This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 224, Incremental Progress is the Key to Long-Term Success. Listen to this podcast episode or download the audio file here. ***Start Transcript*** Mark R. LePage: 00:04 EntreArchitect.com/freecourse, download it right now, we'll teach you how to build a thriving, profitable small business for your architecture firm. EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Go do it now. My name … [Read more...]
Building Science, Climate Change and The Pretty Good House (Transcript)
This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 223, Building Science, Climate Change and The Pretty Good House. Listen to this podcast episode or download the audio file here. ***Start Transcript*** Mark R. LePage: 00:00 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? It's simple to do. If you know how. Learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm … [Read more...]
Design Voice Podcast with Catherine Meng (Transcript)
This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 220, Design Voice Podcast with Catherine Meng. Listen to this podcast episode or download the audio file here. ***Start Transcript*** Mark R. LePage: 00:01 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? It's simple to do. If you don't know how, learn how by downloading our free course: Profit for Small Firm Architects … [Read more...]
Toward A New Architectural Business Model
So you call yourself an Architect too? So many people call themselves architects: the software developer, the campaign manager, the author, the enterprise strategist - so on and so forth. But can we as architects call ourselves doctors, managers or authors? The title just doesn’t seem fitting. So why is it that so many can freely call themselves architects of in their professions? It is because an architect is so much more than a person who designs buildings. An architect is an individual … [Read more...]
The Single Most Important Action You Can Take as an
Entrepreneur Architect
10 Simple Steps to Develop Standard Operating Procedures for Architects Every week, throughout the EntreArchitect Community, I hear or read questions from small firm architects struggling to find the success they seek. “How can I make more money as an architect?” “How can I find the work I want?” “How can I get my employees or contractors to do what I want them to do?” “How can I get more done?” There is one answer for all these questions. To build the business we want and … [Read more...]
How to Develop an Email Management System for Architecture Firms Using Evernote
Every day hundreds of email messages arrive in my inbox. I recently moved all my email services (personal and business) to Google Apps. Today our email is powered by Gmail, which thankfully screens the inbox and reduces my SPAM from hundreds of unwanted messages to dozens. Some SPAM still found it’s way into the Mail app on my iMac, so I sent a call for suggestions to the EntreArchitect Community. My friend Neal Pann (founder of Apple for Architects and co-host of Archispeak Podcast) … [Read more...]
Get Out!
Feeling stuck in a rut and frustrated with your business? Get out! Find a business organization to join. Attend a networking event. Meet some new people. Not only will this one simple act put your state of mind in a more positive place, you may just find your next big job. … [Read more...]
Oklahoma State University: Architecture & Entrepreneurship
Oklahoma State is developing a program called Architecture & Entrepreneurship. Every architecture school should be doing the same. Do you know of any other programs teaching entrepreneurship to architects? … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas
"Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people." (Luke 2:10) … [Read more...]
LEED AP Update
I passed the exam on Monday. I am officially Mark R. LePage, AIA, LEED AP. … [Read more...]