Mark R. LePage, Founder & CEO of EntreArchitect™ and Gābl Media Group, Inc., is a leading advocate for small-firm architects seeking clarity, profitability, and professional resilience. With decades of experience navigating the architectural landscape, Mark has dedicated his career to building platforms that help design professionals not only survive but thrive. His work—including the EntreArchitect community, educational resources, and expansive media network—serves as a catalyst for architects who want to strengthen their business operations, elevate their brand presence, and embrace a more empowered mindset.
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This episode of The Power of Design Podcast explores Mark's entrepreneurial journey from a struggling small-firm architect to a recognized industry leader building ecosystem-level change. Throughout the discussion, Mark shares candid reflections on burnout, financial hardship, and the realization that architectural success requires more than design talent—it demands business education, personal discipline, and a willingness to embrace unconventional paths. The conversation dives deep into the origins of EntreArchitect™, his mission to empower architects through shared knowledge, and his expansion into media through Gābl Media Group, a platform amplifying important voices within the built environment.
Through practical insights and honest storytelling, Mark provides a roadmap for redefining what’s possible for small architectural firms and creative entrepreneurs.
Mark emphasizes that architecture schools rarely teach business fundamentals, leaving professionals unprepared for real-world pressures. He explains how shifting his mindset—focusing on discipline, accountability, and intentional habits—transformed the trajectory of his firm and personal life.
EntreArchitect™ emerged from Mark’s desire to help others avoid the hardships he faced. He highlights the importance of transparency, open discussion, and community support within the architectural field, where many practitioners feel isolated.
Gābl Media Group was created to elevate conversations around architecture, engineering, and construction. Mark discusses how storytelling, digital platforms, and podcasting can amplify impact, reshape industry culture, and educate the next generation.
Mark shares how embracing entrepreneurship—not just practice ownership—opened new opportunities, diversified revenue, and reignited his passion for architecture.
Daily habits, structure, and personal discipline create long-term results, even more than design skill alone.
Success accelerates when architects build networks across disciplines, collaborate intentionally, and contribute to a larger ecosystem.
Mark explains that many architects fail not because of design quality, but because they lack systems, processes, and reliable business frameworks.
From launching EntreArchitect to building a media company, Mark shows that embracing experimentation is essential for navigating industry shifts.
Mark R. LePage’s story is a powerful reminder that architects can define their own path by investing in their business skills, nurturing supportive communities, and leveraging media to share knowledge. His mission-driven work through EntreArchitect™ and Gābl Media Group, Inc. continues to push the profession forward, inspiring others to lead with clarity, purpose, and entrepreneurial spirit. This episode reinforces that design is not just about creating spaces—it is about shaping lives, building careers, and elevating the future of the industry through intentional, empowered action.