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Business training and resources for small firm entrepreneur architects.

Can Architecture Be Saved?

I entered the profession in 1993 after graduating from Roger Williams University. The day I walked through studio for the first time, I heard the stories of a struggling profession; a culture built upon the belief that architects were artists and money was for those who sell out to the masses. That story is alive […]

Business Basics for Architects: Gross Income vs. Net Income

This post is the first in a series of articles where I will focus on Business Basics for Architects. Without the business background required for success, there are many relatively simple terms and strategies that we, as business owners, need to know but were never taught. These are the critical elements of business success that […]

White Windows [Archive]

Today I am sharing an article from the early days of Entrepreneur Architect. Originally posted on February 22, 2007, it was the seventh entry on the site and was the first full length article shared. The lessons presented then are just as relevant today. Be honest, have integrity and any error, omission or mistake you may experience will always work […]

We Are What We Repeatedly Do

Focus your vision, set your goals and take action. That is the only formula for success. Whatever it is that you may want to accomplish, taking action is the difference between reaching your goals and floundering in stagnation until ultimately failing. Action though, is only the first step. Repeatedly taking action with consistency will lead […]

5 Steps To Turn Your Clients Into Raving Fans

“Design great architecture and they will come.” That’s been the mantra of architects for generations. Hang a shingle, wait for the phone to ring and you’re in business. Design an amazing project and your massive talent will have new prospects knocking your door down. Though that formula is not impossible, the reality for most of […]