# Why Architecture Firms Experience Cycles—and How to Lead Through Them | EP688

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Podcast: [Business of Architecture Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-of-architecture-podcast-389403)
Published: 2026-05-25T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast/688-what-every-busy-architect-forgets-and-pays-for-later/
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## Resource

End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework In this episode, Enoch Sears sits down with Joost Bende, President of PACIFIC 33 Architects, to talk about what hits hardest once the drawings are done. Joost shares what it feels like when work is flowing, then suddenly isn't—and how small choices can create a dip months later. If you've ever felt "feast or famine," this will feel familiar. You'll also hear how a healthcare-focused practice stays sharp, why relationships matter more than tactics, and what changes when you watch the business engine behind the design. Joost explains how stronger systems and clearer numbers can lower stress and create freedom away from the office—without losing traction. The moment that reveals whether your pipeline is real… or just hope Why "being busy" can still set you up for a surprise slump The shift that makes clients treat you like a strategic partner To learn more about Joost, visit his website: https://pacific33architects.com/

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