Business of Architecture Podcast

Is everyone in your firm on the same page? How do you align the people in your firm for success? 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:

How can you develop a strategic point of different that turns competition into referrals? What is point of difference and why is that powerful for a firm?Today's guest is Sandra Bekhor, President of Bekhor Management.

Business is all about relationships. You've heard it a thousand times so I'm not going to say it again. But it is all about the relationships. :) In this episode of the Business of Architecture podcast, I talk with marketing and management consultant Sandra Bekhor about how to turn strangers into clients.

Paul Traynor is the President of Light Bureau, a UK lighting design consultancy. In this episode, Paul talks about the early days growing his practice, including the 'big levers' that made a dramatic impact on the success of his practice.

Discover hard-won lessons from 17 years of running a design practice. Paul Traynor, principal of Light Bureau, a UK-based lighting design consultancy shares lessons learned from years of running his own practice is the biggest recession in recent memory.You'll discover:How to delegate successfully and meet your deadlinesHow to manage your projects on a weekly basisPaul's favorite project management softwareHow to figure out your project fee Go to Business of Architecture to find out about the design practice fundamentals.

Discover how architect Anthony Laney transitioned from his job as a full-time employee to owning his own architecture practice that is poised to grow. Click here to see this episode on Business of Architecture.

Los Angeles architect Anthony Laney shares his gameplan for launching a successful modern architecture firm. Topics include transitioning to full-time firm founders, mentorship's value, insights from working with a coach, enhancing sales clarity, navigating architecture fees efficiently.

Set your firm apart with a powerful brand. Today we discuss branding for architecture firms - and how to create a powerful, authentic brand for your firm. Click here to read this episode on Business of Architecture.

In this episode you'll discover the list of 'lessons learned' that Mark Busse and Ben Garfinkel shared with me recently. These lessons include: Marketing should not be ignored Employees want more than money It's fine to say 'no' Your online reputation matters What you say is less important than what you believe Count on technology to be a game-changer Baby Boomers are retiring and the rising generation will make changes. There's a special surprise the end of this episode, so make sure you listen all the way to the end. Go to Business of Architecture to find out about the lessons learned with regards to branding and identity.

Discover tips for managing your small architecture firm in this interview with business consultant and CFO Hugh Glazer. Click here to see this episode on Business of Architecture.