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Development Jargon: Cap Rates

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Have you ever been at a real estate conference or event and heard folks slinging around jargon you are not familiar with? In the “Development Jargon” series I hope to demystify the language of development. The post Development Jargon: Cap Rates appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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5 Principles of Servant Leadership for Small Firm Architects

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I don’t think the term Servant Leadership was used during that conference, but the lessons learned during that event would forever change me as a leader. The servant-leader shares power, puts the needs of others first and helps people develop and perform as highly as possible.” ( greenleaf.org ). Servant Leadership for Architects. “A

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How To Automate Your Small Firm Architecture Studio

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As small firm architects, we are responsible for so many different roles and responsibilities. We need to meet with clients, develop and distribute marketing, respond to important email, manage our social media accounts, send invoices, collect payments and so much more. 6 Digital Tools to Automate an Architecture Firm.

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How To Get Published as a Small Firm Architect

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Any project can have a well developed detail or an interesting space. As we develop our projects at Fivecat Studio, we are continuously seeking these opportunities. Much like working a room at a cocktail party or a networking event, relationships happen when common connections are made. Don’t pitch your work. Start a discussion.

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Conversion Rates for a Small Firm Architect

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Below are two charts that present data collected throughout the history of our small firm architecture studio. The year 2004 was the year that we finally gained some traction following the dip caused by the events of 9/11. I hope you can take this information and start to develop your own charts. Prospects and Projects.

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7 Reasons Why Small Firm Architects Should NOT Abandon the AIA

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We’re spending only what needs to be spent to build a stronger firm… and much sacrifice remains. Small Firm Architects Are Saying Good Bye to the AIA. I volunteered to design, develop and launch the chapter’s first website long before many members fully understood the importance of having an online presence.

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EntreArchitect Podcast: The Top 5 Episodes of 2021

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Empowering architects to better serve the world with more than 681,000 total downloads in 2021, the EntreArchitect Podcast has grown to serve small firm architects from every corner of the planet. Daniel Stewart started using Revit in roughly 2002 after seeing it presented at an AIA San Francisco event.