Alex Gore and Lance Cayko

Inside The Firm

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INSIDE THE FIRM is a raw look inside of a young and ambitious architecture firm. Showtimes air every Monday Morning and Friday afternoon with the co-founders and hosts, Alex Gore and Lance Cayko. We dive into the nitty-gritty details of how to start, run, and grow a small business. We also share our personal stories, zoning and building code issues, Revit tips and tricks, and more! Want to be a guest on Inside The Firm? Send Lance Cayko a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1627915419920x158717333030279800

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Alex Gore and Lance Cayko

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Business

Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

238 - The Simplest Marketing Advice You Will Ever Hear 10.12.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm the guys give you the simplest marketing advice that you will ever hear, then they predict the recession, special guest Elon Musk steps in to read for Nick, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Monday Morning Coffee with Kelly Cone 06.12.2021

Kelly Cone is passionate about process and technology innovation and how they can change industries and people's lives. My education is in architectural design and documentation, but his experience within the AEC space is far more varied. He has implemented various practice technologies into design, estimating, and construction teams and workflows; worked on amazing projects such as the SaRang Glo...

236 - How Building Regulations and Codes Can Be Wasteful! 04.12.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm the guys explain how building regulations and codes can be wasteful, then they unpack a study on the site plan review process by the city of Longmont, 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!

Monday Morning Coffee with Scott Johnson and Bill Fain 29.11.2021

This Week on Monday Morning Coffee with Inside The Firm, we are joined by Johnson Fain partners Scott Johnson, FAIA, and William Fain, FAIA. Scott Johnson was educated at Stanford University, the University of California at Berkeley (BA in Architecture), and the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Hew was a p ast Director of USC’s M.Arch program, and is the author of 5 books on architecture, rangin...

236 – Inside the Firm with Special Guest Mike Michalowicz! 27.11.2021

Michalowicz has has launched and sold two mulitmillion-dollar companies, is a former columnist for The Wall Street Journal, a popular TED talk Speaker, and an author of Multiple books including: The Pumpkin Plan, Profit First, Fix this Next, and Get Different. Join us as we dive into the great concepts behind his books.

Monday Morning Coffee with Dan Stine 22.11.2021

Dan Stine has an amazing career in the architecture and BIM. He is an Design Technologist for Lake Flato, an adjunct at North Dakota State University, an author of over 11 textbooks, and a frequent speaker at Autodesk University. Join us as we dive into the work flow of Lake Flato, the future of tech, and chat about technology.

235 - Why Are Order of Operations Important? 20.11.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex claims that Dell is back on its game, then why the AIA does not know how to market, finally why order of operations is critical for your construction crews, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Monday Morning Coffee with Nicole Willits 15.11.2021

Nicole Willits is the Strategic Initiatives & Sustainability Manager of the Pella Corporation. Nicole has been with Pella for over 5 years. She has been on their product side of the Pella and now has a new role within the company focused on product and sustainability. She comes from a commercial interiors background where she has won awards for the products she’s worked on.

234 - Whose Responsibility is it Really? 12.11.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm the guys talk about the top 10 reasons of why you should work at a small firm, then Alex describes what its like to conduct an 11th month build warranty review and what is thrashing, finally whose responsibility it is really for Tenant Finishes, 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!

Monday Morning Coffee with Chad Studer 08.11.2021

Chad Studer is a tech-KNOWLEDGE leader with over 30 years of Autodesk software experience working in the AEC community. Chad also has over 23 years in the 3D laser scanning industry and has scanned in 44 states. 8 years ago Chad started flying with DJI drones and is a FAA 107 certified pilot. Known throughout the industry as a pioneer; Chad prides himself on his personal dedication to his clients...

233 - What is The Real Cost of Inflation for Your Staff? 05.11.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm the guys explain why it’s a herculean effort to finish up that last half a percent on a project, then Lance asks what is the real cost of inflation for your staff, finally what is the real estate forecast for 2022, 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!

Monday Morning Coffee with Andrew Lee Miller 01.11.2021

Andrew Lee Miller is a prolific bootstrapped startup Marketing expert also known as @AndrewStartups who over the past 15 years has driven 3 VC-backed startup exits and dozens of successfully funded startups! Andrew’s specialty lies in helping companies scale efficiently in the early stages and he has taught and lectured around the world in over 15 countries on Paid Advertising, Growth Hacking, Pub...

232 - Inside the Firm with Adam Steiner of Builder vs. Buyer 30.10.2021

On this special edition episode of Inside the Firm Alex is replaced by Adam Steiner of Builder vs. Buyer! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm but with Adam!

231 - Why You Subs Need to Be Sober, Sane, and Stable! 22.10.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm the guys give us an update on the “Great Resignation”, then Lance fills us in on a building permit crash, finally Alex talks about why you need sober, sane, and stable sub-contractors, 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!

Monday Morning Coffee with Bill Pederson 18.10.2021

Bill is a founding partner of Kohn, Pedersen, Fox (KPF), and author of the new book Gesture and Response. In this episode we get behind the scenes stories of famous buildings such as the: Shanghai World Financial Center, 333 Wacker Drive, and Hudson Yards. We also explore Bill's furniture design and philosophy on how the Architecture business works.

230 - Why You Should Ignore Your Haters! 16.10.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance asks Alex if he thinks that hiring an architect actually saves you money, then the guys debate if you should or should not ignore your haters, 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!

Monday Morning Coffee with Alex Brueckmann 11.10.2021

Alex is an entrepreneur, author, executive coach, and board advisor. He’s built, scaled, and exited companies in Europe and Canada, and led client projects across the world. His areas of expertise are strategy development, leadership development, and entrepreneurship. His passion lies in helping clients built profitable businesses rooted in purpose. Based in Vancouver, Canada, Alex speaks on the t...

229 - How to Start & Thrive in The Next Economic Downturn! 09.10.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm the guys are back lecturing at their Alma Mater, North Dakota State University! Join us as we go back to school!

Monday Morning Coffee with Rebecca De Cicco 04.10.2021

Rebecca has always had a keen interest in how digital impacts the built environment. Her career began as an architect in Australia but bled into technology and BIM related roles where she was able to influence organizations and employees on the benefits of digital in the workflow when designing and constructing. After a series of successful senior roles in Architectural practices in both Australia...

228 - Why Do Developers Abandon Projects? 01.10.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm the guys use the most recent NAHB study to examine why developers abandon projects, why housing is unaffordable and why it’s the worst U.S. homebuying conditions since 1982, then a special Joe Rogan read, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Monday Morning Coffee with John Klaassen 27.09.2021

John is the founder of Lightship Insurance and joins us today to shed light on the various insurances for Architects and Builders. In this information packed episode we dive into the details of what the different insurances do for you, why you need them, and how to efficiently comply with their requirements.

227 - What Leads to Large Scale Collapse? 24.09.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex unpacks, What Leads to Large Scale Collapse, then why everyone who is successful has a catalyst, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Monday Morning Coffee with Jack Ossa 20.09.2021

Jack is an Architect, Business owner, and podcast. Jack shares his story of success coming from Columbia to live his dreams in America. His positive inspiration is a great message for us all.

226 - Why 2 Percent of Your Clients Will Never be Satisfied! 17.09.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance unpacks, Why 2 Percent of Your Clients Will Never be Satisfied, then Alex elaborates on complicated projects and tips for success with them, 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!

Monday Morning Coffee with Morgana Rae 13.09.2021

Morgana Rae is an international bestselling author, speaker, and has been a 7-figure mentor coach for 27 years. A favorite guest on television, radio and print, Morgana has guided tens of thousands of entrepreneurs, innovators, healers and humanitarians to heal the rift between heart, spirit and money… to save the world as only they can. She is the President of Charmed Life Coaching Inc and last b...

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