Business of Architecture Podcast

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What if your firm could grow by chasing less work, not more?
In this episode, Chris Laul of HOK shares what years inside a design firm have taught him about growth, clients, and creative work. He looks at why some firms build trust, make choices, and stand out without losing what makes their work special.
Chris also shares how his life as a fine artist shaped the way he thinks about business, value, and the people who buy creative work.
The question that can change which jobs you chase—and which ones you walk away from.
Why some of your growth may already be sitting inside the ties your team has built.
What art taught Chris about making creative work valuable without giving up its heart.
If you want to win better work, build client ties, and think clearly about growth, this episode may change how you see your firm.
To learn more about Chris, visit his website: https://www.hok.com/


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End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework
Building a remote team can give an architecture firm more capacity, flexibility, and freedom. Yet the results depend on far more than finding a skilled person and assigning them work.
In this episode, Enoch Sears speaks with Camila Brugger, Founder and CEO of WorldTeams, about what firm owners often overlook when they hire across borders. Drawing from her work with more than 200 architecture firms, Camila explains why the right preparation can shape the entire experience.
You will hear how clearer decisions, stronger communication, and better internal habits can help remote team members succeed. You will also learn why some common hiring approaches create friction before the work even begins.
The hidden decision that can determine whether a new hire thrives
Why one attractive hiring shortcut often leads firms in the wrong direction
The overlooked internal shift that makes global teamwork far easier
Listen to discover how to build a remote team that supports both growth and freedom.
To learn more about Camila, visit her: https://worldteams.com

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End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework
What makes a great project feel great for the client, not just look great at the end?
In this episode, Rion Willard talks with Megan Turner, founder of ML Turner, about what really happens behind the scenes of complex custom homes. Drawing on her work as a builder, construction manager, and owner's rep, Megan shares a rare view of how strong teams keep ambitious projects moving.
The conversation explores why some projects stay on track while others become harder than expected. Megan also reveals what high-end clients notice, what strong architecture firms tend to understand, and why the best project experience often depends on choices made long before construction begins.
You'll also hear how trust, communication, and the right team can shape far more than the final result. If you work with demanding clients or complex projects, this episode may change how you think about the service you provide today.
The overlooked factor that can quietly shape a project before construction even begins
What high-end clients notice that many project teams may never think to ask about
Why the firms that earn lasting trust tend to approach the client experience differently
To learn more about Megan, visit her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-turner-cm

End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework
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

End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework

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/