Episodes

Jon chats with Susie Lober, a marketing expert with over 20 years of experience working with architects. Jon and Susie discuss the pressures and challenges of modern marketing for architecture practices. They highlight the im...

Jon is joined by Antoinette Chappell, an expert in executive thought leadership and content creation. They discuss the importance of standing out with original insights and effective content implementation. Antoinette shares ...

Jon welcomes Susanna Reay, the UK's authority architect and creator of the Spark process. They discuss the importance of building authority over visibility for sustainable business growth in architecture. Susanna shares her e...

Jon shares practical tips for managing work and family life during the school holidays. Jon offers advice on how to maintain productivity by designing flexible routines, prioritising essential tasks, batching work, and using ...

Jon is joined by brand photographer Catherine Turner to discuss the vital role personal brand photography can play for architecture firms. They explore how showcasing the people behind the designs can build trust and differen...

Jon is joined by the acclaimed writer Rachel Extance to discuss how architects can keep their practice websites engaging even between projects. They explore the concept of treating your website like a magazine, sharing six ke...

Jon is joined by imposter syndrome life coach and fire engineer Jason McDaid. The discussion dives into the widespread issue of imposter syndrome, which affects 78% of professionals. Jason shares actionable strategies to comb...

Jon addresses the challenging question of whether it's time for you to quit your architecture business. He explores indicators that might suggest it's time for you to step away, such as changes in the market, personal circums...

Jon and special guest Heidi Suter, co-founder and CEO of Arkiste, discuss effective ways to build and maintain an online presence for architects and designers. They explore SEO tactics, the importance of having a detailed and...

Jon is joined by leading architect marketing coach Richard Petrie. They discuss effective marketing systems tailored to consistently attract the right clients and projects for architects and design professionals. Richard, co-...

Jon is joined by marketing coach Maya Kovacic-Kalra, a former architect who provides a comprehensive guide on optimising LinkedIn profiles to attract more clients and better projects. The discussion covers essential elements ...

Behind the Scenes of Podcast Production: Jon offers a behind-the-scenes look at the extensive work involved in relaunching CIAT's 'Where it's AT' podcast. The episode covers the planning, strategy meetings, content brainstorm...

Jon shares tips on how to stay positive when feeling down about your business. Drawing from his 20+ years in architecture, Jon highlights common challenges and offers strategies to boost morale. He discusses the importance of...

Jon is joined by productivity and habits coach Haley Watts to discuss the psychology of habits and offer practical tips for small firm founders in architecture. They discuss the Four Tendencies of habit formation, strategies ...

Jon chats with business coach and entrepreneur Ray Brown about a simple yet powerful business framework for architecture practices. They discuss the 'Four Ps' - Practice, Projects, People, and Perception - that can dramatical...

Jon is joined by architect Joe Wright, who shares his journey from working in a large architecture firm to running his own small practice. Joe shares the challenges and rewards of this transition, including his changing appro...

Jon discusses how much money is enough for both you and your architecture business. Jon guides listeners through a step-by-step exercise to calculate personal and business income requirements, dispels common myths, and offers...

Jon continues his chat with filmmaker, author, and master storyteller Jude Charles to explore the power of storytelling in business. They discuss how capturing and sharing personal and professional stories can humanise a bran...

Jon is joined by Jude Charles, an expert in storytelling and documentary filmmaking for entrepreneurs. They discuss the three types of stories every business should share: origin stories, success stories, and vision stories, ...

Jon discusses the benefits of podcasting for small architecture firms and other service-based businesses that deliver complex or technical services. He explains how podcasting can help articulate complex services, build trust...

Jon is joined by Helen Nurse, co-founder of Digital Agency Capture One, to discuss innovative ways to use WhatsApp for business communication. Helen shares insights on how WhatsApp can improve engagement with clients, facilit...

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...

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 ...

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...