Zweig Group founder Mark Zweig talks about what it takes to become a better seller in the design industry. It's hard work and you have to believe in yourself, be consistent, and build relationships even...
Kyle Ahern, Zweig Group's awards manager, shares some great information on the awards process and why Zweig Group created specific awards. He also discusses some important data that's shared with participating firms.
Matthew Van Gilst, principal with Callidus Engineering in London, Ontario, discusses his firm's growth, how the pandemic has affected them, and how bullish he is about the future.
Five years ago, Edward Friedrichs came on The Zweig Letter Podcast to discuss the evolution of the design industry. He shared stories about Art Gensler and the actor Mel Brooks. We share this episode again...
Architect Julia Su Jack, AIA talks about being an architect, a woman of color, and making the transition from the private sector to the public sector in this episode of the podcast.
Will Swearingen, an ownership transition advisor at Zweig Group, discusses how leadership in firms big and small are planning out their next steps in the face of continued uncertainty, and how company owners can take...
On this episode of The Zweig Letter podcast, we sit down with Schillivia Baptiste. She’s a professional engineer and the CEO of Laland Baptiste, and a Principal at Baptiste Engineering. Laland Baptiste is a construction...
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Podcast | Stephen Lucy, CEO of JQ Engineering, shares his thoughts on the state of the design industry and what he is bullish on for the future, including “water being the next oil” and so...
Kit Miyamoto, global CEO of Miyamoto International, talks about his origin story, how he started Miyamoto International and Miyamoto Relief, and his desire to make buildings worldwide stronger, safer, and earthquake resistant.
Allan Tsang and Dan Oblinger discuss negotiation, active listening for design professionals, telling clients “No!” and more in this episode of the podcast.
Janki DePalma, director of business development with Kirksey Architects, discusses listening, empathy, relationships, self-control, and what makes a great business developer.
Phil Keil, Zweig Group's director of strategy, discusses the importance of strategic planning and how strategic planning can be the difference between a firm that's just getting by and a firm that's thriving – even...
PDR President and CEO, Lauri Lampson discusses the workplace of the future and how the pandemic has accelerated the evolution of workplace design.
Zweig Group's Chad Coldiron and John Bray discuss all things related to recruitment and retention for design firms during the pandemic.
Brandon Pinkerton and Steve Williams, president and COO respectively of HP Engineering, discuss how their firm has survived and actually grown during the pandemic.
Tony Hans, a vice president with CMTA Consulting Engineers, talks about building science leadership, why culture is so important, and about the work that CMTA is doing around the country to create and design energy-efficient...
Chad Surprenant, chief strategy officer and board chairman of ISG, shares his journey from being one of the company's primary shareholders to creating an ESOP and enlarging the ownership of ISG to everyone at the...
Marcia Alvarado from TRC Worldwide Engineering discusses how she got into engineering, how her modeling career organically grew, and why diversity, equity, and inclusion are so important to her.
Chad Clinehens, Zweig Group CEO, talks about planning the Elevate AEC Virtual Experience – one of the most engaging industry award celebrations and continuing education programs in the AEC industry.
We recently sat down with former CEO and Chairman of Burns & McDonnell, Greg Graves. Greg engaged us with a far-reaching conversation about what life is like as a retired Design Industry Executive - although...
Laura joined Hickok Cole 2017 to drive business development efforts firm-wide. Laura takes a task-oriented approach to managing Hickok Cole’s existing relationships and forging new ones. She enjoys directing and learning about the creative and...
LaShawn Stewart-Baylor, founder of Integrated CM Solutions, talks about how she got her first project within days of starting the business, the challenges faced by minority AEC firms, the importance of relationships, and more.
James Garrett, founder of 4RM+ULA Architects in St. Paul, Minnesota, discusses George Floyd, racism in the design industry, the challenge in designing memorable structures, and James' family history in St. Paul.
