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Ep 194: Being Your Own Boss

February 8, 2026 by Bob Borson Leave a Comment

Being Your Own Boss - Circus Ringleader

Every so often a topic comes up that sounds straightforward on the surface, but the longer you sit with it, the harder it is to pin down. Being your own boss is one of those ideas. It gets talked about like a destination, or a title, or a clean break … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Career, Do you want to be an Architect?, Episodes, Observations, Podcast Tagged With: a day in the life, architects office, architectural studio, career, Do you want to be an Architect, Podcast

Ep 193: The Client Experience

January 25, 2026 by Bob Borson Leave a Comment

Bob Borson talking to Bob Borson

Every so often a comment lands that sticks around longer than it should because it touches something familiar. The note that sparked today’s conversation came from a call I received from someone observing that architects often seem like they don’t … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Do you want to be an Architect?, Episodes, My Work, Observations, Podcast, Residential Tagged With: advice, architectural studio, Architecture and Society, Podcast, Residential Architect

Ep 192: Have a Plan

January 11, 2026 by Bob Borson Leave a Comment

Have a PLAN Cover

The first episode of the year always comes with the expectation of setting goals for the upcoming year, something that Andrew and I don’t really believe in, but there is still something useful about slowing down before the year picks up speed. This … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Episodes, Life in General, Observations, Podcast Tagged With: a day in the life, advice, Podcast

Ep 191: Ask the Show Fall 2025

December 21, 2025 by Bob Borson Leave a Comment

Ask the Show - Life of an Architect Podcast

Listeners have spent the last few days sending in their questions, which means this episode is either an act of generosity or a poor choice on my part. Ask the Show always feels a little like opening the door and letting the entire internet wander … [Continue reading]

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Ep 190: The Truth about Titles

December 7, 2025 by Bob Borson Leave a Comment

The Truth about Titles - Perceived Value

Titles follow architects around like a quiet shadow. You barely notice them early on, then spend a few years thinking they hold the map to your future, and eventually realize they never carried as much authority as you imagined. The work shapes you. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Career, Episodes, Observations, Office, Podcast Tagged With: advice, career, Podcast

Ep 189: Holiday Gift Guide for Architects

November 16, 2025 by Bob Borson Leave a Comment

2025 Holiday Gift Guide Logo

Sixteen years. That’s how long this list has been hanging around – part tradition, part self-inflicted responsibility. Every year I tell myself it’s time to retire it, and every year I end up right back here, sorting through design gadgets, pencils, … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Episodes, Holidays, Life in General, Observations, Podcast, Products Tagged With: a day in the life, Episodes, Holiday, Podcast

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