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Jun 11 2019

The Order of Operations

The Critical Differences Among Mission, Vision, Purpose, Strategy and Goals Are you confused about the difference between mission and vision? Or, between purpose and mission? You’re not alone. I am frequently asked about the differences among mission, vision, purpose, strategy and goals… and where do values fit in? Many people don’t care about definitions. That’s […]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Categorized: Business, Leadership · Tagged: Goals, Mission, Purpose, Strategy, Values, Vision

Sep 26 2017

Two Perspectives You Need to Launch a New Business as a Small Firm Architect

I recently reached a very big milestone. About eighteen months ago I dropped my daughter off for her first full day with her childminder (home-based daycare for non-Brits.) She was six months old and I was filled with those new parent anticipations: nervous, desolate, excited, hopeful. Not only was it a big day as a […]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Categorized: Business · Tagged: careers, Goals, new firm, Planning, Vision

Jun 27 2017

10 Simple Steps To Develop a Lasting New Habit

How To Establish a New Habit In the back of your mind, every day, there is a goal that you want to accomplish. Whether it’s a new strategy, a new business process or a personal change in your life; it sits back there, day after day, scratching at the door, wanting to be let out. […]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Categorized: Uncategorized · Tagged: Goals, Habits, health, proess

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 Today, I think that question is no longer valid.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 […]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Categorized: Business · Tagged: BIM, Business Systems, CAD, Goals, software, Systems, technology

Jan 10 2017

My ONE Word for 2017

How to Achieve Your Goals as a Small Firm Architect In December of 2015, in preparation for the coming year, I recorded a podcast episode and published an article describing my idea for establishing just one goal for 2016. Instead of picking numerous goals in every area of my life, I would set just ONE Goal. My ONE […]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Categorized: Business · Tagged: Goals

Dec 22 2015

Mastering the Art of Delegation

Last week I published a podcast episode titled, Success in 2016 with Just ONE Goal, where I shared my thoughts on goal setting. For years I have set numerous goals, in every part of my life, with all good intention and desire to achieve each goal by the deadline set. Does that sound familiar? I […]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Categorized: Business · Tagged: Architects, goal setting, Goals

Nov 02 2015

Hard Work + Consistency = Success

100 Days, 100 Photographs This past Saturday marked 100 Instagram posts in a row for my son James. He’s a talented photographer and one hundred days ago he decided to launch an account on Instagram, dedicate it to fine artful photography and post every day. Each morning he rises at 5:00am, edits his selection and […]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Categorized: Business, Leadership · Tagged: Consistency, Goals, podcast, small victories, Success

Aug 03 2015

Building a Culture of Transparency at Your Architecture Firm

This is a guest post by Todd Reding, the Chief Operations Officer and Vice President for Investments at Charrette Venture Group. How Much Should We Share With Our Employees? Some design firms have a culture of secrecy. Few people outside of the partners know anything about the finances, the vision or the ways in which the […]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Categorized: Business · Tagged: financial management, Goals, transparency

May 11 2015

6 Critical Lessons From My First 24 Months in Business

This week, I am sharing a guest post by my friend Eric Reinholdt. Last fall Eric shared his thoughts on how architects should best be using Houzz. Today, in honor of his 2 year anniversary in business at 30X40, he shares 6 important lessons he’s learned along the way. Eric has authored several books on architecture, his […]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Categorized: Business · Tagged: Branding, Goals, making things

Dec 08 2014

The 12/12/12 Project: Two Years Later

This coming Friday is December 12th. Two years ago on December 12, 2012 I launched my 12/12/12 Project and announced my plans at the introductory episode of the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast. If you were following this blog “way back when,” I thank you for your continuing support. If you are newer to this platform and have […]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Categorized: Uncategorized · Tagged: 12/12/12, Goals, Planning

Apr 13 2014

We Are What We Repeatedly Do

Focus your vision, set your goals and take action. That is the only formula for success. Whatever it is that you may want to accomplish, taking action is the difference between reaching your goals and floundering in stagnation until ultimately failing. Action though, is only the first step. Repeatedly taking action with consistency will lead […]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Categorized: Business, Motivation · Tagged: Consistency, Dreams, Goals, Visions

Jan 14 2013

Entrepreneur Architect Academy 002 | Your Life Plan: Personal and Business Planning

What do you want to accomplish in your life? Specifically. Do you want to be “rich and famous”? Do you want to spend more time with the ones you love? Here’s another secret that the experts don’t tell you… you can’t do both. People who reach the pinnacle of financial success, in any profession, have […]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Categorized: Academy Blog Series, Business · Tagged: Business Plan, Dreams, Goals, Life Plan, Mission, Visions

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