How This Architectural Engineer Built £30M in Property Without Leaving His Practice | EP672
Mon Feb 02 2026
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What does it take to run multiple companies and build £30 million in property, without losing your mind? In this episode, architectural engineer and developer Ben Richards returns to share what's really changed since his last viral interview. You'll hear what's working, what's not, and the hidden lessons most architects never get to learn.
Ben lifts the hood on how he structured his practice to run without him, and the price he's paid for that freedom. He also shares the real risk of juggling multiple businesses and what most architects get wrong when trying to become developers. If you think becoming an "architect-developer" is the dream, this episode is your wake-up call.
On this episode, you'll discover:
Why the way you hire might be the reason you can't grow The "cleanest" business model no one talks about in architecture How top architects are solving more than just design problems Tune in—you'll see your practice differently.
To learn more about Ben, visit his website: https://xpproperty.co.uk/
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Add the CTA before the copy: End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework What does it take to run multiple companies and build £30 million in property, without losing your mind? In this episode, architectural engineer and developer Ben Richards returns to share what's really changed since his last viral interview. You'll hear what's working, what's not, and the hidden lessons most architects never get to learn. Ben lifts the hood on how he structured his practice to run without him, and the price he's paid for that freedom. He also shares the real risk of juggling multiple businesses and what most architects get wrong when trying to become developers. If you think becoming an "architect-developer" is the dream, this episode is your wake-up call. On this episode, you'll discover: Why the way you hire might be the reason you can't grow The "cleanest" business model no one talks about in architecture How top architects are solving more than just design problems Tune in—you'll see your practice differently. To learn more about Ben, visit his website: https://xpproperty.co.uk/