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. A Simple Sales System for Small Firm Architects. You can read the entire original 2013 blog series here. We hit a wall.

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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. 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

With this final post of the year, I present to you my top 10 articles of 2013. How I Started My Own Architecture Firm. How Much Will it Cost to Start My Own Architecture Firm? …and the number one article of 2013; 1. I think you may see a trend in the list I’m sharing below. Marketing for Architects.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 13, 2013

I recently spoke with Oscia about her business on the podcast and learned how she successfully built her firm from scratch with remote access and digital connections. I believe this model is the future of small firms. Flexibility and Freedom. The future of Fivecat Studio is bright. Do you use the distributed business model?

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 9, 2023

So, read the IRS instructions and ask your CPA or tax preparer if your firm qualifies for the IRS R&D Tax Credit. For additional reading, our friends over at Monograph have a comprehensive article about the R&D Tax Credit for your reference as well. appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 6, 2021

In the initial article on the subject of leadership I put forth the proposition that leadership is not a mystical thing that cannot be explained. In this article we will take a look at the characteristics of what a leader is and why this is important to the EntreArchitect community. by Greg Burke, FAIA , NCARB.

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Architizer

JANUARY 11, 2024

Architects play a pivotal role in shaping the built environment, and creating Firm Profiles on Architizer serves as a powerful means to showcase their expertise.

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SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 9, 2022

Unfailingly, I’m drawn to news articles and/or essays about technological advancements within the architecture profession. The problem is attaining this mastery is presently beyond the reach of most small firms. Small (and medium-sized) offices like mine simply lack the assets large corporate firms have at their disposal.

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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. 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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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

AUGUST 22, 2021

In previous articles we have looked at traits and styles of leadership. It was a major accomplishment at the time for the firm. Interiors Magazine published an article on the design. The article at the time was the largest ever published by the magazine and it put our office on the map. by Greg Burke, FAIA, NCARB.

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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’. To assist my friend, I provided him with a copy of my ‘FM Cycle’ graphic and its brief supporting article. Track Your Time.

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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 love to write and will continue to post articles sharing my stories as well. Submit an article for publication.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 15, 2014

As many of you may already know, tomorrow is a big day for small firm architects. . I will be speaking at the summit, so I asked Enoch if he would write a quick article to introduce my topic to the readers here at Entrepreneur Architect. Join other small firm practitioners at the Business of Architecture Summit.

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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. The post EntreArchitect Blog Update & Call for Contributions appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 13, 2018

Dale shares in the podcast that one of the ways he helped the firm grow early on was to write for the local newspaper. He approached the publisher and proposed a new Home of the Week series, where he contributed articles, photography and contacts. The publisher agreed and the series was born.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 10, 2017

How to Achieve Your Goals as a Small Firm Architect. In December of 2015, in preparation for the coming year, I recorded a podcast episode and published an article describing my idea for establishing just one goal for 2016. We’re developing new resources and working on better ways to serve small firm architects.

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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

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

There is a big difference between networking and “not-working” but I will save that for another article. The post What Is Your Favorite “F” Word appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Is that a bad thing? I guess it depends on the content. Networking. Many of us network.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 22, 2021

In the first article of this series, Architects as Storytellers we looked at the possible historical and etymological origins for why we call the levels of a building “stories.” The post Architects’ Claim to Storyteller Status appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Story Origins.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Dale shares in the podcast that one of the ways he helped the firm grow early on was to write for the local newspaper. He approached the publisher and proposed a new Home of the Week series, where he contributed articles, photography and contacts. The publisher agreed and the series was born. Speaking is a great way to earn all three.

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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

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Refer to Maister’s article, Quality Work Doesn’t Mean Quality Service ). In his article, David offers the following formula, for consideration: SATISFACTION = PERCEPTION – EXPECTATION. For a copy of David Maister’s article, Quality Work Doesn’t Mean Quality Service , email your request to Steve here.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 16, 2021

In the first two articles of this series, Architects as Storytellers and Architects’ Claim to Storyteller Status , we looked at the “Story Origins” of Architecture. More on this in a future article. In the next article in this series, we’ll look at turning your defining moment into an origin story. Story Origins.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2023

A Guide for Small Firm Architect Business Owners Using Web-based Automation Tools Social media has become a vital tool for businesses to connect with their audience and establish a strong online presence. Web-based automation tools can help small firm architect business owners streamline the process of posting social media content.

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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 Profit Plan for Small Firm Architects digital course will be helpful in understanding how much you need to earn to be profitable this year.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

This month’s Fast Company magazine cover story… A very interesting article about Nike CEO (and former star designer) Mark Parker. The post Edit and Amplify appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Certainly worth reading.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 19, 2016

To learn more about Steve and his firm Management Consulting Services, visit his website at ManagementConsultingServices.com. Being the managing partner of a 9-person firm required skills I had never learned in my studies at Cal. Photo Credit: Shutterstock / Matej Kastelic.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Many of you have probably already read this article posted to Salon.com this past Saturday. There have also been a few similar articles written in the New York Times and WSJ. 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. I did not edit these articles in any way and I gave them no boundaries, any sucking up they did was of their own volition.

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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

MARCH 26, 2019

There are many options for approaching a third party business audit, ranging from free advice to professional consulting firms. As small firm owners, the professional can feel personal when asking for candid feedback, but ask yourself: How can I improve without honest feedback? Get objective website reviews.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 11, 2021

At this point, if you’ve done the exercise in the beginning of the article, your next step is to label each referral source by their type. In the episode that follows (#139), a financial advisor shares how he went through the process I outlined above in this article and how empowering this process was for him. .

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 22, 2022

In the classic Harvard Business Review article “Management Time: Who’s Got the Monkey?,” The post Tough Love: Grow Your Team by Not Bailing Them Out appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. You take the bait and help out and kick it back to the person. They hit another wall, and you help again.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 30, 2013

Many small firm architects and sole proprietors have declared Repositioning a failure before it has even begun. We’ll decide to learn what we need to know to make our own small firm successful, then teach others to do the same. This August will mark my twentieth year in this profession. It is time we take the lead.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Maybe its a powerful video, awe-inspiring photo or an interesting article. The post Make Your Social Media Content More Shareable appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. We have all seen content go “viral”. What makes some content “contagious”? Photo Credit: Shutterstock / Jacob Lund.

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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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