Inside The Firm

Dave Pollard is an architect, builder, and the co-founder of Liv Companies; a full-service residential design-build company in the Chicago suburbs. Dave started LivCo in 2012 to provide quality design to suburban homeowners, but with some twists to the traditional architectural services model. Following on the heels of his graduate thesis work stating, “to make architecture more accessible, it’s t...

On this episode of Inside the Firm the guys dive into how to handle tire kickers with your business, then what they ended up doing for employees on jury duty, California is failing further, and Nick is back with Nick Reads! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Mat is the CEO and Founder of Online To Offline (O2O), a company dedicated to helping businesses increase their lead generation activities, optimize their sales conversions and maximize their profits. But that's only part of the story, O2O is committed to using entrepreneurship and job creation as a vehicle to end poverty driven exploitation and sexual slavery by opening centres in developing coun...

On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex recaps how having a brick and mortar headquarters has pulled business into the firm despite the contrary opinion of the public, then what to do when your employee has jury duty, and Nick is back with Nick Reads! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Brenden Kumarasamy is the founder of MasterTalk, he coaches ambitious executives & entrepreneurs to become top 1% communicators in their industry. He also has a popular YouTube channel called MasterTalk, with the goal of providing free access to communication tools for everyone in the world.

On this episode of Inside the Firm the guys go over the NAHB’s take on the inflation reduction act, then we hear a new theory about how the economy will crashJoe Rockey steps into read for Nick and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Greg Fantin is the Vice President, Marketing for Rmax, a division of the Sika Corporation. Rmax has been manufacturing Polyiso for commercial and residential walls, roofs and specialty applications for over 40 years. In addition to his role at Rmax, Greg sits on the board of directors for PIMA, the Polyiso Insulation Manufacturers Association, and recently completed a three-year term as its chairm...

On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance shares the results of a poll, then the guys discuss how your remote employees may be lying, and finally everyone is an architect. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

AJ is a specialist in discovering, planning, and executing customized online marketing strategies for businesses to attract massive amounts of online traffic. He has worked with over 200 companies around the country and with businesses in places like Dubai. Given the massive success at KallistoArt, AJ launched ElleApps in 2021, a mobile app development company, and is currently serving clients fro...

On this episode of Inside the Firm the guys share a new down payment idea with everyone, then what not to do as a subcontractor, and several updates about the economy and housing market. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Julie Schessler manages new product development and product lifecycle for CENTRIA, a Nucor Insulated Panel Group company. She brings nearly fifteen years of industry knowledge to the organization on commercial and architectural product development and marketing.

On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex share’s the three questions you can ask to get hired at a firm, then was Lance correct about his predictions about where the economy is headed, next what is the quickest way for Architects to become valuable, Adam Carolla steps into read for Nick and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Enoch Sears is the creator and host of the Business of Architecture Podcast and creator of the online Business Course Smart Practice Method. He is a long time friend of the show, and most importantly a father of 6 kids. Join us as we explore what's holding your business back and how creating a better business leads to a better life.

On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex share’s the secrets of Principal, Tactic, and Practice which amount to one simple change that will change your firm’s efficiency, then a Christmas party idea, finally remote workers are just pretending to work, who knew?! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Brian Miller is the Vice President of Marketing at ARCAT. With over 30 years of experience within the commercial construction industry, Brian has consulted with over 200 building product manufacturers and dozens of the area’s better known AEC firms, giving him a unique insight into the marketplace, its complexities, and its opportunities.

On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance “The Oracle” Cayko gives everyone his perspective on what he thinks this recession will really be like, then why it’s not Architect’s job to spearhead climate change, wood prices are retreating and construction is slowing down in Denver, next why the private sector employment rate is fully recovered but not the public, Nick is back with Nick reads and last...

Carson Cradduck is a Marketing Manager for The Sherwin-Williams Paint Company. He has worked in the paint and coatings industry for over 25 years. In his current role, Carson oversees the color and specification resources for Architect and Design Accounts for the Midwestern Division. Before his current position, he worked in the Chicago Market as the Sherwin-Williams Architectural Account Executiv...

Tim Ashford began his career in the door industry in 1999. Working in rural Western Nebraska, he learned service and installations on both residential and commercial doors. During this time, he developed his skill in product knowledge, installation ability, and diagnostic and technical expertise. 7 years later, he moved into management and had the opportunity to manage a few different sized door c...

Jenn Tuetken is the Senior Manager of Innovation and Design at Pella Corporation. With a strong background in thoughtful, attainable consumer goods and products for national brands, she leads a team responsible for research, ideation, conceptualization, and development of innovations directly stemmed from product strategy and end user needs. She joined Pella Corporation’s Innovation team as Senior...

Bonnie Sharphouse, LEED AP, is a Sustainability Manager for GAF. Bonnie has more than 15 years of consulting and industry experience in sustainability strategy design and execution for the manufacturing, chemical, and energy sectors. Bonnie is responsible for driving GAF’s product sustainability strategy and initiatives. She works across the business to explore innovative ways to reduce waste and...

Having worked in oncology, neuroscience, and diagnostics, Michael Biarnes has dedicated his career to improving patient outcomes in the healthcare sector. Along the way, he discovered his passion for mentorship and advising, striving to help individuals define success for themselves and take tangible steps towards achieving a happier, more balanced, and fulfilling life while achieving their career...

On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex explore the idea that it might not be ethical to purchase a lithium battery powered EV, then why it’s OK to not win every sale, how rising interest rates are slowing housing production, next the battle between speed and quality, Nick is back with Nick reads and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance’s wife hosts none other than Lance on a special Inside the Firm Episode you don’t want to miss! What drives Lance? What does he do to get all that he needs to get done on a day-to-day basis as a serial entrepreneur? Tune in to find out!

Eugene Colberg is a Brooklyn-based architect with over 25 years of experience producing award-winning architecture and interiors in the United States and internationally. As Principal of Colberg Architecture (www.colbergarchitecture.com), he has designed imaginative and environmentally sensitive projects across the residential and commercial sectors.

On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex revisit why sending someone home can be a good thing and why paying them during it is worth it, then an update on inflation and the housing market, why the work from home revolution is fading, special guest Sam Hyde reads for Nick, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!