{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How Top Firms Are Using AI to Free Up Time &amp; Command Higher Fees | EP676","description":"End chaos in your firm\u2014300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https:\/\/www.businessofarchitecture.com\/framework What happens when AI meets the business of architecture? In this episode, Rion sits down with Dr. Sam Zolfagharian\u2014co-founder of YegaTech\u2014to explore how AI is reshaping the AEC industry. Sam shares insights from years of experience in structural engineering, construction tech, and leading-edge AI. But this isn't just about tools and tech. It\u2019s about mindset, risk, and what happens when firms approach AI the wrong way. Sam unpacks how small firms can gain a huge edge\u2014without chasing every shiny new tool. You\u2019ll also hear why AI isn\u2019t here to replace architects\u2014but it will change who thrives and who gets left behind. In this episode, you\u2019ll discover:  The most dangerous question firms ask when starting their AI journey How one engineer cloned herself\u2014and why your next hire might not be human The quiet revolution happening inside clients\u2019 minds (and how it could change your fee structure forever)  To learn more about Sam, visit her website: https:\/\/yegatech.com\/ ","author_name":"Business of Architecture Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.businessofarchitecture.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39978960\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198184940"}