Occasionally Interesting and not the news you necessarily need to know but all that you want to know about Longmont, Colorado. Join Annie and Brady for a lively discussion on restaurants, entertainment, business and all things Longmont. We sometimes feature a special guest but sometimes we just rant and ramble.
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INSIDE THE FIRM is a raw look inside of a young and ambitious architecture firm. Showtimes air every Friday afternoon with the co-founders and hosts, Alex Gore and Lance Cayko. We dive into the nitty-gritty details of how to start, run, and grow a small business. We also share our personal stories, zoning and building code issues, Revit tips and tricks, and more!
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Annie Larner is a commercial broker focused on leasing in sales in northern Colorado. She is hooked on the grind and chaos of real estate, hustling from dawn to dusk to get deals done, make new friends, and contribute to the growth of her beloved hometown. She’s a CU Boulder grad, an enthusiastic birthday song and karaoke singer, a mother of two bo…
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We're joined once again by Naomi of Longmont Dish. You know, the local Instagram account that dishes about dishes... and that means TONS of restaurant talk! We love having her on the show because she's got the deep cut on every menu in town, including tips on customizing your cocktails. Tune in to learn who's got the best food and who's got the wor…
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Cash flow is the foundation of a strong financial position and Ryan helps architects and engineers build financial systems that provide peace of mind, financial clarity, and ultimately better decision-making. Starting his career as a mechanical engineer, he built an engineering department from the ground up. In just five years, he built the departm…
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352 – With Every Project: A Fee, A Photo, and A Friend
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, with every project you should get a fee, a photo, and a friend, then an inflation update, what are the two types of sales, and how is architectural billing looking? Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Daniel Den became fascinated with marketing and sales almost two decades ago. Today he is the co-creator of the X Factor Effect methodology where he and his team have helped over 20,000 students and clients grow their businesses. Daniel teaches that “Different is the new Better” and his framework includes nine pillars for differentiating your busin…
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Quick PSA here on the many things happening for the Fourth of July this year: where to watch fireworks (note: NOT atop goose eggs), the drone show, and the new Concert in the Park location! Tune in for the tips!
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351 – 11 Strategies for Managing a Team Effectively
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, what’s around the corner for the housing market, then we just cannot break free from these horrible interest rates, and finally 11 strategies for managing a team effectively. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Morning Coffee with Dr. Michael Jaquith
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Dr. Michael Jaquith is a Ph. D. Chemist who left the corporate world and now helps men everywhere discover how to get more of what they want and live the promise of abundant life. By combining analytical science, psychology, and the time honored teachings of the Faith, Michael helps men who feel stuck, confused, and powerless to unlock those chains…
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Lance Cayko: F9 and Longmont's Attainable Parking Problem
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Lance is the owner and co-founder of many "F" keys - some you may recognize from your home computer. Most notably, this includes F9 which also happens to be his architecture firm with a focus on sustainable living, which is he started right here in Longmont. Lance also claims multiple pages of Google results, though we forgot to ask how many of tho…
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, Al Gore is heading to the Niche BIM conference as a speaker, then what’s going on with housing and multi-family starts! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Tom Paladino, a distinguished scalar energy researcher from Florida, explores the profound realm of scalar energy, the fundamental life force present throughout the universe. His groundbreaking theories suggest scalar energy originates from celestial bodies like the sun and stars, serving as the genesis of all energy. Tom envisions scalar energy as…
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, it’s an employer market again, then an update on where the FED is and how their supposed future rate cuts might affect you, and finally an update on housing costs! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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David Pollard is an architect, builder, and the co-founder of Liv Companies; a full-service residential design-build company in the Chicago suburbs. Dave started LivCo in 2012 to provide quality design to suburban homeowners, but with some twists to the traditional architectural services model. Following on the heels of his graduate thesis work sta…
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Hey all! We were all excited to have Beau Raffensperger on the show today ahead of opening his new restaurant, The Den on Eleventh. Buuttt.... would you believe he's super busy what with the restaurant officially opening this Monday (June 10)? Anyway, it's Annie and Brady and actually we've got a heap of things happening around town. Heaps. Even so…
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, Why are you not growing your business?, then some mixed economic signals… shocker!, and lastly, why do you need friends who are crushing it! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Morning Coffee with Michael Sarracini
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Michael Sarracini is an award-winning entrepreneur and real estate investor who transformed a small government loan into a multimillion-dollar real estate empire, retiring at 25. He is CEO of Keyspire and Chairman of The Sarracini Group, focusing on personal development and education, as well as strategic land development partnerships. Michael's te…
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347 – Why A Flood Of ADUs Are On The Horizon in Colorado
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, does the FED need to crash the economy and why a flood of additional dwelling units are on the horizon in Colorado! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Today we are joined by Giovanni Leone and Zach Nassar, a couple of the main players in Johnson's Station, a COMPLETE renovation and repurposing of that crazy old gas station in Prospect. This one almost feels like some kind of SEO effort... in addition to Prospect, we talk rooftop bars, pickleball, outdoor drinks, and summer concerts. We also specu…
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Sonny Moyers is a highly educated real estate professional who graduated from Abilene Christian University. He obtained his Texas Real Estate Sales License in 1971 and his Texas Real Estate Brokers License in 1988. Sonny has excelled in the Dallas Fort Worth real estate market, consistently ranking in the top 1% in Texas and top 4% nationwide betwe…
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346 – Lower Fees Only To Attract Lower Quality Clients
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, architecture billings are down nationwide, then the housing crisis continues, and last but not least it’s Rachael versus Tyler Suomala as we race to the bottom! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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This Week on Monday Morning Coffee with Inside The Firm, we are joined by Erika Moody, FIIDA, President and Principal of Helix Architecture + Design, a firm founded in Kansas City in 1992. After graduating from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Interior Architecture degree, Erika was hired by Kansas City firm CDFM2, which later merged with…
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(Sorry for dropping this one late, folks! Life...) Cassie lives believes in being "a pink house in a sea of blah." So, she lives in a pink house, and she works as a graphic designer under the banner of Pink House Design. She's a warm, fun human. She's an avid dog lover with an interesting work history. Also got an interesting work history. Complete…
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Robert Poole is the co-founder of Total Business Results. He helps entrepreneurs who are tied to their businesses make the transition from operator to owner in their business so they can finally achieve the freedom that got them into entrepreneurship in the first place. Robert is also a graduate of West Point, previously an Army officer, and has ov…
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Monday Morning Coffee with Jeff Giagnocavo
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Jeff Giagnocavo, is a passionate advocate for small businesses, and his latest endeavor, "The Space for Leadership," delves into empathetic leadership's transformative power. Co-owner of Gardner’s Mattress & More, Jeff emphasizes creating space for employees to heal personal struggles, offering a fresh perspective on leadership's essence. His innov…
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Monday Morning Coffee with Danielle Hayden
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Danielle Hayden a CPA, author, Co-Founder and CEO of Kickstart Accounting. She is a seasoned Chief Financial Officer who is rewriting what it means to provide bookkeeping and consulting services to high-earning female business owners. The Kickstart Accounting Inc. team is the one-stop-shop that provides their clients with bookkeeping services as a …
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345 - The 7 Habits of Highly Ineffective Managers
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, top sales superstitions, new nationwide codes mandate a major blow to housing affordability, and the seven habits of highly ineffective managers. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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The Balcoms are about to open TWO stalls at the new food hall in Longmont, which will take them to three unique menus in Boulder County. Today, they tell us how they got to the point where they could be so ambitious. It's a wild ride that starts with a young man who hates school and a young woman with an enthusiasm for cooking shows and food magazi…
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Jeremy Zick is the CEO of WeCollabify. WeCollabify is a support network of architectural Talent. We provide staff to your team from our nearshore "garden of talent." We help right-size your firms profit margins with our placements by providing you access to skilled, cost effective talent excited and inspired by the opportunities working with USA ba…
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344 – How Did Architecture Become Such a Poorly Paid Profession??
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, how did architecture become such a poorly paid profession? Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Our biggest crowd yet! We had a really great time seeing everyone as we talked about eels fighting crustaceans, ebikes, and the state of public schools. We were even joined by Dryland owner, Nels Wroe, who has the best shirts and puns we have ever experienced. Pure legend. And, there's a bit of an ambush at the end... Grab a drink and tune in! (Oh,…
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Elona Lopari is the Visionary CEO of The Life School , Speaker, and a Best Selling Author. She is both a servant community builder and a people connector. She is a Prior Fortune 500 CEO Featured in Disrupt, NY Weekly, Business Insider, CEO Weekly, The Business News & Famous Times. Elona is also the CEO of The Life School where she helps Visionary L…
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343 – Why Can’t Architects See Past Themselves?
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, this economy sucks - thanks for nothing Janet, then why can’t architects see past themselves? Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Monday Morning Coffee with Zachary Mannheimer
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Zach Mannheimer is a Muhlenberg College graduate in Theater and Philosophy, who nearly spent a decade in Brooklyn before embarking on a life-changing road trip to find a new home. Settling in Des Moines, IA, he founded The Des Moines Social Club, a hub for art, culture, and community development. In 2020, Zach and his partners launched Atlas Commun…
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Monday Morning Coffee with Patrick MacLeamy
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Patrick MacLeamy the former CEO of the world-renowned architecture firm HOK, joins us again. In this episode we dive into his book Designing a World-Class Architecture Firm. We take a deep dive into how: why Patrick wrote this book, how to value your firm, how to structure your bank accounts, and how to think about bonuses. Patrick practiced archit…
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342 – Should I Quit My Job and Start My Own Architecture Firm, Again?
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, the guys continue with a list of questions from an “anonymous” long-time listener and answer them plus Lance thanks Joe Biden for crushing it and an update on those pesky interest rates! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Join us for a live recording event at Dryland Distillers on April 4 at 5:30 PM!! Today we are joined by Shakeel Dalal of LAUNCH: Longmont Housing - a local coalition focused on housing. Well, housing, affordability, sustainability, environmental impact... Like, a holistic approach to housing and community. It doesn't have to be scary! Before all th…
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Here’s Why First Time Homebuyers Might NEVER Buy Again!
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Marilyn Ackerman is a top producing real estate agent in Boulder County. She's been selling real estate since 2011. For the past several years she has been in the top 5% of producers in sales of her Nationwide brokerage of 33,000 + agents. She is also a licensed mortgage broker. She believes that real estate is a path to wealth and freedom, and she…
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Today, Annie and Brady talk business news in Longmont! Boy, we really need to do some kind of roundup, because there's a heap of openings, closings, and sales. About those openings, we've also got Chef Larry who is currently building out Red Cedar Bistro, a Mediterranean restaurant on Main. He's set to open in the next few months, and I can tell yo…
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341 - Should I Quit My Job and Start My Own Architecture Firm?
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, the guys get a list of questions from an “anonymous” long time listener and answer them.By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Conor Cunneen is IrishmanSpeaks and is happily exiled in Chicago where he says the Guinness is good, the people are friendly and has been force fed more corned beef and green beer than he ever had in Ireland! Conor is a former Marketing Vice-President who now earns his living as a keynote speaker, business humorist and consultant who leaves audienc…
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340 – Postmodern Architecture is Designed to Kill Your Spirit?
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, multi-family housing starts and permitting drop, then Tucker Carlson joins the show for a read, and finally Tadao Ando isn’t even an architect says some random man on the internet?! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Reverend Dr. David Chotka is the Founder and Director of Spirit-Equip Ministries, focusing on spiritual disciplines. He chairs the Alliance Pray! Team, developing prayer equipping resources. David also serves as Canadian director of the College of Prayer, dedicated to intercession ministry. With extensive experience leading prayer events globally, …
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339 – Will You Be Ready for the Next Housing Boom?
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, U.S. home sales miss expectations but inflation keeps on rescinding, and Colorado is doing what with ADUs?! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Note: Next LIVE recording is April 4 at Dryland Distillery! It's another episode dedicated to Longmont (mostly). Some said it couldn't be done! Other's said it shouldn't be done! Well, they did it. Today, Annie and Brady are joined by a large black curtain that seems to confuse them both. They also offer the latest on Winchell's, and little "irrati…
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Alesia Galati has been listening to podcasts since 2015 and knows what goes into creating a standout podcast that captures your audience’s attention even before they press “play”. She’s helped coaches and thought leaders launch and maintain over 50 podcasts and has developed a signature, thorough system to launching and managing podcasts so you don…
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, are architects bad at business?, unpacking the collapse of modular construction firms, and how to command double the fees! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Heather Bemis, a licensed architect with over 16 years of experience and a Masters in Architecture from North Dakota State University, leads SWAP Integration. Her expertise lies in critical thinking project management, navigating design phases for efficiency and success. As a LEED AP BD+C accredited professional and NCARB certificate holder, Heathe…
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337 – Praise Good Work Publicly, Deal with Problems Privately
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, the tallest building in the world is going where?, then the 2023 Architecture Firm Budget Survey and a shoutout, and last but not least Tadao Ando Reads! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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We've been brigaded! Today, the studio is invaded by u/1davide, moderator of the local Longmont subreddit. The subreddit is a place where news is shared, discussions are had, and rants are... ranted. It's also like THE place to discuss road paint, stoplight timing, and traffic accidents. Brady has been on the sub for a long time, and it was pretty …
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Monday Morning Coffee with Matthew Stafford
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Matthew Stafford is the mad scientist behind the data and the development of the BGS “Revenue Optimization” system as well as the Revenue Optimization BGS team of over 40 full-time experts. Although he won’t tell you himself, he’s also become known as the top Shopify optimization expert in the game and spends a ton of time turning away people that …
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