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629: The Shocking Truth About Selling Your Architecture Firm (Most Owners Have No Idea) with Stonemill Partners

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Architecture firm owners are increasingly burdened by succession planning, talent shortages, and the pressure to scale in a competitive market. Many are unsure how to exit gracefully, grow beyond 50 people, or prepare their business for long-term success, let alone navigate the complex world of mergers and acquisitions.

In this eye-opening episode, Rion Willard sits down with the founders of Stone Mill Partners, a specialist M&A firm serving the AEC industry. They peel back the curtain on how architectural firms are being bought, sold, and merged—often with surprising motivations behind each move.

The conversation reveals how cultural fit is the secret weapon in a successful acquisition—and how missing it can spell disaster. You’ll also hear about the rise of private equity in architecture and what that might mean for your firm’s future. Whether you're building for legacy, scaling fast, or preparing for exit, this episode gives you a glimpse of what’s possible.

  • Why senior staff shortages are now one of the biggest drivers of firm acquisitions
  • The “Tinder for businesses” method of matching architecture firms with the right buyer
  • What really happens when private equity steps into the design world

To learn more about Stonemill Partners, visit their:

Website: https://stonemillpartners.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-neal-b6417857/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stonemillprtnrs

Instagram: ers/https://www.instagram.com/stonemillpartn

► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/0NbjDwcotXBJas9bRCt_cAs1Cug?utm_source=copy_url

► Feedback? Email us at [email protected]

► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/

► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call

► Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for updates:

https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture

*******

For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessofarch/

Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/yt

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch

Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/show

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926

Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz

*******

Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com

Carpe Diem!

  continue reading

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Architecture firm owners are increasingly burdened by succession planning, talent shortages, and the pressure to scale in a competitive market. Many are unsure how to exit gracefully, grow beyond 50 people, or prepare their business for long-term success, let alone navigate the complex world of mergers and acquisitions.

In this eye-opening episode, Rion Willard sits down with the founders of Stone Mill Partners, a specialist M&A firm serving the AEC industry. They peel back the curtain on how architectural firms are being bought, sold, and merged—often with surprising motivations behind each move.

The conversation reveals how cultural fit is the secret weapon in a successful acquisition—and how missing it can spell disaster. You’ll also hear about the rise of private equity in architecture and what that might mean for your firm’s future. Whether you're building for legacy, scaling fast, or preparing for exit, this episode gives you a glimpse of what’s possible.

  • Why senior staff shortages are now one of the biggest drivers of firm acquisitions
  • The “Tinder for businesses” method of matching architecture firms with the right buyer
  • What really happens when private equity steps into the design world

To learn more about Stonemill Partners, visit their:

Website: https://stonemillpartners.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-neal-b6417857/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stonemillprtnrs

Instagram: ers/https://www.instagram.com/stonemillpartn

► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/0NbjDwcotXBJas9bRCt_cAs1Cug?utm_source=copy_url

► Feedback? Email us at [email protected]

► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/

► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call

► Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for updates:

https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture

*******

For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessofarch/

Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/yt

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch

Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/show

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926

Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz

*******

Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com

Carpe Diem!

  continue reading

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