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Flying Solo with Katie Kangas

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Architecture
Residential Architecture
Entrepreneurship
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Architectural Design
Sustainability
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Family Living
Redjay Architecture
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Flight
Architectural Practice
Solopreneurship
Birds
Business Models
Rural Architecture
Civic Leadership
Generalist Architecture

Architect Katie Kangas shares stories and conversations with entrepreneur architects who utilize unique marketing strategies and business structures in their solo and small firms. Katie compares these practitioners to different birds to celebrate the diverse ways architects serve their clients. Listen along for inspiration to start or refine your own professional practice. My hope is to encourage ... more

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In this episode of the Flying Solo Podcast, host Katie Kangas speaks with Sara Imhoff, founder of Imprint Architecture, who designed her firm around personal connections and thoughtful design. After founding Imprint Architecture with her husband in 2... more

In this episode of the Flying Solo Podcast, host Katie Kangas speaks with Andrea Hammel-Wollak, co-founder of HW² Design, about building a highly strategic, efficient architecture practice rooted in adaptability, collaboration, and good design for ev... more

In this episode of the Flying Solo Podcast, host Katie Kangas speaks with Heather Rose Dunning, founder of Yellow Dog Studio, about building a design practice rooted in excellence, trust, and precision. Heather is a serial entrepreneur who has launch... more

Joy Martin’s story and architecture firm show remarkable resilience. Like the European Starling thriving far from its origins, Joy has navigated moves across the country and built a small, multi-state practice through seasons of change and personal l... more

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Recent Guests

Heather Rose Dunning
Founder of Yellow Dog Studio, focused on high-performing design teams and interior architecture.
Yellow Dog Studio
Episode: Heather Rose Dunning (Falcon)
Joy Martin
Founder of Joy Architecture and Interior Design
Joy Architecture and Interior Design
Episode: Joy Martin (Starling)
Heather Whalen
Founder of Reviver Architecture and Development, with over 30 years in the architecture industry.
Reviver Architecture and Development
Episode: Heather Whalen (Barred Owl)
Tiersa Wodash
Architect and founder of Brick and Mortar, focused on helping small business owners and entrepreneurs in Duluth, Minnesota.
Brick and Mortar
Episode: Tiersa Wodash (Heron)
Vicky Chan
Founder of AO Architects, focusing on integrating urban farming with architecture
AO Architects
Episode: Vicky Chan (Chicken)
Vin Minkler
Solo practitioner architect in New Jersey
Episode: Vin Minkler (Puffin)
Angela Boersma
Founder of ID8, a rural architecture firm
ID8
Episode: Angela Boersma (Dipper)
Darguin Fortuna
Founder of Flow Design and winner of the AIA Young Architect Award (2024)
Flow Design
Episode: Darguin Fortuna (Swan)
John Clark
Founder of REDjay Architecture, specializing in residential architecture
REDjay Architecture
Episode: John Clark (Redjay)

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Katie Kangas
Host of the podcast, sharing insights from entrepreneurial architects and their unique perspectives on building successful practices.

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#227
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Apple Podcasts
#48
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Apple Podcasts
#58
Israel/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#96
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Apple Podcasts
#150
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Andrea Hammel Wollak (Raven)
Q: What are ways to turn those relationships around and to build a genuine connection that helps create a cohesive relationship for completing projects?
Communicating respectfully and being appreciative of everyone's efforts on the project are key, as is creating a team dynamic.
Andrea Hammel Wollak (Raven)
Q: What advice would you give to someone who is just thinking about starting their own business?
You'll never have every single business plan and idea figured out, so be okay with the unknowns and have a network of people to support you.
Heather Rose Dunning (Falcon)
Q: What advice would you give someone who is feeling this pressure and wanting to start their own business?
Understand what you're afraid of and create safety nets while contemplating your values.
Heather Rose Dunning (Falcon)
Q: What three words would describe Yellow Dog Studio?
Curious, curated, airing.
Heather Rose Dunning (Falcon)
Q: How do you find clients that fit this mold?
The best marketing we can do is a good last project and staying connected with good project managers and contractors we enjoy working with.

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A podcast that features conversations with entrepreneurial architects who are navigating the unique challenges of running solo and small firms. Episodes explore a variety of topics from innovative marketing strategies to project management techniques, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and client relationships. A distinctive aspect is the metaphorical use of birds to symbolize each guest's journey, aligning their individual stories with the broader theme of personal growth and professional development in the architecture field. Notably, the show aims to inspire architects and aspiring entrepreneurs by offering genuine insights and relatable experiences from industry leaders, making it a valuable resource for those in the field.

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1. Heather Rose Dunning
2. Joy Martin
3. Heather Whalen
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5. Vicky Chan
6. Vin Minkler
7. Angela Boersma
8. Darguin Fortuna

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