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EA437: Kevin Stephens – Scanning Existing Conditions with the Canvas App Dec 31, 2021

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Scanning Existing Conditions with the Canvas App

Kevin Stephens started programming on an Apple II+ at the age of four, which established his love of technology. After earning his degree in computer science at the University of California, San Diego, Kevin spent time as a software engineer at Apple before joining Google in its early days. There, he worked on a variety of products and helped build Google's presence internationally. He later co-founded and led Blink, the first consumer ephemeral text messaging app, which was acquired by Yahoo. Kevin subsequently led product teams at GoToMeeting and Thumbtack before joining Occipital as CEO.

At Occipital, Kevin leads its two business units: Canvas, a mobile app that saves home improvement professionals days of work on every project by turning a simple iPhone or iPad scan into accurate measurements through its Scan To CAD service, and Structure, which brings the power of mobile 3D scanning to medical practices. Kevin also serves as an angel investor and advisor to multiple early-stage startups. He lives in the Bay Area with his wife and two daughters.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Scanning Existing Conditions with the Canvas App with Kevin Stephens.

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EA435: Rebecca McWilliams – How To Terminate a Project with a Difficult Architecture Client Dec 24, 2021

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How To Terminate a Project with a Difficult Architecture Client

Rebecca is a licensed architect and attorney with deep experience in both fields. Her areas of expertise include in small business risk management, insurance, technology, and contracts. She is a Partner in Policyholder Pros, LLP, representing insurance policyholders in negotiating homeowner claims and litigation against their insurance companies.

Rebecca is well versed in the AIA and ConsensusDOCS contract forms, and understands the insurance and claims implications of construction contracts. She provides consulting contract review services for architects, owners, and developers nationwide. Rebecca spent six years as the Director of Building Information Modeling for a large A/E firm before entering the legal profession, and has applied her unique experience as a Change Agent with implementation assisting construction clients with administrative changes due to technology and innovative, collaborative, contracts and processes. Rebecca is well-known in the construction industry for her presentations on the legal implications of technology and change.

As a NH legislator, Rebecca serves on the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. In 2019 she drafted and passed legislation to update the state building and energy code from following the 2009 to the 2015 International Building Code.

Rebecca and her husband live with their three children on their family farm in Concord, NH.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How To Terminate a Project with a Difficult Architecture Client with Rebecca McWilliams.

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EA434: Eric Robinson & Kevin Deabler – RODE Architects Dec 21, 2021

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RODE Architects

Kevin Deabler began studying design at North Carolina State University's College of Design in Raleigh, North Carolina where he graduated with Bachelor degrees in Environmental Design in 1995 and Architecture in 1996. While enrolled at NCSU, Kevin also managed an internship with the sculptor Thomas Sayre and the architectural studio at Clearscapes PA.

After arriving in Boston in 1996, Kevin held positions at Benjamin Thompson Associates, Perry Dean Rogers, and CBT/Childs Bertman Tseckares. His project work included a theater complex in New York's Times Square, the master planning of a new campus for Olin College, and several mixed-use urban developments in Greater Boston such as Russia Wharf and Kendall Square. At CBT, Kevin also worked as a project manager on high-profile museums with renowned architects such as Renzo Piano for the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Norman Foster for the Museum of Fine Arts- Boston, and Daly Genik for the Harvard University Art Museums. In 2004, Kevin completed an MBA at Northeastern University.

Eric J. Robinson began studying design at North Carolina State University's College of Design in Raleigh, North Carolina where he graduated with a Bachelor degree in Environmental Design in 1994. Eric then participated in a two-year internship with BCW+H Architects in Richmond, VA. Following this internship Eric attended the University of Virginia, successfully finishing his Master of Architecture in 1999.

Upon completion of his Masters, Eric was offered a position at Charles Rose Architects (formerly Thompson and Rose) where he worked as a Senior Designer/Architect for 9 years. His diverse body of work includes projects at the University of South Dakota, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, the Florida Gulf Coast Museum of Art, the Federal Port of Entry in Del Rio, TX, residences on Martha's Vineyard, and a summer camp in Wyoming. Eric's projects at Charles Rose Architects have received multiple professional awards.

Eric and Kevin Deabler founded RODE Architects in 2005. Since 2006, Eric also serves as a visiting lecturer at Northeastern University. Eric is a LEED Accredited Professional and brings to the firm an integrated, design-oriented approach to the profession. Kevin is also LEED accredited and brings to the firm a professional and organized approach to problem solving.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, RODE Architects with Eric Robinson & Kevin Deabler.

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EA433: Sam Richter – Sales Intelligence for Architects Dec 17, 2021

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Sales Intelligence for Architects

Sam Richter is an internationally recognized expert on digital information and is considered the father of modern-day Sales Intelligence. His award-winning experience includes building innovative programs for start-up companies and some of the world’s most famous brands.

Sam is founder and CEO of SBR Worldwide/Know More. Through his in-person keynote presentations and online programs, Sam trains leading organizations and entertains tens of thousands of persons around the world. Sam's programs promise to be the highest-content, most take-home-value presentations attendees have ever experienced.

What Sam teaches is a very unique yet incredibly important part of any sales process: Sales Intelligence. Knowing how to do your homework to find the right prospects at a time when they are ready to hear your message, in ways that are relevant to what the prospect cares about, can dramatically increase results. Sam loves to teach about the importance of Sales Intelligence and how to quickly implement it.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Sales Intelligence with Sam Richter.

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EA432: Michael Bell and Leonard Kady – AIA Contract Documents for Custom Residential Architects Dec 14, 2021

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AIA Contract Documents for Custom Residential Architects

Leonard Kady is a principal of Leonard Kady Architecture + Design in New York. Their work includes residential, commercial and retail projects in New York, Connecticut, nationally and abroad in: London, Paris and Prague. Their Architecture addresses the challenges of both modern design and historical context.

Leonard earned his M. Arch. from the Graduate School of Design, Harvard and a B. Arch University of Toronto. He is actively involved with AIA national, in educational and organizational activities. Leonard currently serves as Chair of the Residential Contract Documents Task Group (2019-present) which just published AIA A-110 and B-110 Custom Residential Documents. Leonard as a member of the Interiors Documents task group helped to create and published the new suite of Interiors Documents.

Michael J. Bell, FAIA practices architecture as President of Bell Architecture, which he founded in 1993. His firm specializes in full service residential design, with a particular emphasis on custom homes. At Tulane, Michael received a Master of Architecture in 1984 and a Juris Doctor in 1990. He is licensed to practice both architecture and law.

In 2009, Michael began service on AIA's Documents Committee, which writes the contracts and documents commonly used in the design and construction industries. Michael served as that Committee's Chairman in 2017 and 2018, and he regularly speaks regarding contracts.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, AIA Contract Documents for Custom Residential Architects with Michael Bell and Leonard Kady.

Connect online with Michael at Bell Architecture. Check out the AIA Contract Document website to access nearly 200 industry-standard construction contracts and forms.

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EA431: Bryon McCartney – How To Improve Your Architecture Firm Website SEO Dec 10, 2021

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How To Improve Your Architecture Firm Website SEO

Bryon McCartney is the co-founder and Chief Creative Strategist at Archmark Architect Branding and Marketing. Archmark has studied more than 550 architecture firm websites to learn how architects can improve their online presence.

Archmark's programs and resources have helped more than 2,000 architects use branding and marketing to increase their firm's visibility and influence so they can win better projects.
Bryon has more than 30 years of experience working with major clients, including Clavin Klein, General Motors, Lipton Foods, and many others.

Bryon has traveled to more than 160 cities around the globe, and considers himself an Archi-Geek. Bryon is the lead instructor at SEOforArchitects.com, and is a featured contributor and speaker for AEC Leadership Today, Architect Marketing Institute, Business of Architecture, Entrearchitect, Zweig Group, and many others.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How To Improve Your Architecture Firm Website SEO with Bryon McCartney.

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EA430: Jason Lambert – Match Your Owner Architect Agreement With The Way You Work Dec 07, 2021

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Match Your Owner Architect Agreement With The Way You Work

Jason Lambert is a Florida licensed attorney who focuses his practice on representing and advising contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers in the construction industry throughout the state of Florida. Before law school, Jason spent a decade working in the construction industry, primarily as a project manager and operations director for both new construction and remodeling. He also has experience in the wholesale and retail electrical, flooring, and countertop industries.

Now, as any attorney, Jason represents the same types of companies he worked for and with for many years. He represents contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers around the state. His work includes assisting clients with contractor licensing applications and complaints, helping clients resolve payment disputes and construction liens, addressing defective work claims, and drafting and implementing new contracts and procedures to prevent problems from recurring.

In addition to his clients, Jason is also dedicated to improving and empowering the construction industry as a whole. He is the immediate past President of the Tampa Bay Area Chapter for the National Association of the Remodeling Industry and is also on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County. He is also a member of the Electrical Council of Florida. He previously has served as a Sixth Circuit representative to the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors and as President of the Clearwater Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Finally, Jason is also a licensed continuing education provider for contractors and electrical contractors.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Match Your Owner Architect Agreement With The Way You Work with Jason Lambert.

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EA390: Jason Lambert Match Your Owner/Architect Agreement to the Way You Work

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EA429: Elizabeth Graziolo – How She Started and Grew Yellow House Architects Dec 03, 2021

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How She Started and Grew Yellow House Architects

Elizabeth Graziolo is the award-winning founder and principal of Yellow House Architects in New York City, a collaborative-minded practice specializing in residential and commercial work. Prior to founding YHA, she was a partner at Peter Pennoyer Architects where she directed projects ranging from private homes to developments in the United States and abroad. Recent work includes a townhouse and mixed-use condominium on New York City’s Upper East Side, a private estate in the Midwest, an apartment in the world-renowned Woolworth Tower, and a house renovation in Turks and Caicos.

Elizabeth is a trustee of The Museum of the City of New York and The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art, and serves on the Delano & Aldrich/Emerson Fellowship Committee of the American Institute of Architects. She has spoken at international conferences for illustrious institutions such as L'ARDEPA, American Academy in Rome, The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, and is an ongoing guest speaker for the professional practice class at The Cooper Union. In 2019, she presented at Architectural Record’s Women Entering the Profession of Architecture forum, helping inspire the next generation of women architects.

Architectural Digest profiled Elizabeth as One to Watch in 2021, and she has recently contributed to pieces for The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, Traditional Building, and Veranda. The Museum of the City of New York honored Elizabeth with their prestigious City of Design Award in 2018. She is a registered architect in both New York and Michigan, and is a longstanding member of the American Institute of Architects. Elizabeth received her Bachelor of Architecture from The Cooper Union.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How She Started and Grew Yellow House Architects with Elizabeth Graziolo.

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EA428: Ian Motley – How To Develop Profitable Architecture Design Fees Nov 30, 2021

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How To Develop Profitable Architecture Design Fees

Ian Motley is a Design Fee Proposal Expert, Speaker, and Author specializing in design fees, conversion rates and scope creep. With a background in Project Management as well as experience working as a Fee Proposal Writer and Negotiator for Foster + Partners, he's co-authored 5 Design Fee and Appointment Guides that sell in 13 different countries.

Ian has also been a key note speaker at over 150 Architectural conferences and private training sessions around the globe. He is passionate about helping Architects and Design Professionals write successful fee proposals.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How To Develop Profitable Architecture Design Fees with Ian Motley.

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EA252: How to Develop an Architecture Fee Proposal that Converts [Podcast]

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EA427: Melissa Harstine – Why Client Interviews Are the Missing Link in Your Marketing Nov 26, 2021

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Why Client Interviews Are the Missing Link in Your Marketing

Melissa Harstine helps service providers improve their sales and marketing with research-backed copy and case studies. As a trained journalist, she leverages customer interviews to craft words that inspire people to take action.

Melissa lives in Kansas with her husband, Nate, and a backyard full of songbirds. In her free time, she enjoys brushing up on her watercolor skills (pun intended!), taste-testing a new Instant Pot recipe, or blazing through a good book.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Why Client Interviews Are the Missing Link in Your Marketing with Melissa Harstine.

Connect with Melissa on Instagram @melissaharstinecreative or on her website, www.melissaharstine.com. Check out her free guide to learn how to conduct an effective customer research interview here!

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