Inside The Firm

Van Carlson is the Founder & CEO at SRA and has over 25 years of experience within the risk management industry. Van began his career with Farmers Insurance Group as an agent; eventually growing his book to be among the largest in his home state of Idaho. Van’s primary goal is to continue the upward growth of SRA and continue to develop new products to bring to market.

On this episode of Inside the Firm, business conditions for architecture firms may stabilize soon, then lessons from General Contracting, and finally why architects must reclaim the master builder mentality or become irrelevant. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Matthew Fornaro is a South Florida business and commercial litigation attorney who has been serving clients since 2003. After working at two AmLaw 200 firms, he launched his own practice focused on contract disputes, construction law, intellectual property, and business formation. As both an attorney and small business owner, Matthew brings practical legal insight to entrepreneurs and mentors emer...

Carl Fudge is a "narrative strategist" who bridges the gap between deep business logic and world-class design. As the founder of Presentation Mode, he helps startup founders unlock capital by transforming complex business models into high-conviction fundraising stories.

On this episode of Inside the Firm, could Ai replace 64% of architects’ jobs, then Erie Colorado might get rid of sprinklers for single family homes, and finally how Ai pushes architecture marketing into a sea of sameness. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Claudine Ripert is the Chief Operating Officer of Critical Control Restoration, where she works alongside executive teams during high-pressure operational disruptions such as fires, floods, and major system failures. She helps leaders maintain clarity, authority, and momentum when normal processes break down, protecting productivity, revenue, and team alignment when it matters most. Claudine bring...

On this episode of Inside the Firm, Claude can Revit?, then the Colorado AIA on how architects can use two new state housing bills to build denser, more affordable multifamily, and finally why firms racing to automate may lose their project architects. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Benas is a freelance SEO expert and micro-agency owner who quietly built a six-figure business generating over $120K per year with a lean, high-margin model. After stumbling into SEO more than a decade ago, he rejected corporate life and slowly built a sustainable solo practice by niching down, developing real case studies, and focusing on long-term client relationships. Today, he works hands-on w...

On this episode of Inside the Firm, AIA says billings are down, then BLOK and Jack lead the way on Ai driven layoffs, and finally what Ai software you need to be implementing NOW at your firm to stay ahead of the curve. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Randy Gage is known as The Entrepreneur Whisperer — a Speaker Hall of Famer, bestselling author of 15 books, and one of the most respected voices on prosperity and success today. His journey from a jail cell as a teenager to a global thought leader gives him a rare, no-nonsense perspective on wealth, mindset, and personal responsibility. Randy’s books, including Risky Is the New Safe, Mad Genius,...

On this episode of Inside the Firm, Elon Musk on AI replacement, then the impact of affordability challenges and demographic shifts on housing trends in 2026, and finally Denver Turns to Ai for Faster Building Permitting? Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Lidia Axe is an executive and business coach helping professionals and entrepreneurs build resilient, purpose-driven businesses. After a 13-year corporate career, including leadership roles at PwC, she earned an Executive MBA from London Business School and founded Get It Done Coaching. Her work focuses on resilience, clarity, and helping founders overcome growth and self-promotion challenges.

On this episode of Inside the Firm, the AIA is taking action, then Trump wants to build 1 Million Trump Homes, and finally they can’t replace you if you build! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

The biggest hurdle to your firm's growth is between your ears. Join Brad Farris as we discuss how being stuck in the weeds, with decisions bottlenecked at your desk, isn’t a systems problem—it’s an invitation to a leadership evolution. Take the Business Growth Phase Assessment: http://www.anchoradvisors.com/growth-phase Take the Self-Leadership Assessment: https://anchoradvisors.com/self-leadershi...

On this episode of Inside the Firm, how to win more work, then we have a new fed chair, and finally are young, laid off, or can’t find a job then join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Joel Benge is the author of Be a Nerd That Talks Good. He mentors others on why smart people and businesses run up against the blank stare moment and how to turn it into blank checks and breakthroughs.

Vince Quinn is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of SBX Productions, where he helps businesses launch impactful podcasts and use them to power their marketing. He also coaches podcasters to unlock their full hosting potential, drawing from his years as a nationally syndicated radio host and professional communicator.

On this episode of Inside the Firm, how to reach your 2026 goals, then how to better prompt Ai for better architectural writing, and finally a fresh look at the economy ahead. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Anthony Franco is a serial entrepreneur, AI strategist, and the co-author of AI First Principles and the WISER Method. Anthony has successfully exited six of his own businesses and spent over two decades guiding business leaders on how to grow smarter, automate strategically, and prepare for valuable exits. As the host of his own podcast, How to Founder, Anthony is passionate about sharing practic...

On this episode of Inside the Firm, big wins in 2025 from the NAHB, then why you need a mountain builder for mountain properties, then how to win more as an architect in 2026. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Jim Tracy is a sought-after speaker and influencer on workplace culture and leadership, drawing on decades of real-world CEO experience. A serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster with over 350 episodes, he has founded, scaled, and sold multiple businesses and even testified before the U.S. House of Representatives. Jim is also a licensed jet pilot trained by F-16 fighter pilots and...

Mike Deaton is a real estate entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and co-founder of Flipping Dirt, a land-flipping coaching program that’s helped hundreds of people create income, time freedom, and peace of mind through simple vacant land deals. After leaving senior leadership roles in Big Tech, Mike and his wife Ligia built a profitable land business producing consistent five- and six-figure returns,...

Maja Kalra is a former architect turned marketing coach who spent over a decade in architectural practice before helping others avoid the same burnout she experienced. Today, she works with architects to attract better clients, get paid what they’re worth, and build sustainable practices without relying solely on word of mouth. Through strategic LinkedIn marketing, Maja helps architects turn overl...

Scott Reynolds is the co-founder and CEO of UpCodes, an AI-powered platform transforming how the building industry accesses and navigates construction codes. Driven by the belief that access to the law shouldn’t be a burden, Scott teamed up with his brother Garrett, a software engineer, to build a smarter, more equitable solution. A Y Combinator alumni, Scott brings a rare blend of industry insigh...

On this episode of Inside the Firm, the biggest prefabricated home building plant is clowing, then natural gas is being phased out?, what’s the solution to get more Colorado ADUs built, and finally, how did architecture fees get so low?! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!