INSIDE THE FIRM is a raw look inside of a young and ambitious architecture firm. Showtimes air every Monday Morning and 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! 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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August 31, 202630 min
Monday Morning Coffee with Stephanie Peirolo
Stephanie Peirolo is an executive coach, speaker, and author of The Saint and the Drunk: A Guide to Making the Big Decisions in Your Life. For more than a decade, she has helped leaders navigate career, business, and life decisions by combining practical leadership coaching with insights into values, intuition, and emotional intelligence. A Stanford graduate with a master's in Transformational Leadership, Stephanie's storytelling has been featured on NPR, The Moth, and The Guardian. Today, she helps people make intentional decisions that align with who they are and who they want to become.
August 28, 202635 min
Monday Morning Coffee with Lenka Ilic
Lenka Ilic is a New York-licensed architect and Principal of Apartment Renovation NYC, specializing in apartment renovations throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. She guides homeowners through the entire process, from evaluating floor plans and developing the design to navigating building approvals, permits, contractor selection, and construction. With a candid, consumer-focused approach, Lenka helps clients avoid costly mistakes while creating homes that function better and hold their value. She can be found at https://apartmentrenovation.nyc/ potential clients are encouraged to read on owner’s protection at https://apartmentrenovation.nyc/owners-protection/
August 24, 202625 min
Monday Morning Coffee with Sandy Gerber
Sandy Gerber is a TEDx speaker, communication coach, and the award-winning author of Emotional Magnetism, which has received 24 international book awards. A former executive who helped build one of Canada's Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies, Sandy now helps leaders, teams, and families communicate with greater emotional intelligence and connection. Named the #16 Communication Professional in the world by Global Gurus, she teaches practical tools that strengthen relationships both at work and at home. Her mission is simple: help people communicate to connect.
August 21, 202635 min
428 – Architects, Are We Cooked?
On this episode of Inside the Firm, the July 2026 architecture billings still suck, what does the current run of Bitcoin mean for the macro economy, and finally why you should create your firm’s project database, like now! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!
August 17, 202630 min
Monday Morning Coffee with Bill Derrick
Bill Derrick is a second-generation construction leader with more than 50 years of experience as President of the Derrick Companies. He helped guide his family business through the Great Recession, only to face another unexpected challenge when he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer. Through both business and personal adversity, Bill developed a deeper perspective on resilience, faith, and leadership. He shares those lessons in his book, Restored by the Storm: Navigating Through Life's Unexpected Challenges.
August 14, 202630 min
427 – Why Architecture Firms Stay Stuck in The Boom-Bust Cycle
On this episode of Inside the Firm, where are people moving and why should architects care, and finally why architecture firms stay stuck in the boom and bust cycle and how to break it. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!
August 10, 202627 min
Monday Morning Coffee with Jay Setchell
Jay Setchell is a Marine veteran, entrepreneur, and lifelong business leader whose life has been defined by resilience, perseverance, and an unwavering belief in personal responsibility. Raised on a working farm and now in his seventies, Jay continues to lead multiple ventures despite being mostly paralyzed. Drawing from decades of success, setbacks, faith, and hard-earned life lessons, he inspires others to embrace adversity and never give up. His guiding philosophy is simple: If it is to be, it is up to me.
August 7, 202626 min
Monday Morning Coffee with Glenn Bostock
Glenn Bostock is the founder of SnapCab, the industry-leading manufacturer of elevator interiors and custom privacy pods. After struggling with learning disabilities in school, Glenn built a one-man cabinet shop into a company of more than 140 employees serving some of the biggest names in the elevator industry. Today, he's the author of A Human Business, where he shares how putting people first, embracing failure, and building a values-driven culture can create both exceptional businesses and meaningful lives.
August 3, 202637 min
Monday Morning Coffee with John Patrick Winberry
John Patrick Winberry, AIA is the founding partner and architect at The Up Studio, an architecture, interior, and brand design studio in New York City, specializing in contemporary design. John’s approach to architecture balances theory and approachability, comfortably guiding the client to an understanding of complex design theories. Check out The Up Studio: https://www.theupstudio.com Follow The Up Studio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgOmL61ajxu55wQMSnUofGg Inside The Firm is a podcast dedicated to architects, entrepreneurs, builders, and professionals. Hosted by Lance Cayko and Alex Gore, each Monday they host a guest across various industries for Monday Morning Coffee, and then on Fridays, the pair sits down to do a deep dive into the nitty-gritty of starting, operating, and growing a successful architecture firm! Subscribe Now to Receive the Latest Episodes! E-mail your questions to insidethefirmpodcast@gmail.com and you might get featured on an episode! You can also DM us on Instagram @itf_podcast! Check out our firm: https://f9productions.com Check Out the ITF Website: insidethefirmpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itf_podcast/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ins... Follow us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insidethefirm
August 1, 202626 min
426 – Why Leaders Must Keep Small Problems in Perspective
On this episode of Inside the Firm, the largest housing affordability bill in decades becomes law, and finally why leaders must keep small problems in perspective. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!
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