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.

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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. All throughout the month of May, we will be diving deep into the subject of Client Fulfillment. How do we best serve our clients? How do we manage expectations and keep our clients happy?

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Empowering architects to better serve the world with more than 681,000 total downloads in 2021, the EntreArchitect Podcast has grown to serve small firm architects from every corner of the planet. Number 3 with 7,011 downloads is episode 366 with Anna Laman – Attract Ideal Clients Through Better Messaging.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 6, 2018

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

MAY 16, 2017

As small firm architects, we are responsible for so many different roles and responsibilities. We need to meet with clients, develop and distribute marketing, respond to important email, manage our social media accounts, send invoices, collect payments and so much more. 6 Digital Tools to Automate an Architecture Firm.

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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. Clients are focused on their own personal schedules and are away on their own vacations. For many of us small firm architects, this sounds a bit scary. 5 Steps to a Summer Shut Down at an Architecture Firm.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 3, 2018

This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 226, Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects. Do you know how to calculate the exact amount that you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20 percent profit on that project? Listen to this podcast episode or download the audio file here.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

If you do it correctly—and have the right tools—project accounting will transform your firm. You’ll keep projects on schedule and within budget, you’ll have more time for new ideas, and you’ll experience the financial success it takes to win big clients and make your dreams a reality. Project accounting is all about the details.

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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. Time management will be difficult.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2015

Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Every architectural services agreement should include a section on Additional Services. must earn a profit. Additional Services.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2017

. It may be the most critical step in the entire process of acquiring a new architecture client. We may have perfected our marketing, developed a strong reputation, executed a flawless sales process and have received our prospective client’s eager authorization to proceed with a new project. Make it “client friendly”.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 10, 2015

Understand basic financial management. Money flows in and money flows out from every firm. Understanding how, when and why this happens is crucial to your firm’s financial success. Running a firm without understanding basic financial rules is a recipe for failure. We developed a basic sales systems and everything changed.

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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

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. Financial Management for the Small Architectural Firm: The Prologue. Clients are attracted to winners. – Mark.

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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

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 KnowledgeNet.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 31, 2017

The illusion of an “established architecture firm” gave way to our reality each time a calling prospect heard the the crying baby in the background. We learned to accommodate our new “partner” and established routines to allow us to keep the firm and our family as separate as they could be within 900 square feet.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 12, 2016

Much here will be dependent upon the Job itself – For instance, will there be direct role with Clients? No doubt and at some point, Booking Rates, and Salary Grades will be cascaded to a level of ‘Middle Management.’ Hence, Specific Grades were created for our Document Controller and Practice Manager. Practice Manager.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 2, 2014

Understand basic financial management. Money flows in and money flows out from every firm. Understanding how, when and why this happens is crucial to your firm’s financial success. Running a firm without understanding basic financial rules is a recipe for failure. We developed a basic sales systems and everything changed.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

For the past twelve weeks, we’ve explored every element required for a successful architecture firm. We started with your Personal Productivity and we’ll wrap it up here with Project Management. One of the most important of all the tasks we perform as architects is Project Management. Listen carefully.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 14, 2013

When I finished the task of measuring every space, Barry, impressed by my attention to detail and determination, asked me to stay on and take the full-time position of intern with his firm. He taught me the importance of keeping the client happy and getting the work done efficiently. I owe much to Barry. I will tell you how we did it.

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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’. AIA, Financial Management for Design Professionals: The Path to Profitability. Literally, he cannot afford such mistakes to occur.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2014

On April 8, 1999, I discovered a book that changed the way I view business; a book that helped me to realize that running a successful architecture firm required so much more than designing great architecture. He encourages us to create systems which allow for predictable results and happy clients.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 19, 2019

Your job is to plan, sculpt and manage your brand to tell the story that you want to be told. What do you want others to say when they talk about you and your firm? 10 Rules for Building a Powerful Brand in Architecture. Want to build a powerful brand for your architecture firm? What is your story? One Disney.

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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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EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2021

At the core, it layers all the data we need in one place and outputs different forms of visuals for you to make design decisions with your team, consultants, or clients in much less time. Your argument is probably: the operative side of architecture isn’t enjoyable. Yet few others think of architecture practice this way.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 5, 2016

The all-new EntreArchitect is built exclusively for you; the small firm entrepreneur architect. We’ve developed a comprehensive content calendar for the entire year, which will allow us to systematically improve our firms, step by step. How should we manage it? I’m sure you are noticing a few changes around here.

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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

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Finding clients you seek to serve, who have projects with appropriate budgets and realistic schedules is very important. Understanding business fundamentals and building systems that will lead to a healthy profitable firm is critical. As small firm architects, we have so many responsibilities. Get Things Done Faster.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

So I thought I would put together an architectural job “starter kit” of all the things you should be paying attention to if you’re planning on getting a job at an architectural office. My experience demands that I champion the advantages of working in a small firm, it’s what I know and love.

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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. . ” How do you work with clients, what’s your process?

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

I am often surprised by the number of firms providing architectural design services and forfeiting the final phase of the process, Construction Administration. Here is a recent comment from the group; “I need to get better at selling my clients on construction administration. Construction Administration Is Not An Option.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 20, 2017

My wife and I launched our architecture firm, Fivecat Studio, in 1999. We started with no money and no clients. Running a successful architecture firm is very much like raising kids. As prepared as you think you might be, running an architecture firm is much harder than you ever imagined.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Every architectural services agreement should include a section on Additional Services. must earn a profit. It’s one of the rules to “the game”.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2017

Your job is to plan, sculpt and manage your brand to tell the story that you want to be told. What do you want others to say when they talk about you and your firm? 10 Rules for a Powerful Brand in Architecture. Below are ten rules for building a powerful brand for your architecture firm. What is your story?

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Actually walking the walk can be a strong selling point for an architectural firm to both potential clients and potential employees. Actually walking the walk can be a strong selling point for an architectural firm to both potential clients and potential employees. Footnotes. [1] 1] [link]. [2] 4] [link].

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2017

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 as Project Manager was a major addition and renovation project for a church and facilities in Yorktown Heights. My First Assignment.

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