Business Of Architecture Podcast

Today's guest is Michael Joseph, the business development manager for 3C Engineering based out of San Luis Obispo, California. In this episode of the Business of Architecture podcast, we discuss business development strategies for growing a professional firm. In this show you'll discover: The 3 "buckets" you must focus on to grow a firm How to build and maintain relationships that turn into business Business develop tips for professionals

If you've ever wondered how you can have a bigger impact on your community, region, nation and the world through the power of design, you're going to love today's episode. Today we speak Mia Scharphie and Gilad Meron, 2 researchers who have spent the past 3 years studying the world's leading social interest and public interest design firms. They share their findings about the inner workings of these processes and these firms in a series of case studies which they have published at ProactivePractices.org. In today's episode you'll discover: How to use the power of community-based design to make an impact Leading architecture firms making a difference through community-based design The challenges and opportunities of community-based design for architects and designers

Today is the second part of my interview with Karen Compton. Karen Compton is the principal of A3K Consulting, a firm focused on business consulting for small and medium sized AEC firms. In today's incredible interview you'll discover fundamental business tips and strategies for building your dream architecture firm. You'll also discover: The #1 marketing strategy for small architecture firms The #1 networking killer (never do this at a networking event) The 3 steps to effective networking The key to being a master networker (even if you are an introvert) How to market your architecture firm (even if you are an introvert) One business building strategy you should ALWAYS be doing How to hire the best team even if you can't match the salaries of larger firms The 2 essential weekly meetings you must have (even if you work alone) How to avoid burnout and overwhelm in your architecture firm The #1 key to building the architecture firm (and life) of your dreams The 3 critical parts of a mission-based architecture

Our guest today is Karen Compton. Karen is the principal at A3K Consulting which is a firm that focuses on business consulting for small and medium sized AEC firms. In today's power-packed show, you'll discover: How to avoid the #1 small architecture firm profit killer 3 profit metrics you must keep your eye on as a firm owner 2 'profit fixes' to increase your bottom line

Writing a book is one of the best ways to spread the word about your expertise as an architect and the services you provide. In today's episode author Francisca Alonso reveals tips and tricks for getting your book published, even if you hate writing! Francisca Alonso is the co-founder of AV Architects and Builders, an architect-led design / build firm that serves Northern Virginia. On this episode of the Business of Architecture show, you'll discover: How to get your book published quickly even if you hate writing 3 strategies for getting your content done quickly The hardest part is getting started, here's the #1 thing to do to get started on your book now

Today Enoch Sears interviews architect Jeffrey Pastva about his career in architecture and how to get more involved. Jeffrey Pastva is a project architect at JDavis Architects and the editor in Chief of the YAF connection, the bi-monthly journal of the AIA's Young Architects Forum.

Today is part 2 of my interview with architect and modern day renaissance man, Evan Troxel. Evan Troxel is one of the hosts of the popular Archispeak podcast and he works for HMC Architects based out of Southern California, as you'll discover in this interview. Today architect Evan Troxel talks about his recently published book, ARE Hacks, with tips, tricks and strategies to pass the Architect Registration Examination.

Today we talk with a modern day renaissance man and architect, Evan Troxel. Evan Troxel is one of the hosts of the popular Archispeak podcast and he works for HMC Architects based out of Southern California, as you'll discover in this interview. He actually has quite a few things going on, all of which are extremely fascinating and interesting. You'll be inspirted today by Evan's drive, his passion for life, and his passion for sharing. You'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at podcasting for architects as Evan talks about the evolution of the Archispeak podcast.

3 years ago, architect Eric Reinholdt started his residential architecture firm on a remote island off the coast of Maine. He faced the challenge of building a successful architecture firm, and winning the kind of projects he wants to work on while also living in a remote location. Inspired by people like Pat Flynn and Tim Ferriss' book, the 4-hour Work Week, Eric knew that he wanted to build a business that wasn't 100% reliant on the number of hours he worked in a day. Today, you get an in-depth look at how he's built a practice that combines passive income, products, and service offerings. Specifically, you'll discover how he uses YouTube video marketing to grow both his architecture firm and his passive income streams. You'll discover: The truth about earning passive income as an architect How to market your architecture firm using low-cost video tools A little-known trick to getting your content ranked on Google

3 years ago, architect Eric Reinholdt started his residential architecture firm on a remote island off the coast of Maine. He faced the challenge of building a successful architecture firm, and winning the kind of projects he wants to work on while also living in a remote location. Inspired by people like Pat Flynn and Tim Ferriss' book, the 4-hour Work Week, Eric knew that he wanted to build a business that wasn't 100% reliant on the number of hours he worked in a day. Today, you get an in-depth look at how he's built a practice that combines passive income, products, and service offerings. This information and more you can find in his new book, Architect + Entrepreneur Volume II, A How-to Guide for Innovating Practice: Tactics, Models, and Case Studies in Passive Income. In today's show you'll discover: How architect Eric Reinholdt gets multiple income streams to supplement his architecture firm income by selling products Eric's exact step-by-step morning routine that helps him maximize his productivity a

Today is the second half of my interview with architect Eric Behr. Eric Behr is a principal at AB Design Studio based out of Santa Barbara, California. He is the Director of Studio Operations. Today you'll discover important lessons in running an efficient architecture firm like: How to identify project issues BEFORE they become a problem The secret of keeping your projects on schedule and on budget Eric's #1 tip for running an efficient office To discover how to set up a marketing system for your firm, visit http://architectwebinar.com .

Today we speak with Eric Behr. Eric Behr is a principal at AB Design Studio based out of Santa Barbara, California. He is the Director of Studio Operations. Today you'll discover important lessons in scaling an architecture firm like: How to delegate effectively so the right things get done at the right time How to get past the "2-person office hump" and scale your architecture firm How to avoid the expensive mistake of hiring the wrong person to work at your firm To discover how to set up a marketing system for your firm, visit http://architectwebinar.com .

Recently I was in Austin meeting with our Million Dollar Mastermind members and running a workshop with 85 architects on how to win larger, better projects (and have them come to you). I recorded this quick video message for the Mastermind members and I wanted to share it with you as well. To discover how to set up a marketing system for your firm, visit http://architectwebinar.com .  

Today's guest is Charlie Cichetti, entrepreneur, and CEO of 2 companies in the sustainability consulting industry. In today's episode you'll discover valuable lessons in scaling and growing a business, as well as the latest information on the new LEED building standard, and some predictions about the future of the sustainable building rating movement.

Struggle getting paid what you're worth? Today Ivan Lares from Sea Level Media explains why inbound marketing can be profitable your firm and how it helps your clients see the value of working with your firm. This is the second half of our interview. In this episode you’ll discover: The big blogging mistake that firms make which turns clients away and what to do instead The #1 thing that clients want from your firm right now (Hint: It’s NOT the lowest price!) The most important inbound marketing tactic for small firms to attract new clients without spending a dime Download the Architecture Firm Profit Map at: http://freearchitectgift.com  

Today we speak with Ivan Lares, the CEO of Sea Level Media about content and inbound marketing for architecture firms. In today's show you'll discover: The dramatic shift that is happening in the way that clients find and vette architecture firms What inbound marketing is and how to make it work for your architecture firm The four types of content you'll want to focus on if your firm is doing content marketing Download the Architecture Firm Profit Map at: http://freearchitectgift.com

WARNING - this isn't a normal Business of Architecture podcast episode. Enoch goes a bit off the rails here and shares some advice about how to dramatically increase your architecture firm income. Go to http://boainsider.com to request access to the secret Facebook group.

Today is the second part of my interview with Los Angeles architect Earl Parson. In today’s show you’ll discover how to make the most of the opportunities you are presented with.

Today’s guest is Earl Parson, founder and owner of Parson Architecture based in Pasadena California.

Today is the second part of my interview with Shafat Qazi. He is the CEO and Founder of BQE Software, the makers of BillQuick and ArchiOffice. Their flagship product BillQuick has over 350,000 users worldwide. Shafat Qazi developed his first business software at the age of 22 and has since been involved in developing and designing business software solutions for customers around the world. Because he has been able to consult with hundreds of thousands of firms around the world, he has an in depth knowledge of business management and accounting practices for small and medium sized business in the A/E industry.