Architecture Business Club with Jon Clayton
Is It Time To Quit Your Architecture Business? | 087
26 Jun 2025
Jon addresses the challenging question of whether it's time for you to quit your architecture business. He explores indicators that might suggest it's time for you to step away, such as changes in the market, personal circumstances, and diminishing passion. He explores the emotional aspects of closing your business and reframes the concept of failure as a learning opportunity. Offering three potential paths—staying the course, stopping, or starting something new—Jon provides actionable insights and personal anecdotes, encouraging you to carefully consider your options before making any big decisions about your business.Episode Highlights...00:00 Introduction02:11 Signs It's Time to Quit Your Business05:15 Reframing Failure: Learning from Setbacks07:14 Evaluating Your Business: Freedom, Flexibility, and Fulfillment09:21 Options: Stay, Stop, or Start Something New10:44 Jon's Personal Experience: Struggles and Realisations17:01 The Power of Pivoting: Embracing Change22:42 Conclusion: Making the Right Decision for You24:16 Outro: Next Episode and Final ThoughtsKey Takeaways...Think About Changing:If your architecture business is no longer working and it's making you sad or tired, it might be time to think about changing something. This can mean trying a new idea or offering different services.Closing Your Business Is Not Failure:If you close your business, it doesn’t mean you failed. Think of it as learning from what didn’t work and moving on to something new. It’s okay to stop something that makes you unhappy.You Have Options:You can choose to keep your business going, close it, or start something new. It’s important to take time to think about what you really want and make a plan that is best for you.—--Want to explore podcasting for your business?👉 Book a chat with Jon to explore working with him 📞Interested in joining our membership community?👉 Click here to JOIN THE WAITLIST 😀Resources…👉 Grab the Architecture Business Blueprint 🎁It’s the step-by-step formula to freedom for architects, architectural technologists, and architectural designers. Get it today (without any charge).👉 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.In The Next Episode...Next time we’re joined by Jason McDaid to explore how we can normalise impostor syndrome.
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