Business of Architecture Podcast

Today is a UK edition of the Business of Architecture show. In this episode my co-host Rion Willard speaks with Kyle Buchanan, one of the Directors of Archio, an architecture firm with offices in London and Cheltenham. The firm specializes in housing and public buildings. Kyle Buchanan talks about how he inherited his firm from his father, and how he rebranded it to give it a new identity that includes his partner Mellis and the company team members. Among the valuable nuggets you'll get from today's episode, Kyle talks about how hiring a business coach opened up a new, empowered way of approaching his business. He talks about business systems, culture and what he calls the 3 strands of marketing. Near the end of today's show, Kyle reveals how he empowers his team members to contribute to the marketing efforts.

Today is a UK edition of the Business of Architecture podcast. On this episode, co-host Rion Willard interviews Simon Hallion, the owner of Shared Architecture based in London. Discover Simon Hallion's top 3 pieces of advice for future (and current) firm leaders. You'll also discover: Simon's strategy for winning against larger, better-funded firms How to build a team as a sole practitioner (so things still get done while you're on holiday) The 1 investment he recommends firm owners make (it isn't software or employees) Why you should NOT accept every person who wants to work with you

Today is a UK edition of the Business of Architecture. On this episode, co-host Rion Willard interviews Simon Hallion, the owner of Shared Architecture based in London. When Simon started his firm, he moved from Nottingham, (which you know is the home of the infamous Sherrif of Nottingham) to London. His business contacts were in Nottingham, so he truly had to start from scratch. On today's episode you'll hear how he chose a profitable market to pursue, how he established a network as a newcomer in the city, and how he won his first client in London shortly after moving there. Simon also shares his insights on what clients really care about, and how this knowledge has helped him be more effective in selling architecture.

Discover what you should be measuring in your architecture firm to increase your profitability, staff satisfaction, and impact. Today we are joined by Steven Burns, FAIA, Chief Creative Officer of BQE Software. In today's episode, Steven shares a few key financial indicators that you should watch as an architecture firm owner. He also tells us about BQE Core, his company's new flagship software for effective firm management.

Discover lesson learned growing a design-focused architecture practice in this episode of the Business of Architecture show. Host Rion Willard speaks with Jonathan Hagos, a director at Freehaus, a London-based architectural practice. Jonathan reveals the decisions he made early on to avoid what he calls the "home extension" low-fee trap. You'll also discover: The key decision they took to be able to charge higher His process for finding and connecting with the right networking contacts that lead to the kind of clients they want, What they did to grow their practice in the early years. You'll also discover how they find the right staff that is a fit for the firm.

Listen to Anna Schabel and Jochen Driessle talk about building their design firm in London. You'll learn about the first project they developed, financed, designed and built - including what they would have done differently if they were to do it again.

Today is the second half of my interview with Teresa Ruiz, Vice President and Associate Principal at SB Architects. SB architects is an international design firm with offices in Florida, California, and China. The firm focuses primarily on Mixed-Use, Multi-Family Residential, and Hospitality projects. In today's episode Teresa reveals how she develops business for the firm, including the exact words she uses when making a business development call.

Today I speak with Teresa Ruiz, Vice President and Associate Principal at SB Architects. SB architects is an international design firm with offices in Florida, California, and China. The firm focuses primarily on Mixed-Use, Multi-Family Residential, and Hospitality projects. In today's episode you'll discover how Teresa accomplishes the many tasks she is responsible for - including business development, reviewing contracts, and managing her projects.

Today you'll hear from Harry Parr, one of the partners at the experience design firm Bompas and Parr. Listen how Harry Parr's passion project while he was studying architecture at the Bartlett School of Architecture turned into a 20-person experience design firm. You'll discover: How to create the right company culture and ethos 2 keys for running a successful design business

All of us are capable of greater things that what we are currently doing. Yet, how do we unlock this dormant potential? In this episode of the Business of Architecture podcast, you'll discover how to unlock your dormant potential so you can reach new levels of growth and fulfillment. You'll discover: The 5 step "Ultimate Success Formula" to help you achieve anything you want in life The critical mistake people make when setting goals that sabotages their success before they even start How to unlock your dormant potential