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How To Build a Successful Architecture Firm With No Debt

For the first four years, Fivecat Studio could be found at a basement studio in our little cottage in the woods of Chappaqua, New York. The space was just large enough for one Dell workstation, a couple of bookshelves, a desk chair, a telephone, five cats and me. Each morning I would eat breakfast, kiss […]

My 125 Business Books for Entrepreneur Architects

Everything I have learned about succeeding in business as a small firm architect has come to me in two ways; either through trial and error (with lots and lots of error) or through the many dozens of business and “self-help” books that I’ve read over my many years as an architect. Like you, I was not taught […]

3 Key Strategies for Success as a Small Firm Architect

Patience, Promises and the Power of Being Centered There are 3 key strategies required for a successful architecture firm. Have patience and don’t over-promise. Then find one thing that clients need and become the very best at that one thing. Patience Anyone practicing architecture for more than a few months knows that patience is a prerequisite. […]

My ONE Word for 2017

How to Achieve Your Goals as a Small Firm Architect In December of 2015, in preparation for the coming year, I recorded a podcast episode and published an article describing my idea for establishing just one goal for 2016. Instead of picking numerous goals in every area of my life, I would set just ONE Goal. My ONE […]

3 Steps to a Stronger Architecture Profession

I entered the architecture 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 […]

Merry Christmas from All of Us at Fivecat Studio

Every year, Annmarie and I collaborate on creating a very special Christmas card sent to family and friends. Each one is unique, featuring our Fivecat family of furry friends. Last year, we started a new tradition of interpreting the card in video format. I hope you enjoy this year’s creation. Wishing you happy holidays from Fivecat […]