The Jon Schultz Podcast: The Myth of Overnight Success
Jon Schultz
82 episodes
2 months ago
The Jon Schultz Podcast unpacks the lessons from industry leaders who refused to quit. Success is a tightrope. Everyone who’s reached the top of their game has wobbled on the way up. Those losses propelled them to the bigger and better places they are today. In a curious way, it’s the upsets that lay the foundation for winning. Our guests dig into their stories; we talk about the challenges they’ve overcome, what they learned, and how they kept ongoing.
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The Jon Schultz Podcast unpacks the lessons from industry leaders who refused to quit. Success is a tightrope. Everyone who’s reached the top of their game has wobbled on the way up. Those losses propelled them to the bigger and better places they are today. In a curious way, it’s the upsets that lay the foundation for winning. Our guests dig into their stories; we talk about the challenges they’ve overcome, what they learned, and how they kept ongoing.
How Christian Giordano Rebuilt Architecture with Innovation
The Jon Schultz Podcast: The Myth of Overnight Success
52 minutes
10 months ago
How Christian Giordano Rebuilt Architecture with Innovation
How does someone go from humble beginnings to shaping the future of architecture? In this episode of my podcast, I talk with Christian Giordano, the president and co-owner of Mancini Duffy, a firm that’s worked with Netflix, Disney, HBO, and other global brands. Christian’s achievements are nothing short of remarkable. Christian shares how his struggles with dyslexia and learning difficulties as a child shaped his work ethic and drive to succeed. Encouraged by parents who never doubted his potential, Christian worked harder than most, eventually earning degrees in architecture and overcoming every obstacle in his path. As the driving force behind Mancini Duffy, he has transformed the firm into a leader in cutting-edge design by embracing technology like VR, AR, and AI. These tools are not only changing how buildings are designed but also speeding up the entire process, making projects more efficient and accurate. Under Christian’s leadership, the firm has grown significantly, taking on some of the most exciting and large-scale projects in the industry, including the new Netflix campus in New Jersey. Beyond his work, Christian is the host of the Anti-Architect Podcast, where he takes an honest look at the industry, celebrating what works and tackling what doesn’t. His story is proof that with hard work, bold decisions, and a clear purpose, it’s possible to achieve extraordinary things. Tune in to hear how Christian’s drive and vision are leaving a lasting mark on architecture.
00:00 - The Journey to Success 03:02 - Overcoming Early Challenges 05:55 - The Path to Leadership 09:13 - The Courage to Take Risks 12:02 - Building a Successful Firm 15:10 - Defining Success and Leadership 18:04 - Embracing Mistakes as Lessons 26:20 - The Importance of Personal Growth Through Challenges 27:43 - Innovations in Architecture and Construction Technology 31:18 - The Future of Architectural Design with AI 34:35 - The Role of AI in Quality Assurance and Efficiency 38:37 - Fostering a Culture of Innovation in Architecture 43:47 - The Birth of the Anti-Architect Podcast 48:25 - Transformational Projects and Community Impact
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The Jon Schultz Podcast: The Myth of Overnight Success
The Jon Schultz Podcast unpacks the lessons from industry leaders who refused to quit. Success is a tightrope. Everyone who’s reached the top of their game has wobbled on the way up. Those losses propelled them to the bigger and better places they are today. In a curious way, it’s the upsets that lay the foundation for winning. Our guests dig into their stories; we talk about the challenges they’ve overcome, what they learned, and how they kept ongoing.