EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Stress and burnout have long been considered inevitable parts of an architect’s journey. From grueling all-nighters in architecture school to managing relentless client demands, architects have historically worn their stress as a badge of honor. Emotional Burnout : Feelings of cynicism, detachment, and negativity.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 13, 2025

Selected through listener feedback and platform analytics, this episode explores how architects can use storytelling to create proposals that connect emotionally with clients, stand out from the competition, and secure more work. The Role of Storytelling in Winning Proposals Architects are natural storytellers.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 17, 2025

It features Henry Gao, a San Francisco-based designer and educator who has redefined how architects and designers integrate the iPad into their workflows. The iPad for Architects is Bridging Tradition and Technology For years, architects have been torn between the tactile satisfaction of sketching by hand and the precision of digital tools.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 31, 2025

Chriss insights into content creation, marketing, and firm growth offer invaluable lessons for small firm architects looking to establish authority, attract ideal clients, and scale their businesses. Too often, firms rely solely on word-of-mouth or traditional networking to generate business.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 11, 2025

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the way architects manage information is becoming just as critical as the designs they create. But if youre looking for a condensed version of the key takeaways, heres what I learned from my conversation with Reg and how it applies to architects striving to build better businesses.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 25, 2025

Thats the reality of how most small firm architects treat specificationsand its why this episode of the EntreArchitect Podcast is so important. If youre a small firm architect whos ever struggled with specs (or skipped them altogether), this episode is for you. They gave me clients. And theyre right.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Small firm architects, it’s time to redefine how we measure and understand the health of our industry. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce the EntreArchitect Small Firm Business Pulse Survey and Report , a groundbreaking initiative created specifically for small architecture firms like yours.

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SW Oregon Architect

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Many architects struggle with work-life balance, especially early in their careers. Setting boundaries and working for firms that value employee well-being can help, but long hours are often a reality in the field. The portfolio is crucial, but firms also consider communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2023

A Guide for Small Firm Architect Business Owners Using Web-based Automation Tools Social media has become a vital tool for businesses to connect with their audience and establish a strong online presence. Are you looking to increase brand awareness, generate leads, or engage with existing clients?

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Janines unique journey, blending corporate expertise, personal growth, and neuroscience-backed methodologies, provides an insightful lens through which small firm architects can discover not only professional success but also personal peace of mind. This involves simple practices like mindfulness and sensory exercises.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

To explore how architects can engage with the topic, I spoke with my friend and Gābl Media co-founder, Dimitrius Lynch, an architect and entrepreneur whose work emphasizes thoughtful design and impactful storytelling. For architects, the takeaway is clear: Quality storytelling requires effort, but the impact can be transformative.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

As architects, selling our services effectively can be one of our biggest challenges. That’s why I was excited to welcome back Blair Enns to EntreArchitect Podcast to discuss how architects sell services more effectively using the framework from his new book, T he Four Conversations: A New Model for Selling Expertise.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Few architects embody this complexity more than James Inedu-George, founder of HTL Africa. What made this project particularly striking was the cross-cultural team that brought it to life: a Muslim architect leading the restoration of a Christian landmark. Second, he encouraged architects to view their work as a product.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 19, 2025

Blending Aesthetics and Strategy in Architectural Web Design In a world where digital presence defines credibility, architects can no longer afford to have an outdated or ineffective website. Your firms website isnt just a portfolioits your digital storefront, a client magnet, and a powerful tool for business growth.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

You need an Owner/Architect Agreement. It may be the most important step in the entire process of acquiring a new architecture client. This one step could kill the project before you ever have a chance to demonstrate your skill as an architect. 5 Rules For Developing Contract Documents for Small Firm Architects.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In my recent conversation with Jed Byrne on the EntreArchitect Podcas t , we explored the transformative role of content marketing for architects and how it serves as a powerful strategy to build authority, attract ideal clients, and establish lasting relationships. Here are the top takeaways from our discussion. Content is the bridge.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 19, 2016

Without any education in business basics, architects rarely understand the fundamentals of business success. Seven years into owning our own small firm, Annmarie and I decided to make some changes. Before I scheduled these tasks, I found that I would fit them in around project deadlines and client meetings.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 4, 2013

As small firm architects, work/life balance plays a critical role in the success of our businesses, as well as the success of our families. Small firm architects have a very difficult time keeping work and life separate. So, how do we keep our stress within a reasonable level for architects? (We

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 16, 2025

You say no to a misaligned client. Not with clients. Your clients respond to your clarity with greater trust and respect. Mark The post After the Leap: What Architects Discover on the Other Side of Fear appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. You make that bold hire.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 26, 2014

The confidence level of our clients has been riding the roller coaster of an uncertain, unpredictable economy. In the spirit of Entrepreneur Architect’s mission to help you build a better business, I will share that private information another day. The “roller coaster” of client confidence is very clear in this image.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? I have almost always worked in small firms – except for that one time when I didn’t, which wasn’t a bad year but it cemented in my mind that my skill set is better suited for a small architectural firm.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2025

Brads been working with agency and expert firm owners for decadesguiding them beyond the $1 million mark and helping them build businesses that are not only profitable but prepared for exit. Here are my biggest takeawaysand why I think every architect should be building their firm like they plan to sell it, even if they never do.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 17, 2017

There are 3 key strategies required for a successful architecture firm. Then find one thing that clients need and become the very best at that one thing. Missing deadlines or, even worse, not managing the expectations of your client could destroy a working relationship in one meeting. Have patience and don’t over-promise.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

What do you wear when meeting with clients?”. About 20 small firm architects posted their response and the answers were mixed, but certainly leaning toward the casual. Small firm architects, many of whom are working solo from home offices, tend to dress for comfort over fashion. It’s not about you.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Email Management for Architects. As small firm architects, we are all working so hard to get everything done. Between the many hours we dedicate to building our firms and the time we spend building strong relationships at home, there are not many minutes left to do anything else. Turn off notifications.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 21, 2017

Fees for Small Firm Architects. There are hundreds of articles, forums, blog posts and comments discussing how we architects are not paid enough and how our clients don’t understand what we do. Discussing compensation among architects (and even openly comparing fees) is not against the law.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 24, 2018

It may be the most critical step in the entire process of acquiring a new architecture client. We may have perfected our marketing, developed a strong reputation, executed a flawless sales process and have received our prospective client’s eager authorization to proceed with a new project. Make it “client friendly”.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The Revalu platform uses one million data points and an AI -powered accuracy checker to enable architects to compare the environmental impacts of different building materials. Top image: bio-based materials can be found in the Material Innovation Hub This is mainly for large architecture firms using custom design tools.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

Each month, my friend Bob Borson over at Life of an Architect organizes a growing group of architect bloggers to coordinate a single post on a single topic released simultaneously on a specific day. Small firm architects have a very difficult time keeping work and life separate. Work/Life…What an Architect Does.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

11 Steps To Better Project Management Systems for Architects. One of the most important of all the tasks we perform as architects is Project Management. I’ve been continuously improving my firm’s project management systems since we launched in 1999. Here are my eleven steps to better project management systems for architects; 1.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

” When Annmarie and I launched Fivecat Studio more than 15 years ago we had no projects, no clients and no money. We were two young architects seeking the freedom of our own firm. I wrote a 3-part blog series a couple years back sharing the full story of how Annmarie and I started our own architecture firm.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Too many architects I know are not making ends meet. We architects are notoriously horrible business people. So share this blog with every architect you know!). When we present our initial schematic designs to our client, we are selling. A Simple Sales System for Small Firm Architects. We hit a wall.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The Power of Blogging for Architects. The blog is still one of the most effective tools a small firm architect can use to foster community. Small firm architects are busy people. Small firm architects often ask me how they can find new projects. A community will help you succeed.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Prior to starting our own firms, we business-owner architects experienced an “entrepreneurial seizure”, as Michael Gerber so accurately described in his book, The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It. It’s the precise moment when a passionate employee commits to starting her own firm.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Value of Offsite Retreats for Small Firm Architects As small firm architects, we live in the fast lane. Juggling client demands, meeting deadlines, and keeping the business afloat often leave us with little time to catch our breath, let alone think creatively or strategically.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2015

To successfully complete a project, an architect is responsible for making thousands of critical decisions. As a requirement for licensure, registered architects are responsible for the health, safety and welfare of every occupant in every project we design. But wait… for architects, there’s more. Forget about profit.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Professional Liability Insurance for Architects. Architects are inherently burdened with risk and liability for the services we provide. Relative to the other expenses of a small firm, professional liability insurance is down right expensive… until you need it. Sources of Professional Liability Insurance for Architects.

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