EntreArchitect

MAY 3, 2016

As we move into a new month, we are shifting our focus to a new category of small firm success. All throughout the month of May, we will be diving deep into the subject of Client Fulfillment. How do we best serve our clients? How do we manage expectations and keep our clients happy?

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

Almost 40 tips for Starting an Architecture Firm. After obtaining my license as an Architect in New York, I brainstormed several long term goals and decided to start a personal blog, develop design projects, and learn everything that I could about starting an architecture firm. Time management will be difficult.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 31, 2015

I thought this post would provide us with some inspiration when designing our own workspaces. If you haven’t yet seen Modernize, it’s another great place to find ideas and gain inspiration when working with our residential clients. Keep a Library of Inspiration. Your Sanctuary from a Chaotic World.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. Ranging in size, geography and expertise, these 26 studios came out on top in the Best Firm Categories. Order your copy today.

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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. Firm Address. It’s a great place for future clients to see the quality of our homes in person. With clients? Project Name.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Christiana Karagiorgi: Simplicity and minimalism in terms of appreciating and regenerating local values of the “topos” together with an approach into the meaning of “life through nature” were the main ideas that inspired for this project.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 1, 2018

We may even perform the calculations explained in the free EntreArchitect Profit Course and discover the amounts of revenue needed to flow into our firms in order to be profitable. Will our clients pay that amount? As a small firm entrepreneur architect, profit makes everything better. Profit allows us to give more.

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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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EntreArchitect

MARCH 2, 2014

We were 29 years old, had a dream of starting our own firm and jumped. I always knew I would own my own firm. As I look back on the early days at Fivecat Studio, here are the five business fundamentals that I wish I knew before launching my own firm. I loved to talk about our firm and we were great at marketing.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 22, 2021

Supervisors supervise, mangers exercise control, but leaders inspire. Followers need to be inspired to follow. It is important to understand our profession, but it also important to understand the industries surrounding us and the industries of those who will become your clients. Learn from others. Gain Experience.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 26, 2016

We may even perform the calculations explained in the free EntreArchitect Profit Course and discover the amounts of revenue needed to flow into our firms in order to be profitable. Will our clients pay that amount? As a small firm entrepreneur architect, profit makes everything better. Profit allows us to give more.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 1, 2016

How to Lead a Team as a Small Firm Architect. Throughout the month of March, each post here on the blog, each episode at the podcast , at the newsletter and out on social media , we will be sharing content about what it takes to be a great leader as a small firm architect. As Entrepreneur Architects, we are all leaders.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 10, 2017

How to Achieve Your Goals as a Small Firm Architect. Inspired by one of my all-time favorite books, The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results , written by Jay Papasan and Gary Keller, my ONE Goal was to be the primary focus for the next twelve months of 2016. My ONE Goal. The ONE Goal Experiment.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Author and Peak Performance Master Tony Robbins, says, “The secret of unleashing your true power is setting goals that are exciting enough that they truly inspire your creativity and ignite your passion. For years, I planned on owning my own architecture firm. When deadlines are not set, our tasks drag on and clients lose confidence.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 25, 2021

The firm has been successful in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that makes everyone—regardless of who they are or what position they hold—feel equally involved in and supported in all areas of the workplace. CO is proud to have a firm composition of 55% Women, and 44% Minority, out of a total staff of 144. Justice + Equity.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm. Every firm, with any experience, has many of these processes already in place. Our complete Pre-Design Client Questionnaire template is included with your purchase of our Foundations: Business Forms and Checklists for Architects package. Listen carefully.

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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? What inspires you?

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

One platform may be your personal favorite over the many others, but are your prospective clients enjoying their time on that same platform? Maybe its a powerful video, awe-inspiring photo or an interesting article. Where are our clients making the decisions that lead them to hire us? We have all seen content go “viral”.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

DON’T GET CAUGHT UP IN “OLD GUARD” FIRMS. Firms need to embrace the ideas, energy and enthusiasm of young people. Make sure emerging professionals are valued in the firms you are interviewing with for full-time employment. DON’T GET UPSET BY CLIENTS THAT THINK THEY KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT ARCHITECTURE. Be patient.

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Portland Architecture

JUNE 13, 2023

For me, like many, Gradient provided an introduction to the work Linden, Brown, which is the latest in a succession of award-winning local small firms founded by architects formerly with Portland’s Allied Works (including Waechter Architecture, Lever Architecture, and Beebe Skidmore). They took inspiration from the site itself.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 16, 2015

Author and Peak Performance Master Tony Robbins, says, “The secret of unleashing your true power is setting goals that are exciting enough that they truly inspire your creativity and ignite your passion. ” For years, I planned on owning my own architecture firm. Brainstorm everything worth pursuing. It was never in doubt.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 19, 2017

One platform may be your personal favorite over the many others, but are your prospective clients enjoying their time on that same platform? Maybe its a powerful video, awe-inspiring photo or an interesting article. Where are our clients making the decisions that lead them to hire us? We have all seen content go “viral”.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2011

From OptimaWeb.com: Faced with the natural constraints of client-based business, architects often dream of the freedom that could arise from developing their own building projects. The post David Hovey, FAIA, Entrepreneur Architect appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 3, 2017

EntreArchitect was launched to inspire architects to build better businesses. Build a business that thrives, with systems to allow you to create the architecture that makes the world more beautiful and improves the lives of your clients. We must commit to making change in our own studios. Shift paradigms. It Is Up To You. Start today.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Throughout the 20th century, architects found ample inspiration in the country’s architecturally fertile history. With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. How are these architecture firms ranked?

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 15, 2021

There are a myriad ways each of us can impact the profession, serve clients and the public, and design a better built environment. If you studied architecture but are thinking there is a different way you want to apply your skills than working for a firm, please go do it. This is trend I wish more people in our profession embraced.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 31, 2022

We’re delighted to introduce a NEW Best Firm Category to the 11th Annual A+Awards : Best X-Small Firm. Firms employing 1-5 staff are invited to throw their hats in the ring: Start Submission. If I asked you to describe the portfolio of a firm with five or fewer employees, what types of projects would you envision?

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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. The post A Holiday Challenge: Full Media Blackout appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 20, 2018

We struggled to launch our firms, often without the education or a firm knowledge of the basic fundamentals of business. We searched for the best clients and we serve them each, to the best of our ability. If we were employed by a larger firm, we would never have the flexibility or the freedom that we so cherish.

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Architizer

APRIL 7, 2022

Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletter. . Equity is a recurring critique of sustainability, and this can also hold true when it comes to ethically sourced materials, which small firms and low-cost affordable projects many assume will come with an increased budget.

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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. Understanding the specific market you choose to serve is the first step in successfully marketing your firm, online or off. What inspires you? What is the one thing that sets your firm apart?

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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

MAY 12, 2014

Entrepreneur Architect was launched to inspire architects to build better businesses. Build a business that thrives, with systems to allow you to create the architecture that makes the world more beautiful and improves the lives of your clients. appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 1, 2010

When a potential client hears your firm’s name, what do they feel? Your brand tells a potential client, as well as your current clients, who you are and what you represent. It may be wonderfully inspirational. appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Your designs?

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EntreArchitect

MAY 22, 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? If you don’t know how, learn how by downloading our free course: Profit for Small Firm Architects today at EntreArchitect.com/FreeCourse. LePage: 00:01 .

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

I hope you are finding this series interesting, insightful and inspirational. Whether we are running a firm of 1 or 100, it is leadership that will determine the success or failure of a firm. The fate of your firm sits squarely in your hands. We have explored many subjects during these past few weeks.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

We’ve held a top 3 position on Google since launching the website and literally built the firm with inquiries from local prospects searching for Westchester Architects. For me, Twitter is better for connecting with other professionals than for finding my next client. I focus my efforts on using these channels most effectively.

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