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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EntreArchitect

JULY 19, 2018

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? Were there any conflicts with clients or contractors during the process? Project Name. River House. Project Location.

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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. Firm Address. Good client relations and good PR to keep our name out there. With clients? Click here to learn how.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 22, 2022

When I worked with her, Beth was a project manager at a small civil engineering firm. Her mountain was to become a principal in the firm, but that was probably seven years off. Beth was driven and extremely competent and loved by clients. In three years, she wanted to be an associate. Division of labor: You have your job.

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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. Firm Address. Marketing strategy was to get it published in numerous magazines concurrent with sale. With clients?

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2018

Firm Address. 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. We did not sell the house from the open house, but we did secure 4 other jobs from clients who attended that open house. With clients?

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 22, 2021

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. If you work in a large firm, there are those who are privy to things that may not be apparent to those who you normally engage. Learn from others. Gain Experience.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 13, 2018

It was a fantastic discussion about how SALA was founded and the journey to where Dale finds himself today as a principal at the firm, a teacher and an author of several books published by Taunton Press. Here are 4 strategies that SALA Architects has used to grow their residential architecture firm: Write.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

It was a fantastic discussion about how SALA was founded and the journey to where Dale finds himself today as a principal at the firm, a teacher and an author of several books published by Taunton Press. Here are 4 strategies that SALA Architects has used to grow their residential architecture firm: Write.

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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

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Save Time and Make More Money By Developing a “Signature Package” Do you spend too much time creating custom proposals and delivering custom work to your clients? Nine times out of ten, my business coaching clients answer this question with a definitive YES. It feels generous, personalized and valuable.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

And sometimes I forgot to do important things entirely, which made me look unprofessional to my clients and cost me more opportunities than I care to count. My business feels more polished and professional to clients and to people I’m collaborating with because I have processes in place to support those interactions.

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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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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Years before launching Entrepreneur Architect, I published a quarterly newsletter for my own residential architecture firm, Fivecat Studio. 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.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Residential Architect magazine sent me an email today introducing a new video series, Value of Residential Architecture. The description included with the email is as follows: Residential Architect magazine introduces a new video series that explores the importance of residential design and the value architects bring to the housing industry.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

During college I worked for a firm for only 6 months, before I threw up my hands and quit. This firm never made it onto my resume or portfolio even though I did some great drawings there. Your Interns Could Be Your Future Clients. What if you viewed your junior staff as one day they might be your future client?

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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. Every potential client starts their search for an architect with a very specific list of expectations and assumptions. “Your brand is the totality of how your audience sees, talks about, and experiences your firm. .

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 1, 2012

We recently recommended one of our consultants to a client. Our client was happy and we were looking good. The client needed the report to move to the next phase and the consultant lead the client (and us) to believe that they would deliver the report promptly. Our client was NOT happy. I called to follow up.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Every magazine and blog is running an article about how to plan for 2014. This quiet time would clear my mind and prepare me for the “chaos” that is running a small firm architecture studio. An urgent email sent by an concerned client can quickly ignite into an inferno if not attended to promptly. Scan Email.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 23, 2021

All of this leads to missing out on potential new clients and revenue growth. We love referrals because how easy they turn from a prospect to a client. When you are referred to a new prospective client, you start with an advantage. In the case of an introduction, we aren’t sure who is the buyer or prospective client.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Whether you want to be published in national magazines or looking to get noticed by the homeowners around the corner, you can’t reach your audience without marketing. What range of budgets do your clients have? Who are your clients? Should you advertise in local newspapers, magazines or online? So, how does it work?

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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.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 19, 2011

And with each month unused, the software weighed on us: waiting for the right time, the right project, the right client, the right phase, the right people to put on the project, the right people to train… Sound familiar? It takes great leaps of faith that BIM will actually help your firm be more efficient. More accurate.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

Every architect has a dream of having their work published in books and magazines. Publication is a form of social proof indicating that our designs are worthy of our prospective clients’ attention. Some in regional lifestyle magazines and others in national journals. For others, its a marketing strategy.

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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. appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. When they see your logo, what do they think? Your studio?

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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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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 24, 2014

He was recently named a 40 Under 40 honoree by Building Design+Construction magazine. . 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. Be patient.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

During college I worked for a firm for only 6 months, before I threw up my hands and quit. This firm never made it onto my resume or portfolio even though I did some great drawings there. Your Interns Could Be Your Future Clients. What if you viewed your junior staff as one day they might be your future client?

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 26, 2007

The February issue of Architect magazine includes an article written by Fred Bernstein titled, Getting The Publicity You Need. firm she lead as president for five years, and moved across town to her new position as the head of public relations for the Pritzker Prize winning architect, Santiago Calatrava.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 10, 2007

The September issue of Architect magazine had a very interesting article about Segal. No clients. Without clients to rein in his aesthetic choices, Segal has also won a slew of local and national design awards.). Jonathan Segal : Architect, Developer, Contractor, Owner. No partners. Not jealous yet?

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 31, 2007

When I launched our firm’s website back in 1999, there were few architects online. We started Fivecat Studio with no clients and no cash. A few friends commissioned us to design small residential, retail and restaurant projects. Unless you’re not interested in new clients, it is essential that you are online.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

The post It Pays to be Nice appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. She read what I had posted and decided to file my name for future reference, knowing that she would soon want to renovate her home. It pays to be nice… and there’s some more proof for you.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2014

From the point of view of our clients, great architecture is where we start. So, yes, great design is important, but it’s not what’s going to keep our clients happy? The first step, before you ever put your pen to sketch paper, is to know what your client is looking for. We’re in the Client Happiness Business.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 20, 2014

One upside of working many jobs is that you get to experience all sorts of different project types, firm sizes, and management techniques. The firm I worked with (which happens to be the exact same one where I work now) was a start-up … I was the company’s first employee. is a very good thing.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Most firms can’t afford to sponsor visas and move people across the world. Large offices might be able to do this, but not the smaller firms that make up the majority of our profession. This probably means focusing on the larger firms in the place you want to move, or international firms who have offices in many cities and countries.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 26, 2018

You are listening to EntreArchitect podcast, so that makes you a member of our dedicated community of small firm architects. Freshbooks, the cloud based accounting software that makes running your small firm easy, fast and secure. Gusto is making payroll benefits and HR easy for small businesses. Start Transcript.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 17, 2018

Do you know if your firm is profitable? Well, you can learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. As a small firm, entrepreneurial architect. Gusto is making payroll benefits and hr easy for small businesses. LePage: .

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