Business of Architecture Podcast
Discover strategies, tips and secrets for running a fun, flexible and profitable architecture practice. The focus here is simple: discussion of ways for architects to create a dream architecture practice: design what you want, when you want, and get paid well for it.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 696
- Years Active
- 2012 - 2025
311: Communicating How You're Different (and Better) with Iva Kravitz
With so may architecture firms in the market, how do you stand out from the crowd? Mastering this skill is key to winning the right projects you want.
On this episode we discuss how to communicate yo…
310: 4 Steps to Effective Business Development with Amy Franko
Developing new business is an essential part of a successful architecture firm. In fact, it could be said that the caliber of projects you win is directly applicable to your ability to develop new bu…
309: Architect Creates Illustration Brand with Rajiv Fernandez
Is it possible to use your design skills in another field?
Today's guest is Rajiv Fernandez. Rajiv is using his training as an architect to launch a professional illustration media company.
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308: Hate Mail with Enoch Sears and Rion Willard
Hate mail. In today's episode, we'll be sharing some recent hate mail we've gotten here at BOA Headquarters.
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307: Money Scripts with Enoch Sears and Rion Willard
Money scripts. What are they?
In this episode of the Business of Architecture podcast we talk about the intersection between the psychology of finance and art. How does one's mindset about money effe…
306: Leading a Design Team with Tom Sprinkle
Today we speak with Tom Sprinkle, Design Director for the HKS San Francisco hospitality studio.
With more than 25 years of design experience in regional, domestic and international markets, Tom is we…
305: Off the Beaten Path - Architectural Industrial Design with Gerald Olesker
Today we explore an alternate career path for architects. Our guest went from a career in architecture into architectural industrial design. He's worked on many high-profile projects creating custom …
304: Anthropologist Meets Architecture with Darby Morris
What would happen if an anthropologist studied architects, specifically how architects engage with clients at the beginning stage of a project, the client acquisition stage?
An anthropologist is a pe…
303: Creating the Contemporary Home with Paul McClean
Today we welcome Paul McClean to the show. Designer Paul McClean is synonymous with contemporary homes with expansive views, features and connection to the outdoors in the wealthiest parts of Los Ang…
301: Growing a Successful Engineering Firm with Wade Cleary
Today's guest is Wade Cleary. In today's episode, you'll discover how Cleary and his business partner Danny Zimmermann have grown a remarkably successful engineering firm in Texas. I first heard abou…
300: One to One Billion - Growing the World's Largest Architecture Firm with M. Arthur Gensler, Jr.
It's hard to believe that this is episode number 300! What started in January of 2012 when I interviewed architect Oscia Wilson has continued on to today, almost 8 years later. During that time, I've…
299: Tales of Growing an Architecture Firm with Wade Weissmann
How does one grow a successful practice that does meaningful work? In this interview, you'll hear from architect Wade Weissmann, founder of Wade Weissmann Architecture with offices in Milwaukee, Nash…
298: Alternative Practice Models and the Recession-proof Firm with Jo Cowen
Wow, what an episode this week as Business of Architecture UK host Rion Willard speaks with the phenomenal entrepreneurial force that is Jo Cowen, co-founder, and director of Jo Cowen architects.
Jo’…
297: Business Development Tips with Peter Kienle
Today I speak with Peter Kienle, a business development and marketing expert. Peter past president of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS).
Peter has worked for over 30 years as a b…
296: Financing for Your Architecture Firm with Gerri Detweiler
Today we're joined by Gerri Detweiler, a small business financing expert.
Gerri is an educational advocate at Nav.com, a lending resource center to help small businesses succeed and navigate the comp…
295: Risk Management for Architects with Mike Koger and Salvatore Verrastro
Today I speak with Mike Koger and Salvatore Verrastro about risk management for architects. Listen and let me know what you think.
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Creating an Overachieving Culture in an Architecture Firm
ArchitectCEO Update: How do you create an overachieving culture in your architecture firm?
Recently I and 1000 other people spent Saturday in 100+ F degree (38C) heat harvesting a grape vineyard to m…
Is Self-Promotion Unethical?
Is self-promotion unethical? In today's ArchitectCEO update, we address this critical question and dive into some 'architect mindset.'
Let me know what you think.
If you're looking to build your DREA…
The Extra Large Soda
Recently at a restaurant I bought a soda fountain for each of my kids - a special treat that doesn't happen very often.
My daughter asked me a very interesting question - why would anyone buy an extr…
294: Should Architects Podcast? Part 2 with Enoch Sears and Rion Willard
Once again, we’re joined by Rion Willard, the host of Business of Architecture UK, as we get right into the nitty-gritty of the interviewing process.
Some of us like to fancy ourselves great conver…