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Lance Cayko is a multi-talented serial entrepreneur, architect, builder, lecturer, and podcaster He has a diverse background in architecture, construction, real estate development and is the co-founder and partner of F9 Productions Inc., a wildly successful design + build firm based in Longmont Colorado, specializing in single family residential, multi-family residential and small commercial projects. Before earning a degree in Building Construction Technology from the North Dakota State College of Science, Lance worked in nearly every trade of construction. He then continued his education and earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design and a Master of Architecture from North Dakota State University, culminating with him graduating at the top of his class and earning the coveted McKenzie Thesis Award for the most outstanding thesis project. After college, Lance worked in various architecture firms and roles in the construction industry before co-founding F9 Productions in 2009 with his business partner Alex Gore. Since then, the company has grown to become one of the premier design + build firms in the region, with a reputation for quality craftsmanship, innovative design, and exceptional customer service. In addition to his work at F9, raises his daughter Kaiya and Lance teaches at the University of Colorado Boulder and his Alma Mater North Dakota State University. He is also a professional fisherman and a philanthropist as the founder and President of Longmont Community Gardens, a non-profit that promotes urban sustainable gardening, education, and community involvement. Lance is also the co-host of Inside the Firm, a popular architectural business podcast that provides insights and advice on architecture, entrepreneurship, and small business ownership. Key Moments [04:42] "Best Gopher: Teenage Roofer's Tale" [08:43] Architectural Career Epiphany [10:59] Cultivating Creativity with Kids [14:29] Self-Employment Commitment [18:01] "Obsessed with Fitness Goals" Find Lance Online https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-cayko-1227031a/ https://f9productions.com https://insidethefirmpodcast.com If you're enjoying Entrepreneur's Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you're getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee or support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#23: How do the best residential architecture firms win work? Alex Gore of F9 Productions has figured it out. In this episode, he breaks down the real strategies behind standing out in architecture – and reveals how his team landed a dream high-end residential project in Boulder, Colorado.PS - If you're a growth-minded firm owner or leader, apply to join us inside The Studio - https://growthitect.com/studioHere's what you'll learn in the episode: → What never fails to make architects instantly more attractive to potential clients?→ Why showing your true value is more powerful than any portfolio piece→ When does taking a big risk pay off in architecture, and how do you know?→ The secret behind how F9 Productions structures proposals for an easy “Yes”→ The truth about pricing architectural services→ How to streamline your client acquisition process (without losing your mind)→ What happens when you remove friction from your onboarding? More than you'd think→ Why “substance over style” might be the design principle your firm is missing(03:55) Behind the scenes of a standout project(08:40) How to attract the right clients and filter the rest(11:46) What makes a world-class architect?(15:08) A simple way to show your design process visually(16:17) Why presenting proposals live builds instant trust(19:41) How to make your client experience smoother and faster(24:36) The secret to reassuring clients and building confidence(28:28) Why handling objections in real-time changes everything(29:51) The best way to prove you can actually deliver(33:59) Substance over style: how it really plays out in projects(37:51) How to win big-budget projects without selling your soul(39:55) How to charge more by offering something no one else doesGROWTHITECT RESOURCES→ Apply to join The Studio - https://growthitect.com/studio → Join thousands of architects on the free Growthitect newsletter - https://growthitect.com/join STAY CONNECTED→ Follow on LinkedIn→ Follow on Instagram→ Subscribe on YouTube→ Follow on TwitterABOUT OUR GUESTAlex Gore is Partner at F9 Productions where they've also created a course for architects. He grew up drawing wars of ants vs. bees, playing backyard baseball, visiting architectural sites, and being obsessed with Frank Lloyd Wright. After graduating from high school, he joined the National Guard as a heavy equipment operator. While enrolled in the Guard, he also attended North Dakota State University to start his formal training in Architecture. He graduated from NDSU with a Master's Degree in Architecture and a Master's Degree in Construction Management.Upon graduating, Alex worked under the world-famous architect, Daniel Libeskind. From there, he teamed up with his best friend from college, Lance, and together they created F9 Productions, Inc.

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, Enoch delves into the intricacies of personal growth and professional development with Alex Gore of Inside the Firm. Through candid conversation, they explore the challenges individuals face when trying to evolve within their roles, both personally and in business. The discussion touches on the importance of communication, honesty, and emotional connection in fostering a positive work culture. They also discuss the role of mindset shifts in propelling one's career forward, emphasizing the need for expanding one's thinking to achieve greater success. Discover the secret to accelerating your career growth. Learn how emotions play a crucial role in shaping your professional journey. Explore the power of mindset shifts in overcoming career obstacles. Uncover cutting-edge approaches to rewiring your thought patterns for success.   ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/RJ9f_IFujylj4gB6hiVEhhNt0So?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 our 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/businessofarch/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/yt Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/show 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   Carpe Diem!

On this episode we sit down and talk with Alex Gore (aka Baby Gore) and we talk about not drums!

In this thought-provoking podcast, Rion Willard is joined by Alex Gore. Listen as they delve into the intricacies of urban development and housing challenges. They explore the impact of bureaucracy on innovation and the surprising insights into sustainability within the automotive industry. With candid anecdotes, they navigate through the complexities of zoning regulations, land taxation, and the role of government in fostering innovation. Unveil the unexpected link between sustainability and bureaucracy. Explore the surprising challenges faced by the greenest car company. Learn about the hidden obstacles hindering affordable housing initiatives. Discover how bureaucratic hurdles stifle innovation and progress in urban development. To learn more about Alex, check out his: Website: http://f9productions.com/ Podcast: https://www.insidethefirmpodcast.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Code-Power-Visual-Thinking-ebook/dp/B09DQSHJT8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EP6SCFNFGPH3&keywords=the+creativity+code+alex+gore&qid=1653331607&sprefix=the+creativity+code+alex+gore%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-1   ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/x2LsFVKaRWBZiT75wW9pNSFQd4M?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 our 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/businessofarch/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/yt Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/show 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   Carpe Diem!  

At the intersection of architecture is art, creativity, design, engineering, sociology, psychology, and inspiration, not to mention survival, sustainability, and comfort. It's been said that architecture is the art we live in. We're all impacted by the communities in which we live, the spaces in which we work, along with the places we visit and experience throughout our lives.  So what is it that makes for good architectural design? How does a space become iconic? How does an architect go from project, to design, to engineering, to completion?  Well, Lance Cayko knows a lot about the answers to those questions, and more.  Lance is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of the architecture firm, F9 Productions, with Alex Gore. His career in architecture, engineering, and construction spans over two decades and includes numerous design awards including the international Architizer A+ Award for Architecture + Living Small. Their firm earned the #1 spot as BizWest's Mercury 100 Fastest-Growing Private Firms.  As an architect, Lance discussed the various benefits as also being the builder and developer on a project, both from a business success aspect but also in dealing with the various practical considerations of project management at scale. We also discussed the types of projects and clients that he finds most fulfilling to work with.  Lance's perspective on the intersection of design and entrepreneurship yields examples and lessons for architects as well as any other founder or entrepreneur, regardless of field, and how it has influenced his approach to business and achieving an amazing growth rate of 386%(!). He believes that a strong design strategy plays a powerful role in contributing to the success of a business. Lance is a great role model for living a life in full, not just a founder and architect, but also how to be antifragile in a field with more than its fair share of challenges via mindful leadership and creativity. I think you will enjoy this episode with such an authentic and innovative individual.

Have you ever considered fear and doubt as the unlikely companions of success in terms of how to start a firm from scratch without losing your mental health? For my guest, serial entrepreneur Lance Cayko, this potential moment of fear and doubt showed up during the 2009 recession. After Lance and his business partner Alex Gore were laid off, they faced contracting and victimizing themselves or choosing to do what most don't do: find a silver lining. Fast forward: Lance co-founded the award-winning F9 Productions, which has gone from two employees to a team of 11. Lance also teaches part-time at the University of Colorado Boulder and North Dakota State and co-hosts one of the world's top five architecture and business podcasts, Inside the Firm. In this episode, we dive into the mindset of what true entrepreneurship looks like from multiple angles. So many jewels were dropped in this episode. If you're looking to hotwire your mind and start to operate at a high level in times of uncertainty, this episode is for you. — Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) — (00:01) Intro + Entrepreneurship and Balance in Life (12:50) Building a Successful Architecture Firm (21:11) Overcoming Challenges in Entrepreneurship (31:20) Embrace Discipline, Benefit From Architects (36:03) Understanding the Architectural Process (39:06) Scaling Service-Based Business With Slow Growth (46:24) AI's Impact on Architectural Community (51:55) Successful Entrepreneurial Journey Building + Conclusion — Impactful Words From Lance Cayko — "Life is navigating this chaos every single day, especially as an entrepreneur, you can't control the macro economy, only your micro economy." "If you can't sell your work, no matter how brilliant it is, it's like a beautiful painting that nobody will ever see." "The biggest pushback we got was actually from my contemporaries, the people I graduated with... Now, some of them are calling me for advice, and I'm glad to help. That's part of my path." "Just because you work hard doesn't mean you're guaranteed security, and security is oftentimes an illusion." — Connect with Lance Cayko — Website/Podcast — ⁠https://www.insidethefirmpodcast.com/ Podcast — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-firm/id1202464726 LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-cayko-1227031a/ — Connect with Julian and Executive Health — Curious about becoming a concierge client? Sign up for a complimentary Executive Health Meeting — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.executivehealth.io/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the 'Executive Athlete Journal' + get our free executive health report: 'The Optimal Executive: 17 Impactful Actions to Look, Feel, and Stay at The Top of Your Game.' Visit— ⁠https://www.executivehealth.io/report⁠ ***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner. Any decision to begin the use of the following supplements or use any of the information on this website or podcast should be discussed with your doctor and/or medical practitioner. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/executive-health/message

Lance Cayko is a multi-talented serial entrepreneur with an architect's mindful life vision. He is also a lecturer and podcaster with a diverse background in architecture, construction, and real estate development. He is the co-founder and partner of F9 Productions Inc., a successful design + build firm based in Longmont, Colorado. His company specializes in single-family and multi-family residential and small commercial projects. Before earning a degree in Building Construction Technology from the North Dakota State College of Science, Lance worked in nearly every trade of construction. He then continued his education and earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design and a Master of Architecture from North Dakota State University, culminating with him graduating at the top of his class and earning the coveted McKenzie Thesis Award for the most outstanding thesis project. After college, Lance worked in various architecture roles in the construction industry before co-founding F9 Productions in 2009 with his business partner Alex Gore. Since then, the company has grown a reputation for quality craftsmanship, innovative design, and exceptional customer service. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: InsidetheFirmPodcast.com Podcast: InsidetheFirmPodcast.com Most Influential Person Kanye West (Rapper) Effect On Emotions Mindfulness, to me, stems from a recent read, Holding the Calm. by Hesha Abrams. It's about embracing different ‘lives' within our lifespan stages—20s, 20-40, 40-60, and beyond. I've reached my ‘third life' at 40, prompting a focus on becoming a composed figure amidst chaos, solving problems with a stoic calmness. Thoughts On Breathing Breathing used to begin with gratitude for that initial breath, but it's slipped away. Yet, hiking strenuous mountain trails redefines it. A 17-mile trek for fishing at 11,000 feet or a seemingly easy 3-mile hike with my daughter. That is challenging for her but exhilarating for me. Climbing steep slopes, sweat-drenched, and panting, I pause, leaning against the mountainside, smiling despite the exhaustion. My daughter wonders why. It's simple—the feeling of being alive in those moments. Breathing, in those hikes, signifies unequivocal existence. The intensity of physical exertion validates life. Every breath is a confirmation of being undeniably present, alive, and vibrant.   Bullying Story My childhood bully, Jonas, fueled my drive. Instead of combating him, I channeled his negativity into motivation. I held onto the vision of future success, using his actions as a catalyst. Keeping my focus on the prize—my success in architecture, construction, and personal pursuits—kept me driven. It wasn't about fighting back; it was about harnessing that negative energy as fuel for my ambitions, letting it ignite a fire in me to excel and succeed beyond those bullying moments. Suggested Resources Book: Holding the Calm: The Secret to Resolving Conflict and Defusing Tension by Hesha Abrams Book: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Book: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey Related Episodes Bryce Prescott: Rules of Success to Live a Balanced Life Using a Scientific Approach Elder Care Meets Mindfulness With Legal Expert Nicole Wipp Don't Wait To Be Great Proclaims Raven Blair Glover Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? I'm Bruce Langford, a practicing coach and hypnotist helping fast-track people just like you to shed their inner bully and move forward with confidence. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Send me an email at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘I Am Determined' in the subject line. We'll schedule a call to discuss how you can move forward to a better life.

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For the last few month's I've been taking a course called, Building a Better Company, by Alex Gore of the Inside the Firm Podcast. The course is aimed towards professionals in the AEC industry and has been super helpful. One of the core ideas is to develop a set of principles for yourself or your business, which I want to cover in the next few episodes. Here I cover my first principle, which is Find a Way.

Send us a Text Message.What if you could turn your life around, from a manual laborer to a thriving business owner? What if your passion for helping others and your knack for leadership could propel you to heights you never dreamed of? Join me as I sit down with Lance Cayko, a serial entrepreneur whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. Lance's story, from his days as a farmhand to co-founding successful architecture and construction firms, is a testament to the power of hard work, discipline, and recognizing the strengths of others.Lance's insights into leadership and personal growth can provide invaluable lessons for any aspiring entrepreneur. His partnership with Alex Gore, based on their complementary skill sets, has helped launch their business to new heights. But it's not just about the business. Lance brings in his own experiences, his faith, and the wisdom gleaned from Marcus Aurelius's Meditations to highlight the importance of stoicism and empathy in leadership.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by a daunting task, Lance's approach to discipline might just revolutionize your routine. He emphasizes the value of early morning hours and the freedom that comes with discipline. We also discuss the concept of the 'white paper' and how structure can make any intimidating task manageable. Moreover, Lance's unshakeable faith, his drive to pass on his stories to his children, and his commitment to empathy form the heart of our conversation. Get ready to reshape your understanding of leadership, discipline, and personal growth with this enlightening episode!Check out Alex's podcast at https://www.insidethefirmpodcast.comSupport the Show.Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success. Special Offer:Get your FREE copy of Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference. Connect with Dr. William Attaway: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube

Lance Cayko is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of wildly successful award-winning architecture and construction firms in Northern Colorado. Post the 2008 recession, Lance co-founded F9 Productions, his architecture firm, in 2009 with his business partner Alex Gore after being laid off from a boutique firm in Boulder. Since its inception, the partners have grown F9 from two employees grossing less than six figures to a team of 11. This year they earned the #1 spot in tier three of BizWest's Mercury 100 Fastest-Growing Private Firms blowing out the competition with a 386% growth rate. Throughout his now seasoned career, Lance has also served his community by managing a community garden in Longmont which he is now turning into a formal non-profit. He also teaches part-time at the University of Colorado Boulder and co-hosts one of the top five architecture and business podcasts in the world, Inside the Firm. When he is not doing any of the above Lance is usually spending time with his family fishing and is currently a Regional Editor for the Indian Peaks Wilderness, James Peak Wilderness, and Rocky Mountain National Park. In this week's episode we talk about: 2.33 The tough circumstances under which Lance started his architecture firm. 5.58 The biggest weakness in the architecture sector. 10.33 How the economic cycle inevitably impacts service businesses. 12.43 Why Lance believes you need to live psychologically thinking your business is always in a recession. 17.52 What is the strangest business advice Lance gives? 22.34 Lance's three fundamental keys to business success. 28:05 What keeps Lance striving forwards? 30.44 The pitfalls of feeling comfortable in your business. And so much more! You can reach out to Lance at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-cayko-1227031a/ Inside the Firm podcast on Apple, Spotify and other platforms.

Lance Cayko is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of wildly successful award-winning architecture and construction firms in Northern Colorado. Post the 2008 recession, Lance co-founded F9 Productions, his architecture firm, in 2009 with his business partner Alex Gore after being laid off from a boutique firm in Boulder. Since its inception, the partners have grown F9 from two employees grossing less than six figures to a team of 11. This year they earned the #1 spot in tier three of BizWest's Mercury 100 Fastest-Growing Private Firms blowing out the competition with a 386% growth rate. Throughout his now seasoned career, Lance has also served his community by managing a community garden in Longmont which he is now turning into a formal non-profit. He also teaches part-time at the University of Colorado Boulder and co-hosts one of the top five architecture and business podcasts in the world, Inside the Firm. When he is not doing any of the above Lance is usually spending time with his family fishing and is currently a Regional Editor for the Indian Peaks Wilderness, James Peak Wilderness, and Rocky Mountain National Park. In this week's episode we talk about: 2.33 The tough circumstances under which Lance started his architecture firm. 5.58 The biggest weakness in the architecture sector. 10.33 How the economic cycle inevitably impacts service businesses. 12.43 Why Lance believes you need to live psychologically thinking your business is always in a recession. 17.52 What is the strangest business advice Lance gives? 22.34 Lance's three fundamental keys to business success. 28:05 What keeps Lance striving forwards? 30.44 The pitfalls of feeling comfortable in your business. And so much more! You can reach out to Lance at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-cayko-1227031a/ Inside the Firm podcast on Apple, Spotify and other platforms.

As we've researched and worked with firm after firm, a common thread stands out from those firms who have more success than others - the caliber and experience of people working at the firm. This is why the People Playbook is one of the four pillars of the SMART Practice Method. On today's episode you'll hear from Lance Cayko, co-founder of F9 Productions, an architectural and design-build practice based in Colorado. Lance and his business partner, Alex Gore, have built their practice from just themselves to over 10 employees in the past seven years. So I asked, "Lance - what has been the hardest part about growing a firm from no employees to 10 employees?" In today's episode, you'll discover Lance's answer, and sage advice. To learn more about Lance Cayko, visit: https://www.f9productions.com/ Lance's podcast: https://www.insidethefirmpodcast.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 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!

What is the key to having a successful architecture practice? There are many ways to answer this question, and everyone defines success differently. What does success mean to you? Consider this question for a moment. What does success mean to you? I'll guess that your definition of success isn't being financially stretched, burned out or unfulfilled. Recently, I heard an interview with Oprah Winfrey where she said, “no one succeeds alone.” And she repeated it twice. “No one succeeds alone.” So however you define success, consider that you can't have success alone - as an island. What is the key to building a team of people around you - of team members, clients and associates? That's one of the things we touch on in this interview. Alex Gore, co-host of the “Inside the Firm” podcast interviewed me for the Inside the Firm podcast, and I thought you'd want to hear it also, so I'm reposting it here. If you're a podcast listener, you'll definitely want to check out the “Inside the Firm” podcast with Lance Cayko and Alex Gore where they share the behind-the-scenes story as they build their Design-Build firm F9 Productions.  ******* ► 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 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!

ARCAST22 Live from AIA Conference on Architecture For the past few years, our friends at ARCAT have invited us to collaborate at an event under “the big red A”: Live from the AIA conference expo floor. This year, Mark R. LePage is joined by Dimitrius Lynch, host of Spaces Podcast, Jeff Echols, host of Context […] The post EA468: ARCAST22 Live from AIA Conference – Dimitrius Lynch, Jeff Echols, Lance Cayko and Alex Gore appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/arcast22-scaled.jpg ()ARCAST22 Live from AIA Conference on Architecture For the past few years, our friends at ARCAT have invited us to collaborate at an event under “the big red A”: Live from the AIA conference expo floor. This year, Mark R. LePage is joined by Dimitrius Lynch, host of Spaces Podcast, Jeff Echols, host of Context & Clarity Podcast, and Lance Cayko and Alex Gore, hosts of Inside the Firm Podcast. Listen as a wide range of guests join us for a continuous conversation about architecture, the profession, and much more. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, ARCAST22 Live from AIA Conference on Architecture with Dimitrius Lynch, Jeff Echols, Lance Cayko, and Alex Gore. Connect with Dimitrius online at http://www.houseoflynes.com/ (LYNES), check out https://www.spacespodcast.com/listen (Spaces Podcast), or find him on https://twitter.com/houseoflynes (Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/houseoflynes/ (Facebook), http://instagram.com/houseoflynes (Instagram) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/house-of-lynes/ (LinkedIn). Connect with Jeff online at http://echoengage.com/ (EchoEngage.com), check out https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/context-clarity-podcast-with-jeff-echols-and/id1551240405 (Context & Clarity Podcast), or find him on Twitter https://twitter.com/echoengage (@echoengage) or http://twitter.com/jeffechols (@jeffechols), https://www.facebook.com/Echols.Jeff?fref=ts (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffecholsone10 (LinkedIn). Connect with Lance and Alex online at http://www.f9productions.com (F9Productions.com), check out https://www.insidethefirmpodcast.com (Inside the Firm Podcast), and find them on https://www.facebook.com/F9-Productions-Inc-131118303580021/?pnref=lhc (Facebook), https://twitter.com/f9productions/ (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/f9productions/ (Instagram). Please visit Our Platform Sponsors http://ARCAT.com/podcast (Detailed) is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at http://ARCAT.com/podcast (ARCAT.com/podcast). http://EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks (Freshbooks) is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at http://EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks (EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks). Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects. The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/aia-conference-2022/ (EA468: ARCAST22 Live from AIA Conference – Dimitrius Lynch, Jeff Echols, Lance Cayko and Alex Gore) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

How to Hire a Team That Thrives Lance Cayko and Alex Gore met during their second year as architecture majors at North Dakota State University. While they didn't initially hit it off, the two classmates soon realized they each had qualities to complement the other, and by their third year, the go-getters were working together […] The post EA458: Lance Cayko and Alex Gore – How to Hire a Team That Thrives appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/AlexGoreandLanceCayko-F9Productions.jpg ()How to Hire a Team That Thrives Lance Cayko and Alex Gore met during their second year as architecture majors at North Dakota State University. While they didn't initially hit it off, the two classmates soon realized they each had qualities to complement the other, and by their third year, the go-getters were working together on all the projects they could and earned the title Renaissance Team from Professor Darryl Booker. By the time they graduated, Lance and Alex knew they'd someday run a business together, but first they went their separate ways with Lance landing in Boulder, Colorado, and Alex in New York City. Then the 2008 recession hit. Both junior architects found themselves out of work. Alex returned to NDSU and earned his construction management degree. By 2010, architecture and construction industries across the country were still struggling, so he joined Lance in Colorado, renting the apartment above him, and the two founded F9 Productions. The company has steadily grown as an architecture, construction, and development firm in Longmont, Colorado from the co-founders to a staff of 11. In 2016, Lance and Alex won the Architizer award for Architecture and Living Small popular vote for their tiny home, Atlas, the build of which was featured on season one, episode 14, of HGTV's Tiny House Big Living. Being business savvy allowed them to earn top ratings, becoming the highest-rated firm for customer satisfaction in Colorado. They've also positioned themselves to build their own projects the way they want, including their new business headquarters. Their education at NDSU taught them the balance between the science and art of architecture to enhance lives through design. As they've grown the business, Lance and Alex strive to empower the people they hire. They pride themselves on developing employees and growing them into leaders to add to the fabric of professionals in architecture. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How to Hire a Team That Thrives with Lance Cayko and Alex Gore. Connect with Lance and Alex online at http://www.f9productions.com (F9Productions.com), check out https://www.insidethefirmpodcast.com (Inside the Firm Podcast), and find them on https://www.facebook.com/F9-Productions-Inc-131118303580021/?pnref=lhc (Facebook), https://twitter.com/f9productions/ (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/f9productions/ (Instagram). Please visit Our Platform Sponsors http://BQE.com/masterclass (BQE) makes it easy to manage your projects and people, for maximum productivity and ultimate profitability. Register now for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass at http://BQE.com/masterclass (BQE.com/masterclass). https://arcat.com (ARCAT) is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to http://arcat.com (ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert). http://EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks (Freshbooks) is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at http://EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks (EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks). Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects. Mentioned in This Episode https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/entrearchitect-live-alex-gore/ (EA190: EntreArchitect Live with Alex Gore of F9 Productions )[Podcast] https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/getting-noticed-fun-projects-2/ (EA158: Getting Noticed Through Fun Projects )[Podcast] https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/be-a-builder-as-a-small-firm-architect/ (EA369: Lance Cayko and Alex Gore How To Be a Builder as a Small Firm Architect)...

Knowing what you know now and if you could go back in time what is once piece of advice, you'd give yourself? In this segment, Lance Cayko talks about how he found his inner entrepreneur. Working in the construction sector in his teens, being inquisitive, and learning various skills all made an impact and has led him down the path he is on currently. See video here - https://youtu.be/FsngSJqkNAI WHO IS LANCE? Lance Cayko is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of wildly successful architecture and construction firms in Northern Colorado. His career in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry spans over two decades and includes several design awards including the international Architizer A+ Award for Architecture + Living Small in 2016. He co-founded F9 Productions, his architecture firm, in 2009 with his business partner Alex Gore after being laid off from a boutique firm in Boulder during the Great Recession. Since its inception, the partners have grown F9 from two employees grossing less than six figures to a team of 11. Throughout his now seasoned career, Lance has also served his community by managing a community garden in Longmont which he is now turning into a formal non-profit. He also teaches part-time at the University of Colorado Boulder and co-hosts one of the top five architecture and business podcasts in the world, Inside the Firm LANCE'S CALL TO ACTION Inside The Firm Podcast is a raw look into the inner workings of an Architecture, Construction, and Real Estate Development firm. Posted every Friday afternoon, the podcast covers the nitty gritty issues of how to start, run, and maintain your firm, to dealing with clients, codes issues, Revit tips and tricks, and more. The show is hosted by principles, Alex Gore and Lance Cayko. insidethefirmpodcast.com f9productions.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu9dKZ4UKiumNIo8l-wjMXg GENESIS'S INFO https://thehello.llc/GENESISAMARISKEMP CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp Channel, Hit the notifications bell so you don't miss any content, and share with family/friends. **REMEMBER - You do not have to let limitations or barriers keep you from achieving your success. Mind over Matter...It's time to shift and unleash your greatest potential. If you would like to be a SPONSOR or have any of your merchandise mentioned, please reach out via email at GEMSwithGenesisAmarisKemp@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/support

Alex Gore, Co-Founder of F9 Productions and Inside the Firm Podcast, joins the show as part of a podcast swap to talk about his life as a serial entrepreneur from his beginnings drawing spaceship fuel tanks, to studying only the courses he was interested in at North Dakota State, to landing a job with Daniel Libeskind, to obtaining a Masters in Construction Management, to founding F9 Productions in one room with a folding lawn chair around 9 basic principles set upon “multiple legs” of different revenue streams. Check out Alex and his business partner, Lance Cayko's podcast Inside the Firm, where they dive into the nitty-gritty details of how to start, run, and grow a small business. This episode is sponsored by Modern In Denver.

In today's episode of the Power of Design I talked to Alex Gore, Alex and his Partner Lance are the owners of F9 Productions.  And the Hosts of the Inside the firm podcast, a podcast that it's on my favorites list because they discuss the day-to-day operations of their architecture firm. During this conversation, we talked about Alex's involvement not only in architecture, but also in construction and development projects, and learned about the current challenges and lessons learned when architects decide to raise the bar to have a bigger impact in the built environment. This is my conversation with Alex.

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/AlexGoreandLanceCayko-F9Productions-C.jpg ()How To Be a Builder as a Small Firm Architect An architect is trained to be a problem solver. A contractor is trained to execute. How you create the systems in your small architecture firm to work as an architect and developer? This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, Be a Builder as a Small Firm Architect with Lance Cayko and Alex Gore. Connect with Lance and Alex online at http://www.f9productions.com (F9Productions.com), check out https://www.insidethefirmpodcast.com (Inside the Firm Podcast), and find them on https://www.facebook.com/F9-Productions-Inc-131118303580021/?pnref=lhc (Facebook), https://twitter.com/f9productions/ (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/f9productions/ (Instagram). Check out the Architect To Builder Course at http://architectsguideto.com (architectsguideto.com). Visit Our Platform Sponsors https://entrearchitect.com/arcat/ (ARCAT), the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs and more, all for free. https://entrearchitect.com/arcat/ (Visit ARCAT now.) http://freshbooks.com/architect/ (Freshbooks), the cloud-based accounting software that makes running your small firm easy, fast and secure. Spend less time on accounting and more time doing the work you love. http://freshbooks.com/architect/ (Visit Freshbooks now.) http://gusto.com/architect/ (Gusto), The easy, online payroll, and benefits service built for modern small businesses. In other words, a people platform. http://gusto.com/architect/ (Visit Gusto now.) Please visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects. Mentioned in This Episode https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/entrearchitect-live-alex-gore/ (EA190: EntreArchitect Live with Alex Gore of F9 Productions [Podcast]) https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/getting-noticed-fun-projects-2/ (EA158: Getting Noticed Through Fun Projects [Podcast]) The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/be-a-builder-as-a-small-firm-architect/ (EA369: Lance Cayko and Alex Gore – How To Be a Builder as a Small Firm Architect) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

Yup, you heard right! Today I'm joined by none other than Lance Cayko and Alex Gore of F9 Productions. They have released a course on architects learning the trade of building. In today's episode we discuss the joys and stresses of building, and how to start in the trade. Their course can be found at architectsguideto.com or check out their firm at f9proudctions.com.

There are multiple paths to success in the AEC industry, above and beyond the direct-to-client design services model. This week's podcast is all about taking CONTROL of your firm's direction and revenue, creating autonomy AND opportunity. Alex Gore & Lance Cayko of F9 Productions have incorporated a WIDE range of activities throughout their firm's relatively short history, including authoring books, teaching at university, offering online courses, AND funding, designing and building their own projects. (There's even a feature on HGTV in the mix...)

Today I speak with Alex Gore and Lance Cayko of the Colorado architecture firm F9 Productions. These guys also run a great podcast related to everything about running a firm, search for “Inside the Firm” in your favorite podcasting app. In this episode, you’ll discover how Al and Lance have added construction services to their business model, by offering to build their clients’ projects. As a result, they’ve made more money and gotten more financial consistency. If you want more profit, consistency, and control over your built projects, Lance and Alex have created a step by step roadmap for firm owners to do just that - they just launched an online course walking you through everything you need to know to add construction services to your offerings. Head over to BusinessofArchitecture.com/builder and use the coupon code “BOA” for 15% off their newly released Architect to Builder course that shows you everything you need to know to go from architect to builder, from pencil to profit.   ► 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 ******* 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!

The founders of F9 Productions and the Inside the Firm podcast join Archispeak to talk about their practice in Colorado, transitioning to developer/builders, and their new course to help architects make the transition.LinksWatch this episode on YouTubeF9 Productions (Lance & Alex's firm website)Inside the Firm podcast (Lance & Alex's podcast)Lance and Alex’s Architect to Builder course

The following presentation was given virtually to the North Dakota Chapter of the American Institute of Architects on May 28th, 2020 by Alex Gore and Lance Cayko. As serial entrepreneurs, Lance and Alex use their architecture, real estate, and construction enterprise to enhance lives through design. As they’ve grown F9 Productions, Lance and Alex strive to empower the people they hire. They pride themselves on developing employees and growing them into leaders to add to the fabric of professionals in architecture. Together, they’ve earned several achievements including the Architizer A+ Award for a tiny house, Atlas, they designed and built together, which was featured on HGTV. Lance and Alex also teach at the University of Colorado Boulder and host the weekly architecture and business podcast, Inside the Firm, where entrepreneurs tell their stories of starting, running, and growing a business.

If you listened to episode 201 that I did back in 2018, you'll remember I spoke with Alex Gore and Lance Cayko, founders of the architecture firm F9 Productions, about a multi-unit, mixed use project they were planning on developing. Well, they recently sold the last unit on that project and they reached out to me so they could share the update on how the project turned out. In today's episode, I include the original audio from the interview in 2018 so you can hear the before and after of how they expected the project to go, and how it really went. Alex and Lance are also the hosts of the popular Inside the Firm podcast where they reveal the behind the scenes how they started and operate their architecture firm. If you aren't subscribed to that podcast, go check it out.   ► 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 ******* 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, a conversation with architects Alex Gore and Timothy Smith about the impact of the smaller details.

Many architects are sitting on uncovered profit within their firm. In this episode, podcast host Alex Gore interviews Enoch Sears about key profit levers small firm owners can use to boost bottom line revenue without getting more clients or working more hours. ► 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 ******* 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!

Lance Cayko and Alex Gore, principles at F9 Productions, join us on the Art of Construction SBL Series to play Modular Construction Jeopardy. After eight episodes of SBL, how good is your knowledge of all things modular? Play along with Lance, Alex, and Devon as Audree quizzes these construction experts on their system build know-how. This episode is jam-packed with facts and tidbits that will make you a System Build Lifestyle Expert!

In this episode Matt Wells interviews Dingle Price and Alex Gore of Pricegore Architects. Their practice, now in its fifth year, is among the more compelling recent arrivals in the UK. Much of the work of a young practice inevitably involves situations rife with uncertainty, contingency and the need to use minimal means. In this context it is remarkable that the core concerns of the practice are already so clearly and consistently established and interrogated. In common with many of their peers Pricegore are invested in a culture of continuity and historically sited work, but with their own particular take, based on a shared education incorporating architecture, furniture and landscape design. In their work discrete elements such as Roof, Window, Wall, Stairs etc are considered both singularly and as a society of elements which make a building. There is a care taken in how each might possess a characterful fragmentary stance, and yet sit as ease in the complex whole that is the finished work. Put simply the primary scale of their enquiry is directed not with typology (as in building arrangement and form) but with archetype. This emphasis on the intimate over the urban does not preclude an interest in scale or public facing work, but rather situates these concerns in the context of our fragmented age. http://pricegore.co.uk --------- Credits: Register is brought to you by the Department of Architecture & Landscape at the Kingston School of Art, Kingston University London http://kingstonarchitecture.london Head of Department: Mary Johnson Producer: Laura Evans / Andrew Clancy Interviewer: Matt Wells Editor: Andrew Clancy

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Top5.png ()Top 5 Most Popular Episodes for EntreArchitect Podcast in 2017 The EntreArchitect community is growing larger and more powerful every day, and this podcast has seen the results. The EntreArchiect podcast is now being downloaded more than 30,000 times per month. The progress we’re making is no doubt directly related to you, the EntreArchitect Community. Episode 200 is the final episode of 2017 and there are so many great things coming in 2018. Focus on the things you have control over. There are only a handful of things that we have direct influence over. Work to ensure that you maximize your impact on the things that matter most. If you adopt these three words as your mantra – Love, Learn, and Share what you know – next year will certainly be your best year yet. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, the Top 5 Most Popular Episodes for EntreArchitect Podcast in 2017.  #5 with 5988 downloads in 2017 https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrepreneur-architect-michael-kilkelly/ (EA175: Michael Kilkelly The Entrepreneur Architect Series) Michael Kilkelly is a principal at Space Command, an architecture and consulting firm in Middletown, Connecticut. He's also the founder of ArchSmarter.com, a website dedicated to helping architects work smarter not harder. Michael has received his bachelor of architecture from Norwich University and his masters of science, design and computation from MIT. Previously he was an associate at http://www.foga.com/ (Gehry Partners) in LA where he worked on several high profile design projects including New York by Gehry and the Guggenheim. He writes regularly about architecture on ArchSmarter, Arch Daily and Architect Magazine. Connect with Michael online at http://archsmarter.com/about/ (ArchSmarter.com) or email him at michael@archsmarter.com. You can also find him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkilkelly (LinkedIn), http://twitter.com/michaelkilkelly (Twitter,) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjGWj3GLfnzdfTUQnAJZ4jw (YouTube). Want to be a guest on The Entrepreneur Architect podcast series? Connect with us on any social media platform or email podcast@entrearchitect.com! #4 with 6025 downloads https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/architect-developer-best-of/ (How to Get Started as an Architect Developer (Best of EntreArchitect Podcast)) Declan Keefe of http://placetailor.com/ (Placetailor) returns to shares his knowledge about How to Get Started as an Architect Developer. http://placetailor.com/ (Placetailor) is an architecture firm that provides architecture services, construction services, and real estate development. They look at architecture as the genesis of ideas, and wanted to figure out how they were going to take control over the revenue and profit side of the business. Connect with Declan Keefe online at http://placetailor.com/ (Placetailor.com) and on Twitter http://instagram.com/placetailor (@placetailor) & http://instagram.com/placetailor (Instagram). #3 with 6074 downloads https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrepreneur-architect-earl-parson/ (EA192: Earl Parson The Entrepreneur Architect Series) Earl Parson is an architect based in Los Angeles, California practicing residential architecture as http://www.parsonarchitecture.com/ (Parson Architecture) and is the founder of http://clevermoderns.com/ (CleverModerns.com), an online platform empowering DIY owner-builders with plans and coaching. Connect with Earl online at http://www.parsonarchitecture.com/ (Parson.Architecture.com) and http://clevermoderns.com/ (CleverModerns.com). Follow him on https://www.facebook.com/CleverModerns/ (Facebook,) http://instagram.com/quonsethouse (Instagram) and https://twitter.com/ClevrMods (Twitter). #2 with 6349 downloads https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearchitect-live-alex-gore/ (EA190: EntreArchitect Live with Alex Gore of F9 Productions) This week, Mark held his...

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/EntreArchitectLive101117preview.jpeg ()EntreArchitect Live with Alex Gore of F9 Productions This week, Mark held his first live interview using Facebook live. Alex Gore from http://www.f9productions.com (F9 Productions) discussed his work with Daniel Libeskind, his firm in Longmont, Colorado, his podcast, http://Insidethefirmpodcast.com (Inside The Firm), sharing the behind-the-scenes with his partner, Lance Cayko, and his book http://amzn.to/2gRcHMY (The Creativity Code). This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, EntreArchitect Live with Alex Gore of http://www.f9productions.com (F9 Productions). Background Alex Gore grew up drawing wars of ants verses bees, playing backyard baseball, and being obsessed with Frank Lloyd Wright. After high school, he joined the national guard as a heavy equipment operator. There, he attended North Dakota State University and received a masters in architecture and construction management. He then worked under the world-famous architect Daniel Libeskind, teamed up with his best friend from college Lance Cayko to start F9 Productions. He’s the cohost of http://www.insidethefirmpodcast.com (Inside the Firm Podcast) and the author of http://amzn.to/2gRcHMY (The Creativity Code). How did you get to work for Daniel Libeskind? Going into Denver, Alex lined up several different interviews when he had a trip planned to be in town. He was back and forth with Libeskind, and was offered an internship first. Though he turned that down, he eventually was offered a full-time position. Did you carry any thoughts over from Libeskind to F9 Productions? Daniel Libeskind always did crazy fun projects, so Alex and Lance have tried to keep doing one fun project a year. They http://www.atlastinyhouse.com (built a tiny house) that was sustainable and cooler looking than traditional tiny houses. The goal was to make a commitment to do something cool every year. What are your thoughts on interning for a star firm? All of us interns worked a ton and were paid an hourly rate. At F9 Productions, interns are paid. When you’re sacrificing your time and energy in a studio culture environment, you have a lot to learn by doing that if that’s what you want to do. For F9 Productions, interns are just colleagues and designers who they work side by side with. How did F9 Productions start? When Alex got laid off by Libeskind, he called Lance and they made some plans. Eventually, Lance got laid off as well and Alex decided to move to Colorado and figure out how to work together. They worked as a tw0-man shop for a few years until they had consistent business in 2013-2014. Now, they have about ten people and even that feels stretched at times. The structure is a two-headed beast. They each have people who mainly work for one of them or the other, and in times of big projects they can pull from the other’s side. Depending on the project, they tend to hand off projects that are a better fit for the other person’s skills. Where did the name for F9 Productions come from? In college, Alex and Lance didn’t know if they really liked each other. When they finally realized each other had some useful skills, they worked closely together. They were on their computers all the time, and F9 was the key to render. They would tease their classmates who wanted to go home at the end of the day by saying, “Go ahead! Just hit F9 and the computer will do the work while you get some rest.” It’s progressed that their different companies now are set up following suit: F10, F11, F12 and F14. Are you going to sell your development units individually? We couldn’t separate the parcels, so they’ll be condos with an HOA. We’ll sell 6 on one side as units, and there’s still talk of renting the two on the other side. Do you think every architect should do development? Alex thinks the majority of...

EntreArchitect Live with Alex Gore of F9 Productions This week, Mark held his first live interview using Facebook live. Alex Gore from F9 Productions discussed his work with Daniel Libeskind, his firm in Longmont, Colorado, his podcast, Inside The Firm, sharing the behind-the-scenes with his partner, Lance Cayko, and his book The Creativity Code. This week […] The post EA190: EntreArchitect Live with Alex Gore of F9 Productions [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect.

Today we speak with Lance Cayko and Alex Gore, partners at the architecture and design firm, F9 Production based out of Longmont, Colorado. These guys are great examples of the entrepreneurial spirit. Since starting their firm in 2009, they've grown both the size and scale of the projects they work on, including a current project where they are actually developing themselves. Today, we talk about their latest development project. On today's episode you'll discover: Rules for developing your own projects as an architect The '15 minute rule' for developing your own projects The plan and their details for their first multi-unit development project

Today we speak with Lance Cayko and Alex Gore, partners at the architecture and design firm, F9 Production based out of Longmont, Colorado. These guys are great examples of the entrepreneurial spirit. Since starting their firm in 2009, they've grown both the size and scale of the projects they work on, including a current project where they are actually developing themselves. Today, we talk about selling architecture among a bunch of other great topics. On today's episode you'll discover: Should you launch a podcast for your design firm? The worst advice I've received in architecture ... Should architects advertise? A conversation about selling architecture ... How to 'sell' architecture

On this episode of the Art of Construction we chat with Alex Gore and Lance Cayco, owners of the architect firm F9 Productions Inc. Alex and Lance share their amazing story of building a Tiny House that was featured on HGTV's Tiny House Big Living. They also share how they utilize their past work experience and relate it to the BIM work they do now. Once again, as in many of our shows, we get an understanding of how important collaboration is and examples of how it can increase the success of your projects.

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ScreenShot2017-02-23at9.36.40AM.png ()Getting Noticed Through Fun Projects This week, you can hear the story of two young architects coming together to build their dream. These guys survived the recession by developing a company creating BIM objects for manufacturers, then designing and building tiny houses which led to getting noticed by media. Now, they’re launching their newest projects: a book, a podcast, and an architect-as-developer project. They’re not waiting for permission, they’re just getting it done. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Getting Noticed Through Fun Projects with Lance Cayko and Alex Gore of http://www.f9productions.com (F9 Productions Inc). Origin Story Growing up in North Dakota, Lance always remembers constructing things with legos and drawing in his sketch book. When he was 13, he started working on the family farm and lasted a whole year. After that, he worked with a friend’s dad replacing roofs. While he didn’t take school very seriously, he loved building and wanted to become a contractor. He attended North Dakota State School of Science to earn his associates degree, with a firm understanding of construction. At that point, he actually started to like school and see a path that he could enjoy. At the end of school, they built a house. When looking at the plans, Lance wanted to know why the designer made certain designs. Naturally, he started looking at architecture school, where he landed a bunch of scholarships; he was a good student once he found something he enjoyed learning about. He attended North Dakota State University, where he met Alex. Alex can hardly remember a time that he didn’t want to be an architect. He recalls drawing tons of photos of ants and bees at an early age. Lance & Alex Meet At NDSU, Lance and Alex were in the same class. They met the second year, but didn’t hit it off right away (apparently because of their different tastes in music and hobbies). Eventually, they sat across from each other in one class and got to know each other a little better. In their third year, they had to design a giant airport. Lance and Alex were both leaders of two different teams, and by the end of the project they were so tired of trying to lead such a difficult project, they decided they should try to team up in the future. Finally, one of the most prestigious projects at NDSU was building a sky scraper. Everyone involved had to complete personality tests to get paired so that different personalities were working together, so Lance and Alex rigged the system by answering completely opposite of each other to get on the project together. They teamed up and ended up winning the competition. In fifth year, they had two huge projects to compete on: the thesis award and the Alpha Rho Chi award. Of course, Alex won the Alpha Rho Chi and Lance won the thesis award. After Graduation Since they knew it would be hard to get jobs in 2008, they had a conversation that maybe they would meet back up in 10 years and get to start a firm together. They parted ways, with Lance ending up in Colorado and Alex ending up in New York. In New York, Alex actually watched people walk out of their jobs with boxes of stuff the day the market crashed. He called Lance and they talked about ideas for alternate income. Alex wanted to get his masters in construction management and learn how to build a website to get things started for their team. Around the same time, Lance was laid off and decided he wanted to learn how to build BIM models. Instead of trying to get manufacturers on board on a huge sell during the recession, Lance started to make speculative models. He visited a few websites and started making speculative models in such a big volume, and, through a series of connections, ended up making railings for big manufactures in the US. Through the recession, Lance was able to fall...

Today we speak with Alex Gore about starting a design firm. Alex Gore is principal and partner with Lance Cayko of F9 Productions, a residential and BIM creation design firm based in Longmont, Colorado. He's the co-creator of RevitFurniture.com, which provides Revit families,  template files and tutorials for mastering Revit. Alex also teaches at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Environmental Design and Architectural Engineering departments and is the upcoming author of The Architecture of Thinking Different: Getting More Out of Design and Life. Click here to read more about Starting A Design Firm: Interview with Alex Gore