Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/built-for-business Built for Business is the AIA podcast on the business of architecture - covering firm leadership, practice management, client relationships, and how architects build profitable, thriving firms. @ 2026 AIA e610c8fe-5391-5872-b779-89860b340bbf yes en Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:20:09 -0400 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:21:01 -0400 https://www.aia.org/podcasts https://img.transistorcdn.com/ClT-Tk_t6QASQRTwRA_8Mw2mpZetrqSnhFPsXbMZuXw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mN2Qx/ODQwZmU0MTdlYzVl/OWUxODRkYzRmNjc2/OGQ1Ny5wbmc.jpg https://www.aia.org/podcasts episodic Rachel Gresham, Ali Alsaleh Built for Business is the AIA podcast on the business of architecture - covering firm leadership, practice management, client relationships, and how architects build profitable, thriving firms. Built for Business is the AIA podcast on the business of architecture - covering firm leadership, practice management, client relationships, and how architects build profitable, thriving firms.. architecture, business, firm, architect Rachel Gresham No No 4 4 Taking Calculated Risk and Promoting Transparency in Practice with Halie Chandler, AIA and Blake Daniels, AIA full 31ea1581-d9d2-4120-8eaa-69e9724f9ed4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db51e9d2 Can transparency be a competitive advantage? Blake Daniels and Halie Chandler of DanielsChandler discuss how they built a thriving architecture firm by sharing business metrics with employees, embracing calculated risk, and creating a culture where everyone understands how the business works. Their approach challenges traditional firm leadership and offers a roadmap for sustainable growth.

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]]> architecture, business, firm, architect No 2 2 Driving Business Performance through Integration and Sustainability with Wendy Rogers, FAIA full ea78bebd-c30f-4536-8aa1-3f3fc609e60f https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a6ac203 How do you build a firm that lasts and leads? Wendy Rogers, CEO of LPA and leader of the 2025 AIA Architecture Firm Award recipient, shares how a commitment to sustainability, integrated practice, and people-first culture helped transform LPA from a 40-person firm into a nationally recognized design leader. From business strategy and resilience to innovation and long-term growth, Wendy offers practical insights for architects looking to build stronger firms and create lasting impact.

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]]> architecture, business, firm, architect No 1 1 Welcome to the AIA: Built for Business podcast full a0ae5036-a090-498a-b6ef-afd1dc8d78a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0b0c37e Why do so many architects struggle with business, and what can be done about it? In this inaugural episode of AIA Built for Business, hosts Rachel Gresham, AIA,MBA and Ali Alsaleh, Assoc. AIA introduce the podcast, share their personal journeys through architecture and entrepreneurship, and explore the business acumen gap facing the profession. They discuss why firm culture, project management, and business prosperity matter, and how AIA resources can help architects build stronger, more successful practices.

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