Business of Architecture Podcast

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 deadlines How to manage your projects on a weekly basis Paul's favorite project manag...

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.

Discover battle tested tips and secrets for launching a successful, design-focused architecture firm. Los Angeles architect Anthony Laney reveals the gameplan he used to launch his new modern design firm. Got to Business of Architecture to discover the gameplan to launch a new modern architecture firm .

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 gener...

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.

Do you make these top financial management mistakes in your architecture practice? Today we speak with Hugh Glazer, CPA, a business and financial management consultant for the AEC industry. In this episode, you'll discover: The number 1 secret to scaling a profitable architecture practice (4:01) The top business mistakes small architecture firms make (5:05) The difference between cash basis and ac...

Discover resources for architects and designers on Houzz.com. Listen to the full interview for more information. Know more about this Business of Architecture episode, click here .

Find out more about the Houzz platform, and how it can help you as a residential architect and designer. Discover the platform for architects and designers  in Business of Architecture.

Looking for creative, effective way to get a leg up on your next RFP response? Listen in as RFP winning guru Frank Aldridge reveals a cool strategy for landing that big contract. Know how to win large architecture contracts  in Business of Architecture.

In this episode you'll discover a killer strategy for winning large architecture contracts and working with large organizations. Click here  to know more about this episode in the Business of Architecture.

In this episode we discuss the 4 main business entity types for architecture firms. Go to Business of Architecture and know the best business types for architecture firms .

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about legal entities for architecture firms. Discover more in the Business of Arcitecture by clicking here .

In this episode, you'll discover the last 2 steps of our simple, client-getting marketing process for architecture firms. Go to Business of Architecture and discover how to market an architecture firm .

In this episode, we go over how to set up an effective marketing system for your practice that attracts, qualifies and wins new clients. Click here  to know more about this episode.

Today we are talking about best practices for residential constructions drawings with architects Marilyn Moedinger and Rand Soellner. You'll learn about some of the common mistakes we can make on construction documents. You'll also hear about ArchSpec, a pre-written specification system specifically for residential architects that can save you time and protect you from costly errors on your drawin...

Today I welcome two guests to the show. First we have architect Rand Soellner, the owner and principal of Home Architects, a nationwide practice specializing in custom residential architecture. Rand is also on the executive committee of Architects Creating Homes, an American organization of Licensed Architects focusing on residential architecture. Also joining us today is Marilyn Moedinger, educat...

Effective selling is nothing more than communicating your value in a way that your prospective client understands and helping them to take the next step. Check out the Business of Architecture and discover how to sell architecture services .

Today's guest is Richard Petrie, the world's leading architect marketing coach and trainer. He leads the training over at the Architects Marketing Academy. Check it out at ArchitectsMarketing.com   In this episode you'll discover how to attract and land better clients, projects and fees through the power of effective communication.   Know more about this apisode and click here .

In this episode, you'll discover:   What you as a business owner and architect need to focus on in your books (even if you hire a bookkeeper) How often you should review your books How to run a job costing report in Quickbooks The Quick ratio - what it is and why it is important to your business What you should review when you review your books What it means to move your bookkeeping software 'to t...

Discover the 3 common bookkeeping mistakes architects make on this episode of Business of Architecture. Click here to read more about  3 Architect Bookkeeping Mistakes

Today we speak with award-winning architect Frank Harmon FAIA as he reflects on lessons learned from 40 years of building a successful architecture practice. Click here to read more about  7 Success Lessons For Young Architects with Frank Harmon FAIA

Listen in to discover the lessons shared by one of America's great architects, Frank Harmon FAIA.   Click here to read more about  Frank Harmon FAIA On What It means To Be A Successful Achitect

Today's show is going to be a little different than most - I'm reaching into the Business of Architecture vault and pulling out a few interviews that I've never broadcast before. Today you'll hear from AIA CEO Robert Ivy, University of Illinois professor, BIM expert and Twitter maven Randy Deutsch, Architecture for Humanity co-founder Cameron Sinclair, and architect and social media expert Jeff Ec...

Todd Redding is the Chief Operations Officer and Vice President of Investments for Charette Venture Group, a venture capital group focused on investing in high growth architecture firms. Click here to read more about  Business Skills For Architects with Todd Reding Part 2