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Jun 4

Welcome to the AIA: Built for Business podcast

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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19 min
6d ago

Driving Business Performance through Integration and Sustainability with Wendy Rogers, FAIA

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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52 min
6d ago

Taking Calculated Risk and Promoting Transparency in Practice with Halie Chandler, AIA and Blake Daniels, AIA

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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6d ago

Bryn Young, AIA, of BYoung Design

What does it really take to become an architect, and why do so many people misunderstand the profession? Architect, educator, and content creator Bryn Young, AIA, shares her journey to licensure, her experience building a successful design practice, and how social media can help architects better communicate their value to the world.

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46 min

Between the Planes and Built for Business bring together the built environment's most influential voices to explore the ideas, strategies, and stories driving architecture forward.

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Welcome to the AIA: Built for Business podcast

Driving Business Performance through Integration and Sustainability with Wendy Rogers, FAIA

Taking Calculated Risk and Promoting Transparency in Practice with Halie Chandler, AIA and Blake Daniels, AIA

Bryn Young, AIA, of BYoung Design

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