Architect Mark R. LePage explores the business of architecture, firm leadership and the everyday life of an architect. From Gābl Media, EntreArchitect Podcast features weekly interviews with inspiring, passionate people who share their knowledge and expertise... all to help you build a better business as a small firm entrepreneur architect. Proven business strategies for architects, including financial management, profit, marketing, sales, productivity, and planning.
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Architect Katie Kangas shares stories and conversations with entrepreneur architects who utilize unique marketing strategies and business structures in their solo and small firms. Katie compares these practitioners to different birds to celebrate the diverse ways architects serve their clients. Listen along for inspiration to start or refine your own professional practice. My hope is to encourage aspiring entrepreneurs and architects to soar to new heights & embrace the freedom of flying solo.
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EntreArchitect's Context & Clarity Live co-hosted by Jeff Echols and Katie Kangas is the place where authors, experts, and thought leaders go to have engaged conversations with entrepreneurial architects around the world.
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Build Your Brand is a story-based podcast focused on branding, culture, and storytelling for small firm architects and creative professionals. The host, architectural professional and marketing specialist, Jeff Echols, will tell the fascinating stories behind the best brands in the world, analyzing their journey to the top and repackaging lessons learned as effective strategies for small firm architects and creative professionals on their way to becoming the best!
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EA629: Evin Wick - Building a "Back Office in a Box" for Small Firm Architects
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30:20Building a "Back Office in a Box" for Small Firm Architects In this episode of the EntreArchitect Podcast, Mark R. LePage welcomes Evin Wick, a former tax lawyer who transitioned into the world of fintech entrepreneurship. Evin shares the story behind his company, S Works, an AI-powered back office solution designed to support small businesses and …
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EA628: Katie Kangas - Flying Solo: Introducing the Newest EntreArchitect Podcast
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40:43Flying Solo: Introducing the Newest EntreArchitect Podcast In this episode of EntreArchitect, Mark R. LePage welcomes Katie Kangas, a solopreneur architect and the host of the brand-new podcast Flying Solo. Katie shares her journey from growing up in the Black Hills of South Dakota to founding her own practice, Pasque Architecture, in Minnesota. Sh…
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In this episode of Flying Solo, host Katie Kangas speaks with Edward J. Shannon, an architect whose career embodies the steady persistence of a woodpecker. Day after day, Ed has built his solo practice by connecting deeply with clients and crafting homes that tell a story—one that resonates with their lives, goals, and values. His work leaves a leg…
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In this episode of Flying Solo, host Katie Kangas speaks with Angie Boersma, founder of ID8. Angie has shaped her practice to be unapologetically rural—rooted in the needs of small towns and built on the belief that architecture alone isn’t enough to create lasting change. As an intentional generalist, she draws on a wide range of skills, from inte…
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In this episode of Flying Solo, host Katie Kangas talks with Sam Williams about his residential practice and the unique niche he has built. Sam works with families whose remodels and additions are not too big and not too small, thriving in the challenge of problem-solving within the constraints of existing homes. His practice is much like a nuthatc…
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In this episode of Flying Solo, host Katie Kangas speaks with Innes Henderson, founder of S2S Architects, whose practice embodies the focus and agility of a hummingbird. Innes has developed a specialized architectural process centered on intentionality, adaptability, and aligning his expertise with the unique needs of each client. Like a hummingbir…
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In this episode of Flying Solo, host Katie Kangas speaks with Hong Kong–based architect Vicky Chan, founder of AO Architects. Vicky’s practice pairs agriculture and urban design, weaving farming and food production into architectural projects. His work is fueled by listening deeply to the needs of communities and responding with designs that nouris…
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In this episode of Flying Solo, host Katie Kangas talks with Darguin Fortuna, founder of Flow Design, about the journey from feeling like an ugly duckling in other firms to becoming a fully fledged swan leading his own practice. Early in his career, Darguin struggled to find a place where he belonged, migrating from one workplace to another in sear…
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In this episode of Flying Solo, host Katie Kangas speaks with Duluth-based architect and solopreneur Tiersa Wodash, founder of Brick and Mortar. Tiersa has built her practice around helping small business owners navigate the complexities of opening their own physical spaces. Like a heron standing still in the water, she has immersed herself in her …
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In this episode of Flying Solo, host Katie Kangas explores the many ways architects define their practice and how those paths shift when working independently. It starts by questioning the traditional roles in the profession—are architects problem-solvers, designers, preservationists, or business leaders? In truth, the answer is “all of the above.”…
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In this episode of Flying Solo, host Katie Kangas sits down with New Jersey architect Vin Minkler, who has spent nearly a decade refining his solo practice. Vin has shaped his business around serving middle-class clients through smaller residential projects, managing dozens of remodels and additions at a time. Like a puffin—diving into the waves an…
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In this episode of Flying Solo, host Katie Kangas speaks with Minnesota-based architect Marcy Conrad Nutt, whose work centers on bringing high-performance design to everyday projects through the principles of Passive House. Marcy’s mission is to make better buildings—homes and businesses that are energy-efficient, resilient, and supportive of the p…
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In this episode of Flying Solo, host Katie Kangas speaks with East Coast architect and solopreneur John Clark, founder of REDjay Architecture. John describes his practice as classic custom residential design with a modern twist, much like the bird behind his firm’s name—a cardinal reimagined as a REDjay. For John, architecture is about more than de…
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In this episode of Flying Solo, host Katie Kangas explores what it really means to fly. She begins with perspective—examining why choosing to step into the unknown and aiming for “blue oceans” can open up new horizons for both personal life and professional practice. Drawing inspiration from Blue Ocean Strategy by Renée Mauborgne and W. Chan Kim, K…
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EA627: Kermit Baker - Navigating Uncertainty: Economic Trends Every Small Firm Must Watch
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39:43Navigating Uncertainty: Economic Trends Every Small Firm Must Watch In this episode of EntreArchitect Podcast, Mark R. LePage welcomes Kermit Baker, Chief Economist for the American Institute of Architects, for an in-depth conversation on how small firms can navigate today’s uncertain economic climate. Kermit unpacks the shifting landscape of the U…
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EA626: Matt Middendorp - ESOPs for Architects
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47:12ESOPs 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 building…
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EA625: Robert Yuen - Why He Left Architecture Behind to Solve the Industry’s Biggest Problems
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1:04:42Why 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 Mo…
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EA624: Bryon McCartney - Building Websites That Work for Small Firm Architects
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50:37Building Websites That Work for Small Firm Architects In this episode of EntreArchitect, Mark R. LePage sits down with Bryon McCartney, co-founder and CEO of Archmark, to unpack the findings of a new business report on architecture firms. Together they explore why an effective online presence has become a non-negotiable for architects who want to g…
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EA623: Solo Sessions - How to Become Irreplaceable as a Small Firm Architect
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23:10How to Become Irreplaceable as a Small Firm Architect In this solo session of the EntreArchitect Podcast, Mark R. LePage addresses the urgent question many architects are asking: how do we remain relevant as AI and automation reshape the profession? He emphasizes that the answer doesn’t lie in outpacing technology at technical tasks, but in doublin…
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EA621: Mark Orttung - Why Most Firms Stall (And How to Scale Without Breaking)
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56:27Why 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 …
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EA620: Danilda Polanco - Unapologetically DOPE: Building an "Empire" on Her Own Terms
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51:49Unapologetically DOPE: Building an "Empire" on Her Own Terms Danilda Polanco is unapologetically redefining what it means to be a woman in architecture and construction. As the founder of DOPE Architecture Inc., a woman-owned design-build firm in Denver, Danilda shares how her journey from the Dominican Republic to running a successful practice is …
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EA619: Jane Frederick, FAIA - Contemporary Southern Vernacular: Designing Sustainable Homes for Hot, Humid Climates
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47:11Contemporary Southern Vernacular: Designing Sustainable Homes for Hot, Humid Climates In this episode of EntreArchitect podcast, Mark R. LePage sits down with Jane Frederick, FAIA, 2020 President of the American Institute of Architects and principal of Frederick + Frederick Architects. Jane reflects on the path that led her to co-found her award-wi…
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EA618: Mike Koger - AIA Contract Documents for Small Firm Architects
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48:05AIA Contract Documents for Small Firm Architects In this episode of EntreArchitect Podcast, Mark R. LePage speaks with Mike Koger, Associate General Counsel at Perkins&Will, about the critical role of AIA Contract Documents in small firm practice. Mike shares his unique path from architect to attorney, offering insights into how legal expertise can…
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EA617: Zach Sunderland - Design Build Architects Creating Housing Where Communities Thrive
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50:51Design Build Architects Creating Housing Where Communities Thrive In this episode of the EntreArchitect Podcast, architect and general contractor Zach Sunderland shares how his dual expertise fuels the mission behind Haven, a certified B Corp based in Durham, North Carolina. Haven is working to solve the affordable housing crisis by creating high-q…
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EA616: Jim Zack & Je’Nen Chastain - AIA Fellowship for Small Firm Architects
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53:28AIA 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 fr…
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EA615: Gayathri (G3) Venkataraman - AI for Site Feasibility: Streamlining Zoning, Codes, and Permits for Architects
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45:45AI for Site Feasibility: Streamlining Zoning, Codes, and Permits for Architects In this episode of the podcast, Gayathri (G3) Venkataraman, founder and CEO dodda.ai, shares her inspiring journey from leading product teams at Microsoft and DocuSign to launching her own startup focused on transforming site feasibility and permitting in the constructi…
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EA614: Kitae Kim - Why Human Connection Will Define the Future of Design
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57:46Why Human Connection Will Define the Future of Design In this episode, experiential architect and design entrepreneur Kitae Kim shares how his early love for art evolved into a mission to transform how designers connect with clients. Drawing from his experiences with large-scale public art and architectural installations, Kitae discusses the commun…
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EA613: Marcos Santa Ana - Architecture After the California Wildfires
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57:48Architecture After the California Wildfires In this episode, architect and contractor Marcos Santa Ana shares how his journey—from growing up in a family of artists in Woodstock, New York to launching a design-build firm in Los Angeles—shaped his philosophy on resilient, high-performance architecture. Drawing on his international education in Denma…
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EA612: Sam DeBiasi - From Chaos to Clarity: Financial Systems for Small Firm Architects
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42:49From 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 an…
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(Bonus Episode) Andy McIntyre - Inside NCARB By The Numbers
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43:15Inside NCARB By The Numbers In this episode, Andy McIntyre, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at NCARB, shares how data helps shape the architecture profession. He breaks down licensure trends, reciprocity, and the evolving role of architects, while emphasizing the power of storytelling to make complex data more accessible. The episode a…
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