Mark R. LePage, Author at EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects Page

Oct 06 2013

How To Find Your First Architecture Client

“How do I get noticed when I am first starting an architecture firm? I have no portfolio of my own to show clients. How do I get that first solo project?” I receive comments and emails on a regular basis asking these or similar questions. (Shout out to Andrew and Samantha most recently.) I’ve shared […]

Sep 29 2013

Top Five Apps for Architects in Daily Practice

The following is a guest post written by my friend Andrew Hawkins. He’s an active member of the Texas Society of Architects, a LEED Accredited Professional and the President of Hawkins Architecture based in College Station, Texas. When Andrew is not running his busy firm or finding ways to be more productive using his iPad, he writes […]

Sep 22 2013

To See Change in Your Life… Be Intentional

Since dedicating all my waking moments to growth at Fivecat Studio, the development of Entrepreneur Architect and all its associated support mechanisms, the duration of those waking moments have become unreasonable and quite unhealthy. Sleep has become a luxury. We’ve succeeded in reaching all the goals set by my 12/12/12 Project almost 1 year ago and […]

Sep 16 2013

How Much Will It Cost to Start My Own Architecture Firm?

That is a question that many of my readers ask me each week. The answer will certainly differ depending on whom you ask. When architects ask me how much it will cost to launch an architecture firm, I say, “as much as you need.” Below I will discuss the very basics required to launch a […]

Sep 08 2013

How To Make Money as an Architect

The number one question, I am asked each week is, “How can I make more money as an architect?” Through my twenty years of experience, I’ve come to realize that much of our financial struggles are due to very simple problems. Yes. We have huge issues in our profession with which we must address, but […]

Sep 01 2013

Success and Failures of a Small Firm Architecture Studio

If you’re not failing, then you’re not pushing yourself enough… and real success will never come. The current edition of Residential Architect magazine includes a feature titled, Rebound. It leads with a story about my firm, Fivecat Studio. I shared my story with Cheryl Weber (one of my favorite trade writers) about some of the […]