<description>&lt;p&gt;End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: &lt;a href="https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;When Drew Pedrick started his architecture firm, he didn't follow the usual rules. No office. A global team. A deep focus on meaning, not just design. In this episode, Drew shares the mindset shift that helped him build a profitable, values-driven practice from the ground up.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Host Enoch Sears digs into how Drew balances creativity and business, and what most architects get &lt;em&gt;very&lt;/em&gt; wrong about profit. They talk about staying aligned without an office, building strong partnerships, and what it really means to run a "conscious" firm. This conversation is honest, bold, and full of unexpected lessons for any architect ready to stop playing small.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this episode, you'll discover:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;The surprising structure behind a firm that &lt;em&gt;looks&lt;/em&gt; freeform&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Why most architects' "budgeting system" guarantees stress and burnout&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;How to protect your peace—and your profit—before the first client call&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;Tune in and rethink how architecture &lt;em&gt;can&lt;/em&gt; work.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;To learn more about Drew, visit his website:  &lt;a href= "https://www.mctiguearchitects.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;https://www.mctiguearchitects.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Business of Architecture Podcast

Enoch Sears & Rion Willard

Designing Profit and Purpose: How Drew Pedrick Built a Remote, Values-Driven Architecture Firm | EP666

DEC 22, 202552 MIN
Business of Architecture Podcast

Designing Profit and Purpose: How Drew Pedrick Built a Remote, Values-Driven Architecture Firm | EP666

DEC 22, 202552 MIN

Description

End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework When Drew Pedrick started his architecture firm, he didn't follow the usual rules. No office. A global team. A deep focus on meaning, not just design. In this episode, Drew shares the mindset shift that helped him build a profitable, values-driven practice from the ground up. Host Enoch Sears digs into how Drew balances creativity and business, and what most architects get very wrong about profit. They talk about staying aligned without an office, building strong partnerships, and what it really means to run a "conscious" firm. This conversation is honest, bold, and full of unexpected lessons for any architect ready to stop playing small. In this episode, you'll discover: The surprising structure behind a firm that looks freeform Why most architects' "budgeting system" guarantees stress and burnout How to protect your peace—and your profit—before the first client call Tune in and rethink how architecture can work. To learn more about Drew, visit his website: https://www.mctiguearchitects.com/