141 - How to Survive 35 Years in Business W/ Paul Thompson

In this inspiring and masterclass-level episode of The TMA Connection, Tim Markland sits down with Paul Thompson, owner of Architectural Design Works (ADW), celebrating 35 years of shaping the architectural landscape across Harford County and the greater Baltimore region.

Paul shares his remarkable journey—from purchasing his mentor's firm at just 25 years old during a recession to weathering the 2008 financial crash without filing for bankruptcy. He dives into the stories behind iconic local projects, including the permanent addition at Rockfield Manor, the transformation of Independent Brewing Company, the Bob Hooper Hospice House, and 1525 North Calvert Street. Paul also unpacks his philosophy from The Experience Economy, his resistance to cookie-cutter AI design, and his deep philanthropic work supporting local musicians through The Turntable Fund.

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