Sun, 29 September 2019
Wow, what an episode this week as Business of Architecture UK host Rion Willard speaks with the phenomenal entrepreneurial force that is Jo Cowen, co-founder, and director of Jo Cowen architects. Jo’s story, her business expertise, and acumen is massively impressive. From a 2-person practice in her loft to a 40 person strong practice on the King’s Road working on multi-million pound developments, Jo shares her accomplishments, business strategies and mindsets behind her success in this interview. In this episode, you will discover how Jo: Uses an innovative business model to recession-proof her practice Won multi-million projects as a small practice Has developers call on her first with their best sites.
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Direct download: ep298-alternative-practice-models-recession-proof-firm-jo-cowen.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:00pm PDT |
Sun, 22 September 2019
Today I speak with Peter Kienle, a business development and marketing expert. Peter past president of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS). Peter has worked for over 30 years as a business development leader in top ENR 500 design firms, including NBBJ and Moody Nolan. Today we talk about everything from how to grow your network to how to do business development even if you're a design firm owner that is busy from day to day running from deadline to deadline. You'll also discover tips and stories for winning project interviews even when you have stiff competition.
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Direct download: ep297-business-development-tips-peter-kienle.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:45pm PDT |
Sun, 15 September 2019
Today we're joined by Gerri Detweiler, a small business financing expert. Gerri is an educational advocate at Nav.com, a lending resource center to help small businesses succeed and navigate the complex waters of business financing. On this episode you'll discover:
Show resources: Build Business Credit Checklist
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Direct download: ep296-financing-for-your-architecture-firm-gerri-detweiler.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:00pm PDT |
Mon, 9 September 2019
Today I speak with Mike Koger and Salvatore Verrastro about risk management for architects. Listen and let me know what you think. ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Come to my next live, in-person event: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/live |
Thu, 5 September 2019
ArchitectCEO Update: How do you create an overachieving culture in your architecture firm? Recently I and 1000 other people spent Saturday in 100+ F degree (38C) heat harvesting a grape vineyard to make raisins. My church owns an 80-acre grape vineyard in Madera, California. Every year local members of the church volunteer their time to harvest the grapes. The grapes are dried into raisins which are used as part of the church's humanitarian aid program. All the proceeds from the vineyard are used to help people who have fallen on hard times. So what could motivate entire families to spend a valuable Saturday in a hot, dusty vineyard with bugs and spiders crawling all over? That's what I discuss in today's ArchitectCEO update, and how this parable relates to creating an overachieving culture in your architecture firm. If you're looking to build your DREAM Practice, and want to figure out how to create an overachieving culture - that's exactly why I created the DREAM Practice Accelerator - to help firm owners like you create a practice built on consistency, freedom, fulfillment, and exceptional finances. If you'd like to learn more, a good place to start is my upcoming LIVE Architect Masterclass on "4 Keys to Put Your Architecture Firm on Autopilot So You Can Focus on Serving Raving Fan Clients ... Instead of Dealing with Chaos Register for this FREE live Architect Masterclass here: http://architectresources.org/9n7h5 Let me know what you think. Carpe diem. Enoch |
Wed, 4 September 2019
Is self-promotion unethical? In today's ArchitectCEO update, we address this critical question and dive into some 'architect mindset.' Let me know what you think. If you're looking to build your DREAM Practice, and want to figure out how to promote in a way that aligns with your values and vision - that's exactly why I created the DREAM Practice Accelerator - to help firm owners like you create a practice built on consistency, freedom, fulfillment, and exceptional finances. If you'd like to learn more, a good place to start is my upcoming LIVE Architect Masterclass on "4 Keys to Put Your Architecture Firm on Autopilot So You Can Focus on Serving Raving Fan Clients ... Instead of Dealing with Chaos Register for this FREE live Architect Masterclass here: http://architectresources.org/ry8b2 Carpe diem! Enoch |
Tue, 3 September 2019
Recently at a restaurant I bought a soda fountain for each of my kids - a special treat that doesn't happen very often. My daughter asked me a very interesting question - why would anyone buy an extra large soda when they can get free refills. Good question. |
Mon, 2 September 2019
Once again, we’re joined by Rion Willard, the host of Business of Architecture UK, as we get right into the nitty-gritty of the interviewing process.
Some of us like to fancy ourselves great conversationalists but even professionals, in their excitement, sometimes forget the most important element of an interview: the guest.
For part 2, Rion and I discuss our interviewing techniques, making connections through stories and how developing your interviewing skills can help you have those powerful client conversations for your business.
► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Come to my next live, in-person event: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/live
Direct download: ep294-should-architects-podcast-part-2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:02pm PDT |