There is a moment I have seen play out dozens of times inside the EntreArchitect Community. An architect shows up, usually somewhere between frustrated and exhausted, carrying a firm that is technically functioning but quietly draining them. They are good at the work. They care deeply about their clients. But the business decisions, the fee […]
EA663: Solo Sessions – The Room That Changes Everything
The Room That Changes Everything In this solo session of the EntreArchitect Podcast, Mark R. LePage explores the room that changes everything and why mastermind groups can be a powerful catalyst for growth. Many architects build their firms in isolation, carrying challenges alone and making important decisions without trusted peers. Mark explains how a small […]
EA645: Vance Morris – What Disney Teaches About Client Experience
What Disney Teaches About Client Experience What Disney teaches about client experience is more than a catchy idea—it is a proven system for growth. In this episode, Vance Morris shares his unlikely journey from Disney leader to entrepreneur. Along the way, he learned how powerful storytelling and intentional moments can transform client relationships. Vance’s path […]
EA626: Matt Middendorp – ESOPs for Architects
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 […]
