Architect My Business

Architect My Business


Latest Episodes

Inside Etch Design Group: How Two Women Built a Thriving Interior Design Brand — Multiple Companies, and a Culture of Autonomy
October 07, 2025

Building a business that lasts isn't just about great design, it's about vision, trust, and the people who help bring it all together. In this episode of Architect My Business, host Aya Shlachter sits down with Stephanie Lindsay and Jessica Nelson, co-fou

Teamwork, Technology, and Purpose: Keys to Firm Growth in Design with Blima Ehrentreu
September 10, 2025

What happens when a design firm makes philanthropy, teamwork, and innovation just as important as the projects themselves? In this episode, Blima Ehrentreu, founder and CEO of The Designers Group, sha

Award-Winning Firm Owner on What It Really Takes to Succeed in Architecture
August 18, 2025

Architecture isn't just about what we build. It's about how we build our practices to last. In this episode, Marc Dufour-Feronce, co-founder of Rundzwei Architekten, shares his journey of shaping an architectural practice rooted in sustainability, innovat

How Swedish Traditions Inspire Timeless Architecture with Johan Sundberg
July 16, 2025

What can architects learn from a Swedish coffee break? Turns out, quite a lot. In this episode, we explore how cultural rituals, minimalist values, and thoughtful leadership can shape not only great d

Business Skills Every Architect Should Master with Ray Brown of Archibiz
June 11, 2025

Business skills aren't optional if you want your architecture firm to thrive. In this episode, I chat with Ray Brown, co-founder of Archibiz, to talk about something most architects never got trained inhow to actually run a business. From pricing and pro

Work Less, Design More: How Architects Can Reclaim Creative Time With Tech That Works
May 09, 2025

Feeling like there's never enough time for real creative work? In this episode, I sit down with Mike George, our COO at MGS Global Group, to talk about one of the biggest challenges architects face todaymanaging time. We break down how architecture prof

How Architects Can Adapt, Lead, and Grow in Uncertainty
March 28, 2025

How are women architects leading the charge and shaping conversations in today's evolving industry? In this episode, Aya Shlachter explores their vital contributionsfrom practice leadership to influential podcastingwhile also addressing how the profess

AI and Modern Hiring: What Architects Need to Know
February 13, 2025

Ever feel like the architecture industry is evolving faster than you can keep up? From AI integration to hiring challenges, staying ahead can seem overwhelming. In this episode, Aya Shlachter dives in

The Fountain Principle: How to Future-Proof Your Business in 2025
January 20, 2025

January may be coming to an end, but it's never too late to set yourself up for success in 2025! In this episode, host Aya Shlachter reflects on the past year and shares powerful insights to help architects and business owners make smarter decisions for t

Her Space: The Intersection of Life, Work, and Brand with Renee Marcus
December 02, 2024

In this final episode of Her Space's special series on "Growing Through Personal Branding and Marketing," host Aya Shlachter sits down with Renee Marcus, President-Elect of the AIA Long Island Chapter and Superintendent of Buildings for the Village of Flo