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

Author

Alex Gore and Lance Cayko

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Business

Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

213 – How to Avoid Wasting Your Time on RFPs! 18.06.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm the guys talk us through how to avoid wasting your time on request for proposals, then we have word that lumber is actually getting cheaper, 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 Timothy Downing 14.06.2021

Timothy is the President of Duratherm Window Company which is part of the Luxury Division of Pella. Timothy has been with Duratherm since 1984 after graduating from the University of Maine the same year.

212 - How to open a satellite office! 11.06.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex walks us through the AIA 2020 Business of Architecture Report, then the guys explain how to open up a satellite office in Denver, 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 Maha and David Harper 07.06.2021

Maha and David co-founded Atlas Group London, a technology platform for healthcare construction. Maha is the COO of Atlas and has twenty - three years’ experience as a corporate lawyer. David is the CEO of Atlas and has twenty years’ experience in the healthcare construction industry with a background in construction project management. Atlas’ Integrated Construction & Architecture Software (ICAS)...

211 - How to Interview for Commercial Contracting Jobs! 05.06.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance gets grilled by the owners rep and helps with how to interview for commercial contracting jobs, then the guys explain why building a home in the U.S. has never been more expensive, why you should always get a retainer, 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 Phil Elmore 01.06.2021

Phil is a working writer, journalist, editor, content creator, voice actor, and videographer based in New York. He has been a full-time technical and freelance writer for twenty-five years and is now launching the Self-Publishing Report and the Ghost Writing Report, a coaching business designed to help anyone take their project from idea to completed book to fully developed funnel for making money...

210 – How to Onboard Your New Employees! 28.05.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex reacts to all things related to a possible housing bubble, the new $94,000 increase in housing prices due to overregulation, commission breath, do niches get riches, how to onboard your new employees, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy!

Monday Morning Coffee with Eric Burtzlaff 24.05.2021

Eric Burtzlaff is the Principal and the Lead Engineer at Raptor Civil Engineering, LLC. Eric founded Raptor in 2020 with a vision for a different type of civil engineering firm built on the pillars of communication and expertise. Eric has worked in the Greater Denver area for 10 years and has overseen 200+ projects along the front range. Eric has always had a passion for customer service and takes...

209 - How to Conduct a One Year Review! 21.05.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance is reminded of the emotional problem with residential architecture, next Alex advises us on how to conduct a one year review, then Lance challenges the firm to improve their 24 hour communication rule, 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 Ira Meltzer 17.05.2021

Ira is often called the “Lender to the Stars,” and he his and his team have funded more than $4 billion in luxury and ultra-luxury residential financing. As a result, he is unsurpassed in knowing how to maximize wealth and benefits for borrowers seeking to finance more than $1 million. Previously named Top Mortgage Professional by Top Agent Magazine and recognized as the top lending advisor by Col...

208 - What is the Real Rate of Inflation? 16.05.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex talks about how to enable yourself to make decisions quickly, next the guys unpack what should be inside your company manual, then Lance is back with more inflation talk and this time asks, “What is the Real Rate of Inflation?”, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Monday Morning Coffee with Traci Carson 10.05.2021

Traci Carson is a Longmont accountant, mother of three, wife, dreamer, empty-nester, and now a real-estate investor and flipper.

207 - How Do Clients Choose You? 07.05.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance gives us an inside look on how they were recently chosen over another firm and how that might help your firm, next more inflation talk but this time it’s “transitory”, then Alex speak on what it means to have great power and the responsibility that comes with it, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Monday Morning Coffee with Jillian Penkin 03.05.2021

Jillian Penkin started her career in construction 12 years ago. The first 10 years, she worked for two reputable mechanical contractors. This is where she fell in love with the industry. About 2 years ago Jillian made the move to the commercial flooring world. She has been with RD Weis as an account executive since 2019. RD Weis has been in operation for over 30 years both as a flooring installer...

206 - What does an owner need to have from their architect to start construction? 30.04.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm the entire cast of Inside the Firm is together as one and as one puts themselves in the position of homeowners looking to start construction after designing with their architect! Topics include, the role of the owner, what are construction documents, when to bring in a builder, and much much more! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Monday Morning Coffee with Curt Bear 2! 26.04.2021

Curt Bear is the Founder of LoCo Think Tank in Fort Collins, Colorado and he’s back for round 2! His business creates small business owner peer advisory chapters at an affordable price, by matching growth-minded members with give-back focused business veterans in the role of LoCo Facilitator. Curt started this business in 2014 as he attempted to navigate from a career in small business banking to...

205 - What design software should the architect I select be using?! 23.04.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm the entire cast of Inside the Firm is together as one and as one puts themselves in the position of homeowners looking to hire an architect or designer! Topics include, don’t make assumptions based on television design shows, what is CAD vs BIM, and much much more! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Monday Morning Coffee with Ann Bibbey 19.04.2021

After decades in the corporate world, Ann Bibbey opened her Fort Collins, Colorado practice in 2010. She quickly became a highly sought-after intuitive healer both in her local community, as well as across the globe via virtual sessions, workshops, and one-on-one meetings. Ann strives to help people and businesses who are in transition find clarity and insight. She does a great deal of coaching wi...

204 - How Do I Select the Right Architect or Designer For My Project?! 16.04.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm the entire cast of Inside the Firm is together as one and as one puts themselves in the position of homeowners looking to hire an architect or designer! Topics include, what qualities do you value the most in who you hire, what should an architect or designer cost me, and what will my architect provide for me! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Monday Morning Coffee with Michelle Seiler Tucker 12.04.2021

Michelle Seiler Tucker is the Founder and CEO of Seiler Tucker Incorporated. She holds the Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary title, as well as Certified Mergers and Acquisitions Professional and Certified Senior Business Analyst. Michelle also owns many other businesses in several different industries. As a 20-year veteran in the M&A industry, she is regarded as the leading authority on b...

203 - What Can a Company Manual Do For You? 09.04.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance has word that the economy might be entering into the Goldilocks Zone, next the guys talk about what a company manual can do for you, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Monday Morning Coffee with Vicki Reynolds 05.04.2021

Vicki is the chief technology officer at i3PT Certification, heading up technology strategy and implementation for both the SaaS and services sides of the business. During her career in construction she has held roles in information management, BIM management and digital construction across several high-profile projects, delivering digital solutions, implementing new technology, and upskilling ind...

202 - Who Killed the Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs? 02.04.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance fills us in on all of the inflation occurring in the building industry and how it might kill the goose that laid the golden egg, next Alex talks about the art of communication and problem solving, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

201 - Questions From Architects! 26.03.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance asks questions from architects, next Alex gives us an inside look at Monograph and Toggl and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

200 - What is Your Wildly Important Goal? 20.03.2021

On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex asks what your Wildly Important Goal is, next Lance give us an update on the state of 3D printed homes, 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!

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