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This episode drops you into a live AIA New York "Risk" event, where architects, developers, and legal experts get brutally honest about what it really takes to build in today's world. You'll hear how risk actually moves through a project, and why the current system keeps architects stuck at the bottom of the food chain.

The panel shares real stories of projects that almost died, then turned around when someone was willing to take on a different kind of risk. You'll also hear how some architects stepped into development, pricing, and early strategy without blowing up their careers.

If you've ever felt like "just a consultant," this conversation will hit home.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• The moment one firm realized their "safe" approach was the real danger
• How a risky first project became the seed for a whole company
• A simple shift that helped architects stop racing to the bottom on fees

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

In this episode of Business of Architecture, Rion Willard sits down with Dominic McAndrew, Head of Architecture and Design at CBRE Design Collective for the UK and Ireland. What's it like to run a high-performing design team inside one of the world's largest real estate companies? Dominic shares a rare behind-the-scenes look at how he's growing a profitable practice—without following the traditional path of starting his own firm.

You'll hear how his team doubled revenue, secured a more diverse client mix, and gained leadership traction—all while staying embedded within a global corporate machine. But this isn't about selling out. It's about showing up differently, playing smarter, and tapping into a deeper well of opportunity most architects miss.

Tune in to discover:

• Why being small inside something big might be your best bet
• The one internal shift that sparked team-wide growth
• How to lead with value—even when the client holds all the cards

To learn more about Dominic, visit his website: https://www.cbre.com/services/design-and-build/design

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

Michele Grace Hottel sits down with Enoch Sears, founder of Business of Architecture, for a talk on what practice ownership can quietly take from you—and how it doesn't have to. Enoch shares stories from behind the "awards and accolades" and points to the hidden patterns that keep firm owners stuck, even when they love the work.

From a hard truth an accountant once delivered, to why outside coaches can change the game, the conversation moves from money to meaning without turning into a lecture. They also wander through early architectural memories, a few iconic buildings, and a view of how architects could shape the next era of communities.

• The "one sentence" an accountant said that made a successful architect rethink everything.
• The unexpected reason Enoch says most firms stay trapped—even when they're busy.
• A small habit from studio days that reveals a bigger advantage most people miss.

To learn more about Michele, visit her website: https://www.mgharchitect.com/