Inside The Firm

Mike Kaeding is the CEO of Norhart. They design, build and rent apartments. They are transforming the way this is done by incorporating technologies and techniques that have revolutionized other industries. This has resulted in improved quality and reduced cost of housing. Ultimately, they are committed to solving America’s housing shortage and affordability crisis. And in doing so they hope to improve the way we all live.

On this episode of Inside the Firm, Alex brings cutting edge robotics in construction to the forefront, then what happens when there’s optimism that is too far displaced from reality, next Elon Musk is back with a read, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy!. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Chris Lalomia is a successful entrepreneur and change leader that has built on his experience working with the largest companies in America to start his own business from scratch. He brings his unique style to leadership to build a culture of professionalism in the blue-collar world of home renovations. He left the corporate zoo and ventured into the entrepreneurial wild and started The Trusted Toolbox: Home Repair and Projects in 2008. YES, he started a business right before the Great Recession, so timing the market is not his strength. He survived through that time and has grown his business into a multimillion-dollar handyman and remodeling company which has won numerous awards in Atlanta, GA.

On this episode of Inside the Firm the Alex feeds our brains with an outlook on the U.S. economy short and long term including AIA billings, then a listener question from Tanzania, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy!. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Fitz Koehler is among the most prominent and compelling fitness experts and race announcers in America. With a Master’s Degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences and decades of experience teaching fitness worldwide, Fitz has helped countless people live better and longer by making fitness understandable, attainable, and fun. She has spent decades building her brand and business, FITZNESS, and has earned global reach and financial freedom. Her mission to help others live better and longer never changes, but her tactics frequently do.

Alex shares the Five Shifts you can make to Boost Your Profit. This episode is for Architecture and Engineering firms who feel like they have hit an income ceiling. Whether you’ve been stuck for years… or merely struggling… either way, this is for you. It will cover: 1) How to turn your business into a profit-making machine, without having to work more than 40 hrs. per week. 2)How to create a culture that improves automatically, so you can stop micromanaging. 3) How to pre-sell your clients so they are ready to buy before even talking to you. And More… This is for you if you: work hard and get paid less than your peers, are making other people’s dreams only to see yours float away or secretly terrified you might be stuck at a profit ceiling?

Angela C. Lalande. Angela is a USA Today Bestselling Author, Real Estate Attorney and Owner of Lalande Title, a real estate closing company offering home buyers, realtors, lenders and builders title insurance, escrow and closing services for residential and commercial properties. Her main mission is to provide excellent and engaging personal service in every closing and to make the closing process smooth for everyone involved in a real estate transaction. Her desire is to empower others to rise out of darkness to light?

On this episode of Inside the Firm the Lance shares some big meeting moves in the construction firm and what matters more - the bottlenecks vs critical paths?Then a networking strategy 10 years in the making finally happens, next Alex explains how he left for one Wednesday only but when he did the whole world changed, a reading from Lost, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy!. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Paul Tang is the founding principal of Verse Design. Prior to establishing his current practice, Paul was a former partner of Hakomori + Tang Architecture, Pleskow Rael Tang, and was formerly the Asia Pacific Specialist with focus on China for SOM. He has taught at USC School of Architecture for over 19 years. He was the former and founding Academic Director of USC American Academy in China.

Mark is the founder and principal of Wainwright Insight, a sales consultancy to professional services firms. Leveraging his 20 years of sales and marketing experience, Mark offers Fractional Sales Management to firms who sell their expertise. Hi is "a part-time sales manager to part-time salespeople" like architects, advisors, engineers, analysts, and other consultants who are skilled at their craft but often lack the organization and sales acumen that firms and individuals need to win new work and grow their practice.

On this episode of Inside the Firm the guys get some fan mail! Alex keeps us up-to-date with the firm’s current reading assignment, then 3D Printing homes in Texas is happening fast, next Alex shares some economic news, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy!. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex keeps us up-to-date with the firm’s current reading assignment, then Lance and Alex pontificate and share how to refocus your team and close the feedback loop, next Alex shares some economic news, then your shot of Monday Morning Coffee, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy!. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Keagen Hadley is a doctor of occupational therapy specializing in using psychological treatments such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with his patients. As a patient and therapist, he has a deep understanding of the interventions and knows how emotional stress can interfere with rehabilitation, daily activities, and overall quality of life. As an athlete, he tore both ACLs playing college and semi-professional football. This experience made him acutely aware of the struggles associated psychologically post-ACL injury and how to overcome them with positive results.

Alex is a returning guest, entrepreneur, author, executive coach, and board advisor. He’s built, scaled, and exited companies in Europe and Canada, and led client projects across the world. His areas of expertise are strategy development, leadership development, and entrepreneurship. His passion lies in helping clients built profitable businesses rooted in purpose. Based in Vancouver, Canada, Alex speaks on the topics of intentional strategy and entrepreneurship. In his upcoming book for entrepreneurs he presents a new framework called, “Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs - 11 Powerful Lessons to Thrive in Business and Lead a Balanced life.”

On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex keeps us up-to-date with the firm’s current reading assignment, then Lance adds some insight into how 3D LIDAR scanning is going for the firm and where the heck is the bottom of this market, next Alex shares some economic news, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy!. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Wendy Nash has a 4-year somatic psychotherapy diploma, her Bachelor of Psychology Honors thesis studied the effects of loving-kindness meditation on prosocial behavior and she’s been practicing loving-kindness and other meditations for almost 20 years. These inform her work with clients who are interested in learning how to integrate various meditation practices in daily life. These qualifications and experiences have been profoundly positive on her wellbeing and relationships, and turned around the negatives of difficult early life experiences.

On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex keeps us up-to-date with the firm’s current reading assignment, then Lance explains how the risk of being subject to the slowest consultant on your team, then the guys once again prove how the work-from-home fad was just a fad, then what is the best way to solve the affordability crisis, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy!. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Jason Skeesick is an US Army veteran, coach, and an entrepreneurial evangelist. He is a father, husband, fighter, and carrier of heavy things. His company Spear and Clover helps businesses with passionate leaders, talented teams, and strong playbooks go from contenders to Dynasty Organizations. He leads The Spear and Clover Mastermind a large group of likeminded entrepreneurs united in helping one another impact the world with their unique missions. You can find Jason hosting the weekly Spear and Clover Podcast available on Youtube and across all audio platforms.

Nicole Willits is a creative and experienced product development manager with over 13 years’ experience defining consumer trends and bringing voice-of-the-customer-driven insights to fruition in manufacturing settings. An avid textile fanatic, home decorator, gardener, and DIYer, Nicole cut her chops in renovation with an 1890’s home gut and remodel. She presently spends time working on her 1920’s Craftsman bungalow kit home in the Midwest. Nicole co-leads the Pella Trends team and has been cited in Qualified Remodeler. She has also presented trends and been a featured speaker for IBS Pro Talks, Fine Homebuilding, and other audiences across the United States.

Founder and CEO of Indigo River, Dena Prastos, AIA, who is the first "waterfront architect," trailblazing a new category in the industry. Waterfront architect, civil engineer, futurist, climate adaptation expert, entrepreneur, and creative original, Dena is driven to boldly transform the built world at the water's edge specializing in New York Harbor.