EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. These are services available to your client, but are NOT included in your basic architectural services. Through the years we have learned that not every project and not every client is a good fit for these services though.

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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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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The A+List forms a comprehensive guide to the world’s best architecture firms and is refreshed each year based on the results of the annual A+Awards program. The A+List is arranged alphabetically, with more information available by clicking on the link to each firm’s profile. You can see last season’s A+List here.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. These are services available to your client, but are NOT included in your basic architectural services. Through the years we have learned that not every project and not every client is a good fit for these services though.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 28, 2012

In 2009, Michael’s frustration over how his office was managing information brought his passions for architecture and technology together. A client requested a paint color used on a past project. He thought that his firm’s project information and specifications should be stored in a single searchable database.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 13, 2015

As small firm residential architects, the most effective and least expensive way to accomplish this process is to start online. What are the best ways to place your firm in the minds of your potential clients? Your website is the first place a prospect will land when seeking more information about you and your firm.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 29, 2015

The blog is one of the most effective tools a small firm architect can use to foster community. Small firm architects are busy people. When potential clients searched for “Westchester Architects”, they would find the first page filled with links to fivecat.com and Living Well in Westchester (which has since been retired).

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2017

Dick and I selected a neutral earth-tone color scheme and I thought the deep tan color of the Sandtone finish would look great. I never informed Dick of my decision, so this was all on me. The relationship you have built with your client will be strengthened in ways that would be impossible otherwise. I was scared.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 3, 2018

Dick and I selected a neutral earth-tone color scheme and I thought the deep tan color of the Sandtone finish would look great. I never informed Dick of my decision, so this was all on me. The relationship you have built with your client will be strengthened in ways that would be impossible otherwise. What was I thinking!?

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Rarely does our office take on a project where the clients want to cut out the construction administration portion of our jobs. This is the time when the clients get to see the house evolve and come to life – sometimes it becomes apparent that they might not have understood the drawings as thoroughly as was believed.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

For example, as a firm with only two people, Mike assumes the role of the lead designer, draftsman, receptionist, custodian of the building he owns and runs his practice from, and so on. When you start getting more clients for your business, you’ll find yourself working at all times of the day. Time management will be difficult.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 1, 2014

You may learn more about David and his firm at his website. Send him an email and say thanks for sharing such valuable information. We’re all fairly adept at providing good design for our clients and successfully presenting to them. That note also references the finish schedule. Step 4: Scheduling. Fourth is scheduling.

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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

JULY 21, 2013

With my expertise in surveying existing conditions, I launched a direct mail marketing campaign (though I had no idea that’s what it was called) aimed at local sole proprietors and small firms. We had no experience as business owners, no real savings and no clients. Annmarie and I were 28 years old.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 13, 2015

You have a business to run, a field report to finish, deadlines, a family, some hobbies, and your phone is about to ring… so you need to pick up. Much like your clients not worrying about the technical details or the blueprints of a new building. For a small architectural firm, Basecamp will cost you $20/month.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 6, 2014

He’s the founder of 30X40 Design Workshop and author of the new book, The Unofficial Guide to Houzz.com: Create a Profile That Resonates with Clients and Outranks Your Competition. . . It’s been embraced by our clients who agree with the company tagline that it’s ‘The New Way to Design Your Home’.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 28, 2013

When she finished her meal, she asked to speak with Penny to discuss the design of her restaurant. A Happy Client is the Most Valuable Member of Your Marketing Team. After months of work, we finally found a solution that met with the clients approval. Are you considering launching your own firm? No response.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 27, 2013

Are you making enough to finish each month with a profit? When we present our initial schematic designs to our client, we are selling. When I present a product or service to a prospective client, I am presenting them with something that will improve their lives. Qualify the Client. We need to talk.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 20, 2014

Dick and I selected a neutral earthtone color scheme and I thought the deep tan color of the Sandtone finish would look great. I never informed Dick of my decision, so this was all on me. The relationship you have built with your client will be streghthened in ways that would be impossible otherwise. I was scared.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 11, 2015

The encouraging footnote to that figure is that, of the businesses that start with a client on day one, the failure rate drops to just 2 out of every 10. It’s going to take time to fill your boards with work, to build a client base, and a referral network of trusted contacts. Sound familiar? There won’t be one.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 11, 2015

The Citizen Architect stays informed on local, state, and federal issues, and makes time for service to the community. I’m going to finish things by looking at a few quotes and allow them to help convey the message of today’s post. “If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 5, 2018

Do you know how to calculate the exact amount you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20% profit on that project? Learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. LePage: 00:00 . It’s simple to do, if you know how.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 23, 2007

It has gone through a few redesigns since then, but it has always been intended to simply educate our potential clients. It’s bascially a preview to our client interview. Then, when someone is looking for recommended information, fast, your lens gets him started and sends him off in the right direction.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

I stand by that comment and think that clean and easy to read architectural drawings do more than just make me feel good about my artistic side, they help convey information to the people you are creating the drawings for in the first place. This is a big one: I rarely ever dimension to finishes on plans, or to wall centers.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 19, 2018

LePage and you are listening to EntreArchitect podcast where I speak with inspiring, passionate people who shared their knowledge and expertise all to help you build a better business as a small firm entrepreneur, architect. Freshbooks, the cloud based accounting software that makes running your small firm easy, fast and secure.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 10, 2018

Well, you can learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects right now at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Freshbooks, the cloud based accounting software that makes running your small firm easy, fast and secure, spend less time on accounting, more time doing the work that you love.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 12, 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. Gusto is making payroll benefits and HR easy for small businesses.

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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

FEBRUARY 22, 2007

Dick and I selected a neutral earthtone color scheme and I thought the deep tan color of the Sandtone finish would look great. I never informed Dick of my decision, so this was all on me. Manage your client’s expectations. The post White Windows appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 24, 2017

Everything I have learned about succeeding in business as a small firm architect has come to me in two ways; either through trial and error (with lots and lots of error) or through the many dozens of business and “self-help” books that I’ve read over my many years as an architect. by Seth Godin. by Harry Beckwith.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 29, 2013

40% managing projects – client meetings, design, constructions drawings … basically the practice of “architecture” 20% managing office workflow and staff … not very fun but extremely important. Just surfing the net after an intensive architectural client meeting and come across your blog.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 18, 2014

I recently did a video interview as part of an ongoing AIA Small Firms Roundtable series. I feel very grateful for the clients, contractors and consultants that I currently work with on a daily basis. Didn’t the client/owner of the commercial building intervene at any point? It doesn’t work.

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