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How One Architect Escaped the Rat Race

Many architects dream of launching their own firm, but few do it with the level of preparation and insight that Matthew Arnold brings to...

How Passion and Process Built a Thriving Global Firm

In this episode of Business of Architecture, we meet Tima Bell, founder of Bell Design Group—a firm with global reach and an unexpected twist...

How This Architect-Developer Model Is Quietly Beating the Big Guys

Architects often feel stuck in a cycle of underpaid work, long hours, and limited creative control—especially when dealing with the pressures of traditional practice....

The Hidden Mindset Keeping Architects Overworked and Underpaid

Running an architecture firm can feel like being stuck—overwhelmed, overworked, and unsure how to get free. In this episode, Geoff Hoover, principal at Business...

Why Top Architecture Firms Are Being Acquired—And How to Cash In

Architecture firm owners are increasingly burdened by succession planning, talent shortages, and the pressure to scale in a competitive market. Many are unsure how...

628: An Architect Developer’s Surprising Advice For Small Firm Owners with Zeke Freeman

Most architects start their own firms for more freedom. But too many end up overwhelmed, overworked, and underpaid. Why does this happen, and how...

627: A Game-Changing Framework For Escaping The Grind & Getting Your Time Back with Jason Pond

Many architects start their firms with a vision of creative freedom, only to find themselves buried in endless work, stretched too thin, and struggling...

626: From Architect to Developer: A Dangerous Move or a Bold New Model? with David Cross of Skyhouse

Most architects dream of building their own projects—but when it comes time to raise money, navigate risk, and manage construction, many find themselves stuck....

625: Why Design Talent Won’t Win You Clients (and What Will) with Joseph Aniedu of AGA

In this episode, Rion Willard speaks with Joseph Aniedu, a seasoned architect with extensive experience across a range of project types and procurement methods....