192: Business and Identity in Architecture with Tosin Oshinowo

Today I will be speaking with Tosin Oshinowo, Nigerian native and founder of CMDesign Atelier. She has an impressive background that includes design and architectural degrees from Kingston College in London, a degree in urban design from the Bartlett School of Architecture Architectural Diploma from the AA, and more recently curator of the 2nd Lagos Biennial, Sharjah Architecture Triennial. Using her creative design skill, and strong ties to the Lagos arts and culture scene, Tosin designs period statement pieces with African contemporary flair. As the founder of the architectural consulting company, CMDesign Atelier, Oshinowo and her team have curated impeccable designs from corporate to creative projects personalized to their clients' tastes.  Some of her designs include the Maryland Mall in Lagos, bronze face shield, the Coral Pavilion beach house, Ngarannam village in northwest Nigeria Sharjah Architecture Triennial.   To learn more about Tosin visit her: Website: https://www.cmdesign-atelier.com/ Website: https://www.ile-ila.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tosin.oshinowo/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tosin-oshinowo-0b9351b/?originalSubdomain=ng     In today's episode we will be discussing:   The potential of working in emerging economies such as Nigeria  The power of an MBA in the Business of the Architecture and how this changed TOESI's paradigm and way of doing business The importance of developing Personal Brand     ► Feedback? Email us at [email protected]   ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/   ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call   ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates:   https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture   *******   For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz   *******   Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com   Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com     Carpe Diem!