EntreArchitect Podcast with Mark R. LePage

Managing a Healthy Mindset for Successful Sales As architects, sometimes the sales process feels slimy. Sales is really about making a commitment to the people you’re working with and getting paid to make the world a better place through the work you do. How can a healthy mindset help make your small architecture firm as successful as it can be? This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Managing a Healthy Mindset for Successful Sales with Scott Bliss of Maximum Performance Management. Learn more about Scott at Maximum Performance Management and connect with him on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn. Visit Our Platform Sponsors Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto. Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. The post EA285: Managing a Healthy Mindset for Successful Sales appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

High Performance Homes with Architect Emily Mottram Are you finding that your clients are getting more and more interested in the environmental impact of their homes? Where do economics fit into high efficiency homes? Can you get your clients to consider that spending more on the build to save on energy costs in the long run? This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, High Performance Homes with architect Emily Mottram. Learn more about Emily at Mottram Architecture and subscribe to her podcast Energy & Efficiency With Emily on iTunes, or find her on Twitter and Instagram. Visit Our Platform Sponsors Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto. Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. The post EA284: High Performance Homes with Architect Emily Mottram appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

The Power of Sketching If you’re a small firm architect, you know there isn’t a whole lot of extra time in your day. Taking a short few minutes each day to be creative can really help add something beneficial to your architecture practice! This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, The Power of Sketching with Kurt Neiswender and Jamie Crawley of Coffee Sketch. Learn more about Coffee Sketch on Apple Podcasts or find Kurt and Jamie on social media @kurtneiswender and @falloutstudio. Visit Our Platform Sponsors Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto. Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. The post EA283: The Power of Sketching with Kurt Neiswender and Jamie Crawley of Coffee Sketch Podcast appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

How to be Resilient in Times of Change Small firm architects can often be overwhelmed with all the hats they’re wearing to run an architecture firm. How do you find the energy to keep on keeping on when there is a lot on your plate? This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How to be Resilient in Times of Change with Eileen McDargh. Learn more about Eileen at EileenMcDargh.com, or find her on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube. Visit Our Platform Sponsors Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto. Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. The post EA282: How to be Resilient in Times of Change appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

Life, Death, and Future of Radio Are you an avid radio listener? What’s your favorite part about radio? Do you prefer the spontaneity of radio or curating the content you want to listen to? This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Life, Death, and Future of Radio with Avery Trufelman of the 99% Invisible Podcast. Connect with Avery online at 99PercentInvisible.com, check out Articles of Interest and find her on Twitter. Visit Our Platform Sponsors Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto. Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. The post EA281: Life, Death, and Future of Radio with Avery Trufelman appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

From Full-time Architect to Full-time Tech Entrepreneur Do you want to minimize the effort on the small stuff so that you can maximize the amount of effort you’re spending on design? Is there a flexible and accessible project management tool that can help you do just that for your small architecture firm? This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, From Full-time Architect to Full-time Tech Entrepreneur with Zach Soflin of Layer. Connect with Zach at Layer.Team, or find him on LinkedIn. Visit Our Platform Sponsors Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto. Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. The post EA280: From Full-time Architect to Full-time Tech Entrepreneur appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Context & ClarityContext & ClarityFrosty & Fired Up

How to Build a Concept into a Successful Company As creative people, architects always have ideas for how to solve problems. But how can you take that concept to the next step and actually build a successful, profitable company from it? This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How to Build a Concept into a Successful Company with Scott Reynolds of UpCodes. Connect with Scott online at Up.Codes, or find him on Twitter and LinkedIn. Visit Our Platform Sponsors Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto. Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. The post EA279: How to Build a Concept into a Successful Company appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Context & ClarityContext & ClarityFrosty & Fired Up

How to Start a Public Interest Design Firm Are you a business owner who who wants to transition your small architecture firm to a public interest design firm? Maybe you’re working for an architecture firm and want to influence your team to do more work like this? You could be a student who wants more information on how to get into public interest design! This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How to Start a Public Interest Design Firm with Gilad Meron and Mia Scharphie of Proactive Practices. Learn more and get involved at ProactivePractices.org and BuildYourselfWorkshop.com. Connect with Gilad to get involved in the case studies at [email protected] or [email protected]. To get involved in coaching for women in design with Mia, reach out to Mia at [email protected] and text buildyourseelf to 444999 to add yourself to Mia’s mailing list! Visit Our Platform Sponsors Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto. Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Referenced in this episode Association for Community Design (ACD) The post EA278: How to Start a Public Interest Design Firm appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

Live from AIA 2019, Part 3 Join us for Part 3 of the conversation about what’s happening today and what is in the future for the architecture profession. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Live from AIA 2019, Part 3 with Archispeak and Inside the Firm. EntreArchitect Build Your Brand Marketing Workshop Which words and phrases should you use on your website and other important marketing material to attract the clients you want most? How do you build a brand and marketing system to ensure that you have a consistent flow of the profitable projects you need to build a healthy sustainable business? The EntreArchitect Build Your Brand Workshop is a 6-week curriculum-based program to help you develop a powerful brand and marketing systemfor your small firm. Seats are limited and enrollment will close on Friday, June 28th. Click here to learn more. Visit Our Platform Sponsors Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto. Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. The post EA277: Live from AIA 2019, <br> Part 3 appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

Live from AIA 2019, Part 2 Join us for Part 2 of the conversation about what’s happening today and what is in the future for the architecture profession. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Live from AIA 2019, Part 2 with Archispeak and Inside the Firm. Visit Our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Young Architect Conference is the live conference event for emerging professionals. Save $150 when you register with the promo code, “ENTRE”. Learn more and register at EntreArchitect.com/YoungArchitect. The post EA276: Live from AIA 2019, <br> Part 2 appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Context & ClarityContext & ClarityFrosty & Fired Up

Live from AIA 2019 Part 1 Join us for Part 1 of the conversation about what’s happening today and what is in the future for the architecture profession. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Live from AIA 2019 Part 1 with Archispeak and Inside the Firm. Visit Our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Young Architect Conference is the live conference event for emerging professionals. Save $150 when you register with the promo code, “ENTRE”. Learn more and register at EntreArchitect.com/YoungArchitect. The post EA275: Live from AIA 2019, Part 1 appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

Getting Started with Google Analytics Are you working to build a better marketing strategy for your small architecture firm? Google analytics can be overwhelming, but if you look at some of the data, you can improve your website, your marketing, and your networking with information that’s already there. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Getting Started with Google Analytics with Anastasia Guadron. Connect with Anastasia online at TheVividmark.com, or follow her LinkedIn and Instagram. Visit Our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Young Architect Conference is the live conference event for emerging professionals. Save $150 when you register with the promo code, “ENTRE”. Learn more and register at EntreArchitect.com/YoungArchitect. The post EA274: Getting Started with Google Analytics appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

Location Independent Living Have you ever felt like your love for travel doesn’t match with your static, 9-to-5 workspace? What if you designed your life around your ability to do your work from wherever you are? How can you take your firm on the road as a small firm architect? This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Location Independent Living with Xylia Buros. Connect with Xylia online at XyliaBuros.com, or follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram. Join us in Las Vegas next week for the 4th Annual Small Architecture Firm Meetup! CLICK HERE for details and to RSVP. Visit Our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Young Architect Conference is the live conference event for emerging professionals. Save $150 when you register with the promo code, “ENTRE”. Learn more and register at EntreArchitect.com/YoungArchitect. Resources Books & Blogs The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss The Suitcase Entrepreneur by Natalie Sisson Vagabonding by Rolf Potts Chris Guillebeau’s many books Travel as Transformation by Gregory Diehl Events Nomad Cruise Chris Guillebeau’s World Domination Summit (Portland, OR) DNX events worldwide Website Nomad List, great resource to find locations to be a digital nomad worldwide – you can search by items most important to you, such as weather, wifi speed, monthly rent, safety, nightlife, etc. The post EA273: Location Independent Living appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

How to Hire a 100% Remote Team for Your Architecture Firm The future of small architecture firms is the remote team. How can you build a virtual office as a small firm architect? How do you find the right people for your team? What’s the best way to organize and run your unique virtual firm? This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How to Hire a 100% Remote Team for Your Architecture Firm with Jennifer Kretschmer. Connect with Jennifer online at JKretschmer.com, or follow her on Twitter & Facebook. Join us in Las Vegas for the 4th Annual Small Architecture Firm Meetup! CLICK HERE for details and to RSVP. Visit Our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Young Architect Conference is the live conference event for emerging professionals. Save $150 when you register with the promo code, “ENTRE”. Learn more and register at EntreArchitect.com/YoungArchitect. EA268: How to Thrive with a Virtual Office [Podcast] The post EA272: How to Hire a 100% Remote Team for Your Architecture Firm appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

How to Build Your Network by Creating Meaningful, Lasting Relationships Many of us don’t understand how to figure out where we should be spending our networking time and who we should be talking with to build relationships. Who are the players in your market? Where are they? How can you get a seat at the table with your community? How can you connect with them on a personal level? This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How to Build Your Network by Creating Meaningful, Lasting Relationships with Julie Brown. Connect with Julie online JulieBrownBD.com or email her at [email protected]. Find her on social media on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Join us in Las Vegas for the 4th Annual Small Architecture Firm Meetup! CLICK HERE for details and to RSVP. Visit Our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Young Architect Conference is the live conference event for emerging professionals. Save $150 when you register with the promo code, “ENTRE”. Learn more and register at EntreArchitect.com/YoungArchitect. The post EA271: How to Build Your Network by Creating Meaningful, Lasting Relationships appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Context & ClarityContext & ClarityFrosty & Fired Up

How To Build a Brand as a Small Firm Architect No matter what business you’re in today, a lot of your business success relies on branding and marketing. What should your small architecture firm be doing to make sure that your brand is being shared correctly? This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How To Build a Brand as a Small Firm Architect with Bryon McCartney. Connect with Bryon online at ARCHMARK.co or find him on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. You can access your free web presence audit at ARCHMARK.co/EntreArchitect. Join us in Las Vegas for the 4th Annual Small Architecture Firm Meetup! CLICK HERE for details and to RSVP. Visit Our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Resources from this Episode   StoryCanvas example for a Commercial Real Estate Developer StoryCanvas example for the movie Star Wars Differences between Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations and Branding: The post EA270: How To Build a Brand as a Small Firm Architect appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Context & ClarityContext & ClarityFrosty & Fired Up

Enhancing Life Safety Through Artificial Intelligence Architects are already changing the world with building and design. If we can take that knowledge and passion combine it with technology and relationship to really change the world, what big problems could we find solutions to? How can your ideas make a difference? This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Enhancing Life Safety Through Artificial Intelligence with Meghana Joshi. Connect with Meghana online at ArchiChats.com, or follow her on Twitter & LinkedIn. Today is the LAST DAY to register for The EntreArchitect Profit Course A Comprehensive Online Course to Help Busy Architects Plan for Profit Visit Our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto. Today is the LAST DAY to register for The EntreArchitect Profit Course A Comprehensive Online Course to Help Busy Architects Plan for Profit   The post EA269: Enhancing Life Safety Through Artificial Intelligence appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

How to Thrive with a Virtual Office Have you ever considered a virtual office? The virtual environment is the future for small firm architects. What can you do to make sure that your virtual environment is as successful as it can be? This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How to Thrive with a Virtual Office with Jennifer Kretschmer. Connect with Jennifer online at JKretschmer.com, or follow her on Twitter & Facebook. TH104 – CRAN®: The Virtual Office for the Small Practice/Custom Residential Architect 1.00 LU/HSW/RIBA | 6/6/2019 | 8:00-9:00am Westgate Las Vegas | 3000 Paradise Road Learn more > Visit Our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto. Register Today at The EntreArchitect Profit Course A Comprehensive Online Course to Help Busy Architects Plan for Profit Photo from FirmBee. The post EA268: How to Thrive with a Virtual Office appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Context & ClarityContext & ClarityFrosty & Fired Up

Building Science Fight Club Most architects love the science of building. Do you want to learn how to finely detail a project for energy efficiency or weather? Sometimes we get stuck designing the way we’ve always designed. How can we integrate new knowledge and science into what we do? This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Building Science Fight Club with Christine (Cronin) Williamson. Connect online with Christine at BuildingScience.com or find her on Instagram, Visit Our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto. Register Today at The EntreArchitect Profit Course A Comprehensive Online Course to Help Busy Architects Plan for Profit Photo from FirmBee. The post EA267: Building Science Fight Club appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

How To Develop A Profitable Hourly Billing Rate for Architects How have you decided on your small architecture firm’s fees? Are you looking at market values or what competitors are charging for similar services? Is there a better way to calculate your hourly billing rate to make a profit? Follow along with the free calculator at EntreArchitect.com/BillingRateCalculator. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How To Develop A Profitable Hourly Billing Rate for Architects.   Visit Our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto. Download Our Powerful Profit Tools for FREE Access our new EntreArchitect Profit Tools video series Photo from FirmBee. The post EA266: How To Develop A Profitable Hourly Billing Rate for Architects appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

Construction in Carolina This week, Mark is going solo. Back in January of 2018, Mark shared his plans to design and build a new house with his wife and architect business partner, Annmarie McCarthy and move their family to North Carolina. Then he was back in August to update you on those plans and their struggles with the budget not cooperating with the property values of the neighborhood in which they're building. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Construction in Carolina; an update on designing and building a new home in Charlotte, North Carolina. Visit Our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30-day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto. Download Our Powerful Profit Tools for FREE Access our new EntreArchitect Profit Tools video series The post EA265: Construction in Carolina – An Update appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Context & ClarityContext & ClarityFrosty & Fired Up

Mothers in Architecture Are you a mother working in architecture, design or the construction industry and seeking a group of supportive professionals just like you? Are you a firm owner seeking to work with or hire a new member to your team? Well, then this is the episode of which you want to download and listen. This week, Mark R. LePage speaks with Bianca Beadling, Tara Wood Dozark and Elsa Contreras, co-founders of the Mothers in Architecture, Design and Construction Facebook Group. You will learn about a private forum where mothers who practice architecture will find, support, encouragement and the resources they need. You will also learn about what mothers practicing architecture need from an employer and a more productive, “mother friendly” workplace. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Mothers in Architecture. Listen now. Referenced in This Episode Mothers in Architecture Facebook Group The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Visit Our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto. Download Our Powerful Profit Tools… for FREE Access our new EntreArchitect Profit Tools video series   The post EA264: Mothers in Architecture appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Context & ClarityContext & ClarityFrosty & Fired Up

Instagram for Architects We all know Instagram for its straight forward mobile interface of beautiful scrolling images; a social media platform that is as simple to produce content as it is to consume it. Just 2 simple clicks on your smart phone… and you’ve posted a picture to your feed. Instagram is great for taking a break from work or wasting away hours of your day… that’s true. But can Instagram for Architects also be a place to find clients? At this episode of EntreArchitect Podcast, our guest says that 90% of his current projects have come as a result of his work on Instagram. Listen in as Mark R. LePage welcomes Cavin Costello of The Ranch Mine back to the show to talk about How To Use Instagram To Find The Projects You Want. Referenced in This Episode Episode 138: How To Design and Sell Modern Architecture Episode 154: How To Succeed as a Married Couple in Architecture Episode 225: Growing Beyond the Sole Proprietor Visit The Ranch Mine at their website Follow The Ranch Mine on Instagram The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Visit Our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto. Download Our Powerful Profit Tools… for FREE The EntreArchitect Profit Calculator The EntreArchitect Hourly Billing Rate Calculator   The post EA263: How To Use Instagram To Find The Projects You Want appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

Leveraging Your Skills as an Architect Beyond Traditional Practice Evelyn Lee received her Bachelor of Architecture degree with honors in 2002 from Drury University where she minored in Global Studies while playing on the Women's Soccer Team. In 2003 she received her Masters of Architecture degree from SCI-Arc. And Most recently, in 2012, Evelyn finished a dual MPA (Masters Public Administration)/MBA (Masters Business Administration) in Sustainable Management from the Presidio Graduate School. You may recognize her name Evelyn is widely published and wrote a monthly column for Contract magazine for over 3 years. She has received numerous industry awards including the 2016 40 Under 40 award for Building Design + Construction and the 2014 AIA National Young Architects Award. She currently serves as Director-At-Large for the National Board of Directors for the AIA. Listen to this episode of EntreArchitect Podcast where host Mark R. LePage discusses Leveraging Your Skills as an Architect Beyond Traditional Practice with Evelyn Lee. Learn more about Evelyn at her website Practice of Architecture. Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto. Referenced in this Episode Request Free Access at The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Leave a Rating and Review for the Podcast at iTunes Download our powerful new tool: The EntreArchitect Hourly Billing Rate Calculator The post EA262: Leveraging Your Skills as an Architect Beyond Traditional Practice [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Context & ClarityContext & ClarityFrosty & Fired Up

Behavioral Science and the Value of the Architect Why do our clients make the decisions they make? How can you differentiate your value from the value of other architects around you? This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Behavioral Science and the Value of the Architect with James Geppner. Connect with James online at Erase40.org, find him on LinkedIn, and check out the Meeting Map here! Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto. Referenced in this Episode Join EntreArchitect Membership Request Free Access at The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Leave a Rating and Review for the Podcast at iTunes Download the FREE EntreArchitect Profit Calculator. The post EA261: Behavioral Science and the Value of the Architect [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Context & ClarityContext & ClarityFrosty & Fired Up

Triple Bottom Line As you make strategic plans as a small firm architect, are you looking just at the bottom line or are you working to serve others and our world by looking at the triple bottom line: profitability, people and the planet? This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Triple Bottom Line with Kate Stephenson. Connect with Kate online at BuildHelm.com or find her online on Facebook and Instagram. Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto. Referenced in this Episode Join EntreArchitect Membership Request Free Access at The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Leave a Rating and Review for the Podcast at iTunes Download the FREE EntreArchitect Profit Calculator. The post EA260: Triple Bottom Line [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

Small Firm Networks This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Small Firm Networks with Christian Jordan of JAMB Collective. Connect with Christian online at JAMBCollective.com or find him online on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto. Referenced in this Episode Join EntreArchitect Membership Request Free Access at The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Leave a Rating and Review for the Podcast at iTunes Download the FREE EntreArchitect Profit Calculator. The post EA259: Small Firm Networks [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Context & ClarityContext & ClarityFrosty & Fired Up

  How to Live a More Fulfilling Life by Working from Your Greatest Strengths When you put your talent, knowledge and skills together, you have your strengths. When you’re working from your strengths and you work hard to develop your skills, you can leap forward further and faster. Why is it so important to work from your strengths and how can you learn to do that? This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How to Live a More Fulfilling Life by Working from Your Greatest Strengths with Halelly Azulay. Connect with Halelly online at TalentGrow.com or find her on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn. Download the free guide: Strength to Strength Activity Worksheet Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto. Referenced in this Episode Join EntreArchitect Membership Request Free Access at The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Leave a Rating and Review for the Podcast at iTunes Download the FREE EntreArchitect Profit Calculator. EA236: How to Build a Powerful Network That Works Without Feeling Icky [Podcast] The post EA258: How to Live a More Fulfilling Life by Working from Your Greatest Strengths [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

How to Build a Positive Office Culture at Your Architecture Firm We’ve all had interactions with people and companies who just make us feel good. A positive office culture goes a long way for your small architecture firm and your clients. What are you doing to create a more positive office culture at your small firm? This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How to Build a Positive Office Culture at Your Architecture Firm with Paul Rugarber. Connect with the Paul online at PDRDesigns.com, and find him on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Today is the last day to enroll in our five-week Profit Planning Workshop to help small firm architects plan for profit. Enroll now at EntreArchitect.com/ProfitWorkshop. Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Learn more at EntreArchitect.com/Gusto. Referenced in this Episode Join EntreArchitect Membership Request Free Access at The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Leave a Rating and Review for the Podcast at iTunes Download the FREE EntreArchitect Profit Calculator. The post EA256: How to Build a Positive Office Culture at Your Architecture Firm [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Context & ClarityContext & ClarityFrosty & Fired Up

Finding Clients on YouTube Years ago, people got information from blogs, articles, and written information. Today, YouTube is the second largest search engine behind Google! How can you utilize the power of video and audio to get your story out there to potential clients? This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Finding Clients on YouTube with licensed Landscape Architect, Jake Krokowski. Connect with the Jake online at JWK DESIGN, find him on Facebook or Instagram, and of course check out his YouTube. Are you interested in incorporating video into your small architecture firm? Take a moment to fill out Jake’s questionnaire here! Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Referenced in this Episode Join EntreArchitect Membership Request Free Access at The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Leave a Rating and Review for the Podcast at iTunes Download the FREE EntreArchitect Profit Calculator. The post EA255: Finding Clients on YouTube [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Context & ClarityContext & ClarityFrosty & Fired Up

What Can We Do To Avoid Burnout as a Small Firm Architect? As a small firm architect, have you ever just felt tired? The burden we have for our profession can often be overwhelming, and sometimes our positivity can wane. What can you do to avoid burnout? This week on EntreArchitect podcast, Burnout as a Small Firm Architect with Mike LaValley, founder of EvolvingArchitect.com. Connect with the Mike online at EvolvingArchitect.com, check out the podcast at UnpackingDesign.com, and find him on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Do you need a little encouragement? Reach out to the EntreArchitect community! Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Referenced in this Episode Join EntreArchitect Membership Request Free Access at The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Leave a Rating and Review for the Podcast at iTunes Download the EntreArchitect Profit Calculator and register for our Special Session Webinar, The EntreArchitect Profit Checklist HERE! EA161: SketchUp for Small Firm Architects with Mike LaValley [Podcast] The post EA254: Burnout as a Small Firm Architect [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

Building a New Healthcare System from Scratch Have you ever felt like a dream or project you’ve taken on is bigger than you? How can you press through the fear that comes with creating something completely new? This week on EntreArchitect podcast, Building a New Healthcare System from Scratch with Tabitha Ponte of Ponte Health. Connect with Tabitha online at pontehealth.com. Visit her online on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Referenced in this Episode Join EntreArchitect Membership Request Free Access at The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Leave a Rating and Review for the Podcast at iTunes Do you want to know the six essential elements of a proven financial management system for small firm architects? Register for the EntreArchitect Profit Checklist HERE! EA189: Building a Large Firm by Starting Small with Tabitha Ponte of Ponte Health [Podcast] The post EA253: Building a New Healthcare System from Scratch [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Context & ClarityContext & ClarityFrosty & Fired Up

How to Develop an Architecture Fee Proposal that Converts As architects, we know that our fees are a direct reflection of the work we do. Yet all too often, the way that our potential clients perceive our fee proposals doesn’t address our clients’ emotional needs and the value that we bring as design professionals. This week on EntreArchitect podcast, How to Develop an Architecture Fee Proposal that Converts with Ian Motley of Blue Turtle Consulting. Connect with Ian online at BlueTurtleMC.com or find him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Want to learn more about how to address the emotional needs of your clients? See if Ian is coming to a city near you for his Fee Proposal Workshop Series! Enroll in the EntreArchitect Membership FREE for 30 days! To learn more and sign up NOW, visit EntreArchitect. Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Referenced in this Episode Join EntreArchitect Membership Request Free Access at The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Leave a Rating and Review for the Podcast at iTunes The post EA252: How to Develop an Architecture Fee Proposal that Converts [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Context & ClarityContext & ClarityFrosty & Fired Up

How to Promote Your Passion to Build a Better World As architects, we have a passion for building and design; this passion is what drew us to the profession of architecture in the first place. How can you harness your passion and use it to make the world around you a better place? This week on EntreArchitect podcast, How to Promote Your Passion to Build a Better World with Farah Ahmad. Connect with Farah online at FarahNazAhmad.com or connect with her on social media on Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram. Enroll in the EntreArchitect Membership FREE for 30 days! To learn more and sign up NOW, visit EntreArchitect. Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Revit Rocketship. Learn Revit fast and easy. Visit EntreArchitect.com/Revit to enroll now. Referenced in this Episode Join EntreArchitect Membership Request Free Access at The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Leave a Rating and Review for the Podcast at iTunes   The post EA251: How to Promote Your Passion to Build a Better World [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

How To Get Published with a Traditional Book Publisher This week on EntreArchitect podcast, How To Get Published with a Traditional Book Publisher with author Katie Hutchison. Connect with Katie online at Katie Hutchison Studio or find her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Enroll in the EntreArchitect Membership FREE for 30 days! To learn more and sign up NOW, visit EntreArchitect. Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Revit Rocketship. Learn Revit fast and easy. Visit EntreArchitect.com/Revit to enroll now. Referenced in this Episode Join EntreArchitect Membership Request Free Access at The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Leave a Rating and Review for the Podcast at iTunes The New Small House by Katie Hutchison [book] The New Cottage: Inspiration for America’s Favorite Home by Katie Hutchison [book] The post EA250: How To Get Published with a Traditional Book Publisher [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Context & ClarityContext & ClarityFrosty & Fired Up

How Does NCARB Serve the Small Firm Architect? This week on EntreArchitect podcast, How Does NCARB Serve the Small Firm Architect with Michael Armstrong, CEO of NCARB. Learn more online at NCARB.org and check out NCARB by the Numbers 2018, or connect with Mike on social media via LinkedIn and Twitter. Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Revit Rocketship. Learn Revit fast and easy. Visit EntreArchitect.com/Revit to enroll now. Referenced in this Episode Join EntreArchitect Membership Request Free Access at The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Leave a Rating and Review for the Podcast at iTunes The post EA249: How Does NCARB Serve the Small Firm Architect? [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Context & ClarityContext & ClarityFrosty & Fired Up

How You Can Take Your Business to the Next Level As a small firm architect, do you have a plan in place for where your firm is headed next year? So many of us are in reaction mode to things that are happening from day to day. Instead, spend time planning your goals by creating a plan for your business. This week on EntreArchitect podcast, How You Can Take Your Business to the Next Level with Todd Reding of Charrette Venture Group. Are you a leader of a small architecture firm who’s ready to make an innovative plan for growth? Charrette Venture Group’s annual Business Plan Competition recognizes small architecture firms that are investing time and resources in effective planning for their business. For more information and to register, click here. To hear more about taking your business to the next level, listen to the podcast. Connect with Todd online at CharretteVG.com, or connect with CVG on social media on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn. Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Revit Rocketship. Learn Revit fast and easy. Visit EntreArchitect.com/Revit to enroll now. Referenced in this Episode Join EntreArchitect Membership Request Free Access at The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Leave a Rating and Review for the Podcast at iTunes EA060: Architecture Business Plan Competition with Todd Reding [Podcast] EA103: 3 Roadblocks Experienced by Every Entrepreneur Architect and What To Do About It [Podcast] EA151: How to Grow Your Architecture Firm [Podcast] EA210: Lessons Learned from Investing in 15 Architecture Firms with Todd Reding of Charrette Venture Group [Podcast] The post EA248: How You Can Take Your Business to the Next Level [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

Parental Leave in the Architecture Profession Roundtable Many architects are looking for flexibility within the profession, searching for a balance between work and life. When it comes to parental leave in the architecture profession, a lot of things aren’t working well. However, architects as a whole are transitioning as policies and generations shift toward a new way of doing things. This week on EntreArchitect podcast, Parental Leave in the Architecture Profession with Angela King, Jennifer Kretschmer, Josh Kunkel, and Stella Osborn. About our panelists: Jennifer Kretschmer Jennifer Kretschmer, AIA founded the firm of J. Kretschmer, Architecture and Art in 2003. The firm specializes in small project delivery, primarily residential under 5000 square feet and commercial projects under 10,000 square feet. The company is committed to client satisfaction and quality professional service. A graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, she is a member of the American Institute of Architects where she has served at the local and state board of directors. She also holds an NCARB certificate. In 2002, Jennifer was awarded national recognition when she was selected National Associate AIA Member of the Year. In 2006, she was part of a CNBC new segment spotlighting the business of innovations in architectural technology. Through 2006, 2007, and 2008 Ms. Kretschmer wrote articles for the San Jose Mercury News, Ask an Expert segment. Since moving the firm to Los Gatos in 2008, she has provided service to the community as an Art Docent for LGUSD (2009-present) who serve as volunteer art teachers and as a member of the Measure E Citizens Bond Oversight Committee. Through 2015-2017, she was the chairperson for the AIASV CRAN (Custom Residential Architect Network). Connect with Jennifer online at JKretschmer.com, or follow her on Twitter & Facebook. Angela King Angela King is a mama to 3 youngins ages 8, 12, and 19 and is a Senior Architect for the City of Cincinnati. She is a board member for the National Organization of Minority Architects and is active with AIA. A graduate of the University of Tennessee she continues to bring that Volunteer spirit into the communities and work that she is a part of. Angela is the first woman in the Lumbee tribe to become an Architect. Connect with Angela King on LinkedIn. Josh Kunkel As the son of a contractor, Josh grew up on job sites; he even dug the footings for his family's home addition…at 8 years old! Even though he was raised in the country, he fell in love with the city. He built Legos, K'nex, and dreamed about Frank Lloyd Wright designs. Josh's passions led him to Oklahoma State University, where he earned a BArch degree and an Environmental Studies Certificate. Throughout his career, he has worked on a variety of projects, from large institutional hospitals to small agrarian out buildings. Josh is a licensed Architect in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas, and holds an NCARB certification. He enjoys spending time with his wife and four sons, traveling, attending concerts, making dad jokes, eating tacos, and listening to John Mayer. Connect with Josh Kunkel online at Method Architecture, follow on Instagram & Facebook. Stella Osborn Stella is an experienced Licensed Architect and Project Manager working in the architecture and construction industry for close to 17 years. She has experience in designing and managing the construction of various building types including Private Schools, Athletic Facilities, Commercial Kitchens, Daycares, Healthcare, Retail, Post-Production Facilities, as well as Office Building and Residential work. Stella enjoys all phases of projects including detailing buildings / working on construction documents as well as ‘stomping in the dirt’ and watching each building come to life. She has experience in managing and supervising staff, consultants, clients and builders. She is passionate about creating / designing buildings that help shape our physical environment and that provide shelter for people. Her skills / specialties include attention to detail, asking questions, trouble-shooting and offering multiple solutions. Stella has the rigor, dedication and understanding of the need to be a visionary in planning for the future as well as being detail-oriented to execute projects. Her role for each project fluctuates, including, assessing the needs of the Owners / occupants, understanding the program, completing a set of Construction Drawings as well as managing the construction phase. She enjoys the change in scale of each project being able to look at certain projects holistically, to imagine the big picture', while others require her to really zoom in and focus on the details. To hear more about the ups and downs of parental leave as a small firm architect, listen to the podcast. Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day tr

Going from Construction-Based Design Build Back to Traditional Architecture Many architects practicing traditionally want to get into a construction-based design build model. There seems to be more control in the entire process, but sometimes that move may not be the best for you and your small architecture firm. This week on EntreArchitect podcast, Going from Construction-Based Design Build Back to Traditional Architecture with Rod Kazenske of Yardstick Studio. To hear more about the pros and cons of traditional architecture versus design build, listen to the podcast. Find Rod Kazenske online at YardstickStudio.com. Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Revit Rocketship. Learn Revit fast and easy. Visit EntreArchitect.com/Revit to enroll now. Referenced in this Episode Join EntreArchitect Membership Request Free Access at The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Leave a Rating and Review for the Podcast at iTunes EA239: How to Become a Certified Residential Architect [Podcast]   The post EA246: Going from Construction-Based Design Build Back to Traditional Architecture [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Context & ClarityContext & ClarityFrosty & Fired Up

The Power of the Niche As small firm architects, our field is lacking in personal development and self improvement. But the more we can zone in on our goals each and every day, the greater chance we have for taking that daily small step toward a successful, profitable business. This week on EntreArchitect podcast, How Everyday Habits Lead to Success with Chad Harris, creator of “The Every Day Architect Journal”. To hear more about creating success through your everyday habits, listen to the podcast. Connect with Chad online at StudioLaconic.com and EveryDayArchitectJournal.com! Follow him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Purchase The Every Day Architect Journal on Amazon today! Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Revit Rocketship. Learn Revit fast and easy. Visit EntreArchitect.com/Revit to enroll now. Referenced in this Episode Join EntreArchitect Membership Request Free Access at The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Leave a Rating and Review for the Podcast at iTunes Learn more about The Every Day Architect Journal The post EA245: How Everyday Habits Lead to Success [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Context & ClarityContext & ClarityFrosty & Fired Up

The Power of the Niche If you’ve listened to this podcast for long, you know all about the importance of establishing a target market for your small architecture firm. How do you grow a small firm when you’re selective about the projects you say “yes” to? How can you attract the people who are most interested in your firm’s unique offering? This week on EntreArchitect podcast, The Power of the Niche with Earl Parson. To hear more about finding your niche, listen to the podcast. Connect with Earl online at Parson.Architecture.com and CleverModerns.com. Follow his on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Revit Rocketship. Learn Revit fast and easy. Visit EntreArchitect.com/Revit to enroll now. Referenced in this Episode Join EntreArchitect Membership Request Free Access at The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Leave a Rating and Review for the Podcast at iTunes EA192: Earl Parson The Entrepreneur Architect Series [Podcast] The post EA244: The Power of the Niche [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

General Contractor vs. Small Firm Architect: How To Improve the Contractor/Architect Relationship As a small firm architect, you’re likely very aware of the dynamic that can exist between contractors and architects. Why do contractors and architects butt heads so much in the field? Is there a way to create a mutually beneficial relationship based on respect? This week on EntreArchitect podcast, General Contractor vs. Small Firm Architect: How To Improve the Contractor/Architect Relationship. To hear more about improving the contractor/architect relationship, listen to the podcast. Connect with Shawn online at ShawnVanDyke.com or find him on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Enrollment for the EntreArchitect Profit Workshop closes TONIGHT! If you want some help and a little bit of “virtual hand-holding”, you’re invited to The EntreArchitect Profit Workshop starting November 6th. You’ll find resources, support, encouragement and a proven step-by-step process that will help you build a financial management system that works for your small firm. Investing 4 weeks to build a profit plan for your small firm may change your life and business forever. Learn more and register here! Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Revit Rocketship. Learn Revit fast and easy. Visit EntreArchitect.com/Revit to enroll now. Referenced in this Episode Watch the replay of our free webinar, The EntreArchitect Profit Plan Join The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Leave a Rating and Review at iTunes Enroll at The EntreArchitect Profit Workshop EA238: How to Find the Skilled Employees You Need as a Small Firm Architect [Podcast] The post EA243: General Contractor vs. Small Firm Architect: How To Improve the Contractor/Architect Relationship [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Context & ClarityContext & ClarityFrosty & Fired Up

How to Run a Profitable Architecture Firm in 2019 Are you looking for the time and resources to do the work you love? If you build a profitable business, you’ll be happier, you’ll be less stressed, you’ll have stronger relationships with your family and friends. Money may not buy you happiness, but running an architecture firm that works most certainly will. This week on EntreArchitect podcast, How to Run a Profitable Architecture Firm in 2019. To hear more about creating a profit plan for 2019, listen to the podcast or check out the webinar here! Watch the video recording of this podcast episode here. Want Some Help To Create Your Profit Plan? If you want some help and a little bit of “virtual hand-holding”, you’re invited to The EntreArchitect Profit Workshop starting November 6th. You’ll find resources, support, encouragement and a proven step-by-step process that will help you build a financial management system that works for your small firm. Investing 4 weeks to build a profit plan for your small firm may change your life and business forever. Learn more here! Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Revit Rocketship. Learn Revit fast and easy. Visit EntreArchitect.com/Revit to enroll now. Referenced in this Episode Watch the replay of our free webinar, The EntreArchitect Profit Plan Join The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Leave a Rating and Review at iTunes Enroll at The EntreArchitect Profit Workshop The post EA242: How to Run a Profitable Architecture Firm in 2019 [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

How to Make Your Small Firm Run Like Clockwork Did you dream of sitting behind your drafting board and designing? If you’ve started your own business, your first responsibility is to build and grow your business first. One day, your successful business will allow you to return to your dream. This week on EntreArchitect podcast, How to Make Your Small Firm Run Like Clockwork. To hear more about making your small architecture room run like clockwork, listen to the podcast! Connect with Mike online at MikeMichalowicz.com or on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, and check out his new book, Clockwork: Design Your Business to Run Itself. Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Revit Rocketship. Learn Revit fast and easy. Visit EntreArchitect.com/Revit to enroll now. Referenced in this Episode Register for the EntreArchitect Special Session Webinar: Profit for Small Firm Architects Join The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Leave a Rating and Review at iTunes Join EntreArchitect Membership EA147: How to Build a Profitable Architecture Firm with author Mike Michalowicz [Podcast] The post EA241: How to Make Your Small Firm Run Like Clockwork [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

How to Get Referrals Without Asking Wouldn’t you love to gain new clients in an easier, more time efficient way that actually works? Can you generate referrals in your community without asking? This week on EntreArchitect podcast, How to Get Referrals Without Asking with Stacey Brown Randall. To hear more about building your referrals list, listen to the podcast! Find Stacey Brown Randall online at GrowthByReferrals.com or connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn. Pre-order Stacey’s book Generating Business Referrals Without Asking: A Simple Five Step Plan to a Referral Explosion now! Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Revit Rocketship. Learn Revit fast and easy. Visit EntreArchitect.com/Revit to enroll now. Referenced in this Episode Register for the EntreArchitect Special Session Webinar: Profit for Small Firm Architects Join The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Download the Profit For Small Firm Architects course for FREE. Leave a Rating and Review at iTunes Join EntreArchitect Membership 5 Steps to Generate Referrals (article) 5 Steps to Generate Referrals (podcast) 5 Steps of Generate Referrals Cheat Sheet (PDF) Generating Business Referrals Without Asking: A Simple Five Step Plan to a Referral Explosion (book) The post EA240: How to Get Referrals Without Asking [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Context & ClarityContext & ClarityFrosty & Fired Up

How to Become a Certified Residential Architect Do you practice residential architecture? If so, you know that the design of homes is one of the most complex types of architecture. This week on EntreArchitect podcast, How to Become a Certified Residential Architect. To hear more about becoming a certified residential architect, listen to the podcast! Find Rand Soellner online at HomeArchitects.com and Rod Kazenske at YardstickStudio.com. Learn more about Architects Creating Homes and the Certified Residential Architect program here. Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Revit Rocketship. Learn Revit fast and easy. Visit EntreArchitect.com/Revit to enroll now. Referenced in this Episode Register for the EntreArchitect Special Session Webinar: Profit for Small Firm Architects Join The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Download the Profit For Small Firm Architects course for FREE. Leave a Rating and Review at iTunes Join EntreArchitect Membership EA033: Architects Creating Homes with Rand Soellner [Podcast] EA106: How To Use Design Awards to Promote Your Architecture Firm [Podcast] Specifications for Residential Architecture [blog] Learn more about Architects Creating Homes and the Certified Residential Architect The post EA239: How to Become a Certified Residential Architect [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

How to Find the Skilled Employees You Need as a Small Firm Architect Shawn VanDyke’s mission is to change the way the world views trades. Are you looking for leadership strategies to build a profitable company prepared for sustainable growth? This week on EntreArchitect podcast, How to Find the Skilled Employees You Need as a Small Firm Architect. To hear more about finding high quality employees to join your small firm, listen to the podcast! Connect with Shawn online at ShawnVanDyke.com or find him on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Referenced in this Episode   Join The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Download the Profit For Small Firm Architects course for FREE. Leave a Rating and Review at iTunes Join EntreArchitect Membership The post EA238: How to Find the Skilled Employees You Need as a Small Firm Architect [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

History, Revolution & the Future of Architecture As architects and designers, many of us haven’t yet embraced or understood history as a part of every single things we do, our clients do, and things we end up doing in the space of the world and our culture. This week on EntreArchitect podcast, History, Revolution & the Future of Architecture. Download Duo’s PDF, The Beauty of Time Passing. To hear more about the future of architecture, listen to the podcast! Find Duo online at DuoDickinson.com and check out his blog Saved by Design or follow him on Facebook and Twitter. Check out his book A Home Called New England: A Celebration of Hearth and History, too! Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Referenced in this Episode No More Hot Potato Networking Introductions: The Why and How of Double Opt-ins (blog post) The TalentGrow Show (podcast) Employee Development on a Shoestring (book) Strength to Strength: How working from your strengths can help you lead a more fulfilling life (book) Join The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Download the Profit For Small Firm Architects course for FREE. Leave a Rating and Review at iTunes Join EntreArchitect Membership The post EA237: History, Revolution & the Future of Architecture [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Context & ClarityContext & ClarityFrosty & Fired Up

How to Build a Powerful Network That Works Without Feeling Icky This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, How to Build a Powerful Network That Works Without Feeling Icky. Halelly Azulay is an author, speaker, facilitator, and leadership development strategist and an expert in communication skills and emotional intelligence. Halelly is the author of two books, Employee Development on a Shoestring (ASTD Press) and Strength to Strength: How Working from Your Strengths Can Help You Lead a More Fulfilling Life. Her books and workshops build on her 20+ years of professional experience in communication and leadership development in corporate, government, nonprofit and academic organizations. In 2006, Halelly founded TalentGrow LLC, a consulting company focused on developing leaders and teams, especially for enterprises experiencing explosive growth or expansion. TalentGrow specializes in people leadership skills, which include communication skills, team building, coaching and emotional intelligence. TalentGrow works with all organizational levels, including C-level leaders, frontline managers, and individual contributors. Download Halelly’s guide, 10 Ways to Become a More Engaging Communicator To hear more about building a powerful network, listen to the podcast! Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Referenced in this Episode No More Hot Potato Networking Introductions: The Why and How of Double Opt-ins (blog post) The TalentGrow Show (podcast) Employee Development on a Shoestring (book) Strength to Strength: How working from your strengths can help you lead a more fulfilling life (book) Join The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Download the Profit For Small Firm Architects course for FREE. Leave a Rating and Review at iTunes Join EntreArchitect Membership The post EA236: How to Build a Powerful Network That Works Without Feeling Icky [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity

21 Rules for Online Marketing This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, 21 Rules for Online Marketing. This is a subject that people ask EntreArchitect about all the time. Marketing is all about the online. This is a checklist to follow for success in the marketing department. To hear more about finding success through marketing, listen to the podcast! Visit our Platform Sponsors Freshbooks is the easy way to send invoices, manage expenses, and track your time. Access your free 30 day trial at EntreArchitect.com/FreshBooks. (Enter EntreArchitect) ARCAT has huge libraries of free content, Specs, CAD, BIM and more. No registration required. Want to collaborate with colleagues in real time? Visit EntreArchitect.com/ARCAT and click Charrette for more information. Referenced in this Episode Join The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook Download the Profit For Small Firm Architects course for FREE. Leave a Rating and Review at iTunes The post EA235: 21 Rules for Online Marketing [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Mentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired UpContext & ClarityContext & Clarity