EntreArchitect Podcast with Mark R. LePage

Your Business Journey as a Small Firm Architect  From childhood dreams of becoming an architect to founding Shoegnome Architects, Jared Banks shares his evolution in the field. He discusses his transition from traditional architecture to consultancy, emphasizing the integration of technology into architectural practices. With insights on balancing multiple revenue streams, embracing different...

Sharing Your Knowledge to Benefit the Next Generation of Entrepreneur Architects (Rchitected) Join us as we delve into the journey of Daphne Romani, a seasoned architect with over 25 years of experience. From her roots in Italy to establishing her own practice, Daphne shares insights into her evolution within the field and her newfound focus on nurturing the next wave of architectural talent. Disc...

Solving the Urban Crisis Through Fractal Porosity (D.C. Greenways) Eran Chen, the visionary founder of ODA Architecture, traces his architectural journey from his upbringing in Israel to his impactful presence in New York City. Inspired by childhood memories, such as the quaint courtyards of his neighborhood, Eran's designs reflect a deep understanding of human interaction with space. He establish...

Architects and Change: How to Develop an Innovation Plan for Your Architecture Firm Join Mark and Evan as they explore the evolving landscape of the architectural profession in the face of technological advancements. In this enlightening conversation, Evan draws from his extensive experience in both practice and education to shed light on the imperative for architects to embrace change and cultiva...

Attract and Retain Thriving Employees with Coaching and Mentoring Leo MacLeod is a seasoned content and practice expert with a focus on leadership, coaching, and mentoring, particularly within the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry. The author of 'Coaching and Mentoring for Dummies' and 'From the Ground Up: Stories and Lessons from Architects and Engineers Who Learned to Be...

iPad Hand Drawing Workflow for Architects Explore the world of design and creativity with Henry Gao, a multifaceted San Francisco-based professional. As a home designer, illustrator, artist, photographer, and online educator, Henry is on a mission to revolutionize the way architects and interior designers approach their craft. Since 2016, Henry has been at the forefront of developing a groundbreak...

How to Grow, Scale and Exit Your Architecture Firm In this episode, Greg Alexander, Founder of Collective 54, and Mark R. LePage, industry expert and seasoned entrepreneur, join forces to guide you through the journey of growing, scaling, and exiting your architecture firm. Greg, a pioneer in the field, founded Collective 54, the first mastermind community dedicated to empowering professional serv...

The R&D Tax Credit and other Tax Advantages for Small Firm Architects Join us as Stacy Deru, a seasoned business consultant from Engineered Tax Services, unravels the intricacies of tax advantages for small firm architects. Stacy delves into the R&D tax credit, sharing examples within architecture and stressing the importance of documentation. With over 20 years of experience, she discusse...

How to relocate an iconic 100 year old theatre to the third floor (TSX Broadway) In this episode, we dive into the remarkable story of relocating an iconic 100-year-old theatre to the third floor of TSX Broadway in Manhattan. Joining us are three experts integral to this incredible feat - Bill Mandara, CEO of Mancini Duffy, Joseph Levi, Construction Project Manager at TSX Broadway, and Ben Alper,...

The Critical Connection Between Traditional PR Services and Social Media In this conversation, Mark speaks with the minds behind Brand Groupies, Carey Balogh and Lauren Genest. Join us as we delve into their journeys from fashion and PR backgrounds to becoming trailblazers in the architecture industry. Carey Balogh, Founder and CEO of Brand Groupies, brings over 25 years of visionary entrepreneurs...

Be Your Own Architecture Client using the Historic Tax Credit Aaron Holverson is a Partner and Senior Project Architect at Studio GWA in Rockford, IL. With a rich background in historic renovation, project management, and carpentry, Aaron shares insights into his journey in architecture, emphasizing his passion for historic renovation and development work. Tune in as Aaron delves into the utilizat...

Developing Your Sales Story Beth is a talented, results-producing sales team manager and leader with a proven record of outstanding results in challenging environments. Her expertise includes developing and implementing solution-based sales plans as well as proven repeatable sales processes. In 2020, she created Superpower Strategies to use her talents and dynamic leadership to help small to mediu...

The Power of People in the Future of Business with Former CEO and Co-Founder of FreshBooks Mike is the co-founder of FreshBooks, the #1 accounting software in the cloud, designed exclusively for freelancers and growing service-based business owners. Built-in 2003 after he accidentally saved over an invoice, Mike spent 3.5 years growing FreshBooks from his parents’ basement. Since then, over 30 mil...

Your A.I. Design Assistant Taylor Schmidt is originally from Chicago and moved to Silicon Valley a year ago to go all in on AI. He grew up in a 3rd generation construction family and went to the School of Architecture at the University of Notre Dame. He worked at 4 different high-end residential firms in Chicago and LA before starting his own design consulting practice. He has now put his traditio...

A Change in Plans: The Journey from Building a Practice to Serving Practitioners Aya Shlachter is the CEO and owner of MGS Global Group, a female-minority-owned business that supports architecture and design firms. Her team provides Revit, ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, and 3D visualization services to architects and interior designers. Aya holds a Master's degree in Architecture and Urban Design from Columbi...

The 3 Essential Factors of Effective Project Management C. Ray Harvey is a product specialist at Factor, an app that connects people, projects, and invoicing for modern architecture and engineering firms. Through Factor, he works directly with customers to consult on ways to improve workflows using the Factor product, and internally he works with the design and development team to continue adding...

The 3 Phases of Growth for a Successful Small Firm Architecture Business Eric received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Roger Williams University in 1996, graduating with high honors and the Independent Architecture Project Thesis Award. Eric is a licensed Architect in Maine and NCARB certified, eligible for reciprocity in all US jurisdictions. He is widely known for creating the  30X...

Sustainable Luxury | Creating the Most Prestigious Hospitality Properties in the World Reda Amalou is a French architect, trained and graduated at the University of East London in Great Britain. After a few years working for London based firms, he moved back to Paris and joined Thurnauer Architects as a design architect. In 1997, he founded AW² - Architecture Workshop – and is later joined by Stép...

From Colombia to L.A. | An Architect's Story of Passion and Persistence Luis was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, where he also received his bachelor’s degree in Architecture at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in 1994. Although his birthplace was in the mountains, he always dreamed of living near the ocean where he could embrace his passion for an outdoor lifestyle. In 1997, the opportuni...

Running a Design-Intensive Architecture Practice With over three decades of commitment to his craft, Trevor Abramson strives to promote the art of architecture by evoking a deeply felt emotional and spiritual response from clients, critics, and the public. His work responds to his clients, who are facing a moment of change, by engaging deeply. He and Abramson Architects guide their clients with sk...

How To Hire a Remote Executive Assistant For Your Architecture Firm Gina Cotner is the CEO of Athena Executive Services, a firm dedicated to helping busy business owners, entrepreneurs, and executives achieve work-life balance. With over 15 years of remote work experience, she has mastered the art of living from her calendar and coaches others on time management. Gina and her team of remote, part-...

Permit Expediting for Small Firm Architects Jesse graduated from Florida International University (FIU) in 2012 with a degree in International Business. At the same time, he joined the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and successfully completed Officer Candidates School (OCS) during their service. After graduation, Jesse moved to the DC Metropolitan area from Miami and began working at GEICO, aim...

Shifting the Housing Industry Toward the Value of Design A quarter century of experience in the world of design and construction comes to bear on Toby Witte's work. German by heritage and upbringing, born in Peru, Toby has had the privilege to study architecture, building science, drafting, and construction in Germany and in the USA. Between various employments with architect, engineering, and con...

Strategic Risks for Architects in 2023 Robert Yuen, Assoc. AIA, is the CEO and Co-Founder of Monograph, a software company revolutionizing the future of architecture and engineering firm performance. Trained in architecture, Yuen recognized the need for better business tools and developed Monograph to address the challenges facing A/E professionals. As a result, he has become a leading voice in th...

The Permit Problem With more than 20 years in the construction industry, Joe has seen it all and discovered where the problems exist. Building department officials often misconstrue their own rules and implement their own decisions instead of the applicable codes. Joe has learned to work through these permit problems and uses his experience to help many firms solve their own permit nightmares. Joe...