Most architects are brilliant problem solvers when it comes to buildings; but when it comes to their own businesses, many end up stuck in survival mode. The days are filled with drawings, site visits, client calls, and deadlines. Important? Yes. Strategic? Not always. And here’s the hard truth: without strategy, growth is accidental at best, and short-lived at worst.

In this episode of The SILL TALKS PODCAST, we dive into the mindset shift every architect must make, moving from just working in the business to working on the business. Strategic thinking is not about adding more tasks to your already busy schedule, it’s about clarity, foresight, and making decisions today that create opportunities tomorrow.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

• Why effort isn’t enough: The trap of working harder without scaling smarter.
• The architect’s advantage: How design thinking naturally connects to business strategy (and how to use it).
• Positioning with purpose: Identifying your unique edge in a competitive market.
• Tools for visioning: Simple frameworks for setting growth goals and measuring progress.
• Case insights: How firms that embraced strategy moved from small projects to larger, more profitable opportunities.

Think of this episode as a blueprint—not for your next building, but for your practice itself. Whether you’re a solo architect or running a small firm, you’ll gain tools to start seeing your business with fresh eyes and bigger possibilities.

✨ Because the truth is, every landmark building starts with a strong plan—and so does every thriving architectural practice.

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