# How Architects Can Harness Technology to Run Smarter, More Profitable Firms | EP683

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Podcast: [Business of Architecture Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-of-architecture-podcast-389403)
Published: 2026-04-20T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast/683-smarter-systems-for-more-profitable-firms/
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Duration seconds: 3095

## Resource

End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework Running an architecture firm has never been simple. Between creative demands, clients who want more for less, and the ever-shifting landscape of technology, many practice owners feel stuck. But what if the very tools and habits you rely on are holding you back? In this episode of Business of Architecture , host Rion Willard sits down with Matthew Nickerson, serial entrepreneur, consultant, and longtime ally to design firms. Matthew shares hard-earned lessons from building and selling companies, working with world-class practices, and bridging the worlds of art, business, and technology. His story reveals how small shifts can unlock growth, reduce stress, and create real freedom inside your firm. You'll also discover: The hidden drain quietly steals profits from firms of every size Why some practices thrive while others drown in chaos — and the overlooked difference A future trend in firm management that almost no one is preparing for To learn more about Matthew, visit his website: https://www.milientsoftware.com/

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