Get Out of the Room In this solo session of the EntreArchitect Podcast, Mark R. LePage explores a simple idea with powerful results: get out of the room. When architects spend all their time in the same environment, it becomes easy to reinforce old habits, assumptions, and ways of thinking. Mark explains why stepping into […]
The Future of Your Firm Is Not in Your Studio
Your studio is sacred. I mean that sincerely. It’s where the work happens, where ideas become drawings, where drawings become buildings, where you serve clients and create real value in the world. I would never ask you to take that lightly. But I want to challenge something you may not have questioned in a while. […]
EA616: Jim Zack & Je’Nen Chastain – AIA Fellowship for Small Firm Architects
AIA Fellowship for Small Firm Architects In this episode, Mark R. LePage sits down with Jim Zack, an accomplished architect and master craftsman, and Je’Nen Chastain, a business strategist and creative entrepreneur, to explore the path to achieving AIA fellowship. Jim reflects on his roots growing up on the Northern California coast, his journey from […]
The Future of Architecture is Human: The Power of In-Person Connection
In an era when technology has made it possible to connect with anyone, anywhere, at any time, it’s easy to overlook the profound impact of gathering in person. While virtual meetings and online collaboration tools have transformed the way we work, there’s something irreplaceable about the energy, inspiration, and human connection that happens when we […]


