Rion Willard

Rion Willard, host of 'The Business of Architecture', challenges architects to rethink their approach to business and profitability. He emphasizes the need for financial literacy and shares strategies to generate more money in the industry. Topics include debunking financial misconceptions, negotiation skills, neglected business activities, redefining success, and seeking business consultants for architects.

Architectural firm owners Rion Willard and Enoch Sears discuss the challenges of running an architectural practice, including overwhelm, fee competition, and hiring difficulties. They explore the detrimental effects of 'lies' in architecture, such as team discomfort and hindered goal achievement. The speakers highlight the negative consequences of low fees on practice owners' health, creativity, work quality, staff retention, and ability to make change. They challenge the notion that caring about money contradicts having high aspirations in the profession. Additionally, they stress the importance of recognizing the value of money, engaging in marketing, and managing finances in architecture.

Expert Rion Willard discusses leadership principles in architecture firms. Topics include the impact of language on culture, strategies for future-focused thinking, and unlocking peak performance. Learn how to revolutionize workplace dynamics and cultivate a culture of excellence.

Enoch Sears and Rion Willard discuss firm ownership, employee relationships, profit distribution, and wealth creation in architectural practices. Topics include the impact of owner mindset on business success, the link between owner profits and team bonuses, hidden entitlements about employees, and the importance of adopting a capitalist mindset for architects. They also share intriguing stories about high architect salaries, wealth consciousness, and simplifying practice operations.

Architectural practice benchmarking experts Enoch Sears and Rion Willard discuss the '200 Club' and the importance of business principles in architecture. They explore challenges faced by small firm owners, the lack of comparators for high performance, and the benefits of achieving success in architecture. The podcast also delves into the concept of the '200 Club' performance ratio and emphasizes the need for industry-wide improvements.

Enoch Sears and Rion Willard share insights on communicating value to clients in architecture. They discuss strategies to change the perception of architects as burdens to invaluable assets. Touching on boxing, they reveal how footwork and strategy relate to architectural communication. They also explore the distinctions between British and English identities, emphasizing the art of creating extraordinary client experiences.

Architects tackle late payments, empowering solutions discussed. Project Reclaim and inspiring playlist for difficult conversations. Importance of upfront payment practices to avoid issues and improve projects. Closing remarks include job announcement and sponsor introduction.

Architects Enoch Sears and Rion Willard discuss the taboo topic of late payments in the architecture industry, sharing personal anecdotes and insights. They explore the impact of delayed payments on relationships, self-worth, and creativity, offering solutions and strategies for navigating financial challenges. Tune in to learn how to turn payment struggles into opportunities for strengthening client relationships and ensuring timely compensation.

Architects struggle in a competitive market due to outdated mindsets. Enoch and Rion discuss 'Rainmaking' for architects and emphasize controllable factors. They differentiate 'chicken marketing' from 'bold marketing' and highlight the importance of proactive marketing and specific skill sets in architecture.

Enoch Sears and Rion Willard discuss the cost of isolation in architecture, emphasizing the importance of networking and relationship building in maintaining financial stability and attracting ideal projects. They explore the impacts of isolation on architects' well-being, project opportunities, and business growth. The podcast also covers topics such as organizing events, enrollment conversations, resourcefulness in business, improving architectural practice through bold networking strategies, and the role of networking and rainmakers in architectural practices.