What happens when an architect decides to take control—not just of the design, but the entire development process? In this episode, Rion Willard sits down with Josiah, an architect-turned-developer who made the bold leap from high-rise projects to building his own vision. He shares how a moment of burnout led him to rethink his career, ultimately reshaping his business model into something far more lucrative and fulfilling.

From funding his first project to scaling up with multiple developments at once, Josiah reveals the key insights that helped him transition from architect to entrepreneur. He breaks down the risks, the rewards, and the strategic moves that made it possible.

• The one decision that changed everything—and why many architects hesitate to make it.
• A simple yet overlooked strategy that lowers risk for first-time developers.
• How Josiah went from side projects to full-scale development in just two years.
• The biggest funding mistake architects make when trying to raise capital.

To learn more about Josiah, visit his:

Website: https://josiahmaddock.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahmaddock/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josiah.maddock

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

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