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THE Podcaster NationTHE Podcaster Nation #119 - "Inside the Firm" with Lance Cayko!!!Lance Cayko stands out as a visionary architect, entrepreneur, and community leader, co-founding F9 Productions Inc. in Longmont, Colorado, in 2009 with Alex Gore. A passionate advocate for sustainability, he established Longmont Community Gardens in 2020 as a non-profit to foster urban gardening and community engagement. As co-host of the globally recognized Inside the Firm podcast, Lance offers actionable insights on architecture and business, drawing from his diverse experience. This is quite a story... Listen now!Website: https://www.insidethefirmpodcast.com/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7egtepuNE5g0vy9ma48BNw?si=i57Xr-xgTUKdDUdMe_S8tA...2025-08-1146 min
Surviving the Side HustleE102 - From Construction Gopher to Serial Entrepreneur: Lance Cayko's JourneySend us a textWhat if getting laid off during the Great Recession became the catalyst for building your dream business? Lance Cayko, co-founder of F9 Productions, shares his remarkable journey from construction "gopher" at age 13 to running successful architecture, building, and development companies today.Growing up in rural North Dakota, Lance's entrepreneurial education began when his father's contractor friend Bruce explained the business model of service companies: "I charge clients three to four times what I pay you." This early insight into profit margins sparked Lance's interest in business ownership, especially when he noticed...2025-07-1637 min
Entrepreneur's EnigmaThe Renaissance Man: From Outdoors Fishing To Building Buildings, Lance Cayko Has Made The Most Of His Entrepreneurial JourneyLance Cayko is a multi-talented serial entrepreneur, architect, builder, lecturer, and podcaster He has a diverse background in architecture, construction, real estate development and is the co-founder and partner of F9 Productions Inc., a wildly successful design + build firm based in Longmont Colorado, specializing in single family residential, multi-family residential and small commercial projects.Before earning a degree in Building Construction Technology from the North Dakota State College of Science, Lance worked in nearly every trade of construction. He then continued his education and earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design and a...2025-04-2222 min
Inside The FirmMonday Morning Coffee with Alex RaymondAlex Raymond is founder of Conscious Entrepreneur, the only event that is 100% dedicated to the well-being of entrepreneurs. Over the years, Alex has helped countless entrepreneurs navigate the stress of growing their companies without sacrificing their health, well-being or relationships.2025-01-2828 min
Inside The FirmThe Challenges of Becoming a Minority Architect with Lance CaykoIn this insightful presentation, Lance Cayko, serial entrepreneur, architect, builder, and co-founder of F9 Productions, dives deep into the unique challenges faced by minority architects in the industry. From navigating systemic barriers to finding your voice in a traditionally homogeneous field, Lance shares his personal journey and actionable strategies to inspire and empower the next generation of architects.
Topics covered include:
✅ Overcoming systemic obstacles in architecture
✅ Building resilience and breaking stereotypes
✅ The transformative power of mentorship
✅ Strategies for creating a successful and fulfilling career
This talk is packed with practical advice, motivational insights, and real-world examples that shed light on how dive...2024-11-181h 22
Inside The Firm359 – Lance and Al Join the National Association of HomebuildersOn this episode of Inside the Firm, the guys finally do it… Lance and Al Join the National Association of Homebuilders, then they get their rate cut, what’s next for the economy, and finally, are rules meant to be broken?! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2024-10-0628 min
Rise to the Challenge PodcastFrom Rock Bottom to Building an Empire and Overcoming the Odds with Lance CaykoIn this inspiring video, we dive deep into the remarkable journey of Lance Cayko. After being laid off and struggling to make ends meet, Lance discovered a passion for fishing that helped him navigate through tough times. Showcasing extraordinary grit and determination, he transformed his life from working paycheck to paycheck to building homes and creating a successful empire. His story is a testament to the power of perseverance, hard work, and finding one's passion. Join us as we explore the pivotal moments, challenges, and triumphs that define Lance Cayko's incredible rise from adversity.
Learn more about...2024-07-0843 min
Six-Figure Speaker Spotlight32 - The Art of Balancing Extroversion and Introversion in Business and Public Speaking with F9 Productions' Lance CaykoYour host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Owner and Co-Founder of F9 Productions, Lance Cayko. Lance's path to success was paved with determination and a passion for building, a trait he attributes to his grandmother's influence. She encouraged him to explore and create, which led him to his first experience in construction at the tender age of 13. Transitioning from farm work to the construction industry marked the beginning of what would become a remarkable career.Despite facing the economic downturn of 2008 and 2009, Lance's resilience shone through. Alongside his business partner, Alex Gore, he co-founded F9 Productions, turning...2024-04-0937 min
Living A Life In FullCreativity and Innovation in Business and Design: Lance Cayko on (re)Inventing ArchitectureAt the intersection of architecture is art, creativity, design, engineering, sociology, psychology, and inspiration, not to mention survival, sustainability, and comfort. It’s been said that architecture is the art we live in. We’re all impacted by the communities in which we live, the spaces in which we work, along with the places we visit and experience throughout our lives. So what is it that makes for good architectural design? How does a space become iconic? How does an architect go from project, to design, to engineering, to completion? Well, Lance Cayko knows a lot about the an...2024-03-011h 11
Executive Health and Life208. Serial Entrepreneur Lance Cayko on How to Start a Firm From Scratch Without Losing Your Mental HealthHave you ever considered fear and doubt as the unlikely companions of success in terms of how to start a firm from scratch without losing your mental health? For my guest, serial entrepreneur Lance Cayko, this potential moment of fear and doubt showed up during the 2009 recession.
After Lance and his business partner Alex Gore were laid off, they faced contracting and victimizing themselves or choosing to do what most don't do: find a silver lining.
Fast forward: Lance co-founded the award-winning F9 Productions, which has gone from two employees to a team of 11. Lance...2024-02-231h 03Inside The FirmMonday Morning Coffee with Franco PerezMonday Morning Coffee with Franco Perez by Alex Gore and Lance Cayko2023-08-2128 min
Catalytic LeadershipBuilding Success with Lance Cayko: Leadership, Discipline, and GrowthSend us a textWhat if you could turn your life around, from a manual laborer to a thriving business owner? What if your passion for helping others and your knack for leadership could propel you to heights you never dreamed of? Join me as I sit down with Lance Cayko, a serial entrepreneur whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. Lance's story, from his days as a farmhand to co-founding successful architecture and construction firms, is a testament to the power of hard work, discipline, and recognizing the strengths of others.Lance's insights into...2023-07-1351 min
In TurnInterview with Lance CaykoIn today’s episode, I interview Lance Cayko who is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of wildly successful architecture and construction firms in Northern Colorado. His career in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry spans over two decades and includes several design awards including the international Architizer A+ Award for Architecture + Living Small in 2016.
He co-founded F9 Productions, his architecture firm, in 2009 with his business partner Alex Gore after being laid off from a boutique firm in Boulder during the Great Recession. Since its inception, the partners have grown F9 from two employees grossing less than six figures to a...2023-05-2639 min
The Rest of Us PodcastLance Cayko, Partner, F9 ProductionsLance Cayko is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of wildly successful architecture and construction firms in Northern Colorado. His career in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry spans over two decades and includes several design awards including the international Architizer A+ Award for Architecture + Living Small in 2016.
He co-founded F9 Productions, his architecture firm, in 2009 with his business partner Alex Gore after being laid off from a boutique firm in Boulder during the Great Recession. Since its inception, the partners have grown F9 from two employees grossing less than six figures to a team of 11. They operate out...2023-05-151h 03Inside The Firm304 – How to Leverage Chat GPT to Help You Write BlogsOn 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!2023-04-2929 minInside The Firm303 – How to Get in Front of Realtors and Make Your Own PressOn this episode of Inside the Firm, Lance is finally able to get in front of realtors, then Alex transforms Chat GPT into an architect, and last but not least Lance gives a bootcamp on how to make your own press. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2023-04-2129 min
Inside The Firm296 – How to Refocus Your Team and Close the Feedback LoopOn this episode of Inside the Firm Alex keeps us up-to-date with the firm’s current reading assignment, then Lance and Alex pontificate and share how to refocus your team and close the feedback loop, next Alex shares some economic news, then your shot of Monday Morning Coffee, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy!. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2023-03-0426 minInside The FirmMonday Morning Coffee with Alex BrueckmannAlex is a returning guest, entrepreneur, author, executive coach, and board advisor. He’s built, scaled, and exited companies in Europe and Canada, and led client projects across the world. His areas of expertise are strategy development, leadership development, and entrepreneurship. His passion lies in helping clients built profitable businesses rooted in purpose.
Based in Vancouver, Canada, Alex speaks on the topics of intentional strategy and entrepreneurship. In his upcoming book for entrepreneurs he presents a new framework called, “Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs - 11 Powerful Lessons to Thrive in Business and Lead a Balanced life.”2023-02-2726 minInside The FirmWhere is the Bottom of This Market?On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex keeps us up-to-date with the firm’s current reading assignment, then Lance adds some insight into how 3D LIDAR scanning is going for the firm and where the heck is the bottom of this market, next Alex shares some economic news, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy!. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2023-02-2532 minInside The Firm292 – Is the Economy Back?On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex keeps us up-to-date with the firm’s current reading assignment, then gives us a great look at the state of the economy, next Lance on the topic of Ai architects, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy!. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2023-02-0434 minInside The Firm291 – Begin with Your End Goal in MindOn this episode of Inside the Firm Alex keeps us up-to-date with the firm’s current reading assignment, then Lance speaks about the importance of beginning with the end in mind, next the AIA is predicting a slowdown, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy!. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2023-01-2726 minInside The Firm290 – Layoffs and the Fed’s Future MovesOn this episode of Inside the Firm Alex keeps us up-to-date with the firm’s current reading assignment, then he brings us up to date on the tech layoffs and what the Fed is going to do with interest rates in the future, next Lance asks, “what it means to be a Millenial Architect, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy!. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2023-01-2037 minInside The Firm289 – Your Economic Forecast for 2023On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex keeps us up-to-date with the firm’s current reading assignment, then Lance breaks down the economic forecast for 2023, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy!. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2023-01-1329 min
Inside The Firm286 - What The Experts Forecasting for Next Year’s Housing MarketOn this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex explain what the experts are forecasting for next year’s housing market and Nick is back with Nick Reads! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-12-1635 minInside The Firm285 – How to Level Up Your Firm with 3D ScanningOn this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex give the run down and how to on how to level up your firm with 3D Scanning plus an update on the softening real estate market. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-12-0928 minInside The Firm284 – Is Remote Work to Blame for Lower Productivity?On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex explore Tyler Suomala’s top 17 takeaways from the 2022 AIA report, then is remote work to blame for lower productivity, and billings are down across the nation. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-12-0335 min
Inside The Firm283 – Just Because You Bought It, Doesn’t Mean You Can Build On ItOn this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex explain to Architects and Owners alike that just because you bought a piece of land doesn’t mean you can build on it, then mortgage rates have dropped?, and Nick is back with Nick Reads! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-11-1824 minInside The Firm280 – Simple Actions Done Now That Can Save You Massive Time Later!On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex shares a new document that the guys are working on to onboard new employees, then Lance explains how there’s now a 100% chance of a recession within the next 12 months, and finally Elon Musk steps in for Nick for this week’s read, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy!. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-10-2836 minInside The Firm279 – How to Ruin Your Company With These Three Easy Steps!On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex workshop, in real time, how to create compelling and effective Google Ads, then Alex offers up two warning signs on the economy, and finally Marcus Aurelius steps in for Nick for this week’s read, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy!. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-10-2123 minInside The Firm278 – How to Workshop Compelling and Effective Google AdsOn this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex workshop, in real time, how to create compelling and effective Google Ads, then Alex offers up two warning signs on the economy, and finally Marcu Aurelius steps in for Nick for this week’s read. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-10-1457 minInside The Firm273 – We Were Quiet Quitters Before It Was Cool!On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex recaps his presentation of a big development the firm is doing in Longmont and how to present to the public then Lance explains how we’ve been quiet quitters before it was cool. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-09-0933 min
Business of Architecture Podcast427: Top 3 Hiring Challenges (and How to Overcome Them) with Lance CaykoAs we’ve researched and worked with firm after firm, a common thread stands out from those firms who have more success than others - the caliber and experience of people working at the firm. This is why the People Playbook is one of the four pillars of the SMART Practice Method. On today’s episode you’ll hear from Lance Cayko, co-founder of F9 Productions, an architectural and design-build practice based in Colorado. Lance and his business partner, Alex Gore, have built their practice from just themselves to over 10 employees in the past s...2022-08-2243 minBusiness of Architecture Podcast427: Top 3 Hiring Challenges (and How to Overcome Them) with Lance CaykoAs we’ve researched and worked with firm after firm, a common thread stands out from those firms who have more success than others - the caliber and experience of people working at the firm. This is why the People Playbook is one of the four pillars of the SMART Practice Method. On today’s episode you’ll hear from Lance Cayko, co-founder of F9 Productions, an architectural and design-build practice based in Colorado. Lance and his business partner, Alex Gore, have built their practice from just themselves to over 10 employees in the past s...2022-08-2243 min
EntreArchitect Podcast with Mark R. LePageEA468: ARCAST22 Live from AIA Conference – Dimitrius Lynch, Jeff Echols, Lance Cayko and Alex GoreARCAST22 Live from AIA Conference on Architecture
For the past few years, our friends at ARCAT have invited us to collaborate at an event under “the big red A”: Live from the AIA conference expo floor. This year, Mark R. LePage is joined by Dimitrius Lynch, host of Spaces Podcast, Jeff Echols, host of Context & Clarity Podcast, and Lance Cayko and Alex Gore, hosts of Inside the Firm Podcast. Listen as a wide range of guests join us for a continuous conversation about architecture, the profession, and much more.
This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, ARCAST22 Live...2022-08-052h 43Inside The Firm267 - The Three Questions You Can Ask To Get Hired At A FirmOn this episode of Inside the Firm Alex share’s the three questions you can ask to get hired at a firm, then was Lance correct about his predictions about where the economy is headed, next what is the quickest way for Architects to become valuable, Adam Carolla steps into read for Nick and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-07-2929 minInside The Firm265 – What is This Recession Really Going to Look Like?On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance “The Oracle” Cayko gives everyone his perspective on what he thinks this recession will really be like, then why it’s not Architect’s job to spearhead climate change, wood prices are retreating and construction is slowing down in Denver, next why the private sector employment rate is fully recovered but not the public, Nick is back with Nick reads and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-07-1542 minInside The Firm263 – The Battle Between Speed And QualityOn this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex explore the idea that it might not be ethical to purchase a lithium battery powered EV, then why it’s OK to not win every sale, how rising interest rates are slowing housing production, next the battle between speed and quality, Nick is back with Nick reads and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-06-1739 minInside The Firm264 - Inside the Firm with Lance CaykoOn this episode of Inside the Firm Lance’s wife hosts none other than Lance on a special Inside the Firm Episode you don’t want to miss! What drives Lance? What does he do to get all that he needs to get done on a day-to-day basis as a serial entrepreneur? Tune in to find out!2022-06-1652 minInside The Firm262 - Is The Work From Home Revolution Fading?On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex revisit why sending someone home can be a good thing and why paying them during it is worth it, then an update on inflation and the housing market, why the work from home revolution is fading, special guest Sam Hyde reads for Nick, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-06-1029 minInside The Firm261 - Why Sending Someone Home From Work Is OKOn this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex explain why sending someone home from work is actually OK, Jamie Dimon issues a dire warning about the economy but we state why he’s wrong, why the Great Resignation is turning into the Great Refret, Nick is back with Nick Reads, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-06-0330 min
EntreArchitect Podcast with Mark R. LePageEA458: Lance Cayko and Alex Gore – How to Hire a Team That ThrivesHow to Hire a Team That Thrives
Lance Cayko and Alex Gore met during their second year as architecture majors at North Dakota State University. While they didn't initially hit it off, the two classmates soon realized they each had qualities to complement the other, and by their third year, the go-getters were working together on all the projects they could and earned the title Renaissance Team from Professor Darryl Booker.
By the time they graduated, Lance and Alex knew they'd someday run a business together, but first they went their separate ways with Lance...2022-05-271h 05Inside The Firm259 - Lance Goes To Court!On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance tells us all about his experience as an expert architectural witness after being subpoenaed to court, why you should consider being an expert witness, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-05-2036 minInside The Firm257 – We Are Halfway To The Next Recession!On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex explain how we are now halfway to the next recession, how Zoom is officially killing creativity, why you might regret taking that new job,your shot of Monday Morning Coffee, Nick is back with Nick Reads, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-04-2934 minInside The Firm256 - How Can You Grow From Someone Leaving Your Company?On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex talk about how you can grow from someone leaving your company, more construction material price increase updates, your shot of Monday Morning Coffee, Nick is back with Nick Reads, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-04-2248 minInside The FirmWhy Speaking Up Can Land You More Business!On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex explain how speaking up at local hearings can land you more business, then Lance shares an idea for an email sales template, Nick is back with Nick Reads, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-04-1532 min
GEMS with Genesis Amaris KempEp. 357 - Finding Your Inner Entrepreneur with Lance CaykoKnowing what you know now and if you could go back in time what is once piece of advice, you'd give yourself?
In this segment, Lance Cayko talks about how he found his inner entrepreneur. Working in the construction sector in his teens, being inquisitive, and learning various skills all made an impact and has led him down the path he is on currently.
See video here - https://youtu.be/FsngSJqkNAI
WHO IS LANCE?
Lance Cayko is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder...2022-04-0732 min
Construct and Generate PodcastHow Lance Cayko and Alex Gore Created A Thriving Architectural Design Business Amid Economic UncertaintyIt can be pretty scary to start a business. There are so many things that could potentially go wrong, it’s easy to get stuck in analysis paralysis, but it is so important to persevere and just start anyway!In this episode of Construct & Generate, I am joined by Lance Cayko and Alex Gore of F9 Productions, Inc. to hear more about their journey to building a thriving business. F9 Productions, Inc. has grown to include courses and even a podcast where they share their tips. Lance and Alex started their architectural design business right aft...2022-03-1426 min
Inside The Firm250 - We Are Headed Towards a Recession, But When?On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex breakdown why and how we might be headed towards the next recessoin and Nick is back with Nick Reads. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-03-1136 minInside The Firm249 - How to Deal with Design Committees!On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex examine the housing crisis in real life, where things went wrong, and how to deal with design committees. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-03-0547 minInside The Firm248 - How to Identify Leaders in a Young Firm!On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex examine the latest and greatest in the ever changing housing crisis, then how to identify leaders in a young firm, and Nick is back with Nick Reads! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-02-2532 minInside The Firm247 - How to Break up With a Bad Client!On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex break down how to break up with a bad client, the fallouts from the break up, then thoughts about moonlighting, Nick is back with Nick Reads, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-02-1851 minInside The Firm246 - What is the Average Architect's Fee to Design a New Home?On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex examine when you know you’re an architect from 1996, the impossibility of equity, Alex steps in for Nick with Al reads, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-02-1240 minInside The Firm244 – How to Work Effectively with An Architect on a Custom Home!On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex discuss the forecast of the economy for 2022, then how to work effectively with an architect on a custom home, Nick is back with Nick reads and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-01-2854 minInside The Firm243 - Are We in a Construction Crisis?On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex asks if we are in a construction crisis, then Lance asks everyone to consider the gender specific differences in communication styles, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-01-2140 minInside The Firm241 - Do People Rebuild After Their Homes Burn Down?On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex explains why it’s OK to be wrong, then Lance breaks down if people rebuild after their homes burn down, next how 80% of all US dollars in existence were printed in the last 22 months, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2022-01-0858 minInside The Firm231 - Why You Subs Need to Be Sober, Sane, and Stable!On this episode of Inside the Firm the guys give us an update on the “Great Resignation”, then Lance fills us in on a building permit crash, finally Alex talks about why you need sober, sane, and stable sub-contractors, Nick is back with Nick Reads, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2021-10-2235 minInside The Firm230 - Why You Should Ignore Your Haters!On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance asks Alex if he thinks that hiring an architect actually saves you money, then the guys debate if you should or should not ignore your haters, Nick is back with Nick Reads, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2021-10-1638 minInside The FirmMonday Morning Coffee with Alex BrueckmannAlex is an entrepreneur, author, executive coach, and board advisor. He’s built, scaled, and exited companies in Europe and Canada, and led client projects across the world. His areas of expertise are strategy development, leadership development, and entrepreneurship. His passion lies in helping clients built profitable businesses rooted in purpose.
Based in Vancouver, Canada, Alex speaks on the topics of intentional strategy and entrepreneurship. In his upcoming book he presents a new framework called "The Nine Elements of Organizational Identity", which helps people build better businesses.2021-10-1139 minInside The Firm226 - Why 2 Percent of Your Clients Will Never be Satisfied!On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance unpacks, Why 2 Percent of Your Clients Will Never be Satisfied, then Alex elaborates on complicated projects and tips for success with them, Nick is back with Nick Reads, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2021-09-1743 minInside The Firm222 - How to Retain Employees During the Great Resignation!On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance unpacks the firm’s two second lean meetings in real time, then the guys rap about the “Great Resignation” and how to retain your employees, next Alex shares with us why the busiest people are also some of the most responsive, Nick is back with Nick Reads, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2021-08-2037 minInside The Firm221 - How to Make Your Company Retreat a Success!On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex lays out Management Skills 101, then Lance helps us examine customer onboarding, next Lance finally finishes his homework and shows us the final executive decision process, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2021-08-1338 minInside The Firm209 - How to Conduct a One Year Review!On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance is reminded of the emotional problem with residential architecture, next Alex advises us on how to conduct a one year review, then Lance challenges the firm to improve their 24 hour communication rule, Nick is back with Nick Reads, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2021-05-2130 minInside The Firm208 - What is the Real Rate of Inflation?On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex talks about how to enable yourself to make decisions quickly, next the guys unpack what should be inside your company manual, then Lance is back with more inflation talk and this time asks, “What is the Real Rate of Inflation?”, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2021-05-1637 minInside The Firm207 - How Do Clients Choose You?On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance gives us an inside look on how they were recently chosen over another firm and how that might help your firm, next more inflation talk but this time it’s “transitory”, then Alex speak on what it means to have great power and the responsibility that comes with it, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2021-05-0741 minInside The Firm202 - Who Killed the Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs?On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance fills us in on all of the inflation occurring in the building industry and how it might kill the goose that laid the golden egg, next Alex talks about the art of communication and problem solving, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2021-04-0335 min
EntreArchitect Podcast with Mark R. LePageEA369: Lance Cayko and Alex Gore – How To Be a Builder as a Small Firm ArchitectHow To Be a Builder as a Small Firm Architect
An architect is trained to be a problem solver. A contractor is trained to execute. How you create the systems in your small architecture firm to work as an architect and developer?
This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, Be a Builder as a Small Firm Architect with Lance Cayko and Alex Gore.
Connect with Lance and Alex online at F9Productions.com, check out Inside the Firm Podcast, and find them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Check out the Arch...2021-04-021h 10Inside The Firm201 - Questions From Architects!On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance asks questions from architects, next Alex gives us an inside look at Monograph and Toggl and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2021-03-2628 minInside The Firm200 - What is Your Wildly Important Goal?On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex asks what your Wildly Important Goal is, next Lance give us an update on the state of 3D printed homes, Nick is back with Nick Reads, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2021-03-2038 minInside The Firm199 - How To Take The Contractor’s Challenge!On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex challenges you to take the contractor’s challenge, next Lance rants about inflation, Nick is back with Nick Reads, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2021-03-1333 min
from Architecture to PROFITectureArchitect, Developer, Builder: F9 Productions' Alex Gore & Lance Cayko [EP048]There are multiple paths to success in the AEC industry, above and beyond the direct-to-client design services model. This week's podcast is all about taking CONTROL of your firm's direction and revenue, creating autonomy AND opportunity. Alex Gore & Lance Cayko of F9 Productions have incorporated a WIDE range of activities throughout their firm's relatively short history, including authoring books, teaching at university, offering online courses, AND funding, designing and building their own projects. (There's even a feature on HGTV in the mix...)2021-02-1647 min
Business of Architecture Podcast355: Architect to Builder (Offering Construction Services) with Alex Gore and Lance CaykoToday I speak with Alex Gore and Lance Cayko of the Colorado architecture firm F9 Productions. These guys also run a great podcast related to everything about running a firm, search for “Inside the Firm” in your favorite podcasting app. In this episode, you’ll discover how Al and Lance have added construction services to their business model, by offering to build their clients’ projects. As a result, they’ve made more money and gotten more financial consistency. If you want more profit, consistency, and control over your built projects, Lance and Alex h...2021-02-1538 minBusiness of Architecture Podcast355: Architect to Builder (Offering Construction Services) with Alex Gore and Lance CaykoToday I speak with Alex Gore and Lance Cayko of the Colorado architecture firm F9 Productions. These guys also run a great podcast related to everything about running a firm, search for “Inside the Firm” in your favorite podcasting app. In this episode, you’ll discover how Al and Lance have added construction services to their business model, by offering to build their clients’ projects. As a result, they’ve made more money and gotten more financial consistency. If you want more profit, consistency, and control over your built projects, Lance and Alex h...2021-02-1538 min
Archispeak#210 – ‘Architect to Builder‘ with Lance Cayko and Alex GoreThe founders of F9 Productions and the Inside the Firm podcast join Archispeak to talk about their practice in Colorado, transitioning to developer/builders, and their new course to help architects make the transition.LinksWatch this episode on YouTubeF9 Productions (Lance & Alex's firm website)Inside the Firm podcast (Lance & Alex's podcast)Lance and Alex’s Architect to Builder course2021-02-151h 21Archispeak Podcast#210 – ‘Architect to Builder‘ with Lance Cayko and Alex GoreThe founders of F9 Productions and the Inside the Firm podcast join Archispeak to talk about their practice in Colorado, transitioning to developer/builders, and their new course to help architects make the transition.LinksWatch this episode on YouTubeF9 Productions (Lance & Alex's firm website)Inside the Firm podcast (Lance & Alex's podcast)Lance and Alex’s Architect to Builder course2021-02-151h 21Inside The Firm191 - 5 Questions to Weed Out Bad Clients!On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex talk about client control, next Lance gives us 5 questions to weed out bad clients, then Alex shares how the firm is going 2-Second Lean, Nick is back with Nick Reads, and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2021-01-1651 minInside The Firm190 – Happy New Year to You!On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex answer two listener questions, next Lance tells us all about the new PPP loan, then Alex tops it off by explaining how you never know how clients are going to react! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2021-01-0939 minInside The Firm189 – Three Easy Ways to Tell Whether You’re a Good BossOn this episode of Inside the Firm Alex explains why it always seems like it’s down to the wire with building projects and inspections, next Lance tells us how he got a $29.94 courtesy credit, then we elaborate on three easy ways to tell whether you’re a good boss, then Nick is back with Nick Reads two times over! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2020-12-1825 minInside The FirmEpisode 188 – Why It’s OK to Eat Humble PieOn this episode of Inside the Firm Alex explains why being at the jobsite matters, next Lance tells us about Mark Lawrence and how to fish for publicity, we answer a listener question from Sloan Springer, then Nick is back with Nick Reads, and finally A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2020-12-1140 min
The LoCo ExperienceEXPERIENCE 2: Lance Cayko - F9 Productions - Principles of Success in Life & BusinessLance Cayko (pronounced psycho!) is a founder and partner of F9 Productions, a residential and commercial architecture firm in Longmont, Colorado, founded in 2009. Lance and his business partner Alex Gore (Al Gore, hah!) have founded and operate multiple enterprises including a development company, construction company, and a popular business podcast called Inside the Firm Since connecting with Curt, Lance invited Curt to be on his podcast, has become a LoCo believer, and is preparing to launch a LoCo Builders chapter in the Longmont region! Growth-minded business owners of 5 or fewer employees in the Longmont area should listen well, and app...2020-12-021h 39Inside The Firm186 – Design/Build vs. Design + BuildOn this episode of Inside the Firm Lance begs the question of whether is makes more sense to be a design/build firm or a design + build firm, next Alex gives us an update about UpCodes’s lawsuit and Bitcoins big bull run, then Nick is back with Nick Reads, and finally A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2020-11-2033 minInside The Firm183 – How to Make Your Website Contact FriendlyOn this episode of Inside the Firm Alex gives some website update tips to help increase your sales leads, then Lance explains how to add onlines meetings to your Google Business listing, and there were boomtowns. Now, there are Zoom towns! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2020-10-2426 minInside The Firm182 - What Trends to Look ForOn this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex look into current opportunities and trends that Covid has actually provided and last but not least more A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2020-10-1728 minInside The Firm181 - When to Give a Second ChanceOn this episode of Inside the Firm Lance elaborates on when to give a second chance, next Alex has a tip of the day and talks lean construction times, then Nick is back with Nick Reads, and finally A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2020-10-1026 minInside The Firm178 - Redlines are a RedflagOn this episode of Inside the Firm Lance reminds us why when a client wants to redline our contracts that it’s a redflag, then Alex elaborates on how to create an efficient machine for your business, then Nick is back with Nick Reads, and finally A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2020-09-1928 minInside The Firm174 - Why Aren’t You Building Your Projects?On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance tells a few stories, then Alex and Lance ask why aren’t you building your own projects, next why aren’t you teaching even if it’s only one class, and finally A.R.E. Jeopardy is back! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2020-08-2231 minInside The Firm173 - How to Deal with the Monopoly on the Building Process?On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance begs the questions if it’s better to be a Pitbull or Goldendoodle, then whether it is best to hire or recommend sub-consultants, then Alex talks about morning routine failure, and finally Nick is back with Nick Reads! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2020-08-1538 minInside The Firm170 - What Would You Have Done Differently?On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex explore a 10 year F9 recap, Nick is back with Nick Reads, and last but not least it’s time for A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2020-07-1827 minInside The Firm169 - How do you tell an entrepreneur that their business sucks?On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance asks explores the idea of how to tell an entrepreneur that their business sucks, then Alex and Lance answer listener questions, and Nick is back with Nick Reads! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2020-07-1130 minInside The Firm168 - Does No Good Dead Go Unpunished?On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance asks Al the Contractor about his new build project, then Alex pitches his Designer to Builder course idea, next Lance explores if No Good Dead Truly Goes Unpunished and last but not least it’s time for A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2020-07-0328 minInside The Firm167 – How to Deal with Insufferable PeopleOn this episode of Inside the Firm Alex shares his theory of why change is coming, then Lance gives tips on how to deal with insufferable people and why it’s OK to say NO!, next Alex shares a listener question, Nick is back with Nick Reads and last but not least it’s time for A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2020-06-2736 minInside The Firm166 - ARCAST 2020On this episode of Inside the Firm Lance and Alex join Mark LePage, Evan Troxel, Cormac Phalen, Dimitrius Lynch, and a great group of guests for this year’s 2020 ARCAST! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2020-06-202h 08Inside The Firm165 - We Are Living in The Weirdest Economy EverOn this episode of Inside the Firm Lance shares his theory of the doorway effect on construction workers, then the guys discuss how we are living in the weirdest economy ever, next Alex spits about managing growth and shares a listener question, and last but not least it’s time for A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2020-06-1338 minInside The Firm164 - Inside the Firm at AIA NDThe following presentation was given virtually to the North Dakota Chapter of the American Institute of Architects on May 28th, 2020 by Alex Gore and Lance Cayko.
As serial entrepreneurs, Lance and Alex use their architecture, real estate, and construction enterprise to enhance lives through design. As they’ve grown F9 Productions, Lance and Alex strive to empower the people they hire. They pride themselves on developing employees and growing them into leaders to add to the fabric of professionals in architecture.
Together, they’ve earned several achievements including the Architizer A+ Award for a tiny house, Atlas, they designed and buil...2020-06-061h 00Inside The Firm163 - The Fountainhead by Inside the FirmOn this episode of Inside the Firm Lance has finished the Fountainhead and share his favorite excerpts from it with Alex, then Lance and Alex talk about design risk and using LinkedIn for hiring, and last but not least it’s time for A.R.E. Jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!2020-05-3037 min