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 […]
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 […]
EA607: Kevin Kennon – From Ground Zero to Global Practice: Reimagining Architecture’s Future
From Ground Zero to Global Practice: Reimagining Architecture’s Future Kevin Kennon is an internationally renowned architect with over 40 years of experience, known for his innovative and environmentally conscious designs. He is the founder and principal of Kennon Design Consultancy, a multidisciplinary practice that focuses on architecture, urban design, and strategic problem-solving for a rapidly […]
EA590: Christopher Parsons – The Critical Process of Knowledge Management for Architecture Firms
The Critical Process of Knowledge Management for Architecture Firms How can architecture firms better manage their collective expertise in an ever-changing technological landscape? In this episode, we sit down with Christopher Parsons, a technology leader in the AEC industry and the visionary behind Synthesis, Knowledge Architecture’s groundbreaking intranet platform. Christopher shares his unconventional journey from […]
EA572: Je’Nen Chastain – Guiding Architects Through The Process of Change
Guiding Architects Through The Process of Change In this episode, Je’Nen Chastain, founder of Apostrophe Consulting, shares her journey from architecture school to a consulting career in the Bay Area, where she discovered her passion for business strategy. With a focus on people-first approaches, she helps firms transition to better models and practices, emphasizing the […]
EA380: John Kinney – Building a Coaching Business for Revit Users
Building a Coaching Business for Revit Users John Kinney went to school at Roger Williams College in 1982, then went to the Boston Architectural Center. He started in 1984 at a local architectural firm as an office person and has spent the last 36+ years in and around Boston, MA at many architectural firms, both […]