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Why Most Architects Shouldn’t Be Developers (But Some Should) ft. Ben Richards

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Ben Richards gave up the drawing board for the developer’s desk and now he’s got four businesses, millions in property deals, and a lot of stories from the front lines.

In this episode, we dig into the nitty-gritty of going from architect to real estate entrepreneur - what actually happens when you swap the studio for the site, the hard truths about making money in property, and how Ben’s managed to build (and survive) a business empire.

It’s not all doom and gloom though - we get into opportunities in social housing, what tech like AI and LIDAR might mean for the industry, and how to spot the trends that matter in 2025. Brutally honest, useful, and oddly motivating.

Ben is the founder of Aura Architecture & Interiors, XP Property, and XP Surveys.

00:00 Ben Richards
00:09 🎄 Christmas Live Stream Kickoff
00:41 👷‍♂️ From Architecture to Development: Ben's Journey
01:29 💼 Building and Managing Multiple Businesses
03:49 🛠️ The Challenges of Hiring and Team Building
13:17 🏢 Transitioning from Architecture to Real Estate
18:02 🏘️ The Realities of Property Development
24:35 📈 Opportunities and Challenges in the Housing Market
29:58 🏠 Social Housing and Affordable Development
32:40 The Planning Process: Challenges and Changes
33:48 Social Housing and Property Conversions
34:30 Trends in Retail and Industrial Sectors
38:30 The Role of AI in Architecture and Business
47:35 Exciting Prospects for 2025
52:56 Business Strategies and Community Building
59:05 Podcast and Final Thoughts

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239 episodes

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Ben Richards gave up the drawing board for the developer’s desk and now he’s got four businesses, millions in property deals, and a lot of stories from the front lines.

In this episode, we dig into the nitty-gritty of going from architect to real estate entrepreneur - what actually happens when you swap the studio for the site, the hard truths about making money in property, and how Ben’s managed to build (and survive) a business empire.

It’s not all doom and gloom though - we get into opportunities in social housing, what tech like AI and LIDAR might mean for the industry, and how to spot the trends that matter in 2025. Brutally honest, useful, and oddly motivating.

Ben is the founder of Aura Architecture & Interiors, XP Property, and XP Surveys.

00:00 Ben Richards
00:09 🎄 Christmas Live Stream Kickoff
00:41 👷‍♂️ From Architecture to Development: Ben's Journey
01:29 💼 Building and Managing Multiple Businesses
03:49 🛠️ The Challenges of Hiring and Team Building
13:17 🏢 Transitioning from Architecture to Real Estate
18:02 🏘️ The Realities of Property Development
24:35 📈 Opportunities and Challenges in the Housing Market
29:58 🏠 Social Housing and Affordable Development
32:40 The Planning Process: Challenges and Changes
33:48 Social Housing and Property Conversions
34:30 Trends in Retail and Industrial Sectors
38:30 The Role of AI in Architecture and Business
47:35 Exciting Prospects for 2025
52:56 Business Strategies and Community Building
59:05 Podcast and Final Thoughts

  continue reading

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