Welcome to the Suite series, in which we interview C-suite executives and business owners in the commercial real estate industry. In this episode, we are joined by Bob Fox, Principal at Fox Architects. Bob started the discussion by sharing his early life from childhood, attending college where he noted that one of his professors in the university was his father, and his early career as an architect. He then shares the start of his firm, Fox Architects and its work culture and values. He also told about the struggles during the Covid Pandemic where they are trying to figure out how to adapt in these settings. Lastly, He answer some personal questions from the host. TakeawaysBob Fox’s early life experiencesThe lessons and experiences she learned from working with a firm and applying it to his firm Fox ArchitectsWhat is Fox Architects and its values and cultureThe experience and lessons during the Covid Pandemic Quotes"My father told me that if I have questions and are trying to solve them, ask the guys that are working in the field. This helps me put things together and build it up to solve the problem." - Bob"In the firm, I want it to be a place where people can bring their ideas. There is no such thing as stupid ideas." - Bob Featured in this EpisodeBob FoxPrincipal, Fox ArchitectsProfile: https://www.fox-architects.com/people/our-people/bob-fox Website: https://www.fox-architects.com Chapters00:00 Introduction01:36 Bob’s childhood and living in the household of an architect03:14 His early careers and the people he met05:28 Attending Temple University and his father as his professor and his mentor08:00 Applying the lessons in his business, The Fox Architects10:45 The firm’s approach in talent acquisition and its work culture12:55 How the firm acquire its partnership and how they compete with others15:13 The effect of COVID to the firm19:04 The engagement with clients20:56 Favorite projects that Bob worked for22:34 Three favorite restaurants in DC23:15 If given an opportunity, who are the people you want to have a meal with?24:09 If Bob wasn’t an architect, what would you do?24:47 ConclusionThis podcast was produced by Heartcast Media.https://www.heartcastmedia.com/

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