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Aug 2024
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564: How to Know Your Architecture Firm'...

Enoch Sears & Rion Willard
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In a dynamic podcast conversation, Rion speaks with Robert Yuen of Monograph. Listen as they explore essential strategies for architects to optimize their business performance. They delve into the intricacies of utilization and realization rates, emphasizing the impact of effective management on revenue generation. The discussion highlights common pitfalls in project scope management and offers insights into balancing billable hours with actual revenue. Focusing on financial health, they stress the critical importance of timely payment cycles in sustaining architectural practices amidst economic challenges.

  • Discover crucial insights on maximizing revenue through strategic utilization rates.
  • Learn effective techniques for managing project scope to prevent revenue leakage.
  • Understand the nuances of billing practices and their direct impact on financial outcomes.
  • Explore practical strategies for improving cash flow and financial stability.

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