Architecture Business Club with Jon Clayton

• How One Bold Move Transformed My Architecture Practice with Carl Turner | 098

  From Award-Winning Homes to Transformative Community Projects - Jon continues his chat with Carl Turner about his journey from traditional residential projects to pioneering public and community-focused developments. Carl shares the pivotal moment of selling his award-winning home to fund Pop Brixton, a transformative community workspace made from shipping containers. This bold move opened new opportunities for Carl's practice, leading to more impactful projects like Peckham Levels and Hackney Bridge. Carl highlights the importance of taking risks, embracing failure, and self-initiating projects to create meaningful architectural work. The discussion also explores the evolving nature of Turner.Works, their future ambitions, and the significance of designing spaces that people can adapt and thrive in.—Today’s GuestCarl Turner is the founder of Turner Works, an architecture and urban design studio specialising in the early activation of sites and the meanwhile use of buildings. Carl has founded and set up several meanwhile projects, including Pop Brixton, Peckham Levels and Ashford Coachworks. The building of his own Brixton home was filmed by Grand Designs, and Carl has gone on to feature on Channel 4's 'Ugly House To Lovely House' as an expert in low-cost, high-impact design.—Episode Highlights00:00 Introduction01:12 The Pop Brixton Project07:58 Expanding Horizons: Peckham Levels and Hackney Bridge09:44 Transforming Turner.Works13:57 Future Aspirations and Stability23:20 Embracing Failure and DIY Ethos29:27 Travel Tales and Final Thoughts—Key TakeawaysTaking risks and learning from failure can lead to new opportunities and growth. If you try new things, even if you fail, you will learn and move forward.Working with others and building a strong team helps you achieve more than working alone. You do better when you share ideas and support each other.Creating spaces and projects that people can use and enjoy is more important than just making something look perfect. When you focus on real needs, your work has a bigger impact.—Click here to connect with Carl on LinkedIn 🤝Click here to learn more about Turner.Works 🖥️Curious about podcasting? Click here to book a chat with Jon 🎧Want to meet people like you? Click here to join our community 🤝Want more freedom? Grab the Architecture Business Blueprint 🎁Follow or Connect with Jon on LinkedIn 🤝—👇 And if you enjoyed this episode…Please leave a 5-star review or rating wherever you listen to podcasts, and don’t forget to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode.

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• Hands-On Construction To House of the Year with Carl Turner | 097

  Jon chats with award-winning architect Carl Turner, founder of Turner.Works. Carl shares the first part of his career journey. From his beginnings as a mature student to building an amazing reputation for residential projects. He won a string of prestigious awards along the way. Several of Carl’s projects have featured on TV shows like George Clarke's Ugly House To Lovely House & Grand Designs. In 2013, Carl’s own home, Slip House, won the RIBA Manser Medal, and in 2021, Hove House won Grand Designs House of The Year. Carl talks about the benefits of hands-on construction for building designers, the importance of teamwork, and his itch to make a larger impact through public architecture. Plus the ups and downs of running his own firm straight out of university and the valuable lessons learned along the way.Today’s GuestCarl Turner is the founder of Turner Works, an architecture and urban design studio specialising in the early activation of sites and the meanwhile use of buildings. Carl has founded and set up several meanwhile projects, including Pop Brixton, Peckham Levels and Ashford Coachworks. The building of his own Brixton home was filmed by Grand Designs, and Carl has gone on to feature on Channel 4's 'Ugly House To Lovely House' as an expert in low-cost, high-impact design.Episode Highlights00:00 Introduction01:07 Meet Carl Turner03:53 The Importance of Taking Breaks06:36 Carl's Early Career and Starting Turner.Works11:14 Hands-On Construction Experience26:01 Building a Reputation and Winning Awards29:47 The Desire for Public Projects31:25 Transition to Community Development31:50 Conclusion and Next Episode TeaserKey TakeawaysGet Involved and Learn by DoingYou learn a lot when you get your hands dirty. If you help build things yourself, you understand how buildings really work. This makes you a better designer because you know what is possible and what is hard to do.Take Breaks and Make PlansYou need to take breaks and step back sometimes. When you do this, you can see things more clearly and make better choices. If you just keep working without stopping, you might miss out on good ideas or make mistakes.Work Together and Help OthersYou do better when you work as a team. If you help other people and listen to their ideas, you can finish projects more easily. It is not just about you; it is about everyone working together to make something great.Click here to connect with Carl on LinkedIn 🤝Click here to learn more about Turner.Works 🖥️Curious about podcasting? Click here to book a chat with Jon 🎧Want to meet people like you? Click here to join our community 🤝Want more freedom? Grab the Architecture Business Blueprint 🎁Follow or Connect with Jon on LinkedIn 🤝👇 And if you enjoyed this episode…Please leave a 5-star review or rating wherever you listen to podcasts, and don’t forget to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an...

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• Why You Need Better Systems (Not More Tools!) with Layla Pomper | 096

  Only 17% of small teams write down what they do. Most just try to remember everything, which leads to stress and feeling overwhelmed. Layla Pomper, CEO of ProcessDriven and a systems expert, talks about how to build strong systems in your business. She shares her own journey from running a carpentry business with her husband to helping over 2,100 clients and 119,000+ YouTube followers. Layla explains the difference between good tools and good systems, and why writing down what you do is so important. She also discusses common mistakes teams make, like relying too much on software. This episode of Architecture Business Club will help you understand why better systems are key, not more tools.Today’s GuestLayla Pomper is the CEO of ProcessDriven® and the go-to expert on systemizing small team operations. Since 2018, Layla has been using software, process documentation, and storytelling to guide over 2,100+ clients and 119k YouTube subscribers to “enjoy the process” so they can delegate, grow, or simply relax. Creator of the Systemization Snapshot™— an operations audit and report that has benchmarked the operations of hundreds of teams—Layla’s mission is to turn “build your business systems” into a game that small teams can win in any industry.Episode Highlights00:00 Introduction00:50 Meet Layla Pomper: CEO of ProcessDriven02:25 Layla's Journey from Carpentry to Systems04:26 The Importance of Documenting Business Systems05:48 Why Systems Matter More Than Tools07:17 The Pitfalls of Relying on Software12:52 Learning from Other Industries14:30 Defining Good Systems vs. Good Tools21:32 The Benefits of Writing Down Processes27:07 Tool Switching: Does It Solve Real Issues?29:27 Practical Steps to Improve Your Systems30:54 Final Thoughts and Takeaways34:50 Layla's Favourite Place and Closing RemarksKey TakeawaysWrite Things DownYou should not try to remember everything in your head. When you write down what you do at work, it helps you and your team know what needs to be done. This makes your job less stressful and stops you from forgetting important steps.Don’t Let Software Decide How You WorkIt’s easy to think that new tools or apps will fix your problems. But you should first decide how you want to work, then pick tools that fit your way. If you let the software choose for you, you might end up working in a way that does not suit you.Learn from OthersYou can learn good ideas from people in your own job and from other jobs too. Ask others how they do things and share what works for you. Sometimes, a simple trick from another business can help you do your work better.Connect with Layla on LinkedIn 🤝Click here to get your Free Operations Audit and Identify Your Team's Biggest Bottleneck in Minutes - take your Systemization Snapshot today. 🖥️Curious about podcasting? Click here to book a chat with Jon 🎧Want to meet people like you? Click here to join our community 🤝Want more freedom? Grab the Architecture Business Blueprint 🎁

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• How to Declutter Your Busy Brain with Bullet Journalling | 095

  Declutter Your Mind with Bullet Journaling! Jon shares how bullet journalling can help you reduce mental clutter and focus on what’s important. John, who has been using the bullet journal method for over a year, explains how it works and debunks common myths about it needing to be artistic. He highlights the ease and flexibility of this analogue method, making it a better alternative to digital tools that can be distracting. Jon provides simple instructions on getting started and the benefits of incorporating bullet journalling into your daily routine.00:00 Introduction01:18 Exploring Bullet Journaling02:32 Debunking Bullet Journaling Myths05:27 Jon's Bullet Journaling Journey13:38 Getting Started with Bullet Journaling18:33 Bullet Journaling Tips and Tricks20:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts—Key TakeawaysYou can use bullet journaling to clear your mind. Writing things down helps you stop worrying about forgetting ideas and lets you focus on what matters.You do not need to be artistic or make your journal look perfect. Bullet journaling is for everyone, and you can keep it as simple as you like.You can use your journal to plan, keep track of your tasks, and look back at what you have done. This helps you see your progress and remember your small wins.—Visit the BuJo (Bullet Journal) WebsiteLiked our guest? Click here to connect with them 🤝Click here to learn more about [our guest’s services] 🖥️Curious about podcasting? Click here to book a chat with Jon 🎧Want to meet people like you? Click here to join our community 🤝Want more freedom? Grab the Architecture Business Blueprint 🎁Follow or Connect with Jon on LinkedIn 🤝👇 And if you enjoyed this episode…Please leave a 5-star review or rating wherever you listen to podcasts, and don’t forget to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode.Next EpisodeNext time, Jon is joined by Layla Pomper to uncover why you need better systems, not more tools.

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• Avoiding The Biggest Marketing Timewasters with Susie Lober | 094

  Jon chats with Susie Lober, a marketing expert with over 20 years of experience working with architects. Jon and Susie discuss the pressures and challenges of modern marketing for architecture practices. They highlight the importance of focusing on quality over quantity and avoiding common marketing time wasters like chasing trends, fixating on social media metrics, producing content without strategy, endlessly tweaking websites, and ineffective networking. Susie emphasises the need for a sound marketing strategy, following up on networking efforts, and building trust with potential clients. The conversation underscores the value of intentional and consistent marketing efforts.Today’s GuestSusie Lober helps architects harness the power of marketing to get more of the work they want. If you're feeling overwhelmed by all the different marketing tools and tactics, Susie will help you identify what's most relevant to your business with down to earth practical advice. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing with over 20 years experience marketing for architects both in practice and independently. She is also an editor of the RIBA publication ‘Cambridge Architecture’.Episode Highlights00:00 Introduction00:44 Meet Susie Lober02:30 Biggest Marketing Time Wasters02:56 Chasing Trends in Marketing07:22 The Pitfalls of Social Media Metrics11:20 Creating Purposeful Content14:17 Website Tweaks and Their Impact29:10 Effective Relationship Marketing36:54 Consistency in Marketing Efforts46:16 Final Thoughts and Takeaways48:20 Travel and Personal Recommendations49:48 Conclusion and Contact InformationKey TakeawaysFocus on What Matters, Not Just TrendsYou don’t need to follow every new marketing trend. Instead, think about where your audience is and what they care about. If your customers aren’t on a certain social media platform, you don’t have to be there either.Quality Over Quantity in ContentIt’s better to share helpful and interesting content than to post all the time. You don’t have to post every day. Make sure what you share is useful and fits your business. This way, people will remember you for the right reasons.Build Real Relationships and Keep in TouchMeeting people is just the start. You need to follow up and keep in touch with them. This helps you stay in their minds, so when they need your help, they will think of you first. Little and often is better than doing a lot all at once and then stopping.Click here to connect with Susie on LinkedIn 🤝Click here to learn more about Susie’s marketing workshops 🖥️Curious about podcasting? Click here to book a chat with Jon 🎧Want to meet people like you? Click here to join our community 🤝Want more freedom? Grab the Architecture Business Blueprint 🎁Follow or Connect with Jon on LinkedIn 🤝👇 And if you enjoyed this episode…Please leave a 5-star review or rating wherever you...

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