There has never been a better time for architects to practice independently. Computers, the Internet, and cell phones all foster an easier way of practicing remotely. Yet to many architects, the thought of working alone, doing most (if not all) of the tasks on a project seems daunting, unprofitable, menial. However, the Sole Practice business […]
The Simple Profitable Power of 1%
There’s a very simple, easy method to demonstrate to your staff the critically important issue of how to constantly improve effectiveness and efficiency. We have all heard the phrase, “work smarter, not harder” and yet I would venture to guess that few of us really understand how to apply that lesson on a daily basis. […]
They Try to Publish…
And Thus They Perish
Starting out in architecture on your own, not as an intern, or a middle career employee, those of us who want personal expression in design see two venues: competitions that are open to anyone or publication of what you have done. You know you have the chops. You are convinced that what you do has […]
Pricing Creativity with Author
Blair Enns (Transcript)
This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 219, Pricing Creativity with Author Blair Enns. Listen to this podcast episode or download the audio file here. ***Start Transcript*** Promo: 00:00 Do you know how to calculate the exact amount you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20 percent profit on that […]
Almost 40 Tips for Starting an Architecture Firm
This article was written by architect Timothy Ung of JourneyofanArchitect.com. It is being republished here at EntreArchitect.com with permission from the author. Enjoy! Editor’s Note: Timothy has an updated version of this article here. Almost 40 tips for Starting an Architecture Firm After obtaining my license as an Architect in New York, I brainstormed several long […]
The 14 Books Every Future Architect Should Read
Are you looking to get a degree in architecture? Or have you recently graduated and feeling the disassociation from studio life (all about you and your ideas) and starting at the bottom of work life? Once in a while I get questions from people like you asking for advice and recommended reading. After responding to […]
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 […]
4 Simple Marketing Strategies of SALA Architects
Marketing Strategies for Residential Architects This past week, I had the great opportunity to join the co-founder of SALA Architects, Dale Mulfinger, FAIA over at EntreArchitect Podcast. It was a fantastic discussion about how SALA was founded and the journey to where Dale finds himself today as a principal at the firm, a teacher and […]
The Journey to Success Begins Within You
This is a guest post written by my friend Taylor Schaub, a 4th-year undergraduate architecture student at the Illinois Institute of Technology. She’s pursuing a Bachelor of Architecture degree with a minor in Business. Although she does not have a website, she can be found on LinkedIn, Instagram, and as a previous guest on Life […]
The 10 Business Books Every Entrepreneur Architect Should Have In Their Library
Every August, the kids and I pack up the Suburban and head north to a row of small houses perched along the banks of the St. Lawrence River. Arcadia Park is located at Fishers Landing, New York and one of those tiny former fishing cottages is owned by my mom and dad, aka Mata and […]
The Passion Profit Cycle of Success [Archive]
This Entrepreneur Architect community has grown tremendously these past 12 months. If you are new to the community, “Welcome!” With that thought in mind, I will periodically share some of my favorite posts from the Entrepreneur Architect archive. This post, from October 2012 (two months before the 12/12/12 relaunch), is one of my favorites. […]