Carl Fudge is a "narrative strategist" who bridges the gap between deep business logic and world-class design. As the founder of Presentation Mode, he helps startup founders unlock capital by transforming complex business models into high-conviction fundraising stories.

On this episode of Inside the Firm, could Ai replace 64% of architects’ jobs, then Erie Colorado might get rid of sprinklers for single family homes, and finally how Ai pushes architecture marketing into a sea of sameness. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Claudine Ripert is the Chief Operating Officer of Critical Control Restoration, where she works alongside executive teams during high-pressure operational disruptions such as fires, floods, and major system failures. She helps leaders maintain clarity, authority, and momentum when normal processes break down, protecting productivity, revenue, and team alignment when it matters most. Claudine brings practical, execution-driven insights on how disciplined leadership and strong systems prevent small incidents from becoming prolonged crises.

On this episode of Inside the Firm, Claude can Revit?, then the Colorado AIA on how architects can use two new state housing bills to build denser, more affordable multifamily, and finally why firms racing to automate may lose their project architects. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Benas is a freelance SEO expert and micro-agency owner who quietly built a six-figure business generating over $120K per year with a lean, high-margin model. After stumbling into SEO more than a decade ago, he rejected corporate life and slowly built a sustainable solo practice by niching down, developing real case studies, and focusing on long-term client relationships. Today, he works hands-on with 4–6 clients at a time, runs an 80%-margin agency, and teaches freelancers how to charge more, escape feast-and-famine cycles, and design businesses that support their lives. Benas isn’t an overnight success story — he’s proof that slow, intentional growth works.

On this episode of Inside the Firm, AIA says billings are down, then BLOK and Jack lead the way on Ai driven layoffs, and finally what Ai software you need to be implementing NOW at your firm to stay ahead of the curve. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Randy Gage is known as The Entrepreneur Whisperer — a Speaker Hall of Famer, bestselling author of 15 books, and one of the most respected voices on prosperity and success today. His journey from a jail cell as a teenager to a global thought leader gives him a rare, no-nonsense perspective on wealth, mindset, and personal responsibility. Randy’s books, including Risky Is the New Safe, Mad Genius, and Radical Rebirth, have been translated into more than 25 languages, and his work has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Fox News, and SUCCESS Magazine. Today, he challenges audiences to question their conditioning, rethink risk, and create prosperity from the inside out.

On this episode of Inside the Firm, Elon Musk on AI replacement, then the impact of affordability challenges and demographic shifts on housing trends in 2026, and finally Denver Turns to Ai for Faster Building Permitting? Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Lidia Axe is an executive and business coach helping professionals and entrepreneurs build resilient, purpose-driven businesses. After a 13-year corporate career, including leadership roles at PwC, she earned an Executive MBA from London Business School and founded Get It Done Coaching. Her work focuses on resilience, clarity, and helping founders overcome growth and self-promotion challenges.

On this episode of Inside the Firm, the AIA is taking action, then Trump wants to build 1 Million Trump Homes, and finally they can’t replace you if you build! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!