How Smarter Systems Are Transforming Firm Profitability | EP648

Business of Architecture Podcast

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In this episode of Business of Architecture, Rion Willard sits down with Robert Yuen, CEO of Monograph, to explore how architecture firms can stop running in survival mode and start operating with clarity, cash flow, and confidence. Robert shares insights from Monograph’s latest benchmarking report—revealing what separates the high-performing firms from the rest. You'll hear how new tools and mindsets are helping firm owners shift away from outdated habits that keep them stuck.

They dive into the quiet killers of profit most architects overlook, and why your billing method might be the reason you're still underpaid. Plus, Robert opens up about the one decision Monograph made that’s quietly revolutionizing how small studios grow. If you’re feeling squeezed by project chaos or cash droughts, this conversation will make you rethink what’s possible.

Listen to discover:

• The surprising billing switch that makes firms instantly more profitable
• A simple habit that separates thriving studios from struggling ones
• Why some architects earn twice as much—with fewer projects

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To learn more about Robert, visit his website: https://robertyuen.com/