Chat With a Client Brian Eady HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED WITH FINANCIAL ARCHITECTS? I met Jim Linenger and Chavez Vincent through a previous employer. There had been a long-standing relationship between Financial Architects and the partners of the firm. When my previous employer grew large enough to offer 401(k) benefits, Jim and Chavez were charged with managing it. Shortly after, my wife and I decided we needed a little more financial guidance as we grew in our careers and started our family. Chavez has been our guy ever since, and we’re happy to have him as a guide and family friend.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR JOBS OR BUSINESSES AND WHAT YOU DO. I’ve been practicing architecture for the better part of 15 years, working on an array of commercial and residential projects. During that time, I’ve been very fortunate to be employed by two great firms and surrounded by strong mentors who helped
me grow the experience needed to be a successful architect. At my previous stop, I worked my way into roles as senior architect and technical director, and I was responsible for leading key projects, managing technical execution, and coaching the next generation of architects.
In July 2021, I took a chance on myself and used that experience to start my own practice: Brian Eady Architects. Entrepreneurship was never part of the original plan. However, I had been doing some work on the side for a couple years, and it had escalated to a point where I needed to decide how I wanted to move my career forward. Market conditions and the support from my family and network told me the time was right. Chavez and Financial Architects were also part of the discussion. I don’t know that I would have been able to take the chance without their prior guidance. Since making the move, it’s been equal parts exciting and stressful, but the hard work is paying off. Business has been steady, and I’ve had many opportunities to meet new people and work more directly on projects with great clients. I’ve also gotten the chance to reconnect with friends and colleagues as I work to broaden my network. As we rekindle those relationships, positivity has followed. It feels good to be a small-business owner, and I like being in a position where I can positively impact my community and the lives of my clients more directly. The most humbling part has been the volume of support from folks who have been in this seat offering guidance and encouragement, hoping to see someone else succeed.
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WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2022? My focus for the back end of 2021 has been building Brian Eady Architects. I’m hoping the labors of that effort will continue to be rewarded in 2022 through new relationships, new projects, and growth. How the pandemic progresses will likely impact that to a degree. Labor and materials availability are impacting how projects develop and proceed, so here’s hoping for some progress in that area as well. I’m also looking forward to getting back into a better rhythm with my family. My wife has been so patient and supportive as we’ve navigated this new endeavor, all while helping raise our two rapidly growing boys during a pandemic. Now that we have a bit of footing, maybe things can slow down just a hair.
Brian Eady, AIA, LEED AP Principal Brian Eady Architects Brian@brianeadyarchitects.com 586-933-3010
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