EntreArchitect

JULY 19, 2018

With clients? The clients had a wonderful trust in me and I was able to maintain the design intent throughout the process. How involved was your client throughout the design process? Were there any conflicts with clients or contractors during the process? Which communication tools did you use? Among team? With contractor?

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Residential Architect magazine sent me an email today introducing a new video series, Value of Residential Architecture. The description included with the email is as follows: Residential Architect magazine introduces a new video series that explores the importance of residential design and the value architects bring to the housing industry.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 16, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. Good client relations and good PR to keep our name out there. With clients? Click here to learn how. Project Name. Not Enough.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 26, 2007

The February issue of Architect magazine includes an article written by Fred Bernstein titled, Getting The Publicity You Need. firm she lead as president for five years, and moved across town to her new position as the head of public relations for the Pritzker Prize winning architect, Santiago Calatrava.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 9, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. Marketing strategy was to get it published in numerous magazines concurrent with sale. With clients? Click here to learn how.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2018

This allows us to educate future clients on what is important to us, how we work, what we are working on, what we’ve recently completed, what is available, etc. We did not sell the house from the open house, but we did secure 4 other jobs from clients who attended that open house. With clients? Autocad and Sketchup.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 1, 2012

We recently recommended one of our consultants to a client. Our client was happy and we were looking good. The client needed the report to move to the next phase and the consultant lead the client (and us) to believe that they would deliver the report promptly. Our client was NOT happy. I called to follow up.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 10, 2007

The September issue of Architect magazine had a very interesting article about Segal. No clients. Without clients to rein in his aesthetic choices, Segal has also won a slew of local and national design awards.). Jonathan Segal : Architect, Developer, Contractor, Owner. No partners. Not jealous yet?

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Save Time and Make More Money By Developing a “Signature Package” Do you spend too much time creating custom proposals and delivering custom work to your clients? Nine times out of ten, my business coaching clients answer this question with a definitive YES. It feels generous, personalized and valuable.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Whether you want to be published in national magazines or looking to get noticed by the homeowners around the corner, you can’t reach your audience without marketing. What range of budgets do your clients have? Who are your clients? Should you advertise in local newspapers, magazines or online? So, how does it work?

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

And sometimes I forgot to do important things entirely, which made me look unprofessional to my clients and cost me more opportunities than I care to count. My business feels more polished and professional to clients and to people I’m collaborating with because I have processes in place to support those interactions.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

Every architect has a dream of having their work published in books and magazines. Publication is a form of social proof indicating that our designs are worthy of our prospective clients’ attention. Some in regional lifestyle magazines and others in national journals. For others, its a marketing strategy.

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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. This consistency will allow you to stay “top of mind” and will encourage word-of-mouth conversations about your firm. Feature client testimonials.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 20, 2013

Every potential client starts their search for an architect with a very specific list of expectations and assumptions. If we are too busy designing or “building the business” to develop our story and refine our brand, our potential clients will be happy to do the work for us. ” Define Your Target Market.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 31, 2007

When I launched our firm’s website back in 1999, there were few architects online. We started Fivecat Studio with no clients and no cash. A few friends commissioned us to design small residential, retail and restaurant projects. Unless you’re not interested in new clients, it is essential that you are online.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 1, 2010

When a potential client hears your firm’s name, what do they feel? Your brand tells a potential client, as well as your current clients, who you are and what you represent. appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. When they see your logo, what do they think? Your studio?

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 22, 2022

Beth was driven and extremely competent and loved by clients. But her death grip on every detail of project management was not leaving room in her schedule for meeting with clients and prospects to develop future work. There was nothing keeping her from getting to her mountain but herself. Division of labor: You have your job.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 19, 2011

And with each month unused, the software weighed on us: waiting for the right time, the right project, the right client, the right phase, the right people to put on the project, the right people to train… Sound familiar? Doing no one any good. Taking up valuable storage space. Not earning its keep.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

His leadership as a writer gave him credibility and exposure with the publisher as well as with weekly readers… some of whom became clients. Dale is also a regular contributor for Taunton Press, publisher of several magazines including Fine Homebuilding. People want to work with people they know, like and trust.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 13, 2018

His leadership as a writer gave him credibility and exposure with the publisher as well as with weekly readers… some of whom became clients. Dale is also a regular contributor for Taunton Press, publisher of several magazines including Fine Homebuilding. People want to work with people they know, like and trust.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Every magazine and blog is running an article about how to plan for 2014. This quiet time would clear my mind and prepare me for the “chaos” that is running a small firm architecture studio. An urgent email sent by an concerned client can quickly ignite into an inferno if not attended to promptly. Scan Email.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 20, 2007

A trade magazine ad campaign to build on the radio ads is also underway in six distinct market sectors where architects offer their services. To learn more about the 2007 radio and magazine advertising effort, please visit the members-only side of aia.org and click on the Advertising Campaign section. Sincerely, Phil Simon.

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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. This consistency will allow you to stay “top of mind” and will encourage word-of-mouth conversations about your firm. Feature client testimonials.

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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. This consistency will allow you to stay “top of mind” and will encourage word-of-mouth conversations about your firm. Feature client testimonials.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

DON’T GET UPSET BY CLIENTS THAT THINK THEY KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT ARCHITECTURE. Many processes in firms and details on projects can be improved if you simply point out a better solution to decision makers. An improvement is always appreciated by principals and clients. Future clients will be the result. Be patient.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 8, 2013

In my case, it was participating on the Publications Committee, which oversees our award-winning magazine, Texas Architect where I have the opportunity to write and guide the editorial content. You have a good career, you do right by your clients, you provide a service that is respected and rewarded.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

I tell clients that we could design a successful project with nothing more than a scope of work and site plan. This is true, but it is only after listening to our clients hopes, needs and dreams that we can take each project to its pinnacle. The quickest way to an unhappy client is to design a project beyond their budget.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

For me, Twitter is better for connecting with other professionals than for finding my next client. I put most of my social media efforts toward connecting with other architects, but Facebook is fantastic for connecting with potential clients. Check out what my friend Jes Stafford is doing at Big Time Small Firm.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Your Interns Could Be Your Future Clients. What if you viewed your junior staff as one day they might be your future client? If your letting people work in your office and get a “behind the scenes” look at how you run your business, viewing them as a future client makes a lot of sense then seeing them as anything else.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Your Interns Could Be Your Future Clients. What if you viewed your junior staff as one day they might be your future client? If your letting people work in your office and get a “behind the scenes” look at how you run your business, viewing them as a future client makes a lot of sense then seeing them as anything else.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 22, 2021

It is important to understand our profession, but it also important to understand the industries surrounding us and the industries of those who will become your clients. She informed us that one of our former clients was looking to buy a 52-story building and occupy it themselves. It was a major accomplishment at the time for the firm.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Instead, I encourage my business coaching clients to adopt a Simplified Marketing Plan , which is both a day-to-day AND big picture plan that helps them execute their marketing efforts with ease. The post How To Systematize Your Marketing appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

For example, as a firm with only two people, Mike assumes the role of the lead designer, draftsman, receptionist, custodian of the building he owns and runs his practice from, and so on. When you start getting more clients for your business, you’ll find yourself working at all times of the day. Time management will be difficult.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 23, 2021

All of this leads to missing out on potential new clients and revenue growth. We love referrals because how easy they turn from a prospect to a client. When you are referred to a new prospective client, you start with an advantage. In the case of an introduction, we aren’t sure who is the buyer or prospective client.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

The post It Pays to be Nice appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. She read what I had posted and decided to file my name for future reference, knowing that she would soon want to renovate her home. It pays to be nice… and there’s some more proof for you.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 19, 2014

One question that was asked, and is a request I hear often, is “How do we small firm architects get more work?” A few weeks back, I spoke with Bob Fisher, the Associate Publisher of DesignIntelligence magazine on the podcast about storytelling and the power of a strong brand. And how do you ensure a happy client?

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 24, 2014

He was recently named a 40 Under 40 honoree by Building Design+Construction magazine. . DON’T GET UPSET BY CLIENTS THAT THINK THEY KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT ARCHITECTURE. Many processes in firms and details on projects can be improved if you simply point out a better solution to decision makers. Future clients will be the result.

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