The Power of Design

Building a Strong Construction Culture With John Martin #110

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Power of Design Podcast, we sit down with John Martin to explore leadership, business growth, and culture in the construction i...

Building with Strategy and Clarity With Mike Moore #109

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Power of Design Podcast, Mike Moore shares how his journey from residential work to leading commercial projects shaped his phil...

Leadership Through Connection With Adam Hawthorne #108

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Power of Design Podcast, Adam Hawthorne reflects on his journey from engineering intern to business development leader at a 100...

The Art of Sustainable Architecture With Kristina Held #107

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Power of Design Podcast, Kristina Held shares how her multicultural education across Belgrade, Germany and the United States sh...

Building Community & Leadership With Mark R. LePage #106

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Power of Design Podcast, Mark R. LePage returns to the show to talk about the evolution of EntreArchitect, the lessons learned ...

Design, Leadership, and Growth With Alaa BouGhanem #105

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Power of Design Podcast, Alaa BouGhanem reflects on building a strong team and leading with purpose. He shares insights about m...

25 Years of Resilience in Business With Craig Dunn #104

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Power of Design Podcast, Craig Dunn, Managing Partner at Carolina Office Solutions, shares how he transformed a small side hust...

Economic Integration and Community Leadership With Aleksandra Degernes #103

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Aleksandra Degernes a leader reshaping how international talent connects with opportunity in the U.S. As founder of the Eastern Eur...

Construction and Communication with Patrick MacIsaac #102

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Power of Design Podcast, we sit down with fellow podcaster Patrick MacIsaac with Roby Commercial Construction, we explore how s...

Urban Design and Cultural Impact With Clayton Sealey. #101

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Power of Design Podcast, Clayton Sealey shares how his passion for design, urban planning, and the arts shapes the future of Ch...

Designing Business and Life Together With Mary Anna Ossa. #100

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Power of Design Podcast, we celebrate our 100th episode with the incredible Mary Anna Ossa, co-founder of Partners and Grapes. ...

Business Relationships That Matter With Adam Babbidge. #99

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Power of Design Podcast, Adam Babbidge shares his story of growing up in a small town and building a career around helping peop...

Engineering and Collaboration in Design With Rob Phillips. #98

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Power of Design Podcast, structural engineer and Charlotte business leader Robert Phillips of Bennett & Pless dives into ...

A Journey of Design & Construction with Dori Graham. #97

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Power of Design Podcast, Dori Graham shares her inspiring journey from interior design to leading impactful construction proje...

From the air force to leadership with John McCain. #96

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Power of Design Podcast, we explore the inspiring journey of John McCain, President and CEO of the Lancaster County Chamber of...

Building community through modern spaces with Britt Loukos. #95

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Power of Design Podcast, Britt Loukos shares her journey as a real estate developer and entrepreneur. From her early days desig...

From NASA to Real Estate Investing with Greg Lafferty. # 94

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Power of Design Podcast, we are thrilled to have Greg Lafferty as our guest. Greg shares his extraordinary professional journe...

La Ventaja del Inmigrante. #93

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

¡Bienvenidos a The Power of Design Podcast! En esta ocasión, tenemos un episodio muy especial: nuestro primer episodio en español. Hoy, nos acomp...

Business and personal growth with Thom Klingman. #92

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of The Power of Design podcast! Today, we are pleased to have Thom Klingman, Vice President of New Business Development at ...

Digital Design with Ben Visser. #91

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're joined by Ben Visser, founder of Social Design House, a dynamic branding and digital design studio located in Rock Hill, SC. Throughout t...

Construction Project Management with Russ Little. #90

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of The Power of Design Podcast, Jack speaks with Russ Little, a principal at Strata Project Management. This Charlotte, NC-based fi...

Brand Strategy with Melanie Guinn Henderson. #89

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode of the Power of Design Podcast, Jack talked to his friend Melanie Guinn Henderson. With award-winning expertise in global strategy and...

Building relationships with Austin Balzer. #88

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of The Power of Design Podcast. In this episode we talked to Austin Balzer from Storey Program Management. With over a deca...

Light Industrial Development with Drew Thigpen. #87

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Power of Design Podcast, we talked to Drew Thigpen. Drew is a founding partner at Greenberg Gibbons Properties. Based in Charlo...

Effective Tenant Representation with Piers Wates. #86

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Power of Design Podcast we had the privilege of speaking with Piers Wates, a seasoned expert in real estate strategy and tenant...

levating Site Design with Seamon Whiteside. #85

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Power of Design Podcast, the guests are Taylor Critcher and Trey Little, both directors of the Charlotte office of Seamon White...

Second Chances with Saichelle McNeill. #84

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Saichelle McNeill, the visionary founder behind Washroom Laundry. Saichelle's love for laundry shines as a central theme in her lif...

CRE Investing with William Hodges. #83

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is William Hodges. William founded Piedmont Capital in 2021, a commercial real estate firm that focuses on the acquisition of core-plu...

Building Dreams with Jefferson Ovalle. #82

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Jefferson Ovalle, CEO of Genesis Construction. Jefferson and his team specialize in retail renovations, self-storage transformation...

Office Leasing with Stephanie Spivey. #81

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I talked to Stephanie Spivey with CBRE, having started her tenure at CBRE in 2012. Since then, she has honed her skills and expert...

Turning Pro with Russ Sorrells. #80

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Power of Design Podcast, I'm talking to Russ Sorrells with Own your Category. Russ's career spans building companies from scrat...

Coworking with Purpose with John Vieregg. #79

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we talk to John Vieregg, John is the Managing Partner of CoCoTiv Coworking located in the Montford Park District of Charlotte, an...

Collaborative Project Management with Amy Johnson. #78

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of The Power of Design Podcast  we have Amy Johnson, she is Principal at Strata Project Management Group,enjoy it. Spotify Apple...

Workplace Strategy with Courtney Fain. #77

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of The Power of Design podcast. We have Courtney Fain. She is Vice President, workplace planning and strategy at JLL. Enjoy it. Spo...

AEC Business Development with Dan Polstra. #76

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

AEC Business Development with Dan Polstra. Spotify Apple Podcast Amazon Music YouTube Podcast Page Podcast Instagram Jack Ossa Instagram Ossa Studi...

Architecture and Design with David Dial. #75

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David Dial is an architect, developer, and contractor with over 35 years of experience leading projects and teams to develop innovative design solutio...

Lebanese Architect Alaa Bou Ghanem. #74

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the The Power of Design Podcast. I’m talking to my Friend Alaa Bou Ghanem. Alaa is an architect, founder, and CEO of A.B. Group, ...

Advocacy in Architecture with Graciela Carrillo AIA. #73

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm another Colombian Architect, Graciela Carrillo, AIA.  She works at Nassau BOCES Facilities Services as a Senior Manager, wher...

Project Management with Purpose with Josh Storey. #72

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I talked to Josh Storey, Managing Principal of Storey Program Management. Ossa Studio worked with Josh early this year, helping t...

Technology for the Built Environment with Allen Angle. #71

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of The Power of Design Podcast, we talked to Allen Angle with JLL in Charlotte, NC. Allen lives at the intersection of architecture...

Building Great Things with Riley Clements. #70

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Power of Design Podcast, I’m talking to Riley Clements. Riley is a business development professional for DPR Construction ...

Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship with Sharon Jordan. #69

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Power of Design Podcast Sharon Jordan with Speech Tactics shares her incredible story of helping children improve their spee...

Father’s Day Edition with Jacob Ossa. #68

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this special Father's Day episode Jack Ossa is being interviewed by his oldest son Jacob Ossa. Jacob is a bright and loving 13-year-old who loves ...

The Practice of Architecture with David Wilkerson and Jeff Bender. #67

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Power of Design Podcast, I talked to David Wilkerson and Jeff Bender. Principals at ORW Architecture in Medford, Oregon.  I...

High-Performance Mindset with Matt Drinkhahn. #66

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of the power of design podcast, I’m having a conversation with Coach Matt Drinkhahn. Matt’s mission is to push people to be t...

Networking with Intent with Terry Martin. #65

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Terry Martin is a Sales Executive at Vari and Co-Founder of the Leads Exchange Group. An extrovert by definition Terry loves to connect with new peopl...

Community Impact and Entrepreneurship with Michael Estramonte. #64

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Estramonte is the founder and CEO of Starmount Healthcare in Charlotte, NC. As a focused and risk taking entrepreneur Mike's passion is to pro...

A Life of Impact and Purpose with William McNeely. #63

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of the power of design podcast I’m talking to William McNeely. William an entrepreneur, and founder of the Do Greater Charlott...

Excellence in Design Delivery with Michael Spencer, AIA. #62

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of the power of design podcast I’m talking to my friend Michael Spencer the Director of Corporate Facilities Design & Services ...

Construction Quality and Leadership with Jared and Jason with Swinerton. #61

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of the power of design podcast I’m having a conversation with Jason Hlewicki and Jared Hoeflich from Swinerton Construction in ...

The Best Architecture With David Crabtree. #60

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the power of design I had a really good time chatting with David Crabtree. Dave is a very talented architect with an incredible exp...

Meaningful Business Relationships with Blake Martin. #59

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of The Power of Design Podcast, I will be talking to Blake Martin. Blake is the senior vice president of strategic relationships ...

Real Estate Development with Joe Youannas. #58

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of the power of design podcast I’m talking to Joe Youannas. Joe is a real estate investor and developer in Charlotte, NC. The ...

A Powerful Workplace with Jessica Mann-Amato. #57

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Mann-Amato is a natural design leader. As a principal and part-owner of Mancini Duffy with over 20 years of client-focused design experience, ...

CRE Technology with Hunter Fleshood. #56

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the power of design, I had a great conversation with Hunter Fleshood. Hunter is a strategic thinker and leader with a unique backgr...

Designing the perfect city with Demetri Baches. #55

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I’m talking to an expert urban designer. Demetri Baches is the founder of Metrocology – a Strategic planning, urban design, ...

Entrepreneur Architect/Builder with Alex Gore. #54

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of the Power of Design I talked to Alex Gore, Alex and his Partner Lance are the owners of F9 Productions.  And the Hosts of the...

Breaking through paradigms with Darrel Williams. #53

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I talked to an architect that I admire very much. His name is Darrel Williams. Darrel is the founding partner and owner of Neigh...

The Agile Practice of Architecture. #52

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we talked about the modern practice of architecture and the advantage of leveraging technology to run marketing and operations. ...

Vision, growth and evolution with Tripp Guin. #51

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tripp Guin is committed to always take his career to the next level. I learned so much by listening to his story and the key pivotal moments that too...

50th Episode, My Podcasting Journey. #50

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, I break from my usual format to reflect on the journey so far, the key lessons I learned as a podcaster and entrepreneur, and...

Mastering Business Relationships with Frank Wiseman. #49

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I today’s episode of The Power of Design Podcast we are talking to Frank Wiseman. Frank is a Global Account Executive for Tarkett, a 140 years old m...

Technology Driven Interior Construction with Jennifer Warawa. #48

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of the power of design, I’m talking to a very smart and accomplished professional. Jennifer Warawa is the Chief Commercial Offi...

Women transforming the construction industry with Christi Powell. #47

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking to Christi Powell with 84 Lumber – The largest supplier of building materials in the United States with more than 4 Billion dol...

Pave Your Own Way with Carolina Aponte. #46

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Carolina Aponte was born and raised in Venezuela, at a young age, Carolina migrated to the United States and quickly realized that was driven and equi...

Leading a Breakthrough Architecture Firm with Christian Giordano. #45

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christian Giordano is the President and Owner of Mancini Duffy. An innovative architecture firm in New York City with more than 100 years of history. ...

Post-Covid Workplace Disruption with Chris Moeller. #44

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we have a repeat guest – Chris Moeller is the founder and principal of Orion Growth, a workplace consulting firm specialized i...

Entrepreneur architect and Software design with Robert Yuen. #43

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Robert is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of Monograph, an expert in designing software solutions that facilitate architects and designers deliver the p...

Better cities through digital marketing with Clayton Sealey. #42

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of the power of design podcast, I’m interviewing Clayton Sealey. Clayton is a creative thinker, marketer, and designer who orga...

Entrepreneur CFO with Cassmer Ward. #41

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With more than 20 years of experience as a financial executive and owner of a structural engineering firm, Cassmer Ward and I discussed the basic stru...

Signage Design and Manufacturing with John Petrone. #40

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Power of Design, I’m talking to my Friend John Petrone. John is the president and CEO of Southwood Corporation. Southwood is ...

Creativity and Passion for Construction with Josh Dobeck. #39

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the power of design podcast, I’m interviewing my friend Josh Dobeck. Josh is the Manager of Business Development for Turner co...

Entrepreneur architects with Jes Sanders and Toby Witte. #38

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we are talking to two architects and entrepreneurs. Jes Sanders and Toby Witte are Charlotte NC designers building their firms and...

Drive and determination in real estate with André Collins. #37

24 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I’m talking to a very inspiring person. His name is André Collins, CCIM, MSRE. Like myself, André is a first-generation Immi...

The business of delivering value with Collin Brock. #36

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of the power of design podcast, I’m talking to Collin Brock. Collin is a managing partner at Bloc Design, a Civil Engineering a...

Construction and transformational leadership with Josh McConaughey. #35

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I’m talking to Josh McConaughey. Josh is a Vice President at JE Dunn Construction In Charlotte, NC Josh is a transformational ...

Drive and Vision in Structural Engineering with Anna Lynch. #34

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anna Lynch is not your typical structural engineer, she is the Owner and CEO of Lynch Mykins Engineering In Raleigh North Carolina. I’m inspired and...

Disruptive Building Technology with Mike Muoio. #33

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I will be talking to Mike Muoio, Mike has been selling disruptive technologies in the construction industry for more than 20 yea...

Architecture and Leadership with Ernie Munoz. #32

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of the Power of Design Podcast. I have a very special guest his name is Ernie Munoz, Personally Ernie has been a mentor and role ...

Culture Design Strategy with Steve Chaparro. #31

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the power of design podcast I’m having a conversation with Steve Chaparro, Steve is a keynote speaker and culture design strategi...

Mixed-Use development with Sagar Rathie - Crescent Communities. #30

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sagar Rathie is the managing director of commercial office and mixed-use at Crescent Communities in Charlotte NC. Sagar and his team are responsible f...

The Design of a Tech Business with John Espey. #29

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

John Espey is a trailblazer. Having started and exited multiple technology companies he is currently the CEO and co-Founder of Defiance Ventures a com...

Entrepreneur Architect with Mark LePage. #28

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I will be talking to Mark R. LePage, Mark is the perfect combination between architect and entrepreneur, he is the founder of En...

My personal and business story | Guest Appearance at NYR Podcast. #27

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the power of design podcast,  I was at the other side of the table where my friend David Wells had me as a guest on his New Year's...

Construction Master Networker with Amy Sullivan Hicks. #26

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of the power of design podcast, we are talking to Amy Sullivan Hicks. Amy is a master networker – connector of people and oppor...

Commercial Real Estate Rockstar with Clifford Blanquicet. #25

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are talking to Clifford Blanquicet. Clifford is the founder and president of Blanq Real Estate a fast-growing and energetic c...

Transformative urban planning with Cameron Barradale. #24

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I’m talking to Cameron Barradale. Cam is an Urban Designer and Landscape Architect with SOM, an international architecture, en...

High performance leadership with Tim Gustafson. #23

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of The Power of Design Podcast, I’m talking to Tim Gustafson, PCC, PMP. Tim is an Executive Leadership Coach with a lot of expe...

Authentic and magnetic personal brand with Nicole Campbell CRE Broker. #22

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole Cambell is an office leasing broker with Divaris Real Estate in Hampton Roads Virginia. Nicole is go-getter, switching from residential real es...

Destination retail and Restaurant real estate with Adam Williams. #21

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Williams is a Partner at Legacy Real Estate Advisors in Charlotte NC. He is an expert at helping brands create, grow, design, and develop success...

Jack Ossa Interview with CVG. #20

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This year Ossa Studio was the winner of the 2020 business plan competition created by Charrette Venture Group. Last year at the end of 2019 I decided ...

Mike Grippo | Playbook Management. #19

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of the power of design podcast  I’m talking to my friend Mike Grippo. Mike is the owner and principal of Playbook Management. ...

Zach Simpson | Avison Young - Tenant Representation Broker. #18

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I will be talking to Zach Simpson, Zach is a tenant representation broker at Avison Young in Charlotte, NC. Avison Young is the fastest-growing ...

Chris Moeller | Orion Growth - Commercial Real Estate Delivery. #17

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Moeller is the founder of Orion Growth, an end-to-end, fully integrated, commercial real estate solution that is fundamentally transforming the...

Janet Brooks | Director of Business Development at Clark Nexsen. #16

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is Janet Brooks, Janet is the Director of Business Development and Marketing at Clark Nexsen a 100 years old national architecture and ...

Virginia Luther | Managing Director Spectrum Companies. #15

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’ll be talking to Virginia Luther, Virginia is a managing director at The Spectrum Companies, a commercial real estate firm in Charlotte NC. ...

Bill Guandolo | Regional Vice President at Tarkett. #14

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Guandolo, Bill is a regional vice president with Tarkett. A multinational corporation specializing in the production of flooring products. As an ...

Martin Walsh | Vice President Facilities Development at Sonic Automotive. #13

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Martin Walsh is the Vice President of Facilities Development at Sonic Automotive , with more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry,...

Simon Foster |JLL Portfolio Strategy Lead. #12

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I had a great time interviewing Simon Foster. Simon works for Jones Lang Lasalle in Charlotte, NC, he is the Portfolio Strategy ...

Amber Brown | Alfred Williams and Company. #11

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, I’ll be talking to my friend Amber Brown. Amber is the Market President of Alfred Williams and Company in Charlotte North Carolin...