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The Future of Architecture is Human
Thank you for joining us at The EntreArchitect Community Annual Meeting 2024!
This online resource guide is designed to help you stay connected with the insights, resources, and contacts that made TEACAM24 an invaluable experience. This year, we explored our theme, The Future of Architecture is Human, emphasizing the critical role of human-to-human connections in shaping a thriving future for our profession.
Below, you’ll find slides from each speaker—valuable tools to revisit and apply what you’ve learned, driving growth in your firm to thrive in 2025.
We encourage you to continue this journey by joining the EntreArchitect Network Pro membership, where you’ll access exclusive content and connect with like-minded small firm architects.
Please also explore and engage with our sponsors, whose financial support is critical for us to continue serving and growing this community. Together, with the backing of our members and allied partners, we’re building a brighter future for small firm architects everywhere.
Resources:
- Join EntreArchitect Network Pro membership – Your annual membership is critical to the growth and planning of future live events.
- Complete the TEACAM24 Evaluation Form – Your feedback is important to us. Share what was good and bad about TEACAM24.
- Download the Official TEACAM24 Group Photo – Share this photo and encourage all your architect friends who missed TEACAM24 to join us at the next one.
- Official TEACAM24 Photo Archive – You are invited to download and share any photos from the archive. If used for commercial purposes, please credit © Scott LePage Photography and link back to EntreArchitect.com. Thanks!
- Unofficial Attendee Google Photos Album – Upload and share your photos from TEACAM24.
- Use the Official Hashtag #TEACAM24 – Please continue to mention @EntreArchitect and use the hashtag to help spread the word about our amazing community of small firm architects.
Quick links:
- TEACAM24 Sponsors – Connect and say “thank you” for supporting small firms and The EntreArchitect Community.
- TEACAM24 Speakers and Slides – Don’t let the momentum slip away. Take action and implement what you’ve learned today.
- Team TEACAM24—Our TEACAM24 team is small but mighty. Please find them online and thank them for making this event a reality.
Venue:
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 889-1000
TEACAM24 Sponsors
Visit our sponsors, explore their offerings, and consider partnering with them. Your engagement directly impacts their continued support for EntreArchitect and helps ensure future events like TEACAM.
Title Sponsor
MGS Global Group
Revit, ArchiCAD & AutoCAD drafting for architecture and design firms. Focus on design. We do the rest.
Opening Reception Sponsor
CVG
We help small and mid-sized architecture firms be better businesses.
Opening Reception Sponsor
ARCAT
Your complete source for finding, selecting, detailing and specifying building products.
Day 1 Breakfast Sponsor
Scan2Plan
We deliver BIM/CAD of any building in weeks.
Session 1 Sponsor
Factor A/E
Connecting people, projects and invoicing for modern architecture and engineering firms.
Intermission and Commencement Reception Sponsor
3D Data Pro
A nationwide LiDAR and as-built service provider based in Denver, CO.
Day 1 Lunch Sponsor
Bizforce
Staffing made easy.
Session 2 Sponsor
Snaptrude
The collaborative, browser-based, conceptual BIM tool.
Day 2 Breakfast Sponsor
U.S. CAD and Eagle Point Software
Invest in the AEC technology partner that invests in you.
Session 3 Sponsor
Marvin
Windows and doors built for how you live.
Swag Bag Sponsor
Prism Renderings
Envision the possibilities.
Sketchbook and Pen Sponsor
Archmark
Your architecture firm shouldn’t feel like “A best kept secret”! Proven business coaching, branding and marketing solutions for architecture firms.
Name Tag Sponsor
ADG Lighting
ADG Lighting is a custom lighting design and manufacturing company specializing in high-end residential and commercial spaces.
T-Shirt Sponosor
Athena Executive Services
High calibur part-time virtual executive assistants.
T-Shirt Sponsor
WeCollabify
Where offshore meets in-house for A&E firms.
T-Shirt Sponsor
Gābl Media
Moving the architecture, engineering, and construction industries forward through the power of storytelling.
Music Sponsor
Stone Architect
Granite your planet.
Event Supporters
TEACAM24 Speakers
Reach out to our speakers and say thank you for generously sharing their knowledge and resources with us. Connect with them, continue the conversation, and consider how their expertise can support your firm’s growth. Your engagement reinforces the value of their contributions and strengthens our community.
Humanizing Firm Culture with an Improv Mindset
Shannon Hughes
Founder, Enlivened Studios
Web: Enlivened Studios
Slides: Humanizing Firm Culture with an Improve Mindset
Shannon helps mid-sized architecture firms build thriving cultures that drive productivity, retention, and well-being. Her consulting and facilitation connect teams to one another and to the business’s mission, unlocking the impact of high-performing teams so employees stay, build together, and thrive. Her practice is Enlivened Studios.
Looking for “The One”? How To Choose Partners Wisely in Your Small Architecture Firm
Todd Reding
CEO, CVG
Web: CVG
Slides: Looking for “The One”?
Todd leads the CVG organization and guides its vision and growth. He also works directly with CVG clients, coaching small firm architect principals and staff on leadership development, best management practices, and talent recruitment and retention. Before his role at CVG, Todd served as President and CEO of ASI Signage Innovations in 2008, and 2011, he was among the first employees of the software startup FunnelWise. While serving as the Vice President for Alumni and Development at Grinnell College, he earned an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Todd has served as an adjunct lecturer on entrepreneurship at the University of Iowa and as chair of the board of trustees of Grinnell Regional Medical Center. He is based in Grinnell, Iowa.
There is No Such Thing as a Free Thermodynamic Lunch (Keynote)
Dr. Joseph Lstiburek
Founding Principal, Building Science Corporation
Web: Building Science Corporation
Slides: There is No Such Thing as a Free Thermodynamic Lunch
Joseph Lstiburek, B.A.Sc., M.Eng., Ph.D., P.Eng., is the founding principal of Building Science Corporation and an ASHRAE Fellow. He is a building scientist who investigates building failures. The Wall Street Journal called him “the dean of North American building science.” Fast Company magazine called him “the Sherlock Holmes of construction.” He is internationally recognized, and his work has influenced building codes and standards in every climate zone.
Create a Small Firm Profit Strategy with Profit First
Masheka Turner
CEO, BrightSkies Business Services
Web: BrightSkies Services
Slides: Create a Small Firm Profit Strategy
Masheka Turner, founder of BrightSkies Business Services, LLC, holds a B.S. in Accounting from David Lipscomb University and an MBA from Trevecca Nazarene University. With two decades in accounting, Masheka is dedicated to precise bookkeeping and stays current with industry changes through ongoing training. As a certified Profit First Professional, she helps businesses increase profitability and achieve financial success by implementing proven methods. Her expertise ensures clients receive top-notch support for navigating payroll, bookkeeping, and financial planning for sustainable growth.
More Than Words: The Power of Brand Voice
Kim Healy
Founder, Brainstorming the Castle
Web: Brainstorming the Castle
Slides: More Than Words
Kim Healy is a brand voice strategist and copywriter who helps architects, interior designers, and brands serving the A&D industry articulate their voice and distill their messaging. Her past roles with F. Schumacher & Co., the D&D Building, Jones Apparel Group, and the AEC industry inform her unique approach.
Sell and Price Like the Expert You Are (Interactive Workshop)
Shannyn Lee
Managing Director, Win Without Pitching
Web: Win Without Pitching
Slides: Sell and Price Like the Expert You Are
Shannyn Lee, Managing Director of Win Without Pitching, brings a decade of senior marketing experience to Fortune 500 companies and leadership in business development at a top Seattle design firm. Her four years at Catapult New Business involved guiding agencies of all sizes in building successful business development programs. Shannyn’s dual experience in agency and client roles gives her unique insight into what marketers seek and how agencies can thrive. Her empathetic coaching empowers clients to implement Win Without Pitching strategies, driving real lasting change.
GPTs for Architects: How To Leverage AI for Profit and Productivity (Interactive Workshop)
Bryon McCartney
CEO, Archmark
Web: Archmark
Slides: GPTs for Architects
Workbook: GPT for Architects Workbook
Bryon McCartney is the CEO of Archmark, a branding and marketing agency dedicated to helping architects elevate their firm’s visibility and win better projects. With over 3,000 architects served, Bryon’s expertise has been instrumental in building industry influence. Since 1995, he has developed websites for major brands like General Motors, Lipton Foods, and Elizabeth Arden, and he has supported numerous EntreArchitect members. A certified coach with Donald Miller’s Business Made Simple, Bryon frequently contributes to Architect Marketing Institute, Business of Architecture, EntreArchitect, Zweig Group, and others, sharing insights to drive growth for small firm architects.
Emily Fischer
Content Director, Archmark
Emily Fischer is the Content Director at Archmark, specializing in branding and marketing for architects with a focus on integrating AI into marketing strategies. With a foundation in civil engineering, Emily brings a unique, technical perspective to the architecture industry, helping firms translate complex ideas into impactful content. Since 2018, she has created content for top AEC brands, including Monograph, drawing on her engineering background to connect deeply with industry needs. Emily’s innovative approach leverages AI and data-driven insights, empowering architecture firms to elevate their messaging, enhance client engagement, and build stronger industry influence.
Grow Your Business Through Storytelling
Dimitrius Lynch Jr.
Chief Creative Officer, Gābl Media
Founder, LYNES
Web: Gābl Media
Firm: LYNES
Podcast: Spaces
Slides: Grow Your Business Through Storytelling
Dimitrius Lynch is a licensed architect and entrepreneur in California with NCARB, LEED, and WELL accreditations who leads LYNES, an architecture and creative studio specializing in residential, office, and retail spaces. Known for his visionary approach, Dimitrius is committed to enhancing public appreciation for the built environment. He is the founder of the popular Spaces Podcast and co-founder of Gābl Media, a platform dedicated to elevating industry dialogue and bringing architecture’s impact on daily life to a wider audience. Through his work, Dimitrius blends design expertise with a passion for public engagement, influencing both industry and community perspectives.
Randy Wilburn
Director of Business Development, Gābl Media
Founder, Encourage Build Grow
Podcast: I Am Northwest Arkansas
Randy Wilburn, founder of Encourage Build Grow and Director of Business Development at Gābl Media, is a skilled podcaster and entrepreneur specializing in leadership and communication. At Gābl Media, Randy fosters strategic partnerships and expands the brand’s reach in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. Since 2009, he has produced over 1,500 podcast episodes and trained 10,000+ professionals. As host of I am Northwest Arkansas, he shares local stories and community voices. A Howard University alum and board member at Ozark Natural Foods, Randy balances professional impact with a rich family life in Arkansas.
Architecture is Human
Duo Dickinson
Architect/Owner, Duo Dickinson Architect
Web: Duo Dickinson Architect
Slides: Architecture is Human
Duo Dickinson, an architect with 45 years of experience, has designed and built over 1,000 projects across a diverse range of typologies, earning him over 40 awards for his innovative contributions to the field. His work has been widely recognized, featured in over 100 publications, and celebrated for its commitment to both beauty and accessibility. A prolific author, Duo has written eight books on architecture and design and contributes regularly to respected publications. He also shares his knowledge as an educator, teaching at the University of Hartford and Building Beauty, inspiring the next generation of architects and designers.
Your Health Impacts Your Firm’s Bottom Line (Keynote)
Morgan Chawaga
Founder, The Healthy Architect
Web: The Healthy Architect
Slides: Your Health Impacts Your Firm’s Bottom Line
Morgan Chawaga, a licensed architect turned stress management consultant, experienced burnout firsthand, igniting her mission to transform the AEC industry’s approach to well-being. As founder of The Healthy Architect, Morgan empowers architects to achieve career balance by offering coaching and consulting to help them design and build healthier relationships with their work. Through her guidance, architects worldwide have learned to reduce stress, advocate for their needs, and prioritize their health, fostering a more sustainable and fulfilling professional life.
Team TEACAM24
Host: Mark R. LePage
Emcee: Jeff Echols
Event Director: Dawn Porta
Program Coordinator: Jennifer Castenson
Music Director: James Polk
Photographer: Scott LePage
Support Team:
Chris Novelli
John Jones
Kellie Nolan McCartney
Christian Nielsen-Palacois
Scott Mizée
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