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

Dec 10 2012

5 Secrets to Success from an Entrepreneur Architect

My wife and I launched our architecture firm, Fivecat Studio, in 1999. We were 29 years old. Young, ambitious and a little crazy, we started with no money and no clients. One good lead and some help from a few local architect friends gave us the courage to take a leap of faith, and we […]

Dec 06 2012

#EntreArchitectChat Transcript 120512 | Architecture School: Educating the Profession

Topic | Architecture School: Educating the Profession A complete transcript of this week’s #EntreArchitectChat Twitter Chat may be downloaded in PDF format here. Join us again next week at 9PM EST on Twitter.com.

Dec 02 2012

10 Tips to Conquer Procrastination

My name is Mark R. LePage and I am a recovering procrastinator. There… I said it. After 40+ years, I don’t have much hope of ever finding a cure, but recently I have found some ways to hang on to the wagon and stay focused on getting things done. Here are 10 tips I’m using […]

Nov 28 2012

#EntreArchitectChat Transcript 112812

Topic | Your Online Presence: Websites and Social Media A complete transcript of tonight’s #EntreArchitectChat Twitter Chat may be downloaded in PDF format here.

Nov 27 2012

The Courage to Proceed

The difference between those who succeed and those who don’t? The Courage to Proceed. Dream. Plan. Proceed. Succeed. Step 3 is the most difficult. photo credit: Express Monorail via photopin cc

Nov 25 2012

The 8th A.R.E. Division: Practical Construction Experience

I come from a family of auto mechanics and contractors, so repair and construction are in my blood. Before I was registered as a New York State architect, I worked as a carpenter and mason during summers and school breaks. As a child, I would hear my carpenter uncle speak negatively about architects and I […]