Building Websites That Work for Small Firm Architects In this episode of EntreArchitect, Mark R. LePage sits down with Bryon McCartney, co-founder and CEO of Archmark, to unpack the findings of a new business report on architecture firms. Together they explore why an effective online presence has become a non-negotiable for architects who want to […]
EA602: Brad Farris – Scaling Your Firm
Scaling Your Firm In this episode, Brad Farris of Anchor Advisors shares his expertise in helping agency and expert firm owners scale their businesses and prepare for a successful exit. He breaks down common misconceptions about selling service firms, the key factors that influence valuation, and the critical steps owners should take to make their […]
EA594: George Proud – Simple Browser-based CGI for Architects
Simple Browser-based CGI for Architects In this episode, George Proud shares his journey at the intersection of architecture, design, and technology. From his early experiments with VR to co-founding Gendo, he has explored how emerging tools can enhance architectural visualization with precision and control. He discusses the evolution of Gendo, the challenges of securing venture […]
EA591: Emily Hall – Naming Your Architecture Firm
Naming Your Architecture Firm In this episode, we delve into the art and strategy of naming your architecture firm with branding expert Emily Hall, President of CVG. With over 20 years of experience in architectural marketing and business development, Emily shares her insights into the thoughtful process behind crafting a name that reflects a firm’s […]
The Architecture of Motherhood
Have you ever been afraid of growing your family and how it would impact your professional life? Many women are afraid that motherhood would force them to pause – or stop entirely – their architectural careers. We all know that architecture and motherhood both are high-pressure jobs, and the lack of flexibility that accompanies our […]
My 12 Rules for Landing Your First Job in Architecture
Being Unique Got Me Noticed In A Very Noisy World I graduated from Roger Williams University School of Architecture in 1993. The nation was slowly recovering from a recession and architects were not eagerly seeking help from intern architects. Throughout the winter before graduating, I wrote over 100 cover letters and mailed them with my standard […]