082. ARE Reset: Resetting the ARE Podcast

If you’re studying for the ARE right now, this episode is for you. In this solo Tuesday episode, David shares why he’s resetting the ARE Podcast, what’s changing, and how this shift is designed to help you build clarity and consistency in your exam journey. Listen to the Audio Show Notes Why the Reset? The ARE Podcast began in 2014. There have been 81 episodes over 12 years. In 2025, only one episode was published. That lack of consistency sparked reflection. David shares openly that consistency has never been his strongest trait — and that it impacted his own ARE journey, which took seven years (back during ARE 3.0 with nine divisions). This reset is about correcting that pattern. Not just for the podcast — but for you. The Real Theme: Consistency Many candidates struggle with: Taking only one exam in a year Losing momentum after a failure Starting strong but drifting off track This episode draws a parallel between podcast consistency and exam consistency. Going forward, there will be two episodes per week: Tuesday: Solo episode (just you and David) Friday: Traditional episode with Eric What’s Changing? The produced intro is gone. No music. No 30-second commercial. No hype. Just direct conversation. The goal is efficiency and clarity. Tuesday episodes are one-on-one conversations — honest, direct, and focused on your journey. These episodes are about encouragement, professional mindset, and helping you stay consistent. Friday episodes continue with David and Eric discussing ARE topics, the profession, and industry trends — with even more clarity and efficiency. A Core Focus Moving Forward Thinking like a professional. This is not about memorizing technical facts. It’s about judgment, risk, ethics, process, standard of care, and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The ARE is not testing whether you’re a student. It’s testing whether you can think like a licensed architect. That mindset shift will be a recurring theme in future Tuesday episodes. The 6-Month Commitment David’s commitment: A new Tuesday episode every week A Friday episode every week Your commitment: Take 3 exams in the next 6 months One exam every two months The same pacing taught inside AEP coaching Structured. Doable. Consistent. This reset isn’t about production value. It’s about rebuilding connection and helping you finish the ARE. If you’re in the process right now, you’re not alone. You can reach out directly at [email protected]. Have a consistent week. See you Tuesday. Please Subscribe Receive automatic updates when you subscribe below! Please rate us on iTunes! If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a review. It would really help us spread the word about the ARE Podcast. Thanks!