The Architecture Firm Freedom Formula

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The Architecture Firm Freedom Formula

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Jul 5, 2019

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Today we celebrate Independence Day here in the United States of America. Let's talk about architectural freedom ...

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Jul 5, 2019

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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.

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422: Why Do Architects Give Away Free Work? with Bryon McCartney: Why is it so common to give away free work in the architecture industry? Doctors don't work for free. Attorneys don’t work for free. Yet it has become so common in the architecture industry to give away work for free, that many clients now expect... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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413 Building a Design-Focused Development Company Jared Della Valle: Architect Jared Della Valle is the CEO Alloy Development. In this episode you'll discover how Jared has built a design-focused development company. Visit for a free architecture firm owner Masterclass on how to structure your architecture practice... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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410: The Fine Art of Listening with Joseph Spierer: Hello, and welcome to the Business of Architecture. I'm your host, Rion Willard. And this week, I’m speaking with Joseph Spierer, owner of California-based architecture firm, Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc. Growing up in Los Angeles County, Joseph... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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415: How to Earn 6 Figures as an Architect: What does it take to earn 6 figures as an architect? In this episode of the Business of Architecture podcast, you'll not only discover that it's possible to earn 6 figures as an architect, but we will give you 7 ways to do so. ► Access your... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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407: What Does It Take To Attract And Retain Clients?: This week, I speak with Eugene Colberg, an architect with 25 years of experience producing award-winning architecture and interiors in the US and internationally. They are based in New York and Eugene has designed many environmentally-sensitive... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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431: Preparing for the Next Recession (Part 2) with Herbert Cannon: Herbert M. Cannon is one of the nation's leading experts in the management of A/E firms. He is a former longtime consultant to Robert A. M. Stern Architects where he helped the firm grow from 150 employees and 8 partners to 350 employees and 16... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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417: How I Grew My Design-Focused Design-Build Firm with John Sofio: The most common aspect of owning an Architecture Firm is wondering where the next project will come from. This pressure can kill the joy of running your practice. One of the most powerful ways to avoid this is to picking the right niche. In a recent... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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409: 5 Firm Owner Success Stories: Every year here at Business of Architecture we take on a select number of firms to work with to implement the Smart Practice Method. As part of this process, we run a yearly transformation contest to celebrate the growth and continual success of these... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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416:: "Wow, that's a lot of money … I had no idea it was going to be that much!" If you've heard this before, you've probably presented a proposal to a client. Clients base their idea of 'too much' off false assumptions. Fortunately, there's an effective... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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412: Guardians of Vision with Brett Andersen: Today's interview is with Brett Andersen, partner at the architectural lighting design firm Focus Lighting. Based in New York City, Focus Lighting has done many notable projects. Here's today's episode with Brett Andersen. ► Access your free... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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464: Every Architectural Project Isn't a Fit with Enoch Sears and Rion Willard: Every architectural project isn't a fit. One of the challenges of managing a small architectural practice today is managing the appropriate workflow. Having too much work causes problems. Too much work leads to: Increased project timelines making... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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414: Money Scripts with Enoch Sears and Rion Willard: Money scripts. What are they and how do they affect our results? In this episode of the Business of Architecture podcast vault, we talk about the intersection between the psychology of finance and art. How does one's mindset about money affect one's... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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405: Crafting an Exceptional Experience with Sam Cavitt and Ryan Brown: This week, I’m speaking with Sam Cavitt and Ryan Brown, father and son duo of Paradise Theatre, a full-service firm specializing in providing comprehensive luxury private cinema design based out of LA and Hawaii. Sam also spearheads "Cinema... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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441: Working Successfully with Developers with Harshad Pillai: Today I will be speaking with Harshad Pillai who is the Director of Fogarty Finger, an architecture firm committed to redefining the urban built environment through projects that are as evocative as they are pragmatic. Harshad is currently overseeing... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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411: Architecture Is More Than Just Design with Michael Poris: Hello, and welcome to the Business of Architecture, with your host, Rion Willard. Today's interview is with Michael Poris AIA, Principal of McIntosh Poris Associates, an architecture firm with offices in Birmingham and Detroit, Michigan. Poris and his... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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408: Effective Succession Planning with Mancini Duffy: BOA Members were privileged to participate in an exclusive Live Event with Mancini Duffy, one of the most innovative Architecture and Design Firms of today. Joined by alumni BOA Podcast guests Christian Giordano (President) and Bolanle WIlliams-Olley... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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427: Top 3 Hiring Challenges (and How to Overcome Them) with Lance Cayko: 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... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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425: Overcoming Challenges as Architect Developer with Drew Lang: Drew Lang, founding principal of LANG Studio in New York, shares the challenges of being an architect developer and how many of those challenges were solved with a unique approach to the award-winning development in the Catskills, Hudson Woods. Drew... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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420: Social Media for Architects with Enoch Sears and Bryan Toepfer: With the right strategy and context, your approach to social media presence can do much more than show off your design. Enoch Sears and Bryan Toepfer discuss timeless principles for using social media in a business context for your architectural firm.... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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433: Prospering an Architectural Practice (Even Through Recessions) with Walter Marin: Walter Marin was born in Latin America but raised in the heart of New York. The son of an immigrant cabinetmaker, he was raised with an appreciation for craftsmanship that led to his life-long love of the built environment. He completed a... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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437: Using the Art World to Help Grow a Firm with Hiroshi Okamoto: This week I am speaking with Hiroshi Okamoto who is one of the co-founder of OLI Architecture. Hiroshi Okamoto is a member of the AIA and has had an exciting architectural career path working at practices such the Ushida Findlay Partnership in Japan,... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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439: Becoming Partners of a Leading Firm with Rhode Partners: This week I am speaking with Rhode Partners recent equity partners Director Bobby Tait, and Director of Operations, Kate Meehan. Rhode Partners was Founded by Director Brett Rhode in 2007 and since then they have become a leading Austin firm... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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406: Going Big and Bold with Your Business with Robin Baron: This week, I’m speaking with award-winning interior designer, luxury home furnishings designer, and lifestyle expert Robin Baron. Robin launched her full-service design firm in 1990 after starting out in fashion design. Her unique sensibilities... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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418: Putting Architecture at the Forefront of Development with Philip Kafka & Ishtiaq Rafiuddin: Philip Kafka, President of Prince Concepts in Detroit, is known for the award-winning ground-up development project True North. Kafka also serves on the board of MoCAD in Detroit, and has frequently been a guest critic and lecturer in university... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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424: Attracting Your Ideal Client with Pamela Durkin: Pamela Durkin, ASID, LEED AP, has quite the trifecta of expertise as an Interior Designer, Business Coach, and Marketing Consultant. With 30 years of experience running her own Florida based practice, she has earned her some very hard-won business... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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426: The Purpose-Based Practice with Alex Gore: 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?... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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445: Doing the Best Work with the Best People with Betsy Vohs: Betsy Vohs is the founder of Studio BV, a design-focused architectural practice based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After a successful career at Gensler, Betsy launched Studio BV to create a design-focused, intimate experience for her clientele. In this... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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423: Creating Unforgettability with Matthias Hollwich: Today we welcome Matthias Hollwich, principal and founder of New York architecture firm HWKN. Learn about the inception of HWKN and it's growth, how Architizer led to a deep understanding of how media and publishing relate to the world of running an... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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429: Leading with Love - Balancing Art and Business with Paul Arad of Acrylicize: Today's episode is a replay from our Business of Architecture UK podcast. It was so great, we wanted to share it here as well. Acrylicize, a multidisciplinary design studio in Hackney, has cornered a niche market which occupies a number of different... by Business of Architecture Podcast
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The Architecture Firm Freedom Formula

The Architecture Firm Freedom Formula

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