Business of Architecture Podcast

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Many architects are taught to believe that more hours, more effort, and more sacrifice will lead to a better firm. But what if that belief is quietly creating the very pressure they are trying to escape?
In this episode, Enoch Sears and Rion Willard unpack the hidden patterns behind exhaustion in architecture practice. They explore why hard work can become a trap, how busyness can feel like progress, and why rest may play a much bigger role in great leadership than most firm owners think.
This conversation is not about lowering standards or caring less. It is about learning how to lead with more clarity, energy, and freedom.
The silent habit that can make even smart architects feel stuck in endless work
Why "just pushing harder" may not be the path to better results
A surprising shift that can help firm owners protect both their work and their life

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In this episode, Rion Willard sits down with Ashish Desai, CEO of Monograph, to talk about what the numbers are really showing inside architecture firms.
Ashish shares a grounded look at how some firms are building stronger businesses without losing sight of the work they love. The conversation touches on profit, cash flow, AI, team habits, and the quiet business patterns that often decide whether a firm feels steady or strained.
This is not a theory-heavy episode. It is a clear look at what is changing in architectural practice now, and what firm owners may need to rethink next.
The simple metric that can reveal more than most firm owners expect
Why "busy" firms can still feel financially tight
The hidden shift that may change how architects use technology
To learn more about Ashish, visit the website: https://monograph.com/

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Alex Gore joins Enoch Sears for a clear, honest talk about how a firm changes as it grows. This is not a theory-heavy chat. It is a real look at what shifts when you move from trying to survive to trying to lead with more skill, more care, and more control.
They talk about the kinds of choices that seem small in the moment but can shape the future of a practice. Alex shares how his thinking has changed over time, where he now draws the line, and why some old advice no longer fits the season he is in. He also opens up about confidence, pressure, and what it really takes to earn trust in business and in design.
The episode also explores a few unexpected ideas about team structure, client work, and where real value gets lost. If you run a small firm, this conversation may challenge a few habits you have stopped noticing.
The quiet decision that can drain profit long before most firm owners see it
Why one common "good habit" may backfire in the wrong season
The surprising kind of support that can make projects stronger from start to finish
To learn more about Alex, visit his:
Website: http://f9productions.com/
Podcast: https://www.insidethefirmpodcast.com/

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For many architecture firms, construction administration can feel like a constant game of chase. RFIs, submittals, emails, spreadsheets, and contractor platforms pile up fast, and important details can get buried before anyone sees the pattern.
In this episode of the Business of Architecture podcast, Enoch Sears talks with Tim Douglas, CEO of Roundhouse Labs, about why this overlooked part of practice may hold more value than most firm owners realize.
Tim shares how his journey from architecture into construction technology led him to a problem hiding in plain sight. The conversation explores how firms may be sitting on clues that could change the way they manage projects, support teams, price work, and make better decisions.
In this episode, you'll discover:
The hidden "signal" inside CA that most firms never see.
Why old project data may become a firm owner's secret advantage.
The overlooked workflow that could quietly shape profit, staffing, and control.
To learn more about Tim Douglas, visit his website: https://www.roundhouselabs.com/

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In this live talk at Westminster University, Rion Willard shares a sharp, practical look at one issue many architects feel but rarely name: why good work does not always lead to a healthy business. He speaks from direct experience, moving from practice into advising firms, and he challenges some deeply held beliefs about fees, value, and the role of money in architecture.
But this episode is not just about charging more. It is about a bigger shift in how architects think, speak, and act when business decisions carry real weight. Rion points to a few hidden patterns that quietly shape results, and he shows why some common habits may be costing firms far more than they realize.
If you have ever felt tension around pricing, growth, or client expectations, this conversation will give you plenty to think about—and a new lens for what may be possible.
The quiet belief that may be hurting your fees more than the market
Why one common way of billing can create far more stress than most architects realize
The subtle shift that can change how clients see your value before numbers even come up
Resource: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/smart-practice-project-fee-budget-calculator