027 - Tim Yeiser of Dricrete
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In this Peopleverse Podcast episode, Evan Troxel talks with Tim Yeiser of Dricrete about their innovative approach to concrete with integral waterproofing which is often used in underground parking. Dricrete pioneered a chemistry and concrete admixture to go into the concrete during the mix, which enables the building to ultimately be faster, cheaper, safer, less risky, and more sustainable than traditional membrane waterproofing systems. Tim and Evan also discuss the challenges of introducing a new product to the construction industry and the importance of partnerships and knowledge transfer...
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026 - Mehmet Zenginler of Tantimber
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In this episode Mehmet Zenginler of Tantimber joins host Evan Troxel on the Peopleverse podcast for an in-person interview in Tect’s booth at the 2023 AIA Conference on Architecture in San Francisco, CA. Today we discuss the benefits of using Tantimber Thermowood as a sustainable and durable building material, the importance of building relationships with architects and providing value early in the project by working to become trusted, reliable sources of the latest information in their product category, and more! Episode Links
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025 - Patricia Yulkowski and Candace Kitchen of Total Door Systems
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In this podcast episode, Patricia Yulkowski and Candace Kitchen of Total Door Systems join Evan Troxel in the Peopleverse to discuss the importance of building relationships and trust between the design community and the manufacturing community, particularly in the context of life safety and the importance of early engagement to avoid expensive mistakes in the field. Episode Links:
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024 - Cherise Lakeside of RDH Building Science
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In this episode Cherise Lakeside, FSCI, CDT of RDH Building Science joins host Evan Troxel on the Peopleverse podcast for an in-person interview in Tect’s booth at the 2023 AIA Conference on Architecture in San Francisco, CA. The conversation covers topics such as the importance of product reps and their relationship with design professionals, the challenges of product selection, and the changing dynamics of the industry. They also discuss the AIA conference and the value of meeting and networking with other professionals in the field. Episode Links
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023 - Mike Kunard of Hidden Step Marketing
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Mike Kunard of Hidden Step Marketing joins the Peopleverse to discuss his experience in the building industry, including the importance of mentors and the value of wisdom over data. We also chat about the need to break down barriers and build relationships between design professionals and product experts to share knowledge and solve problems. About Mike Kunard After succeeding in the building materials industry for 20 years as manufacturer and distributor, Mike broke out on his own in 2020 to help small yet scalable manufacturers and lend his experience to help them come to market. His...
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022 - David Corle of HMI Glass
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David Corle, CSI joins the Peopleverse podcast to talk about the importance of building personal relationships, mentorship, using humor on social media, the dangers of perfectionism, changing the perception of building product manufacturers from product-pushers to trusted advisors, and emphasizes the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and service before sales in building trust and relationships. . About David: A third generation glazier, David spent the first fifteen years of his career gaining hands-on experience in the glass industry. Armed with that knowledge, in 2015 he joined one...
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021 - Todd Miller of Isaiah Industries
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Todd Miller of Isaiah Industries joins the Peopleverse to share his story and kick off season 2 with Tect’s architectural community director and host Evan Troxel. Here's an episode highlight: Hear Todd’s story of how the Metal Roofing Alliance was formed 25 years ago by a group of metal roofing industry competitors. What began with a plan that would sunset the organization in 5 years turned into an alliance of friends that helped transform the market share of steep slope metal roofing from 2% up to 17% and is still going strong after 25 years. About Todd Miller: Todd Miller is President of...
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020 - Ian Merker, AIA, LEED AP live from the Tect booth at AIACon22
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Ian Merker, AIA, LEED AP joins the Peopleverse podcast live from the Tect booth in the expo hall at the American Institute of Architects National Conference on Architecture which took place on June 23-25 in Chicago, Illinois. In this episode we talk about what attending the National Conference on Architecture is like from an architect's perspective and we discuss some professional activities architects are involved with—beyond their day job—to serve their communities. This peek into the life of an architect illuminates additional corners of the profession for those who want to know more....
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019 - Dena Prastos, AIA
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Dena Prastos, AIA of Indigo River joins the podcast to talk about her multidisciplinary background and approach to a career in architecture. The bulk of this conversation is about how architects can and should differentiate their practice using examples from her waterfront-focused work and about the value of architects through specialization during changing times, among many other important topics listed in the notes below. About Dena: As Founder and CEO of Indigo River, Dena Prastos, AIA, is the first "waterfront architect," trailblazing a new category in the industry. Indigo River is a...
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018 - Kyle Morck live from the Tect booth at AIACon22
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Kyle Morck of Reynolds+Myers joins the Peopleverse podcast live from the Tect booth in the expo hall at the American Institute of Architects National Conference on Architecture which took place on June 23-25 in Chicago, Illinois. In this episode Kyle shares his insight into modern marketing strategies for building product manufacturers. Key takeaways from this discussion are how product manufacturing marketing and sales teams should be moving beyond design professionals as "lead gen", how marketing and sales should be differentiated for results, the only worthwhile marketing BPM's should be...
info_outlineAlex Gore is an architect, Principal and co-owner of the firm F9 Productions and the build firm F14 Productions. He also co-hosts the Inside the Firm podcast, is the author of the Creativity Code, and teaches at CU Boulder in the Architectural Engineering department.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Alex’s origin story and what led to him becoming an architect
- how F9 Productions began during the 2009 recession and what baggage they left behind when starting his own firm
- F9’s beginnings and figuring out how to find work
- F9’s foray into design/build and construction
- F9’s 9 principles
- how F9 has grown over the last few years
- why F9 pivoted the firm after developing their own projects
- the idea of a feedback loop informing one’s trajectory
- what Alex’s main role at F9 is today
- the definition of leadership
- how Alex created a culture of permission through mentorship
- why Alex said, “The most I know is about architecture and construction, and I’m finding out I know less and less about that every day.”
- what to do when you don’t know what you don’t know
- what exists between what architects draw (design intent) and making the building into reality
- the importance of real world experience in design and construction
- what’s missing from almost all technology solutions in AEC
- why architects can’t prescribe means and methods for contractors
- Alex’s advice for the best way to get the information you need when you need it
- how to communicate to your team for the best outcomes during an iterative process
- why human-to-human connections are underrated
- how technology can help the most in AEC by mimicking reality
- what kind of lunch and learns bring the most value to architectural firms
- Alex’s message to the building industry regarding government bureaucracy that affects an architects ability to offer their services
- a peek into the life of an architect to help building product reps understand their day-to-day
Episode Links:
- Alex on Twitter
- Alex on LinkedIn
- F9 Productions on Twitter
- F9 Productions on LinkedIn
- F9 Productions website
- Inside the Firm Podcast
- Evan’s episodes as a guest on the Inside the Firm podcast (episode 8 | episode 69)
- The Creativity Code by Alex Gore
- CU Boulder’s Architectural Engineering program
- Wait but Why blog by Tim Urban
- Tim Urban on Twitter
- Tim Urban’s tweet with past and future paths diagram
- Steve Jobs 2005 Stanford Commencement Speech (connecting the dots) (YouTube)
- Steve Jobs Secrets of Life (YouTube)
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