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Built for Business

Built for Business

By: Rachel Gresham Ali Alsaleh
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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
Episodes
  • Taking Calculated Risk and Promoting Transparency in Practice with Halie Chandler, AIA and Blake Daniels, AIA

    Taking Calculated Risk and Promoting Transparency in Practice with Halie Chandler, AIA and Blake Daniels, AIA
    Jun 5 2026

    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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    1 hr
  • Expanding the Value of Architecture beyond Traditional Practice with Brad Lukanic, AIA

    Expanding the Value of Architecture beyond Traditional Practice with Brad Lukanic, AIA
    Jun 5 2026

    Architecture firms can’t rely on the same playbook forever. Brad Lukanic, CEO of CannonDesign, discusses growth through innovation, the power of strategic frameworks over strategic plans, building long-term client relationships, and why AI may reshape how architects work, but not why they matter.
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    53 mins
  • Driving Business Performance through Integration and Sustainability with Wendy Rogers, FAIA

    Driving Business Performance through Integration and Sustainability with Wendy Rogers, FAIA
    Jun 5 2026

    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 mins
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