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276: Architects and Travel feat. George Smart

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Architecture and Travel

In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katie Kengas welcomed George Smart to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Listen to the conversation as we talked with George, Founder, and CEO of USModernist, the world's largest nonprofit educational archive dedicated to the documentation, preservation, and promotion of Modernist residential design.

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275: Unreasonable Hospitality feat. Will Guidara

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:01:00 -0400

How can you improve your client experience?

In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katie Kengas welcomed Will Guidara to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Listen the conversation as we talked with Will, renowned restauranteur and author of “Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect.”

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274: Win Without Pitching feat. Blair Enns

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:01:00 -0400

In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katie Kengas welcomed Blair Enns to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Blair is the founder of Win Without Pitching, the sales training and coaching organization for creative professionals, the author of The Win Without Pitching Manifesto and Pricing Creativity: A Guide to Profit Beyond the Billable Hour. He co-hosts of the popular podcast 2Bobs: Conversations on the Art of Creative Entrepreneurship with David Baker. Blair is on a mission to change the way creative services are bought and sold the world over.

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273: The Intersection of Place and Longevity feat. Ryan Frederick

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Where is the intersection of place and healthy longevity?

In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katie Kangas welcomed senior housing and aging-in-place expert, Ryan Frederick to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Ryan is the Founder and CEO of Here (formerly Smart Living 360), and he’s also the Author of “Right Place, Right Time: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Home for the Second Half of Life.” Listen to the conversation as we talked about aging, architecture, and longevity.

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Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:01:00 -0400

What are the steps to becoming prolifically innovative?

In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katharine MacPhail welcomed Carla Johnson to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Listen to the conversation as we talked with Carla Johnson, the Author of our Context & Clarity Book Club book for the month of March, “RE:Think Innovation.” We’ll talk about how to unlock the creative process and how to systematize innovation.

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268: Innovating The Built Environment feat. KP Reddy

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Where will innovation in the built environment come from?

In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katharine MacPhail welcomed KP Reddy to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Listen to the conversation as we talked with KP, the Founder, and CEO of Shadow Ventures, a firm that invests in startups innovating the built environment.

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267: Envision New Possibilities feat. Kimberly Dowdell

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Can you envision new possibilities for the world around you?

In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katharine MacPhail welcomed Kimberly Dowdell to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Listen to the conversation as we talk with Kimberly who is a Principal at HOK, a Past-President of NOMA, and will be the 100th President of the American Institute of Architects where she ran on the platform of “Envision New Possibilities.”

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266: Women Who Shape Architecture feat. She Builds

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Who are the women who have shaped architecture?

In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katharine MacPhail welcome all three Co-Hosts of the She Builds Podcast to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Listen to the conversation as we talk with Norgie Rivas, Jessica Rogers, and Lizi Raar, friends from architecture school who wanted to tell the seldom-told stories of women who build; women whose worth is not taught in schools, but who have shaped the industries of architecture, construction, and development over the last century.

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265: Sketch Like An Architect feat. David Drazil

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0400

How do you understand, develop, and present ideas?

In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katharine MacPhail welcome David Drazil to Context & Clarity LIVE. David is an architect, an artist, the Creator of "Sketch Like An Architect," and the book and course of the same name.

Listen to the conversation as David joins us to talk about the tools we use to understand, develop, and present our ideas.

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264: The ROI of Educating Clients feat. Marcus Sheridan

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0400

How should you educate the public (and your clients) about architecture?

In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katharine MacPhail welcome Marcus Sheridan to Context & Clarity LIVE. Marcus is a marketing and sales expert and the author of our February Book Club book, “They Ask, You Answer”.

Listen to the conversation as Marcus joins us to talk about the responsibility and ROI of educating potential clients.

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263: Your Unique Value feat. Tyler Suomala

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0400

What value do you bring to your clients and your work?

In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katharine MacPhail welcome Tyler Suomala to Context & Clarity LIVE. Tyler does business development for Monograph and is the creator of Tyler Tactics where he helps architects communicate their unique value and attract high-quality clients.

Listen to the conversation as Tyler joins us to talk about communicating your unique value.

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262: The Future of Architecture feat. Lakisha Woods

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:01:00 -0400

What is the future of the profession of architecture?

In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katharine MacPhail welcome Lakisha Woods, CEO of the American Institute of Architects, to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Listen to the conversation as Lakisha joins us to talk about the future of architecture and architects’ impact on the future of the built environment.

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261: Explaining Architecture feat. Stewart Hicks

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:01:00 -0400

How do you explain architecture?

In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katharine MacPhail welcome Steward Hicks, architect, educator, storyteller, and YouTube star, to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Listen to the conversation as Stewart joins us to talk about how and why to explain architecture.

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260: Mindfulness and Architecture feat. Pandit Dasa

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:01:00 -0400

How can mindfulness change the way we practice?

In this podcast episode, Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katharine MacPhail welcome Pandit Dasa, former monk, an authority on the future of work, resilience, mindfulness, and mental health, and the author of "Urban Monk" and "Closing the Apps: How to be Mindful at Work and at Home,” to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Listen to the conversation as Pandit joins us to talk about the power of mindfulness in our homes, our lives, and our work.

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259: The Future of the Shopping Mall feat. Alexandra Lange

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:01:00 -0400

What’s the future of the shopping mall?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Alexandra Lange - The Future of the Shopping Mall. Alexandra Lange is an architecture and design critic and author of "Meet Me By The Fountain: An Inside History Of The Mall".

In the original conversation, we discuss the history and future of the American shopping mall.

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258: Learning to Lead feat. Leo MacLeod

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:01:00 -0400

How do you learn to be a leader? How can we help others develop their talent?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Leo MacLeod - Learning to Lead. Leo MacLeod is a coach, trainer, pie maker, author of, “From the Ground Up: Stories and Lessons from Architects and Engineers Who Learned to Be Leaders".

In the original conversation, we discuss the transitions we’ve all gone through to get to where we are and how we can help others grow and excel.

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257: Applying the Proximity Principle to your Goals feat. Ken Coleman

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:01:00 -0400

How can you accomplish your goals by employing the Proximity Principle?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Ken Coleman - Applying the Proximity Principle to your Goals. Ken Coleman is the Host of the Ken Coleman Show and Author of “The Proximity Principle”.

In the original conversation, we discuss the Proximity Principle and how you can apply it to achieve your biggest goals.

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256: Architects and the Future feat. Emily Grandstaff-Rice

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:01:00 -0400

What’s the future of the profession of architecture?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and guest co-host Mandy Freeland backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Emily Grandstaff-Rice - Architects and the Future. Emily Grandstaff-Rice is President of the American Institute of Architects.

In the original conversation, we discuss the future of the profession, the impact architects can (and should) make in 2023 and beyond, and how entrepreneurial small firms fit into that future.

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255: Small Firm M&A feat. Jamie Claire Kiser

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Are mergers and acquisitions possible for small firms?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Jamie Claire Kiser - Small Firm M&A. Jamie Claire Kiser is Principal and Director of Advisory Services for Zweig Group.

In the original conversation, we discuss the future of mergers and acquisitions and whether or not discussions of M&A are valid in the small firm world.

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254: A More Sustainable Future feat. Melissa Wackerle

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:01:00 -0400

How can we make the built environment more sustainable?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Melissa Wackerl - A More Sustainable Future. Melissa Wackerle is a change agent, and sustainability and resiliency strategist.

In the original conversation, we discuss the future of resilience and sustainability in the built environment.

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REPLAY: Architect and Developer feat. Jonathan Segal

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How can someone be both Architect and Developer?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail backstage for an encore presentation of a "best of" conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Jonathan Segal - Architect and Developer. Jonathan Segal is an Architect, Developer, and Creator of the Architect As Developer courses.

In the original conversation, we talked about architecture, development, and even the future of education and practice.

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REPLAY: Standing Out feat. Jesse Cole

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How can you stand out as an architect?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail backstage for an encore presentation of a "best of" conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Jesse Cole - Standing Out. Jesse Cole is the Owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team and Author of “Find Your Yellow Tux: How to Be Successful by Standing Out”.

In the original conversation, Jesse talked with us about doing the opposite of what's expected, delivering an unforgettable client experience, and standing out in an authentic way.

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253: Tech-First Innovation in Architecture feat. Christian Giordano

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How can tech-first innovation change the AEC industry?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Christian Giordano - Tech-First Innovation in Architecture. Christian Giordano is an Architect, President, and Co-Owner of Mancini Duffy, and Host of The Anti-Architect podcast.

In the original conversation, we discuss radically rethinking the future of the practice of architecture.

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252: Architecture Practice Franchise feat. Lisa Raynes

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:01:00 -0400

What if you had an architecture firm that worked for you?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Lisa Raynes - Architecture Practice Franchise. Lisa Raynes is an architect and Founder of the architectural practice franchise, Pride Road.

In the original conversation, we discuss business systems, what our business can do for us, and the franchise model.

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REPLAY: Out of Architecture feat. Erin Pellegrino + Jake Rudin

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Is there more than architecture?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail present an encore presentation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Erin Pellegrino + Jake Rudin - Out of Architecture. Erin Pellegrino and Jake Rubin are Co-Founders of Out Of Architecture.

In the original conversation, Erin and Jake help us understand the value of our skills and education and what lies beyond architecture.

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251: What is the Power of Place feat. Ryan Frederick

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:01:00 -0400

What is the power of place?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Ryan Frederick - What is the Power of Place. Ryan Frederick is an author, nationally recognized thought leader on the connection between place and health, and Founder of SmartLiving 360.

In the original conversation, Ryan joins us to follow up his presentation with a deeper dive into the power of place.

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250: The Business Case for EDI+J feat. Antoinette Bunkley

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:01:00 -0400

What’s the business case for doing the right thing?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and guest co-host Mandy Freeland backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Antoinette Bunkley - The Business Case for EDI+J. Antoinette Bunkley is an expert on diversity training, and leader of CO Architects’ Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice (EDI+J) initiatives.

In the original conversation, we discuss the business case for EDI+J.

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249: Mentorship and the Future of Architecture feat. Carl Sergio

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:01:00 -0400

When is mentorship most important?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and guest co-host Mandy Freeland backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Carl Sergio - Mentorship and the Future of Architecture. Carl Sergio is an architect and mentor.

In the original conversation, we discuss mentors, mentorship, and mentoring.

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248: Architects' Post-Pandemic Brands feat. Emily Soccorsy

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How do architects’ brands need to change post-pandemic?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Emily Soccorsy - Architects' Post-Pandemic Brands. Emily Soccorsy is a brand strategist, Co-Founder, and CEO of Root + River.

In the original conversation, we discuss your brand, your work, what’s changed, and what needs to change.

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247: The Financial Mindset Fix feat. Joyce Marter

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How does your mindset affect your financial health?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Joyce Marter - The Financial Mindset Fix. Joyce Marter is an entrepreneur, psychotherapist, and author of “The Financial Mindset Fix".

In the original conversation, we discuss the links between how you treat yourself, your relationships with others, and the way you approach your finances.

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246: Tech and Working ON the Profession feat. Evan Troxel

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Working ON not IN the profession?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Evan Troxel - Tech and Working ON the Profession. Evan Troxelis an Architect, Host of the podcast TRXL, and Architectural Community Director for TECT.

In the original conversation, we talk with Matias about artificial intelligence and architecture, this time, focusing on ethics and AI.

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245: Ethics, AI, Architecture feat. Matias del Campo

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:01:00 -0400

What are the ethical questions related to artificial intelligence?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Matias del Campo - Ethics, AI, Architecture. Matias del Campo is an Architect, Director of the AR2IL Laboratory at the University of Michigan, Co-Founder of the architecture firm SPAN, and Author of two books that explore the implications of the use of tools like artificial intelligence.

In the original conversation, we talk with Matias about artificial intelligence and architecture, this time, focusing on ethics and AI.

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244: Behave Culture feat. Alfonso Wenker & Trina Olson

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:01:00 -0400

What does the future of architecture firm culture look like?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Alfonso Wenker & Trina Olson - Behave Culture. Alfonso Wenker and Trina Olson are Co-Founders of Team Dynamics and Co-Hosts of the podcast BEHAVE.

In the original conversation, we talk with Alfonso and Trina about what our workplace culture is, what it should be, and what you can do about it.

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243: Architecture, Tech, the Future feat. Clifton Harness

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How does technology help (or hurt) architects?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Clifton Harness - Architecture, Tech, the Future. Clifton Harness is Co-Founder and CEO of TestFit.

In the original conversation, we talk with Clifton about how can technology can elevate the value of an architect.

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242: Life, Architect, Firm feat. Betsey Olenick Dougherty

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How do you balance everything through the evolution of your career, life, and firm?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Betsey Olenick Dougherty - Life, Architect, Firm. Betsey Olenick Dougherty is Managing Principal at Perkins Eastman.

In the original conversation, we talk with Betsey about starting a firm, having your family in the firm, managing a firm, and merging your firm.

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241: Managing a Firm feat. Ray Brown

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How do you manage a small architecture firm?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Ray Brown - Managing a Firm. Ray Brown is Chief Mentor and a Co-Founder at ArchiBiz.

In the original conversation, we talk with Ray about practical business advice to help architects lead, manage, and create thriving practices.

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240: Your Firm's Finances feat. Megan Dahle

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How do you get a handle on your firm’s finances?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Megan Dahle - Your Firm's Finances. Megan Dahle is a Virtual CFO, Author of “Getting Your Money Right,” and Creator of Keep More Profit.

In the original conversation, we talk with Megan about what really matters when it comes to your business finances.

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239: AEC Entrepreneurship feat. Mark Zweig

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:01:00 -0400

What are the simple truths behind starting, building, and running your business?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Ian Motley - Fees and Profit. Mark Zweig is an Entrepreneur, Teacher, and Founder and Chairman of the Zweig Group.

In the original conversation, we talk with Mark about the wisdom he’s found in starting, building, and running his various businesses.

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238: Fees & Profit feat. Ian Motley

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How can architects increase fees and profit margins?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Ian Motley - Fees and Profit. How can architects increase fees and profit margins?

In the original conversation, we talk with Ian about finding better clients, winning better projects, and charging better fees.

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237: Introvert living as an Extrovert feat. Jessica Pan

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How can you live life to the fullest as an introvert?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Jessica Pan - Introvert living as an Extrovert. Jessica Pan is the author of “Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come: One Introvert's Year of Saying Yes".

In the original conversation, we talk with Jessica about her book and what she learned about life as an introvert by spending a year living like an extrovert.

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236: Responding to Trends feat. Bob Fisher

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How can architects identify and respond to trends?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Bob Fisher - Design Intelligence - Responding to Trends. Bob Fisher is Principal of DesignIntelligence.

In the original conversation, we talk with Bob about how to identify trends and how to respond to trends in your business.

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235: An Inclusive, Diverse Future feat. Tiffany Brown

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How can we ensure an inclusive and diverse future for the architecture profession?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Tiffany Brown - An Inclusive, Diverse Future. Tiffany D. Brow is Executive Director of the National Organization of Minority Architects and the Founder of 400 Forward.

In the original conversation, we talk with Tiffany about NOMA, Project Pipeline, 400 Forward, and the future of the profession.

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234: Building a Architect/Contractor Team feat. Brad Leavitt

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How do you build a good architect/contractor team?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Brad Leavitt - Building a Architect/Contractor Team. Brad Leavitt is the Founder and President of AFT Construction.

In the original conversation, Brad helps us understand how we can build a good architect/contractor team.

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233: How to Get Different feat. Mike Michalowicz

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How do you Get Different?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and special guest Mandy Freeland backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Mike Michalowicz - How to Get Different. Mike Michalowicz is the Author of books such as “Profit First,” “Fix This Next,” and now “Get Different: Marketing That Can’t Be Ignored.”

In the original conversation, Mike helps us understand why we have to market and how to market in a way that makes us different because we are different.

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232: Brand, PR, and Social Media feat. Cavin Costello

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How can small firm architects implement brand building, public relations, and social media?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Cavin Costello - Brand, PR, and Social Media. Cavin Costello is the Principal Architect of The Ranch Mine.

In the original conversation, Cavin helps us understand how small firm architects can build brands using public relations and social media.

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Best of C&C: Architect & Developer feat. James Petty

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How can an architect also become a developer?

In this episode, we reshare one of our favorite conversations of Context & Clarity LIVE! In September 2021, Jeff Echols and Katharine MacPhail welcomed James Petty, architect and author of "Architect & Developer: A Guide to Self-Initiating Projects".

James shared what he’s learned from his journey to be architect and developer and his recommendations for other architects that want to take the same journey.

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Best of C&C: Building Science Fight Club feat. Christine Williamson

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:01:00 -0400

What's the first rule of the Building Science Fight Club?

In this episode, we reshare one of our favorite conversations of Context & Clarity LIVE! In May 2021, Jeff Echols and Katharine MacPhail welcomed Christine Williamson, Building Scientist, educator, and Host of the Building Science Fight Club

Listen as we explored building science... how it evolves, how it will be impacted by material costs, and how to keep up with it all.

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231: Out of Architecture feat. Erin Pellegrino and Jake Rudin

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Is there more than architecture?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Erin Pellegrino + Jake Rudin - Out Of Architecture. Erin Pellegrino and Jake Rudin are Co-Founders of Out of Architecture

In the original conversation, Erin and Jake help us understand the value of our skills and education and what lies beyond architecture.

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230: What stories should architects tell? feat. Rain Bennett

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:01:00 -0400

What stories should architects tell?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Rain Bennett - What Stories Should Architects Tell? Rain Bennett, keynote speaker, storytelling coach, and author of “Six Second Stories".

In the original conversation, Rain helps us understand what stories we should be telling and how to tell those stories.

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229: Can AI Save Architecture? feat. Eitan Tsarfati

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Can AI save architecture?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Eitan Tsarfati - Can AI Save Architecture? Eitan Tsarfati is the Co-Founder of CmyCasa (acquired by Autodesk) and Co-Founder and CEO of SWAPP.

In the original conversation, Eitan helps us understand what AI is doing in real-world architecture projects today.

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228: The Architecture of Motherhood feat. Gloria Kloter

Tue, 31 May 2022 00:01:00 -0400

The Architecture of Motherhood

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Gloria Kloter - The Architecture of Motherhood. Gloria Kloter is the Founder of Glow Architects, advocate for women and foreign architects, and author of the soon-to-be-released “The Architecture of Motherhood".

In the original conversation, Gloria helped us understand the unique challenges of women and foreign architects.

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227: Make More without Working More feat. Jonathan Stark

Tue, 24 May 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How can you make more without working more?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Jonathan Stark - Make More without Working More. Jonathan Stark is the author of “Hourly Billing Is Nuts” and host of the Ditching Hourly podcast.

In the original conversation, Jonathan help us understand how to increase our profits, how to work less but make more, and how to stop trading dollars for hours.

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226: How to Be in an Office feat. Michael Celauro, Michael Riscica, and Rachel Gresham

Tue, 17 May 2022 00:01:00 -0400

What's it like to work in architecture?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Panel Discussion - How to Be in an Office. On March 25th, SCI-Arc hosted a panel discussion titled “How to be in an office.” We think the topic deserves a better conversation. Michael Riscica is the Founder of Young Architect, Rachel Gresham is an Associate at TMPartners, and Mike Celauro is Department Manager at Summit Design and Engineering Services.

In the original conversation, Michael, Rachel, and Mike talk about working in architecture.

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225: AI and Architecture feat. Matias del Campo

Tue, 10 May 2022 00:01:00 -0400

What will AI mean for the future of architecture?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff, Katharine, and Chris Novelli backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Matias del Campo - AI and Architecture. Matias del Campo is Director of Architecture and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning, University of Michigan.

In the original conversation, Matias helps us put understand where AI is, where it’s going, and what its implications are for the future of architecture.

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224: Book Yourself Solid feat. Michael Port

Tue, 03 May 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How do you book yourself solid with the projects and clients you really want?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff, Katharine, and Chris Novelli backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Michael Port - Book Yourself Solid. Michael Port is the author of “Book Yourself Solid” and “Steal The Show,” and CEO of Heroic Public Speaking.

In the original conversation, Michael helps us put ideas like your ideal client and your personal brand into action to attract as many of the right clients and projects as you want.

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223: Online and On-land Tools feat. Shajay Bhooshan

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:01:00 -0400

What role will online and on-land tools play in the future of architecture?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff, Katharine, and Chris Novelli backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Shajay Bhooshan - Online and On-land Tools. Shajay Bhooshan is Associate Director at Zaha Hadid Architects and a Co-founder and Head of Computation and Design at Zaha Hadid Architects Computation and Design group (ZHACODE.

In the original conversation, Shajay helps us imagine the future of architecture and design online, on land, and on the blockchain.

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222: Networking feat. James Carbary

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How can you create content to build a network of ideal clients?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, James Carbary - A Network of Ideal Clients. James Carbary is the author of “Content-Based Networking”.

In the original conversation, James helps us understand the power of building relationships with our ideal clients and how we can do it by collaborating with them.

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221: Metaverse Architecture feat. Fatemeh Monfared

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:01:00 -0400

What does it mean to be an architect in the metaverse?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Fatemeh Monfared - An Architect in the Metaverse. Fatemeh Monfared is Founder and Chief Metaverse Architect of Spaces DAO.

In the original conversation, Fatemeh helps us understand the metaverse and NFTs better and why they matter to the future of practice or even why architects matter to the future of the metaverse.

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220: Catalyst feat. Graciela Carrilo

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How can architects be a catalyst for change?

In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Graciela Carrillo - Being A Catalyst. Graciela Carrillo is the Founder of the Powerful Speeches platform, Co-Founder of the Immigrant Architects Coalition, and Co-Chair of the AIA Long Island, Women In Architecture Committee,

In the original conversation, we talked to Graciela about being a catalyst for change, starting with your own experience.

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219: Promoting Equity feat. Pascale Sablan

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How can we promote equity beyond the built environment?

In this podcast episode, Morrisville, Vermont-based Architect, Artist, and Activist, Jay Caroli joins us backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Pascale Sablan - Equity Beyond The Built Environment. Pascale is a Senior Associate at Adjaye Associates, the President-Elect of the National Organization for Minority Architects, and the Founder of Beyond The Built Environment.

In the original conversation, we talked to Pascale about dismantling injustice and elevating diversity by engaging, elevating, educating, and collaborating.

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218: Metaverse feat. George Bileca

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:01:00 -0400

What’s the future of architecture and the meta verse?

In this podcast episode, Boston-based Architect, and Educator Isra Banks and Hopedale, Massachusetts-based Architect and Podcast Host Chris Novelli join us backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, George Bileca - Architecture and the Metaverse. George Bileca is the CEO of Voxel Architects.

In the original conversation, George discussed designing for the real world and the metaverse.

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217: Jane Walton, Architecture Firms As Works Of Art

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How can architecture firms become works of art?

In this podcast episode, Farmington, Michigan-based Architect, and Educator Kenneth Crutcher and Morrisville, Vermont-based Architect and Developer, Jay Caroli join us backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Jane Walton - Architecture Firms As Works Of Art. Jane Walton is an organization design consultant and author of “Work Is Art".

In the original conversation, Jane about taking inspiration from the world of art to organize and operate your firm.

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216: Joann Lui, Using Your Personal Brand to Create Your Own Success

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How can architects build a personal brand?

In this podcast episode, Bakersfield, California, Architect, Mandy Freeland, and Farmington, Michigan-based Architect, Kenneth Crutcher join us backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Joann Lui - Using Your Personal Brand to Create Your Own Success. Joann Lui is a personal brand strategist, Founder of Women Architects Collective, and Product Marketing Manager at Monograph.

In the original conversation, Joann talked with us about her journey of discoverty as she pursued her dream career, burned out, and learned the importance of overcoming insecurities, understanding your own definition of success and advocating for yourself by building an authentic personal brand.

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215: Jesse Cole, Standing Out

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How can you stand out as an architect?

In this podcast episode, Ithica, New York, Architect, a translator, a spec writer, and a QA/QC hawk, Christian Nielsen-Palacios and Hopedale, Massachusetts-based Architect, podcast host, and educator, Chris Novelli join us backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Jesse Cole - Standing Out. Jesse Cole is the Owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team and Author of “Find Your Yellow Tux: How to Be Successful by Standing Out”.

In the original conversation, Jesse talked with us about doing the opposite of what's expected, delivering an unforgettable client experience, and standing out in an authentic way.

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214: Declan Keefe, Positive Impact Through Cooperation

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:01:00 -0400

What kind of positive impact can architects make through cooperation?

In this podcast episode, Boston, Massachusetts, Architect, and Educator Isra Banks and Barton, Vermont-based Architect and Developer Jay Caroli join us backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Declan Keefe - Positive Impact Through Cooperation. Declan Keefe is a Co-Founder and Co-Developer at Co-Everything

In the original conversation, Declan talked with us about about thinking differently about the needs of a community and finding the most cooperative ways to meet those needs.

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213: Matt Forget, Creating Hands-On Engagement

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How can architects create hands-on engagement?

In this podcast episode, Ithaca, New York, Architect, Translator, and QA/QC Hawk, Christian Nielsen-Palacios, and Farmington, Michigan-based Architect and Educator, Kenneth Crutcher joins us backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Matt Forget - Creating Hands-On Engagement. Matt Forget is one-half of the husband-and-wife team at 5 Architecture and the Founders of Stix + Brix, a creative place for children to explore architecture.

In the original conversation, Matt talked with us about engaging the community where they are, encouraging creativity in children, and building a side business that may, one-day take over the main architectural business.

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212: Amanda Hennessey, Giving Your Best Presentation

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How can architects give the best presentation of their lives?

In this podcast episode, Massachusetts, Architect and Educator Isra Banks joins us backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Amanda Hennessey - How Architects Can Give The Best Presentations Of Their Lives. Amanda Hennessey is the founder of Boston Public Speaking and San Diego Public Speaking, part of the team at San Diego Women's Week, and the author of, "Your Guide to Public Speaking: Build Your Confidence, Find Your Voice, and Inspire Your Audience".

In the original conversation Amanda talked with us about mindsets and techniques for great public speaking. She also discussed how architects can be more engaging during in-person and virtual presentations.

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211: Ken 'Spanky' Moskowitz, Acting on Advice

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:01:00 -0400

What happens when Architects actually follow all the great advice we get?

In this podcast episode, Hopedale, Massachusetts, Architect and Podcast Host Chris Novelli joins us backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Ken 'Spanky' Moskowitz - Acting on and giving advice, Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook Style, where we welcomed Ken 'Spanky' Moskowitz, Founder & CEO of Ad Zombies, and Author of "Jab Till It Hurts: How Following Gary Vaynerchuk's Advice Helped Me Build A 7-Figure Brand". In the original conversation Spanky mentioned that there's a difference between serving your community and giving your work away for free. He also discusses how he implemented what he learned from Gary's book, and how you can do it too.

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210: Jennifer Castenson, Innovation in Architecture

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How can Architects leverage innovation to change the future of the profession?

In this podcast episode, architects and community members Mandy Freeland and Hans Breaux join us backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Jennifer Castenson - Innovation in Architecture, where we welcomed Jennifer Castenson, Vice President of Ambassador and Partner Programs at Buildxact. In the original conversation Jennifer mentioned that she doesn't believe Architects focus on Architecture anymore. She discusses the need to innovate, how sharing leads to innovation, and innovating where you have deep expertise.

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209: Michael E. Gerber, Making It as a Small Firm Architect

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:01:00 -0400

How can you 'make it' as a small firm architect?

In this podcast episode, architects and community members Isra Banks and Christian Nielsen-Palacios join us backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Michael Gerber - Making It As A Small Firm Architect, where we welcomed Michael E. Gerber, author of the E-Myth books and now, "Making It On Your Own In America (Or wherever you may happen to live), A Radical Journey Towards Self Employment." In the original conversation we asked Michael about what's changed since he wrote: "The E-Myth," how to make it today as a small firm owner, and Michael challenged small firm architects to be more entrepreurial and to rethink what architecture is.

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Best of C&C: Roxane Gay - Courage Over Confidence

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:01:00 -0400

In this episode, we reshare one of our favorite conversations of Context & Clarity LIVE! In April 2021, in a surprise twist, Jeff Echols and Katharine MacPhail don't welcome Debbie Millman, but instead, writer, Roxane Gay to talk about being creative, putting yourself out there, and hiring an architect to design a home for two professional creatives. One a writer, one a designer, both podcasters.

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Best of C&C: Jonathan Segal - Architect and Developer

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:01:00 -0400

In this episode, we reshare one of our favorite conversations of Context & Clarity LIVE! In October 2021, Jeff Echols and special guest Co-Host, Mandy Freeland welcomed Jonathan Segal, Architect, Developer, and Creator of the Architect As Developer courses, to Context & Clarity LIVE. In this conversation Jonathan talked with us about architecture, development, the future of education and practice, and more!

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Best of C&C: Seth Godin - Well, how did I get here?

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:01:00 -0400

In this episode, we reshare one of our favorite conversations of Context & Clarity LIVE! Back in March 2021, we welcomed Seth Godin, host of the Akimbo podcast, founder of altMBA, author of "The Practice," and a dozen other business books you should read. Some of the topics we discussed in this conversation were:

• How are architects perceived by the public?

• What affects that perception?

• What can architects do to change that perception?

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Jennifer Castenson - Leveraging Innovation in Architecture

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:01:00 -0400

How can Architects leverage innovation to change the future of the profession?

That's where we'll start our conversation today on Context & Clarity LIVE.

Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katharine MacPhail welcomed Jennifer Castenson, Vice President of Ambassador and Partner Programs at BuildXACT, to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Join the Context & Clarity LIVE conversation every Thursday as we talk to a special guest about the topics that matter most to the success of small firm architects.

Last week, Jennifer talked with us about what innovation is, why we need innovation, and what small firm architects need to do in order to be more innovative.

Share your experience, and advice, and bring your questions to the conversation every Thursday at 4:00 pm ET on Facebook in the EntreArchitect Community Facebook Group, on Jeff's LinkedIn and Twitter profiles, the EntreArchitect YouTube channel, or the EntreArchitect Twitch stream.

We also preview the conversations in our 30-Minute Coffee Talk inside the Context & Clarity Club on the Clubhouse App every Thursday morning at 9:00 am ET.

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Michael E. Gerber - Making It As A Small Firm Architect

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:01:00 -0400

"How do you ‘make it’ as a Small Firm Architect in 2021 and beyond?

That's where we'll start our conversation today on Context & Clarity LIVE.

Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katharine MacPhail welcomed Michael E. Gerber, Author of The E-Myth, The E-Myth Revisited, Co-Author of The E-Myth Architect, and now, ""Making It On Your Own In America (Or wherever you may happen to live), A Radical Journey Towards Self Employment,"" to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Join the Context & Clarity LIVE conversation every Thursday as we talk to a special guest about the topics that matter most to the success of small firm architects.

Last week, Michael talked with us about the need for architects to be entrepreneurial and even rethinking what the architecture of architecture is in order to change the way architecture is practiced in the future.

We also preview the conversations in our 30-Minute Coffee Talk inside the Context & Clarity Club on the Clubhouse App every Thursday morning at 9:00 am ET."

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Lessons on risk from the insurance and legal perspectives

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:01:00 -0400

"On Context & Clarity LIVE, we talked to Zach Waters, CEO of Black Swan Risk Management, AND Steve Litchfield, Founding Partner of Litchfield Law PC, about using contracts, communication, and insurance to manage or even mitigate risk. In other words risk management from both the insurance and legal perspectives.

What are our big takeaways from the conversation and how will our audience of small firm architects apply what we learned from Zach and Steve?

Jeff and Co-Host, Katharine MacPhail are joined backstage by Detroit, Michigan, Architect, and Educator, Kenneth Crutcher, to break down the conversation, share his biggest takeaways, and talk about how he's going to apply Zach Waters and Stephen Litchfield's advice to his work.

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Zach Waters and Stephen Litchfield - Managing Risk

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:01:00 -0400

How can architects manage or reduce risk? That's where we started our conversation on Thursday’s Context & Clarity LIVE.

Jeff Echols and Co-Host Katharine White MacPhail welcomed Zach Waters, CEO of Black Swan Risk Management, AND Steve Litchfield, Founding Partner of Litchfield Law PC, to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Join the Context & Clarity LIVE conversation every Thursday as we talk to a special guest about the topics that matter most to the success of small firm architects.

Last week, Zach and Steve talked with us about using contracts, communication, and insurance to manage or even mitigate risk. In other words risk management from both the insurance and legal perspectives.

We also preview the conversations in our 30-Minute Coffee Talk inside the Context & Clarity Club on the Clubhouse App every Thursday morning at 9:00 am ET.

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Jeff Echols - Reflecting on Building a Community

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:01:00 -0400

How are communities built? Last week we observed the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, so we took a break from Context & Clarity LIVE.

Instead of our usual format, Jeff Echols reflects on what Context & Clarity is and how it came to be.

From a conversation between Mark R. LePage and Jeff on April 3rd, 2020, to four hundred Context & Clarity conversations, forty-one Context & Clarity LIVEs, and 175 Clubhouse rooms, and more importantly a community that's willing to travel the globe to support each other.

Join the Context & Clarity LIVE conversation every Thursday as we talk to a special guest about the topics that matter most to the success of small firm architects.

Last week, Jeff talked about what Context & Clarity means and who's helped to build this community.

Share your experience, and advice, and bring your questions to the conversation Thursday at 4:00 pm ET on Facebook in the EntreArchitect Community Facebook Group, on Jeff's LinkedIn profile, the EntreArchitect YouTube channel, or the EntreArchitect Twitch stream.

We’ll also preview the conversation in our 30-Minute Coffee Talk inside the Context & Clarity Club on the Clubhouse App Thursday morning at 9:00 am ET.

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Lessons on equitable practice and hybrid workplace

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:01:00 -0400

"On Context & Clarity LIVE, we talked to Diana Nicklaus, Architect and a Co-Founder of SAAM Architecture, about the intersection of equitable practice and the hybrid workplace.

What are our big takeaways from the conversation and how will our audience of small firm architects apply what we learned from Diana?

Jeff and Co-Host, Katharine MacPhail are joined backstage by Boston, Massachuesetts, Architect, and Educator, Isra Banks, and Bakersfield, California, Architect, Mandy Freeland, to break down the conversation, share their biggest takeaways, and talk about how they're going to apply Diana Nicklaus' advice to their work."

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Diana Nicklaus - Equitable Practice and Hybrid Workplace

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:01:00 -0400

How do equitable practice and the hybrid workplace intersect?

That's where we'll start our conversation on today’s Context & Clarity LIVE.

Katharine White MacPhail and I will welcome Diana Nicklaus, Architect and President & CEO of saam architecture, to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Join the conversation today as we talk to Diana about what equitable practice means and how hybrid workplaces of the past, present, and future relate.

Share your experience, and advice, and bring your questions to the conversation today at 4:00 pm ET on Facebook in the EntreArchitect Community Facebook Group, on my LinkedIn profile, the EntreArchitect YouTube channel, the EntreArchitect Twitch stream, or my Twitter profile.

We’ll also preview the conversation in our 30-Minute Coffee Talk inside the Context & Clarity Club on the Clubhouse App this morning at 9:00 am ET.

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Lessons on business entities and licensure with Christian Nielsen-Palacios and Kenneth Crutcher

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:01:00 -0400

"On Context & Clarity LIVE, we talked to Patti Harris, Entrepreneur and Lawyer, the importance (and complexities) of business entities and licenses for architects.

What are our big takeaways from the conversation and how will our audience of small firm architects apply what we learned from Patti?

Jeff and Co-Host, Katharine MacPhail are joined backstage by Ithica, New York, Architect, Specifications Writer, and Translator, Christian Nielsen-Palacios, and Farmington, Michigan, Architect and Educator, Kenneth Crutcher, to break down the conversation, share their biggest takeaways, and talk about how they're going to apply Patti Harris' advice to their work."

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Patti Harris - Business Entities and Licensure for Architects

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:01:00 -0400

What are the best practices when it comes to setting up business entities and licensure for architects?

That's where we'll start our conversation on today’s Context & Clarity LIVE.

Katharine White MacPhail and I will welcome Patti Harris, Attorney, Entrepreneur, and Founder of LicenseSure LLC, to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Join the conversation today as we talk to Patti about the importance (and complexities) of business entities and licenses for architects.

Share your experience, and advice, and bring your questions to the conversation today at 4:00 pm ET on Facebook in the EntreArchitect Community Facebook Group, on Jeff's LinkedIn profile, the EntreArchitect YouTube channel, the EntreArchitect Twitch stream, or Jeff's Twitter profile.

We’ll also preview the conversation in our 30-Minute Coffee Talk inside the Context & Clarity Club on the Clubhouse App this morning at 9:00 am ET.

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Lessons on using video to tell the story of design with Katelyn Parker

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:01:00 -0400

On Context & Clarity LIVE, we talked to Jeff Durkin, Videographer for Architects about using video to tell the story of the impact design can have on a community.

What are our big takeaways from the conversation and how will our audience of small firm architects apply what we learned from Jeff?

Jeff and Co-Host, Katharine MacPhail are joined backstage by Tulsa, Oklahoma, Architect and Instagram personality, Katelyn Parker to break down the conversation, share her biggest takeaways, and talk about how she's going to apply Jeff Durkin’s advice to her work.

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Jeff Durkin - Using video to tell the story of design

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:01:00 -0400

How can architects use video to tell the story of design?

That's where we'll start our conversation on today’s Context & Clarity LIVE.

Katharine White MacPhail and I will welcome Jeff Durkin, trained as an architect, videographer for architects, to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Join the conversation today as we talk to Jeff about using video to tell the story of how design can transform a community.

We’ll also preview the conversation in our 30-Minute Coffee Talk inside the Context & Clarity Club on the Clubhouse App this morning at 9:00 am ET.

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Lessons on Writing, Publishing, and Educating: Context & Clarity Backstage with Chris Novelli

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:01:00 -0400

On Context & Clarity LIVE, we talked to Lora Teagarden, Architect, Advocate, and Author about writing, publishing, and educating.

What are our big takeaways from the conversation and how will our audience of small firm architects apply what we learned from Lora?

Jeff and Co-Host, Katharine MacPhail are joined backstage by Hopedale, Massachusetts, Architect, Chris Novelli to break down the conversation, share his biggest takeaways, and talk about how he's going to apply Lora Teagarden’s advice to his work.

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Lora Teagarden - An Architect's Guide to Writing, Publishing, and Educating

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:01:00 -0400

How can an architect write and publish a book? That's where we started our conversation on Thursday’s Context & Clarity LIVE.

Jeff Echols and Co-Host, Katharine MacPhail welcomed Lora Teagarden, Architect, Advocate, and Author, to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Join the Context & Clarity LIVE conversation every Thursday as we talk to a special guest about the topics that matter most to the success of small firm architects.

Last week, Lora talked with us about architects writing, publishing, and educating.

We’ll also preview the conversation in our 30-Minute Coffee Talk inside the Context & Clarity Club on the Clubhouse App Thursday morning at 9:00 am ET.

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Lessons on Architect as Developer: Context & Clarity Backstage with Isra Banks

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:01:00 -0400

On Context & Clarity LIVE, we talked to Jonathan Segal talked about architecture, development, and even the future of education and practice.

What are our big takeaways from the conversation and how will our audience of small firm architects apply what we learned from Scott?

Jeff and special guest Co-Host, Mandy Freeland are joined backstage by Boston, Architect and Educator, Isra Banks to break down the conversation, share her biggest takeaways, and talk about how she's going to apply Jonathan Segal’s advice to her work.

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Jonathan Segal - Architect and Developer

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:01:00 -0400

How can someone be both Architect and Developer? That's where we started our conversation on Thursday’s Context & Clarity LIVE.

Jeff Echols and special guest Co-Host, Mandy Freeland welcomed Jonathan Segal, Architect, Developer, and Creator of the Architect As Developer courses, to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Join the Context & Clarity LIVE conversation every Thursday as we talk to a special guest about the topics that matter most to the success of small firm architects.

Last week, Jonathan talked with us about architecture, development, and even the future of education and practice.

We’ll also preview the conversation in our 30-Minute Coffee Talk inside the Context & Clarity Club on the Clubhouse App Thursday morning at 9:00 am ET.

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Lessons on Building Code Workflows: Context & Clarity Backstage with Ryan Shoop

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:01:00 -0400

On Context & Clarity LIVE, we talked to Scott Reynolds about making building codes more accessible and creating workflows to make code research more efficient and accurate. He had shared some fascinating ideas about the future of building codes and working with them. What are our big takeaways from the conversation and how will our audience of small firm architects apply what we learned from Scott? Jeff and Katharine are joined backstage by New Jersey, Architect, Ryan Shoop to break down the conversation, share his biggest takeaways, and talk about how he's going to apply Scott Reynold's advice to his work.

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Scott Reynolds - Making Building Codes More Accessible

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:01:00 -0400

Making Building Codes More Accessible

That's where we'll start our conversation on Thursday’s Context & Clarity LIVE.

Jeff Echols and Katharine White MacPhail will welcome Scott Reynolds, Co-Founder, and CEO of UpCodes, to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Join the conversation Thursday as we talk to Scott about making building codes more accessible, usable, and understandable.

Share your experience, and advice, and bring your questions to the conversation Thursday at 4:00 pm ET on Facebook in the EntreArchitect Community Facebook Group, on my LinkedIn profile, the EntreArchitect YouTube channel, or the EntreArchitect Twitch stream.

We’ll also preview the conversation in our 30-Minute Coffee Talk inside the Context & Clarity Club on the Clubhouse App Thursday morning at 9:00 am ET.

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Lessons on Succession Planning: Context & Clarity Backstage with James Polk and Jing Johnson

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:01:00 -0400

On Context & Clarity LIVE, we talked to Angela Donahoe about the future of your work, your legacy, and succession planning. She had some real mic-drop moments when she talked about what legacy really is and what we should all be focused on. What are our big takeaways from the conversation and how will our audience of small firm architects apply what we learned from Angela? Jeff and Katharine are joined backstage by Texas business owner, Jing Johnson, and Mississippi, Architect James Polk to break down the conversation, share their biggest takeaways, and talk about how they’re going to apply Angela Donahoe's advice to their businesses.

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Angela Donahoe - Succession Planning for Small Firm Architects

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:01:00 -0400

Succession Planning for Small Firm Architects

That's where we'll start our conversation on Thursday’s Context & Clarity LIVE.

Jeff Echols and Katharine White MacPhail will welcome Angela Donahoe, Chief Executive Vision Officer of The Donahoe Group, to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Join the conversation Thursday as we talk to Angela about her legacy, succession planning, and what the next generation of your work looks like.

We’ll also preview the conversation in our 30-Minute Coffee Talk inside the Context & Clarity Club on the Clubhouse App Thursday morning at 9:00 am ET.

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Lessons on Finding Superfans and Passive Income: Context & Clarity Backstage with Chris Novelli

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:01:00 -0400

On Context & Clarity LIVE, we talked to Pat Flynn about engaging and building community. He laid out, step-by-step how he thinks an architecture firm can build a community. Yes, having the very engaged Context & Clarity community in conversation with Pat about building an engaged community was pretty meta, and super-inspiring. What are our big takeaways from the conversation and how will our audience of small firm architects apply what we learned from Pat? Jeff and Katharine are joined backstage by Massachusetts Architect, Chris Novelli to break down the conversation, share their biggest takeaways, and talk about how they’re going to apply Pat Flynn's advice to their businesses.

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Pat Flynn - Superfans and Passive Income

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:01:00 -0400

Can Architects create superfans and passive income? That’s where we started our conversation on Thursday’s Context & Clarity LIVE. Jeff Echols and Katharine MacPhail welcomed someone who lost their "dream job," being an architect, and went on to become the most recognizable passive income entrepreneur in the world, Pat Flynn to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Join the Context & Clarity LIVE conversation every Thursday as we talk to a special guest about the topics that matter most to the success of small firm architects.

Last week, Pat helped us understand how to build a business, even an architecture firm, by building a community. Is community building the key to building the business of the future?

Share your experience, and advice, and bring your questions to the conversation every Thursday at 4:00 pm ET on Facebook in the EntreArchitect Community Facebook Group, on Jeff’s LinkedIn profile, the EntreArchitect YouTube channel, or the EntreArchitect Twitch stream.

We also preview the conversation in our 30-Minute Coffee Talk inside the Context and Clarity Club on the Clubhouse App Thursday mornings at 9am ET.

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Lessons on Risk Management: Context & Clarity Backstage - Risk Management with Christian Nielsen-Palacios and Tim Dearborn

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:01:00 -0400

On Context & Clarity LIVE, we talked to Zach Waters about risk management and insurance for architects. Talking about risk caused anxiety for some of our audience members, but our conversation with Zach provided a lot of important information. What are our big takeaways from the conversation and how will our audience of small firm architects apply what we learned from Zach? Jeff and Katharine are joined backstage by New York Architect, Christian Nielsen-Palacios and California Architect, Tim Dearborn to break down the conversation, share their biggest takeaways, and talk about how they’re going to apply Zach Waters' advice to their businesses.

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Zach Waters - Risk Management

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:01:00 -0400

How can architects manage (or reduce) risk?

That's where we'll start our conversation on TODAY’s Context & Clarity LIVE at a SPECIAL TIME... 3:00pm ET.

Katharine White MacPhail and I will welcome Zach Waters, Founder, and CEO of Black Swan Risk Management to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Join the conversation TODAY as we talk to Zach about where risk comes from, how to manage it, and maybe even how to reduce the risks you're taking on.

Share your experience, and advice, and bring your questions to the conversation TODAY at 3:00 PM ET on Facebook in the EntreArchitect Community Facebook Group, on Jeff’s LinkedIn profile, the EntreArchitect YouTube channel, or the EntreArchitect Twitch stream.

We’ll also preview the conversation in our 30-Minute Coffee Talk inside the Context & Clarity Club on the Clubhouse App this morning at 9am ET.

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Lessons on SEO: Context & Clarity Backstage - Networking with Nicole Lynam

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:01:00 -0400

On Context & Clarity LIVE, we talked to Bryon McCartney about SEO (search engine optimization) and content that attracts clients to architects’ websites. It was a fun and informative conversation, but what are our big takeaways and how will our audience of small firm architects apply what we learned from Julie? Jeff and Katharine are joined backstage by Arizona Architect, Nicole Lynam to break down the conversation, share their biggest takeaways, and talk about how they’re going to apply Bryon McCartney’s advice to their businesses.

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Bryon McCartney - SEO for Architects

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:01:00 -0400

What is SEO and how can Architects build better websites?

That's where we'll start our conversation on Thursday’s Context & Clarity LIVE.

Jeff Echols and Katharine White MacPhail will welcome Bryon McCartney, SEO expert and Co-Founder and Chief Creative Strategist of ArchMark to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Join the conversation Thursday as we talk to Bryon about attracting clients to your website by showing up in Google searches.

Share your experience, and advice, and bring your questions to the conversation Thursday at 4:00 pm ET on Facebook in the EntreArchitect Community Facebook Group, on Jeff’s LinkedIn profile, the EntreArchitect YouTube channel, or the EntreArchitect Twitch stream.

We’ll also preview the conversation in our 30-Minute Coffee Talk inside the Context & Clarity Club on the Clubhouse App Thursday morning at 9am ET.

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Lessons on Networking: Context & Clarity Backstage - Networking with Mandy Freeland

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:01:00 -0400

On Context & Clarity LIVE, we talked to Julie Brown about networking that works, even if you’re an introvert. It was a great conversation, but what are our big takeaways and how will our audience of small firm architects apply what we learned from Julie? Jeff and Katharine are joined backstage by California Architect, Mandy Freeland to break down the conversation, share their biggest takeaways, and talk about how they’re going to apply Julie Brown’s advice to their businesses.

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Julie Brown - Networking that Works

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:01:00 -0400

How can architects build networks that work (even if they're an introvert)?

That's where we'll start our conversation on Thursday’s Context & Clarity LIVE.

Jeff Echols and Katharine White MacPhail will welcome Julie Brown, business development expert, podcast host, and author of, "This Shit Works," to Context & Clarity LIVE.

How can we make architects and architecture more accessible to more people?

That's where we'll start our conversation on today’s Context & Clarity LIVE.

Katharine White MacPhail and I will welcome Emily Mottram, Founder of Mottram Architecture, Host of the E3 podcast, and a Co-Host of the BS + Beer show, to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0400

How can architects become financially independent and retire early?

That's where we'll start our conversation on today’s Context & Clarity LIVE.

Jeff Echols and Katharine White MacPhail will welcome Eric Reinholdt, Founder of 30X40 Design Workshop and Co-Host of “The Two Sides of FI,” to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0400

What's a PR strategy for small firm architects?

That's where we'll start our conversation on today’s Context & Clarity LIVE.

Katharine White MacPhail and I will welcome Julie Taylor, Founder of Taylor & Co. to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Join the conversation today as we talk to Julie about her advocacy for design and the built environment and how architects can promote themselves and their work through public relations.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0400

What's the future of the Architect?

That's where we'll start our conversation on today’s Context & Clarity LIVE.

Katharine White MacPhail and I will welcome Robert Ivy, CEO of The American Institute of Architects to Context & Clarity LIVE.

Join the conversation today as we talk about Robert’s career in publishing and as the leader of The American Institute of Architects and we get his thoughts on how the profession of architecture will change in the near future.

NOTE: This is not an invitation for AIA bashing, but it is an invitation to thoughtfully engage in a constructive conversation about the best way into the future for architects.

Share your experience, and advice, and bring your questions to the conversation THURSDAY at 4:00 pm ET on Facebook in the EntreArchitect Community Facebook Group, on Jeff’s LinkedIn profile, the EntreArchitect YouTube channel, or the EntreArchitect Twitch stream.

Katharine White MacPhail and I will welcome speaker, author, educator, and marketing thought leader, Mark W. Schaefer to Context & Clarity.

Join the conversation as we talk about building momentum for your ideas, business, and life.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Shannyn Lee - Winning Work For Your Architecture Firm

How do you win work for your architecture firm?

That's the question we'll start with today on Context & Clarity LIVE.

Katharine White MacPhail and I will welcome marketing and business development expert, and Head of Coaching for Win Without Pitching, Shannyn Lee to Context & Clarity.

Context & Clarity LIVE is live-streamed on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitch, and YouTube.

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086: Memorial Day Remembrances

Mon, 31 May 2021 00:01:00 -0400

It's Memorial Day in the United States, so we won't have Context & Clarity on Clubhouse or in the EntreArchitect Community Facebook Group today. We'll take the day off, but I wanted to record this episode to say thank you for all who served. For our friends who aren't in the U.S., Memorial Day is a Federal Holiday where we remember and honor fallen military heros, so Thank You to all the mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, whose loved ones paid the ultimate sacrifice, and also, Thank You to everyone that's served. I know every single person that serves for a higher cause makes some sacrifice and I hope we'll all remember that today.

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085: Member Spotlight

Fri, 28 May 2021 00:01:00 -0400

I feel like I’ve gotten to know a number of people over the past 15 months that I’d call friends and that I could count on, even though for some of you, I’ve never seen your face, and for most of you, we’ve never met in person. So we've started a new regular Context & Clarity feature that we're calling Member Spotlight, and this week, Kurt Neiswender will join Katharine and me. Join us for a loose and lively conversation as we see our friends and get to know them a little bit better.

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084: Dr. Michelle Mazur

Jeff Echols and Katharine White MacPhail will welcome creative agent of change, design thinker, facilitator, and founder of Build Yourself, Mia Scharphie to Context & Clarity.

Join the conversation this week as we explore the idea of designing your career. Have you ever thought about designing your own path forward? You do that for your clients, how about for yourself in a slightly different context?

Context & Clarity LIVE is live-streamed on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitch, and YouTube.

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066: National Licensure

Mon, 03 May 2021 00:01:00 -0400

For an architect, licensure is the heart of the profession, different licensing requirements from state to state or country to country can be confusing, expensive, and time consuming. What if there was a national license in the United States? Or an international license that allowed you to practice without borders? How would it benefit your practice?

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065: Podcasting for architects

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:01:00 -0400

We're back to our mini-series on the digital and social media platforms that architects could use and this week we'll take a little different angle. Podcasting may not fit neatly into the digital or social media box. It is definitely digital, but it really falls into a content category more than a digital or social platform, but I wanted to talk about podcasts, because almost all of our Context & Clarity LIVE guests have podcasts. Katharine has the Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven podcast, I have the Build Your Brand podcast plus this one and together we have the Context & Clarity LIVE podcast episodes. So what’s in it for architects? Architecture is such a visual medium, how would you benefit from producing audio-only content?

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064: Your Ideal Future

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:01:00 -0400

I've got Jury Duty this week, so that's a good excuse for us to accelerate our planning for what we hope will become a regular Context & Clarity feature. We’ve invited a few members from our live audience to join us on-screen and introduce themselves. It’s a rare opportunity because most of the time, the audience just sees me or me and Katharine if it’s Thursday, and we’re getting to know each other through comments posted on the screen. Now, we’ll ask a few from our audience to tell us about themselves.

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062: Your Work

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:01:00 -0400

Do you choose your work or does your work choose you? I think that's an interesting question because it could take the conversation in a couple of different directions. Should we talk about the pragmatic? Are you attracting the work you want or are you settling for what comes in the door? OR... Should we talk about the philosophical? What role does fate, serendipity, whatever you want to call it, play in where you start, where you go, and what you do?

How will you answer the question?

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Patrick MacLeamy - Value Proposition

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400

What story do architects need to tell in order to reinforce their value in the business of the built environment?

That's the question we'll start with today on Context & Clarity LIVE.

Katharine White MacPhail and I will welcome re-purposed architect, author, and podcaster, Patrick MacLeamy to Context & Clarity.

Join the conversation as we tap into Patrick's 50 years of experience learning to be an architect, design architecture, and build an architecture firm. Let's talk about the future of the profession and what architects need to do to secure their future.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400

How do we understand and manage expectations in the pursuit of 'the best'?

That's the question we'll start with today on Context & Clarity LIVE.

Katharine White MacPhail and I will welcome entrepreneur, serial podcaster, and development consultant, to Context & Clarity.

Join the conversation this week as we explore how we understand and manage expectations as we learn how to be the best employees, colleagues, and leaders we can be.

Bryan Kramer - Speaking Human in a Technology World

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0400

How do you speak human in a technology world?

That's the question we'll start with Thursday on Context & Clarity LIVE.

Jeff Echols and Katharine White MacPhail will welcome Bryan Kramer, who's best know for sparking the "Human 2 Human" movement. He's the author of, "There Is No B2B or B2C: It’s Human to Human H2H” and "Shareology: How Sharing is Powering the Human Economy".

The question for Bryan is, how do we retain our humanity, human connections, human communication, in the face of expanding technology?

As technology (whether BIM, AR, or VR, or Zoom, Slack, or SMS) makes it easier for us to communicate, does it make it harder for us to connect?

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0400

How can emotional intelligence change your life?

Jeff Echols and Katharine White MacPhail welcome Enoch Sears, founder, architect, and host of the podcast, "Business of Architecture".

• How can emotional intelligence change your life and business?

• How can you understand your clients better?

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0400

How do we build a culture of better work?

Jeff Echols and Katharine White MacPhail welcome Max Yoder, Co-Founder and CEO of Lessonly, and author of "Do Better Work."

• What roles do communication, understanding, and accountability play in creating a culture of good work?

• Why is perfectionism a threat?

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0400

How do we take back the Master Builder?

That's the question we'll start with today on Context & Clarity LIVE.

Jeff Echols and Katharine White MacPhail welcome Al Gore and Lance Cayko, Co-Founders of F9 Productions, Co-hosts of the Inside The Firm Podcast, and Teachers of the Architect to Builder course.

Many in the profession rue the day that architects gave up the role of the master builder. Some, think the idea of the modern architect becoming the modern master builder is absurd, so here are the questions:

• Can architects re-establish the role of master builder?

• Should architects reclaim that role?

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Context & Clarity LIVE - feat. Seth Godin - How did we get here and where do we go from here?

Today we welcome Seth Godin, host of the Akimbo podcast, founder of altMBA, author of "The Practice," and a dozen other business books you should read.

• How are architects perceived by the public?

• What affects that perception?

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Context & Clarity LIVE - Change your business, feat. Mike Michalowicz

What's the most important change you need to make right now?

That's the question we'll start with today on Context & Clarity LIVE.

Today, Katharine White MacPhail and I will welcome Mike Michalowicz, author of "Profit First," "Fix This Next," and a number of other business books you should read.

• What do you need to fix?

• How do you know?

• Once you know, how do you fix it?

• Can you do it on your own?

• How do go from zero to profit?

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Context & Clarity LIVE - Your first year owning your own firm

What are the things you need to know in your first year of business on your own?

That's the question we'll start with today on Context & Clarity LIVE.

My Co-host, Katharine White MacPhail, and I welcome Rion Willard, Host of the Business of Architecture UK podcast, to talk about his experience as a firm owner and draw on what he's learned interviewing over 120 guests for his podcast.

Your first year is critical. It may determine whether you're still running it next year or looking for a job.

• How do you set yourself up for success?

• What did you learn in your first year as an owner?

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Today, we welcome Evan Troxel, Host of the TRXL podcast, and Co-Host of Archispeak podcast, to talk about how technology is changing the profession and ask, who's driving the change.

Technology is evolving at an ever-increasing pace and it's changing the way architects practice architecture.

• How much of that is technology evolving in our offices and how much is technology evolving our offices?

• How has technology changed how you practice?

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:01:00 -0400

What do you do when you’re the employee of a firm and you go to meet with someone, let’s say a client or a contractor, and that person tells you that they want to hire you, not your firm. They want to you, specifically, to work on their project, on your own. A question of ethics can be the hardest to answer, but they're the foundation of professional standards.

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Context & Clarity

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Context & Clarity is launching February 1, 2021.

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