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Developing a Powerful Profit Plan for Your Architecture Firm

This is a post pulled from the EntreArchitect archives. It was originally prepared in February 2013 by my friend Steven Burns, FAIA as Step 7 of the original EntreArchitect Academy “12 Steps to Success” Blog Series. Still one of the most popular posts on the blog; in this 3-part article Steven walks us through the step-by-step process of developing […]

6 Steps To The One Thing That Matters Most

Finding clients you seek to serve, who have projects with appropriate budgets and realistic schedules is very important. Understanding business fundamentals and building systems that will lead to a healthy profitable firm is critical. Developing an effective marketing strategy that provides appropriate leads and a sales system that converts those leads to clients, may make […]

Specifications for Residential Architecture

This is a guest post by Rand Soellner; a founding member of ArCH (Architects Creating Homes, LLC). Win – Win – Win Recently the subject of specifications for residential architecture was discussed in detail on the EntreArchitect™ Podcast. This generated some interest in the subject nationwide, as it should. Why? If you are a licensed […]

How to Build a Stronger Team for Your Architecture Firm

This is a guest post by Norbert Lemermeyer of Architecture + Business. Establish an Orientation for New Employees The following outlines the standard orientation for a new employee into a small architectural office. This was my orientation some 40 years ago. Recently I talked to Tyler, a newly graduated architect and he outlined a similar experience […]

6 Changes I’ve Made To Reduce My Stress

Last week I attended the AIA Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. It was a great week of inspiration, education and connection. After 20 years in the profession and almost as many as a member of the American Institute of Architects, I began attending the annual convention back in 2013. That year I was invited to speak […]