There’s a quiet problem inside our profession that most firm owners feel every day but rarely stop to define. Your team is overwhelmed. Projects feel chaotic. Mistakes happen more often than they should. Deadlines slip. And despite working harder, profitability doesn’t seem to improve. It’s easy to blame staffing shortages, difficult clients, or the increasing […]
EA655: Katelyn Rossier – The Training Gap Holding Architecture Firms Back (mentorDINO)
The Training Gap Holding Architecture Firms Back (mentorDINO) The training gap holding architecture firms back (mentorDINO) is more than a skills issue, it’s a systems problem. In this episode, Katelyn Rossier shares how the disconnect between school and practice creates daily inefficiencies. As a result, firms face burnout, costly mistakes, and lost profit. Katelyn explains […]
EA653: Ryan Thewes – What Wright’s Apprentices Taught Me About Architecture and Life
What Wright’s Apprentices Taught Me About Architecture and Life In this episode of the EntreArchitect Podcast, we explore organic architecture principles with Ryan Thewes, founder of a Nashville-based design studio. He shares how early influences, including Frank Lloyd Wright’s philosophy, shaped his approach to modern, site-driven design. Ryan walks through his journey from Ball State […]
EA630: Kurt Neiswender – Rebuilding the Fabric of a City with Purpose and Design
Rebuilding the Fabric of a City with Purpose and Design In this episode of EntreArchitect, citizen architect Kurt Neiswender, AIA, shares how he is rebuilding the fabric of a city with purpose and design. With over two decades of architectural experience, Kurt has dedicated his work to advancing low-to-no energy consumption projects that not only […]
EA616: Jim Zack & Je’Nen Chastain – AIA Fellowship for Small Firm Architects
AIA Fellowship for Small Firm Architects In this episode, Mark R. LePage sits down with Jim Zack, an accomplished architect and master craftsman, and Je’Nen Chastain, a business strategist and creative entrepreneur, to explore the path to achieving AIA fellowship. Jim reflects on his roots growing up on the Northern California coast, his journey from […]
EA609: Carina Mills – The Death of Apprenticeship: Architecture’s Urgent Culture Shift
The Death of Apprenticeship: Architecture’s Urgent Culture Shift In this episode of the EntreArchitect Podcast, Carina Mills, Senior Talent Director at RDC and President of AIA California, dives into the urgent culture shift reshaping architecture. She shares her personal journey from technical architect to leadership, emphasizing the fading model of traditional apprenticeship and the critical […]