EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 15, 2014

This man founded his own architecture firm in the same year as we launched Fivecat Studio, in 1999… and merged his practice with another firm just a few years ago. Way back in October of 2012 I featured him on the blog, before relaunching the site as EntreArchitect.com that same year in December. Referenced in This Episode.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 13, 2014

Sometime in early 2012, I committed myself to write this post on a weekly basis and I haven’t missed one since. When I relaunched Entrepreneur Architect in December of 2012, I introduced the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast and took action to publish an episode once per month. Small firm practice will never be the same.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 24, 2021

Our first experience with remote hiring was March 18, 2020 – the first day the firm started working from home. In addition to implementing the firm’s remote-hiring program, she designs and manages large-scale institutional projects, particularly healthcare and university buildings.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Two years ago on December 12, 2012 I launched my 12/12/12 Project and announced my plans at the introductory episode of the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast. I made a commitment to help other small firm architects be more successful and began to execute on a mission to become an influential force in the profession.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

We talked about how to self-publish books as a small firm architect. I asked Eric how he runs his successful architecture firm and finds enough time to write two books. Small victories and consistency is the only way to success. Small victories, each and every month. His answer? Pay it Forward.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 15, 2014

This past Friday, December 12th was the second anniversary of relaunching Entrepreneur Architect as a resource to inspire small firm architects to build better businesses. Throughout the past 24 months, I have shared most everything I know about running a small firm architecture studio. I have held nothing back.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 8, 2015

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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Life of an Architect

APRIL 20, 2014

One upside of working many jobs is that you get to experience all sorts of different project types, firm sizes, and management techniques. The firm I worked with (which happens to be the exact same one where I work now) was a start-up … I was the company’s first employee. is a very good thing.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 17, 2017

As a small firm architect running a virtual studio , I am wearing many hats these days. I posted it the same week as the relaunch of this blog back in 2012… Turn off the television. The post 4 Steps to Higher Productivity as a Small Firm Architect appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 19, 2014

A while back I wrote a post titled “ Architectural Interns ” where I stated: Other than slowing things down, interns aren’t very useful in small firms because we run fast and lean. You might recognize Michael as the namesake principal of the firm where Bob and I now work. Arch at UT Austin.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 16, 2014

One of the best things about working in a small firm is also one of the worst – you are responsible for getting your own work done. Kerry Hogue Just for the record, nobody does your work for you either in a large firm while you are gone. Small firm, small team, less freight to be carried by others.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

DON’T GET CAUGHT UP IN “OLD GUARD” FIRMS. Firms need to embrace the ideas, energy and enthusiasm of young people. Make sure emerging professionals are valued in the firms you are interviewing with for full-time employment. An internship introduces you to how a firm and projects work. The youth are the future.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

I relaunched Entrepreneur Architect on December 12, 2012 as an online resource for sole proprietors, small firm architects and students of architecture. Even within individual firms, leaders keep business strategies and financial stats hidden from members of their own firms. ©2013, Scott R LePage.LAT Photo USA.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 30, 2014

Shortly after completing the plan, I launched Living Well in Westchester and wrote consistently until 2012 when I shifted my focus here to Entrepreneur Architect. Though cross-linked with fivecat.com , I wrote the blog as a personal project without a direct reference to the firm. Do you blog? The more we share, the more we all succeed.

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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. I want to develop the Entrepreneur Architect platform to be an even more valuable resource for small firm architects.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 31, 2015

As a small firm architect, it’s important to have a workspace that fuels your best work—a laboratory for experimenting with design concepts that can dramatically transform the way you approach living and work space. This is not a paid endorsement… I just thought I’d share.) – Mark. Your Sanctuary from a Chaotic World.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

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 practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. must earn a profit.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 20, 2018

We struggled to launch our firms, often without the education or a firm knowledge of the basic fundamentals of business. If we were employed by a larger firm, we would never have the flexibility or the freedom that we so cherish. I relaunched EntreArchitect on December 12th, 2012. How To Find Happiness. LoveLearnShare.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

On December 12, 2012, I will take a deep breath, commit to executing the plan and commence with my 12/12/12 Project. The post The 12/12/12 Project appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. During these next 30 days, I will prepare a most important document; a plan that will change my life.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 22, 2012

Financially, 2012 has been the absolute worst year in the history of Fivecat Studio … but because of the crisis, we shifted gears, restructured the firm and became more efficient at what we do. Looking forward to 2013. I have very mixed emotions about this past year. See you in 2013.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 7, 2017

I launched EntreArchitect.com and the EntreArchitect Podcast on December 12, 2012. The post Confessions Of A Recovering Procrastinator appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. When you know that others have done what you are trying to do, you’ll find hope that you too will accomplish your goals.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 2, 2014

If you want to know how this trellis might look, here is the basic concept [ Modern Trellis ] that I covered on the site April 2012 – which turned out terrific. There is an architectural covered trellis on the front of the garage to help visually soften the appearance of the garage.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 28, 2014

Today I am re-posting an article from March 2012, nine months before relaunching Entrepreneur Architect as my 12/12/12 Project. The post Over-Delivering on Client Expectations appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Under-promise. Over-deliver. Photo Credit: andresr / 123RF Stock Photo.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 19, 2014

This post, from October 2012 (two months before the 12/12/12 relaunch), is one of my favorites. 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.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 24, 2014

He has served on the Board of Directors of the Association for Community Design (ACD) since 2012, and is currently serving on the Executive Board as Treasurer. DON’T GET CAUGHT UP IN “OLD GUARD” FIRMS. Firms need to embrace the ideas, energy and enthusiasm of young people. Take the sustainability lead within your firm.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 14, 2012

My residential architecture firm designs, builds and renovates homes for high-earning individuals living in Westchester County, NY, one of the nation’s wealthiest regions. The success of our firm depends on these people having the income and confidence to invest in their properties. Yet, we consider ourselves extremely successful.

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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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Life of an Architect

APRIL 26, 2015

Andrew Hawkins – past President of AIA Brazos Chapter, and the owner of Hawkins Architecture – a very successful firm based in College Station, Texas. I’m currently enrolled in the 2 + 4 Bachelor of Architecture Program and working full-time at an architecture firm. Living the dream!

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Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Architizer's A+Awards Best Firm categories allow design firms of all sizes to showcase their practice and vie for the title of “World’s Best Architecture Firm”. Start an A+Firm Award Application today. . As winners of the Best Firm Categories , each office was judged based on the strength of their portfolios.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 25, 2015

For architects, especially those in small firms, nothing has changed much in the past 40 years. While most businesses have moved forward with modern business practices in management and human resources, the small firm is left behind and is having problems maintaining a strong productive team. It Begins On the First Day.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 15, 2018

Learn how by downloading our free course Profit for Small Firm Architects today at entrearchitect.com/freecourse. LePage and this is the podcast dedicated to a successful life as a small firm entrepreneur architect. What is it that we sell as small firm architects? Mark: 00:21. Mark: 00:38. Mark: 01:14.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 16, 2019

Since the vast majority of my career has been spent in small firms, I tend to create redlines that are more narrative and collaborative in their nature. I don’t think I necessarily create redlines like most architects, at least not like any of the ones I know. Redlines are typically created to indicate mistakes or missing work.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

On December 12, 2012, together, we’ll start the next phase of our lives. The post How To Complete an Overwhelming Project appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. A life altering commitment is pretty heavy. A 12/12/12 Project is overwhelming by definition.

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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. When I launched EntreArchitect back in 2012 I dedicated myself to helping you succeed. It is so inspiring to be part of such a vibrant community.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 8, 2013

As a result of our participation, we found out last week that our firm has received the 2013 Firm Award from the Dallas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. I’ve included a copy of the letter we received below [click to enlarge] which explains why our firm was selected. ” Like to hear from your friend.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Like I said in the beginning, how your drawings look is a reflection of the culture of a firm. I was lucky enough to work for a firm that prided themselves on great drawings. Those classmates went on to run some of the great firms like CRS, HOK, Gensler, Perkins and Will, PSP and a few lesser know firms. Great Post.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 29, 2013

If you didn’t already know, I left my old firm of almost 12 years to become a partner in a new firm [ How to become a partner in only 21 years ] - and this means I have new responsibilities that need my attention. How do I spend my time? Reading your blog and the comments made me realize that I am not alone.

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