Business of Architecture Podcast

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284: Architect Entrepreneur Starts Freelance Platform with Leah Baker May 27, 2019

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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 you'll discover how Leah started her entrepreneurial journey, and what it has taken to get her to the point she's at. You'll also discover her recommendation if you have a big idea.

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283: Architecture Firm B-School with Christopher Toddy and Mel Price May 22, 2019

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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 hear about the 2 workshops that we are partnering to deliver at the AIA National Conference this year in Las Vegas.

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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/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/enochsears 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

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282: 5 Critical Proposal Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) with Ian Motley May 21, 2019

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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 strategies. Now he runs Blue Turtle Consulting with his partner Alexandra Howieson. Blue Turtle provides training and consulting services to the AEC industry.

You may have seen their popular proposal-writing workshop advertised in the United States, Australia, New Zealand or the UK. I attended several years ago, and I'll say it should be mandatory training for all Business of Architecture listeners.

In today's episode, you'll discover 5 critical proposal mistakes and how to avoid them.

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281: Alternate Career Paths in Architecture: BIM Administrator with Dan Stine Mar 04, 2019

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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 industry. Dan is the BIM Administrator at LHB, a 250-person, multi-disciplinary firm with 4 offices.

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280: Surprising Method for Reaching Your Ideal Clients with Nick Tsontakis Feb 26, 2019

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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 national media.

In today's episode, you'll discover:

The surprising method Nick has discovered for reaching his ideal clients
How collaborating with your competitors can help you grow your practice
How to get your work published

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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/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/enochsears 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

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Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com

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279: Getting Good Projects When No One Knows Who You Are with Nick Tsontakis Feb 18, 2019

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Today we welcome architect Nick Tsontakis to the show. Nick Tsontakis runs a successful and highly awarded residential architecture practice in Scottsdale, Arizona.

In today's episode, you'll discover:

How Nick wins his impressive, high caliber projects
The one thing Nick says architects need to do, that they almost never do
The strategy Nick used to grow his practice when he was unknown and had no referrals
Tips for getting your work published and seen by your ideal clients
How to go from ho-hum to award-winning projects

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For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful and fulfilling practice, connect with me on:

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Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com

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Come to my next live, in-person event: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/live

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278: Taking an Architecture Firm to the Next Level with Jefferson Schierbeek Feb 11, 2019

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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 program several years ago because I heard from so many small firm owners that they were overwhelmed with the day-to-day of running the practice and they wanted to get freedom back into their life again.

In the program, Scott and I work with firm owners to implement systems and frameworks so they can free up their time and lay the foundation for an impactful and profitable practice.

In this conversation, I speak with Jefferson Schierbeek, an architect who has run a successful practice in Southern California with his partner Susan Addison for over 25 years. He's no newcomer to business either.

In the past, he founded and ran a CAD outsourcing service with a partner, a business which still operates to this day.

In this episode, we have a candid conversation about why Jefferson joined the program and what he wanted to get out of it.

We talk about the steps he is taking to get his firm to the next level.

I think you'll find Jefferson's story extremely valuable as you work to build your ideal practice.

In today's episode you'll discover:

How to set a vision that inspires you to set and meet goals
How Jefferson took his business to the next level by revisiting and strengthening the foundation of his practice

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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/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/enochsears 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

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Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com

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Come to my next live, in-person event: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/live

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277: How This Architect Went From Overwhelmed Operator to Empowered Owner with Erin Morris Feb 04, 2019

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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 two main things that helped Erin go from overwhelmed operator to empowered owner
How to build a business around your life, not the other way around
How Erin went from wanting to walk away from her firm, to having a profitable, impactful practice that gives her freedom and creative fulfillment

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For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful and fulfilling practice, connect with me on:

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276: Entrepreneurship in Architecture with Rodney Robles Jan 25, 2019

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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, he immersed himself on how to run a great practice, which has made a great difference on his practice, his work, and his life.

Rodney Robles is the founder of the architecture firm Factor:Recurso, based in Monterrey, Mexico.

I was introduced to Rodney by Rion Willard who runs the Business of Architecture in the UK.

The firm won numerous awards and is frequently featured in the media, being recognized as an emerging talent in 2010.

Rodney runs a great Instagram channel, so that's where we start today's conversation.

In today's episode, you'll discover:

Tips for using Instagram successfully as an architect
Rodney's 2 favorite business books
Why Rodney pivoted after 7 years to focus on the business side of his practice
What he would tell his younger self about running a successful business
How to take a strategic approaching to build your business

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For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful and fulfilling practice, connect with me on:

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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

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275: How to Launch an Architecture Firm the Right Way with Michelle Fenton Jan 21, 2019

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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 with Scott Beebe.

In today's episode, you'll discover:

The steps Michelle has taken to get a head start in starting her new architecture firm
How Michelle went from working 18 hour days and working weekends to having her weekends free
How to build a firm that can live without you
The exercise that Michelle went through that revolutionized her concept of what it means to be a firm owner

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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/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/enochsears 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

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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!