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 9, 2015

The EntreArchitect blog now hosts more than 26,000 views per month. We are rapidly achieving our mission of becoming an influential force in the profession for small firm architects. We are rapidly achieving our mission of becoming an influential force in the profession for small firm architects.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 2, 2014

Blessed with friends who needed architectural services for their new restaurant, we signed a contract and thought we were on our way. I loved to talk about our firm and we were great at marketing. Everyone in the county knew who we were and what we did, but we struggled to sign new contracts. I’m a born entrepreneur.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. As an Advisor, the contracts are direct between the owner and contractor. As a Constructor, the owner contracts directly with the architect for construction services. Forget about profit. I’d love to hear from you.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 26, 2014

We’re spending only what needs to be spent to build a stronger firm… and much sacrifice remains. Small Firm Architects Are Saying Good Bye to the AIA. I do hope that as the organization evolves, executes the Repositioning initiative and that more focus is directed toward the small firm architect. AIA KnowledgeNet.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 2, 2014

Robert Rockefeller Bob, my first post on your blog. Your articles on selecting a contractor/builder and contracts helped with our decisions. I guess we are “extremely” involved because we contracted some of the work (demolition and excavation) out side of the contract with the builder. anyway that apart.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 2, 2016

After many years of evaluating both small and large firm issues, such as low productivity and little or no profits, plus the flawed notions of why these issues exist, my experienced opinion has concluded that it is often related to the lack of a disciplined time management policy or just laziness, or both.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 17, 2013

We practice under legal contracts requiring us to meet very high standards and provide services putting us at risk. Relative to the other expenses of a small firm, professional liability insurance is down right expensive… until you need it. Fivecat Studio would have been history. – Mark.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. As an Advisor, the contracts are direct between the owner and contractor. As a Constructor, the owner contracts directly with the architect for construction services. Forget about profit. We deserve to earn more.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 22, 2018

If you don’t know how, learn how by downloading our free course: Profit for Small Firm Architects today at EntreArchitect.com/FreeCourse. And I think that’s what really helped me get my foot in the door at the small firm I work for in New York. It’s simple to do. LePage: 00:22 .

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 27, 2013

So share this blog with every architect you know!). I’ve written about this program before, including in the introductory post to this Entrepreneur Architect Academy blog series. My marketing from Session 003 has already qualified my firm in their mind, so my goal at this meeting is to build a relationship.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

In the 14 years Steve managed Burns + Beyerl Architects, the firm he co-founded in 1993, the firms’ earnings grew at an average rate of 24% per year (…and now you know how). Please visit Steve at Linkedin and Twitter , or check out his Blog and thank him for sharing with us at Entrepreneur Architect. – Mark.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 12, 2018

Learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. LePage and you are listening to EntreArchitect podcast where I speak with inspiring, passionate people who share their knowledge and expertise all to help you build a better busines as a small firm entrepreneur architect.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 24, 2018

Our free course profit for small firm architects right now at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. As a small firm entrepreneur architect, this is Episode 229 and this week I’m speaking with an architect, writer, podcaster, and so much more. Gusto is making payroll benefits and HR easy for small businesses.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

When we receive a contract for a new project, we all want to jump right into designing. The post Entrepreneur Architect Academy 012 | My 10 Rules for Better Project Management appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Systems allow us to be better architects.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 9, 2014

It was a small firm – I was the first employee hired – but from day one, I was going to client meetings, getting design ownership of projects, producing construction drawings … I literally got to do it all. Working at a small firm that did work around the country meant that my boss traveled quite a bit.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 9, 2014

Items such as contracts, budgets and other are also looked after by senior members of the project team or people in the office that specialized in a particular area. Democratic Work Ethics Some firms, mine included will tend to have an open space office. This will continue from the next conceptual stages and beyond.

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