Every firm owner keeps a private list of things they know they should do and haven’t. Not half-formed ideas that need more thought, but decisions already made, just sitting there. The cleaner onboarding process. The follow-up system for leads that go quiet. The one number you keep meaning to track and never do. You know […]
Six Questions That Could Transform Your Architecture Firm
The business you’ve always imagined begins with asking better questions. Every architect I know started with a dream. Not just to design beautiful buildings. To build something of their own. A firm they’re proud to lead. Clients who value their expertise. A team that enjoys coming to work. A business that provides financial security and […]
EA666: Tarrah Beebe – The Power of “Yes, And” in Architecture
The Power of “Yes, And” in Architecture Architecture is a team sport, and strong communication often matters as much as strong design. In this episode, we explore how improv in architecture can help architects become better leaders, collaborators, and problem-solvers in their daily practice. Tarrah Beebe, partner at KFA Architecture, shares her journey from architect […]
EA620: Danilda Polanco – Unapologetically DOPE: Building an “Empire” on Her Own Terms
Unapologetically DOPE: Building an “Empire” on Her Own Terms Danilda Polanco is unapologetically redefining what it means to be a woman in architecture and construction. As the founder of DOPE Architecture Inc., a woman-owned design-build firm in Denver, Danilda shares how her journey from the Dominican Republic to running a successful practice is fueled by […]
EA544: Greg Alexander – How to Grow, Scale and Exit Your Architecture Firm
How to Grow, Scale and Exit Your Architecture Firm In this episode, Greg Alexander, Founder of Collective 54, and Mark R. LePage, industry expert and seasoned entrepreneur, join forces to guide you through the journey of growing, scaling, and exiting your architecture firm. Greg, a pioneer in the field, founded Collective 54, the first mastermind […]
EA399: Ryan Tansom – How To Determine The Value of an Architecture Firm
How To Determine The Value of an Architecture Firm Ryan Tansom helped turn around his family business and then sell it for eight-figures. Since then, he founded Arkona to teach business owners how to grow the value of their business with an end in mind through educational workshops, fractional CFO services and strategic planning. In […]





