459: Creating a Progressive Niche with Todd Walker

Published: April 3, 2023, 5 p.m.

Today I will be speaking with Todd Walker,\xa0 founding partner of Archimania, a firm that is nationally ranked 8th in design, 24th in sustainability, and in the top 50 for interior architects. \xa0 Todd has chaired and/or juried numerous design award programs, including the American Institute of Architects Washington, D.C., AIA Indiana, AIA Louisiana, AIA Mississippi, AIA New Orleans, AIA\u2019s National Construction, National Development Awards, Builder Magazine\u2019s Annual Builder\u2019s Choice Design and Planning Awards, Masonry Institute Design Awards, The Francis Mah Travel Grant, and AIA Memphis\u2019 Design Awards Program Chairman.\xa0 \xa0 Todd was elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects for his notable contributions to the design field in 2009, which places him in the top 1 percent of architects nationwide.\xa0 During that same year, Todd was one of only nine university alumni named Mississippi State University\u2019s Alumni Fellow of the Year.\xa0 In April of 2014, Todd was the recipient of the Francis Gassner Award for his contributions to design.\xa0 \xa0 He works in the community, and beyond, as a passionate promoter of design excellence.\xa0 He has continually transformed modest projects into more than 150 award-winning works of national significance; as a result, his work has been consistently recognized by national, regional, state, and local award programs, featured in a dozen books and published in Architectural Record, Architecture, Builder, Custom Home, Metropolitan Home, Residential Architect, The New York Times, AIArchitect, and ArchDaily. Of his 150-plus awards, more than 100 are AIA awards. \xa0 In today\u2019s episode, we will be discussing: How do you advance and contribute to a city and a business? How to create a sense of belonging and inclusivity in a business The mindset of a partner and how it\u2019s not for everyone and nor should it be and nor is it the pinnacle of a career \xa0 To learn more about Todd visit his: Website: https://www.archimania.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archimaniacs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archimania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/archimania LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/archimaniaarchitects/ \xa0 \u25ba Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com \xa0 \u25ba Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ \xa0 \u25ba If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call \xa0 \u25ba Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: \xa0 https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture \xa0 ******* \xa0 For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz \xa0 ******* \xa0 Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com \xa0 Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com \xa0 Come to my next live, in-person event: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/live \xa0 Carpe Diem!