Inside The Firm
Episodes
Monday Morning Coffee Amber Hoffman
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amber Hoffman is the Founder of The FS Agency, a digital marketing and AI advisory firm that specializes in high-precision visibility for local servic...
Monday Morning Coffee with Rion Westfall
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rion Westfall is a founder, growth strategist, and creator of the Own Your Revenue program, where he helps small and mid-sized businesses identify the...
Monday Morning Coffee Javier Santana
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Managing Broker Javier Santana plays a central role at Miami’s Sunland Group, a vertically integrated firm with development, design and construction...
Monday Morning Coffee with Danny Brassell
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Brassell is a highly sought-after speaker, trainer, and coach—often called “Jim Carrey with a Ph.D.”—who has delivered over 3,500 presen...
419 – Ai Workflows for Architectural Visualizations
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, home remodeling profit margins hit highest rates since 2006, then we are short 10 million homes, and finally Ai wo...
Monday Morning Coffee with Ben Olmos
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Olmos is a business leader, entrepreneur, and media founder with over 30 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods industry, working with...
Monday Morning Coffee with Phillip Lanier
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Phillip Lanier is an entrepreneur who built and sold an eight-figure business after growing up in poverty and experiencing homelessness. He didn’t f...
418 – The Most Expensive Way to Build a House is in a Factory
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, is over regulation a help or kick in the butt for architects to become builders, then an update on interest rates,...
Monday Morning Coffee with LuAnn Buechler
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
LuAnn Buechler, known as “The Little Spark,” is a transformational speaker, master trainer, and business coach who helps entrepreneurs align their...
417 – Why Is The Bar So Low for Running A Successful Architecture Firm
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, should institutional investors own single family homes, then an update on interest rates, and finally why is the b...
Monday Morning Coffee with Van Carlson
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Van Carlson is the Founder & CEO at SRA and has over 25 years of experience within the risk management industry. Van began his career with Farmers Ins...
416 – Why Architects Must Reclaim the Master Builder Mentality or Become Irrelevant
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, business conditions for architecture firms may stabilize soon, then lessons from General Contracting, and finally ...
Monday Morning Coffee with Matthew Fornaro
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Fornaro is a South Florida business and commercial litigation attorney who has been serving clients since 2003. After working at two AmLaw 200...
Monday Morning Coffee with Carl Fudge
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Carl Fudge is a "narrative strategist" who bridges the gap between deep business logic and world-class design. As the founder of Presentation Mode, he...
415 – How Ai Pushes Architecture Marketing Into a Sea of Sameness
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, could Ai replace 64% of architects’ jobs, then Erie Colorado might get rid of sprinklers for single family homes...
Monday Morning Coffee with Claudine Ripert
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Claudine Ripert is the Chief Operating Officer of Critical Control Restoration, where she works alongside executive teams during high-pressure operati...
414 – Why Firms Racing to Automate May Lose Their Project Architects
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, Claude can Revit?, then the Colorado AIA on how architects can use two new state housing bills to build denser, mo...
Monday Morning Coffee with Benas Leonavicius
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Benas is a freelance SEO expert and micro-agency owner who quietly built a six-figure business generating over $120K per year with a lean, high-margin...
413 – Inside Architectural Ai Today
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, AIA says billings are down, then BLOK and Jack lead the way on Ai driven layoffs, and finally what Ai software you...
Monday Morning Coffee with Randy Gage
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Randy Gage is known as The Entrepreneur Whisperer — a Speaker Hall of Famer, bestselling author of 15 books, and one of the most respected voices on...
412 – Denver Turns to Ai for Faster Building Permitting?
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, Elon Musk on AI replacement, then the impact of affordability challenges and demographic shifts on housing trends ...
Monday Morning Coffee with Lidia Axe
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lidia Axe is an executive and business coach helping professionals and entrepreneurs build resilient, purpose-driven businesses. After a 13-year corpo...
411 – They Can’t Replace You If You Build
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, the AIA is taking action, then Trump wants to build 1 Million Trump Homes, and finally they can’t replace you if...
Monday Morning Coffee with Brad Farris
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest hurdle to your firm's growth is between your ears. Join Brad Farris as we discuss how being stuck in the weeds, with decisions bottlenecke...
410 – Are You Designing a Porsche or a Pinto - How to Win More Work!
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, how to win more work, then we have a new fed chair, and finally are young, laid off, or can’t find a job then jo...
Monday Morning Coffee with Joel Benge
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Benge is the author of Be a Nerd That Talks Good. He mentors others on why smart people and businesses run up against the blank stare moment and ...
Monday Morning Coffee with Vince Quinn
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vince Quinn is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of SBX Productions, where he helps businesses launch impactful podcasts and use them to power thei...
409 – How to Reach your 2026 Goals
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, how to reach your 2026 goals, then how to better prompt Ai for better architectural writing, and finally a fresh l...
Monday Morning Coffee with Anthony Franco
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Franco is a serial entrepreneur, AI strategist, and the co-author of AI First Principles and the WISER Method. Anthony has successfully exited...
408 – How to Win More as an Architect in 2026
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, big wins in 2025 from the NAHB, then why you need a mountain builder for mountain properties, then how to win more...
Monday Morning Coffee with Jim Tracy
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Tracy is a sought-after speaker and influencer on workplace culture and leadership, drawing on decades of real-world CEO experience. A serial entr...
Monday Morning Coffee with Mike Deaton
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Deaton is a real estate entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and co-founder of Flipping Dirt, a land-flipping coaching program that’s helped hundre...
Monday Morning Coffee with Maja Kalra
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maja Kalra is a former architect turned marketing coach who spent over a decade in architectural practice before helping others avoid the same burnout...
Monday Morning Coffee with Scott Reynolds
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Reynolds is the co-founder and CEO of UpCodes, an AI-powered platform transforming how the building industry accesses and navigates construction...
407 – How Architecture Fees Got So Low
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, the biggest prefabricated home building plant is clowing, then natural gas is being phased out?, what’s the solu...
Monday Morning Coffee with Nathalia Melo
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nathalia Melo is a mother of two, wife, former Olympia champion, and globally recognized fitness and wellness expert with over 15 years of experience....
406 – Why Are Houses so Expensive?
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, an Ai review, then why are houses so expensive, and finally, we’re repealing sprinkler requirements, really?! J...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Kevin Kennon
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevn Kennon, is here today to discuss. “Modern Cities, Historic Souls" and the intersection of architecture, sustainability, and storytelling. In 1...
Monday Morning Coffee with Gianpiero Pugliese
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gianpiero has built one of Toronto’s leading design studios (Audax), around Human Architecture, a philosophy born from recognizing how modern enviro...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Scott Beebe
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Beebe is a business coach, speaker, author, and podcast host, best known as the founder of Business On Purpose. He helps business owners escape ...
Monday Morning Coffee with Trent Johnson
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trent’s passion for construction was inspired by watching his father’s hard work in the industry. After graduating from North Dakota State Univers...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Chris Prefontaine
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Prefontaine is the Chairman and Founder of Smart Real Estate Coach®, a 4x best-selling author, Forbes Business Council Member, and 3-time Inc. ...
405 – Should We Build Cookie Cutter Homes Again?
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, don’t forget to fill out this survey (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfpfSaybV8H67kq9ttvcOunvzLMufqrH...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Chris Naugle
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Naugle is America’s #1 Money Mentor, a former pro snowboarder turned multimillion-dollar entrepreneur, and the founder of Private Money Club. ...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Marcy Sagel
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marcy Sagel is the Founder and Principal of MSA Interiors, a leading commercial design firm specializing in multifamily, student, senior, and affordab...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Jacob Parks
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob Parks, co-author of The Growth Engine: A Guide to Building a World-Class Business Development Function in Professional Services. He has over 20 ...
404 – 85% is Good Enough
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, Kurt Weierstall gives us an update on the economy, then we try out Google’s latest free tool, Pomelli, and final...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Marianne Page
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marianne Page spent nearly three decades as a senior manager at McDonald’s, mastering the art of consistent operations that build trust, loyalty, an...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Mark Zweig
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Zweig is a renowned entrepreneur, author, and educator in AEC industries who has built multiple companies, advised thousands of firm CEOs, writte...
403 – What is Your Biggest Financial Mistake
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, architects understand the pain, how to be better at your job, and finally what are your biggest financial mistakes...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Fletcher Wimbush
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fletcher Wimbush, CEO of Discovered Performance Hiring Software, has spent the past decade solving some of the toughest challenges in hiring. A recogn...
402 – Make it Simple, Logical, and Repeatable
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, what is the hardest thing to deal with as an architect, then are we in a recession, and finally, why should everyt...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Anthony Morena
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Morena is the Founder and Principal of Mortar Group, a boutique investment management and development firm that has been shaping New York City...
401 – What is Generative Engine Optimization and Why Should it be Your Next Focus
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm does density ever create affordable housing, then some hot takes from Tyler Suomala, and finally, what is generativ...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Eugene Gershman
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eugene Gershman is a real estate developer who grew his father’s construction company into a $30M/year development arm before the market forced him ...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Mark Zweig
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Zweig, founder and CEO of Zweig Group, is a renowned entrepreneur, author, and educator in architecture, engineering, and construction industries...
399 – What the Fed Rate Cuts Mean for Housing and the Economy
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm should the Fed have cut rates sooner, then what is going on with single family starts, then what the Fed rate cuts ...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Alexander Concepcion
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexander Concepcion first discovered his love for books through his Cuban-American parents in Miami, Florida. After burning his college diplomas, he ...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Paige Byrd
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paige Byrd is an award-winning designer and Co-President of Thiel & Team, leading the firm to over 150 design accolades while transforming hospitality...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Isabelle Fortin
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Isabelle Fortin is a leadership consultant and host of The Human Leader livestream, dedicated to helping CEOs and HR leaders build human-centered cult...
398 – Architects, Stop Whining and Start Building
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm did you know that most home builders are small businesses, why saying I’ve been doing this for 20 years needs to ...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Jason VanDevere
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jason VanDevere left his family’s 9-figure business to pursue his own entrepreneurial dreams. He created the Goal Crazy planner, generating over $1 ...
397 – How to Build a Safety Net for Your Architecture Firm
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm how and why you need to go the extra mile for clients, then why competition and options reduce prices instead of ex...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with David Wood
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Wood is a high-performance coach who, after a successful career as a consulting actuary for Fortune 100 companies, built the world’s largest c...
396 – Say, “We’re Priced To Do Things Right”
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm is the FED finally about to drop rates and grease the wheels? The Governor of Colorado did what?, and start saying,...
395 – The City of Denver Did What to Parking Minimums?!
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm single stair buildings are coming to Denver, and what did the city of Denver do to parking minimums, and multi-fami...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Amber Gaige
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amber Gaige is the founder of Far Beyond Marketing, a boutique consultancy that helps entrepreneurs simplify their marketing and achieve real results....
394 – NOOO... YESSS… NOOO… Ok.
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm U.S. Pending home sales fall, but U.S. Jobs rebound, and finally, the FED does nothing, again! Join us as we go bac...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Arnold Beekes
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arnold Beekes is the founder of The Art of Un-Conditioning, where he helps individuals break free from societal pressures to unleash their true potent...
393 – The Top Architectural Trends in 2025
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm imagine if we built cars like we build homes, then please fill out the latest EntreArchitect Small Business Pulse S...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Dr. Debi Silber
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Debi Silber is the founder of the PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute and National Forgiveness Day. An award-winning speaker, two-time #1...
392 – The Communication Problem Between Blue and White Collars
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm we tackle the communication problem between blue and white collars, then a guest read from Michael Travis, and fina...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Steven Falk
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Falk is the CEO and Founder of Switchback Systems, a global safety-leadership consulting firm. With over 22 years of experience in marriage and...
391 – The Best Tip of 2025
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, the best architecture firm tip of 2025 is here, and what does the Big Beautiful Bill mean for the AEC community? J...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Shelley Rosetta
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shelley Rosetta is a Principal at Solomon Coyle, bringing over 30 years of experience in the commercial interiors industry. With a background spanning...
390 – Is Being a Builder Like Being a Used Car Salesman 2?
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, more on is being a builder like being a used car salesman? Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!
389 – Is Being a Builder Like Being a Used Car Salesman?
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, builder confidence reaches yet another low and construction declines further, and finally is being a builder like ...
388 – Business Conditions at Architecture Firms Continue to Decline
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, business conditions at architecture firms continue to decline, inflation and job creation is at another low, and f...
Monday Morning Coffee with James Robbins
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Robbins is a leadership consultant, adventurer, and motivational speaker with over 20 years of experience helping leaders reach their potential....
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Shira Abel
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shira Abel is a growth expert with 25 years of experience, trusted by global companies like Siemens, Samsung, AXA, and Allianz. As the founder of Hunt...
387 – The Economic Pulse is Dropping: Is Your Architecture Firm Ready?
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, the guys review the EntreArchitect Small Firm Business Pulse Report for Quarter one of 2025. Join us as we go back...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Jacob Zikmund
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob has a passion for seeing the potential in every project and is commonly mistaken for Prince Harry. He is the co-founder of BLOK Studio in Minnes...
386 – How to Jumpstart Housing
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, the guys review a new client intake form, then how to jumpstart housing, and last but not least, who should have t...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Jayla Siciliano
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jayla Siciliano is the CEO of a bi-coastal luxury short-term rental company and host of The Seed Money Podcast. With 25+ years of experience, she foun...
385 – How to Work While Driving!
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, what is inflation up to these days, then the Colorado Democrats continue to try and tackle housing affordability, ...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Dr. Alain Salas
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alain Salas is a Chiropractic Physician, #1 Amazon best-selling author, and creator of the Mind Clearing, Body Clearing, and Goal & Success Cleari...
384 – When Will Mortgage Rates Go Down?
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, when will these dang old mortgage rates go down, then multifamily developer confidence falls again, and last but n...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Jonathan Lautermilch
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Lautermilch is the CEO of Smart Shark, a company that helps CEOs and small business owners become best-selling authors to dominate their mark...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Patrick Risk
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Risk is a visionary leader with over 15 years of experience driving global transformations and organizational redesigns. He has a proven track...
383 – Denver Mayor Has a Plan to Fix Long Delays for Construction Permits!
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, we test drive the client on boarding software that long time listener Nick Harrison is building, and last but not ...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Roggen Frick
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Roggen Frick is a seasoned construction professional with a lifetime of experience in the field, starting at just 3 years old. He earned his degree in...
382 – What is the Leading Determinant of Happiness of Your Employees?
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, are your people failing you or are you failing your people, then some echoes from the Great Recession, and last bu...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Michael Bohn
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Bohn, AIA, is a Senior Principal and Design Director at Studio One Eleven, where he has dedicated his career to advancing innovative solutions...
381 – Why You Should Network With Your Biggest Competitors
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, is it dumb or brilliant, more tariff talk, what’s more important - serving the client or health, safety, and wel...
380 – Entrepreneurship Isn’t For Everyone
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, be a source, not just a resource, then millennials actually want smaller homes with better materials?!, and last b...
379 – This One Simple Practice Will Win You More Clients
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, three ways to make decisions, your competitors are actually your allies, and this one simple practice will win you...
Monday Morning Coffee with Matthew Lesko
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we have a truly one-of-a-kind guest! You might recognize him as the 'Question Mark Guy,' or from his unforgettable infomercials and TV appearan...
Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Brent Pohlman
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brent Pohlman is the CEO and owner of Midwest Laboratories, a company his father founded in 1975. Starting at just 15 years old, Brent worked his way ...
378 – How to Get Your First Architecture Job in a Crappy Economy!
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, the guys give their best advice to all you Spring architectural graduates on how to get your first architecture jo...
377 – Do The New Building Codes Actually Save Money?
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Inside the Firm, You’re never going to believe it but the new 2024 building codes are actually set to save everyone money, don’...