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.
Hello, and welcome to the Business of Architecture. I'm your host, Rion Willard.

And this week, I’m speaking with Joseph Spierer, owner of California-based architecture firm, Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

Growing up in Los Angeles County, Joseph attended and received his Architecture degree from The University of Arizona School of Architecture, and got his architecture license in the State of California. 

After interning with, then working for, several leading Southern California Architects of note, Joseph opened his own Architecture practice in the South Bay, specializing in custom residential and small commercial projects. 

In addition to practicing architecture, Joseph is a managing member of several real estate holding companies and is one of the owners and partners of JAM Properties, which identifies and assembles real estate investment and development opportunities throughout Southern California.  

In this episode, Joseph gives a little glimpse of how the firm operates, how they win work, how they mitigate risks from onboarding a client to the design process, and what, for him, makes for a successful team.

We also discuss the valuable skill of deep listening and how it's instrumental in bringing projects to life in a personal way, the company's vision and mission, and what's in store for Joseph and his team in 2022.

 

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Carpe Diem!

Direct download: ep410-fine-art-listening-joseph-spierer.mp3
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Every year here at Business of Architecture we take on a select number of firms to work with to implement the Smart Practice Method.

As part of this process, we run a yearly transformation contest to celebrate the growth and continual success of these firm owners.

Today, you’ll hear five of their stories.

Each of these firm owners has shown courage, passion and drive in their stand to be the best leaders they can be.

After you listen to these stories, head over to BusinessofArchitecture.com/transformation to vote for your favorite!


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https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofA...

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For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/busin...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/
Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch
Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com...
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/Businesso...

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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.co...

Carpe Diem!

Direct download: ep409-5-firm-owner-success-stories.mp3
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BOA Members were privileged to participate in an exclusive Live Event with Mancini Duffy, one of the most innovative Architecture and Design Firms of today.

Joined by alumni BOA Podcast guests Christian Giordano (President) and Bolanle WIlliams-Olley (CFO), were Bill Mandara Jr. (CEO), Scott Harrell (Principal), and Jessica Mann-Amato (Principal). 

Mancini Duffy shared their experience with how they got out of a culture slump, creating a business structure that lasts, mentoring, maintaining a legacy while implementing effective succession plans, how to move an office, acquisitions, and growing into new market sectors. 

BOA Members were able to have their questions answered around firm composition and leadership structure, reserving shares and valuation. 

Mancini Duffy who is well-known for their business acumen, leadership, and culture, shared their insights and suggestions, including details on their research & development arm to the firm, known as the "Design Lab," which is focused on technologies that create an immersive design process.


► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/

► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.co...

► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates:

https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofA...

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For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/busin...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/
Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch
Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com...
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/Businesso...

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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.co...

Carpe Diem!

Direct download: ep408-effective-succession-planning-mancini-duffy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:02am PDT

This week, I speak with Eugene Colberg, an architect with 25 years of experience producing award-winning architecture and interiors in the US and internationally.

They are based in New York and Eugene has designed many environmentally-sensitive residential projects. He's directed projects at recognized New York institutions and he's held masterplan higher education at campuses nationwide.

His retail projects have been incredibly successful and have dovetailed architecture design, brand identity, and of course, architectural expression.

In this conversation, I speak with Eugene about the genesis of his business, how he markets and goes to and finds new clients, how he has been maintaining client relationships, and also how he has been navigating the challenges of a relatively young and growing architecture practice. 


► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/

► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.co...

► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates:

https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofA...

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For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/busin...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/
Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch
Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com...
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/Businesso...

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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.co...

Carpe Diem!

Direct download: ep407-what-does-take-attract-retain-clients.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:35am PDT

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