Back in 2006, I attended an academic program, where each week we explored one fundamental element required for a successful small business. At that point, Fivecat Studio had been up and running for several years. We launched the firm in 1999 and had a very successful startup. As I have mentioned several times in the past, […]
Finding Balance Between the Firm and My Family
Every year at this time, my family celebrates Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, my son’s birthday, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Needless to say, it’s a busy week for us. We have family visiting from near and far… grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Since Christmas Eve, we’ve been moving from one party to the […]
Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas… Looking Forward to 2013
A Fivecat Christmas Every October, my lovely wife and architect business partner, Annmarie McCarthy, starts sketching out the Fivecat Christmas greeting card. It’s been an annual tradition since before Fivecat Studio even existed and each and every year we find ourselves licking envelopes during the very last minutes of “it’s not too late”. Each set […]
My Secret to Being More Productive… in 60 Seconds or Less
How to be more productive… For years I would ask myself, “How am I ever going to get it all done?” I have so much to do… as an architect, as a leader… as a husband and a dad. And what about all my big plans? How am I ever going to reach for my […]
10 Ways Architects Can Make More Money
To successfully complete a project, an architect is responsible for making thousands of critical decisions. To complete the development of a standard residential additions and alterations project, it takes several months of focus and dedication. Many of us work long hours, long into the night, through weekends and holidays. The innovative ideas and concepts we create […]
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 […]
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