ESOPs for Architects In this episode of EntreArchitect, Mark R. LePage sits down with Matt Middendorp, Director of ESOP Consulting at Vision Point Capital, to demystify the world of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) for architects and design firm owners. They explore how ESOPs work as both a business transition strategy and a tool for […]
EA625: Robert Yuen – Why He Left Architecture Behind to Solve the Industry’s Biggest Problems
Why He Left Architecture Behind to Solve the Industry’s Biggest Problems Robert Yuen’s path to entrepreneurship didn’t begin in a boardroom, it started in the studio. Trained as an architect, Robert quickly realized that while architects loved design, they were struggling with the business side of running a firm. That insight led him to co-found […]
EA621: Mark Orttung – Why Most Firms Stall (And How to Scale Without Breaking)
Why Most Firms Stall (And How to Scale Without Breaking) In this episode of the podcast, Mark Orttung, CEO of Projectworks and Chair of Provoke, unpacks why so many service-based firms hit growth plateaus—and how to scale without breaking. Drawing from his decades in the tech industry, Mark shares lessons learned leading high-growth companies like […]
EA612: Sam DeBiasi – From Chaos to Clarity: Financial Systems for Small Firm Architects
From Chaos to Clarity: Financial Systems for Small Firm Architects In this episode, Sam DeBiasi, CPA and founder of ArchiCPA, dives into why financial clarity is essential for small architecture firms. Drawing on his background in tax and ERP consulting for large corporations, Sam shares how he transitioned to working exclusively with architects and what […]
EA608: Fallon Scott – Fix the Foundation: How to Build a Scalable Firm Without Burning Out
Fix the Foundation: How to Build a Scalable Firm Without Burning Out In this episode, Fallon Scott, founder of F28&Co, shares how small firms can scale without sacrificing their sanity. Drawing from her background in accounting, auditing, and corporate operations, Fallon explains how implementing enterprise-level systems—like SOPs and financial frameworks—can set the foundation for sustainable […]
Why Fear Is the Key to Business Growth for Architects
I’ve been podcasting for over a decade. Week after week, I’ve had the privilege of sitting down with inspiring guests—architects, business leaders, authors, and creatives—who generously share their knowledge with our community of small firm architects. But every once in a while, I feel a different kind of conversation is needed. One that’s not about […]