Business of Architecture Podcast
Discover strategies, tips and secrets for running a fun, flexible and profitable architecture practice. The focus here is simple: discussion of ways for architects to create a dream architecture practice: design what you want, when you want, and get paid well for it.

Discover the secret of running a successful meeting with a prospective client. Most architects get this part of the sales process completely wrong. I did too, until I discovered the simple framework you'll learn about in this episode of the Business of Architecture show.

This episode was originally aired on the A Well Designed Business podcast with LuAnn Nigara.

Direct download: Ep207-Client-Meeting-Questions-Part-2-Enoch_Sears.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:54pm PDT

In this episode you'll discover how to hold a proper first meeting with a client. Most architects get this part of the sales process completely wrong. I did too, until I discovered the simple framework you'll learn about in this episode of the Business of Architecture show.

Direct download: Ep206-Client-Meeting-Questions-Part-1-Enoch-Sears.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:35pm PDT

Today is the second half of my interview with Mette Aamodt, co-founder of the architecture firm Aamodt / Plumb, and founder of the slow space movement.

In today's episode you'll discover what the Slow Space Movement is, and how it represents the next evolution of design thinking and ethical architecture.

You'll also discover:

  • what Einstein's theory of relativity has to do with the Greek concept of time and how this relates to creating great architecture
  • the critical element missing from the Western world's view of space and time
  • how Slow Space can make the world a more livable space
  • how you can join the slow space movement
Direct download: Ep205-Leading-Movement-Change-Mette-Aamodt.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:32am PDT

Today's incredible guest is Mette Aamodt, co-founder of Aamodt / Plumb, a design firm focused on high-end residential design. Mette Aamodt is also the founder of the slow space movement, which you'll hear about in part 2 of our interview.

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • the mindset architects need to embrace if they want to make the 'big bucks'
  • why "doing good work" isn't enough to get you hired ... and what you need to do instead
  • the biggest challenges Mette faced in the early years of their firm
Direct download: ep204-start-grow-residential-design-firm-mette-aamodt.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:11am PDT

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