in housing design, with a particular strength in developing buildable, viable schemes for challenging and complex urban sites and has helped the practice to develop a reputation for innovation and the practical use of offsite construction methods, with a particular focus on lean, low carbon solutions, air quality and wellbeing. James has a passion for research and has carried out a number of government funded research projects including the potential for 7D BIM, as well as a running a current KTP with the Royal College of Art on designing for Later Living. James was on the main board of Constructing Excellence from 2005-07 and has been an assessor for several industry award schemes, including having been a jury member of the World Architecture Festival Awards for several years. He was made an Honorary Professor at the Glasgow School of Art for his contributions to the Mackintosh School of Architecture. James is also the founder of Tessellate.co a disruptor platform in the recruitment space which seeks to solve many of the problems that architectural businesses face when recruiting from high recruiter fees, the enormous amount of wasted time spent on hiring and receiving a poor match. The platform seeks to empower both candidate and employer and provides a fair and bias free process to candidate selection. In this episode James discusses: - The problems the architecture faces with hiring and recruitment - How Tessellate.co was born out of these frustrations - Advice for practices for staff attraction and retention To learn more about James Pickard and Tessellate.co, visit their: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tessellateHQ/ Website: tessellate.co Twitter: https://twitter.com/tessellatehq?lang=bg ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
This week's episode was quite an honor as I had the privilege to sit down with an impactful and important figure of Spanish Modernism: Alberto Campo Baeza. Though he doesn't look it, Alberto is 75 years old and still producing extraordinary buildings, including THE ROBERT OLNICK PAVILION in upstate NY, along with a number of stunning private homes around the world. He is a tenured Professor of more than 35 years, and an Emeritus Head Professor of Design, at the Madrid School of Architecture (ETSAM). He has also taught at the ETH in Zurich, the EPFL in Lausanne, L'Ecole d'Architecture in Tournai, Belgique, and many more in the United States. Alberto gives lectures worldwide, and has received significant recognition like the Torroja Award for his Caja Granada, the Award of the UPM University for his Excellence in Teaching, the Heinrich Tessenow Gold Medal, the RIBA International Fellowship 2014 of the Royal Institute of British Architects, and more. The list of acknowledgements, awards, publications, lectures goes on and on. In today's episode you'll hear about: The challenges of running a business and producing work like he does How to listen to a client and communicate with them that Architecture takes a long time The 3 pillars of being a successful Architect To learn more about Alberto Campo Baeza, visit his: Website at: https://www.campobaeza.com/ Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/acampobaeza/ ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture/ ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com
This week I am speak construction finance specialist Matthew Vincent who is the director and founder of MCA Finance Matthew specializes in helping clients with a number of different types of lending solutions for their properties and projects from your typical mortgages to buy to let mortgages, bridging and development finances, commercial and business loans, mortgage restructuring, equity release mortgages and many others. In this conversation Matthew and I discuss the challenges that many of Architectural clients face when arranging lending and finance for their projects We look at the opportunities available to architects as they deepen their understanding of project financing and expand their network with finance providers And we discuss potential new service offerings and revenue models that can be made possible through collaborating with finance specialists THIS WEEK'S RESOURCES: Access your free training at: http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call/ To learn more about Matthew, visit his: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-vincent-1ba91988/ Website: http://www.mcafinance.net/ Email: matt@mcafinance.net
This week I am speaking with one half of Sydney-based international award-winning design studio PAPPAS ALEXIOU, Charles Alexiou. Having trained originally in Nuclear Physics and Applied Mathematics, Charles had a former career in investment banking and software design. Charles then changed career becoming an interior designer starting his on firm in 1990 then with the return of his architect cousin Lam Pappas to Australia saw the genesis Pappas Alexiou in 2016. Their practice works across sectors private homes and apartments, residential developments, retail showrooms, corporate workspaces, hospitality projects and hotels. One of the main focuses in this conversation is on the business innovation that is MCM Homes which provides a vertically integrated suite of services that are cost-effective and provide affordable design solutions and come in a number of design options. I was very excited with this approach as it demonstrated a deep and unique understanding of the prospective clients problems one being ease of financing a home and the new business model also changed the way they were offering and executing their traditional services. THIS WEEK'S RESOURCES: Access your free training at: http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call/ To learn more about Charles, visit his: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesalexiou/?originalSubdomain=au Website: https://pappasalexiou.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pappasalexiou/
Today we speak with architectural lighting designer and founder of Nulty, Paul Nulty. Nulty was originally in London and is an award-winning lighting design consultancy renowned for delivering immersive lighting projects for huge global brands such as Nike, Samsung, Harrods, Bloomingdale's, and Burberry with an international footprint spanning Europe, the U.S., the Middle East, and North Africa. Nulty has implemented and sustained a client expansion plan to bolster its global presence and cultivate its client relationships throughout the world. Paul discusses how, when he first set up the practice, he focused on sales and marketing, and implementing systems and how that has freed him up to do the work that he loves and how he has created a business that is both sustainable, profitable, and impactful. THIS WEEK'S RESOURCES Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call/ Paul's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nulty-/ Paul's Website: https://www.nultylighting.co.uk/
Today's podcast is an episode we released on our Business of Architecture podcast earlier this year. It was so good, we wanted to share it with our Business of Architecture UK listeners as well. We have the privilege of hearing from three Directors of Billings Jackson Design, an industrial design firm working at the interface of construction and product manufacturing. Duncan Jackson is an engineer and a furniture designer by training. He founded Billings Jackson Design in London in 1992 with Eoin Billings to bring industrial and product design expertise to the construction industry. Eoin Billings, co-founder of Billings Jackson Design, is an industrial designer responsible for the firm's work in Europe and the Middle East. He specializes in the design of urban elements, building component systems, and lighting products, working to improve the quality of environments at the human scale through thoughtful, functionally effective interventions. Simon Kristak is the director of Billings Jackson's New York office and is responsible for the day-to-day management of Billings Jackson's project engagement across North America. His work mediates architecture and industrial design as a means to reconsider the built environment from the end user's perspective. Listen as they share how the business has evolved, how it's growing, and how industrial design sits in and works alongside other disciplines within the construction industry. To see more of Billings Jackson Design, visit their website: http://www.billingsjackson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billingsjacksondesign/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/billings-jackson-design/ ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Carpe Diem!
Benjamin Garcia Saxe is the Founder and Design Director of Studio Saxe in San Jose, Costa Rica. Ben and Rion Willard are old colleagues, having worked together at RSHP, where Benjamin was already winning awards on the side. His first project was an extension of his masters thesis, a hand constructed bamboo shelter. This was a beautifully thoughtful space that demonstrated the power of design and making beautiful atmospheric, emotive spaces with the simplest of resources. The project earned Ben the World Architect Festival Award for 'World's Best Private House' in 2010. "Nature Leads Design" is still the primary theme in his projects to this day. Ben prefers an approach of being an advisor to his clients, finding out ways to be of value outside the realm of design. He attributes his excellent pipeline of work to this approach in nourishing relationships. Ben's entrepreneurial mind has also helped provide a new journey into development for Studio Saxe. He shares the successes, challenges, benefits, and risks of being your own client. THIS WEEK'S RESOURCES: Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call/ To find out more about Benjamin Saxe, visit: https://studiosaxe.com/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-garcia-saxe-b97aa86 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiosaxe/
Many architects are curious about getting involved in the development side of projects, but don't know where to start. In this episode, Ben Richards, Development Director of XP Property and Managing Director of AURA Architecture, gives ample context on how setting up his architectural practice on auto-pilot has served as a blueprint for other development and investment strategies. Rion Willard speaks with Ben further about his journey in creating a stellar entrepreneurial ecosystem involving architecture, development, business acumen, marketing, and even playing poker! Ben has 12 years of experience in the construction industry working for Architects and Structural Engineers. He received his Masters Degree in Architectural Engineering from Cardiff University, began AURA in 2014 before co-founding XP Property and XP Surveys. He has also been a member of the BRE Academy helping provide 'Education for Excellence in the built environment.' To learn more about Ben Richards, visit: https://linktr.ee/BenRichards_Property
Chris Hopkinson is an Architectural photographer and ARB certified Architect based in London. His education and background helped him develop a unique eye and photographic approach. Some of his top clients have included Stanton Williams, Studio Egret West, Peabodys Coffee, Marchini Curran, among others. Today we discuss the importance of photography in architecture, getting the most out of your photographer, and how to use your architectural photography as an essential piece of your marketing collateral. THIS WEEK'S RESOURCES: Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call/ Chris's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paularad/ Chris's Website: https://www.chromaphotography.co.uk/ Chris's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chromaphotography_uk/
This week I had the good fortune of visiting Acrylicize, a multidisciplinary design studio in Hackney. They've cornered a niche market which occupies a number of different territories, from fine art and interior design, to architecture. They are masterful at creating brand experience and awareness in corporate and commercial environments. I spoke with Global Managing Director, Paul Arad. We discussed the firm's early days, how they found clients, negotiated contracts, and nurtured relationships to grow the business to an international firm with offices in London, New York, and Seattle. They've done this by following principles of developing client relationships, attracting talent, and nurturing a team so talent sticks around for a long time. Enjoy this fascinating conversation and let us know your thoughts. THIS WEEK'S RESOURCES Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call/ Paul's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paularad/ Acrylicize Website: https://www.acrylicize.com/
Michál Cohen and Cindy Walters are the co-founders of London-based Walters & Cohen Architects. Since 1994 the practice has developed a strong portfolio of education, cultural and leisure projects. They believe in the power of a collaborative design process: having a keen ability to listen to clients, translating their needs into a robust design that results in an innovative, award-winning, and well-loved project. In 2012, they were awarded the inaugural AJ Woman Architect of the Year Award; praised for "exemplary work, by two exemplary women, at an exemplary practice." Michál and Cindy are also both Design Council Built Environment Experts. Michál is a member of several design review panels, a competition judge, conference speaker, architectural trustee and university lecturer and examiner. In 2020 she was made an Honorary Professor of Architecture at the University of Nottingham. Cindy Walters was born in Australia, studied in South Africa, and moved to London in 1990 to work for Foster & Partners. She contributes as an external examiner and guest lecturer and regularly acts as judge and architectural adviser on RIBA-run competitions and the World Architecture Festival. Cindy is currently undertaking a doctorate at the Bartlett. THIS WEEK'S RESOURCES Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call/ Michál's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michál-cohen-6190654/ Cindy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-walters-architect/ Walters Cohen Website: https://www.waltersandcohen.com/
Veronica Baraldi was born in Rome, studied in Venice, worked in Paris and Holland, and has now settled in Portugal. Her 20 years of experience as an architect and project manager has refined and prepared her for the expert customized consulting she now offers to architects and firms, helping them pinpoint exactly what the business needs and may be unaware of. Veronica believes that working in architecture efficiently and effectively is essential to growing sustainably. Her approach helps architects not only avoid chaos, but experience the level of profitability that ultimately leads to their ideal goals being realized. THIS WEEK'S RESOURCES Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call/ Veronica's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-baraldi/ Veronica's Website: https://www.veronicabaraldi.net/ Veronica's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/architetta.smart/
This week on Business of Architecture UK, we are welcoming business coach and entrepreneur, Ray Brown. Ray has worked at CEO-levels across six companies and was selected to join the international business coaching organization, Shirlaws Group. Knowing there was a significant gap in architects not being educated on how to run a practice, Ray co-founded Archibiz, where they offer business mentoring & education for architects. Ray's passion is helping business owners to realize their personal potential and that of their organization. THIS WEEK'S RESOURCES Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call/ Ray's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raybrownceomentor/ Ray's Website: https://www.archibiz.com.au/
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