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
Man Walking Dogs
This morning I did a morning jaunt around my neighborhood.
As I was walking, I saw a man coming toward me walking two dogs.
The dogs were pulling at the leash, trying to sniff everything. You may hav…
The Parable of the Remote Control Doll (Just Ship It)
This morning my 7-year old daughter showed me a drawing that she did of a ‘remote control doll.'
Apparently this is what 7-year-old girls like to think about.
On one side of the page she drew a pictu…
Damn You Google (Symptom vs. Cause)
Yesterday I took my kids to their swim meet.
It was cool outside with a nice breeze blowing. I stood in the stands so I could watch my kids swim and record their times.
In my down time, I was scrolli…
What To Win When Other Firms Undercut Your Fees
Yesterday I spoke with the partners of a design-focused architecture firm that does commercial, hospitality and residential projects.
They reached out to me because their fees are very competitive, b…
How to Get What You Want Out of Business and Life
The other day I was walking around my neighborhood and I found a stray golf ball on my lawn.
This reminded me of an important principle if you want to have it all in business and life.
Listen to this…
287: Architecture Firm Profit Levers with Enoch Sears and Alex Gore
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 lin…
Poop in the Toilet (Inspect What You Expect)
Poop in the toilet (business lesson on inspecting what you expect).
Recently one of our toilets in the house went out of commission. This reminded me of an important business lesson for any firm owne…
Why Don't Potential Clients Come Running to Me?
Why don't potential clients come running to my firm?
If you're delivering exceptional service and value to your clients, you may wonder why clients don't come running to your firm?
Why don't more peo…
286: Starting and Growing a Residential Architecture Firm with Ignacio Rodriguez
Today we welcome Ignacio Rodriguez to the show.
Ignacio Rodriguez runs an architecture firm based in Los Angeles, California that specializes in luxury residential homes of $15,000 square feet and mo…
285: Winning AEC Interviews with Dean Hyers
Today we welcome Dean Lincoln Hyers to the show.
Dean helps architecture firms win commissions through interview and presentation coaching to help them communicate their value and win the deal. He an…
284: Architect Entrepreneur Starts Freelance Platform with Leah Baker
Today we welcome architect Leah Baker to the show.
Leah is the founder of Graphite, an online service that pairs pre-selected architects with clients looking to hire an architect.
On today's episode …
283: Architecture Firm B-School with Christopher Toddy and Mel Price
Today we welcome Mel Price and Christopher Toddy to the show. Christopher Toddy is the current chair of AIA's Small Firm Exchange committee, and Mel Price is a past chair.
On today's episode you'll …
282: 5 Critical Proposal Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) with Ian Motley
Today we welcome Ian Motley to the show. Ian is a proposal writing and negotiation expert for the architecture industry.
Formerly, he worked for Fosters Partners advising on proposal and negotiation …
281: Alternate Career Paths in Architecture: BIM Administrator with Dan Stine
Today I speak with Dan Stine, bestselling author of 12 books including the #1 Revit academic training textbook.
In today's episode, you'll discover an interesting career path within the architecture…
280: Surprising Method for Reaching Your Ideal Clients with Nick Tsontakis
Today we welcome back architect Nick Tsontakis to the show. Nick runs a successful residential architectural practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. His impressive work is frequently published in local and …
279: Getting Good Projects When No One Knows Who You Are with Nick Tsontakis
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Today we welcome architect Nick Tsontakis to the show. Nick Tsontakis runs a successful and highly awarded residential a…
278: Taking an Architecture Firm to the Next Level with Jefferson Schierbeek
Today's interview is a behind-the-scenes conversation with a firm owner graduate of the Architecture Firm Freedom Formula program I run with Scott Beebe.
Scott and I started the Freedom Formula progr…
277: How This Architect Went From Overwhelmed Operator to Empowered Owner with Erin Morris
Today we welcome Erin Morris to the show. Erin Morris is the president of Erin Morris Architect, a design-focused firm based in Newport Beach, California.
In today's episode, you'll discover:
- The tw…
276: Entrepreneurship in Architecture with Rodney Robles
Although they won numerous awards and were doing good work, architect Rodney Robles realized something was missing in his firm.
After ignoring the business aspect of his firm for the first 7 years, h…
275: How to Launch an Architecture Firm the Right Way with Michelle Fenton
Today is an interview with Michelle Fenton, the founder of Khora Architecture based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. Michelle is a graduate of the Architecture Firm Freedom Formula program I run w…