EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2018

This client is the older brother of a childhood (and current) friend. Withheld at clients request. We are a husband and wife design firm (architect husband, interiors wife). We also collaborated with my sister, who runs Edited, a lifestyles company that consists of home decor / design, fine paper goods, and event planning.

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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

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Discovering unforeseen conditions can be one of those events that tip the balance of an architectural project, causing it to spiral out of control into a flaming pile of budget over runs and angry hurt feelings. The mindset of our client matters throughout the project. Any of this sound familiar to you?

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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. It doesn’t have to be that way.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Coming up on this October 29th and 30th, the Business of Architecture Summit is the premier online event for small firm and solo practitioners who want to run a better business. I’m often asked, “Enoch, can I get clients using social media?” Business Is About Relationships. Click here to learn more.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2018

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. This is not something that happens often in private residential architecture and is always a fantastic event. With clients? Autocad and Sketchup. Among team?

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 14, 2021

Ask your clients and contacts – anyone in your database whether you really know them or not – for referrals and ask often. Within a sales strategy, the typical prospecting plan includes activities such as cold calling, joining leads groups, attending live or virtual networking events, farming a neighborhood, and more.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

In addition to providing residential architectural services for high-end small projects, Annmarie and I are advocates for homeless pets throughout Westchester County, New York. Make them a client, add them to your jobs list and serve them as you would a paying client. Run Your Own Event. Sponsor a Charity Event.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 15, 2014

As many of you may already know, tomorrow is a big day for small firm architects. . At the Business of Architecture Summit you’ll also hear from other speakers focused on small architecture firm success (you’ll also be able to pick up 10+ AIA CES LUs). Read more about the Summit by clicking here.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

We network at different chamber events, networking groups such as LeTip and BNI and other professional groups and associations. I recently went to a small dinner party with only 4 couples. It then states the types of clients we work with. I guess it depends on the content. Networking. Many of us network.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 13, 2018

His leadership as a writer gave him credibility and exposure with the publisher as well as with weekly readers… some of whom became clients. ” Dale speaks at regional home shows, for professional organizations and at business events. The publisher agreed and the series was born. Speaking is a great way to earn all three.

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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. Read on to learn about five effective marketing building blocks that contribute to architecture firm growth.

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Archmark

MAY 13, 2022

Set Up and Use Your Linkedin Profile to Find, Attract, and Connect with Your Ideal Architecture Firm Clients Archmark's Definitive Architecture Firm Marketing Guide to Perfecting Your Linkedin Profile. Have your clients or prospects ever made any of the following statements?: “We Sorry, but it’s true.

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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. When thinking about your site, think about the questions they are trying to answer: What does your firm do best?

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Put on your networking hat and find local live networking events in your area. That B2B group may be the perfect place to find your next residential client. One layer down, that event may be the perfect place to plant your seeds. You may also consider organizing your own event. And how do you ensure a happy client?

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

His leadership as a writer gave him credibility and exposure with the publisher as well as with weekly readers… some of whom became clients. ” Dale speaks at regional home shows, for professional organizations and at business events. The publisher agreed and the series was born. Speaking is a great way to earn all three.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 28, 2020

It was reassuring to know that business was still happening and clients were still in need of creative, marketing and digital services, even if some parts of the economy had ground to a halt. Your network of clients, past clients, friends and family can help. I was amazed at the new business wins that I heard. You may disagree.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 23, 2015

In addition to providing residential architectural services for high-end small projects, Annmarie and I are advocates for homeless pets throughout Westchester County, New York. Run Your Own Event. Our Pillows for Puppies event was always a great success. Sponsor a Charity Event. Reach out to those you seek to support.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 5, 2017

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. This consistency will allow you to stay “top of mind” and will encourage word-of-mouth conversations about your firm. Feature client testimonials.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 25, 2021

The events that took place mid-2020 made all of us at CO acknowledge that we could no longer ignore that racism exists, leading the firm to make a commitment to deal with social injustice by establishing a CO Justice + Equity + Diversity + Inclusion (JEDI) Task Force. Justice + Equity.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 12, 2014

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. This consistency will allow you to stay “top of mind” and will encourage word-of-mouth conversations about your firm. Feature client testimonials.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2016

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. This consistency will allow you to stay “top of mind” and will encourage word-of-mouth conversations about your firm. Feature client testimonials.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 17, 2018

Architects as events coordinators. Why then do we not extend our services to events planning as well? And if the practice manages to do an annual event well, it will definitely secure work for the same or similar events to come. Architects are master planners. Architects as writers.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

We decided to submit our proposal for an event called “Planning a Practice”, which would bring together an Architect, attorney, finance, and branding/strategic marketer to teach young architects the fundamental skills for starting their own practice. Finally, the day of the event came and we had about 30 participants for this local event.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Instead, I encourage my business coaching clients to adopt a Simplified Marketing Plan , which is both a day-to-day AND big picture plan that helps them execute their marketing efforts with ease. The post How To Systematize Your Marketing appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Get specific.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Clients are looking to wrap up projects before the holidays and often become less responsive as their own schedules fill up with their own responsibilities. News media has become so dependent on ratings that we are only presented news on events that will make us angry or sad.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

In the past, architectural firms relied on PR strategies with the help of industry publications and events. It is also helpful to decide on “topics to be shared” in advance such as news about an ongoing event or images of an on-going project and so on. How frequent should image-sharing be? Analyze the Insight.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 20, 2013

We tell our story through every point of contact our firms have with the world, both online and off. We are telling our story at networking events, at project interviews, by the way we answer our telephone, respond to email and interact with people on social media. ” Define Your Target Market.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 11, 2019

For example, unforeseen events may throw you off course. A business consultant, coach, former executive, and bestselling author, Jesse has worked in a wide range of industries including Fortune 500s, small startups, government agencies, and nonprofits. My definition: Goals are the specific, measurable actions you intend to take.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 12, 2011

What range of budgets do your clients have? Who are your clients? Should you attend local networking events? The post Great Architecture Will Not Build a Great Business appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Marketing is the action of promoting and selling products or services.

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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. A dedicated board of directors organize monthly events providing the continuing education we all need. 7 Reasons Why Small Firm Architects Should NOT Abandon the AIA.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 15, 2018

Do you know how to calculate the exact amount you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20 percent profit on that project? Learn how by downloading our free course Profit for Small Firm Architects today at entrearchitect.com/freecourse. What is it that we sell as small firm architects? Start Transcript.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 5, 2014

The panel was scheduled for the event’s first of four General Sessions. Flying to Chicago on January 2nd would have me missing the entire event. The clock was ticking, but as we approached the hotel it appeared that I would make it to the event with no time to spare. Well… that was not going to work.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 9, 2010

But, I did start my own firm with my architect wife, from scratch, with no clients and no money. Networking at local chamber of commerce events can help get you out there in the public, talking, meeting and greeting. When firms start to hire again, decision makers will recognize your efforts, as well as your name.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2016

We all have to give extra effort at times; but now it is becoming a ‘Regular Weekly Event!’ Essentially, ‘Dot-Com Internet Brokers’ act as intermediaries and are paid a Commission from a Client. Clients’ advertise Work and ‘Contractors’ bid for it, in terms of Capability and Price. PART 1: Recruitment Options. SAMANIEGOMORGAN.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

Publication is a form of social proof indicating that our designs are worthy of our prospective clients’ attention. Much like working a room at a cocktail party or a networking event, relationships happen when common connections are made. For some it’s a right of passage – a testament to hard work and years of focus.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 31, 2017

It met all our requirements; a unique building close to home, 1000 square feet and located in a bustling business district central to all our potential clients. We had big plans and we knew that we would recover the investment very quickly, as clients would soon start knocking on our new front door. We called it Survival Mode.

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