EntreArchitect

APRIL 16, 2010

From Architectural Record: It seems like everyone these days is constantly plugged into their technological devices, tweeting their whereabouts, Facebooking their statuses, and publicizing anything and everything about themselves. Companies are even engaged in the phenomenon, using social media tools to market their products and services. But for architects, do these online pursuits pay off?

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 9, 2010

A member of the Entrepreneur Architect LinkedIn Group posted a discussion about what to do when one is unemployed. I invite you to contribute to the conversation as well, by joining the group and posting your thoughts. Here is my response to John: Having never been unemployed, I cannot talk from experience on how best to manage that experience. But, I did start my own firm with my architect wife, from scratch, with no clients and no money.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2010

The year 2009 was a very tough time for business. As we move our way past first quarter 2010, we’re starting to see a bit of improvement; a few rays of sunshine among the clouds. We are not yet seeing 2007 numbers, but things are certainly moving in the right direction. I have discussed how WE made it through the storm over at our LinkedIn Group.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 1, 2010

When a potential client hears your firm’s name, what do they feel? When they see your logo, what do they think? Your designs? Your studio? Your vehicle? Even the clothes you wear? What do they represent in the marketplace of architectural design? All these things, together, are your brand. In his book, Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking , Malcolm Gladwell describes in detail how decisions are made within the first few seconds of an impression.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 3, 2010

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