When I sat down with my longtime friend and fellow architect, Kurt Neiswender, for Episode 630 of the EntreArchitect Podcast, we covered everything from community architecture and teaching to podcasting and affordable housing. But the one thing that tied it all together? Purpose. Kurt is an architect, educator, and advocate who believes in using design […]
Flying Solo Podcast for Architects: How Katie Kangas is Leading a New Movement
It’s not every day that we get to witness a member of our own community take a leap into something new… something bold. But today, we get to do exactly that. I am proud to introduce you to a brand-new podcast from EntreArchitect: Flying Solo with Katie Kangas. Katie’s not just a podcast host. She’s […]
A Guide to ESOP for Architecture Firms
Why ESOPs Matter for Architects When small firm architects talk about succession, legacy, and culture, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) often come up. They promise a way to reward the people who built the firm, provide liquidity for the owner, and preserve the practice for the future. But what exactly is an ESOP, and how […]
From Fired Architect to $40 Million Startup: 5 Lessons Every Firm Owner Must Learn
What Robert Yuen’s journey from unemployed designer to venture-backed CEO teaches us about building stronger, more innovative architecture firms. On this week’s episode of the EntreArchitect Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down once again with my good friend Robert Yuen, CEO and co-founder of Monograph. Robert’s story is not one of smooth, linear […]
SEO for Architects 2025: A Guide to Building a Website That Works
When Bryon McCartney of Archmark joined me on the podcast this week, we dug into a subject that impacts every small firm: your website. If you think of your website as an online brochure or a digital portfolio, you’re already behind. In 2025, your site is your single most important business development tool. And if […]
Becoming Irreplaceable as an Architect in the Age of AI
Five commitments to help small firm architects thrive in a world of automation If you caught last week’s Solo Session, we talked about the shift from trust over task and how the real value of small firm architects lies in human connection, not technical execution. But that left me with a bigger question for this […]