EntreArchitect

JUNE 14, 2016

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 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? Robert Yuen builds tools and software. Start Transcript.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

We make thousands of decisions during the development of a typical architectural project. We must protect ourselves, our firms and our families from the risk of legal action. We must create business systems that make these processes routine and automatic during the development of every architectural project.

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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. When we present our initial schematic designs to our client, we are selling. A Simple Sales System for Small Firm Architects.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 26, 2014

The confidence level of our clients has been riding the roller coaster of an uncertain, unpredictable economy. In the spirit of Entrepreneur Architect’s mission to help you build a better business, I will share that private information another day. The “roller coaster” of client confidence is very clear in this image.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 9, 2016

Publication is a form of social proof indicating that our designs are worthy of our prospective clients’ attention. Any project can have a well developed detail or an interesting space. As we develop our projects at Fivecat Studio, we are continuously seeking these opportunities. Build Your Platform.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2015

To complete the development of a standard residential additions and alterations project, it takes several months of focus and dedication. Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Leave a comment and share your tips and tricks. How do YOU make more money?

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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

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. Develop a Process to Communicate Your Schedule. Automate your Systems.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 13, 2013

A perfect storm has developed and we are taking advantage of our opportunity to be more efficient, more effective, more flexible and have more freedom. We had no clients, little money and were filled with confidence. We are blessed with many fabulous clients. First, A Bit of History. We would be successful.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 19, 2019

It was a name on which we could begin to build our new brand of architecture. Michael Graves, Richard Meier, Zaha Hadid; each built a firm and a strong brand using their own names. For the rest of us though, creating a new entity filled with character and creativity will help us build a memorable impression. That’s your brand.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

All this month at EntreArchitect, we’ll be focusing on Business Development. Listen to the podcast , subscribe to the newsletter and return back here to the blog each week for more information on how to generate more sales for your small firm by creating long-term value from your clients, markets, and relationships.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 30, 2014

Since that first guest post, I have connected and developed true friendships with dozens of bloggers throughout the world. I posted randomly whenever I found something worth saving and had no intent to develop the site into anything more. That post was my introduction to the online universe of fellow bloggers.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 12, 2018

If its a development project, what is the marketing strategy to sell it? Our firm built the Atlas Tiny House project with our own money. The people who wanted us to build this project saw the show, were local and liked what we were doing. Yes, we utilize prior clients, advertise on Google, update our website, and use Thumbtack.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 10, 2013

” When one of my residential architecture clients finally reaches out and calls Fivecat Studio , these are some of the thoughts they may start with. Most of our clients are first time builders. They think they know what they want, how much it will cost and how long it will take to design and build it. Sound familiar?

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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

JULY 5, 2017

It was a name on which we could begin to build our new brand of architecture. Michael Graves, Richard Meier, Zaha Hadid; each built a firm and a strong brand using their own names. For the rest of us though, creating a new entity filled with character and creativity will help us build a memorable impression.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 2, 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. If its a development project, what is the marketing strategy to sell it? With clients? Click here to learn how. Among team?

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Oscia is the CEO of Boiled Architecture and the co-Founder of BIG Oakland, a new coworking space in Oakland, CA created exclusively for members of the building industry. It was about this time that I decided to get serious about starting a coworking space for the building industry. Running the numbers on business development.

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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. Beth’s goals and the company goals were the same: focus on business development to be a firm owner.

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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. If its a development project, what is the marketing strategy to sell it? This was a development project. With clients?

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 15, 2014

As many of you may already know, tomorrow is a big day for small firm architects. . Lean” has been associated with increasing productivity and quality in the software development, construction, healthcare, and manufacturing industries. Join other small firm practitioners at the Business of Architecture Summit.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Working with many architecture firms over the past several years our agency, Archmark Architect Branding & Marketing, has been approached by many architects who have struggled to establish a consistent, repeatable, and reliable process to attract new clients and projects.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 28, 2017

I speak with or communicate online with small firm architects almost every day. I want to know with what members of our small firm community are struggling, so that we at EntreArchitect might develop resources to help you build a better business. Every firm is expected to have exceptional design skills.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I can only imagine the connections I could have enjoyed if I focused on building my email list to its fullest potential. 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. Keep it simple.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2018

If it’s a development project, what is the marketing strategy to sell it? 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. Our business development process is primarily through social media and online publication.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 5, 2015

One of the keys to success for small firm architects is client satisfaction. Keep the client happy throughout the project and that happy client will lead you to more happy clients. Our clients don’t like surprises. Remember that your client most likely has no experience with the architectural process.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Across their work is an emphasis on reconfiguring the relationship between building users and the surrounding environment. While embracing modern technology, the firm celebrates unique local architectural expression.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 26, 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. With clients? How involved was your client throughout the design process? Click here to learn how. Project Name.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 30, 2018

Clients see us as all the same. We are expected to know the codes and technical details required to construct safe and healthy buildings. In the eyes of our clients, we are all the same… unless we do something to stand out from the crowd. My firm does it differently than the rest. We’ve developed a process that’s fun.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2018

If its a development project, what is the marketing strategy to sell it? This client is the older brother of a childhood (and current) friend. When the timing worked for his family to build a new home… we were the first call. Withheld at clients request. With clients? Photography Credit. Brian McWeeney.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 24, 2021

On the left side of the layered PDF, you’ll notice two layers, these are the plans you build in your business. Once you’ve identified them, you then build an outreach plan (or referral plan) to strengthen and nurture the relationship you have with them. Layer #5: Client Experience. The Two Plans. Let me explain.

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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

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. If its a development project, what is the marketing strategy to sell it? Spec build- no fee structure. With clients?

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 12, 2014

I can only imagine the connections I could have enjoyed if I focused on building my email list to its fullest potential. 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. Keep it simple.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 19, 2018

Engineering Ventures, Resilient Buildings Group. Firm Address. 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? Project Location. Hanover, NH. UK Architects. Architect’s Name.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 20, 2015

An efficient process of architecture is all about choices and obtaining decisions from some clients takes the patience of a saint. Missing deadlines or, even worse, not managing the expectations of your client, can destroy a working relationship in one meeting. Power of a Being the Best. Photo Credit: Pixabay / stevepb.

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