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INSIDE THE FIRM is a raw look inside of a young and ambitious architecture firm. Showtimes air every Friday afternoon with the co-founders and hosts, Alex Gore and Lance Cayko. We dive into the nitty-gritty details of how to start, run, and grow a small business. We also share our personal stories, zoning and building code issues, Revit tips and tricks, and more!
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Want to be a guest on Inside The Firm? Send Lance Cayko a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1627915419920x158717333030279800
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Carl Fudge is a "narrative strategist" who bridges the gap between deep business logic and world-class design. As the founder of Presentation Mode, he helps startup founders unlock capital by transforming complex business models into high-conviction fundraising stories.
On this episode of Inside the Firm, could Ai replace 64% of architects’ jobs, then Erie Colorado might get rid of sprinklers for single family homes, and finally how Ai pushes architecture marketing into a sea of sameness. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!
Claudine Ripert is the Chief Operating Officer of Critical Control Restoration, where she works alongside executive teams during high-pressure operational disruptions such as fires, floods, and major system failures. She helps leaders maintain clarity, authority, and momentum when normal processes break down, protecting productivity, revenue, and team alignment when it matters most. Claudine brings practical, execution-driven insights on how disciplined leadership and strong systems prevent small incidents from becoming prolonged crises.
On this episode of Inside the Firm, Claude can Revit?, then the Colorado AIA on how architects can use two new state housing bills to build denser, more affordable multifamily, and finally why firms racing to automate may lose their project architects. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!
Benas is a freelance SEO expert and micro-agency owner who quietly built a six-figure business generating over $120K per year with a lean, high-margin model. After stumbling into SEO more than a decade ago, he rejected corporate life and slowly built a sustainable solo practice by niching down, developing real case studies, and focusing on long-term client relationships. Today, he works hands-on with 4–6 clients at a time, runs an 80%-margin agency, and teaches freelancers how to charge more, escape feast-and-famine cycles, and design businesses that support their lives. Benas isn’t an overnight success story — he’s proof that slow, intentional growth works.
On this episode of Inside the Firm, AIA says billings are down, then BLOK and Jack lead the way on Ai driven layoffs, and finally what Ai software you need to be implementing NOW at your firm to stay ahead of the curve. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!
Randy Gage is known as The Entrepreneur Whisperer — a Speaker Hall of Famer, bestselling author of 15 books, and one of the most respected voices on prosperity and success today. His journey from a jail cell as a teenager to a global thought leader gives him a rare, no-nonsense perspective on wealth, mindset, and personal responsibility. Randy’s books, including Risky Is the New Safe, Mad Genius, and Radical Rebirth, have been translated into more than 25 languages, and his work has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Fox News, and SUCCESS Magazine. Today, he challenges audiences to question their conditioning, rethink risk, and create prosperity from the inside out.
On this episode of Inside the Firm, Elon Musk on AI replacement, then the impact of affordability challenges and demographic shifts on housing trends in 2026, and finally Denver Turns to Ai for Faster Building Permitting? Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!
Lidia Axe is an executive and business coach helping professionals and entrepreneurs build resilient, purpose-driven businesses. After a 13-year corporate career, including leadership roles at PwC, she earned an Executive MBA from London Business School and founded Get It Done Coaching. Her work focuses on resilience, clarity, and helping founders overcome growth and self-promotion challenges.
On this episode of Inside the Firm, the AIA is taking action, then Trump wants to build 1 Million Trump Homes, and finally they can’t replace you if you build! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!
The biggest hurdle to your firm's growth is between your ears. Join Brad Farris as we discuss how being stuck in the weeds, with decisions bottlenecked at your desk, isn’t a systems problem—it’s an invitation to a leadership evolution. Take the Business Growth Phase Assessment: http://www.anchoradvisors.com/growth-phase Take the Self-Leadership Assessment: https://anchoradvisors.com/self-leadership-assessment/
On this episode of Inside the Firm, how to win more work, then we have a new fed chair, and finally are young, laid off, or can’t find a job then join us as we go back Inside the Firm!
Joel Benge is the author of Be a Nerd That Talks Good. He mentors others on why smart people and businesses run up against the blank stare moment and how to turn it into blank checks and breakthroughs.
Vince Quinn is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of SBX Productions, where he helps businesses launch impactful podcasts and use them to power their marketing. He also coaches podcasters to unlock their full hosting potential, drawing from his years as a nationally syndicated radio host and professional communicator.
On this episode of Inside the Firm, how to reach your 2026 goals, then how to better prompt Ai for better architectural writing, and finally a fresh look at the economy ahead. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!
Anthony Franco is a serial entrepreneur, AI strategist, and the co-author of AI First Principles and the WISER Method. Anthony has successfully exited six of his own businesses and spent over two decades guiding business leaders on how to grow smarter, automate strategically, and prepare for valuable exits. As the host of his own podcast, How to Founder, Anthony is passionate about sharing practical, no-nonsense strategies that entrepreneurs and business owners can immediately put into action.
On this episode of Inside the Firm, big wins in 2025 from the NAHB, then why you need a mountain builder for mountain properties, then how to win more as an architect in 2026. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!
Jim Tracy is a sought-after speaker and influencer on workplace culture and leadership, drawing on decades of real-world CEO experience. A serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster with over 350 episodes, he has founded, scaled, and sold multiple businesses and even testified before the U.S. House of Representatives. Jim is also a licensed jet pilot trained by F-16 fighter pilots and a proud grandfather of 18, earning honors including induction into the Wireless Hall of Fame and recognition as a Business ICON of Idaho.
Mike Deaton is a real estate entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and co-founder of Flipping Dirt, a land-flipping coaching program that’s helped hundreds of people create income, time freedom, and peace of mind through simple vacant land deals. After leaving senior leadership roles in Big Tech, Mike and his wife Ligia built a profitable land business producing consistent five- and six-figure returns, while also partnering in over $90 million in commercial real estate syndications. He’s the co-author of Flipping Dirt and the voice behind Life: Elevated, where he shares lessons on performance, wealth, and designing a life on your own terms.
Maja Kalra is a former architect turned marketing coach who spent over a decade in architectural practice before helping others avoid the same burnout she experienced. Today, she works with architects to attract better clients, get paid what they’re worth, and build sustainable practices without relying solely on word of mouth. Through strategic LinkedIn marketing, Maja helps architects turn overlooked profiles into clear, compelling client magnets—so they can work on projects they actually enjoy and build a future on their own terms.
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