535: The RIBA Won't Save Us with Rion Willard

In this captivating podcast episode, Rion Willard delves into the challenges faced by architecture firms, offering insightful perspectives on financial stability and industry dynamics. With anecdotes and expert insights, he navigates through the complexities of running a successful architectural practice, touching upon topics like market positioning, client advocacy, and business management. Throughout the discussion, Willard emphasizes the importance of proactive strategies and continuous learning in achieving long-term success in the field of architecture.
- Discover the surprising truths behind architectural education.
- Uncover the secrets to becoming a client's trusted ally.
- Learn how high-performing firms navigate economic downturns.
- Explore the transformative power of business education for architects.
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This is interesting because as a hardcore AIA advocate being president of my local chapter in Florida I found this agreeable but also comical. I don’t pay $700 a year to rely on the AIA to help me with my business. I do it so that I have a platform to network and collaborate with other industry professionals, universities, and have fun with my peers. As I’ve been a member for 10 years now I’ve learned that the AIA actually has a lot of benefits that I hadn’t and still don’t take full advantage of. These include but aren’t limited to insurance, construction administration advice, contract documents, practice guidance, and legislation. I plan to maintain my membership because it’s a cheap investment to at the bare minimum carry the AIA acronym after my name, which carries a lot of weight and respect in the construction marketplace. When it comes to leadership, finance, business, and marketing education I absolutely invest in these so that I can constantly improve my single member LLC’s profitability so that I can be economically independent. Cheers, Rion!