How to Build a Data-Driven Growth System for AEC Firms with ProjectMark’s COO, Noel Brady
If your firm is still waiting for the RFP to show up before getting serious about winning the work, you are already behind. Katie Cash chats with Noel Brady, Co-Founder and COO of ProjectMark, the CRM built specifically for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. They talk about what it actually takes to build a […]
Inside The Modern AEC Marketer with Judy Sparks
The old AEC marketing playbook is no longer enough, and as the AEC truth teller, Judy Sparks is here to say what the industry has been too polite to admit out loud… the way you’ve always done it is quietly costing you work. Judy Sparks, Founder and CEO of Smartegies and Amazon bestselling author […]
Why Podcasting Belongs in Your AEC Marketing Plan with Tom Schwab
Podcasting may be the most underutilized business development tool in the AEC industry right now. Tom Schwab, CEO and Founder of Interview Valet, is joining Katie Cash to explain why they believe podcast marketing deserves a real seat at the table in every AEC firm’s growth strategy. Podcasting goes far beyond content creation; it’s […]
Inside Gensler Atlanta: Leadership, Culture, and the Future of AEC
Good leadership in architecture has never been just about knowing how to design a building. Tory Winn, Principal and Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s Atlanta office, has thought a lot about what it actually takes to lead well in this industry, and it comes down to people. How you build a team, how you show up […]
Why Process Discipline is the Hidden Advantage in Engineering Firms
Great engineering firms do not scale on talent alone. They scale on repeatable systems and a culture of accountability. Suzie Engel, PE, President and Owner of Motz Engineering, shares how she transformed her firm by building a process-driven culture that improves communication, protects quality, and creates better client experiences. By implementing structured systems, data tracking, […]
Aligning Executive Vision with Brand Strategy with Brasfield & Gorrie’s Emily Cannon
Brand is no longer a support function in AEC. It is a strategic lever that shapes perception, culture, recruitment, and long-term growth. Katie Cash sits down with Emily Cannon, Vice President of Brand Strategy at Brasfield & Gorrie, to discuss what it really means to elevate the brand to the executive table. From aligning regional […]
Shifting Gears: 6 Key Drivers for Growth in the Design and Construction Space
Episode 48 marks the start of season 5 of the AEC Marketing for Principals Podcast. This season is themed “Shifting Gears”. We will be interviewing exciting and impactful new guests on various topics related to the A/E/C industry as well as other industries. In this episode, Katie Cash and Smartegies CEO, Judy Sparks, discuss the […]
The AEC Revenue Driver
Welcome to Season 3 of the AEC Marketing for Principles Podcast! To kick-off our season of Driving Revenues, our hosts Judy Sparks and Katie Cash dive into the impact 2020 had on marketing in the AEC world, and how firms are embracing new business strategies in a post-pandemic world. What You Will Learn: The theme […]
2021 Planning and Budgeting: What AEC Firms Should Include in their Sales & Marketing Plans Next Year
As we approach 2021, it’s time to start thinking about annual marketing budgets and where to allocate funds moving into the new year. For the AEC industry, tradeshows, client events, and conferences are common line items up for discussion during budget planning, but COVID through a wrench in those plans for 2020, causing many firms […]
How and Why You Should Build a Marketing Team, with Whitney Thrower
Many seller-doers at boutique firms assume marketing responsibilities, but there comes a time where half-hearted marketing starts to hinder productivity without yielding any results. Owners often ask themselves if they need a marketing department, but hiring a team is inevitable if you plan to grow. AEC firms can benefit from building a marketing team because […]