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EPISODE · Jul 19, 2024 · 45 MIN

Episode 22: Jeremiah Russell: Do’s and Don’ts of Building a Successful Architecture Firm

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In this episode, we are joined by a seasoned architect who has successfully owned and operated his own firm for a decade. We'll explore the various project types he has undertaken and how they have influenced the nature of his firm's operations. Gain valuable knowledge on engaging with potential clients and the critical factors to consider when thinking about partnering as a solo practitioner. Our guest also provides practical advice on the necessary preparation work to set yourself up for success before launching your own firm. Jeremiah Russell, a 2003 Master of Architecture graduate from the Savannah College of Art and Design, founded Rogue Architecture in 2014. He specializes in custom single-family homes, multi-family and affordable housing, commercial office and retail, custom interiors, and historic preservation. Jeremiah is NCARB Certified and licensed in 14 states. Timestamps: - Introduction (00:00:00) - Why the field of Architecture (00:00:15) - Early Professional Journey (00:01:57) - His career development (00:07:22) - Origin and philosophy of naming of his firm (00:09:39) - From Referrals to Successful projects (00:14:18) - Project types and influence on the nature of operations (00:17:38) - Engagement with potential client (00:22:54) - Factors to account for when considering a partner as a solo practitioner (00:31:11) - Prep work to set you up for success before you start your own firm (00:41:25) - Quick do’s and don’ts when starting your own firm (00:43:27) Learn more about their projects - https://www.roguearch.com/ Learn more about us at - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://americanarchitecture.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Social Media Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/americanarchitecturemedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-architecture-media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/americanarchitecturemedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by American Architecture. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by any American Architecture employee on the podcast are their own and do not reflect the views of American Architecture. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact our [email protected]

In this episode, we are joined by a seasoned architect who has successfully owned and operated his own firm for a decade. We'll explore the various project types he has undertaken and how they have influenced the nature of his firm's operations. Gain valuable knowledge on engaging with potential clients and the critical factors to consider when thinking about partnering as a solo practitioner. Our guest also provides practical advice on the necessary preparation work to set yourself up for success before launching your own firm. Jeremiah Russell, a 2003 Master of Architecture graduate from the Savannah College of Art and Design, founded Rogue Architecture in 2014. He specializes in custom single-family homes, multi-family and affordable housing, commercial office and retail, custom interiors, and historic preservation. Jeremiah is NCARB Certified and licensed in 14 states. Timestamps: - Introduction (00:00:00) - Why the field of Architecture (00:00:15) - Early Professional Journey (00:01:57) - His career development (00:07:22) - Origin and philosophy of naming of his firm (00:09:39) - From Referrals to Successful projects (00:14:18) - Project types and influence on the nature of operations (00:17:38) - Engagement with potential client (00:22:54) - Factors to account for when considering a partner as a solo practitioner (00:31:11) - Prep work to set you up for success before you start your own firm (00:41:25) - Quick do’s and don’ts when starting your own firm (00:43:27) Learn more about their projects - https://www.roguearch.com/ Learn more about us at - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://americanarchitecture.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Social Media Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/americanarchitecturemedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-architecture-media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/americanarchitecturemedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by American Architecture. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by any American Architecture employee on the podcast are their own and do not reflect the views of American Architecture. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact our [email protected]

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