Podcasts

In this episode, Christian sits down with Rick Fourie, Founder of Fourie Consultants in Tampa, for a practical conversation about architecture, construction costs, and project delivery. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience across the trades, subcontracting, general contracting, cost consulting, and owner’s representation, Rick shares how his unconventional…

In this episode, Christian sits down with Jeff Lusin, Co-Partner at 45 Architecture in Bozeman, Montana, for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, entrepreneurship, and the human side of architectural practice. Jeff shares his personal path into architecture – rooted in family craft and a deep connection to community – and…

In this episode, Christian has a conversation with Kara Kopach, Executive Director of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA). Kara has been leading the transformation of the former Fort Monmouth military base into a thriving mixed-use community, including residential, retail, a Robert Wood Johnson healthcare campus, and the 300-acre…

In this episode, Christian sits down with Eric Edelson, CEO of Fireclay Tile, to explore how a small artisan studio transformed into one of the most innovative, mission-driven tile manufacturers in the country. Eric shares the company’s evolution from a 19-person operation to a 280-employee, vertically integrated business with factories…

In this episode, Christian is joined by John Anthal, Principal and Aviation Practice Director at Mancini. Over the past 12 years, John has built Mancini’s aviation practice from the ground up, leading over a million square feet of work across major airports – JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Boston, and Philadelphia. His…

In this episode, Christian sits down with Francesca Bucci, President and Founder of BG Studio, the architecture and design firm redefining hospitality on land and at sea around the world. Christian and Francesca explore how Bucci’s distinctive approach to hospitality design – spanning superyachts, luxury hotels, residential, and beyond –…

In this episode, Christian is joined by Peter Bronsnick, Executive Regional Director at Cushman & Wakefield, overseeing operations across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Peter’s career story of evolution from hands-on developer and deal maker at SJP Properties to leading one of the most powerful real estate advisory platforms in…

In this episode, Christian sits down with Antonio Scalise, Principal Architect and Founder of Parallel Architectural Group. Growing up in a multi-generational family of masons from Italy, Antonio’s path took him from swinging a sledgehammer in New York to leading a full-service architecture firm in New Jersey. Antonio and Christian…

In this episode, Eric Gatti, President and Managing Partner of G William Group, shares how he rose from college intern to leading a full buyout of the firm and how that journey shaped his views on leadership, culture, and trust. Eric and Christian discuss why true leadership means being at…

In this episode, Christian sits down with Leah, Kate, and Sarah – the team behind Architects FORA, a 100% women-owned, fully virtual practice redefining what an architecture firm can be. Their path to creating FORA grew out of a shared desire for a healthier, more transparent way of working as…