Business of Architecture Podcast

Have you ever wanted to develop your own projects? You know, have control over the design and reap the profit from all of your hard work? Today's we'll be speaking with the CEO of one of San Diego's premiere boutique urban residential developers. His company designs, develops and builds beautiful, contemporary single and multi-family projects, which both add to the local community make beautiful spaces for people to live in San Diego. Soheil Nakhshab is the CEO of Nakhshab Development & Design, Inc. On this episode you'll discover: The 'secret' government-backed loan program that will let you develop a 4-plex property, with as little as 3.5% down (7:25)How to get started as an architect-developer (4:52)How to figure out a good development opportunity vs. a bad one (16:25)Soheil's step by step process for figuring if a project pencils out (6:34)

Have you ever worked with a client and thought - if I were in their shoes I'd do things differently? Perhaps you've daydreamed about what you'd do if you held the purse strings - and had 100% design control. Would you design your projects the same? And what if you could make a profit off of the project, not just collect a fee? Today's guest has done just that. On this episode, you'll hear from the CEO of one of San Diego's premiere boutique urban residential developers. After losing everything in the Iranian revolution, his family moved to California to start from scratch. Soheil Nakhshab is the CEO of Nakhshab Development & Design, Inc. His company designs, develops and builds beautiful, contemporary single and multi-family projects, which both add to the local community make beautiful spaces for people to live in San Diego. On this episode you'll discover:

Today you're going to learn about earning money or pursuing a passion that isn't directly related designing buildings. You'll also discover how to tap into the power of YouTube to market your practice. Our guest today works with the firm of Joeb Moore designing high-end custom homes, based in Greenwich, CT. He's worked on projects that have been published nationally in professional journals and magazines. In addition to practicing architecture, he is the creator of 'How To Architect', an educational platform and YouTube video channel with over 12MM video views across the web. He is the author of a book published by the MIT Press: "How to Architect", and he is the creator of multiple products including the Architect's Birdfeeder which you can find online. On this show you'll discover:

Have you ever felt that you have a creation inside of you waiting to come out? Perhaps an invention that you're sure would change the world, or perhaps a book that you would love to write. Today's show is all about taking your skills and training as an architect and applying it to other areas like writing and product development. Our guest today currently works with the firm of Joeb Moore designing high-end custom homes, based in Greenwich, CT. He's developed projects that have been published in a variety of magazines and professional publications. In addition to practicing architecture, he is the creator of 'How To Architect', an educational platform and YouTube video channel with over 12MM video views across the web. He is the author of a book published by the MIT Press: "How to Architect", and he is the creator of multiple products including the Architect's Birdfeeder which you can find online. In today's show you'll discover:

Are you working toward passing the Architect Registration Examination? Today's guest is Michael Riscica - blogger and founder of the website YoungArchitect.com. Passing the Architect Registration Examination can be an intimidating prospect. Michael has created resources to help make it easier. In today's episode you'll discover:

How do you stand out when responding to your next Request for Proposal? Today we're joined by Michael Riscica, a Facilities Project Manager for the City of Portland, Oregon. Michael is a young architect and blogger at Youngarchitect.com. In today's episode you'll discover:

Would you like to find and target high-end clients? Today’s guest is Rion Willard, owner of The Thinking Hands Studio. He obtained his Diploma and Degree at the Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London and his professional qualifications were obtained from Cambridge University. His work has been exhibited in London and internationally and has been featured in publications and architecture journals. In this episode of the Business of Architecture show, you’ll discover:

Do you have a quality management process for your architecture firm? Today’s guest is Brian Palmquist, the Director of Quality at Ledcor and author of The Architect’s Guide to Construction: Tales from the Trenches Book 1 (An Architect’s Guide - Tales from the Trenches): In this episode of the Business of Architecture show, you’ll discover:

How do you ensure quality in each architecture project? Today’s guest is Brian Palmquist, the Director of Quality at Ledcor and author of The Architect’s Guide to Construction: Tales from the Trenches Book 1 (An Architect’s Guide - Tales from the Trenches).

How to Quickly Grow your Business and Maintain Momentum What makes a firm successful? How can you use the secrets of success to quickly grow your practice? Today’s guest is David Kuhlman, Partner at Axiom Consulting Partners and author of Leading Firms: How Great Professional Service Firms Succeed & How Your Firm Can Too. In this episode of the Business of Architecture show, you’ll discover: