Columbus Brick by Brick
Columbus Brick by Brick
Podcast Description
Welcome to Columbus Brick by Brick — the podcast where we dig into the stories, people, and projects that are actively shaping the city of Columbus, Ohio. Hosted by Jon Styer, broker and owner of Styer Real Estate Professionals, this weekly show offers a front-row seat to conversations with the local leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who are laying the foundation of our city's future — one brick at a time.
If you live in Columbus, do business here, or just love seeing how great cities grow from the inside out, this podcast is for you.
What to Expect:
Every week, we bring you a new guest — from business owners revitalizing historic neighborhoods to investors, developers, and change-makers who are all adding their unique “brick” to the Columbus story. These are real conversations, not just surface-level sound bites. We talk about challenges, celebrate wins, and explore what’s next for the people and projects building up our community.
If you're an entrepreneur, a creative, a resident who cares about the city, or someone looking for inspiration to get started on your own path — you’ll leave each episode with insights, connection, and a renewed sense of possibility.
Stay Connected:
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube @ColumbusBrickbyBrick
Visit our website at ColumbusBrickbyBrick.com
Want to be a guest or recommend someone doing amazing work in Columbus? Reach out through the site or DM us on socials — we’d love to hear from you.
Columbus Brick by Brick is more than just a podcast. It’s a celebration of community, creativity, and the ongoing construction of a city we’re proud to call home.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on real estate, community engagement, and entrepreneurship, with episodes exploring topics such as revitalizing neighborhoods, equity in housing, small business innovation, and emerging trends in real estate investment. Notable episodes include discussions on inclusive real estate practices and stories of successful local business owners shaping the city’s landscape.
Welcome to Columbus Brick by Brick — the podcast where we dig into the stories, people, and projects that are actively shaping the city of Columbus, Ohio. Hosted by Jon Styer, broker and owner of Styer Real Estate Professionals, this weekly show offers a front-row seat to conversations with the local leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who are laying the foundation of our city’s future — one brick at a time.
If you live in Columbus, do business here, or just love seeing how great cities grow from the inside out, this podcast is for you.
What to Expect:
Every week, we bring you a new guest — from business owners revitalizing historic neighborhoods to investors, developers, and change-makers who are all adding their unique “brick” to the Columbus story. These are real conversations, not just surface-level sound bites. We talk about challenges, celebrate wins, and explore what’s next for the people and projects building up our community.
If you’re an entrepreneur, a creative, a resident who cares about the city, or someone looking for inspiration to get started on your own path — you’ll leave each episode with insights, connection, and a renewed sense of possibility.
Stay Connected:
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube @ColumbusBrickbyBrick
Visit our website at ColumbusBrickbyBrick.com
Want to be a guest or recommend someone doing amazing work in Columbus? Reach out through the site or DM us on socials — we’d love to hear from you.
Columbus Brick by Brick is more than just a podcast. It’s a celebration of community, creativity, and the ongoing construction of a city we’re proud to call home.
What if architecture wasn’t just an expense on your renovation budget, but the single biggest lever for long-term value in your real estate? In this episode, Jon sits down with Nick Karakaian, Principal and Co-Founder of ArcFluence, to talk design as a multiplier, the ADU boom about to reshape Columbus, and why thoughtful spaces drive better outcomes for investors, homeowners, and entire neighborhoods.
🎙️ About Our Guest
Nick Karakaian is the Principal and Co-Founder of ArcFluence, a Columbus-based architecture firm blending design, technology, and real estate strategy. A specialist in maximizing property value through thoughtful design and material use, Nick earned his master’s in Architecture and Environmental Design at Kent State before launching a construction and design firm in NYC, working for Google, and joining the Keller Williams Realty family. He and his wife Sarah were featured on HGTV’s Beach Flip, where they renovated a beach house together in Gulf Shores, Alabama. In 2017, they made Columbus home to take advantage of one of the most exciting real estate markets in the country. Today, Nick is focused on growing ArcFluence with his partners and shaping the spaces that will define the next chapter of Columbus.
🧱 What We Cover in This Episode
Nick’s path from striping parking lots to the Air Force, to Google, to launching an architecture firm
Why architecture is an investment, not an expense — and how design directly drives property value
The “third skin” philosophy: how built environments shape behavior, business, and longevity
Renovation math: when you get 80 cents on the dollar vs. $1.30 on the dollar back
Columbus’s new ADU regulation — and why it’s a game-changer for homeowners and investors
Real ADU use cases: better school districts, multigenerational living, fixed-income retirees, work-from-home setups
Common misconceptions real estate professionals have about working with architects
Why permit timelines are shifting and how to plan accordingly
The rise of universal design, interior design investment, and amenity-driven spaces
Lessons in leadership, scope creep, and the shift from self-employed to true business owner
What ArcFluence is building next — and the commercial projects beginning to shape the skyline
💼 Key Takeaway
“You’re not just designing a space. You’re creating an environment where humans can perform at their best — and that impacts everything.”
🔗 Links & Resources
ArcFluence: ArcFluence.com
Follow ArcFluence on Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn: @arcfluence
Styer Hospitality Co. — furnished short & mid-term rental management: StyerHospitalityCo.com
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