Merit Kahn is a renowned sales and business development expert with over two decades of experience. She is the CEO of SELLect Sales Development, where she helps businesses increase their sales revenue through sales training, coaching, and consulting. In addition to her expertise in sales, Merit is also a certified Emotional Intelligence expert and a Certified Speaking Professional. She is an accomplished author and has written books on sales, emotional intelligence, and personal growth. Merit is also a talented stand-up comedian and writer. She has produced and performed in a one-woman comedy show that inspires and entertains audiences. Despite her busy schedule, Merit is also a devoted single mom to a teenage child.

On this episode of Inside the Firm, Alex gives us a look at April Billings from the AIA, then Lance dives in on how to successfully launch a Google Business Listing, and next it’s still time to ego shame architects, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy!. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

On this special episode of Inside the Firm, we are joined by Stanley K. Ridgley is a clinical full professor of management at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business. Dr. Ridgley has also studied at Moscow State University and the Institut de Gestion Sociale in Paris. He is a former Military Intelligence Officer who served in West Berlin and near the Czech-German border, where he received the George S. Patton Award for Leadership from the 7th Army NCO Academy. In addition to his teaching, Dr. Ridgley lectures widely in the United States and internationally. He is Drexel’s faculty sponsor for Turning Point USA, serves on Drexel’s Faculty Senate, and in Drexel University’s Institutional Review Board. He is a frequent contributor to national media including Newsmax and American Greatness and is also the highly praised faculty instructor for the course, “Strategic Thinking” in the DVD series TheGreatCourses.com.

Thirty years ago Bill Heinrich walked away from his life because he was so miserable. He was committed to find the source of his misery and create a new life. Today Bill’s journey continues as he expands his consciousness.

On this episode of Inside the Firm, Lance explains why you should be focusing on high vibrational energy in business, then Alex gives us an update on the state of the architectural economy, next Autodesk is adding Ai into their softwares, and lastly, but not leastly, Nick is back with a read! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Natalie Armstrong-Motin is the author of "The Essential Guide to Marketing Your ADR Practice," and a renowned speaker on successful marketing strategies in the resolution and legal industry. She and her company, Marketing Resolution, have designed and developed hundreds of business development plans and marketing strategies for private practices, firms, educational institutions, authors, organizations, and associations around the world. Natalie has also held various prestigious positions, including Vice President of the Southern California Mediation Association, a member of the Board of the London Club, and Vice-Chair on the Marketing Committee for the American Bar Association's Dispute Resolution Section. She provides free marketing seminars on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitter and founded the Will Work For Food initiative, raising over $300k for food banks worldwide.

Jan Cavelle is a successful entrepreneur who started from humble beginnings as a single mother on welfare. She helps businesses start and grow, emphasizing the importance of passion, purpose, and values. Jan is a leader who shares her experiences and beliefs on personal development and mental health. She champions entrepreneurship through campaigns and encourages individuals to overcome fear and transform themselves.

On this episode of Inside the Firm, Alex updates us on the economy, then Lance shares how he’s leveraging Chat GPT to outline and start writing blogs, next Alex talks about small nuclear point and what the heck is with the AIA’s marketing, Jordan Peterson joins us for a read, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy!. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Bayless Ward is the 2022 President of NCARB and Chairman of the Board. In addition to his role at NCARB he is the principal and founder of Bayliss ARchitects in Bozeman Montana. Join us as we discuss how to increase your chances of passing the ARE, new developments at NCARB and his process of architecture.

Bayless Ward is the 2022 President of NCARB and Chairman of the Board. In addition to his role at NCARB he is the principal and founder of Bayliss ARchitects in Bozeman Montana. Join us as we discuss how to increase your chances of passing the ARE, new developments at NCARB and his process of architecture.