Building a Vision: From Employee to Entrepreneur

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Many architects dream of launching their own firm, but few do it with the level of preparation and insight that Matthew Arnold brings to the table. After nearly 15 years at a celebrated architecture practice, Matthew made a bold move, one inspired by a surprising encounter with two iconic projects in the Arizona desert. What followed was a shift not only in career, but in how he sees the role of architects in shaping their own futures.

In this heartening and practical conversation, Rion explores what made Matthew take the leap, what he did beforehand to prepare, and how he now blends the roles of designer and developer. Listeners will hear about the surprising lessons from famous architects of the past, and the critical detail that helped Matthew win a key development deal without breaking the bank.

Listen to learn:

• What a legendary gala tradition reveals about the business of architecture
• Why one dinner in the desert changed everything
• The mistake Matthew made selling a unit too early and how it backfired
• How one overlooked seller need gave him a development deal no one else could win

To learn more about Matthew, visit his:

Website: www.matthewdarnold.com