Ep 33: Finding your tone of voice in communications, Simon Drayson, Juliette Mitchell and Darren Leach

Ep 33: Finding your tone of voice in communications, Simon Drayson, Juliette Mitchell and Darren Leach

Author: Ayo Abbas, Marketing Consultant May 6, 2022 Duration: 40:14

Have you figured out the tone of voice for your business and what matters to you and most importantly clients?  Does your communication style really embody who you are?

My guests are writer Juliette Mitchell from Architypal and Darren Leach and 

Simon Drayson from architectural practice George and James. 

In this episode, we look at how Simon and Darren worked with Juliette to develop their tone of voice and how to write for humans. Yes, real actual people!  We also talk about how going through the process of writing their website has positively impacted other aspects of their business and what they’re doing now to market their business. 


Timestamps

00:04: Introduction

02:42: Where the name George & James Architects comes from

03:27: How George & James started

 05:19: Meeting Juliette and developing the website

12:11: Wanting to remain professional

15:35: Words shape the business

19:17: A shameless plug for new staff, and the blog

25:02: Website FAQs

28:20: Advice for starting to develop a web site

33:01: Archiboo shortlist and the RIBA plan of works

 39:18: Final thoughts

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Resources

The Abbas Marketing website

The George and James website

The Alternative Guide to the RIBA Plan of Works

The Architypal website

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Hosted by marketing consultant Ayo Abbas, The Built Environment Marketing Show carves out a necessary space for professionals in architecture and engineering. This isn't a general business podcast; it's a focused conversation on the specific strategies and tactics that resonate within the built environment. Ayo brings forward voices and perspectives that often go unheard in mainstream marketing discussions, ensuring the content is both relevant and refreshingly practical. Each episode is built on the premise that effective marketing for these creative, technical fields requires a specialized approach. You'll hear from experts who understand not just marketing theory, but what actually works when trying to reach clients, win projects, and build a reputation in these industries. The discussions move beyond abstract ideas to deliver actionable hints and tips you can apply directly to your practice. Tuning into this podcast means getting a candid look at the challenges and opportunities of promoting design and engineering services, all from a host and guests who have been in the trenches. It’s an independent resource dedicated to making marketing feel less like a foreign language and more like a powerful tool for growth.
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