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Joining Architecture Business Club: Is It Right for You? | 070
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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Building a Lean Marketing Engine for Small Architecture Practices with Sarah Noel Block | 069
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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Building Buzz About Your Business: The FOMO Formula with May King Tsang | 068
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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How To Stand Out on LinkedIn (& Get More Clients!) with Beatrice Ronchetti | 067
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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Building Your Architecture Business with the Power of Community | 066
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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Easy PR for Architecture Firms (Get Started to Get Published!) with Ellie Senior | 065
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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How To Thrive As A Freelancer (or Sole Practitioner) with Ange Lyons: Part 2 | 064
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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How To Thrive As A Freelancer (or Sole Practitioner) with Ange Lyons: Part 1 | 063
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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Must-Listen Episodes To Kickstart Your Year + New Episodes Preview | 062
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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2024 Rewind: Our Top 5 Episodes Of The Year Unwrapped | 061
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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Communicating Your Brand With Confidence with Vardeep Edwards | 060
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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Common Outsourcing Mistakes (& How To Avoid Them!) with Derek Timms | 059
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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How To Update Your Personal Brand With Your Business with Laura Pearman | 058
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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Celebrating One Year of the Architecture Business Club Podcast! | 057
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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When Sales Slow Down…What To Do To Get More Sales with Helen Tebay: Part 2 | 056
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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When Sales Slow Down…What To Do To Get More Sales with Helen Tebay: Part 1 | 055
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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Small Practice, Big Impact: Leveraging Collaboration in Architecture with Prachi Rampuria | 054
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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What Is London Build & Why Should You Attend? | 053
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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The Future of Architectural Communications with Robert Woodburn Park | 052
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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How To Be A Brilliant Podcast Guest (Nailing The Interview!) with Colin Gray | 051
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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Automating Lead Generation (Leads On Autopilot!) with Martin Huntbach | 050
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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Reasons To Attend CIAT’s AT Awards (Even If You're Not An Architectural Technologist!) | 049
Oct. 2, 2024

Reasons To Attend CIAT’s AT Awards (Even If You're Not An Architectur…

Jon discusses the importance of attending events like the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists' (CIAT) AT Awards, even if you're not a nominee or an architectural technologist. Jon shares his positive experience...

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How To Get More Leads From Your Website with Fabio Zammit | 048
Sept. 25, 2024

How To Get More Leads From Your Website with Fabio Zammit | 048

Jon interviews Fabio Zammit, a seasoned software engineer and entrepreneur. Fabio shares actionable website tips and digital marketing strategies to help small architecture practice owners generate more leads from their onlin...

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Mental Health and Wellbeing in Architecture with Doug Hodgson: Part 2 | 047
Sept. 18, 2024

Mental Health and Wellbeing in Architecture with Doug Hodgson: Part 2…

Jon continues his deep dive into mental health within the architecture profession with guest Doug Hodgson. The discussion offers valuable insights into dealing with overwhelm and burnout, as well as practical steps Doug's pra...

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