Business of Architecture Podcast

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Starting and Growing a World Class Residential Design Firm with Mette Aamodt Jul 06, 2017

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Today's incredible guest is Mette Aamodt, co-founder of Aamodt / Plumb, a design firm focused on high-end residential design. Mette Aamodt is also the founder of the slow space movement, which you'll hear about in part 2 of our interview.

In this episode, you'll discover:

the mindset architects need to embrace if they want to make the 'big bucks'
why "doing good work" isn't enough to get you hired ... and what you need to do instead
the biggest challenges Mette faced in the early years of their firm

Building a Scalable Network of Talent with Siri Zanelli and Alasdair Dixon Jun 28, 2017

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Today we speak with Siri Zanelli and Alasdair Dixon of the UK-based architecture firm Collective Works. Collective works is a young firm with an impressive portfolio and business model. In this episode, you'll hear how the owners of the company have created a network of talent to help them design and deliver their projects.

You'll also discover:

How to overcome the disadvantages of working with a virtual team
Collective Works transparent fee model
The '#1 thing' that has helped this architecture firm grow

Unlocking Your True Potential with Sally Arnold Jun 22, 2017

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Today Sally Arnold talks about what it takes to achieve high performance. Sally Arnold is an Australian-based business coach, who grew up with an architect for a father. Listen to this episode to discover Sally's tips for unlocking your hidden potential.

Develop Your Own Project with Alex Gore and Lance Cayko Jun 16, 2017

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Today we speak with Lance Cayko and Alex Gore, partners at the architecture and design firm, F9 Production based out of Longmont, Colorado. These guys are great examples of the entrepreneurial spirit. Since starting their firm in 2009, they've grown both the size and scale of the projects they work on, including a current project where they are actually developing themselves. Today, we talk about their latest development project.

On today's episode you'll discover:

Rules for developing your own projects as an architect
The '15 minute rule' for developing your own projects
The plan and their details for their first multi-unit development project

Should Architects Advertise? A Conversation About Selling Architecture with Alex Gore and Lancy Cayko Jun 08, 2017

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On today's episode you'll discover:

Should you launch a podcast for your design firm?
The worst advice I've received in architecture ...
Should architects advertise? A conversation about selling architecture ...
How to 'sell' architecture

From Competition to Firm with Seán McAlister Jun 02, 2017

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Today Rion Willard sits down for a conversation with Seán McAlister of the architectural design firm Seán and Stephen. Seán and Stephen is an architecture practice based in East London.

Seán and Stephen works on a wide range of projects, from domestic extensions and residential developments through to affordable co-working spaces, permanent public artworks, temporary museum installations, and high street regeneration projects.

In today's episode of the Business of Architecture show, you'll discover:

How Seán McAlister and Stephen Mackie used a competition to launch their design firm
One thing you should never do when dealing with a client who has worked with architects before
One clever strategy for dealing with a client's unrealistic budget expectations
How to get more architecture project referrals
How to sell architecture effectively in a natural, non-offensive way

Young and Accomplished: A Conversation with Holly Lewis of We Made That May 26, 2017

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Today you'll hear from Holly Lewis, one of the founders of We Made That, a London based architecture and urban design firm.

In this episode of the Business of Architecture, Rion Willard interviews Holly Lewis about how they've doubled their practice over the past five years.

You'll discover:

How the firm We Made That doubled in size over the past five years
How they use teaming to win larger and more diverse architecture projects
How creating your own publication can skyrocket your visibility and preeminence
How to win a steady stream of public sector work without marketing

Winning in Business with Johan Taft May 18, 2017

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Today we speak with high performance coach Johan Taft.

Johan helps world-class athletes, top CEOs and a number of architects and surveyors and other people in the construction industry to win at the game of business.

In today's episode, you'll discover:

How to "keep the main thing the main thing," and why this is essential to your success in business
How to unlock your "perspective of possibility" to reach new levels of success in your business
3 tips for success as an architecture firm owner
How to dominate the game of time management

Video for Architects with Jeff Durkin May 08, 2017

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How can you use video to promote your architecture firm? In this interview with architecturally trained filmmaker Jeff Durkin, you'll discover:

The key to making a fantastic feature project video
The 3 part format for making a powerful video in 3 minutes or less
4 ways architecture firms can leverage video content
Typical budgets and ranges to get a video produced

The Architecture of Entrepreneurship with Jared Haas and Tim Derrington May 02, 2017

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Today is the second part of my interview with architects Jared Haas and Tim Derrington of Austin, TX.

Tim Derrington, AIA + LEED AP is the principal of Derrington Building Studio, a firm focused on community and domestic architecture.

Jared Haas is the principal of Unbox Studio, a collaborative modern design studio.

Several years ago they came together to form the Eastside Collective, a co-working space for architects and design-focused businesses.

In today's episode they talk about the challenges, successes, and lessons learned along their journey to becoming firm owners.

They also talk about what inspired them to create their collaborative working space.

On this episode you'll dicover:

The process and challenges of starting a co-working space
Promotional strategies for your co-working space
The truth about starting a co-working space ... is it worth it?
3 essential tips for starting a design-focused architecture firm

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