In this episode of the Business of Architecture podcast, Rion Willard dives into the fascinating intersection of fashion, personal branding, and business success with tailor and stylist Victoria from Klein Epstein Parker. Victoria shares her journey into bespoke tailoring, revealing surprising challenges and unexpected collaborations that helped her business thrive. Together, they explore why what you wear says so much about who you are and how it can impact your confidence, career, and even the perception of your leadership.

Discover how a bold outfit can transform your mindset and command respect, and why some style choices make a bigger statement than others. Victoria also touches on a major cultural difference in dressing well and how it reflects values of respect and professionalism.

• Why a single outfit can change how people see you—and how you see yourself.
• The secret power behind dressing like a leader.
• A fascinating story about a basketball team using fashion to gain an edge.
• The surprising way personal style connects to fast fashion and sustainability.

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Website: https://kleinepsteinparker.com/

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Carpe Diem!

Welcome back for Part II of this episode of the Business of Architecture Podcast with Enoch Sears and Rion Willard.

In this episode, Enoch and Rion dive into the challenges and opportunities that come with running a practice. They reflect on the surprising relationship between personal growth and business success, sharing compelling stories and insights from a recent Design Council event in San Diego. If you've ever felt stuck in your practice or wondered how to unlock its next level of potential, this conversation is packed with eye-opening ideas.

Discover how to navigate the "right kind of problems" as your business grows. Learn why some common leadership mistakes may be holding your team back. And hear a fresh perspective on creating opportunities for your team that can transform your practice into something truly extraordinary.

• What does “choosing your problems” mean, and how can it change your business?
• The hidden cost of clinging too tightly to control in leadership.
• A mindset shift that could turn team challenges into powerful growth opportunities.
• The surprising connection between adaptability and success, both personally and professionally.

► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/6N6F5b2sIAKUVMFU_xh6-wS31UY?utm_source=copy_url

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessofarch/

Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/yt

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch

Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/show

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Carpe Diem!

Are you running your architecture firm like a thriving business—or are you just reacting to one crisis after another? In this episode of the Business of Architecture Podcast, Enoch Sears and Rion Willard dive into the hidden challenges successful firm owners face and how to break free from limiting patterns. Recorded on location in sunny San Diego, the conversation is packed with insights from their Design Council event with top-performing clients.

Discover the traps that even thriving firms fall into and why some architects struggle to delegate effectively. Enoch and Rion discuss the pitfalls of playing it safe and how it can lead to stagnation. If you're ready to move beyond survival and start playing to win, this episode is for you.

• The single mindset shift that separates stagnant firms from growing ones.
• What architects get wrong about solving client problems—and what to do instead.
• How to fix the #1 bottleneck in your firm’s efficiency.
• Why delegating isn’t as simple as it seems (and how to do it right).

► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/8gXUudvTSXbaCv_CD_6zY76Q_Do?utm_source=copy_url

► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com

► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/

► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call

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For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on:

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessofarch/

Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/yt

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch

Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/show

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926

Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz

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Carpe Diem!