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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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

APRIL 25, 2021

Educate, inform, and discuss. Call-to-action items generated from these initiatives: Theory of Enchantment – The purpose of the second initiative is to educate the office on systemic racism and bias by providing resources and tools that will help create spaces of inclusivity at CO and beyond.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

I have almost always worked in small firms – except for that one time when I didn’t, which wasn’t a bad year but it cemented in my mind that my skill set is better suited for a small architectural firm. Here are my Top 5 Reasons to work in a Small Architectural Firm: 1.

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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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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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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. Not just as a way to get people to the property, but also to allow our followers an opportunity to see our work in person and meet with us in an informal, party setting.

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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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Archmark

MAY 31, 2020

Perfect Your LinkedIn Profile to Attract Your Best Clients & Projects. The Definitive Architecture Firm Marketing Guide. These are actual statements from architecture clients that have been said within earshot of the architect. It’s easy to blame the clients for these statements. I designed this home/office , etc.”

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 29, 2017

Use your existing client base to identify the characteristics of your best clients. With that information, develop a profile of your “ideal” client. Click here to learn more about how we can help YOU build a better business as a small firm entrepreneur architect at EntreArchitect Academy.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 20, 2021

If you’re on the higher end, your client is likely expecting a tonne of value. A major cause of tension during construction is derived from working with out-of-date information or data. Having project information at your fingertips allows you to flow between different disciplines seamlessly and provide direction efficiently.’

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 9, 2014

Here is the list that Dariusz put together for me: Top 5 Reasons to work in a Large Architecture Firm: 1. Working on a project can be an educational experience. All of this information would be used to create a visual presentation for the client – powerpoint presentations, wall prints and brochures would be typical formats.

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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

JANUARY 2, 2022

Developed specifically for use in custom residential design, they can assist the architect in educating the client and setting expectations about the construction process. Small differences in custom residential projects, however, meant that some content was not relevant and could be ignored while other information needed to be added.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2021

It leads to clients having significantly more trust in architects who have already designed and built many successful projects, demonstrating that they have extensive experience. The acronym stands for “Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom.” The system for explaining this process is called the DIKW pyramid.

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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

An architect is an individual who can co-ordinate, organize and integrate information – a person that make words into an image – and knows how to translate an image into a physical reality. In this way people can make more informed decisions on whether they wish to choose the places they intend to rent.

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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

MAY 2, 2017

It’s a good chance for you to educate and help your ideal prospect. Another tip is to make a list of every question that a prospect or a client has ever asked you. This call to action can be a download for an ebook or another offer of value that will allow you to capture your prospect’s contact information.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

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. Get Your Firm On the Next A+List. Bates Smart.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

” Use your existing client base to identify the characteristics of your best clients. With that information, develop a profile of your “ideal” client. ” The post 7 Selling Mistakes That Cost Architects Critical Sales appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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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. A great deal of architectural education is about seeing the world through a lens of aesthetic sensibility and how to take what we see and insert strategies that bring balance and harmony.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 15, 2015

Still one of the most popular posts on the blog; in this 3-part article Steven walks us through the step-by-step process of developing a powerful Profit Plan for our architecture firm. Being a strong businessperson also earns you the respect of your clients. Clients are attracted to winners. – Mark.

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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

MAY 29, 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? If you don’t know how, learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. LePage: 00:00 . It’s simple to do.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 17, 2013

Following these comments is a guest post; originally published in the AIA Trust educational booklet, Making The Transition To Running Your Own Firm. Relative to the other expenses of a small firm, professional liability insurance is down right expensive… until you need it. Casso, Executive Director of AIA Trust.

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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

JUNE 6, 2017

Being a successful architect takes more than creating a wonderful idea and presenting it to your client. The work involved in setting up your design firm can be overwhelming and 99% of it was never taught to you in school. Lest any architect think that all structural engineers are just calculators, show them Informal.

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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. There won’t be one. Lesson 4 – Set Goals.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2016

However, in other locations, ‘Informal Casual Employment’ is still the norm. A ‘Day Release’ is given for Further Education. 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.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

It’s not your fault that after all the years of education and training you endured to become an architect you don’t know the first thing about how to run a business. Being a strong businessperson also earns you the respect of your clients. Clients are attracted to winners. Some of this information may be obvious to you.

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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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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. You know, it trickles down into the elementary and college education as well.

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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

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. I needed to educate myself.

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