Leadership Edge

Leadership Edge: TRXL 188

Exploring the journey from introverted architect to AEC tech influencer, embracing programming as creative empowerment, building a personal brand through authenticity, and choosing to stay in architecture to make meaningful impact through technology and knowledge sharing.

Summary

In this episode of TRXL, Evan Troxel interviews Gavin Crump: architect, BIM consultant, educator, and content creator behind the Aussie BIM Guru YouTube channel. Gavin shares his journey from stumbling through a firm’s Revit test to becoming a globally recognized voice in AEC technology. He discusses why he chose to stay in AEC rather than move into tech/startup land, how programming unlocked creative freedom, and how introverts can find a voice and build influence through authenticity and generosity.

“There’s gotta be a better way to do this.” – Gavin Crump

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