# Surviving a Lawsuit and Building a Stronger Solo Practice | EP682

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Podcast: [Business of Architecture Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-of-architecture-podcast-389403)
Published: 2026-04-13T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast/from-979k-lawsuit-to-260k-revenue-my-brutal-lessons/
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## Resource

End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework A solo architect shares the real story of launching a practice as the world shut down—then facing a legal fight that could have ended everything. You'll hear what it did to his mindset, his marriage, and his business; it's a field report from the trenches, and it also shows what long stress costs when you try to carry it alone. Then the conversation turns to the pivot: how he stopped drowning in volume, reclaimed his week, and began to earn more with fewer jobs, without living in constant rush or losing sleep over deadlines. He explains why saying "no" became one of his most profitable skills. He also shares how mentorship helped him spot blind spots, tighten habits, and set firmer boundaries with clients. The quiet red flag he ignored at first The contract tweak that changed client behavior The uncommon path he used to get licensed To learn more about Andrew, visit his website: https://www.raharchitecture.com/ To purchase Andrew's book, click here: https://a.co/d/1eFe5ld

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