Business of Architecture Podcast

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AI is moving fast in architecture, but most firms still aren't sure how to use it without losing control of the work. In this episode, Brandon Mut shares what it looks like to bring new tools into a real practice with discipline, not hype.
You'll hear how one design technology leader built standards first, then tested AI against finished projects, and only then let it into the workflow. You'll also hear the metric they used to judge results, and why "don't change anything" is harder than it sounds. Along the way, they talk about fears, liability, sustainability, training younger staff, and what might change over the next few years.
The quiet mistake that makes "AI adoption" backfire inside a firm.
A simple way to tell whether AI is helping—or secretly shifting your design.
 Why the wave won't be about tools… it'll be about who stays in charge.
To learn more about Brandon, visit his website: https://fogartyfinger.com/

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In this episode, Rion digs into why "premium fees" start in your head long before they appear in a proposal. He explores how architects are trained to be exceptional technicians, but rarely prepared to think like business owners, and how that gap quietly limits growth. A simple but powerful model is introduced to reframe how time, value, and income really work.
Rion also challenges several deeply held beliefs architects carry about money, responsibility, and worth. He discusses why avoiding financial conversations weakens both firms and client relationships, and how greater clarity can create freedom rather than pressure. The focus is not on tactics, but on seeing the business of architecture differently.
The uncomfortable middle ground that drains architects without them noticing
A subtle distinction that determines whether your firm can survive without you
The mental shift that changes how clients perceive your fees

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In this episode, Rion Willard talks with interior designer Sally O'Connor about how she grew Hesellic Design from a solo start into a small global studio. She shares how a TV job opened the door to luxury homes and how she moved forward without formal training. You'll hear hints of the quiet actions that drew in her first major clients.
Sally also talks about the moment her workload broke the old way of working. She describes learning to hand off control, building a tight-knit team, and stepping into the role of creative leader. She then touches on the studio's move into Dubai and Los Angeles, and how journaling and visualising guide her biggest moves.
The simple shift that helped her stop clinging to every task.
The "vision exercise" she used before her first Dubai project.
How one early hire quietly set the tone for her culture.
To learn more about Sally, visit her website: https://www.hesellicdesign.com

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If you have ever felt uneasy talking about fees, you are not alone—and that silence may be costing you more than you think. In this episode, Rion Willard explores why pricing sits underneath many of the stress points in an architecture practice, from cash pressure to burnout and the wrong clients.
You will hear why "doing great work" is not a pricing strategy, and how a firm can drift into a cycle of undercharging, overdelivering, and thin margins without realizing it. Rion also reframes money as a form of agency and explains what changes when you treat fees as a business system, not a guess, and why small shifts can create outsized leverage.
He then lays out a practical framework for premium pricing and hints at the habits that make it work in real firms. If you want more breathing room, stronger teams, and better choices, start here right now.
The quiet reason clients "suddenly" fixate on price—and how to stop that game before it starts.
The one missing piece that makes fee confidence feel impossible, even when your work is strong.
A simple way to tell if your firm is financially healthy—without looking at profit alone.

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What makes one architect memorable while another gets tuned out, even when the work is strong? In this episode, Enoch Sears talks with Lee Schneider about why storytelling is not just a nice skill, but a real business tool for architects.
Lee explains why people do not connect with facts alone, and why the most effective message often starts somewhere unexpected. He also shares how small shifts in the way you present ideas can change how clients hear you, trust you, and respond to you.
You will also hear why some presentations fall flat, what strong communicators do differently, and how story shape matters more than most people think. If you have ever wondered why some people win attention so naturally, this conversation gives you a fresh way to think about it.
Why the thing most architects lead with may be the very reason people stop listening
The overlooked shift that can make your message feel more human, clear, and persuasive
What great storytellers seem to do naturally that others miss completely
To learn more about Lee, visit his LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/docuguy/