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Feb 14 2017

How To Transition from CAD to BIM in 4 (Not So) Simple Steps

How To Transition from CAD to BIM It may be one of the biggest decisions an experienced small firm architect will make; to BIM or not to BIM? I have shared on this topic before over at the podcast, but times have changed. Today, I think that question is no longer valid. The decision is […]

Jan 31 2017

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 […]

Jan 24 2017

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 […]

Jan 20 2017

EA153: Pursuing Your Passion as a Small Firm Architect [Podcast]

How to Pursue Your Passion as a Small Firm Architect Most architects are born dreamers, but we tend to be afraid to pursue those dreams. Often our dreams are stuck in our head and it’s hard to find a way to reach them. Success in achieving our greatest goals can only occur if we… start. Make a […]

Jan 17 2017

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. […]

Jan 13 2017

EA152: 10 Steps for Creating Standard Operating Procedures for Architects [Podcast]

10 Steps for Creating Standard Operating Procedures for Architects Michael Gerber, the author of The E-Myth Revisited, said, “Organize around business functions, not people. Build systems within each business function. Let systems run the business and people run the systems. People come and go, but the systems remain constant.” This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Simple SOPs: 10 […]