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 […]
EA603: Solo Sessions – Vision Will Break You (If You Let Fear Win)
Vision Will Break You (If You Let Fear Win) In this special solo session of the EntreArchitect Podcast, Mark R. LePage dives into the powerful intersection of vision, growth, and fear. Fear often shadows our boldest dreams, not as a warning sign, but as a companion to growth and transformation. Small firm architects can reframe […]
How to Sell an Architecture Firm: Build for Growth, Plan for Exit
At EntreArchitect, we talk a lot about building better businesses. But what does “better” really mean? For many of us, it means building something lasting—something valuable. Something we might someday pass on, sell, or step away from without it all falling apart. In a recent episode of the EntreArchitect Podcast, I sat down with Brad […]
