024 WHY ARCHITECTS ARE ALWAYS OWED MONEY.
Tue Feb 03 2026
Have you ever seen a client’s name pop up on your phone — and before you even read the message, your chest tightened?
Not because you did anything wrong.
But because deep down, you already knew what it wasn’t.
It wasn’t payment.
It wasn’t closure.
It was another “we’re almost there”.
In this deeply honest episode of The SILL TALKS Podcast, Egbeiyon Leonard opens up a conversation every architect has lived but rarely talks about, the quiet, exhausting reality of being constantly owed.
This episode isn’t about bad clients.
It’s about good architects operating without structure.
Through real-life stories, familiar scenarios, and hard-earned lessons from practice, this episode explores:
Why architects often end up chasing payments — even after doing everything rightHow early career habits quietly train clients to delay commitmentWhy clients struggle to see the real value of architectural workHow scope creep sneaks in unnoticed and slowly drains your time and confidenceThe emotional cost of always “being patient”And the moment clarity finally replaces enduranceYou’ll hear real stories about:
Refusing to start work without mobilization — even when it caused conflictWalking away from projects that don't value your input,And why choosing peace over persistence became a defining moment in practiceMost importantly, this episode offers calm, realistic shifts, that help architects protect their value, their energy, and their future without becoming rude, arrogant, or difficult.
If you’ve ever wondered:
“Is this architecture even worth it?”This episode is for you.
Take a breath.
You’re not alone.
And it doesn’t have to stay this way.
🎧 Listen now.
Have a challenge in your practice, business, or professional journey that you’re currently navigating?
Send us a message at info@silldesigns.com
and share what you’re dealing with.
Your insight may shape a future episode or help us point you toward clarity, structure, and practical next steps.
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Have you ever seen a client’s name pop up on your phone — and before you even read the message, your chest tightened? Not because you did anything wrong. But because deep down, you already knew what it wasn’t. It wasn’t payment. It wasn’t closure. It was another “we’re almost there”. In this deeply honest episode of The SILL TALKS Podcast, Egbeiyon Leonard opens up a conversation every architect has lived but rarely talks about, the quiet, exhausting reality of being constantly owed. This episode isn’t about bad clients. It’s about good architects operating without structure. Through real-life stories, familiar scenarios, and hard-earned lessons from practice, this episode explores: Why architects often end up chasing payments — even after doing everything rightHow early career habits quietly train clients to delay commitmentWhy clients struggle to see the real value of architectural workHow scope creep sneaks in unnoticed and slowly drains your time and confidenceThe emotional cost of always “being patient”And the moment clarity finally replaces enduranceYou’ll hear real stories about: Refusing to start work without mobilization — even when it caused conflictWalking away from projects that don't value your input,And why choosing peace over persistence became a defining moment in practiceMost importantly, this episode offers calm, realistic shifts, that help architects protect their value, their energy, and their future without becoming rude, arrogant, or difficult. If you’ve ever wondered: “Is this architecture even worth it?”This episode is for you. Take a breath. You’re not alone. And it doesn’t have to stay this way. 🎧 Listen now. Have a challenge in your practice, business, or professional journey that you’re currently navigating? Send us a message at info@silldesigns.com and share what you’re dealing with. Your insight may shape a future episode or help us point you toward clarity, structure, and practical next steps.