I relaunched Entrepreneur Architect on December 12, 2012 as an online resource for sole proprietors, small firm architects and students of architecture. It is my mission to share everything I know about succeeding in the profession and I encourage every other architect to do the same. The most successful organizations are built around great teams […]
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Conversion Rates for a Small Firm Architect
The last fifteen years has been one wild ride for Fivecat Studio. We have survived two recessions, several natural disasters and a major terrorist attack within 40 miles of our front door. The confidence level of our clients has been riding the roller coaster of an uncertain, unpredictable economy. Project conversions have been up and […]
Be Better
I had many interesting conversations with architecture students while I was in Chicago. It was very interesting that many of them had similar questions to those I receive every day from the licensed architects who follow this blog. Some were concerned about finding a job. Others wanted to know about how to start their own […]
EA012: How Business Consultants Will Help Small Firm Architects Build Better Businesses with Rena Klein [Podcast]
Rena Klein, FAIA is a teacher, a speaker, an author and principal of RM Klein Consulting; a firm offering a variety of services aimed at small firm architects. On this episode of the Entrepreneur Architect podcast, Rena and I discuss the many ways a business consultant may help you build a better business. We talk […]
The Architect’s Liability: Retaining Records and Documents
This week, Annmarie and I organized, coordinated and began to make the “big move”. If you don’t know about our plans, you may want to read more at an article I shared a couple weeks back. The new studio is still being constructed, but we have much to do before we need to move anything […]
Entrepreneur Architect Academy 010 | Eight Steps to a Happy Client
“I’ve been saving for years and I finally have enough to move forward.” “I’ve been dreaming of this day for years. I know exactly what I want.” “I’ve been living in this dream house for years, if only in my head.” “I have more than enough money saved to get what I want.” “If I […]
Entrepreneur Architect Academy 006 | My 12 Hard-Earned Lessons for Hiring the Right Staff
You started your own firm. Congratulations. Whether it was a planned life strategy or an involuntary response to the miserable “downsized” economy, you’ve made the right choice. In this profession, being an Entrepreneur Architect is the single best decision you will ever make. (Tweet That) Your future is now up to you. Your success or […]
Entrepreneur Architect Academy 005 | Five Rules of Successful Leadership
We have explored many subjects during these past few weeks. I hope you are finding this series interesting, insightful and inspirational. If so, please share them with every architect you know. We started the Entrepreneur Architect Academy with a session on Personal Productivity. Without understanding the basic fundamentals of being efficient with your time, making the […]
Entrepreneur Architect Academy
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, […]
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 […]
5 Podcasts Every Entrepreneur Architect Should Be Following
Podcasts (an episodic digital series of audio or video files subscribed to and downloaded through web syndication or streamed online to a computer or mobile device) are a great way to learn the lessons about business that many of us lacked during architecture school. Below are my 5 current favorites: EntreLeadership | Dave Ramsey w/ Host Chris LoCurto One of the most […]
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