Inside The Firm

Enoch Sears is the creator and host of the Business of Architecture Podcast and creator of the online Business Course Smart Practice Method. He is a long time friend of the show, and most importantly a father of 6 kids. Join us as we explore what's holding your business back and how creating a better business leads to a better life.

On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex share’s the secrets of Principal, Tactic, and Practice which amount to one simple change that will change your firm’s efficiency, then a Christmas party idea, finally remote workers are just pretending to work, who knew?! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Brian Miller is the Vice President of Marketing at ARCAT. With over 30 years of experience within the commercial construction industry, Brian has consulted with over 200 building product manufacturers and dozens of the area’s better known AEC firms, giving him a unique insight into the marketplace, its complexities, and its opportunities.

On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance “The Oracle” Cayko gives everyone his perspective on what he thinks this recession will really be like, then why it’s not Architect’s job to spearhead climate change, wood prices are retreating and construction is slowing down in Denver, next why the private sector employment rate is fully recovered but not the public, Nick is back with Nick reads and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Carson Cradduck is a Marketing Manager for The Sherwin-Williams Paint Company. He has worked in the paint and coatings industry for over 25 years. In his current role, Carson oversees the color and specification resources for Architect and Design Accounts for the Midwestern Division. Before his current position, he worked in the Chicago Market as the Sherwin-Williams Architectural Account Executive. His other experiences include store manager, estimator, and commercial sales representative. He has a Business Marketing degree from Eastern Illinois University. He holds certifications as a NACE Level 1 Inspector and a CSI, Construction Document Technologist.

Tim Ashford began his career in the door industry in 1999. Working in rural Western Nebraska, he learned service and installations on both residential and commercial doors. During this time, he developed his skill in product knowledge, installation ability, and diagnostic and technical expertise. 7 years later, he moved into management and had the opportunity to manage a few different sized door companies throughout the Intermountain West and the Midwest. This 8 year period allowed him to lead diverse teams in all aspects of dealer operations: sales, installation, office, and supplier relationships. It was also during this time that he honed his sales ability, and developed his unique, and successful selling style, catering to the garage door industry. In 2014 Tim took the opportunity to work for a major garage door manufacturing company as a District Sales Manager, and has held several progressively different roles within the companies he has worked with. Today, Tim is the Vice President of Sales and Marketi

Jenn Tuetken is the Senior Manager of Innovation and Design at Pella Corporation. With a strong background in thoughtful, attainable consumer goods and products for national brands, she leads a team responsible for research, ideation, conceptualization, and development of innovations directly stemmed from product strategy and end user needs. She joined Pella Corporation’s Innovation team as Senior Industrial Designer in January 2017. Jenn's professional passions include trends analysis, STEEP level guidance on product integrations as well as end user insights to support modern design and innovation in windows, door, and fenestration products. Jenn graduated with a B.S. in Industrial Design with a minor in Business from Arizona State University. Jim Mansueto is a veteran Pella Corporation employee who has held numerous sales and marketing positions over the years. An engineer by training and a long-time architecture enthusiast, Jim is Business Development Director for the Luxury Division of Pella. Jim’s ro

Bonnie Sharphouse, LEED AP, is a Sustainability Manager for GAF. Bonnie has more than 15 years of consulting and industry experience in sustainability strategy design and execution for the manufacturing, chemical, and energy sectors. Bonnie is responsible for driving GAF’s product sustainability strategy and initiatives. She works across the business to explore innovative ways to reduce waste and improve product transparency, and to provide tools and resources to help customers meet their sustainability goals. She holds undergraduate and master’s degrees in Environmental Sciences & Policy from the College of William & Mary and Johns Hopkins University. James R. Kirby, AIA, is an architect in GAF’s Building Enclosure Research + Innovation group. Jim has a Masters of Architecture—Structures Option and is a licensed architect. His 30+ years in the roofing industry has covered low-slope, steep-slope, metal, and SPF roofing, as well as green roofs and solar. Jim writes and presents about building & ro

Having worked in oncology, neuroscience, and diagnostics, Michael Biarnes has dedicated his career to improving patient outcomes in the healthcare sector. Along the way, he discovered his passion for mentorship and advising, striving to help individuals define success for themselves and take tangible steps towards achieving a happier, more balanced, and fulfilling life while achieving their career aspirations. He is the author of Redefining Success and is our guest on Inside the firm.

On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex explore the idea that it might not be ethical to purchase a lithium battery powered EV, then why it’s OK to not win every sale, how rising interest rates are slowing housing production, next the battle between speed and quality, Nick is back with Nick reads and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance’s wife hosts none other than Lance on a special Inside the Firm Episode you don’t want to miss! What drives Lance? What does he do to get all that he needs to get done on a day-to-day basis as a serial entrepreneur? Tune in to find out!

Eugene Colberg is a Brooklyn-based architect with over 25 years of experience producing award-winning architecture and interiors in the United States and internationally. As Principal of Colberg Architecture (www.colbergarchitecture.com), he has designed imaginative and environmentally sensitive projects across the residential and commercial sectors.

On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex revisit why sending someone home can be a good thing and why paying them during it is worth it, then an update on inflation and the housing market, why the work from home revolution is fading, special guest Sam Hyde reads for Nick, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Christian Giordano is Driven by a quest for learning with 25+ years of experience, He is reimagining the building industry with a progressive approach as president and co-owner of Mancini Duffy, a national design firm with a 100+-year-old history and tech-forward approach based in New York City. In 2020 Christian Launched the patent-pending The Toolbelt, a software suite that allows users to explore and manipulate 3D models collaboratively to make decisions together. He is also the host The Anti-Architect Podcast to share his futurist approach to design and architecture.

On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex explain why sending someone home from work is actually OK, Jamie Dimon issues a dire warning about the economy but we state why he’s wrong, why the Great Resignation is turning into the Great Refret, Nick is back with Nick Reads, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Jeff Cohen is an entrepreneur and founder of six businesses. He has also worked with over 300 CEO's for eight years to test and implement his “Count-On-Able” method and patent pending process. In his new book Count-On-Able, A Practical Guide to Lift, Shift and Empower YOU and Your Team, he lays out the number one impact to every business and a simple structured approach that eliminates this problem.

On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex asks if your helping is actually hurting the team, then what are the benefits you can offer doing design/build services, Denzel Washington reads, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Join us as we explore the awesome story of Bolanle Williams-Olley. She is CFO and Co-owner of Mancini, a 100+-year-old tech-driven architecture and design firm headquartered in NYCJ. In addition to her C-suite role, she is a mom of two and a highly-rated and dynamic leader with 14+ years of experience in finance in the built industry. She is also the author of BUILD BOLDLY: Chart Your Unique Career Path and Lead with Courage which is a practical playbook written to ignite individuals and leaders to take bold, courageous action and craft their own unique career playbooks for success. Bolanle is the founder of several impact organizations for improving education in a low-income school in Nigeria (where she was raised), empowering women in the A/E/C industry and at small design firms, as well as creating awareness about NGOs across Nigeria.

On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance tells us all about his experience as an expert architectural witness after being subpoenaed to court, why you should consider being an expert witness, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Edwin Carrion is a God-made millionaire, family-oriented, investor, and mentor. Throughout his run, he has founded several multimillion-dollar companies that specialize in real estate development, transportation and logistics, investment, and business education and consulting. Backed by 20 years of extensive experience in various industries, Edwin Carrion now shares his passion for entrepreneurship by mentoring others, since he realized most people don’t live a fulfilled life. Simply because people believe success comes at the cost of poor family life, unbalanced life, or compromising their values to achieve success. Edwin guides people in the path to living life to the fullest, by having balance in all areas. Edwin often says, "I am here to share knowledge with aspiring entrepreneurs and to address the problems by sharing what I know and learned from experiences."