The idea of an architect designing a house for themselves sounds inevitable, like it’s lurking on the horizon as some kind of professional rite of passage. Reality doesn’t line up with the … [Read more...]
Ep 194: Being Your Own Boss
Every so often a topic comes up that sounds straightforward on the surface, but the longer you sit with it, the harder it is to pin down. Being your own boss is one of those ideas. It gets talked … [Read more...]
Ep 193: The Client Experience
Every so often a comment lands that sticks around longer than it should because it touches something familiar. The note that sparked today’s conversation came from a call I received from someone … [Read more...]
Ep 192: Have a Plan
The first episode of the year always comes with the expectation of setting goals for the upcoming year, something that Andrew and I don’t really believe in, but there is still something useful about … [Read more...]
Ep 191: Ask the Show Fall 2025
Listeners have spent the last few days sending in their questions, which means this episode is either an act of generosity or a poor choice on my part. Ask the Show always feels a little like opening … [Read more...]
Ep 190: The Truth about Titles
Titles follow architects around like a quiet shadow. You barely notice them early on, then spend a few years thinking they hold the map to your future, and eventually realize they never carried as … [Read more...]