Business of Architecture Podcast
Discover strategies, tips and secrets for running a fun, flexible and profitable architecture practice. The focus here is simple: discussion of ways for architects to create a dream architecture practice: design what you want, when you want, and get paid well for it.
Episodes
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework
Most architects feel like outsiders in the business conversations that shape their projects. They’re left out of key decisions, treated as a line item cost, and frustrated when their design expertise isn’t valued the way it should be.
What happens when an architect trades AutoCAD for agile sprints and business mod...
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework
In this energetic live session, Rion Willard held at the AIA Austin Event, he asks a hard question: what does a true high-performance architecture team look like? He shares sobering industry stats and stories. Then he flips the script, turning the room into a workshop with quick audits, hands-up shares, and honest...
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework
Architects are under more pressure than ever to deliver projects faster, with fewer resources, and tighter margins. Yet much of their time is still spent repeating work, hunting for old files, or redrawing details they know they’ve already drawn before. This episode dives into how AI can help architects work smart...
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework
Enoch Sears and Rion Willard tackle the myth of hustle and grind. Why do smart architects work more yet feel behind? They walk through the real cost and hint at a better path that frees your time, profits, and nerves.
They share stories from studio all-nighters, a high-stakes talk in Austin, and a sharp lesson on ...
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework
What if the very systems meant to support architects are actually holding them back? In this powerful episode, Rion Willard sits down with Patrik Schumacher, Principal of Zaha Hadid Architects, for a bold, no-holds-barred conversation. They dive into what it really takes to run a creative practice that’s profitabl...
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework
In this thought-provoking episode of the Business of Architecture podcast, Rion Willard sits down with long-time collaborator Nicole, whose work with firm owners goes far beyond strategy and business systems. Together, they explore the hidden forces shaping how architects think, act, and lead—often without realizi...
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework
What if the secret to winning more architecture work wasn’t just better design, but better communication? In this thought-provoking episode, Rose Marshall of ING Media pulls back the curtain on how architects can become allies, not just suppliers. Her approach flips the script on how architects show value—and who ...
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework
In this raw and eye-opening episode, Enoch Sears and Rion Willard dive deep into the unseen forces that shape your results as a business leader. They share real stories—from awkward social encounters to emotional breakthroughs—that reveal what’s really holding architects back from success. You’ll hear surprising...
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework
In this bold episode of Business of Architecture, host Enoch Sears sits down with serial entrepreneur and black belt Adam Marburger. From hitting personal rock bottom to building six companies, Adam shares raw lessons that will challenge how you think about growth, pain, and leadership. His story starts with hea...
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework
Frank and Megan Lin didn’t set out to build a high-profit, award-winning firm. For years, they worked late, chased too many projects, and tried to out-hustle their burnout. Then something happened that changed the entire direction of their practice—and their lives.
In this episode, they share what it really took t...
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework
In this episode of Business of Architecture, Rion Willard sits down with Robert Yuen, CEO of Monograph, to explore how architecture firms can stop running in survival mode and start operating with clarity, cash flow, and confidence. Robert shares insights from Monograph’s latest benchmarking report—revealing what ...
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework
In this episode of Business of Architecture, host Rion Willard sits down with Mike Linn, the fractional CFO behind some of the most financially secure architecture firms today. They explore why most architects unknowingly sabotage their own profit — and how to fix it without becoming a “numbers person.” If you’ve...
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework
Running a successful architecture firm for decades is no small feat—especially when it spans three generations. In this heartwarming and high-energy episode, Scott Spector of Spectorgroup shares the story of how his father built a practice that shaped the skyline of Long Island—and how Scott expanded its reach int...
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework
Most architecture firm owners don’t realize how much money they’re leaving on the table. In this episode, financial experts Tal and Rachel Richards, CPA, reveal some of the most common — and costly — mistakes architects make when it comes to taxes. They also offer powerful insights on how to build long-term wealth...
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework
In this episode of Business of Architecture, we dive into a sharp, honest conversation with Elias Christeas, founder of Lighthouse Digital Marketing, about what really works—and what doesn’t—when architects try to grow their firms online. From digital visibility to long-term reputation, Elias pulls back the curtai...
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework
What really happens when it’s time to step back from your architecture firm? In this eye-opening episode, Enoch Sears and Ryan break down the hidden traps and quiet wins that make or break firm transitions. If you think a buyout or equity plan is all it takes, think again.
This isn’t just about handing over the re...
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework
What does it take to lead one of the oldest architecture firms in America—and keep it thriving? In this episode, Troy Thompson and Roxanne Malek pull back the curtain on how legacy, leadership, and long-term thinking come together inside SmithGroup. But don’t expect the usual corporate jargon—this is a rare look i...
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework
What if the secret to running a thriving architecture firm wasn’t doing more, but actually doing less?
In this episode, Enoch Sears and Rion Willard share a surprising insight from the East that changed how they think about leadership, creativity, and business growth. Rion’s recent travels sparked a deep realizati...
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework
If you’re like many firm owners right now, you’re feeling the weight of uncertainty — what is happening in the market and - what’s next for my practice?
On today’s episode — in this special State of Architecture address — you’ll discover:
- What’s really happening in the market right now (and what most architec...
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework
Architects love to design—but when it comes to managing money, many feel overwhelmed, underprepared, or just plain stuck. The creative fire that fuels great projects often fizzles out under the weight of cash flow crises, vague budgets, and project finances that never seem to add up.
When small architecture firms ...
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