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. Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. This is a repost from deep in the archives. How do YOU make more money?

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Clearly there is high demand for information on building better businesses and making more money as an architect. With this final post of the year, I present to you my top 10 articles of 2013. How Much Will it Cost to Start My Own Architecture Firm? …and the number one article of 2013; 1. Marketing for Architects.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Overwhelm : An overload of sensory and informational input, leading to paralysis. Taking Action Today Morgan’s advice to small firm architects is simple yet profound: take action. This article serves as an invitation to architects everywhere to embrace a new paradigm of health and wellbeing. Let’s take that action today.

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Archmark

MARCH 29, 2019

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. Search engines uses software programs called "search bots" to collect and index information on the internet.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

I stand by that comment and think that clean and easy to read architectural drawings do more than just make me feel good about my artistic side, they help convey information to the people you are creating the drawings for in the first place. I am more than happy to provide any dimensions someone may want, all you have to do is ask.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 11, 2015

The Citizen Architect stays informed on local, state, and federal issues, and makes time for service to the community. This of course makes sense since Michael has been a small firm business owner for more than 25 years and can easily look back and make all the connections between doing the right thing and having good things happen in return.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Similarly, though the mountainous dangers of avalanches may have informed the structural logic, on the other side of the same coin, the spectacular views were also major informants for the architects. To see more of Farmer Payne Architects’ bold yet timeless work, visit the firm’s in-depth Architizer profile.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 18, 2014

In order to pursue that vision, our mission is to inspire independent small firm architects to build better businesses, so that we may each pursue our purpose with passion and live the life of our dreams. That is the information and knowledge that I have to share. Submit an article for publication. Have no fear.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 30, 2016

This month, the #ArchiTalks topic is “Back to School”, so I am encouraging my fellow small firm architects to go back to school themselves and learn what they need to know to find the work they want and live a life they’ll love. As small firm architects, how do we get noticed by those prospects? Back to School.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 5, 2007

The site is more than a series of linked Web pages it is a research tool that, over time, will become a premiere resource for information about architecture and the profession. The post AIA Soloso appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. In its Beta stage, Soloso is a very interesting concept.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 22, 2021

In previous articles we have looked at traits and styles of leadership. Information of all sorts is vitally important. If you work in a large firm, there are those who are privy to things that may not be apparent to those who you normally engage. Information from outside of your organization is even more important.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

A member of our Linkedin group, Entrepreneur Architect , posted a response to my discussion, “Learning From Other Industries: Could an architecture firm be successfully structured to run like a high-end salon?” Hyperform is an informal collaborative with approximately 50 members and shared studio space. Thanks Amy.).

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

It has other benefits besides being a timesaver – it allows for a more informal setting at which to conduct the interview and typically allows all the partners to meet the individual at the same time and under the same circumstances. If you would like to see how other architects responded to this topic, just follow the links below.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 11, 2016

For the next few weeks, the articles here at the blog, the strategies shared in the newsletter and the interviews published on the podcast will all be about the money matters of our businesses. Our Expert Training sessions at the Academy are designed to go deep and provide as much information as possible. New Year, New Reflection.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 29, 2015

The blog is one of the most effective tools a small firm architect can use to foster community. Small firm architects are busy people. I have learned how to quickly craft articles that keep my community informed, entertained and coming back week after week. This month, the #ArchiTalks theme is Crafty.

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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. Some of this information may be obvious to you.

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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. However, the real benefits of SEO become evident when you add new content, like blog articles, to your site on a regular schedule.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 25, 2008

The AIA has created the Navigating the Economy Web site , bringing you the latest resources–podcasts, articles, financial tips, best practices, and economic reports–to help you and your firm through these tough times. Does it need revision in light of new information? Have you strayed from it in any way?

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 23, 2016

This article was originally published here at EntreArchitect back in May of 2013. She asked if Henry would be interested in being the subject of a feature article in an upcoming issue. The article is featured as a supplement insert called Getting Started in Boats and is included with the current issue of WoodenBoat magazine.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 12, 2014

With more than 3,000 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. Provide tips and information about your specialty. Prepare articles about your work in a format similar to the magazines they may read.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2021

It should be regularly updated with new content like informative and helpful blog articles and news updates about your firm, such as newly completed project case studies. We highly recommend posting at least one article each month where you discuss one of these questions. Your website should not be a static brochure.

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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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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 29, 2013

I know that most people who come to my site couldn’t care less about the metrics behind a site like mine but I’m going to tell you anyways … 190 Posts This is the actual number of articles written by yours truly. 3,324 Comments on these posts WOW! I officially invite you to leave a comment and become part of this community.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 13, 2015

As small firm residential architects, the most effective and least expensive way to accomplish this process is to start online. Your website is the first place a prospect will land when seeking more information about you and your firm. The information you share with your list must be high value content.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 19, 2017

If we are going to be sharing information each day, how can we fine tune each post in a way that will make your social media content more sharable? Maybe its a powerful video, awe-inspiring photo or an interesting article. Provide them with information that others will find valuable. We have all seen content go “viral”.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

If we are going to be sharing information each day, how can we fine tune each post in a way that will make your social media content more sharable? Maybe its a powerful video, awe-inspiring photo or an interesting article. Provide them with information that others will find valuable. We have all seen content go “viral”.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 26, 2019

There’s nothing wrong with this, it’s just that passing information through the same filter tends to yield the same results. There are many options for approaching a third party business audit, ranging from free advice to professional consulting firms. This helpful article from GeekFlare lists a variety of options.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Please leave a comment at the end of the article and share your thoughts with the author and other readers. Many blogs and podcasts have a growing popularity of, “5 tips to be successful,” or “10 must-do routines,” articles. However, these are some of the most important articles that one should be interpreting for their own use.

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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. Our goal is to make this blog a valuable source of information and inspiration for you. EntreArchitect is dedicated to empowering architects to better serve the world. Contact Us.

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Archmark

MAY 31, 2020

And these types of statements have become so pervasive, that architects have come under threat , as an industry, especially small firms. For firm owners and leaders, LinkedIn is a proven platform for connecting with potential new clients, partners who can refer business, and promoters who can introduce you to new audiences.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 26, 2013

She asked if Henry would be interested in being the subject of a feature article in an upcoming issue. The article is featured as a supplement insert called Getting Started in Boats and is included with the current issue of WoodenBoat magazine. We spoke and scheduled a Skype video call with Maria, a writer for the magazine.

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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. I was scared.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2016

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. Provide tips and information about your specialty. Prepare articles about your work in a format similar to the magazines they may read.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 5, 2017

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. Provide tips and information about your specialty. Prepare articles about your work in a format similar to the magazines they may read.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 22, 2022

In the classic Harvard Business Review article “Management Time: Who’s Got the Monkey?,” She needed to inform her staff why they needed to do more in a way that felt natural to her style. The post Tough Love: Grow Your Team by Not Bailing Them Out appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 3, 2019

In our study, it didn’t seem to matter whether a firm was established or new, or big or small. Even worse, many websites contained no information to help visitors quickly learn what the site is really about—let alone what that particular architecture firm was skilled at doing.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 20, 2022

The following article can be used as a guide to not only review the “how” of building connections, but also to think about “why” you should. To get the most out of this article, take the time to think through each set of questions and arrive at your own answers. ” This article originally appeared at: [link]. Introduction.

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