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James Mauler was still early in his career when he decided to leave college and take a more hands-on approach with his education. Instead of completing a five-year degree in architecture, Jim realized that he could achieve his professional and financial goals by putting his drafting skills to work on the job. As an example, when computer-aided design (CAD) software was still in its infancy, he was the first person in his firm to volunteer to learn how to use it. This made him a go-to resource in the company, and it gave him the confidence he needed to know that he was on the right track.

In the early 1990s, Jim was terminated from the company that he was working for at the time. He describes this as a blessing in disguise because it gave him a compelling reason to start his own company the very next day. Jim has been at the helm of Cadnetics for nearly 30 years, and his business has undergone tremendous growth and transformation during that time. The firm, which is headquartered in Pittsburgh, also has a presence in four other major markets throughout the country. Jim is currently realizing his vision of expanding to 10 cities in 10 years, and you can tell from our conversation that he is having a lot of fun in the process.

If you have any questions or if you’d like to chat, you can reach me at my contact info below. The purpose of this podcast is to share ideas, inspire action, and build a stronger small business community here in Pittsburgh. So please say hello, tell me what you think, and let me know how I’m doing. It means a ton!

YOU CAN REACH ME AT:

Website: https://www.proprietorsofpittsburgh.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcast

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinvilano

Phone: 412-336-8247

YOU CAN REACH JAMES MAULER AT:

Website: https://www.cadnetics.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cadnetics-inc

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cadnetics

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Join Steve Mickley, a long-time CPBD and chief staff officer at AIBD, as he interviews Rory McCorkle, Senior Vice President of Certification and Admissions at PSI Services LLC. 

For the Institute of Credentialing Excellence (ICE), Rory chaired an external stakeholders working group that studied the value of certification. 

The final report reflects data from 9400+ answering questions about the importance of certification, how it makes a certificate holder feel about themselves, how it affects getting a job and being compensated, and the top reasons why people become certified. 

If you're interested in becoming a building designer, want to earn your CPBD designation, or wish to hear some excellent career advice, this is the podcast for you. 

The final edited version of each monthly podcast is available at AIBD.org/podcasts, as are all of our past podcasts. 

Unfortunately, this is not the kind of program that qualifies for continuing education credits. 

Let's Talk Certification is a live recording of a podcast program hosted by the American Institute of Building Design. 

Registration is complimentary. 

Please forward this invitation to anyone you think might be interested. 

To participate, click the registration link and provide us with some necessary personal information. 

Registering once will include all future presentations. 

After registration, a unique link is sent to your email. Save this email and use the link to sign on a few minutes before each month's presentation. 

Everyone watching online may join the discussion using their personal computer's microphone, telephone link, or by typing questions directly to the moderator. 

For further instructions, contact the AIBD national office at 1-800-366-2423.

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Each month, a guest CPBD shares the approach they used to prepare for the Certified Professional Building Designer(R) exam. Interviewed by a member of the AIBD "A-Team," guests are also asked why they pursued the building design certification, asked to describe their experiences registering for and taking the CPBD exam,  asked for suggestions to others seeking accreditation, and more.

This month's guests are Brendan Smythe, CPBD, in Eagle, Idaho. Brendan earned his CPBD designation just over a year ago.

In addition to having guest CPBDs, each month the program focuses on one aspect of the CPBD Candidate Handbook, this month Steve will talk in-depth about the exam registration process. Time for audience members to ask questions is a part of the agenda. The final edited version of each monthly podcast will be made available on a dedicated website - AIBD.org/podcasts.

Unfortunately, this is not the kind of program that qualifies for continuing education credits.

Let's Talk Certification is a live recording of a podcast program hosted by the American Institute of Building Design. Registration is complimentary. Please forward this invitation to anyone you think might be interested.

To participate, click the registration link and provide us with some necessary personal information. Registering once will include all future presentations. After registration, a unique link is sent to your e-mail. Save this email and use the link to sign on a few minutes before each month's presentation. Everyone watching online may join the discussion using their personal computer’s microphone, telephone link or by typing questions directly to the moderator. For further instructions, contact the AIBD national office at 1-800-366-2423.

This month’s guests are Miguel Villalobos Sandoval, CPBD, in Austin, Texas and Casey Thompson, CPBD, in Wilmington, NC. Miguel earned his CPBD designation about six months ago and Casey, just over a year.

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