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March 19, 2025

Overcoming The Four Fears® of Business Ownership with Mark Franklin |…

Jon interviews mindset expert and business strategist Mark Franklin about The Four Fears® that every business owner faces: fear of not being ready, fear of not being good enough, fear of not having enough time, and fear of fa...

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March 12, 2025

How To Be Lucky In Your Career with Mel Barfield | 072

Jon is joined by copywriter and careers advisor Mel Barfield to explore the concept of luck in your career. They discuss whether luck is just about being in the right place at the right time or if it can be maximised through ...

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March 5, 2025

Sustainable Websites: Is Your Online Presence Green Enough with Molly…

Jon discusses the importance of digital sustainability with web designer and developer Molly Scanlan. The conversation covers how websites have a carbon footprint, actionable steps to make websites more sustainable, and why i...

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Feb. 26, 2025

Joining Architecture Business Club: Is It Right for You? | 070

Jon dives deep into the details of the Architecture Business Club membership community. Launched last year for small firm founders in architecture, the membership aims to provide a supportive network for business growth, shar...

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Feb. 19, 2025

Building a Lean Marketing Engine for Small Architecture Practices wit…

Jon discusses effective marketing strategies for small architecture firms with marketing expert Sarah Noel Block. Sarah, founder of Tiny Marketing, shares her expertise on creating a lean marketing engine, including identifyi...

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Feb. 12, 2025

Building Buzz About Your Business: The FOMO Formula with May King Tsa…

Jon is joined by May King Tsang, the original FOMO creator, to discuss strategies for generating excitement and urgency for your business. They explore how to build buzz around your events, products, and services using May Ki...

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Feb. 5, 2025

How To Stand Out on LinkedIn (& Get More Clients!) with Beatrice Ronc…

Jon is joined by LinkedIn personal branding expert Beatrice Ronchetti. They discuss how architecture practices can use LinkedIn as a powerful tool to generate business opportunities, even with a free plan. Beatrice introduces...

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Jan. 29, 2025

Building Your Architecture Business with the Power of Community | 066

Jon discusses the challenges of building an architecture business as a sole practitioner and highlights the importance of community support. He introduces the Architecture Business Club community, sharing its benefits, member...

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Jan. 22, 2025

Easy PR for Architecture Firms (Get Started to Get Published!) with E…

Jon sits down with creative freelance copywriter Ellie Senior to dig into the benefits of public relations (PR) for small architecture practices. Ellie shares insider tips on finding the right publications, writing engaging p...

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Jan. 15, 2025

How To Thrive As A Freelancer (or Sole Practitioner) with Ange Lyons:…

In part two of Jon's conversation with Ange Lyons they chat about the challenges of freelancing. They discuss dealing with tricky clients, avoiding scope creep, and combating loneliness. They also share practical tips on cont...

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Jan. 8, 2025

How To Thrive As A Freelancer (or Sole Practitioner) with Ange Lyons:…

Jon speaks with Ange Lyons, a seasoned graphic designer, about common challenges freelancers face. They discuss marketing strategies, setting charge rates, and the importance of networking. Jon also shares info on joining a s...

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Jan. 1, 2025

Must-Listen Episodes To Kickstart Your Year + New Episodes Preview | …

Jon helps you start 2025 on a strong note by recommending three key podcast episodes. He highlights the importance of the Architecture Business Club's membership community for architects, technologists, and designers. Jon sha...

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Dec. 25, 2024

2024 Rewind: Our Top 5 Episodes Of The Year Unwrapped | 061

In this special Boxing Day episode of Architecture Business Club, Jon looks back at 2024 and counts down the top five podcast episodes of the year. Jon, who helps small architecture firm founders build their dream businesses,...

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Dec. 18, 2024

Communicating Your Brand With Confidence with Vardeep Edwards | 060

Jon talks with branding expert Vardeep Edwards. They discuss what it takes to build a unique brand in a crowded market. You will learn about the importance of understanding and developing your brand, and how to make a real co...

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Dec. 11, 2024

Common Outsourcing Mistakes (& How To Avoid Them!) with Derek Timms |…

Have you had bad experiences outsourcing your architectural drafting work? Don't give up yet! In this episode Jon talks to Derek Timms about avoiding common outsourcing mistakes and finding the right partner. Derek, a charter...

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Dec. 4, 2024

How To Update Your Personal Brand With Your Business with Laura Pearm…

Jon chats with Laura Pearman, an expert in personal branding about the importance of personal branding for solo and small firm architecture practice owners. They discuss how you can adapt your personal brand as your business ...

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Nov. 27, 2024

Celebrating One Year of the Architecture Business Club Podcast! | 057

In this special episode of Architecture Business Club, Jon marks the podcast's one-year anniversary, celebrating 57 episodes. Jon shares his journey of starting the podcast, its initial reception, and future plans. Catch inte...

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Nov. 20, 2024

When Sales Slow Down…What To Do To Get More Sales with Helen Tebay: P…

Jon continues his chat from the previous episode with sales expert Helen Tebay. They discuss practical tips to convert cold leads into hot sales. Helen shares advice on dealing with unresponsive clients and the importance of ...

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Nov. 13, 2024

When Sales Slow Down…What To Do To Get More Sales with Helen Tebay: P…

Jon and guest Helen Tebay discuss how small architecture firms can overcome a sales slump. They talk about the importance of staying calm, being consistent, and focusing on problem-solving. They share tips on how to re-engage...

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Nov. 6, 2024

Small Practice, Big Impact: Leveraging Collaboration in Architecture …

Jon talks to Prachi Rampuria, co-founder of Eco Responsive Environments, about how collaboration can change small architecture practices and help solve big problems like climate change. Prachi discusses the benefits of workin...

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Oct. 30, 2024

What Is London Build & Why Should You Attend? | 053

Jon shares the excitement for London Build 2024, taking place on 20th - 21st November at London Olympia. Discover why it's the UK's biggest construction show with over 35,000 attendees, 700 speakers, and 450 exhibitors. Jon t...

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Oct. 23, 2024

The Future of Architectural Communications with Robert Woodburn Park …

Jon explores architectural communications and business development with Robert Woodburn Park, a communications expert with over 25 years of experience. The discussion spans Robert's journey from working in practice to running...

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Oct. 16, 2024

How To Be A Brilliant Podcast Guest (Nailing The Interview!) with Col…

Jon discusses the opportunity and benefits of being a podcast guest with podcast expert, Colin Gray. The conversation covers how to prepare effectively, the importance of standing out with unique viewpoints, and the value of ...

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Oct. 9, 2024

Automating Lead Generation (Leads On Autopilot!) with Martin Huntbach…

Marketing expert Martin Huntbatch talks about automating lead generation for architecture practices. Jon & Martin explores strategies like using AI tools, creating engaging lead magnets, and driving traffic to digital resourc...

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