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Oct 19 2021

EA416: Edward Shannon – The Sole Practitioner Architecture Firm

The Sole Practitioner Architecture Firm Edward J Shannon, AIA is a Sole Practitioner Architect (SPA) in Des Moines, Iowa.  His practice specializes in small projects consisting of light commercial, residential, and historic preservation. He prides himself in being an SPA and sees the solopreneur model as an asset, instead of a liability. Mr. Shannon was […]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Tagged: Architect, Architects, Architecture, Branding, Business, Design, EntreArchitect, entrepreneur, Marketing, Profit, sole practitioner, solopreneur, Success

Oct 26 2020

A Case for the Sole Practitioner Architect Business Model

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 […]

Written by Edward Shannon · Categorized: Business · Tagged: books, Business Models, professional practice, sole practitioner, sole practitioner architects, SPAs

Jun 26 2018

Growing Beyond the Sole Practitioner (Transcript)

This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 225, Growing Beyond the Sole Practitioner. Listen to this podcast episode or download the audio file here. ***Start Transcript*** Mark R. LePage:            You are listening to EntreArchitect podcast, so that makes you a member of our dedicated community of small firm architects. Come join us on Facebook […]

Written by Sarah Rowe · Categorized: Uncategorized · Tagged: Architect, Architecture, architecture firm, Business, Design, entrepreneur, growth, Profit, sole practitioner, Success

Jun 22 2018

EA225: Growing Beyond the Sole Practitioner [Podcast]

Growing Beyond the Sole Practitioner This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Growing Beyond the Sole Practitioner with Cavin Costello of The Ranch Mine. For a full transcription of this episode, check back next week! Connect with Cavin online at TheRanchMine.com or find him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage […]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Tagged: Architect, Architecture, Business, delegate, Design, Profit, Small Firm, sole practitioner, Success

Apr 15 2016

EA119: The Sole Practitioner Architecture Firm Culture [Podcast]

When we talk about firm culture, our first thoughts lead us to a busy studio full of staff working with dozens of clients. Don’t we need a firm full of people before we can have a firm culture? What if we work alone, as many of you do? Do you have a culture? If so, […]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Tagged: Architecture, boundaries, firm culture, money, Profit, relationships, sole practitioner, studio space, Success, Systems, vibe, work hours, work life integration

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