Charging 50% upfront. Blogging to get work. Teaching part-time and even working as a dinner lady in the early days.
From just herself to a team of six. Refusing to play the “starving artist” trope. Claire Nash isn’t just running an architecture practice - she’s rewriting the manual.
In this honest, funny and practical conversation, Claire breaks down what it’s really like running a small architecture studio in the UK. From cash flow crunches to the mindset shift needed to chase overdue invoices, how she carved out a niche in barn conversions, scaled the team, and wrote two books along the way.
If you’re dreaming of starting your own practice or just want to make yours a little less chaotic, this one’s for you.
00:00 Welcome to the Architecture Social Show
01:17 Introducing Claire Nash: Author and Architect
01:50 Starting an Architecture Practice: Claire's Journey
03:34 Challenges of Running a Small Architecture Practice
05:58 Managing Cash Flow and Client Payments
20:25 Marketing Strategies for Architects
24:41 Public Speaking and Networking Tips
28:56 Navigating Social Media Platforms
30:18 The Power of Real-Life Networking
32:57 The Importance of Niches in Business
39:39 Balancing Business and Personal Life
42:30 Writing and Publishing Books
49:24 The Role of AI in Architecture
54:16 Conclusion and Contact Information
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