EntreArchitect

JUNE 15, 2015

Still one of the most popular posts on the blog; in this 3-part article Steven walks us through the step-by-step process of developing a powerful Profit Plan for our architecture firm. Be sure to read the entire 3-part article by clicking the link at the end of this article. – Mark. – Mark.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 30, 2013

With this final post of the year, I present to you my top 10 articles of 2013. Our Architectural Services Proposal. How I Started My Own Architecture Firm. Five Provisions for Your Architectural Services Agreement. How Much Will it Cost to Start My Own Architecture Firm? Marketing for Architects.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2015

Originally published on the week of this blog’s relaunch on December 12, 2012, this article has been the most popular week in, week out. Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 4, 2015

This is a guest post by Enoch Sears from Business of Architecture. Marketing a residential architecture firm is perhaps different than marketing any other kind of professional service or product in the world. Selling architectural services is all about relationships. Please leave your comments and thoughts below.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 19, 2016

Wintner, AIA, Emeritus, an architecture management consultant and co-author of the book, Financial Management for Design Professionals: The Path to Profitability. To learn more about Steve and his firm Management Consulting Services, visit his website at ManagementConsultingServices.com. Share your thoughts and be specific.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 2, 2024

After earning degrees in architecture from the University of Kentucky and the University of Pennsylvania, she navigated various roles, including as an owner’s representative and a director of marketing for architecture firms. Taking Action Today Morgan’s advice to small firm architects is simple yet profound: take action.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

This article was written by architect Timothy Ung of JourneyofanArchitect.com. Editor’s Note: Timothy has an updated version of this article here. Almost 40 tips for Starting an Architecture Firm. To protect your architecture firm, you should include limitation of liability clauses in your contract.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

When architects ask me how much it will cost to launch an architecture firm, I say, “as much as you need.” ” Below I will discuss the very basics required to launch a sole proprietor architecture firm. The idea that I want you to take away from this post is, “start small and grow as needed.”

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Years before launching EntreArchitect, I published a quarterly newsletter for my own residential architecture firm, Fivecat Studio. With more than 5,000 subscribers, I have built a strong community of like-minded small firm architects who look forward to my letter and respond in kind with thoughtful communication.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 2, 2018

“How do I get noticed when I am first starting an architecture firm? I’ve shared articles at this blog in the past on how much it may cost to start your own firm and how Annmarie and I launched Fivecat Studio with no clients and very little money. How To Start An Architecture Firm From Scratch.

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Archmark

MARCH 29, 2019

How to make marketing work for your architecture firm. Recently, we asked Richard Marshall, Principal with Perkins+Will , about the importance of marketing for small firms, “The best organizations view marketing as just as important a skill set as design. . “ ” — Richard Marshall, Principal, Perkins+Will.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2016

Years before launching EntreArchitect, I published a quarterly newsletter for my own residential architecture firm, Fivecat Studio. With more than 5,000 subscribers, I have built a strong community of like-minded small firm architects who look forward to my letter and respond in kind with thoughtful communication.

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Archmark

MAY 13, 2022

Set Up and Use Your Linkedin Profile to Find, Attract, and Connect with Your Ideal Architecture Firm Clients Archmark's Definitive Architecture Firm Marketing Guide to Perfecting Your Linkedin Profile. How can you build high-quality marketing relationships for your architecture firm? Sorry, but it’s true.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 13, 2015

The post The 6 Critical Steps to a Profitable Architecture Firm appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Please keep in mind that this is not a comprehensive FM process, it is merely an easy approach to gaining a better understanding of how to initially plan for profitability. – Mark.

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Architizer

MAY 7, 2024

She is a prominent speaker on architectural practice evolution, technology integration, and diversity in AI, dedicated to guiding the profession into new horizons. I have been taking baby steps towards a piece on writing a business plan as I am working towards my business plan for the Practice of Architecture. So, where do you start?

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 2, 2014

Running a firm without understanding basic financial rules is a recipe for failure. Learn about financial management for small firms here and basic financial reports here. This article was inspired by my recent appearance on the Architect Exam Prep Podcast. Remember that we’re in the service business. What say you?

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 15, 2014

As many of you may already know, tomorrow is a big day for small firm architects. . Thursday, October 16th starts the Business of Architecture Summit presented by my friend Enoch Sears over at BusinessofArchitecture.com. Join other small firm practitioners at the Business of Architecture Summit.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 6, 2021

In the initial article on the subject of leadership I put forth the proposition that leadership is not a mystical thing that cannot be explained. In this article we will take a look at the characteristics of what a leader is and why this is important to the EntreArchitect community. by Greg Burke, FAIA , NCARB.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 10, 2017

How to Achieve Your Goals as a Small Firm Architect. In December of 2015, in preparation for the coming year, I recorded a podcast episode and published an article describing my idea for establishing just one goal for 2016. We’re developing new resources and working on better ways to serve small firm architects.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

In a recent conversation with a professional colleague who is a small firm practitioner (3 people total), he expressed his frustration with not being able to get to the ‘business of his business’. To assist my friend, I provided him with a copy of my ‘FM Cycle’ graphic and its brief supporting article. Track Your Time.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 18, 2014

As many of you know, my vision for Entrepreneur Architect is for our community to become an influential force in the profession of architecture. I love to write and will continue to post articles sharing my stories as well. Submit an article for publication. Entrepreneur Architect is Bigger Than Mark R. Have no fear.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 26, 2019

Whether you’re preparing for the retirement of a firm founder and/or identifying the next generation of leadership, planning for leadership transition unsettles even the most stable architecture firms. There are many options for approaching a third party business audit, ranging from free advice to professional consulting firms.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Here are 4 strategies that SALA Architects has used to grow their residential architecture firm: Write. Dale shares in the podcast that one of the ways he helped the firm grow early on was to write for the local newspaper. The publisher agreed and the series was born. Speaking is a great way to earn all three.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 13, 2018

Here are 4 strategies that SALA Architects has used to grow their residential architecture firm: Write. Dale shares in the podcast that one of the ways he helped the firm grow early on was to write for the local newspaper. The publisher agreed and the series was born.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Avalanche Chalet by Farmer Payne Architects , Sun Valley, Idaho| Photo by Gabe Border The specifics of this design (the progressive engineering techniques as well as the aesthetics) fit into Farmer Payne Architects’ overarching architectural design approach.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 11, 2021

Articles published here cover topics relevant to business, leadership, and living a purpose-filled, integrated life as a small firm architect. AIA, is a Senior Account Manager / Business Development Manager at Charrette Venture Group (CVG) where he works with small architecture firms, helping them run better businesses.

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Architizer

JANUARY 11, 2024

Put differently, he A+Award program, synonymous with recognizing outstanding architecture worldwide, now extends its impact beyond individual projects to architectural firms themselves. Finalists and Special Mentions can also expect to see these badges on their profiles!

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Based on the amount of feedback I received on last weeks article, I thought I would build upon the information presented previously and try to show some different types of drawings and explain some of the conscious decisions I have made that make my drawings look the way they do. as well as getting the details worked out correctly.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Yet in our experience, many architecture firms are doing exactly the same thing. What we learned from studying more than 400 architecture firm websites. Over the past year, we’ve evaluated the websites of more than 400 architecture firms. Why do so many architecture firm websites fail?

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Archmark

JULY 26, 2021

Recently, we asked Richard Marshall, Principal with Perkins+Will , about the importance of marketing for small firms, “The best organizations view marketing as just as important a skill set as design. Read on to learn about five effective marketing building blocks that contribute to architecture firm growth.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Working with many architecture firms over the past several years our agency, Archmark Architect Branding & Marketing, has been approached by many architects who have struggled to establish a consistent, repeatable, and reliable process to attract new clients and projects. The Evolution of Architecture Firm Marketing.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

During the first 16 weeks of 2013, I published a series of blog articles called the Entrepreneur Architect Academy. Each week I introduced one of 12 critical topics fundamental for a successful architecture firm. I discuss in that article how to prepare a plan to achieve your dreams. It’s been an incredible year.

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Archmark

MAY 31, 2020

The Definitive Architecture Firm Marketing Guide. Attract Better Architecture Clients & Projects with Your LinkedIn Profile Part 1: The Definitive Guide to Architecture Firm Marketing on LinkedIn Have your clients or prospects ever made any of the following statements?: “We Sorry, but it’s true.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2021

As in architecture, leadership style is a manner of doing something. In my previous articles, I put forth the idea that leaders can be both made and rise from learned experience. It’s often very easy to see in some architectural firms where this system is succeeding. Choose what best works for you and your firm.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2017

Originally posted on February 22, 2007, this was the seventh entry on the site and was the first full length article I shared. Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm, I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt. My First Assignment.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

This month, the #ArchiTalks topic is “My First Project”, so I decided to repost a 3-part article I originally published back in 2013. It’s not only the story of my first project, but the complete story of how my wife and architect business partner Annmarie McCarthy and I started our own architecture firm.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Steve is the creator of ArchiOffice ® the leading office, project management and time tracking software used in more than 1,000 small and mid-sized architectural firms. Financial Management for the Small Architectural Firm: Terminology and Examples. So how do we know the efficiency ratio for your firm?

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