{"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":"EA660: Paul Sippil - How Small Architects Can Save Thousands on Retirement Fees","slug":"ea660-paul-sippil-how-small-architects-can-save-thousands-on-retirement-fees","published_at":"2026-05-15T04:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrearchitect-podcast-with-mark-r-lepage-316238/ea660-paul-sippil-how-small-architects-can-save-thousands-on-retirement-fees","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrearchitect-podcast-with-mark-r-lepage-316238","url":"https://wordpress-405417-3487814.cloudwaysapps.com/ea660-paul-sippil-how-small-architects-can-save-thousands-on-retirement-fees","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/74f93e6d-a26b-4fa2-b9a9-a48d4916a28d.mp3","summary":"How Small Architects Can Save Thousands on Retirement Fees In this episode of the EntreArchitect Podcast, Mark R. LePage sits down with Paul Sippil to discuss 401(k) fee transparency and how architects can build healthier retirement plans for their firms. Paul reveals how small business owners can identify hidden fees, avoid conflicts of interest, and improve long-term financial outcomes. Since 2009, his work has focused on analyzing retirement plans at a granular level across cost, services, and technology. Paul explains why many firms unknowingly overpay for retirement plans while receiving limited value in return. He also breaks down how conflicts of interest often appear inside the 401(k) industry and why compliance issues can create serious risks for business owners. As the conversation continues, Paul shares practical ways architects can evaluate their current plans and ask smarter questions of advisors and providers. Mark and Paul also discuss how better retirement planning can strengthen both employee trust and firm stability. They also explore the importance of transparency when managing benefits for growing teams. Whether you already offer a 401(k) plan or are considering one for the first time, this episode provides clear and practical guidance for firm owners. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How Small Architects Can Save Thousands on Retirement Fees with Paul Sippil. Learn more about Paul PaulSippil.com , or connect with him on 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 . WeCollabif…","meta_description":"How Small Architects Can Save Thousands on Retirement Fees In this episode of the EntreArchitect Podcast, Mark R. LePage sits down with Paul Sippil to dis…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2086,"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/ea660-paul-sippil-how-small-architects-can-save-thousands-on-retirement-fees/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/ea660-paul-sippil-how-small-architects-can-save-thousands-on-retirement-fees.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}