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The Business of Architecture; Being a Proper Architect (16:39)
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Curtis B. Wayne, architecture, architect, design, Burning Down the House, built environment, Roberta's, Heritage Radio Network, Steve Smith, Jamie Waugh, Katy Keiffer, Thomas G. Smith, This Business of Architecture, Cape Cod Cottage, Frank Lloyd Wright, Architecture Magazine, stalking and capture of clients, The Betty Cornell Guide to Teen-Age Popularity Guide, ignorant clients, unethical practices in architecture, AIA, American Institute of Architects, you work is your advertisement, Brooklyn Cycling League, dentist office pamphlets, proper forms of self promotion, social media, like running for congress, www.ssmithconsulting.com, Royal Barry Wills, advertising was frowned upon, Brooklyn Velodrome,The Politics of Being a Successful Architect; PR Versus Hard Work (33:25)
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architecture, architect, design, Burning Down the House, built environment, Roberta's, Heritage Radio Network, Steve Smith, Jamie Waugh, Katy Keiffer, I support the left but I am leaning to the right, working hard promotes anti-social behaviors, socially retarded, visibility is the at the utmost importance, free work, trade shows and events, love at first site does not happen at a trade exhibit, networking, all of who you know, rub elbows, be in as many places as you can, prime allies, team opportunity, black tie events, meet the players, Center for Architecture, AIA, American Institute of Architects, Heritage Ball, shameless hucksterism, Brick Institute of America, information modeling, BIM, Building Information Modelling, ConAir skylight, marketing, acquiring other firms, selling expertise, sell technical prowess, knowledge of current interfaces, design beauty, preplanned, sHOP architecture, Star-chitects, White Architects, Frank Gehry, Rem Koolhaas, venustas, building decorators, 41 Cooper Square, Phillip Johnson, commodity engineering services, advent of Green culture, vox popular, forensics, John Hancock Building in Boston, PPG, target strength with the scope of work, retail banking, sales pitch, indirect promotions, marketing versus businesses development, selling quality and friendship, Bernardo Fort-Brescia, Harry Helmsley, Tonica, put up some kites, www.ssmithconsulting.com, Sharples brothers, Thom Mayne,The Silver Bullet; All Publicity is Good Publicity (11:10)
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arcitecture, architect, design, Burning Down the House, built environment, Roberta's, Heritage Radio Network, Steve Smith, Katy Keiffer, Beatles, New Masters, construction managers, Gennaro Brooks-Church, professional test taker, encourage intellectual curiosity, inquire about your world, Brick Institute of America, ignorance destroys, AIA, Not Business As Usual, American Institute of Architects, roll with the punches, technology changes and grows, constantly modernized materials, keep learning, up to date technology, Disney Concert Hall, all publicity is good publicity, www.ssmithconsulting.com,Download MP3 (Full Episode)
"Don't be afraid to cast a wide net." [18:45]
"Having a plan B doesn't mean you're setting yourself up to fail, it means you're a practical business owner." [19:30]
"The big challenges are always out there, they're always looming, and they're not always the scary things we think they are, they might the challenges and the little bit of push we all need to really get to the next place with our business." [33:20]-- Author Grace Bonney on After the Jump!
Raising the Bar (32:00)
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"There are many misconceptions about what it means to acquire wines at an auction. It's a much more down to earth experience than people realize. We've sold single bottles for as high as $70,000 but you can find great bargains at $30 or less." [05:00]
--Michael Jessen of Zachys Wine Auctions on "the business of The Business"









