Designing the Practice: Mentorship, Mindset, and Building a Strong Firm | EP675

2026-02-23

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End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework Anthony Laney didn't "get lucky." He was nudged by a mentor who asked a few pointed questions that changed his path. What followed was a slow, intentional climb from modest beginnings to a studio known for exceptional residential work. In this conversation, you'll hear how Anthony thinks about designing the practice, not just the projects. He shares how he built momentum without b...

End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework

Anthony Laney didn't "get lucky." He was nudged by a mentor who asked a few pointed questions that changed his path. What followed was a slow, intentional climb from modest beginnings to a studio known for exceptional residential work.

In this conversation, you'll hear how Anthony thinks about designing the practice, not just the projects. He shares how he built momentum without betting the farm, why he keeps investing in guidance, and what happens when a team learns to treat truth as fuel instead of a threat.

You'll also catch the mindset shifts behind growth: how to face uncertainty, turn hard moments into process upgrades, and build a culture where high standards feel energizing, not crushing.

The simple outreach move that made other firms want to send him work (and why most architects never try it).
The "feedback rule" that sounds intense… until you hear what it does to performance and trust.
The quiet metric he watches that reveals more about a firm's health than "busy" ever will.

To learn more about Anthony, visit his: www.laney.la

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