SILL TALKS
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25 episodes
024 WHY ARCHITECTS ARE ALWAYS OWED MONEY.
Have you ever seen a client’s name pop up on your phone — and before you even read the message, your chest tightened?Not because you did anything wrong. But because deep down, you already knew what it wasn’t.It w...
023 WHY CLIENTS DON'T TAKE ARCHITECTS SERIOUSLY
Clients don’t wake up in the morning and decide to disrespect architects.They respond to the version of the architect that shows up.In this deeply honest and reflective episode of The SILL TALKS Podcast, hos...
022 YOUR FIRM IS NOT YOU!
Your Firm Is Not YouMost architecture firms don’t fail because of bad design. They struggle because everything depends on the founder.If every decision must pass through you… If quality only exists when yo...
021 PREPARING FOR NIGERIA’S NEW TAX REGIME (2026) AS ARCHITECTS
Preparing for Nigeria’s New Tax Regime (2026) as Architects.For years, many architects in Nigeria have survived on improvisation — mixing personal and business finances, paying for site expenses from their own pockets, in...
020 PARTNERSHIP IS NOT FRIENDSHIP
Partnership Is Not FriendshipMany great architectural practices, creative studios, and construction businesses don’t fail because of bad ideas or lack of talent; they fail because partnerships were built on emotion instead of stru...
019 ADVERTISEMNENT IS NOT MARKETING
In the architectural profession, few topics create more confusion, fear, and silence than this one:“Architects must not advertise.”For decades, this statement has shaped how architects behave, show up, communicate, and even...
018 EXPOSURE IS NOT PAYMENT
You’ve heard it before:“Ah Architect, do this job for us — many jobs are coming. We’ll give you exposure.”In this brutally honest and humorous episode, Arc. Egbeiyon Leonard tears apart the exploitation cu...
017 WHY CHARGING LOW FEES WILL GIVE YOU EXPENSIVE PROBLEMS (AND OVERBEARING CLIENTS)
Every architect knows that moment — when a client looks you and says,“Your fee is too high… I can't pay this!”It feels like a small compromise, a harmless adjustment to secure the job. But that’s often where the ...
016 EDUCATING CLIENTS EFFECTIVELY AS AN ARCHITECT
Ever felt like your client just doesn’t “get it”?You’ve explained it three different ways… You’ve sent drawings, even added labels… Yet somehow, they’re still unsure — or worse, they’re pushing back.In this episo...
015 7- POWERFUL SECRETS EVERY ARCHITECT MUST KNOW TO GROW THEIR BUSINESS FAST.
Let’s be honest, in today's fast paced architecture industry, talent alone doesn’t build a thriving practice. You can design the most stunning spaces, yet still struggle with inconsistent income, late-paying clients, or a firm th...
014 UNDERPRICING AND HOW IT IS KILLING YOUR BUSINESS
After years in practice, one truth has become painfully clear: underpricing is one of the biggest traps architects fall into. We do it with good intentions, always wanting to win the client, secure the project, or simply stay busy. But in reali...
012 MASTERING THE ART OF FREELANCING IN ARCHITECTURE
The world of architecture is changing. More architects are stepping away from the traditional 9–5 office model and embracing freelancing as a flexible and rewarding career path. Freelancing isn’t simply about independence alone, it’s about lear...
011 VISIBILITY; ARCHITECTS TICKET TO GETTING HIGH PAYING PROJECTS
In today’s architectural landscape, technical skill and creative brilliance are no longer enough on their own. Many highly skilled architects continue to struggle with low-paying work, not because they lack talent, but because they lack visibil...
013 STRATEGIES TO CHARGING PREMIUM FEES FOR ARCHITECTS
One of the biggest challenges architects face is pricing. Too often, talented professionals undercharge because they fear losing clients or feel pressured to compete on price. The result? Overwork, underpayment, and a business that struggles to...
010 IDEAS THAT WILL HELP YOUR BUSINESS GROW IN THE NEW YEAR
A new year brings new possibilities; but for many architects, it also brings the same old challenges: inconsistent clients, tight margins, and burnout from chasing projects. The truth is, growth doesn’t just happen because the calendar changes,...
009 7-FINANCIAL HABITS THAT CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS GROWTH
Architects are trained to design buildings, but rarely trained to manage money. Many practices collapse not because of poor design, but because of poor financial habits. The good news? Building wealth and stability in your practice isn’t about ...
008 HOW TO FIND YOUR NICHE IN ARCHITECTURE
One of the biggest mistakes architects make is trying to be everything to everyone. The result? Blending in, competing on price, and struggling to attract the right clients. The truth is—clarity creates opportunity. And that’s where finding you...
007 STRATEGIC THINKING FOR BUSINESS GROWTH FOR ARCHITECTS
Most architects are brilliant problem solvers when it comes to buildings; but when it comes to their own businesses, many end up stuck in survival mode. The days are filled with drawings, site visits, client calls, and deadlines. Important? Yes...
006 LEVERAGING LINKEDIN TO INCREASE ARCHITECT'S REVENUE
Most architects use LinkedIn as a digital CV; something to update once in a while, but few understand its power as a business growth tool. Clients, investors, and collaborators are already on the platform, actively searching for professionals t...
005 STAFFING OPTIONS FOR ARCHITECTS
Every architect hits that moment—you’re juggling projects, clients are calling, deadlines are piling up… and you realize, “I can’t do this alone anymore.” That’s when the big question comes in: how do I build the right team without...
004 LEAD GENERATION STRATEGIES FOR ARCHITECTS
Most architects dream of a steady flow of high-quality clients—but very few have a clear strategy for making it happen. Instead, they rely on word-of-mouth, random referrals, or wait for opportunities that may never come. The truth is: without ...
003 PRE-DESIGN DOCUMENTS TO ENSURE YOU GET PAID
One of the biggest mistakes architects and designers make is starting work without the right paperwork in place. Passion takes over, ideas start flowing, sketches hit the table… but when it’s time to collect fees, clients suddenly “forget” agre...
002 THE DESIGNER'S GUIDE TO NEGOTIATION
The Designer’s Guide to NegotiationAs architects and designers, we often dedicate years to mastering design skills but spend little time learning how to negotiate our value. The result? Undervalued work, underpriced fees, a...