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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Paige Byrd
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30:02Paige Byrd is an award-winning designer and Co-President of Thiel & Team, leading the firm to over 150 design accolades while transforming hospitality and multifamily spaces nationwide. With experience on 1,600+ projects for 600+ clients, Paige is a recognized expert in placemaking, sustainability, and user-centered design. She provides practical i…
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Isabelle Fortin
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27:48Isabelle Fortin is a leadership consultant and host of The Human Leader livestream, dedicated to helping CEOs and HR leaders build human-centered cultures. With over three decades of combined military and corporate leadership experience, she empowers teams by tapping into the uniqueness of each member. Isabelle developed a behavioral and motivation…
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398 – Architects, Stop Whining and Start Building
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27:37On this episode of Inside the Firm did you know that most home builders are small businesses, why saying I’ve been doing this for 20 years needs to stop, then why architects need to stop whining and start building. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Jason VanDevere
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34:04Jason VanDevere left his family’s 9-figure business to pursue his own entrepreneurial dreams. He created the Goal Crazy planner, generating over $1 million in sales and serving 40,000+ customers through products, workshops, and coaching programs. Jason also built a $3.5M real estate portfolio and authored Dream Driven, guiding aspiring entrepreneur…
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397 – How to Build a Safety Net for Your Architecture Firm
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37:00On this episode of Inside the Firm how and why you need to go the extra mile for clients, then why competition and options reduce prices instead of exacerbating them like monopolies do, then how to build a safety net for your architecture firm. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with David Wood
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33:10David Wood is a high-performance coach who, after a successful career as a consulting actuary for Fortune 100 companies, built the world’s largest coaching business, becoming #1 on Google for "life coaching." Rooted in his core values of authenticity, courage, and connection, David helps rock-star business owners double their revenue, double their …
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396 – Say, “We’re Priced To Do Things Right”
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30:58On this episode of Inside the Firm is the FED finally about to drop rates and grease the wheels? The Governor of Colorado did what?, and start saying, “We’re Priced To Do Things Right! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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395 – The City of Denver Did What to Parking Minimums?!
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22:06On this episode of Inside the Firm single stair buildings are coming to Denver, and what did the city of Denver do to parking minimums, and multi-family developer confidence increases! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Amber Gaige
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24:30Amber Gaige is the founder of Far Beyond Marketing, a boutique consultancy that helps entrepreneurs simplify their marketing and achieve real results. With over 20 years of experience, Amber developed the Four C’s framework, which has transformed businesses by providing clear, practical marketing strategies. She’s the author of The Far Beyond Marke…
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On this episode of Inside the Firm U.S. Pending home sales fall, but U.S. Jobs rebound, and finally, the FED does nothing, again! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Arnold Beekes
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32:08Arnold Beekes is the founder of The Art of Un-Conditioning, where he helps individuals break free from societal pressures to unleash their true potential. With over 40 years of experience in technology, leadership, psychology, and personal development, Arnold specializes in improving brain fitness and empowering professionals to overcome limitation…
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393 – The Top Architectural Trends in 2025
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25:53On this episode of Inside the Firm imagine if we built cars like we build homes, then please fill out the latest EntreArchitect Small Business Pulse Survey, and finally, what are the top 10 architectural trends for 2025? Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Dr. Debi Silber
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24:47Dr. Debi Silber is the founder of the PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute and National Forgiveness Day. An award-winning speaker, two-time #1 international bestselling author, and host of the From Betrayal to Breakthrough podcast, Dr. Silber is dedicated to helping individuals heal from betrayal and overcome blocks in health, work, relatio…
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392 – The Communication Problem Between Blue and White Collars
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35:15On this episode of Inside the Firm we tackle the communication problem between blue and white collars, then a guest read from Michael Travis, and finally, what is the problem with Colorado? Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Steven Falk
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29:48Steven Falk is the CEO and Founder of Switchback Systems, a global safety-leadership consulting firm. With over 22 years of experience in marriage and family therapy, Steven uses his expertise to help organizations enhance leadership, communication, and team dynamics in high-pressure environments. He is the author of The Switched-On CEO and the cre…
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, the best architecture firm tip of 2025 is here, and what does the Big Beautiful Bill mean for the AEC community? Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Shelley Rosetta
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23:52Shelley Rosetta is a Principal at Solomon Coyle, bringing over 30 years of experience in the commercial interiors industry. With a background spanning design, sales leadership, manufacturing, distribution, and business development. Drawing on her work with principals and leadership teams, Shelley Rosetta explores big-picture questions around compen…
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390 – Is Being a Builder Like Being a Used Car Salesman 2?
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18:50On this episode of Inside the Firm, more on is being a builder like being a used car salesman? Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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389 – Is Being a Builder Like Being a Used Car Salesman?
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23:28On this episode of Inside the Firm, builder confidence reaches yet another low and construction declines further, and finally is being a builder like being a used car salesman? Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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388 – Business Conditions at Architecture Firms Continue to Decline
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21:11On this episode of Inside the Firm, business conditions at architecture firms continue to decline, inflation and job creation is at another low, and finally what are the other forms of wealth you can’t buy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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James Robbins is a leadership consultant, adventurer, and motivational speaker with over 20 years of experience helping leaders reach their potential. He authored Nine Minutes on Monday, named Business Book of the Year by Canada’s Globe and Mail, and was recognized by INC. Magazine as one of the top leadership speakers. With over 3,000 presentation…
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Shira Abel
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29:48Shira Abel is a growth expert with 25 years of experience, trusted by global companies like Siemens, Samsung, AXA, and Allianz. As the founder of Hunter & Bard and creator of The Perception Formula™, she helps businesses understand their customers and drive growth. Shira is also a Lecturer at UC Berkeley and a sought-after speaker, known for her in…
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387 – The Economic Pulse is Dropping: Is Your Architecture Firm Ready?
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22:28On this episode of Inside the Firm, the guys review the EntreArchitect Small Firm Business Pulse Report for Quarter one of 2025. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Jacob Zikmund
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42:13Jacob has a passion for seeing the potential in every project and is commonly mistaken for Prince Harry. He is the co-founder of BLOK Studio in Minnesota. His firm has designed a wide variety of projects ranging from small residential, to large mixed use project. He is deeply involved in the design, development, and construction of the Little Mod p…
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, the guys review a new client intake form, then how to jumpstart housing, and last but not least, who should have the final say?! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Jayla Siciliano
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26:36Jayla Siciliano is the CEO of a bi-coastal luxury short-term rental company and host of The Seed Money Podcast. With 25+ years of experience, she founded Bon Affair, appeared on Shark Tank, and secured a deal with Mark Cuban. After facing setbacks, Jayla now helps early-stage entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses that balance success with life…
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, what is inflation up to these days, then the Colorado Democrats continue to try and tackle housing affordability, the benefits of being a builder architect, and last but not least, the difference between interior design programs vs. architecture?! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!…
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Dr. Alain Salas
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27:15Dr. Alain Salas is a Chiropractic Physician, #1 Amazon best-selling author, and creator of the Mind Clearing, Body Clearing, and Goal & Success Clearing systems. After experiencing personal and professional struggles—including a failing business, divorce, and a colon cancer diagnosis—he embarked on a transformative journey that led him to discover …
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, when will these dang old mortgage rates go down, then multifamily developer confidence falls again, and last but not least, are we the only ones who care to reply all?! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Jonathan Lautermilch
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28:51Jonathan Lautermilch is the CEO of Smart Shark, a company that helps CEOs and small business owners become best-selling authors to dominate their markets and create a lasting legacy. With 16 years of business development experience, Jonathan is passionate about helping others join the 1% club of best-selling published authors. He is a best-selling …
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Patrick Risk
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28:04Patrick Risk is a visionary leader with over 15 years of experience driving global transformations and organizational redesigns. He has a proven track record of creating billions in value through strategic planning, project management, and process improvement across industries like technology, healthcare, and non-profit sectors. Patrick has led ini…
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383 – Denver Mayor Has a Plan to Fix Long Delays for Construction Permits!
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32:15On this episode of Inside the Firm, we test drive the client on boarding software that long time listener Nick Harrison is building, and last but not least, the Denver Mayor has a plan to fix long delays for construction permits?! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Roggen Frick
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17:42Roggen Frick is a seasoned construction professional with a lifetime of experience in the field, starting at just 3 years old. He earned his degree in construction management from Colorado State University and has worked in various roles, from foreman to project engineer, before founding Bear Iron Works, a company that manufactures products for the…
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382 – What is the Leading Determinant of Happiness of Your Employees?
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27:32On this episode of Inside the Firm, are your people failing you or are you failing your people, then some echoes from the Great Recession, and last but not least, what is the leading determinant of happiness for your employees?! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Michael Bohn
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39:46Michael Bohn, AIA, is a Senior Principal and Design Director at Studio One Eleven, where he has dedicated his career to advancing innovative solutions for affordable housing and community revitalization. With over 30 years of experience, Michael has pioneered the firm's modular approach to affordable housing solutions, exemplified by projects like …
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381 – Why You Should Network With Your Biggest Competitors
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22:17On this episode of Inside the Firm, is it dumb or brilliant, more tariff talk, what’s more important - serving the client or health, safety, and welfare?, and last but not least, why you should network with your biggest competitors. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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380 – Entrepreneurship Isn’t For Everyone
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27:57On this episode of Inside the Firm, be a source, not just a resource, then millennials actually want smaller homes with better materials?!, and last but not least, why entrepreneurship is not for everyone. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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379 – This One Simple Practice Will Win You More Clients
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18:38On this episode of Inside the Firm, three ways to make decisions, your competitors are actually your allies, and this one simple practice will win you more clients. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Today, we have a truly one-of-a-kind guest! You might recognize him as the 'Question Mark Guy,' or from his unforgettable infomercials and TV appearances that showed millions of Americans how to unlock government grants and benefits. Matthew Lesko has spent over four decades uncovering ways for people to access funds they never knew were available,…
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Brent Pohlman
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29:45Brent Pohlman is the CEO and owner of Midwest Laboratories, a company his father founded in 1975. Starting at just 15 years old, Brent worked his way up and became CEO in 2016. Driven by faith, Brent leads from the heart, focusing on people, processes, and technology in that order. He is passionate about teaching others to lead effectively and beli…
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378 – How to Get Your First Architecture Job in a Crappy Economy!
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36:58On this episode of Inside the Firm, the guys give their best advice to all you Spring architectural graduates on how to get your first architecture job in a crappy economy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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377 – Do The New Building Codes Actually Save Money?
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20:44On this episode of Inside the Firm, You’re never going to believe it but the new 2024 building codes are actually set to save everyone money, don’t believe us?! Tune in to find out. ! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Frank Iglesias
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25:16Frank Iglesias is a seasoned real estate entrepreneur with experience in hundreds of deals across various exit strategies. Known for his solutions-oriented approach, Frank has consistently created successful outcomes for all parties, even in seemingly impossible situations. Since 2008, he has built his business through strong relationships and has …
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376 – Colorado House Bill 25-1261 Will Skyrocket Housing Costs
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29:38On this episode of Inside the Firm, Your Q4 EntreArchitect Small Firm Business Pulse Report plus how Colorado House Bill 25-1261 Will Skyrocket Housing Costs! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Jeff Patterson
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29:11Jeff Patterson has over 36 years of experience, practicing and teaching the meditative and martial arts. As the founder of Northwest Fighting Arts/Portland Tai Chi Academy and The Yielding Warrior, where he emphasizes the transformative power of meditative and martial arts practices, particularly the yielding concept. He has published two books and…
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with John Taft
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24:52John Taft is a partner at the renowned architecture firm Backen and Backen. He has been instrumental in designing some of California’s most renowned wineries, including Dana Estates, Davis Estates, Larkmead, and more. His restaurant work is equally distinguished, The Restaurant at Phantom Creek Estates was lauded as the best place to eat “anywhere-…
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375 – Will Banning Gas Stations Lead to Affordable Housing?
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22:46On this episode of Inside the Firm, the NAHB is claiming that the multifamily market will stabilize at the end of 2025, then will banning gas stations lead to affordable housing, and finally Jack Dorsey reads. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Morning Coffee with Evgeniy Kharam
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22:02Evgeniy Kharam is a cybersecurity expert and the Vice President of Architecture at the Herjavec Group, with a career spanning from firewall deployment engineer to industry leader. Known for his resilience both personally and professionally, Evgeniy has navigated the evolving cybersecurity landscape with a unique, broad perspective, helping enterpri…
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Marcos Santa Ana
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31:35Marcos is the owner of an architect-led design-build company focused on spatial clarity and thoughtful details serving Southern California and beyond. With an advanced knowledge of the building process and encyclopedic familiarity with materials, we blend the expertise of architects, builders and custom fabricators to create understated, harmonious…
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Monday Morning Coffee with Ignacio Rodriguez
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31:55This Week on Monday Morning Coffee with Inside The Firm, we are joined by Ignacio Rodriguez, CEO of IR Architects. Ignacio co-founded the firm in 2012 with his wife Lauren. IR Architects specializes in luxury estates and custom coastal homes ranging from 5,000-70,000 square feet. To date, the firm has designed more than a half-billion dollars of co…
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