Shane Solomon: An Architect's Guide to Success | The Rise of Winnipeg's Maverick Architecture Firm

The Winning in Winnipeg Podcast

Is there an Architect's guide to success? Now there is.

Meet Shane Solomon, President and Founder of Republic Architecture Inc. In this long-awaited conversation, we dive deep into the world of architecture as Shane shares his unique journey that lead him to found a leading multidisciplinary design firm in Winnipeg: Republic Architecture.

Republic Architecture takes on diverse and innovative projects, from builds high in the arctic to remote Atlantic lighthouses and advanced scientific facilities. Shane shares his firm's design philosophy, the evolution and growth of his company, and importance of mentoring within the industry.

This episode of Winning in Winnipeg is jam-packed with insights into the architectural industry, entrepreneurial spirit, and the real-life challenges and triumphs in building a successful firm.

Interested in architecture, design, management or anything leadership? This is the conversation for you.

Enjoy the conversation!

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00:00:00 Our Design Philosophy

00:00:40 Introducing Shane Solomon

00:04:56 Personal Background

00:09:30 Previous Jobs

00:10:25 History as an Entrepreneur

00:11:41 Beginnings of Republic Architecture

00:18:12 The Evolution of Republic Architecture

00:21:14 How We Treat Employees

00:23:28 Common Misconceptions About Architects

00:27:00 Starting VS Operating

00:30:57 Biggest Return on Efforts

00:36:58 Strategy For Getting Clients

00:44:12 Based out of Winnipeg

00:47:34 Love & Hate about Winnipeg

00:52:45 Work/Life Balance & Routine

00:56:12 Biggest Influences

01:00:14 Advice To Young People

01:04:02 Hobbies

01:10:09 Wrapping Up

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Republic Architecture: https://republicarchitecture.ca/

X: https://x.com/republicarch

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/republicarchitectureinc/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1350523

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Dan Nagy is the founder of Emmett Leo Homes, a luxury custom home-building company in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is also the face of @EmmettLeoHomes YouTube, where he shares insights into everything custom home building to empower viewers to be more equipped to tackle their own projects.