INSIDE THE FIRM is a raw look inside of a young and ambitious architecture firm. Showtimes air every Friday afternoon with the co-founders and hosts, Alex Gore and Lance Cayko. We dive into the nitty-gritty details of how to start, run, and grow a small business. We also share our personal stories, zoning and building code issues, Revit tips and tricks, and more!
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389 – Is Being a Builder Like Being a Used Car Salesman?
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23:28On this episode of Inside the Firm, builder confidence reaches yet another low and construction declines further, and finally is being a builder like being a used car salesman? Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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388 – Business Conditions at Architecture Firms Continue to Decline
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21:11On this episode of Inside the Firm, business conditions at architecture firms continue to decline, inflation and job creation is at another low, and finally what are the other forms of wealth you can’t buy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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James Robbins is a leadership consultant, adventurer, and motivational speaker with over 20 years of experience helping leaders reach their potential. He authored Nine Minutes on Monday, named Business Book of the Year by Canada’s Globe and Mail, and was recognized by INC. Magazine as one of the top leadership speakers. With over 3,000 presentation…
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Shira Abel
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29:48Shira Abel is a growth expert with 25 years of experience, trusted by global companies like Siemens, Samsung, AXA, and Allianz. As the founder of Hunter & Bard and creator of The Perception Formula™, she helps businesses understand their customers and drive growth. Shira is also a Lecturer at UC Berkeley and a sought-after speaker, known for her in…
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387 – The Economic Pulse is Dropping: Is Your Architecture Firm Ready?
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22:28On this episode of Inside the Firm, the guys review the EntreArchitect Small Firm Business Pulse Report for Quarter one of 2025. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Jacob Zikmund
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42:13Jacob has a passion for seeing the potential in every project and is commonly mistaken for Prince Harry. He is the co-founder of BLOK Studio in Minnesota. His firm has designed a wide variety of projects ranging from small residential, to large mixed use project. He is deeply involved in the design, development, and construction of the Little Mod p…
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, the guys review a new client intake form, then how to jumpstart housing, and last but not least, who should have the final say?! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Jayla Siciliano
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26:36Jayla Siciliano is the CEO of a bi-coastal luxury short-term rental company and host of The Seed Money Podcast. With 25+ years of experience, she founded Bon Affair, appeared on Shark Tank, and secured a deal with Mark Cuban. After facing setbacks, Jayla now helps early-stage entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses that balance success with life…
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, what is inflation up to these days, then the Colorado Democrats continue to try and tackle housing affordability, the benefits of being a builder architect, and last but not least, the difference between interior design programs vs. architecture?! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!…
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Dr. Alain Salas
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27:15Dr. Alain Salas is a Chiropractic Physician, #1 Amazon best-selling author, and creator of the Mind Clearing, Body Clearing, and Goal & Success Clearing systems. After experiencing personal and professional struggles—including a failing business, divorce, and a colon cancer diagnosis—he embarked on a transformative journey that led him to discover …
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, when will these dang old mortgage rates go down, then multifamily developer confidence falls again, and last but not least, are we the only ones who care to reply all?! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Jonathan Lautermilch
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28:51Jonathan Lautermilch is the CEO of Smart Shark, a company that helps CEOs and small business owners become best-selling authors to dominate their markets and create a lasting legacy. With 16 years of business development experience, Jonathan is passionate about helping others join the 1% club of best-selling published authors. He is a best-selling …
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Patrick Risk
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28:04Patrick Risk is a visionary leader with over 15 years of experience driving global transformations and organizational redesigns. He has a proven track record of creating billions in value through strategic planning, project management, and process improvement across industries like technology, healthcare, and non-profit sectors. Patrick has led ini…
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383 – Denver Mayor Has a Plan to Fix Long Delays for Construction Permits!
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32:15On this episode of Inside the Firm, we test drive the client on boarding software that long time listener Nick Harrison is building, and last but not least, the Denver Mayor has a plan to fix long delays for construction permits?! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Roggen Frick
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17:42Roggen Frick is a seasoned construction professional with a lifetime of experience in the field, starting at just 3 years old. He earned his degree in construction management from Colorado State University and has worked in various roles, from foreman to project engineer, before founding Bear Iron Works, a company that manufactures products for the…
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382 – What is the Leading Determinant of Happiness of Your Employees?
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27:32On this episode of Inside the Firm, are your people failing you or are you failing your people, then some echoes from the Great Recession, and last but not least, what is the leading determinant of happiness for your employees?! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Michael Bohn
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39:46Michael Bohn, AIA, is a Senior Principal and Design Director at Studio One Eleven, where he has dedicated his career to advancing innovative solutions for affordable housing and community revitalization. With over 30 years of experience, Michael has pioneered the firm's modular approach to affordable housing solutions, exemplified by projects like …
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381 – Why You Should Network With Your Biggest Competitors
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22:17On this episode of Inside the Firm, is it dumb or brilliant, more tariff talk, what’s more important - serving the client or health, safety, and welfare?, and last but not least, why you should network with your biggest competitors. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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380 – Entrepreneurship Isn’t For Everyone
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27:57On this episode of Inside the Firm, be a source, not just a resource, then millennials actually want smaller homes with better materials?!, and last but not least, why entrepreneurship is not for everyone. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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379 – This One Simple Practice Will Win You More Clients
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18:38On this episode of Inside the Firm, three ways to make decisions, your competitors are actually your allies, and this one simple practice will win you more clients. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Today, we have a truly one-of-a-kind guest! You might recognize him as the 'Question Mark Guy,' or from his unforgettable infomercials and TV appearances that showed millions of Americans how to unlock government grants and benefits. Matthew Lesko has spent over four decades uncovering ways for people to access funds they never knew were available,…
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Brent Pohlman
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29:45Brent Pohlman is the CEO and owner of Midwest Laboratories, a company his father founded in 1975. Starting at just 15 years old, Brent worked his way up and became CEO in 2016. Driven by faith, Brent leads from the heart, focusing on people, processes, and technology in that order. He is passionate about teaching others to lead effectively and beli…
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378 – How to Get Your First Architecture Job in a Crappy Economy!
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36:58On this episode of Inside the Firm, the guys give their best advice to all you Spring architectural graduates on how to get your first architecture job in a crappy economy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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377 – Do The New Building Codes Actually Save Money?
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20:44On this episode of Inside the Firm, You’re never going to believe it but the new 2024 building codes are actually set to save everyone money, don’t believe us?! Tune in to find out. ! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Frank Iglesias
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25:16Frank Iglesias is a seasoned real estate entrepreneur with experience in hundreds of deals across various exit strategies. Known for his solutions-oriented approach, Frank has consistently created successful outcomes for all parties, even in seemingly impossible situations. Since 2008, he has built his business through strong relationships and has …
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376 – Colorado House Bill 25-1261 Will Skyrocket Housing Costs
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29:38On this episode of Inside the Firm, Your Q4 EntreArchitect Small Firm Business Pulse Report plus how Colorado House Bill 25-1261 Will Skyrocket Housing Costs! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Jeff Patterson
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29:11Jeff Patterson has over 36 years of experience, practicing and teaching the meditative and martial arts. As the founder of Northwest Fighting Arts/Portland Tai Chi Academy and The Yielding Warrior, where he emphasizes the transformative power of meditative and martial arts practices, particularly the yielding concept. He has published two books and…
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with John Taft
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24:52John Taft is a partner at the renowned architecture firm Backen and Backen. He has been instrumental in designing some of California’s most renowned wineries, including Dana Estates, Davis Estates, Larkmead, and more. His restaurant work is equally distinguished, The Restaurant at Phantom Creek Estates was lauded as the best place to eat “anywhere-…
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375 – Will Banning Gas Stations Lead to Affordable Housing?
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22:46On this episode of Inside the Firm, the NAHB is claiming that the multifamily market will stabilize at the end of 2025, then will banning gas stations lead to affordable housing, and finally Jack Dorsey reads. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Morning Coffee with Evgeniy Kharam
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22:02Evgeniy Kharam is a cybersecurity expert and the Vice President of Architecture at the Herjavec Group, with a career spanning from firewall deployment engineer to industry leader. Known for his resilience both personally and professionally, Evgeniy has navigated the evolving cybersecurity landscape with a unique, broad perspective, helping enterpri…
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Monday Monday Morning Coffee with Marcos Santa Ana
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31:35Marcos is the owner of an architect-led design-build company focused on spatial clarity and thoughtful details serving Southern California and beyond. With an advanced knowledge of the building process and encyclopedic familiarity with materials, we blend the expertise of architects, builders and custom fabricators to create understated, harmonious…
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Monday Morning Coffee with Ignacio Rodriguez
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31:55This Week on Monday Morning Coffee with Inside The Firm, we are joined by Ignacio Rodriguez, CEO of IR Architects. Ignacio co-founded the firm in 2012 with his wife Lauren. IR Architects specializes in luxury estates and custom coastal homes ranging from 5,000-70,000 square feet. To date, the firm has designed more than a half-billion dollars of co…
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374 – How to Get Five Star Reviews Without Getting Hired!
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23:23On this episode of Inside the Firm, the fundamentals of finance haven’t changed so why should the economy, then how are multi-family developers feeling, and finally how to get five star reviews without getting hired! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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373 – Owning, Operating, and Successfully Leading a Construction Company Takes a Special Person!
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24:01On this episode of Inside the Firm, some FED news, then why owning, operating, and successfully leading a construction company takes a special person, and finally Michael Travis reads! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Morning Coffee with Arlene Cohen Miller
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20:03Arlene Cohen Miller brings a wealth of training and experience to help you compassionately and wholeheartedly lead yourself and create the life that works and feels right for you, a life where you experience less stress and more patience, kindness, and peace; a life where you experience more contentment and joy. She is a Work-Life Balance Coach and…
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Alex Raymond is founder of Conscious Entrepreneur, the only event that is 100% dedicated to the well-being of entrepreneurs. Over the years, Alex has helped countless entrepreneurs navigate the stress of growing their companies without sacrificing their health, well-being or relationships.By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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372 – Why You Should Be a Cringe Entrepreneur!
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28:49On this episode of Inside the Firm, which of POTUS’ new executive orders affect architects?, then why you should be a cringe entrepreneur, and finally Michael Travis reads! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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371 – It Takes 20 Years to Build a Reputation and Five Minutes to Ruin It!
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25:19On this episode of Inside the Firm, the economy is ready to roar - are you?, then what can listening to a client do for you?, and finally Warren Buffet reads! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Morning Coffee with Trevor Abramson
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37:31With over three decades of commitment to his craft, Trevor Abramson strives to promote the art of architecture by evoking a deeply felt emotional and spiritual response from clients, critics and the public. His multi-faceted practice, initially focusing on single-family residences, now encompasses ecclesiastical commissions, educational facilities …
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370 – I Studied Architecture and Wouldn’t Do It Again!
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25:21On this episode of Inside the Firm, what’s the best feedback you can provide to employees?, I studied architecture but wouldn’t do it again, and Ai renderings by clients. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Petar Krastev, founder of Coach PK, is a fitness coach whose journey is a testament to transformation, resilience, and faith. Leaving his home country at 22 with just 10 euros, Petar endured hardship, including living on the streets and working grueling jobs, before finding purpose in fitness and personal growth. In 2019, his life took a profound t…
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Stacey Chazin is a dynamic leadership development coach and proud introvert who is rewriting the narrative on introversion. Having grappled with societal expectations that favored extraversion, Stacey underwent a remarkable transformation. Instead of conforming to societal pressures, she embraced her introverted qualities, turning them into powerfu…
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369 – Can Robots Solve the Housing Crisis?
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28:39On this episode of Inside the Firm, construction spending inches up in the New Year, what do the incoming tariffs mean for the industry, and can robots solve the housing crisis? Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Morning Coffee with David Griffiths
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24:50David Griffiths, also known as "David the Digital Creator," is a leader in digital marketing and content strategy with over 1.5 million followers across multiple platforms. In addition to his success as a content creator, David is a celebrated gospel recording artist and educator. His latest project, the Quick Wins Challenge, helps individuals quic…
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Morgan Chawaga is an Evidence-Based Career Coach and Founder of The Healthy Architect. With over a decade of experience in architecture, Morgan's personal battle with burnout inspired her mission to help architects create healthier career paths. Her programs focus on four key pillars: mental, emotional, time, and financial health. By challenging ou…
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368 – Don't Make These Mistakes in 2025: Lessons from the Trenches
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21:28On this episode of Inside the Firm, builder confidence is on the rise, the FED cut rates again, and let’s all learn together but not make the same mistakes we made in 2024 in 2025. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Morning Coffee with John David Graham
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26:07John David Graham is the founder of Good Samaritan Home, a housing / mentoring program helping men and women restart their lives after prison. Prior to that, he was a door-to-door salesman, children’s home counselor, substitute schoolteacher, truck driver, fireman, building contractor, minister and journalist. As you can see, he has a lot of life e…
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John Marvin is an expert in marketing, strategy, education, and eye care. He is a well-known speaker and educator who frequently shares his thoughts on these subjects on his blog and podcast, Practice Principles.By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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367 – The Best Managers Are Great Contributors... Who Never Wanted To Be Managers!
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22:27On this episode of Inside the Firm, a shout out to our new favorite architectural rendering company, then how do the dots from the army squads in last week’s episode relate to sole proprietors?, next more FED news and finally Steve Job reads! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Nick Smith, President of Loud Canvas Media, transitioned from being a Regional Director at Next Level Church to leading a company that supports over 1,000 websites and 400 clients. His background in ministry taught him the power of authentic communication and purpose-driven leadership, which he now applies in the Pharma and digital marketing indust…
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