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Relationships Through Design Halie Chandler and Blake Daniels


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Daniels + Chandler Architects formed out of a close friendship between two friend that were passionate about design and the impact it can have on the community. With the vast amount of construction taking place, they felt that the camaraderie between owners, builders, and designers could be enhanced to positively affect the overall design process.

Guest number one; Halie Chandler is a Registered Architect and founding member of Daniels + Chandler Architects. With a focus primarily in healthcare and education following her studies, Halie has coordinated complex problems on both a large and small scale and values a team approach to create an effective solution. Halie holds a BArch from The University of Tennessee – Knoxville and holds certificates with NCARB and CDT. Halie volunteers as a team leader for the Nashville Affiliate of ACE Mentoring, is the AIA Emerging Professionals Committee Chair and WIA Committee Member, and is involved with ULI Nashville.

Guest number two; Blake Daniels is a Registered Architect and founding member of Daniels + Chandler Architects. After spending nearly a decade working in the architectural field, Blake continues to develop extensive knowledge of the built environment and enjoys working with teams to turn client visions into reality. Blake holds a BArch from Mississippi State University and holds certificates with NCARB and CDT. Blake is active in the Nashville community as a member of The Phoenix Club of Nashville, AIA Middle Tennessee, and West End Community Church.

So many great nuggets from Halie and Blake in this episode and you will see how you can run a great business being great at what you do, such as being amazing Architects in this case, and have people as the primary focus for your success. Incredible culture, incredible relationships with vendors, clients and team members. Truly a model for success.

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https://danielschandler.com/

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(0:00) Introduction to the Building Scale podcast and guests Blake Daniels and Haley Champ
(5:00) Inception and growth of Daniels and Chandler Architects
(10:00) Philosophy and experience of hiring at Daniels and Chandler Architects
(15:00) Cultivating leadership and setting company goals
(20:00) Navigating leadership challenges and the importance of training
(25:00) Employee well-being, personal goal setting, and teamwork in portfolio projects
(30:00) The concept of entrepreneurial tax and vetting advisors for business growth
(35:00) Leveraging technology for business success and scalability
(40:00) The importance of staying updated with latest technology in the AEC industry
(45:00) Creating a supportive work culture and tracking key metrics for business success
(50:00) Personal advice to younger selves and closing remarks
(54:37) Thanks, invitation to share the podcast, and additional help for AEC companies
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Building ScaleBy Will Foret, Justin Neagle