{"podcast":{"title":"EntreArchitect Podcast with Mark R. LePage","slug":"entrearchitect-podcast-with-mark-r-lepage-316238","podcast_index_feed_id":316238,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/entrearchitect/","website_url":"https://entrearchitect.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/5401e8c8-fc8d-4140-82b2-cda8eb7820e6/7m6TZwqmtv7-vaHrAeVXj7zF.jpg","author":"EntreArchitect // Gābl Media","episode_count":693,"summary":"Architect Mark R. LePage explores the business of architecture, firm leadership and the everyday life of an architect. From Gābl Media, EntreArchitect Podcast features weekly interviews with inspiring, passionate people who share their knowledge and expertise... all to help you build a better business as a small firm entrepreneur architect. Proven business strategies for architects, including financial management, profit, marketing, sales, productivity, and planning.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-12T14:17:59.842154+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrearchitect-podcast-with-mark-r-lepage-316238"},"episode":{"title":"EA649: Jonathan Wolk - The Business Case for Architect-Led Design-Build","slug":"ea649-jonathan-wolk-the-business-case-for-architect-led-design-build","published_at":"2026-02-27T04:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrearchitect-podcast-with-mark-r-lepage-316238/ea649-jonathan-wolk-the-business-case-for-architect-led-design-build","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrearchitect-podcast-with-mark-r-lepage-316238","url":"https://wordpress-405417-3487814.cloudwaysapps.com/ea649-jonathan-wolk-the-business-case-for-architect-led-design-build","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/56b44289-976e-4d36-b8d1-49443be495e3.mp3","summary":"The Business Case for Architect-Led Design-Build The business case for architect-led design-build is more than a trend. It is a shift in how firms create value and manage risk. In this episode, Jonathan Wolk shares how integrating architecture, construction, and real estate can lead to smarter decisions from day one. Trained as an architect with hands-on design-build experience, Jonathan is also a licensed general contractor and real estate broker. As a result, he understands how projects are evaluated, financed, and built. Through his firm, WOLK360, he leads an integrated practice built on clarity and alignment. He explains how architect-led design-build strengthens collaboration, improves contract management, and protects financial outcomes. Along the way, Jonathan reflects on lessons learned from early mistakes and hard conversations. He also offers practical advice for small firms that want more control over their projects and their profit. Ultimately, this conversation makes a clear case: when architects lead, teams align and projects perform better. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, The Business Case for Architect-Led Design-Build with Jonathan Wolk. Learn more about Jonathan at WOLK360 , or connect with him on Facebook , Instagram and LinkedIn . Please Visit Our Platform Sponsors Arcatemy is Arcat's Continuing Education Program. Listen to Arcat's Detailed podcast and earn HSW credits. As a trusted provider, Arcat ensures you earn AIA CE credits while advancing your expertise and career in architecture. Learn more at Arcat.com/continuing-education . WeCollabify helps small architecture firms build sustainable capacity through an insourcing model that integrates skilled BIM and technical professionals directly into your team—working in your time zone, inside yo…","meta_description":"The Business Case for Architect-Led Design-Build The business case for architect-led design-build is more than a trend. It is a shift in how firms create…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3640,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/entrearchitect-podcast-with-mark-r-lepage-316238/episodes/ea649-jonathan-wolk-the-business-case-for-architect-led-design-build/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrearchitect-podcast-with-mark-r-lepage-316238/ea649-jonathan-wolk-the-business-case-for-architect-led-design-build.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}