Business of Architecture Podcast

Enoch Sears & Rion Willard
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Dec 3, 2019 • 26min

307: Money Scripts with Enoch Sears and Rion Willard

Money scripts. What are they? In this episode of the Business of Architecture podcast we talk about the intersection between the psychology of finance and art. How does one's mindset about money effect one's results? ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* 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/ 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 ******* 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
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Nov 26, 2019 • 43min

306: Leading a Design Team with Tom Sprinkle

Today we speak with Tom Sprinkle, Design Director for the HKS San Francisco hospitality studio. With more than 25 years of design experience in regional, domestic and international markets, Tom is well equipped to deliver the finest design results for his clients—that sweet spot where form and function intersect with value and worth. ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* 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/ 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 ******* 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
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Nov 18, 2019 • 41min

305: Off the Beaten Path - Architectural Industrial Design with Gerald Olesker

Today we explore an alternate career path for architects. Our guest went from a career in architecture into architectural industrial design. He's worked on many high-profile projects creating custom lighting installations and other furnishings. Our guest is Gerald Olesker, founder of ADG Lighting. In today's episode you'll discover how Olesker went from the architecture career path into building a successful design and manufacturing company. ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* 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/ 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 ******* 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
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Nov 11, 2019 • 44min

304: Anthropologist Meets Architecture with Darby Morris

What would happen if an anthropologist studied architects, specifically how architects engage with clients at the beginning stage of a project, the client acquisition stage? An anthropologist is a person who studies humans, specifically the social interactions and behaviors of humans, just in case you need a reminder, like I did. Darby Morris is an anthropologist. For her PhD dissertation she observed 3 architecture firms over the course of one year. She sat in the offices of these firms observing how they engaged with their clients, primarily during the time commonly known as "pre-design" which includes marketing and business development. In her own words, "Architects, despite being known for being egotistical, are not loud enough about who they are because they often don't know who they are (and are not). Even if they did know who they are, how, in a field where advertising was banned for 70 years, do they get the word out to the larger public? Once hired, architects are consistently designing for clients who don't seem to understand exactly what their needs are for the project at hand. How do they get around this?" This is what we'll discuss on today's show. This podcast is sponsored by the DREAM Practice Accelerator, the leading business design program for architecture firms. Whether you are an early stage start-up, mid-career firm owner, or a mature practice, the DREAM Practice Accelerator can help you design and create your firm to achieve your vision faster. Go to BusinessofArchitecture.com/reviews to discover more. ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* 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/ 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 ******* 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
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Nov 4, 2019 • 47min

303: Creating the Contemporary Home with Paul McClean

Today we welcome Paul McClean to the show. Designer Paul McClean is synonymous with contemporary homes with expansive views, features and connection to the outdoors in the wealthiest parts of Los Angeles. McClean designed homes have been bought be people such as the The Winklevoss twins of Facebook fame, fashion designer Calvin Klein, and Swedish DJ Avicii. In this episode we dive into his story of going from a single-person practice in 2000 to designing some of the largest and most expensive homes in Los Angeles. ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* 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/ 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 ******* 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
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Oct 30, 2019 • 31min

302: Towards a Successful Architecture Firm with Matthew Rosenberg

Would you rather look for a job or look for a client? Today, I'm joined by Matthew Rosenberg, founder of M-RAD Architecture, aiming to revolutionize the architecture industry and client experience with their unique business model. Matthew opens up his journey from being a cog in a wheel to running an architecture firm exactly as he wants it. In just over 3 years, he's been able to grow his design-focused practice from just himself up to a team of 17 people. Matthew gives us a peek into MRAD's business model, the critical lessons he learned from his experience in running a prefab business and the importance of developing your communication skills in finding the kind of clients you want to work with. ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* 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/ 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 ******* 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
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Oct 21, 2019 • 43min

301: Growing a Successful Engineering Firm with Wade Cleary

Today's guest is Wade Cleary. In today's episode, you'll discover how Cleary and his business partner Danny Zimmermann have grown a remarkably successful engineering firm in Texas. I first heard about Wade from the owner of an architecture firm who is working with me in one of the Business of Architecture premium programs. I heard how Cleary is methodical about spending time doing business development work solidifying and improving relationships of trust with his network. The firm, Cleary Zimmermann, has a strong culture of valuing and growing team members which has been integral to its success. So without further adieu, here's my interview with Wade Cleary. ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* 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/ 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 ******* 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
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Oct 14, 2019 • 23min

300: One to One Billion - Growing the World's Largest Architecture Firm with M. Arthur Gensler, Jr.

It's hard to believe that this is episode number 300! What started in January of 2012 when I interviewed architect Oscia Wilson has continued on to today, almost 8 years later. During that time, I've had hundreds of architects and changemakers here on the show. For this important milestone of episode 300, I bring you an interview with a titan of architecture, one of the most influential and unassuming individuals that has ever impacted the industry of architecture, both in terms of design, business and thought leadership. Our guest today is M. Arthur Gensler, Jr., founder of the international architecture and design firm of the same name, Gensler. Since its founding in 1965, Gensler has grown into the largest architecture firm in the world, with offices in over 14 countries, 48 offices and $1.4 Billion in total revenue for 2019. In today's episode, we discuss Gensler's book, Art's Principles, released in 2015. You'll discover: A summary of Art's notes that he kept over 50 years on how to run and grow a successful design firm The two keys he credits for the incredible growth and success of Gensler His "constellation of stars" framework, and how this approach helps him attract and keep the right people The one word that tells him someone doesn't belong at Gensler His strategy to grow his portfolio without giving away free work in design competitions And his answer to the question, "would it be possible to do what he did in 1965 today," including his advice for young (and not-so-young) firm owners ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* 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/ 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 ******* 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
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Oct 7, 2019 • 54min

299: Tales of Growing an Architecture Firm with Wade Weissmann

How does one grow a successful practice that does meaningful work? In this interview, you'll hear from architect Wade Weissmann, founder of Wade Weissmann Architecture with offices in Milwaukee, Nashville, Chicago, Pittsburgh and Santa Barbara with a staff of 35. You'll discover how Weissmann grew his design practice from a one-person part-time gig to a successful practice with multi-million dollar projects across America. ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* 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/ 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 ******* 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
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Sep 30, 2019 • 45min

298: Alternative Practice Models and the Recession-proof Firm with Jo Cowen

Wow, what an episode this week as Business of Architecture UK host Rion Willard speaks with the phenomenal entrepreneurial force that is Jo Cowen, co-founder, and director of Jo Cowen architects. Jo's story, her business expertise, and acumen is massively impressive. From a 2-person practice in her loft to a 40 person strong practice on the King's Road working on multi-million pound developments, Jo shares her accomplishments, business strategies and mindsets behind her success in this interview. In this episode, you will discover how Jo: Uses an innovative business model to recession-proof her practice Won multi-million projects as a small practice Has developers call on her first with their best sites. ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* 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/ 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 ******* 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

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