In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Marketer Lindsay Young. Lindsay has a considerable amount of Marketing and Business Development experience working with Design and Construction firms throughout the Midwest and the South.  

We sit down on this episode of the podcast with James Hillegas from OCP Contractors, Inc. I met James a couple of years ago when he was working for a Design Firm in Ohio as a Structural Engineer. I found him to be energetic and articulate and someone that has considerable drive at such a young age.  James is 25 years old and sits firmly on the dividing line between Generation Z and Millennials. His perspective is refreshing and insightful. If you run a design firm and are trying to figure out the young people on your team this is the episode for you!   All of this and more on this episode of Encourage Build Grow For complete show notes and transcript visit: https://www.encouragebuildgrow.com/20 

About the Show: We sit down on this episode of the podcast to reflect on 2019 and what we hope to see happen in this New Year. I have a feeling that 2020 is going to be a big year for Design Professionals.  We actually figured out a way to marry the topic of Death in with the importance of building relationships. We know it sounds a little crazy but it worked. Listen for yourself. All of this and more on this episode of Encourage Build Grow   Important Links and Mentions on the Show: Jordan Harbinger 6-Minute Networking Free Course Things No One Else Can  Teach Us by Humble the Poet* The Making of A Billion-Dollar Athlete, LEBRON, Inc.,by Brian Windhorst*     *Note: some of the resources mentioned may be affiliate links. This means we get paid a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase. This episode is sponsored by: AECJobBoard.com Email [email protected] to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Connect more with Encourage Build Grow: Join our Email List! Email Us [email protected] Connect With Our Facebook Page  Connect With Our Twitter @RandyWilburn Connect With Our Instagram @RandyWilburn Connect with our Fearless Host Randy Wilburn on LinkedIn  Thank you for listening to this episode of the Encourage Build Grow podcast. Helping Design Professionals become Better Leaders, Better Communicators, and ultimately Better People. Please consider making a one-time donation to our production team through PayPal to help with the expenses of keeping this podcast running smoothly https://www.paypal.me/encouragebuildgrow

About the Show: In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Registered Landscape Architect Greg Bland of Landform Designs in Fayetteville, AR.  Greg is a friend of mine and a well established and recognized RLA in Northwest Arkansas.  We had a far-ranging discussion where we talked about the things he wishes he knew before graduating from school and entering into the Design Industry, the fact that Landscape Architects do more than digging holes and planting bushes, and how he uses a virtual workforce to serve the needs of his clients.   All of this and more on this episode of Encourage Build Grow   Important Links and Mentions on the Show: Greg Bland on LinkedIn Landform Designs Website Bill Bryson Book - A Walk in the Woods * *Note: some of the resources mentioned may be affiliate links. This means we get paid a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase. This episode is sponsored by: AECJobBoard.com Email [email protected] to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Connect more with Encourage Build Grow: Join our Email List! Email Us [email protected] Connect With Our Facebook Page  Connect With Our Twitter @RandyWilburn Connect With Our Instagram @RandyWilburn Connect with our Fearless Host Randy Wilburn on LinkedIn  Thank you for listening to this episode of the Encourage Build Grow podcast. Helping Design Professionals become Better Leaders, Better Communicators, and ultimately Better People. Please consider making a one-time donation to our production team through PayPal to help with the expenses of keeping this podcast running smoothly https://www.paypal.me/encouragebuildgrow

About the Show: In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Dawson Fercho from Corporate Tax Advisors to discuss the tax implications and options for Design Firms to take advantage of the Research and Development Tax Credit. This is usually a tough topic for firm leaders to wrap their heads around but Dawson and his team of experts know what to look for and can help you and your firm take advantage of every tax credit available to your firm.  Don't leave any money on the table.  Listen to this episode and take notes. You may be surprised by your findings after listening to this podcast and when all else fails just reach out to Dawson and Corporate Tax Advisors for an initial evaluation to see what options your firm has.  We will also post a transcript of this episode which you may find helpful as well. Remember, if you contact Dawson and Corporate Tax Advisors be sure to let them know you heard about them first here on the Encourage Build Grow podcast. All of this and more on this episode of Encourage Build Grow   Important Links and Mentions on the Show: Dawson Fercho on LinkedIn Corporate Tax Advisors on LinkedIn Corporate Tax Advisors Website *Note: some of the resources mentioned may be affiliate links. This means we get paid a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase. This episode is sponsored by: AECJobBoard.com Email [email protected] to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Connect more with Encourage Build Grow: Join our Email List! Email Us [email protected] Connect With Our Facebook Page  Connect With Our Twitter @RandyWilburn Connect With Our Instagram @RandyWilburn Connect with our Fearless Host Randy Wilburn on LinkedIn  Thank you for listening to this episode of the Encourage Build Grow podcast. Helping Design Professionals become Better Leaders, Better Communicators, and ultimately Better People. Please consider making a one-time donation to our production team through PayPal to help with the expenses of keeping this podcast running smoothly https://www.paypal.me/encouragebuildgrow 

About the Show: In this episode of the podcast, we sit down to reflect on the first fourteen episodes of the show.  There is so much to be thankful for every day but Thanksgiving week is as good a time as any to tell people how much you care and appreciate them.  I go down the list of all 14 episodes and share some highlights from each of them and the people behind them. I hope you like this episode.  Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! All of this and more on this episode of Encourage Build Grow   Important Links and Mentions on the Show: Encourage Build Grow Podcast List of Shows *Note: some of the resources mentioned may be affiliate links. This means we get paid a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase. This episode is sponsored by: AECJobBoard.com Email [email protected] to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Connect more with Encourage Build Grow: Join our Email List! Email Us [email protected] Connect With Our Facebook Page  Connect With Our Twitter @RandyWilburn Connect With Our Instagram @RandyWilburn Connect with our Fearless Host Randy Wilburn on LinkedIn  Thank you for listening to this episode of the Encourage Build Grow podcast. Helping Design Professionals become Better Leaders, Better Communicators, and ultimately Better People. Please consider making a one-time donation to our production team through PayPal to help with the expenses of keeping this podcast running smoothly https://www.paypal.me/encouragebuildgrow 

About the Show: In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Ellen Bensky, Partner, CEO, and CFO at Turner Fleischer Architects, Inc., based in Toronto, Canada. Ellen has more than 30 years of experience working in the Design Industry. Turner Fleischer is an Architectural firm that focuses on Commercial, Hospitality, Industrial, Institutional, Interior, Mixed-Use, Planning, and Residential.  One of the stories that we talked about on the podcast is how Bensky broke into the industry almost by accident. She started on the Admin team and eventually worked her way through the ranks and ascended to the role of CEO even though she wasn't a licensed Architect or traditional Design Professional.  Ellen's story is a shining example for all of those hard-working professionals in Design Firms that don't have a "P.E. or AIA" behind their names. She has forged a path as a leader who didn't take "No," for an answer.   This episode is chock-full of information, anecdotal and inspirational stories, and examples of cross-generational development between the Greens and the Grays - you will have to listen to the podcast to understand the reference. You can thank us later. All of these great ideas from Ellen on this episode of the Encourage Build Grow Podcast.  Ellen's Bio  Partner, CEO, CFO, Turner Fleischer Architects As a Partner, CEO and CFO of Turner Fleischer Architects, Ellen Bensky, B.A., Dip. Arch. Tech (Hon), CanBIM P1, contributes on a daily basis to the advancement of architectural technology and virtual design not only in her firm but industry-wide through her initiatives and dedication. Passionate for education, Ellen is especially proud of spear-heading an internal academy, which provides a comprehensive learning and teaching platform for the firm. Through her current role, Ellen is able to engage daily in the process of successfully leveraging business needs and architectural realities, driving her quest for operational excellence.  An experienced speaker, she has presented at local and international at Colleges and Universities, as well as industry events including KA Connect 2018 and 2019, the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada's 2018 conference, BiLT Australia / New Zealand 2019 and has several engagements scheduled in Canada, the United States and Europe for the remainder of the year. Ellen is the proud recipient of the CanBIM 2017 Professional Achievement Award. Important Links and Mentions on the Show: Ellen Bensky Email Ellen Bensky on LinkedIn Turner Fleischer Architects Website Turner Fleischer on Instagram Turner Fleischer on Facebook Turner Fleischer on Twitter Knowledge Architecture *Note: some of the resources mentioned may be affiliate links. This means we get paid a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase. This episode is sponsored by: AECJobBoard.com Email [email protected] to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Connect more with Encourage Build Grow: Join our Email List! Email Us [email protected] Connect With Our Facebook Page  Connect With Our Twitter @RandyWilburn Connect With Our Instagram @RandyWilburn Connect with our Fearless Host Randy Wilburn on LinkedIn  Thank you for listening to this episode of the Encourage Build Grow podcast. Helping Design Professionals become Better Leaders, Better Communicators, and ultimately Better People. Please consider making a one-time donation to our production team through PayPal to help with the expenses of keeping this podcast running smoothly https://www.paypal.me/encouragebuildgrow 

About the Show: In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Ozzie Nelson, Chairman and CEO at NELSON. With Minneapolis as his base, Ozzie has crisscrossed the country and the World over the past two-plus decades taking care of clients, creating new business models, and most importantly merging with and acquiring design firms.   Ozzie's story is not only inspirational but he provides a great education in how to grow a Design Firm and iterate when necessary.  All of these nuggets of wisdom from Ozzie and more on this episode of the Encourage Build Grow Podcast.   Important Links and Mentions on the Show: Ozzie Nelson on LinkedIn NELSON website NELSON on Instagram NELSON on Facebook Blue Ocean Strategy* Blue Ocean Shift* *Note: some of the resources mentioned may be affiliate links. This means we get paid a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase. This episode is sponsored by: AECJobBoard.com Email [email protected] to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Connect more with Encourage Build Grow: Join our Email List! Email Us [email protected] Connect With Our Facebook Page  Connect With Our Twitter @RandyWilburn Connect With Our Instagram @RandyWilburn Connect with our Fearless Host Randy Wilburn on LinkedIn  Thank you for listening to this episode of the Encourage Build Grow podcast. Helping Design Professionals become Better Leaders, Better Communicators, and ultimately Better People. Please consider making a one-time donation to our production team through PayPal to help with the expenses of keeping this podcast running smoothly https://www.paypal.me/encouragebuildgrow