Ep 253 -The Architecture of Living: Why Design Should Fit Your Real Life with Zeke Freeman

Most homes look good on paper. But they’re not designed for how people actually *live.* In this episode, guest architect Zeke Freeman shares the hidden design flaws baked into most houses — and how his process reshapes spaces around *real human behavior.* Whether you’re remodeling a home, designing an Airbnb, or dreaming about your next property, this episode will flip how you think about space, function, and flow. What you’ll learn: - Why most homes don’t reflect how people actually use them - How to design with *invisible behavior patterns* in mind - The “door test” for practical flow in short-term rentals - Why your home may be sending the wrong emotional signals - Zeke’s process for uncovering how a space wants to work — before you build 00:01:15 - Designing Identity: From Architecture to Personal Branding 00:04:32 - Why Architects Make Great Entrepreneurs 00:07:58 - Thinking in Systems: A Superpower for Founders 00:10:40 - Applying Space Planning to Business Structure 00:14:06 - Designing Offers Like Floor Plans 00:17:21 - Why Constraints Fuel Creativity 00:21:44 - How Messaging Is Like Structural Engineering 00:26:02 - From Drafting Buildings to Drafting Funnels 00:30:55 - The Hidden Layer of Brand Architecture 00:35:19 - Why Most Founders Skip the Blueprint Phase 00:40:46 - Using Architectural Thinking to Scale Operations 00:45:10 - Form Follows Function in Business Too Guest Bio: Zeke Freeman is a visionary architect, builder, and passionate advocate for the transformative power of design. With over two decades dedicated to shaping the realms of hospitality and Colorado's modern design, Zeke has emerged as a leader in boutique hotels, hospitality development, and strategic business management. As the CEO of TheRootTeam, which includes an international team of Architects, an estate brokerage, and a Hospitality Development Company, Zeke Freeman has not only left an indelible mark in Colorado Architecture but has also steered the company towards its 12th year of success, bringing many beautiful projects and many more impacted lives together across the Front Range. Zeke is also the host of the RADicalhospitality show, which explores the intersection of Architecture, Development, and Hospitality. Guest Link: https://linktr.ee/zfreeman1 Get FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings: http://group.strsecrets.com/