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by Rachel Gresham, Ali Alsaleh
Built for Business is the AIA podcast on the business of architecture - covering firm leadership, practice management, client relationships, and how architects build profitable, thriving firms.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 0m
Taking Calculated Risk and Promoting Transparency in Practice with Halie Chandler, AIA and Blake Daniels, AIA
Can transparency be a competitive advantage? Blake Daniels and Halie Chandler of DanielsChandler discuss how they built a thriving architecture firm by sharing business metrics with employees, embracing calculated risk, and creating a culture where everyone understands how the business works. Their approach challenges traditional firm leadership and offers a roadmap for sustainable growth.
- 1 weeks ago53 min
Expanding the Value of Architecture beyond Traditional Practice with Brad Lukanic, AIA
Architecture firms can’t rely on the same playbook forever. Brad Lukanic, CEO of CannonDesign, discusses growth through innovation, the power of strategic frameworks over strategic plans, building long-term client relationships, and why AI may reshape how architects work, but not why they matter.
- 1 weeks ago52 min
Driving Business Performance through Integration and Sustainability with Wendy Rogers, FAIA
How do you build a firm that lasts and leads? Wendy Rogers, CEO of LPA and leader of the 2025 AIA Architecture Firm Award recipient, shares how a commitment to sustainability, integrated practice, and people-first culture helped transform LPA from a 40-person firm into a nationally recognized design leader. From business strategy and resilience to innovation and long-term growth, Wendy offers practical insights for architects looking to build stronger firms and create lasting impact.
- 1 weeks ago18 min
Welcome to the AIA: Built for Business podcast
Why do so many architects struggle with business, and what can be done about it? In this inaugural episode of AIA Built for Business, hosts Rachel Gresham, AIA,MBA and Ali Alsaleh, Assoc. AIA introduce the podcast, share their personal journeys through architecture and entrepreneurship, and explore the business acumen gap facing the profession. They discuss why firm culture, project management, and business prosperity matter, and how AIA resources can help architects build stronger, more successful practices.
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Built for Business is the AIA podcast on the business of architecture - covering firm leadership, practice management, client relationships, and how architects build profitable, thriving firms.
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