Bold Brand Show

Josh Miles

On the Bold Brand Show, host Josh Miles and his guests go deep on a topic to uncover the growth secrets of the most successful firms, how firms can create lasting legacies, and what the future has in store for the AEC industry. Keynote speaker, past TEDx presenter, and AEC brand strategist, Josh Miles hosts The Bold Brand Show. This series showcases conversations with firm executives, marketing leaders, and innovators in the AEC industries. For more information, visit https://boldbrand.show + https://boldbrand.com

  1. Katie Vander Putten on Leadership, Growth & the Future of Architecture

    10/27/2025

    Katie Vander Putten on Leadership, Growth & the Future of Architecture

    In this episode of the Bold Brand Podcast, host Josh Miles sits down with Katie Vander Putten, AIA — President and Director of Healthcare at MOA Architecture. As MOA’s first female president, Katie leads with a people-first, profit-smart philosophy, guiding the Denver-based firm into its next generation of growth. She shares insights on: Leading through firm transitions and building a lasting legacy.How MOA Architecture continues to thrive across generations.The role of women in AEC leadership and the future of firm culture.Balancing vision, profitability, and innovation in a competitive market.Emerging trends in AI, marketing, and design technology shaping the AEC industry.🎧 Whether you’re an architect, engineer, or firm leader, this episode offers valuable lessons on leadership, firm growth, and the evolving future of AEC. 📌 About Katie Vander Putten Katie is the President and Director of Healthcare at MOA Architecture, leading the firm’s strategy, growth, and client experience. She’s been recognized as one of Denver Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40 for her leadership and community impact. :::::Today’s show is brought to you by OpenAsset and Shred.ai. AEC pursuits are more competitive than ever, and the best firms know it’s not just about what you say, but how you say it. That’s why leading AEC marketers are turning to OpenAsset, the industry’s go-to platform for managing project photos, staff resumes, and marketing files—all in one easy-to-search place. And now, OpenAsset is even more powerful with Shred.ai, the AI-powered proposal writing tool purpose-built for AEC workflows. With OpenAsset and Shred.ai, your team can: Instantly surface past proposal contentDraft, edit, and polish responses with AISeamlessly pull in project visuals and resumesEliminate the busywork and focus on the storytellingTogether, they’re transforming how AEC marketers win work: faster, smarter, and with fewer late nights. Visit openasset.com/shred to learn more. ::::: Thank you for joining us today on the Bold Brand Show. For all of today’s shownotes and links to our sponsors, head over to BoldBrand.Show Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter, where I’ll update you on the latest episodes and other exciting things happening at Bold Brand. If you liked today’s episode, do me a favor and share it with a colleague. Over at BoldBrand.Show you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get podcasts, including YouTube—where you can watch full versions of each episode and join the conversation by commenting below. The Bold Brand Show is produced by yours truly, Josh Miles, and is a product of Bold Brand LLC - a branding and video agency for AEC Firms, based in Denver Colorado. Visit BoldBrand.com to learn more, or hit that orange button to schedule a time to chat about your branding or video project. Catch us next time where we chat with another BOLD innovator in the AEC industry. Thanks for listening. See you next time. ::::: Connect with us:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuamiles/https://www.youtube.com/@BoldBrandShowhttps://boldbrand.showhttps://boldbrand.comhttps://instagram.com/boldbrandhttps://instagram.com/joshmilescom https://www.moaarch.com/https://www.instagram.com/moaarch_denver/https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-vander-putten-b713018/

    56 min
  2. Evan Troxel on Creativity, Architecture, and the Future of AEC Media

    10/01/2025

    Evan Troxel on Creativity, Architecture, and the Future of AEC Media

    Subscribe: https://boldbrand.show  On today’s episode, we’re chatting with one of the leading voices in the AEC industry, Evan Troxel. Evan’s unique career path from practicing architecture to creating one of the AEC industry’s most respected podcasts. Evan shares insights on: - How architects can think beyond design and embrace storytelling.- The role of media, technology, and AI in shaping the future of architecture.- Why curiosity, creativity, and side projects matter for leaders in the AEC industry.- Overcoming perfectionism and building meaningful work outside traditional practice. 👉 Whether you’re an architect, designer, or AEC leader, you’ll get practical ideas for staying relevant, creative, and connected in a rapidly changing industry. 📌 About Evan Troxel Evan Troxel is a licensed architect in Oregon and California, founder of TRXL Media, and host of the industry-leading TRXL and Archispeak podcasts, where he interviews the AEC industry's most innovative thinkers. His work sits at the intersection of design, technology, and communication. He brings over two decades of experience in architecture, education, and digital practice leadership—most recently as Principal and Director of Digital Practice at a 400-person architecture firm. This background gives him a rare blend of real-world leadership experience and deep knowledge of emerging technologies. Evan's passion lies in helping architecture and design leaders cut through the hype, overcome cultural and technical barriers, and help them adapt and thrive in an evolving industry. I think I first came across Evan Troxel on the Brand Groupies podcast, as I was doing some early planning for guests on this show, so I’m excited to be having this conversation over a year later! 🎧 Listen to the Bold Brand Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. https://www.trxl.co/https://www.archispeakpodcast.com/https://www.trxl.co/trxl/https://confluence.getavail.com/podcast

    56 min
  3. Can Modular Design Solve the Housing Crisis? Roger Krulak—FullStack Modular

    09/15/2025

    Can Modular Design Solve the Housing Crisis? Roger Krulak—FullStack Modular

    https://boldbrand.show - SUBSCRIBE On today’s episode, I’m chatting with Roger Krulak, Founder & President of Full Stack Modular - the leading modular innovator in the design, manufacture, and construction of mid- and high-rise multifamily buildings, hotels, and student housing in urban environments.  Roger’s 35 years of experience in the built world has transformed the construction industry with his progressive approach to design and manufacturing. Driven by his belief that modular construction holds the key to creating sustainable, affordable, and high-quality buildings, he is using advanced technologies to elevate modular construction within the industry. Roger speaks at top universities like MIT, Harvard, and Yale and has been featured in media outlets like The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Fast Company. And a special thanks to my friends over at Brand Groupies for connecting Roger and I for this conversation, so Roger, welcome to the Bold Brand Show! ::::: BISNOW I've got a special deal to share with you, from my friends at BISNOW! I regularly hit up Bisnow events here in Denver, and honestly, they're my go-to for networking in commercial real estate and AEC. Each month, they pull together these great panels with heavy-hitting speakers who actually know what's happening right now in different markets—not just theory, but real deals and trends. What's cool is they're not just a Denver thing—they run these events across the country. So if you're looking to stay on top of market shifts or want to connect with the people making moves in CRE, it's worth checking out. If you're interested, check out Bisnow – https://bisnow.com/events to see what's coming up. You can use code BOLD - That’s B-O-L-D when you register to save FIFTEEN PERCENT on your ticket. Trust me, the connections you'll make are worth it. Thank you, BISNOW. ::::: Thank you for joining us today on the Bold Brand Show. For all of today’s shownotes and links to our sponsors, head over to BoldBrand.Show Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter, where I’ll update you on the latest episodes and other exciting things happening at Bold Brand. If you liked today’s episode, do me a favor and share it with a colleague. Over at BoldBrand.Show you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get podcasts, including YouTube—where you can watch full versions of each episode and join the conversation by commenting below. The Bold Brand Show is produced by yours truly, Josh Miles, and is a product of Bold Brand LLC - a branding and video agency for AEC Firms, based in Denver Colorado. Visit BoldBrand.com to learn more, or hit that orange button to schedule a time to chat about your branding or video project. Catch us next time where we chat with another BOLD innovator in the AEC industry. Thanks for listening. See you next time. ::::: Visit https://boldbrand.show to subscribe on your favorite platform. Full Stack on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fullstackmodular/ FullStack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullstackmodular/ More about FullStack Modular at https://www.fullstackmodular.com/ #AECindustry #AECpodcast #modularconstruction

    41 min
  4. Your Firm Knows More Than You Think—Here’s How to Use It—Christopher Parsons, Knowledge Architecture

    09/02/2025

    Your Firm Knows More Than You Think—Here’s How to Use It—Christopher Parsons, Knowledge Architecture

    https://boldbrand.show - SUBSCRIBE On today’s episode, I’m chatting with the founder of Knowledge Architecture and KA Connect—Christopher Parsons. As Founder and CEO of Knowledge Architecture, Christopher is responsible for product development, marketing, and organizational health. He is also the executive producer of KA Connect, our annual knowledge management conference for the AEC Industry. Christopher has been a technology leader in the AEC industry since 2002, including serving as the Chief Information Officer for Steinberg Architects and the Information Technology Director for SMWM (now Perkins+Will). About Knowledge Architecture Knowledge Architecture builds knowledge management software for AEC firms. Our flagship software product is Synthesis, the leading Intranet + AI Search solution for AEC firms. Synthesis integrates with common industry software like Deltek, Unanet, Newforma, and OpenAsset. Founded in 2009, Knowledge Architecture is privately-held, employee-owned, and passionate about co-creating and sharing best practices to advance the state of knowledge management in the AEC industry. Christopher, welcome to the Bold Brand Show! ::::: BISNOW I've got a special deal to share with you, from my friends at BISNOW! I regularly hit up Bisnow events here in Denver, and honestly, they're my go-to for networking in commercial real estate and AEC. Each month, they pull together these great panels with heavy-hitting speakers who actually know what's happening right now in different markets—not just theory, but real deals and trends. What's cool is they're not just a Denver thing—they run these events across the country. So if you're looking to stay on top of market shifts or want to connect with the people making moves in CRE, it's worth checking out. If you're interested, check out Bisnow – https://bisnow.com/events to see what's coming up. You can use code BOLD - That’s B-O-L-D when you register to save FIFTEEN PERCENT on your ticket. Trust me, the connections you'll make are worth it. Thank you, BISNOW. ::::: Thank you for joining us today on the Bold Brand Show. For all of today’s shownotes and links to our sponsors, head over to BoldBrand.Show Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter, where I’ll update you on the latest episodes and other exciting things happening at Bold Brand. If you liked today’s episode, do me a favor and share it with a colleague. Over at BoldBrand.Show you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get podcasts, including YouTube—where you can watch full versions of each episode and join the conversation by commenting below. The Bold Brand Show is produced by yours truly, Josh Miles, and is a product of Bold Brand LLC - a branding and video agency for AEC Firms, based in Denver Colorado. Visit BoldBrand.com to learn more, or hit that orange button to schedule a time to chat about your branding or video project. Catch us next time where we chat with another BOLD innovator in the AEC industry. Thanks for listening. See you next time. ::::: Visit https://boldbrand.show to subscribe on your favorite platform. Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjparsons/ More about Knowledge Architecture - https://www.knowledge-architecture.com/ #AECindustry #AECpodcast #KnowledgeManagement

    1 hr
  5. What a Fractional CMO Can Do for Your Construction Firm – Perryn Olson, Alt.CMO

    08/01/2025

    What a Fractional CMO Can Do for Your Construction Firm – Perryn Olson, Alt.CMO

    https://boldbrand.show - SUBSCRIBE On today’s episode, we’re chatting with an AEC marketing pro who I’ve known for years, Perryn Olson. Perryn Olson, FSMPS, CPSM, CCMP is a fractional CMO with Alt.CMO, providing marketing strategy and leadership to construction and construction technology companies. Previously, he was the CMO for the REX.one brands, REX Construction, REX Engineering, and REX Technology, which includes SuperDroid Robots. Before REX, Perryn led the marketing, sales, and client relations teams at My IT as their Chief Strategy Officer. I met Perryn 15+ years ago, when he began specializing in construction marketing and led the construction marketing firm, The Brand Constructors, and became a nationally recognized thought leader.  He has spoken and written extensively within the build and tech industries, and in 2014, he wrote the Construction Executive’s Guide to Brand Marketing and is a frequent marketing and construction technology podcast guest. Perryn, welcome to the Bold Brand Show! ::::: BISNOW I've got a special deal to share with you, from my friends at BISNOW! I regularly hit up Bisnow events here in Denver, and honestly, they're my go-to for networking in commercial real estate and AEC. Each month, they pull together these great panels with heavy-hitting speakers who actually know what's happening right now in different markets—not just theory, but real deals and trends. What's cool is they're not just a Denver thing—they run these events across the country. So if you're looking to stay on top of market shifts or want to connect with the people making moves in CRE, it's worth checking out. If you're interested, check out Bisnow – https://bisnow.com/events to see what's coming up. You can use code BOLD - That’s B-O-L-D when you register to save FIFTEEN PERCENT on your ticket. Trust me, the connections you'll make are worth it. Thank you, BISNOW. ::::: Thank you for joining us today on the Bold Brand Show. For all of today’s shownotes and links to our sponsors, head over to BoldBrand.Show Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter, where I’ll update you on the latest episodes and other exciting things happening at Bold Brand. If you liked today’s episode, do me a favor and share it with a colleague. Over at BoldBrand.Show you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get podcasts, including YouTube—where you can watch full versions of each episode and join the conversation by commenting below. The Bold Brand Show is produced by yours truly, Josh Miles, and is a product of Bold Brand LLC - a branding and video agency for AEC Firms, based in Denver Colorado. Visit BoldBrand.com to learn more, or hit that orange button to schedule a time to chat about your branding or video project. Catch us next time where we chat with another BOLD innovator in the AEC industry. Thanks for listening. See you next time. ::::: Visit https://boldbrand.show to subscribe on your favorite platform. Perryn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perryn/ More about Perryn: https://altcmo.net/perryn-olson/ https://altcmo.net/construction-seo-benchmarks/#AECmarketing #AECbranding #aecpodcast

    1h 9m
  6. Selling Your AEC Firm? Listen to this FIRST—Featuring Josh Lahre & Joe Smetona, AEC Advisors

    07/15/2025

    Selling Your AEC Firm? Listen to this FIRST—Featuring Josh Lahre & Joe Smetona, AEC Advisors

    Subscribe to the Bold Brand Show everywhere you get podcasts at https://boldbrand.show On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Josh Lahre and Joe Smetona Co-Founders & Partners at AEC Advisors. Josh Lahre Josh’s entire career has been dedicated to the AEC industry, advising clients on mergers & acquisitions, capitalization, internal stock valuation, and ownership transition issues. He is also a frequent keynote speaker at industry conferences, seminars, and webinars. Prior to AEC Advisors, Josh was a Senior Vice President at EFCG, where he had worked for 11 years. He graduated from Harvard University and played varsity soccer. Joe Smetona Throughout Joe’s career, he has focused on corporate finance, investment analysis, mergers & acquisitions and financial sponsor advisory. Prior to AEC Advisors, Joe worked in several corporate finance advisory and investing roles, including as a Vice President at EFCG, an investment associate at a family office, and a Capital Markets Analyst at CIT Group. Joe graduated from Columbia University (MS in Operations Research) and Case Western University (BSE in Mechanical Engineering and BA in Philosophy). He was also the varsity captain of the Case Western tennis team. And for the sake of full disclosure, I’ve had the pleasure of working with AEC Advisors for the past few years on various video and photography projects, and they’re just one of my favorite teams in the industry. Josh & Joe it’s great to see you! Welcome to the Bold Brand Show! ::::: BISNOW I've got a special deal to share with you, from my friends at BISNOW! I regularly hit up Bisnow events here in Denver, and honestly, they're my go-to for networking in commercial real estate and AEC.  Each month, they pull together these great panels with heavy-hitting speakers who actually know what's happening right now in different markets—not just theory, but real deals and trends. What's cool is they're not just a Denver thing—they run these events across the country. So if you're looking to stay on top of market shifts or want to connect with the people making moves in CRE, it's worth checking out. If you're interested, check out Bisnow – https://bisnow.com/events to see what's coming up.  You can use code BOLD - That’s B-O-L-D when you register to save FIFTEEN PERCENT on your ticket. Trust me, the connections you'll make are worth it.  Thank you, BISNOW. ::::: Thank you for joining us today on the Bold Brand Show. For all of today’s shownotes and links to our sponsors, head over to BoldBrand.Show Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter, where I’ll update you on the latest episodes and other exciting things happening at Bold Brand. If you liked today’s episode, do me a favor and share it with a colleague. Over at BoldBrand.Show you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get podcasts, including YouTube—where you can watch full versions of each episode and join the conversation by commenting below. The Bold Brand Show is produced by yours truly, Josh Miles, and is a product of Bold Brand LLC - a branding and video agency for AEC Firms, based in Denver Colorado.  Visit BoldBrand.com to learn more, or hit that orange button to schedule a time to chat about your branding or video project. Catch us next time where we chat with another BOLD innovator in the AEC industry.  Thanks for listening. See you next time. #aecpodcast #boldbrandshow #aecindustry

    57 min
  7. Redefining the Value of Business Development in the AEC Industries - Jay Sabatini, Swinerton

    07/01/2025

    Redefining the Value of Business Development in the AEC Industries - Jay Sabatini, Swinerton

    - Jay is the son of architect & started his career at Dekker/Perich/Sabatini - Data driven programming firm focused on Healthcare—Innova Group - International planning, urban design firm—Design Workshop - National A/E firm Page (now Stantec) - Now at a National Builder—Swinerton More on Swinerton - https://swinerton.com/ Connect with Jay - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysabatini/ ::::: BISNOW I've got a special deal to share with you, from my friends at BISNOW! I regularly hit up Bisnow events here in Denver, and honestly, they're my go-to for networking in commercial real estate and AEC.  Each month, they pull together these great panels with heavy-hitting speakers who actually know what's happening right now in different markets—not just theory, but real deals and trends. What's cool is they're not just a Denver thing—they run these events across the country. So if you're looking to stay on top of market shifts or want to connect with the people making moves in CRE, it's worth checking out. If you're interested, check out Bisnow – That’s bisnow.com/events to see what's coming up.  You can use code BOLD - That’s B-O-L-D when you register to save FIFTEEN PERCENT on your ticket. Trust me, the connections you'll make are worth it.  Thank you, BISNOW. ::::: Thank you for joining us today on the Bold Brand Show. For all of today’s shownotes and links to our sponsors, head over to BoldBrand.Show Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter, where I’ll update you on the latest episodes and other exciting things happening at Bold Brand. If you liked today’s episode, do me a favor and share it with a colleague. Over at BoldBrand.Show you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get podcasts, including YouTube—where you can watch full versions of each episode and join the conversation by commenting below. The Bold Brand Show is produced by yours truly, Josh Miles, and is a product of Bold Brand LLC - a branding and video agency for AEC Firms, based in Denver Colorado.  Visit BoldBrand.com to learn more, or hit that orange button to schedule a time to chat about your branding or video project. Catch us next time where we chat with another BOLD innovator in the AEC industry.  Thanks for listening. See you next time. ::::: Connect with us: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuamiles/ https://www.youtube.com/@BoldBrandShow https://boldbrand.show https://boldbrand.com https://instagram.com/boldbrand https://instagram.com/joshmilescom

    41 min
  8. How AEC Firms Can Leverage Social Media & Podcasting — Brand Groupies

    06/16/2025

    How AEC Firms Can Leverage Social Media & Podcasting — Brand Groupies

    Visit https://boldbrand.show for more ways to subscribe. On today’s episode, we’re chatting with my friends at Brand Groupies, Carey Balogh and Lauren Genest! With over 25 years of experience in brand development and management, public relations, social media, marketing, and special events, Carey Balogh is a visionary entrepreneur who delivers exceptional experiences for clients in architecture, design, construction, engineering, real estate, education, and professional services. In 2015, Carey founded Brand Groupies, a full-service social, PR, and personal branding agency that partners with B2B service companies and C-suite leaders. Brand Groupies brings a 360-degree approach to every strategy, driving long-term growth and increasing brand awareness for legacy organizations like Mancini Duffy. Before launching Brand Groupies, Carey was a PR director for fashion and a rock ‘n’ roll themed children’s play space. Carey earned a degree in journalism and PR from the University of Maryland and a master’s degree in fashion promotion from the Marangoni Institute in Milan.  When she’s not hosting the Brand Groupies Podcast or playing guitar in her mom band, Mamadrama, Carey resides in Red Bank, NJ, with her husband, two sons, and dog. And Lauren Genest…Partner & President at Brand Groupies. Equal parts creative and strategic, Lauren is a corporate communications and public relations expert who helps executives shape their public personas.  Led by 20+ years of trusted client and media relationships, Lauren has developed and implemented internal and external strategies to increase client visibility and promote long-term brand growth.  With a keen understanding of the ever-evolving multimedia landscape, from print to digital to podcasts and broadcasting, Lauren shines a spotlight on the dynamic people and stories that fuel brands and businesses. Her work has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, and the New York Post, and also includes high-profile events and initiatives for national brands like Mancini Duffy, Burberry, and Hermès. Lauren received her bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Delaware. When she's not traveling to the best beaches worldwide, she resides with her two children and dog in Little Silver, NJ. Carey and Lauren, welcome to the Bold Brand Show! https://brandgroupies.com/ https://www.instagram.com/brandgroupies/ https://open.spotify.com/show/3GYTvgGTQMZnDatPGIqXSq?si=a1ed44ca37c74958 ::::: BISNOW I've got a special deal to share with you, from my friends at BISNOW! I regularly hit up Bisnow events here in Denver, and honestly, they're my go-to for networking in commercial real estate and AEC.  Each month, they pull together these great panels with heavy-hitting speakers who actually know what's happening right now in different markets—not just theory, but real deals and trends. What's cool is they're not just a Denver thing—they run these events across the country. So if you're looking to stay on top of market shifts or want to connect with the people making moves in CRE, it's worth checking out. If you're interested, check out Bisnow – That’s B-I-S-N-O-W dot com backslash EVENTS to see what's coming up.  You can use code BOLD - That’s B-O-L-D when you register to save FIFTEEN PERCENT on your ticket. Trust me, the connections you'll make are worth it.  Thank you, BISNOW. ::::: Thank you for joining us today on the Bold Brand Show. For all of today’s shownotes and links to our sponsors, head over to BoldBrand.Show Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter, where I’ll update you on the latest episodes and other exciting things happening at Bold Brand. If you liked today’s episode, do me a favor and share it with a colleague. Over at BoldBrand.Show you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get podcasts, including YouTube—where you can watch full versions of each episode and join the conversation by commenting below. The Bold Brand Show is produced by yours truly, Josh Miles, and is a product of Bold Brand LLC - a branding and video agency for AEC Firms, based in Denver Colorado.  Visit BoldBrand.com to learn more, or hit that orange button to schedule a time to chat about your branding or video project. Catch us next time where we chat with another BOLD innovator in the AEC industry.  Thanks for listening. See you next time. ::::: Connect with us: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuamiles/ https://www.youtube.com/@BoldBrandShow https://boldbrand.show https://boldbrand.com https://instagram.com/boldbrand https://instagram.com/joshmilescom

    40 min

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On the Bold Brand Show, host Josh Miles and his guests go deep on a topic to uncover the growth secrets of the most successful firms, how firms can create lasting legacies, and what the future has in store for the AEC industry. Keynote speaker, past TEDx presenter, and AEC brand strategist, Josh Miles hosts The Bold Brand Show. This series showcases conversations with firm executives, marketing leaders, and innovators in the AEC industries. For more information, visit https://boldbrand.show + https://boldbrand.com