EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

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. Years of experience has taught us that not every project is right for our firm. In those early days, my answer was “Yes”.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 17, 2017

As a small firm architect running a virtual studio , I am wearing many hats these days. If you have been following this blog for a while you may remember when I shared my biggest secret to being more productive. I posted it the same week as the relaunch of this blog back in 2012… Turn off the television.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Every magazine and blog is running an article about how to plan for 2018. I’m sure you’ve heard me say this or seen my write it somewhere here on the blog in the past. This quiet time would clear my mind and prepare me for the “chaos” that is running a small firm architecture studio. No Monday Meetings.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Originally published in 2013 as Part 4 of the original EntreArchitect Academy Blog Series, this final article of our month dedicated to Business Development shares my firm’s simple sales system. You can read the entire original 2013 blog series here. So share this blog with every architect you know!). We hit a wall.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 9, 2016

Start a blog, a podcast or video channel. Share your stories and photos on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, Houzz or on your own blog. The post How To Get Published as a Small Firm Architect appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Build Your Platform. Self Publish.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2016

Most firms, here in the United States, experience a slow down at the same time every summer. For many of us small firm architects, this sounds a bit scary. This year, my firm Fivecat Studio will completely shut down for two weeks during August. 5 Steps to a Summer Shut Down at an Architecture Firm. No marketing.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

It leads with a story about my firm, Fivecat Studio. I shared my story with Cheryl Weber (one of my favorite trade writers) about some of the mistakes Annmarie and I made in 2003 when we moved the firm from our home office to our current 2,000 square foot studio in nearby Pleasantville. Has technology changed the way you do business?

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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

MAY 26, 2014

Many small businesses, including many small architecture firms, after years of finding ways to keep the doors open are succumbing to the years of economic instability and calling it quits. We’re spending only what needs to be spent to build a stronger firm… and much sacrifice remains. AIA Small Firms Resource Center.

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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. . “ What makes your firm better or different than your competitors?

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

This week I’m experimenting again here at the EntreArchitect blog. As my team and I consider new or improved ways of sharing knowledge to small firm entrepreneur architects throughout 2018, I produced this video for my YouTube channel. It’s recorded in a “vlog” (video blog) style while out for my early morning walk.

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Archmark

JULY 26, 2021

Five Architect Marketing Building Blocks to Grow Your 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. What makes your firm better or different than your competitors?

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2021

At Archmark Architect Branding & Marketing, we’ve seen architecture firms struggle to implement effective marketing strategies that help them get in front of better prospects so they can win better projects. Historically, architecture firm marketing has relied heavily on word-of-mouth referrals. Grow your influence online.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 30, 2014

If you listened to the episode , you heard me talk about starting a blog as part of my Lead Conversion Action Plan. Following the launch of our website and working to keep fivecat.com well represented on the Google search engine, launching the blog was the most successful marketing strategy we’ve ever implemented.

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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. The goal when writing a blog is to gain an audience. Small firm architects are busy people. A successful blog requires interesting content, well written and published on a consistent basis.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 3, 2016

As we move into a new month, we are shifting our focus to a new category of small firm success. These are the questions that we will be answering throughout the month here on the blog, over at the podcast and in each edition of our newsletter, EntreArchitect Report. How to Develop Systems for an Architecture Firm.

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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. Starting a firm from scratch is not easy. Be Certain. Make a Plan.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 30, 2013

I’ve been asked to present a workshop session based on the Entrepreneur Architect Academy blog series , which I posted during the first weeks of this year. The year 2013 has seen amazing growth for the blog. How I Started My Own Architecture Firm. How Much Will it Cost to Start My Own Architecture Firm?

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

As a follow up to yesterday’s post … if you aren’t already a fan of Entrepreneur Architect Bob Borson and his Life of an Architect blog, meander on over and take a read. He made his blog his job. His hard work and dedication online has resulted in much earned success. Yes, thats million with an M.

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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

OCTOBER 23, 2018

You have read this from me before here at EntreArchitect Blog… Profit, Then Art. Money may not buy you happiness, but running an architecture firm that works most certainly will. Last week, I presented a 60 minute webinar where I shared the step by step process of developing a profit plan for a small firm.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 3, 2008

I have been blogging since 2006. I don’t give all the credit to the blogs, but it has certainly helped. He focuses on my use of blogs and the Internet to help spread the word about the firm. It’s the first post for his new blog at Inc.com. It’s the first post for his new blog at Inc.com.

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SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 9, 2022

Together, these blog posts underscore the accelerating pace of technological change in how we design and construct buildings and the implications of that change for architects. The problem is attaining this mastery is presently beyond the reach of most small firms.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 5, 2016

A Culture at Your Architecture Firm Will Make or Break Your Firm. As your small firm grows beyond its infancy of the sole practitioner and you develop a strong team , the culture of your firm will evolve. Your firm’s culture and how you manage it is critical to the success of your firm.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 22, 2017

To learn more about Steve, his firm Management Consulting Services or to dive deeper into the subject that Steve is sharing with us here at EntreArchitect, visit his website at ManagementConsultingServices.com. Financial Management for Architects (blog). How To Fix Your Profitability Problem as a Small Firm Architect (blog).

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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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EntreArchitect

JUNE 15, 2015

It was originally prepared in February 2013 by my friend Steven Burns, FAIA as Step 7 of the original EntreArchitect Academy “12 Steps to Success” Blog Series. 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.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Celebrating 7 Years Serving Small Firm Architects. All this month EntreArchitect is celebrating our 7th-anniversary serving small firm architects around the world. Recently we launched our 13th professional peer group at the EntreArchitect Academy Small Group Mastermind. Click here. Click here.

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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? We are just looking for a set of blueprints.”

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EntreArchitect

JULY 12, 2018

Firm Address. Our firm built the Atlas Tiny House project with our own money. This was design-build, all done by our firm. We also hired Josh into our firm because he has construction experience. Project Name. Project Location. Longmont, Colorado. F9 Productions. Architect’s Name. Alex Gore and Lance Cayko. Consultants.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

Almost 40 tips for Starting an Architecture Firm. After obtaining my license as an Architect in New York, I brainstormed several long term goals and decided to start a personal blog, develop design projects, and learn everything that I could about starting an architecture firm.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

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. Here are my Top 5 Reasons to work in a Small Architectural Firm: 1.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 6, 2016

That was the day when I relaunched my personal blog Entrepreneur Architect with it’s new domain EntreArchtect.com, posted my first podcast episode and promised you, the small firm architect, that I would dedicate my time, my money and my efforts to building this platform into an influential force in the profession.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 11, 2017

These positions can be critical to your firm’s success. Below are 5 tips to help you hire the right people for your firm. Sometimes hiring someone with different personality traits can be a good thing for your firm if the goals for company culture and vision are maintained. Tip 2: Personality Differences? That’s Okay Too.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 16, 2007

Hattie Bryant of Small Business School has launched a new blog. Each episode of their show, Small Business School, is a case study of a successful small business owner. ” The post Hattie’s Blog appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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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. I’ve written about many here at the blog before and many others will be covered in subsequent articles.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

With a twisted sense of pride, too many architects today accept the small firm stereotype of “starving artist”. Seeds planted in architecture school bloom into a full-on virus as professionals launch their own firms and find their way to small business. A tale of the successful small firm architect.

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