Life of an Architect

JULY 19, 2014

A while back I wrote a post titled “ Architectural Interns ” where I stated: Other than slowing things down, interns aren’t very useful in small firms because we run fast and lean. Another year passed, the current summer arrived, and I again returned to Michael Malone Architects.

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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. The contractor wanted the issue resolved immediately. The relationship you have built with your client will be strengthened in ways that would be impossible otherwise. I was scared. What was I thinking!

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EntreArchitect

JULY 1, 2014

We’re all fairly adept at providing good design for our clients and successfully presenting to them. The only place ‘contextual’ notes are used is in detail drawings (where keynotes are not as effective for the contractors). I point it out to the contractors at the pre-bid meeting to be sure they’re aware of it.

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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

OCTOBER 28, 2012

A client requested a paint color used on a past project. In a controlled and managed way, clients, consultants and contractors, should all be able to access and contribute to the database during and after the project is completed. Frustration is often a catalyst for innovation.

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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 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. The contractor wanted the issue resolved immediately. 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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Life of an Architect

JUNE 18, 2014

I recently did a video interview as part of an ongoing AIA Small Firms Roundtable series. I was once told by my father-in-law that I would make a great contractor. What exactly was it about me that warranted him telling me that I would make a great contractor? …… it was because I’m good at yelling at people.

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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

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

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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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

I take a great deal of pride in how my drawings look and this it isn’t just me patting myself on the back, this is due to the feedback I have received from contractors and clients on how easy my drawings are to read and to navigate. This is a big one: I rarely ever dimension to finishes on plans, or to wall centers.

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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. The contractor wanted the issue resolved immediately. Manage your client’s expectations. The post White Windows appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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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

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. Gusto is making payroll benefits and HR easy for small businesses. I did exactly that.

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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 Harry Beckwith. read more ].

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