When Annmarie and I launched Fivecat Studio, we were “young and dumb”. We were optimistic and enthusiastic, but we didn’t know what we didn’t know. We were 29 years old, had a dream of starting our own firm and jumped. I always knew I would own my own firm. I’m a born entrepreneur. What I did not know though, was how hard business would be. Blessed with friends who needed architectural services for their new restaurant, we signed a contract and thought we were on our way. We thought that was … [Read more...]
Five Fundamentals I Wish I Knew Before Launching My Architecture Firm
When Annmarie and I launched Fivecat Studio, we were "young and dumb". We were optimistic and enthusiastic, but we didn’t know what we didn’t know. We were 29 years old, had a dream of starting our own firm and jumped. I always knew I would own my own firm. I’m a born entrepreneur. What I did not know though, was how hard business would be. Blessed with friends who needed architectural services for their new restaurant, we signed a contract and thought we were on our way. We thought that was … [Read more...]
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 sacrificed the other things in their lives to reach that ultimate level of success. That ultra high level of achievement requires intense dedication and focus on that one single thing. I … [Read more...]