201: Selling your Architecture Practice with Herb Cannon of AEC Management Solutions
Business of Architecture UK Podcast
Release Date: 06/16/2023
222: The Profit Maverick: An Architectural Odyssey with Edouard François of Edouard François La Maison
Business of Architecture UK Podcast
In this engaging podcast, Edouard, a renowned architect from Maison Édouard-Poinsoir, shares his unique journey and insights into the world of architecture. He delves into the intriguing challenges of starting and scaling his practice, revealing the importance of vision and distinctiveness in his field. Edouard discusses his innovative approach to client relationships and project management, shedding light on how he balances creativity with practical realities like budgets and regulations. Edouard also explores the fascinating dynamics of working on a diverse array of projects, from luxurious...
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221: Harness your Messaging to repel nightmare clients & attract heavenly ones with Jaimie Sarah of Definitely Definitely
Business of Architecture UK Podcast
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Jaimie Sarah, Founder of Definitely Definitely and the Creator of The Aligned Business Blueprint and The 6 Types of Content To Captivate and Convert. She helps service-based experts and professional services companies to attract, convert and retain more high-caliber clients with integrity. She does this by helping them become more aligned in their brand messaging, their offerings, and their energy, using a blend of psychology and marketing expertise honed over the last 20 years. Jaimie is the host of The Jaimie Sarah Show Podcast and has been featured...
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220: Architectural Evolution: Bridging Design and Technology with Roderick Bates of Enscape
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Architects often face the challenge of integrating rapidly evolving technology into their design processes, a topic that's at the heart of this insightful podcast episode. In their conversation, Rion and Roderick Bates explore the complexities and opportunities that come with this technological integration in architecture. Roderick, with his extensive experience in sustainable design and software development, discusses the transformative journey from traditional architectural practice to the forefront of software innovation. He shares fascinating insights about the changing landscape of...
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219: Creating an International Design Firm with Dicky Lewis & Joe Haire of White Red Architects
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with the Directors and Founders of White Red Architects, Dicky Lewis, and Joe Haire. Dicky co-founded White Red Architects in 2014, unifying the large-scale project experience of his fellow directors into an energetic practice engaging in exciting projects in the UK and internationally. He began his career at Foster + Partners in London, working on a variety of projects from the conception of designs, such as the competition win of 425 Park Avenue Office Tower in New York, McLaren Production Centre, through to the delivery of the technical design stage of...
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218: The Strategic Rebrand: How to Beat Big-Name Firms with Petr Esposito & Liam Spencer of Anamoly
Business of Architecture UK Podcast
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with the Founders of Anomaly, Petr Esposito and Liam Spencer. Anomaly is an award-winning London-based architecture practice that specialise in creative office spaces and injecting new life into old buildings no matter what the sector. ‘Traditional architecture, new direction’ is the mantra they work to; challenging traditions in a world of expectation, they aim to deliver the unexpected and get the most out of every retrofit they get their hands on. Co-founders, Liam and Petr, started Anomaly in 2017 without a house style, and intending to...
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217: Radical Rethinking of the Role of the Architect with Bill Leddy of Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects
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In today’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with William (Bill) Leddy, FAIA, a founding Principal of San Francisco-based LEDDY MAYTUM STACY Architects (LMSA), the 2017 recipient of the national American Institute of Architects Firm Award. For over three decades Leddy has been a national leader in the design of environments that promote social justice and advance urgent climate action. LMSA has received over 175 regional, national, and international design awards and has been recognized by numerous organizations including the American Institute of Arc hitects, the French...
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216: Crazy Voices & Visionary Clients: Soho’s Maverick Studio with Russell Potter of SODA
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Today I will be speaking with Russell Potter, one of the founders of London’s multiple award-winning, SODA studio. SODA has worked across London with several projects in Soho including the 5,110m2 regeneration of Walker’s Court. Completed over eight years, the project created a new theater, restaurant, shops, flats, office space, and a restored home for Madame Jojo’s nightclub. In north London, SODA created Green Rooms, the UK’s first social enterprise hotel, providing affordable living accommodation and studio space for local artists in Wood Green, Haringey. In Silvertown in the...
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215: What Does it Take to be a Principal? with Mark Bullivant of SAOTA
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In this episode, I will be speaking with Mark Bullivant, a principal at SAOTA Architecture. Mark completed a Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Cape Town in 2006. He immediately joined SAOTA, cutting his teeth overseeing the construction of a number of local projects. Mark quickly established himself within the practice with his all-around ability, work ethic, and leadership skills and started climbing the ranks, culminating in promotion to Senior Associate and in 2015 to Principal of SAOTA. He is creative, versatile, and ambitious. Mark’s interest in the profession and the...
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214: Growing a Business Step by Step with Esther Sperber of Studio ST
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In this episode, I will be speaking with Esther Sperber, founder of Studio ST Architects. Esther founded ST Architects in 2003 after working at Pei Partnership Architects for more than five years, during which she had the privilege of working closely with Mr. I. M. Pei. Esther Sperber writes and lectures on architecture and psychoanalysis, two fields of praxis that strive to reduce human distress and widen the range of human experiences. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Lilith Magazine, and The Huffington Post, among others. Born and raised in Jerusalem, Israel she...
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213: How to Avoid a Career Block with Grant Duncan of Korn Ferry
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Today I will be speaking with Grant Duncan, the Managing Director at global leadership advisory consultancy, Korn Ferry. Grant has over 30 years of business experience gained in two professions. His first career saw him rise to leadership roles in a number of UK advertising agencies, latterly as CEO of Publicis. His second career has been in executive recruitment, initially at the global executive search firm, Spencer Stuart, before joining Korn Ferry. In this episode, we will be discussing: Steps to truly evaluating where you are, competencies, transferable skills...
info_outlineIn today’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Herb Cannon, one of the nations leading experts in the management of A/E firms. With 30+ years of “hands-on” experience in the A/E Industry, Herb has held top management positions in a number of high-profile firms. Prior to founding AEC Management Solutions, LLC he held senior executive positions at Robert A.M. Stern Architects, Ehrenkrantz Eckstut & Kuhn Architects, Burns & Roe Engineering, and a CPA firm specializing in the A/E industry. Mr. Cannon has served these organizations in a variety of executive roles including Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer.
Throughout his 30+ year career, he has recognized that design professionals create extraordinary value for their clients. To a large extent, the extraordinary value these design professionals create is not rewarded with a fair economic return. Herb founded AEC Management Solutions in 2000 with the simple goal of helping A/E firms of all sizes earn and keep the money they deserve.
To achieve this goal, he conducts numerous webinars throughout North America on Ownership Transition and Valuations. Strategic Planning, Incentive Compensation, Project Management, and Financial Management. He helps firms to develop and implement strategic plans, incentive compensation programs, and project management systems that dramatically improved profitability. He also counsels firms on valuation and ownership transition issues to facilitate a smooth transition to the next generation of owners.
Herb is an accomplished speaker, speaking to hundreds of A/E professionals each year at webinars, seminars, and professional association events. He has been a featured speaker for the American Institute of Architects, NSPE, ACEC Texas, SMPS, ASHRAE, and numerous State and Regional events.
Herb has a BSBA from Thomas Edison State University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
In this episode we will be discussing:
- Succession planning
- Identifying the right partners
- Understanding where the value of an architecture firm actually lies
To learn more about Herb visit his:
Website: www.aecmanagementsolutions.com
Email: [email protected]