Built With Purpose

Built With Purpose

Built With Purpose shares thoughtful conversations with the people who design, build, and improve the world around us.

Hosted by Chris Fay, the show blends experience from commercial construction and tech leadership to explore how values, systems, and steady execution create enduring companies.

Each week, you’ll hear:

  • Builder Conversations: Warm, in-depth interviews with founders, operators, and craft leaders across construction, architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and built-world tech.

  • Field Notes: Short, practical takeaways on leadership, culture, brand, sales, and operational excellence—ideas you can put to work on Monday.

If you care about building teams and businesses that last—without losing sight of purpose—this podcast is for you.
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Building With Purpose: Chad Cousins on Scaling Culture, Vision, and Impact

SUMMARY:

 

In this kickoff episode of Built With Purpose, host Chris Fay sits down with Chad Cousins, CEO of McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, to explore how purposeful leadership can transform an organization from a respected regional firm into a high-impact, growth-oriented platform. Chad shares his unconventional path from the tech and consulting world to leading a design firm, the strategic decisions that fueled their reinvention, and how a deeply rooted sense of purpose continues to guide their vision. From servant leadership and culture-building to scaling through reinvestment and strategic partnerships, this episode offers a masterclass in leading with intention while building teams, companies, and communities that last.

 

TAKEAWAYS:

• Purpose is the foundation for sustainable growth and team alignment.• Transitioning from a founder-led to a scalable firm requires trust, structure, and vision.• Reinvestment in people and systems is key to long-term enterprise value.• Culture must evolve without being diluted—communication is the glue.• Growth is not just about revenue, but about opportunity, innovation, and impact.• A “puppy with big paws” mindset keeps organizations agile and ambitious.

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Sep 2, 2025 5:0 AM
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Built With Purpose - Trailer

Built With Purpose is the new podcast for the leaders shaping the built world. Those rethinking how we design, manufacture, construct, and innovate. The first episode launches on September 2nd! Follow us so you don’t miss out.

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Aug 29, 2025 9:30 AM
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