ThriveCast: Your Podcast Blueprint for AEC & Construction Manufacturing Success
Welcome to ThriveCast: Your Podcast Blueprint for AEC & Construction Manufacturing Success.
This isn’t just a podcast - it’s your secret weapon for building a powerhouse AEC or construction manufacturing business. We’re talking next-level design strategies, construction management hacks, sales game-changers, and community engagement gold. Basically, if it makes your firm better, we’ll have a recording right here!
Think of this podcast as your ultimate AEC cheat sheet. We serve up sharp insights, actionable tips, and just enough wit to keep things spicy. Whether you’re refining processes, leading with innovation, or crafting a client experience so good it makes your competitors weep, ThriveCast has your back.
Ready to ditch average and dominate? Hit play, and let’s thrive together!
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ThriveCast: Your Podcast Blueprint for AEC & Construction Manufacturing Success
Designing With Soul: How Architecture Shapes a City’s Story
When an introverted architect with a deep love for Memphis gets fed up with outdated firm culture and decides to build something better, you get Design Shop Architecture. In this episode of ThriveCast, Shannon sits down with Scott Guidry, founder of Design Shop, to talk about how he's spent more than 30 years designing spaces that are intentional, community-centered, and people-first.
Scott shares the leap of faith it took to start his own firm, the hard lessons learned from past employers, and why culture, structure, and a solid lunch plan matter more than most people think. From leading a small team that has delivered over 350 projects to prioritizing connection over clout, Scott walks us through what it really takes to build something meaningful.
You’ll walk away with insights on:
- Turning awkward lunches into a business development pipeline
- Building a firm culture where people thrive without the burnout
- Leading with intention in an industry that often favors ego over impact
This episode is packed with candid lessons about scaling a creative business, working across diverse communities, and staying grounded as the industry evolves. If you’re into cities with soul and design that actually makes life better, you’re in the right place.