Business of Architecture Podcast

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214: Architecture Firm KPIs with Steven Burns, FAIA Sep 13, 2017

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Discover what you should be measuring in your architecture firm to increase your profitability, staff satisfaction, and impact.

Today we are joined by Steven Burns, FAIA, Chief Creative Officer of BQE Software.

In today's episode, Steven shares a few key financial indicators that you should watch as an architecture firm owner. He also tells us about BQE Core, his company's new flagship software for effective firm management.

Growing a Design Focused Firm with Jonathan Hagos Sep 07, 2017

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Discover lesson learned growing a design-focused architecture practice in this episode of the Business of Architecture show.

Host Rion Willard speaks with Jonathan Hagos, a director at Freehaus, a London-based architectural practice.

Jonathan reveals the decisions he made early on to avoid what he calls the "home extension" low-fee trap.

You'll also discover:

The key decision they took to be able to charge higher
His process for finding and connecting with the right networking contacts that lead to the kind of clients they want,
What they did to grow their practice in the early years.

You'll also discover how they find the right staff that is a fit for the firm.

Design and Development in London with Anna Schabel and Jochen Driessle Aug 31, 2017

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Listen to Anna Schabel and Jochen Driessle talk about building their design firm in London. You'll learn about the first project they developed, financed, designed and built - including what they would have done differently if they were to do it again.

Relationships That Win Work with Teresa Ruiz Aug 17, 2017

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Today is the second half of my interview with Teresa Ruiz, Vice President and Associate Principal at SB Architects. SB architects is an international design firm with offices in Florida, California, and China. The firm focuses primarily on Mixed-Use, Multi-Family Residential, and Hospitality projects.

In today's episode Teresa reveals how she develops business for the firm, including the exact words she uses when making a business development call.

A Day in the Life of An Architecture Executive with Teresa Ruiz Aug 17, 2017

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Today I speak with Teresa Ruiz, Vice President and Associate Principal at SB Architects. SB architects is an international design firm with offices in Florida, California, and China. The firm focuses primarily on Mixed-Use, Multi-Family Residential, and Hospitality projects.

In today's episode you'll discover how Teresa accomplishes the many tasks she is responsible for - including business development, reviewing contracts, and managing her projects.

209: From Jelly Making to Experience Design with Harry Parr Aug 10, 2017

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Today you'll hear from Harry Parr, one of the partners at the experience design firm Bompas and Parr.

Listen how Harry Parr's passion project while he was studying architecture at the Bartlett School of Architecture turned into a 20-person experience design firm.

You'll discover:

How to create the right company culture and ethos
2 keys for running a successful design business

208: How To Unlock Your Dormant Potential Aug 04, 2017

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All of us are capable of greater things that what we are currently doing. Yet, how do we unlock this dormant potential?

In this episode of the Business of Architecture podcast, you'll discover how to unlock your dormant potential so you can reach new levels of growth and fulfillment.

You'll discover:

The 5 step "Ultimate Success Formula" to help you achieve anything you want in life
The critical mistake people make when setting goals that sabotages their success before they even start
How to unlock your dormant potential

Client Meeting Questions - Part 2 with Enoch Sears Jul 18, 2017

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Discover the secret of running a successful meeting with a prospective client. Most architects get this part of the sales process completely wrong. I did too, until I discovered the simple framework you'll learn about in this episode of the Business of Architecture show.

This episode was originally aired on the A Well Designed Business podcast with LuAnn Nigara.

12 Questions You Should Ask a Potential Client - Part 1 with Enoch Sears Jul 18, 2017

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In this episode you'll discover how to hold a proper first meeting with a client. Most architects get this part of the sales process completely wrong. I did too, until I discovered the simple framework you'll learn about in this episode of the Business of Architecture show.

Leading a Movement for Change with Mette Aamodt Jul 12, 2017

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Today is the second half of my interview with Mette Aamodt, co-founder of the architecture firm Aamodt / Plumb, and founder of the slow space movement.

In today's episode you'll discover what the Slow Space Movement is, and how it represents the next evolution of design thinking and ethical architecture.

You'll also discover:

what Einstein's theory of relativity has to do with the Greek concept of time and how this relates to creating great architecture
the critical element missing from the Western world's view of space and time
how Slow Space can make the world a more livable space
how you can join the slow space movement