About The Guest(s):
Rob Zirkle is the founder and CEO of Brick, an architecture and design firm based in Oakland, California and he is Practice Group Leader and Vice President at HGA after the recent acquisition of Brick by HGA. With over 13 years of experience, Rob has grown Brick into a successful company with a team of 33 employees. He is passionate about creating quality careers for architects and designers and is dedicated to delivering value to his clients.
Summary:
Rob Zirkle, founder and CEO of Brick, shares his journey of building a successful architecture and design firm. He discusses the impact of the current economic climate on the real estate market in the Bay Area and the challenges and opportunities it presents. Rob also announces the recent acquisition of Brick by HGA, a national architecture firm, and highlights the benefits and synergies of the merger. He emphasizes the importance of being open to new opportunities and the value of partnerships in driving innovation and growth in the industry.
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