Podcasts about entrepreneur architect

    Hafsa Burt, LEED Fellow, previously worked at Frank Gehry & Associates and SOM before starting hb+a Architects. With an undergraduate, Masters Degree in Architecture & a minor in Electronic Design from SCAD she brings to her work an avant garde streak & a strong commitment to the triple bottom line.   An environmentalist, she adopted and actively advocates for the 2030 challenge and is a huge proponent of high performance buildings. Her focus includes “Eliminating Toxins”, with Indoor Air Quality as a specialty. She has actively spoken on the topic of Indoor air quality as it relates to the practice of Architecture since 2009 all over the west coast and is an industry expert on “Healthy Building Practices”. She has served on the Council of Experts at USGBC's California Chapter on Indoor Air Quality and has served as a liaison for the Green Schools' Committee for USGBC State, primarily focusing on legislative decisions affecting Environmental Sustainability in the past. At the moment she is involved in Federal Advocacy at USGBC.   She is also actively involved with the American Institute of Architects and is a member of the AIA California Climate Action Committee which looks at legislative decisions as they relate to the building environment, and has been involved in advocating for decarbonizing the built environment and is working with a group on policies that address Embodied Carbon and Life Cycle Analysis of projects.   In 2019 founded a development arm for the firm called Box Lab which is focused on the development of zero energy/zero carbon buildings.   She is involved in all projects, with a commitment to the practice of architecture as a collaborative and innovative enterprise and brings with her years of experience in Commercial, Institutional, Industrial and mixed-use realms in project size ranging from 2000 square feet to over 2 million square feet and project types ranging from tenant improvements to San Francisco airport.   She has been awarded the title of ENR's 20 under 40 construction professionals in California and American Institute of Architects' coveted Young Architects' Honor Award and Fast Company's Innovation in Design for Box Factory.   Show Highlights   Educating clients on electrification and lifecycle analysis before it becomes a policy decision. Make your projects efficient as possible with minimizing materials and functions. Box Lab develops projects and prototypes with the highest sustainability goals, a minimum footprint and zero energy. What we need to know about the built environment post pandemic for healthy buildings. The new umbrella of ESG for healthy buildings and air quality.  Hafsa's firm creates a universal design  from the angle of sustainability and social justice. Early phase lifecycle analysis comparison, cost and what can be done. Trends happening at the policy level decarbonization to reduce operational emissions. California has started a good precedent to codify embodied carbon and  help craft policies toward embodied carbon. “Challenge your thinking and also be as purpose-driven and as early as possible. You just cannot live in a vacuum. It's a global community and we have to be aware of what's happening and we need to make sure that every choice that we make, everything that we do is purpose-driven and you have a very strong reason why you're doing anything.” -Hafsa Burt     Show Resource and Information Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community!   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2024 GBES

This episode kicks off with a discussion of all of the interview invites popping up on MBA LiveWire (and a focus on MIT / Sloan).  While all of the big 'single release interview invitation' schools have now passed, programs that follow more of a rolling invite process will still be releasing a few invites in the week or two ahead. In other news, Graham highlighted a recently released podcast episode which focused on GMAC's new Business Fundamentals program. This program helps candidates prepare for their MBA experience, much like MBA Math and HBS CORe. Graham also highlighted Clear Admit's recently re-published interview tip focused on the seven hardest MBA interview questions. Your hosts then weighed in on the employment report from INSEAD. Like LBS, the median salary falls a little below their peer programs in the U.S., but this is largely a function of the geographies into which these programs are placing candidates. Alex points out that INSEAD is strong for Consulting, as reflected in the fact that 53% of their most recent graduating classes selected that industry. Alex and Graham then shifted the conversation to programs that are showing a good degree of agility in this uncertain economy; Michigan / Ross and Texas / McCombs have added fourth round deadlines. This episode features three candidate profile reviews, sourced from ApplyWire entries: This week's first candidate is targeting the late rounds this season, which Alex and Graham think might prove a little challenging for several of the programs they are targeting. The applicant is from Pakistan, has an excellent GRE of 332, but a more modest GPA. It appears that they have very strong and quite interesting work experience. Alex and Graham debated about whether they would have better options if they targeted Round 1 next season. Up next, this week's second candidate has a career as an architect underway, following a masters in that field. With another strong GRE (329), Alex and Graham really like their experience and their goals (even if those goals may benefit from some further polishing). This applicant also appears to have strong extra curriculars, which further helps them standout. The final candidate this week also appears to have an exceptional profile: 740 GMAT with a 3.66 GPA in Chemical Engineering. Their military career has focused on nuclear engineering. Just so much to like...although Alex and Graham did question their goal to transition to private equity. This episode was recorded in Paris, France and Cornwall, England. It was produced and engineered by Dennis Crowley in chilly Philadelphia, USA. Please remember to rate and review this show wherever you listen. Thanks to all of you who've been joining us!

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/426.jpg ()Black Spectacles Marc Teer, FAIA, is the founder and CEO of Black Spectacles, an award-winning architect formerly at Gensler, Assistant Adjunct Professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology, and Chair of AIA Chicago’s Young Architects Forum. Marc founded Black Spectacles in 2010 to advance the creative potential of architecture and design through online learning and career advancement. In 2020, Marc was elevated to the College of Fellows of the AIA and received the AIA Chicago Distinguished Service Award, for achieving a standard of excellence in the profession and making a significant contribution to architecture and society. Black Spectacles is the first and only NCARB-approved test prep provider for all six divisions of the ARE® 5.0 exam. The subscription-based software has established Black Spectacles as a preeminent figure in sophisticated online learning, generating subscriptions from 75% of the top 50 architecture firms. Additionally, the company was recognized by Inc. Magazine as the 11th fastest growing education company in the United States and was named among the top 30 Best Workplaces in Chicago in 2020. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Black Spectacles with Mark Teer. Connect with Mark at https://blackspectacles.com/pricing/individual (Black Spectacles) and https://spectacular.design (Spectacular.Design), or check him out on https://www.facebook.com/blackspectacles/ (Facebook), https://twitter.com/blackspectacles (Twitter), https://www.instagram.com/black.spectacles/ (Instagram), and https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcteer/ (LinkedIn).  Please visit Our Platform Sponsors https://arcat.com (ARCAT) is the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM, Specs, and more… all for free. Visit ARCAT now and subscribe to http://arcat.com (ARCATECT Weekly and ARCATAlert). http://EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks (Freshbooks) is the all in one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at http://EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks (EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks). http://Infratech-USA.com/podcast (Infratech) outdoor electric heating systems have become the brand of choice for premium outdoor spaces among leading architects. Learn why Infratech is specified at the world's most prestigious properties and sign up for a free consultation http://Infratech-USA.com/podcast (here). Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects. Mentioned in this Episode https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/ea098-life-entrepreneur-architect-marc-teer-blackspectacles-com-podcast/ (EA098: Life of an Entrepreneur Architect with Marc Teer of BlackSpectacles.com [Podcast]) https://tim.blog/tim-ferriss-books/?_ga=2.89850203.15697899.1637260117-171916176.1637260117#the-4-hour-workweek (The 4-Hour Workweek) Escape 9 5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/black-spectacles/ (EA426: Marc Teer – Black Spectacles) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

In today's episode of the Power of Design I talked to Alex Gore, Alex and his Partner Lance are the owners of F9 Productions.  And the Hosts of the Inside the firm podcast, a podcast that it's on my favorites list because they discuss the day-to-day operations of their architecture firm. During this conversation, we talked about Alex's involvement not only in architecture, but also in construction and development projects, and learned about the current challenges and lessons learned when architects decide to raise the bar to have a bigger impact in the built environment. This is my conversation with Alex.

S3 EP 16 What's up world its your host Brandon Avery. Wow I can't believe its been a month we've been super busy so thanks for the replays and sticking by our side. This week we sat down with Megan Colon Owner of Entrepreneur Architect and lets just say, this is a conversation you don't what to miss. Don't be selfish, SUBSCRIBE, SUPPORT, & SHARE THIS! Follow us on IG @_thesocialtour_ & @thesocialtourhq PEACE! thesocialtour.us Sponsorships: available email info@thesocialtour.us

Mark R. LePage joined me to tell the story of his little cottage in the woods of Chappaqua. Mark and his wife Ann Marie were young architects when they took on the cottage and the house grew with them as they raised their family. About our guest: Architect Mark R. LePage is the President & CEO of Gābl Technologies, Inc. & Gābl Media, Inc., the founder of EntreArchitect ™, and the Partner in Charge of Operations, McCarthy LePage Architects. From Gābl Media, his EntreArchitect Podcast features weekly interviews with inspiring, passionate people who share their knowledge and expertise all to help you build a better business as a small firm entrepreneur architect. https://gablmedia.com/ (Gābl Media) is a multimedia network that empowers global leaders in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. http://entrearchitect.com/ (EntreArchitect) is a community and training platform that inspires your success in business, leadership and life as a small firm Entrepreneur Architect. Are YOU an architect? Join in on the discussion at http://entrearchitect.com/group (The EntreArchitect Community); the most active, most collaborative, most supportive online peer group for small firm architects in the world... and it's FREE! Are you an ally to architects? https://www.facebook.com/groups/architectsandallies/ (Architects & Allies) is a community of cooperation for AEC Industry Professionals; architects as well as our allies… and it’s FREE too! ******************************************************************** Visit Talkinghomerenovations.com for episode enhancements, containing photos and more information about the episodes as well as transcripts. There you can leave a voice message through speak pipe that could be included in a future episode. Help me spread the word about this podcast! If you like this podcast, subscribe and tell your friends about it! Love a review or a rating! Thank you for your support. Follow me on instagram: @talkinghomerenovations Join me on TikTok: @The House Maven Sign up for the weekly newsletter I send out a weekly information with our episode enhancements and additional information, http://eepurl.com/gFJLlT (sign up here ) Thanks to Ray Bernoff, the editor of the show. http://www.raybernoff.com/ (www.RayBernoff.com) Music at the beginning and end of the episode is The House Maven's Jig by Neil Pearlman, performed by Troy MacGillivray and Neil Pearlman https://my.captivate.fm/www.neilpearlman.com (www.neilpearlman.com) Show Cover Art by Sam White http://www.samowhite.com/ (www.samowhite.com) This podcast is a production of dEmios Architects. http://www.demiosarchitects.com/ (www.demiosarchitects.com) Email questions, comments, suggestions for future episodes to thehousemaven@talkinghomerenovations.com Do you need a bit of design help? If you are in Massachusetts and need a second set of eyes on your design, my Ask an Architect design help-line can help. We meet on zoom for an hour to review your issues. Contact me for more information. This podcast is a member of the design network- http://designnetwork.org/ (www.designnetwork.org) Support this podcast

Robert is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of Monograph, an expert in designing software solutions that facilitate architects and designers deliver the power of design. I felt very aligned with Robert's work ethic and way of thinking, the son of immigrants from southern China, Robert has taken any opportunity presented to him and took it to the next level.  I'm inspired and motivated by his personal story and business ventures and hope you feel the same. Podcast Instagram Jack on Instagram More info about the podcast

In today's episode, I will be talking to Mark R. LePage, Mark is the perfect combination between architect and entrepreneur, he is the founder of Entrearchitect, CEO of Gabl Technologies, and the president or Fivecat Architecture Studio. It is a great pleasure for me to talk to Mark since I have been listening to his podcasts for years and following his companies as he transforms the way we see and practice architecture. We talked about his personal and professional journey, business, technology, and the power of design, this is my conversation with Mark.

"Shut off the negativity, turn up the positivity and go make the world a better place. There's a lot of opportunity coming our way." So whilst in lockdown I've been using this as an opportunity to connect across the pond with some of the luminaries of architectural business broadcasting. This week I had the privilege to sit down and speak with one such guiding light, Mark R, Le Page, founder & CEO of EntreArchitect, Gābl Technologies and Fivecat Studio. Mark founded the original Entrepreneur Architect website in 2007 as a personal blog relaunched the platform as EntreArchitect™ on December 12, 2012 as his 12/12/12 Project to inspire and educate small firm architects to build better businesses. Since then he has been has been empowering Architects to better serve the world. This interview is jammed pack with gold and if you need a hit of inspiration and positivity about what's possible this episode is the one. In this episode you will discover - Mark's own entrepreneurial career from creating EntreArchitect, running Fivecat studio and creating Gābl Technologies - The mistake that could cause architects to become extinct - Mark's powerful and optimistic vision for the future of architecture and architects This weeks Resources DISCOVERY CALL WITH RION https://www.businessofarchitecture.co.uk/discoverycall EntreArchitect https://entrearchitect.com  

The AIA Will Not Fix The Problem What You Can Do as an Individual Small Firm Architect to Build a Better Profession The architecture profession is experiencing a crisis of identity and the AIA will not fix the problem. In this final EntreArchitect Podcast episode of the decade; Mark R. LePage shares what you can do […] The post EA303: The AIA Will Not Fix The Problem appeared first on EntreArchitect.

On this episode, you will get to listen to the story of a young and upcoming Entrepreneurial Architect from Mumbai, Varun Kapoor. From sleeping three hours a night during his college days to hustling his way through the initial years of work, Varun has come a long way in building a successful Architecture practice and making it work as an Architectural Entrepreneur.  He shares his journey in Architecture, the challenges he has faced starting his firm, what it takes to be a young entrepreneur architect, his passion for bodybuilding and a lot more. You will get all the show notes and more on archgyan.com/11

This is a 30-minute interview w/ my new friend Josh Kunkel. We talk about entrepreneurship, family and then how our physical space can affect our mental health.

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Top5.png ()Top 5 Most Popular Episodes for EntreArchitect Podcast in 2017 The EntreArchitect community is growing larger and more powerful every day, and this podcast has seen the results. The EntreArchiect podcast is now being downloaded more than 30,000 times per month. The progress we’re making is no doubt directly related to you, the EntreArchitect Community. Episode 200 is the final episode of 2017 and there are so many great things coming in 2018. Focus on the things you have control over. There are only a handful of things that we have direct influence over. Work to ensure that you maximize your impact on the things that matter most. If you adopt these three words as your mantra – Love, Learn, and Share what you know – next year will certainly be your best year yet. This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, the Top 5 Most Popular Episodes for EntreArchitect Podcast in 2017.  #5 with 5988 downloads in 2017 https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrepreneur-architect-michael-kilkelly/ (EA175: Michael Kilkelly The Entrepreneur Architect Series) Michael Kilkelly is a principal at Space Command, an architecture and consulting firm in Middletown, Connecticut. He's also the founder of ArchSmarter.com, a website dedicated to helping architects work smarter not harder. Michael has received his bachelor of architecture from Norwich University and his masters of science, design and computation from MIT. Previously he was an associate at http://www.foga.com/ (Gehry Partners) in LA where he worked on several high profile design projects including New York by Gehry and the Guggenheim. He writes regularly about architecture on ArchSmarter, Arch Daily and Architect Magazine. Connect with Michael online at http://archsmarter.com/about/ (ArchSmarter.com) or email him at michael@archsmarter.com. You can also find him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkilkelly (LinkedIn), http://twitter.com/michaelkilkelly (Twitter,) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjGWj3GLfnzdfTUQnAJZ4jw (YouTube). Want to be a guest on The Entrepreneur Architect podcast series? Connect with us on any social media platform or email podcast@entrearchitect.com! #4 with 6025 downloads https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/architect-developer-best-of/ (How to Get Started as an Architect Developer (Best of EntreArchitect Podcast)) Declan Keefe of http://placetailor.com/ (Placetailor) returns to shares his knowledge about How to Get Started as an Architect Developer. http://placetailor.com/ (Placetailor) is an architecture firm that provides architecture services, construction services, and real estate development. They look at architecture as the genesis of ideas, and wanted to figure out how they were going to take control over the revenue and profit side of the business. Connect with Declan Keefe online at http://placetailor.com/ (Placetailor.com) and on Twitter http://instagram.com/placetailor (@placetailor) & http://instagram.com/placetailor (Instagram). #3 with 6074 downloads https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrepreneur-architect-earl-parson/ (EA192: Earl Parson The Entrepreneur Architect Series) Earl Parson is an architect based in Los Angeles, California practicing residential architecture as http://www.parsonarchitecture.com/ (Parson Architecture) and is the founder of http://clevermoderns.com/ (CleverModerns.com), an online platform empowering DIY owner-builders with plans and coaching. Connect with Earl online at http://www.parsonarchitecture.com/ (Parson.Architecture.com) and http://clevermoderns.com/ (CleverModerns.com). Follow him on https://www.facebook.com/CleverModerns/ (Facebook,) http://instagram.com/quonsethouse (Instagram) and https://twitter.com/ClevrMods (Twitter). #2 with 6349 downloads https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearchitect-live-alex-gore/ (EA190: EntreArchitect Live with Alex Gore of F9 Productions) This week, Mark held his...

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Earl20161007preview.jpeg ()The Entrepreneur Architect Series: Earl Parson At EntreArchitect, you’re encouraged to share your knowledge. When we share with other architects, we all benefit. We are able to learn from one another and the profession will grow. One of the goals of EntreArchitect is to provide a platform for other entrepreneur architects to share their stories. We want to interview you! What’s your story? Do you want to share your knowledge or the story about how you were inspired to pursue this profession? How do you become an entrepreneur architect? Join us for our series called The Entrepreneur Architect, where each guest has the opportunity to share their story and answer some questions that will provide value to each of you. This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, The Entrepreneur Architect Series featuring Earl Parson. Background Earl Parson is an architect based in Los Angeles, California practicing residential architecture as http://www.parsonarchitecture.com (Parson Architecture) and is the founder of http://CleverModerns.com (CleverModerns.com), an online platform empowering DIY owner-builders with plans and coaching. Origin Story Earl was born and raised in Muncie, Indiana, and his life intersected with architecture as a kid when his best friend’s dad was an architect. He saw the giant drawing boards and electric erasers, which may not have directly inspired him, but was a role model in his life of an option when he grew up. His dad owned a two story, three storefront building downtown as an investment and hobby, and there were constantly projects to fix it up that Earl was around. In addition, they added on to his house while he was growing up. There was a moment where he began falling in love with the old buildings. Though he knew he wanted to be an architect, he wanted to get out and explore the world. He spent time in St. Louis for his undergrad and ended up at SCI-Arc for grad school. He worked for some architects around town and then ended up on his own after the recession, and never looked back from there. After graduating, Earl and a friend took a summer off doing design work, building furniture, and other odd jobs. Later, he worked for http://www.marmol-radziner.com/ (Marmol Radziner), http://w3architects.com/ (W3 Architects), and https://www.laconservancy.org/architects/studio-works (Studio Works), and eventually got a full time job https://pasadena.edu/ (Pasadena City College) teaching drawing and http://www.keatingarchitecture.com/ (Keating). After the recession, he started http://www.parsonarchitecture.com (Parson Architecture). In 2009, some friends connected him with a gallery in Chinatown where architects and designers came together and had a show of furniture and other objects. Earl started doing some work for daycare facilities that required a certain amount of professionalism, creating a great growth opportunity to establish business practices. Where and when did you start welding? When Earl was a kid, his grandparents lived on a farm in southern Indiana. His grandpa made everything he had on his farm. He had a lightbulb moment seeing his grandpa create and realized that everything that had ever been created was first thought of and built by someone. Once he bought a house and had the space, he bought a welder and started accumulating equipment. That creative outlet kept him sane during the recession. What big goal did you achieve?  Earl entered the Charrette Venture Group Business Plan Competition. He received an honorable mention, but the real achievement was the mental and psychological hurdles it took to enter. Thought it took courage, Earl worked to develop his plan and put it out to the world. He would sit down each morning for about an hour to develop his ideas. Earl relearned how to have an idea and develop it so that it’s something worth considering. What is...

The Entrepreneur Architect Series: Earl Parson At EntreArchitect, you’re encouraged to share your knowledge. When we share with other architects, we all benefit. We are able to learn from one another and the profession will grow. One of the goals of EntreArchitect is to provide a platform for other entrepreneur architects to share their stories. […] The post EA192: Earl Parson – The Entrepreneur Architect Series [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect.

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/17018WHAHeadShots34.jpg ()The Entrepreneur Architect Series featuring Meghana Joshi  At EntreArchitect, you’re encouraged to share your knowledge. When we share with other architects, we all benefit. We are able to learn from one another and the profession will grow. One of the goals of EntreArchitect is to provide a platform for other entrepreneur architects to share their stories. We want to interview you! What’s your story? Do you want to share your knowledge or the story about how you were inspired to pursue this profession? How do you become an entrepreneur architect? Join us for our series called The Entrepreneur Architect, where each guest has the opportunity to share their story and answer some questions that will provide value to each of you. This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, The Entrepreneur Architect Series featuring Meghana Joshi. Background Meghana Joshi is an architectural consultant from Irvine, California. She has six of her architectural exams complete and one to go for her official architecture registration. She is the founder of https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiX7Kr6x7nVAhWnq1QKHfzQAFUQFggoMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Faiaorangecounty.org%2Fget-involved%2Fwomen-in-architecture%2F&usg=AFQjCNFSAyJOVSioKYsZ80s-_PN70TPLDA (Women in Architecture Committee at AIA Orange County) and a member of the Communications Committee for AIA California Counsel and AIA Orange County. Her blogs are published at http://eqxdesign.com/blog/2014/12/10/an-archimoms-everyday-moments-of-truth-meghana-joshi (Equity by Design) and the AIA National’s #ilookup page. She moved to the US when she was 22, and with a major in architecture and an employment permit she was set to go. She has a heavy emphasis on concrete construction, and her Indian education left her under-educated in wood construction. She has a Bachelors of Architecture from Karnatak University in India and a Masters of Architecture with an emphasis on green buildings from San Francisco Institute of Architecture. Meghana’s Origin Story Meghana grew up in India where on every corner there was a historical monument of architectural significance. Her favorite activity as a kid was to make up stories about the people who lived in the buildings around her. Layers and layers of information built, and Meghana wanted to be someone who created and left a story for generations to come. There were no architects in her family, but her parents wanted her to have a career that she did for her enjoyment. After school, she got married and moved with her husband to the US. When they moved to the US, she planned to start practicing architecture right away but found that it wasn’t as easy as she had expected. She interviewed and got a job as an intern, but found quickly that she didn’t understand the construction details that people were talking about. She began to study and relearn everything she thought she knew. A coworker shared with her the need to take the ARE and the benefit to join the AIA and learn more about architecture in the US. The Entrepreneur Architect Questions What is one big goal you’ve achieved in your career and how did you get there? The ARE is Meghana’s biggest goal. She took her most recent test about 8 months ago and was supposed to take the next test in January. Unfortunately, some family health issues have arisen that have prevented her from taking it a few times, and the next one scheduled is coming up. Another goal is to stay involved in the profession. Instead of just doing a job, she wants to connect with others outside the workplace, like in AIA. What struggles have you gone through? A few years ago, she was working as a stipulated sum consultant for a multi family project with an architect she worked with often. The client...

The Entrepreneur Architect Series featuring Meghana Joshi At EntreArchitect, you’re encouraged to share your knowledge. When we share with other architects, we all benefit. We are able to learn from one another and the profession will grow. One of the goals of EntreArchitect is to provide a platform for other entrepreneur architects to share their stories. […] The post EA181: Meghana Joshi – The Entrepreneur Architect Series [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect.

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/NathanBuhler-Headshot.png ()The Entrepreneur Architect Series featuring Nathan Buhler At EntreArchitect, you’re encouraged to share your knowledge. When we share with other architects, we all benefit. We are able to learn from one another and the profession will grow. One of the goals of EntreArchitect is to provide a platform for other entrepreneur architects to share their stories. We want to interview you! What’s your story? Do you want to share your knowledge or the story about how you were inspired to pursue this profession? How do you become an entrepreneur architect? Join us for our series called The Entrepreneur Architect, where each guest has the opportunity to share their story and answer some questions that will provide value to each of you. This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, The Entrepreneur Architect Series featuring Nathan Buhler. Background Nathan is an Architectural Technologist and the owner of https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjd_I290obVAhVo7IMKHeKEDdkQFggoMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbldgworkshop.ca%2F&usg=AFQjCNFYek72Y0dfr5JXKMMIMFx9-xaJPg (BLDG Workshop) in Toronto Canada. He grew up in a logging community in British Columbia and lived overseas in South America. His creative experiences drew interests to architecture. When design became the main focus of his work life, Nathan’s themes relating to connection, authenticity and people became integral to his work. Nathan’s Origin Story From the small logging community in British Columbia, Nathan went to Bible school training in Vancouver and worked in ministry and counseling for many years. He felt like he was around people all the time but was still feeling alone. Nathan was always searching for something different. When he heard of a guy who built a house on top of waterfall (Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater), he knew he wanted to go to architecture school. He went to architecture school at 30 years old, and felt a little like a fish out of water with all the students that were younger than he was. Nathan completed his schooling on a different route and has a different certification. The Entrepreneur Architect Questions What is one big goal you’ve achieved in your career and how did you get there? Nathan had an idea for a design of a house that would stand as a silhouette of a house against a landscape. He wanted something that was connected with the design community. Nathan connected with a furniture designer and they changed the typology of how to do the project. With this project, Nathan felt like the story of what they were doing was fluent from start to finish; through the big picture and construction. What struggles have you gone through? At one point, it felt like projects weren’t coming in; things were looking bleak. One of Nathan’s partners went to do something else, and he had to lay another staff member off. It wasn’t a market-driven slowing down, Nathan felt he just got left behind when people were looking for someone to do their home. He read an article about cash flow and, when he worked through the numbers, he realized he needed to bring in a lot more work to keep things going. Unfortunately, he didn’t feel like he was taught that kind of stuff in school. Now, he’s worked through most of that. What was your biggest “aha” moment? A little over a hear ago, Nathan looked at their placing on Houzz and they were #1. He thought it was a glitch, but it hasn’t changed. It felt like a day of fruition after working so hard on their metrics to improve on all the things that Houzz is rating you on. What makes you unique? Nathan’s firm smiles a lot in client meetings. It comes through as though they’re going to enjoy the process of building. Additionally, most people they work with...

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https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Profilephoto.jpg ()The Entrepreneur Architect Series featuring Daniel Robey At EntreArchitect, you’re encouraged to share your knowledge. When we share with other architects, we all benefit. We are able to learn from one another and the profession will grow. One of the goals of EntreArchitect is to provide a platform for other entrepreneur architects to share their stories. We want to interview you! What’s your story? Do you want to share your knowledge or the story about how you were inspired to pursue this profession? How do you become an entrepreneur architect? Join us for our series called The Entrepreneur Architect, where each guest has the opportunity to share their story and answer some questions that will provide value to each of you. This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, The Entrepreneur Architect Series featuring Daniel Robey. Background Daniel is a landscape architect and the owner of https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiO6fb8lfXUAhXB6YMKHRXlB3wQFggpMAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huntlandsla.com%2F&usg=AFQjCNHwVnZB_YeUnjcizgvIfh5BY9WHug (Huntlands Landscape Architecture) in Northern Virginia. He has a bachelor’s from Clemson in Landscape Architecture and is a licensed professional architect in the state of Virginia, a LEED Green Associate  and a multi-award winning designer. He lives in Virginia with his wife Murphy and his three kids, Maris, Charlie and Hank. Daniel’s Origin Story Daniel started out loving to draw and always thought he wanted to draw cartoons. In high school, he fell in love with golf and everything in his life began to revolve around it. When he had to figure out what he wanted to do after high school, he fell upon architecture at a local golf course that was under construction. When he walked around the grounds with the architect, Daniel realized that was what he wanted to do. He knew that to get into golf course architecture he needed to have a name or professional behind him, so he did a number of internships: one for a land-planning company, one for residential install work, and another for the Charleston parks department. He was exposed to different avenues. After college he worked for a land planning civil engineering firm in Charlotte. Daniel felt he wasn’t doing a whole lot of creative work, so he planned to move to the residential side of things right before the birth of his first child. He moved from a smaller company to a large residential design build firm. This past year, he opened his his own business doing high-end landscape architecture. The Entrepreneur Architect Questions What does a landscape architect do? Daniel does high-end residential architecture. He works with elements of plantings, hardscape, architectural structures, water features and everything that ties it together like lighting, audio, and more. What is one big goal you’ve achieved in your career and how did you get there? Daniel didn’t ever dream of starting his own business, but it became clear that that was the best thing for him to do to advance his career. When he came to that conclusion, it was a huge goal for him to set out to achieve. He did a ton of reading, research, podcast-listening, and more to get as much business information as he could. What are the pros to starting your own business? It’s allowed Daniel more flexibility to be home with his family and to be involved with his kids. What struggles have you gone through? Early on, Daniel struggled with the simple things like setting his email up to issues building his contracts. He’s in a different area than where he worked previously, so he’s working to establish himself in a tightly-knit circle. What are you doing to establish yourself? Daniel reaches out to local architects, builders, interior designers,...

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https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAwRAAAAJGU4MTRkZWFhLWJiOWItNDBiNC05OTU0LTYyOTJkMGI0ZmQ4Ng.jpg ()The Entrepreneur Architect Series featuring Danei Cesario At EntreArchitect, you’re encouraged to share your knowledge. When we share with other architects, we all benefit. We are able to learn from one another and the profession will grow. One of the goals of EntreArchitect is to provide a platform for other entrepreneur architects to share their stories. We want to interview you! What’s your story? Do you want to share your knowledge or the story about how you were inspired to pursue this profession? How do you become an entrepreneur architect? Join us for our series called The Entrepreneur Architect, where each guest has the opportunity to share their story and answer some questions that will provide value to each of you. This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, The Entrepreneur Architect Series featuring Danei Cesario. Background Danei is the 333rd black female architect in history. Originally from Manchester, England, Danei was enamored with the architectural prestige of New York buildings from an early age. Her early career began with her scholarly pursuits at New York’s Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture served as treasurer for the City College chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS CCNY) and earned the J. Max Bond Jr. memorial scholarship while working on complex public sector projects. She’s currently the youngest architect at Francis Coffman architects, managing the execution of multifaceted healthcare projects. Danei’s Origin Story Danei moved to the US when she was about six, and spent most of her childhood moving back and forth between the US and England. She lived in various homes and cities over time, but the sense of home for her was wherever her family was. She saw the way a city was planned and observed her feelings moving through out it. The contrast of Manchester vs. New York City, post-industrial with deep history compared to newness and skyscrapers. She grew up sketching and drawing. Her dad was an engineer, and was well schooled in isometrics and technical drawing, so he and her mother fostered Danei’s eye for that. Danei always knew she wanted to be an architect. Danei has education from both sides of the pond, but she was always drawn to the energy in New York City. She wanted to stay close by for college, while her mother wanted her to return to England. She ended up at City College, where she found out the hard way all that architecture school entailed: long hours and hard work. She decided to move close by, and after the school built a closer building to where she lived, she was able to live and work there. That was a pivotal moment in her life and career, as it allowed her to establish what she wanted for herself as an architect and as a young woman. The Entrepreneur Architect Questions What is one big goal you’ve achieved in your career and how did you get there? Danei always knew she wanted to be an architect. She continually strives to achieve that warm, fullness of heart that she herself felt when she sees something that is well-executed, well-thought out and enjoyable. Her road to becoming an architect was a 20 year journey. Some of the other things she didn’t know were goals just sort of happened along that journey. She met her husband in school, and they got engaged at the end of their fourth year. Danei moved through life following what made her feel fulfilled: as a wife, as a mom, as an architect. Her goals evolved as she evolved. What struggles have you gone through? It’s a bit of a struggle of the mind. Danei has experienced anxiety prior to sleep, worrying about home life, work, and whether or not she’s doing a good job. She’s worked to overcome her struggles and make opportunities out of them. As a black female architect...

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https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/michaelkilkelly-1-bs.jpg ()The Entrepreneur Architect Series featuring Michael Kilkelly At EntreArchitect, you’re encouraged to share your knowledge. When we share with other architects, we all benefit. We are able to learn from one another and the profession will grow. One of the goals of EntreArchitect is to provide a platform for other entrepreneur architects to share their stories. We want to interview you! What’s your story? Do you want to share your knowledge or the story about how you were inspired to pursue this profession? How do you become an entrepreneur architect? Join us for our series called The Entrepreneur Architect, where each guest has the opportunity to share their story and answer some questions that will provide value to each of you. This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, The Entrepreneur Architect Series featuring Michael Kilkelly. Background Michael Kilkelly is a principal at Space Command, an architecture and consulting firm in Middletown, Connecticut. He’s also the founder of ArchSmarter.com, a website dedicated to helping architects work smarter not harder. Michael has received his bachelor of architecture from Norwich University and his masters of science, design and computation from MIT. Previously he was an associate at http://www.foga.com (Gehry Partners) in LA where he worked on several high profile design projects including New York by Gehry and the Guggenheim. He writes regularly about architecture on ArchSmarter, Arch Daily and Architect Magazine. Michael’s Origin Story Michael liked to play with legos and draw as a kid, and had a hunch that architecture might be the profession for him. However, he had no idea what an architect did on a daily basis. Aside from going to the library and taking a drafting class in high school, he had very little exposure to architecture. He felt that he had both the technical and creative components necessary to pursue architecture as a career path. When he got into school in Vermont that he realized what architecture really was; it wasn’t totally what he expected. He pursued his 5 year bachelor of architecture. They did a lot of hand drafting, built physical models and had a computer class. His thesis was set at Burning Man. He was making physical models and hand drawing while using rendering and animation on 3D studio. After graduating, he worked for a firm in Connecticut for several years where he worked to figure out how to integrate design and technology. He knew he wanted to go back to school, so he headed to MIT. His degree there was mostly up for him to define, with a big requirement to pursue a thesis at the end. His research was into construction documents and how to better develop them to support architects. Following MIT, he worked in the Boston area for a few firms, a landscape architect, an internet startup developing project management software for construction companies, and another medium-sized firm. Then, an opportunity came up looking for something with both architecture and technical experience. In 2005, Michael and his wife move to LA where two of his kids were born. He worked for Gehry Partners for several years before moving back to New England. He’d seen people work their whole lives at a firm and one day be let go, and he knew that working for someone else wasn’t always the most secure option. Michael read up a lot on business and thought the move back to Connecticut would be a great time to jump out on his own. He offered to do some consulting and remote work for his previous company as a great consistent transition into working for various clients. Since then, Michael has been working on developing consulting projects, building out ArchSmarter as a sustainable business, and getting local architecture projects. The Entrepreneur Architect Questions What is one big goal you’ve achieved in your career and how...

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https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/AHlC78el.jpg ()The Entrepreneur Architect Series featuring Lee Calisti At EntreArchitect, you’re encouraged to share your knowledge. When we share with other architects, we all benefit. We are able to learn from one another and the profession will grow. One of the goals of EntreArchitect is to provide a platform for other entrepreneur architects to share their stories. We want to interview you! What’s your story? Do you want to share your knowledge or the story about how you were inspired to pursue this profession? How do you become an entrepreneur architect? Join us for our series called The Entrepreneur Architect, where each guest has the opportunity to share their story and answer some questions that will provide value to each of you. This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, The Entrepreneur Architect Series featuring Lee Calisti. Background Lee Calisti is based in Greensburg, Pennsylvania and is a licensed architect and founder of Lee Calisti Architecture and Design. He was one of the original founders of AIA Pittsburgh chapter’s Young Architects’ Forum and was a co-chair for seven years. He’s served as a regional liaison representing Pennsylvania as part of the AIA National Young Architects Forum. He serves on the City of Greensburg History and Architecture Review Board and trustee for the Greensburg Alliance Church. He’s active in social media and is a regular writer for the #ArchiTalks blog series. Origin Story Lee wanted to be an architect ever since he was a child. Early in grade school he discovered drawing and had a passion for comic books. He worked to replicate what he saw in the comics and developed skills in his early days. In junior high, he had an art teacher who was a great inspiration, he promoted creativity and encouraged Lee to develop his skills further. He was fascinated by architecture, checking out books from the library to learn more. Soon enough, he designed houses and built model. His mother bought him a drafting table as a kid and he spent hours there. Lee focused singularly on architecture. He applied for school and plunged into the world of architecture. He took design classes at night and got connected twitch an adjunct professor who was hugely inspirational to him. His professor was working for a firm and doing work on the side. Recently, Lee was able to connect with him to thank him for his patience and inspiration. After finishing school at the top of his class, he went to work for an architect he’d spent summers with previously. He learned the nuts and bolts of working in an architecture practice. After that, he went to work in downtown Pittsburg. He loved the big city where he was exposed to lots of different things, and it was those experiences that prepared him to launch his own firm. His son was born shortly after, and Lee started teaching as an adjunct professor. He wanted to be an architect and a teacher just like those who mentored him. Everything leading up to that point prepared him, but couldn’t replace the hard work it takes to start a firm. Lee borrowed money from his personal savings with the promise to pay it off within a year. He brought work in slowly but surely and paid off the loan without having to borrow from a bank. Down the road, he realized that, unfortunately, he couldn’t do both architecture and teaching. His personal practice was growing and he needed to focus on that exclusively. Last year, Lee began considering hiring his first employee and started the wheels in motion to expanding his firm. The Entrepreneur Architect Questions What is one big goal you’ve achieved in your career and how did you get there? When Lee was an intern, it was important to him to become licensed. He wanted to reach that goal as soon as possible, and he had to do a ton to fulfill the requirements. He wanted to do it in the minimum amount of time,...

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https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2016-02-06-08.10.40-300x300.jpg ()The Entrepreneur Architect Series featuring Sharon George At EntreArchitect, you’re encouraged to share your knowledge. When we share with other architects, we all benefit. We are able to learn from one another and the profession will grow. One of the goals of EntreArchitect is to provide a platform for other entrepreneur architects to share their stories. We want to interview you! What’s your story? Do you want to share your knowledge or the story about how you were inspired to pursue this profession? How do you become an entrepreneur architect? Join us for our series called The Entrepreneur Architect, where each guest has the opportunity to share their story and answer some questions that will provide value to each of you. This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, The Entrepreneur Architect Series featuring Sharon George. Background Sharon is a sole proprietor and the principal architect at Architecture by George in Austin, Texas. She’s worked with custom residential architecture for the past fifteen years, specializing in high-performance homes. She serves on the advisory group for the National Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) as the chair of the emerging professionals’ committee. Origin Story Sharon grew up in India, and didn’t grow up around a lot of interesting architecture or architects. She was very interested in drawing, and her earliest memory was of her father taking her to an art competition. She was encouraged in her artistic skills, but also excelled in science and math. She chose to become an engineer as the path of least resistance. Due to the system in India, the bar was very high for her to get into engineering school and she didn’t get in. She decided on a degree in mathematics, which was fun for all of six months until her moment of clarity: she didn’t belong there. She realized just because she was good at something didn’t mean it was her passion to follow it. Sharon soon received a letter of invitation for a new college. There, she saw a huge studio with a bunch of drafting tables. She knew then that that was where she belonged. Though she knew little about the profession, she took the leap of faith. It was the best decision she could have made. Her five years in architecture school were the best years of her life and she enjoyed every moment. In India, when you graduate from architecture you’re immediately an architect; there’s no need for registration. She worked for a year at the same firm that she apprenticed at. She applied to several universities in the States and loved that the University of Texas at Austin because of their program in sustainable architecture. She attended there and was a part of their first ever solar decathlon. When she graduated, she wanted to work for a firm that did high-performance, high-end homes. Unfortunately, her education from India didn’t transfer to the US. She had to work for 8 years to gain the experience prior to taking the AREs. Last year, she started her own firm, http://ArchitectureByGeorge.com (Architecture By George). The Entrepreneur Architect Questions What is one big goal you’ve achieved in your career and how did you get there? Sharon isn’t big on goal setting, but it’s something she’s consciously working on. When she looks back at all the things that have gotten her to where she is, and follows her intuition most times. One of her biggest goals was getting her license. Starting her own firm wasn’t always a goal, but when it became her path she focused on getting there. Why did you start your own firm? Sharon had worked for almost 15 years in other firms and kept learning a lot. Her world was a steep line on a graph and she thrived on that. After that time, she had kids who were little and realized as an employee, the model...

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https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/KurtPRINT-19.jpg ()The Entrepreneur Architect Series featuring Kurt Krueger At EntreArchitect, you’re encouraged to share your knowledge. When we share with other architects, we all benefit. We are able to learn from one another and the profession will grow. One of the goals of EntreArchitect is to provide a platform for other entrepreneur architects to share their stories. Join us for our series called The Entrepreneur Architect, where each guest has the opportunity to share their story and answer some questions that will provide value to each of you. This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, The Entrepreneur Architect Series featuring Kurt Krueger. Origin Story Kurt’s firm is based in Brentwood, LA, and specializes in modern design-build residential architecture.  He grew up in a small town called Mexico, Missouri, and never had any exposure to architects. He was artistic and could draw, but had no idea what to do what that moving forward. During his junior year in high school, a perceptive geometry teacher asked if he’d ever thought about being an architect. He took some basic drafting classes at the vocational school attached to the high school and found the perfect marriage between the artistic side and his propensity for using art for practical purposes. He went to college at Kansas State University and something clicked. Kurt enjoyed the drawing and design aspect of school when he found a way to combine what he loved with hard work to get good at it. During his third year in school, he interned for an architect in North Carolina. He began to learn more about his love for design and the construction/building side. When he graduated, as opposed to getting an office job, he worked for an architect in Lawrence who runs a studio called Studio 804 where the team does design-build projects. Kurt did hard work for little pay, but knew there was value in being able to learn first hand how things come together. From there, he relocated to Los Angeles because of the weather and the greater opportunities to get engaged with different architects. There can be some experimentation and craziness that he fell in love with. His construction experience got him a job with design/build architect Marmol Radziner for four years. After that, he worked for a high-profile firm doing the work for some beautiful homes. The Entrepreneur Architect Questions What is one big goal you’ve achieved in your career and how did you get there? Kurt has worked to take the structure of design-build and moving it into an architect-as-developer where they have their own clients and are able to work on projects on their own. He’s been talking about it with his firm for some time, and, for them, they had a leg up since they were already doing the things developers would do. If they had all the pieces in place to get the structure in place and get the numbers right, it was a no-brainer. It finally came down to them stop thinking about it and just doing it to see what works and what doesn’t. Though they’re early on, it’s a goal they’re in the process of getting it to where they want it to be. What is one struggle you experienced and how did you overcome it? Of course there’s the struggle of everyday practice. Kurt had a big turning point in his third year of architecture school. The first few years, there’s no computers at all. The transition to the computers and doing things with 3D design and renderings was completely new. He had little experience with computers and doubted that he could pull through. Though he had the talent and work ethic to succeed, he didn’t know if it was something that was too far over his head. The things that helped him to overcome it was to have mentors and to keep telling himself it would get easier as he pressed on. Who was the person that supported you most through that process? A younger

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https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1493143745269.png ()The Entrepreneur Architect Series featuring Chris Bailow At EntreArchitect, you’re encouraged to share your knowledge. When we share with other architects, we all benefit. We are able to learn from one another and the profession will grow. One of the goals of EntreArchitect is to provide a platform for other entrepreneur architects to share their stories. Join us for our series called The Entrepreneur Architect, where each guest has the opportunity to share their story and answer some questions that will provide value to each of you. This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, The Entrepreneur Architect Series featuring Chris Bailow. Background Chris is the Principal Architect at Bailow Architects, a custom residential design architecture firm that works in New England. The firm’s work consists of thoughtful, innovative design rooted in New England tradition. Chris works remotely Origin Story Chris felt fortunate to grow up on an island in Maine. It has a great culture and community, and it was also connected to the mainland by a bridge. When he was a kid, he spent a lot of time outdoors and would find the summer cottages of those who weren’t there any longer. He and his friends would go up on the porches and peek in the windows, and he thought about the layout and spaces of each home. That simplicity is a part of his design aesthetic to this day. As he grew up, he was interested in how things were put together and how buildings were constructed. His dad wasn’t particularly handy, but he was encouraged to explore what he was interested in. One summer, he got a job building boats. In high school, he thought he may want to be an architect. His guidance counselor pointed out his low math scores, and Chris went to a liberal arts school to level things out. Chris got a job as a carpenter and was hired by a contractor. He loved learning how to build houses, and that’s some of the most foundational learning he received. After hauling shingles for a while, he realized he did want to pursue architecture. He earned his undergraduate degree from St. Laurence and an internship in Vermont at the Yestermorrow Design/Build School. Soon he found a graduate program at the Boston Architectural College in Boston where he could work in a firm during the day and go to school in the evenings. Following school, he got a job as a mail person in a 100+ person firm. He was exposed to tons of different architects, none of whom were doing what he wanted to do. He soon got a call from a firm he’d given his resume to who was doing residential architecture in Massachusetts. After interviewing one-on-one, he got the job. There he learned to hand draft and was exposed to the elements of a small business. He was there for a few years before he hit his ceiling. Next, he went to a high-end residential firm where he was exposed to 7-8 different architects using CAD software who he got to learn from. He was confident in his abilities to pick CAD up quickly and moved around to different projects helping with whatever they needed at the time. He quickly worked himself up to an associate and project manager. Within years, he felt he was doing the same thing day-to-day and needed a new challenge. With his wife’s nudging and support, in 2014 he decided to jump out on his own. He stayed home with their son and worked on some projects, and they haven’t looked back since. The Entrepreneur Architect Questions How did it work out for you raising a child and building a business? Chris doesn’t know any other way. Raising a child is an amazing experience that taught him a lot about himself, and the same can be said of building a business. He worked to have clear separation between home and work, but it’s a constant process to set boundaries. It’s been great for his business because it makes him relatable to many...

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https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Hottel.png ()The Entrepreneur Architect Series featuring Michele Grace Hottel At EntreArchitect, you’re encouraged to share your knowledge. When we share with other architects, we all benefit. We are able to learn from one another and the profession will grow. One of the goals of EntreArchitect is to provide a platform for other entrepreneur architects to share their stories. After 162 episodes, we think we’ve succeeded with that goal. Join us for a new series called The Entrepreneur Architect, where each guest has the opportunity to share their story and answer some questions that will provide value to each of you. This week on EntreArchitect podcast, The Entrepreneur Architect Series featuring Michele Grace Hottel. Origin Story Michele has been practicing architecture at her own firm, Michele Grace Hottel Architects, since 1994 and is licensed in California and Texas. She is a commissioner and subject matter expert for California Architects board and the City of La Mesa planning commissioner. As an active member of the #ArchiTalk blog series, you can read her blog “http://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2016/08/architalks-21-back-to-school_29.html (I’ve never met a woman architect before…)“, about the trials and tribulations of being a woman architect, wife and mother. Michele has loved drawing since she was very young. During a kindergarten testing process, she was asked to draw a picture of a person. She chose to draw a picture of her tester, to his amusement, and they let her in. Growing up outside of Pittsburgh where everyone had art and music in school, Michele was invited with a group of students to be a part of a weekend art group with her art teacher. From then on, she was encouraged by her artistic talents. Later in her schooling, the switch was made from girls taking home-ec and the boys taking woodworking to a more inclusive environment, Michele was able to take woodworking which included a drafting class. Throughout high school, she continued with art classes at the Art Institute, architectural drafting, and took classes at a technical school for mechanical drafting and design technology. Her family then moved to California and after transferring to Cal Poly Pamona for a few years, she was able to go abroad to Denmark for a  year for the cost of in-state tuition. After her degree, she worked in Santa Monica for a few years, worked for her stepdad for a few years and spent time on various projects, including a Metropolitan Community Church, an AIDS memorial wall, affordable housing in Santa Monica, and high-end custom residential work for people in the entertainment industry. After having her daughter and thinking about the work/family balance, she wondered if she would be able to practice architecture in the traditional sense. She decided to do a few projects a year and has been doing that ever since. The Entrepreneur Architect Questions What is one big goal you’ve achieved in your career and how did you get there? Michele’s biggest goal she’s achieved is getting licensed. When Michele was going through this process, it was only available to be taken once a year and she took them all at once. Despite people telling her that she wouldn’t pass on the first round, she studied hard and passed on her first take. What is one struggle you experienced and how did you overcome it? Michele never passed college algebra. Though she tried to take it last year, she found it much more difficult to do at this point in her career. Additionally, she’s worked hard to be an architect and a stay at home mom. When she was in LA after having her daughter, she can remember being at her opening and someone telling her they could never be a part time architect. Though it took her a while to be confident in that, she’s received more acceptance from the profession and from herself. Have...

The Entrepreneur Architect Series featuring Michele Grace Hottel At EntreArchitect, you’re encouraged to share your knowledge. When we share with other architects, we all benefit. We are able to learn from one another and the profession will grow. One of the goals of EntreArchitect is to provide a platform for other entrepreneur architects to share […] The post EA163: Michele Grace Hottel – The Entrepreneur Architect Series [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect.

Today we're speaking with Victor Caban-Diaz  about his new firm he's planning on starting in the architect- as-developer business model. In today's show you'll discover:

Courtney Brinegar is a Houston based architect who was recently selected as a finalist for her proposal to create a nonprofit organization.  

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/3739936.jpg ()Architecture is a tough business. How do we find work? How do we find help? How do we grow, make more money and ensure that our small firms are profitable? This week I welcome back a friend of the show who, in the past 12 months has interviewed almost 200 small firm architects. He knows our strengths. He knows our weaknesses. This week on the EntreArchitect Podcast, I'm speaking with Todd Reding of Charrette Venture Group about the 3 roadblocks experienced by every entrepreneur architect and what to do to find your way to success. Visit our Platform Sponsor http://www.freshbooks.com/architect (FreshBooks) The easiest way to send invoices, manage expenses and track your time. http://www.freshbooks.com/architect (Access Your 30-Day Free Trial at FreshBooks.com/architect) (Enter EntreArchitect) For an exclusive tour inside FreshBooks, join me and Tim Lee from FreshBooks at http://www.entrearchitect.com/freshbooks-platform-sponsor/ (this free video series). http://ArchBusinessPlan.com (The Architecture Business Plan Competition) Take your firm to greater success… with a plan. It’s free to enter and grand prize is $10,000. http://ArchBusinessPlan.com (Learn more and register at ArchBusinessPlan.com) Referenced in this Episode http://www.entrearchitect.com/2015/01/22/ea060-architecture-business-plan-competition-with-todd-reding/ (EntreArchitect.com/Episode60) (Podcast Episode about Architecture Business Plan Competition) http://www.charrettevg.com (Charrette Venture Group) http://linkedin.com (LinkedIn) http://strengths.gallup.com/default.aspx (StrengthFinder 2.0) http://www.businessofarchitecture.com (Business of Architecture) (Enoch Sears) http://www.salesforce.com/ (Salesforce) (CRM) http://www.zoho.com (Zoho) (CRM) https://www.insightly.com (Insightly) (CRM) https://highrisehq.com (Highrise) (CRM) https://www.pipedrive.com (Pipedrive) (CRM) http://www.archbusinessplan.com (2016 Architecture Business Plan Competition) (learn more and register) http://www.architecturebusinessplancompetition.com/businessplan/prizes-2/ (Mark R. LePage, AIA) (Jury Member) http://www.architecturebusinessplancompetition.com/businessplan/prizes-2/ (Matt Ostanik, AIA) (Jury Member) http://www.architecturebusinessplancompetition.com/businessplan/prizes-2/ (June Jewel, CPA) (Jury Member) http://www.architecturebusinessplancompetition.com/businessplan/prizes-2/ (Steven Burns, FAIA) (Jury Member) http://convention.aia.org/event/homepage.aspx (AIA National Convention) (Philadelphia) http://www.entrearchitect.com/newsletter (The New EntreArchitect) (Subscribe to the newsletter for updates) The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/ea103-3-roadblocks-experienced-every-entrepreneur-architect-podcast/ (EA103: 3 Roadblocks Experienced by Every Entrepreneur Architect and What To Do About It [Podcast]) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

Architecture is a tough business. How do we find work? How do we find help? How do we grow, make more money and ensure that our small firms are profitable? This week I welcome back a friend of the show who, in the past 12 months has interviewed almost 200 small firm architects. He knows […] The post EA103: 3 Roadblocks Experienced by Every Entrepreneur Architect and What To Do About It [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect.

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/HeadshotBC.jpg ()Starting your own design business while still in architecture school. Graduating, growing and building that simple idea into a thriving multi-disciplined design build company. That's what this week's guest did. On the show is a former guest from way back at Episode 8. He’s here to share an update after 2 years of business development. Learn what he did right and what he did wrong. This week on the EntreArchitect Podcast we are discussing How To Grow Your Design Business with Brian Corcodilos of Designblendz, LLC. Visit our Platform Sponsors http://archisnapper.com/?aff=ml (ArchiSnapper) A simple cloud-based tool for creating and managing field reports. http://archisnapper.com/?aff=ml (Try the ArchiSnapper Field Report App Free for 30 Days) http://www.freshbooks.com/architect (FreshBooks) The easiest way to send invoices, manage expenses and track your time. http://www.freshbooks.com/architect (Access Your 30-Day Free Trial at FreshBooks.com/architect) (Enter EntreArchitect) For an exclusive tour inside FreshBooks, join me and Tim Lee from FreshBooks at http://www.entrearchitect.com/freshbooks-platform-sponsor/ (this free video series). Referenced in this Episode http://www.entrearchitect.com/2013/08/11/ea008-breaking-all-the-rules-building-a-successful-design-firm-while-still-in-architecture-school-podcast/ (EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 8): Breaking all the Rules – Building a Successful Design Firm While Still in Architecture School http://Designblendz.com (Designblendz.com) http://www.entrearchitect.com/2015/11/06/ea098-life-of-an-entrepreneur-architect-with-marc-teer-of-blackspectacles-com-podcast/ (EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 98): Life of an Entrepreneur Architect with Marc Teer of BlackSpectacles http://www.twitter.com/designblendz (Designblendz on Twitter) The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/ea101-grow-design-business-brian-corcodilos-podcast/ (EA101: How To Grow Your Design Business with Brian Corcodilos [Podcast]) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Teer049-cropped-bw-square-asymetrical.jpg ()Have you ever considered following a dream other than a traditional practice in architecture? Do you have a passion that is burning inside? Maybe you have a great idea for a new business, but you are afraid to pursue it because of all the work it required to become a licensed architect? You don't want to leave behind your dream of being an architect, for a new dream pursuing something else. But, what if you did? What if you pushed through that fear and took a new path? What if you allowed yourself to follow your passion and take your life in a new direction? Our guest this week did just that. He had an idea and followed his passion to create something amazing, something influential and beneficial to others. This week I invited the founder of BlackSpectacles.com, Marc Teer, to join me and talk about the Life of an Entrepreneur Architect on the EntreArchitect Podcast. Visit our Platform Sponsors http://archisnapper.com/?aff=ml (ArchiSnapper) A simple cloud-based tool for creating and managing field reports. http://archisnapper.com/?aff=ml (Try the ArchiSnapper Field Report App Free for 30 Days) http://www.freshbooks.com/architect (FreshBooks) The easiest way to send invoices, manage expenses and track your time. http://www.freshbooks.com/architect (Access Your 30-Day Free Trial at FreshBooks.com/architect) (Enter EntreArchitect) Referenced in this Episode http://www.BlackSpectacles.com (BlackSpectacles.com) http://www.lynda.com (Lynda.com) http://www.gensler.com (Gensler.com) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0887307280/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0887307280&linkCode=as2&tag=entrearchitect-20&linkId=ITUEB7ZUPQV3EOJ6 (The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It) (Amazon) http://www.solopreneurhour.com (The Solopreneur Hour Podcast) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0714843377/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0714843377&linkCode=as2&tag=entrearchitect-20&linkId=FURBXO3NMC3LXL42 (It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want to Be) (Amazon) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591841216/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1591841216&linkCode=as2&tag=entrearchitect-20&linkId=LDK2C5G3A5ICQEKM (Whatever You Think, Think the Opposite) (Amazon) http://www.aias.org (American Institute of Architecture Students) http://www.aiachicago.org (AIA Chicago) https://vimeo.com/52192863 (Helmut Jahn – AIA Lifetime Achievement Award) (video) http://www.aia.org/careerstages/AIAB106381 (AIA ARE Prep) https://brightbrightgreat.com (Bright Bright Great) https://tend.io (Tend.io)   The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/ea098-life-entrepreneur-architect-marc-teer-blackspectacles-com-podcast/ (EA098: Life of an Entrepreneur Architect with Marc Teer of BlackSpectacles.com [Podcast]) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

Have you ever considered following a dream other than a traditional practice in architecture? Do you have a passion that is burning inside? Maybe you have a great idea for a new business, but you are afraid to pursue it because of all the work it required to become a licensed architect? You don t want […] The post EA098: Life of an Entrepreneur Architect with Marc Teer of BlackSpectacles.com [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect.

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In Episode 64 special guest Mark R. LePage of Entrepreneur Architect joins Archispeak to talk about the past, the present and the future of tools for presentation, communication and collaboration within the architectural practice.

Click the podcast player button above to listen or subscribe to the show on iTunes. https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/larryspeck.jpg ()Entrepreneurism, architects pursuing ventures outside the traditional practice, the education of architects, the AIA and how we all need to join together to build a better profession; these are all topics that I discussed with my guest this week on the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast. He started his own practice in 1975, dabbled in development, invested in real estate, merged his practice with a much larger firm where he is now partner and has designed some rather significant works of architecture. He was dean of University of Texas School of Architecture, where he continues to teach today. Larry Speck, developer, investor, educator, architect is most certainly an Entrepreneur Architect.   Please review this podcast on iTunes. Referenced in this Episode http://soa.utexas.edu (University of Texas School of Architecture) http://larryspeck.com (LarrySpeck.com) http://pagethink.com (Page) Please visit our Platform Sponsor: http://www.freshbooks.com/architect (Freshbooks) The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/ea071-build-better-profession-architect-educator-larry-speck-podcast/ (EA071: How to Build a Better Profession with Architect and Educator Larry Speck [Podcast]) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

Click the podcast player button above to listen or subscribe to the show on iTunes. https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ehaltportrait.jpg ()When Annmarie and I launched our residential architecture studio in 1999, we made a very important decision about the name of our firm. We wanted to be sure that our name was unique and would clearly separate our studio from the many other residential architects in our region. We wanted a name that would be easy to remember, endure and outlive the firm's founders when the next generation might take the lead. We wanted a name that would not burden us as principals, forcing us to be the only people that prospects would want to meet when developing new business and interacting with clients. If our names were on the door, would we be the only people qualified to represent the firm? We wanted a name on which we could build a brand. We named our firm, http://www.fivecat.com (Fivecat Studio) and succeeded in building a successful brand of high-end residential architecture in the lower Hudson Valley of New York State. This week on the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast, I am speaking with a person who understands the how important proper branding is to the success of every architect. She’s responsible for rebranding multiple New England-based architecture firms. Emily Hall is a Senior Associate with Union Studio Architecture & Community Design based in Providence, Rhode Island and we had a fantastic conversation about how to successfully rebrand an architecture firm.   Please review this podcast on iTunes. Referenced in this Episode http://www.unionstudioarch.com (Union Studio Architecture & Community Design) http://www.unionstudioarch.com/news-and-ideas/13-studio-musings/23-blog-entry-1828863 (Donald Powers Architects) http://www.risd.edu (Rhode Island School of Design) http://www.durkeebrown.com (Durkee Brown Viveiros Werenfels Architects) http://www.smps.org (Society for Marketing Professional Services) http://ww2.uri.edu (University of Rhode Island) http://www.cnu.org (Congress of New Urbanism) http://www.unionstudioarch.com/about-us/people/donald (Donald Powers, AIA, LEED AP, CNU) http://www.unionstudioarch.com/about-us/people/douglas (Douglas Kallfelz, AIA, LEED AP, CNU) http://www.charrettevg.com (Charrette Venture Group) http://statcounter.com (StatCounter Analytics Software) http://www.google.com/analytics/ (Google Analytics) http://www.highlandstandard.com (Robert Troutman, Highland Standard) (graphic design) http://www.nail.cc (Nail Communications) http://www.coterenard.com/ (Cote Renard Architecture) http://dig-architecture.com (Dig Architecture) Using a design brief Definition of “Brand” Importance of brand continuity Operations manuals and brand guidelines (the brand book ) http://chrismcrobbie.com (Chris McRobbie Design + Illustration) (web design) Contact Emily Hall https://twitter.com/unionstudioarch (@UnionStudioArch) on Twitter Episode Transcription (Transcript) How to Successfully Rebrand An Architecture Studio with Emily Hall Episode 65 Mark R LePage: This is the Entrepreneur Architect podcast episode 65. (music) Mark: Welcome back to Entrepreneur Architect podcast. My name is Mark R. LePage and this is the podcast dedicated to a successful life as a small firm architect. Whether you have plans to someday start your own firm, you're in the process to start up or you might be an experienced small firm architect just trying to make a difference, this podcast is for you. My goal is to inspire you to build a better business, so that you may pursue your purpose with passion and live the life of your dreams. Mark: When Annmarie and I launched our residential architecture studio in 1999 we made a very important decision about the name of our firm. We wanted to be sure that our name was unique and would clearly separate our studio from the many other residential architects in the region. We...

Click the podcast player button above to listen or subscribe to the show on iTunes. https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/shutterstock232542199.jpg ()After years of contributing to the profession of small firm architecture through my weekly post here at the blog, http://www.entrearchitect.com/newsletter (my weekly newsletter) and at the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast, I wanted to make Entrepreneur Architect even more interactive; even more influential. I wanted to create a place where small firm architects could go to learn directly, face to face, from one another. I wanted a place where I could invite experts on specific topics of success in business, leadership and life to meet with us and teach us the fundamentals of success. So… this past summer, I launched http://www.entrearchitect.com/academy (Entrepreneur Architect Academy). Each week, dozens of small firm architects, members of Entrepreneur Architect Academy come together on a private GoToMeeting video conference. We have become fiends and we actively work to help one another become successful. I have learned so much from these people and so much from the experts who join us. Recently, the topic of our weekly meeting was Partnerships and I invited our friend from Episode 12 of the podcast, Rena Klein, to join us. We had a great discussion and we learned what it takes to enjoy a successful small firm partnership. This week on the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast, I want to share what we learned. This week, I share 7 Truths of a Successful Small Firm Partnership.   Please review this podcast on iTunes. Referenced in this Episode http://www.rmklein.com (RM Klein Consulting) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470466480/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0470466480&linkCode=as2&tag=entrearchitect-20&linkId=BX53YELZA3X2A2WB (The Architect’s Guide to Small Firm Management: Making Chaos Work for Your Small Firm) http://www.entrearchitect.com/2013/12/11/ea012-how-business-consultants-will-help-small-firm-architects-build-better-businesses-with-rena-klein-podcast/ (Episode 012: How Business Consultants Will Help Small Firm Architect Build Better Businesses) http://www.entrearchitect.com/academy (Entrepreneur Architect Academy) Share Your Thoughts What are your thoughts on partnerships? Did I forget anything? Do you disagree with my “truths”? What are your “truths” for a successful partnership? *** Photo Credit: Shutterstock / http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-253531p1.html (Greg Epperson) The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/ea064-7-truths-successful-small-firm-partnerships-podcast/ (EA064: 7 Truths of Successful Small Firm Partnerships [Podcast]) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

Click the podcast player button above to listen or subscribe to the show on iTunes. After years of contributing to the profession of small firm architecture through my weekly post here at the blog, my weekly newsletter and at the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast, I wanted to make Entrepreneur Architect even more interactive; even more influential. […] The post EA064: 7 Truths of Successful Small Firm Partnerships [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect.

http://www.entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/inner-banner-copy.jpg ()Last winter, the founder and CEO of Charrette Venture Group, Matt Ostanik contacted me and inquired about my interest in being a jury member of his new Architecture Business Plan Competition. I receive emails and requests all the time asking me to buy things or participate in surveys or to join a networking group or just notification that I am a winner of the million dollar grand prize. So when Matt contacted me, I was skeptical. And when he mentioned that the grand prize for his “no-strings attached” Architecture Business Plan Competition was $10,000 alarm bells went off in my head. But as I researched Charrette Venture Group and learned what Matt was trying to do, I became interested in learning more. Matt was coming into New York for business and asked if I could meet for coffee. Last March, Matt and I and Matt's associate, Todd Reding met for coffee in Pleasantville where my office was before we moved it back to our home office here in Chappaqua. It was at that meeting when I learned of Matt's mission and his plan to help architects build better businesses. His mission is similar to mine we just want to give back and help the profession grow. After that meeting I was all in. I was invited to join Matt as a member of the competition jury. I also became sort of an informal advisor to help them connect with small firms and specifically you, the Entrepreneur Architect community. The 2014 Architecture Business Plan Competition was a huge success. I talked all about the results back in episode 36 and wrote about it in several posts. You may find links to these posts below. This year, I've been asked to join the jury once again and this week on the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast, I am speaking with Todd Reding, who since that first coffee meeting with Matt and me, has become the Chief Operating Officer of Charrette Venture Group. We talked about, not only the business plan competition, but also about Charrette Venture Group, it's purpose and how the competition is helping the profession grow.   Please review this podcast on iTunes. Referenced in the Episode http://www.entrearchitect.com/2014/07/03/ea036-a-call-to-action-for-small-firm-architects-at-aia-convention-2015-podcast/ (Episode 36: A Call to Action for Small Firm Architects) http://www.entrearchitect.com/2014/07/08/giving-back-is-good-business/ (Giving Back is Good Business) (Results from 2014 Business Plan Competition) http://www.charrettevg.com (Architecture Business Plan Competition) Contact Todd Reding, COO of Charrette Venture Group The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/ea060-architecture-business-plan-competition-todd-reding-podcast/ (EA060: Architecture Business Plan Competition with Todd Reding [Podcast]) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

http://www.entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/21151424_s.jpg ()The passion required to overcome the fear and uncertainty of launching a start-up business is a very powerful emotion. It's what takes us from business-owner architect to Entrepreneur Architect. It's what gets us out of bed every morning and keeps us going years later. Passion for what we do though, will only take us so far. To become a great firm, a truly great business success, we must also have a passion for profit. I know Profit. To some, profit is a dirty word, but the reality is that without profit, your passion for being an architect will very quickly evaporate. It is the passion for profit that allows us to grow our firms and continue to build successful practices. This week on the Entrepreneur Architect, I will share 5 ways to earn more profit and keep the Passion Profit Cycle alive. Please review this podcast on iTunes. Referenced in this Episode http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0887307280/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0887307280&linkCode=as2&tag=entrearchitect-20&linkId=KDQFYB5PAIQOORZE (The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It) by Michael E. Gerber (book) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CY5F8GK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00CY5F8GK&linkCode=as2&tag=entrearchitect-20&linkId=IQGZGVPQ5WDSVQGY (The Winner Effect: The Neuroscience of Success and Failure) by Ian H. Robertson (book) http://www.entrearchitect.com/academy (Enroll Now at Entrepreneur Architect Academy) http://www.entrearchitect.com/debtzero (Building a Debt Zero Business) *** Photo Credit: http://www.123rf.com/profile_pedrosek (pedrosek / 123RF Stock Photo) The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/ea055-passion-profit-cycle-success-small-firm-podcast/ (EA055: The Passion Profit Cycle of Success for Your Small Firm [Podcast]) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

The passion required to overcome the fear and uncertainty of launching a start-up business is a very powerful emotion. It s what takes us from business-owner architect to Entrepreneur Architect. It s what gets us out of bed every morning and keeps us going years later. Passion for what we do though, will only take us so […] The post EA055: The Passion Profit Cycle of Success for Your Small Firm [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect.

http://www.entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Hart_Daniel.jpg ()As small firm architects, we are all wearing so many hats. We have so much going on in our lives. As Partner in Charge of Operations at my small firm Fivecat Studio, I am CEO, COO, CFO, President, Director of Architectural Services, Architect, Project Manager, Office Manager, Book keeper, Receptionist and custodian and thats just at work. How do we get it all done? There is a secret to getting everything done. Do you know the secret? The secret to getting everything done… You CAN'T! You can not get it ALL done, but you can get done the things that matter most. This week on the Entrepreneur Architect podcast, I am speaking with a new friend of mine, Daniel Hart. Dan is an architect and principal at Parkhill Smith and Cooper, an architecture and engineering firm located in Midland, Texas. In additional to his roles in architecture, he is a speaker who presents on how to be more productive, how to get more done and frankly, how to have a better life as an architect. I really enjoyed our conversation. I think it will inspire you to start your own journey toward a a better life, getting done the things that matter most and having more time to spend doing the things you are meant to do. *** If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate and review the podcast on iTunes. This is how you may help me spread the word about Entrepreneur Architect and our mission to become an influential force in the profession of architecture. Just click the link below. Thank you. Please review this podcast on iTunes. Referenced in This Episode http://www.ttu.edu (Texas Tech University) http://team-psc.com (Parkhill Smith & Cooper) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0142000280/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0142000280&linkCode=as2&tag=entrearchitect-20&linkId=LC4OCF4PA5PCEXPI (Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity) by David Allen (Book) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0684802031/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0684802031&linkCode=as2&tag=entrearchitect-20&linkId=RXE6WH52DIW23RR7 (First Things First) by Stephen R. Covey (Book) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1451639619/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1451639619&linkCode=as2&tag=entrearchitect-20&linkId=K7HJ6UTWWAHVRBFU (The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change) by Stephen R. Covey (Book) http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=frederick%20buechner&linkCode=ur2&sprefix=frederick%20%2Cstripbooks%2C180&tag=entrearchitect-20&url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&linkId=L2EQY6D2S5IRIJRO (Writer Frederick Buecher)   The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/ea053-find-purpose-personal-productivity-architect-dan-hart-podcast/ (EA053: Find Your Purpose Through Personal Productivity with Architect Dan Hart [Podcast]) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

http://www.entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/howtoarchitect_-_YouTube.png ()This week on the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast is a registered Architect based in Allentown Pennsylvania. He has worked in the architectural field since 1993, specializing in high-end residential architecture. Published in a variety of professional journals and magazines, Doug Patt worked on projects that have received American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Builders Awards in residential architecture. He is the creator of the How to Architect website and the How to Architect YouTube channel with over 160 videos, 50,000 YouTube subscribers and over 12,000,000 video views web wide. Doug is the author of How to Architect, published by MIT Press. He is the co-founder of RootPhi, LLC a product development company. Co-creator and inventor of three patented products including one for Avifauna. He created and spun out two businesses including Golaces, LLC, which was acquired by a publicly held footwear company, and Reclaim, LLC which licensed technology to San Francisco based soft goods company Timbuk2. Doug is the creator of The Architect’s Academy, an online classroom teaching architecture and design. He is a classically trained painter and has sold artwork through Target stores nationally. Doug Patt is most certainly an Entrepreneur Architect. Please review this podcast on iTunes. Referenced in This Episode http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Witlin (Brian Witlin) http://stuckeman.psu.edu/arch (Penn State Architecture) http://howtoarchitect.com (How To Architect Website) https://www.youtube.com/user/howtoarchitect (How To Architect YouTube Video Channel) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0262516993/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0262516993&linkCode=as2&tag=entrearchitect-20&linkId=WCW3UFTOFMR6BSJJ (How to Architect) (Book) https://www.youtube.com/user/CRANtv (CRANtv) (AIA CRAN Video Series) http://network.aia.org/cran/Home/ (AIA CRAN) http://www.rootphi.com (RootPhi, LLC) Patent Writing Creating Prototypes http://www.mfg.com// (MFG.com) http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/the-architects-birdfeeder (The Architect’s Birdfeeder) http://www.joebmoore.com (Joeb Moore + Partners Architects, LLC) http://academy.howtoarchitect.com (The Architect’s Academy) http://www.twitter.com/howtoarchitect (@HowToArchitect) on Twitter http://www.dougpatt.com (About Doug Patt)   The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/ea052-take-idea-market-howtoarchitect-founder-doug-patt/ (EA052: How to Take Your Idea to Market with HowToArchitect Founder Doug Patt) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/14937885s.jpg ()I am, like so many of you I am a dreamer. Every day of my life, since I was a small child, I have lived much of my waking life and in fact, many of my sleeping hours as well, dreaming about my future. What life will be like when I finally reach that pinnacle of success. I have always had the ability to create a very lucid vision for my tomorrow. I can certainly credit much of my success and many of my accomplishments, as minor as they may be, to this gift of vision. I have always set goals and have always worked to reach them. I have not always landed where I expected this entire thing called “Entrepreneur Architect” is a testament to that, but I have certainly progressed in my life because I have looked toward the future and dreamed. But there is also a downside for us dreamers. We can be easily distracted by the new and exciting. I am sure so many of us listening were told as child that we needed to stop day dreaming and focus on what's important. Even today as adults, we may continue to chase the newest, grandest, shiniest object, abandoning the last big idea for the next sure thing. Resulting in never really accomplishing anything. This week on the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast, I will share my 5 ways to focus your gift for vision and maybe even inspire you to let your dreams take you to a life of success and happiness. Please review this podcast on iTunes. Referenced in This Episode http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_George_(New_York) (Lake George, New York) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matamoras,_Pennsylvania (Matamoras, Pennsylvania) http://www.entrepreneuronfire.com/podcast/mark-lepage/ (Entrepreneur On Fire Podcast Episode 527) (My interview with John Lee Dumas) *** Photo Credit: http://www.123rf.com/profile_prometeus (prometeus / 123RF Stock Photo) The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/ea047-5-ways-focus-gift-dreamer-podcast/ (EA047: 5 Ways To Focus Your Gift as a Dreamer [Podcast]) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/15084635s.jpg ()My name is Mark R. LePage and I am a recovering procrastinator. After 40+ years, I don't have much hope of ever finding a cure, but recently I have found some ways to hang on to the wagon and stay focused on getting things done. With so many things on my plate, I often find myself paralyzed with overwhelm and I get nothing done. I fall back on old bad habits of soothing time wasters like clicking the Get Mail button on my Mac over and over again and checking my email for the next very important message. Or I find myself on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or all three, refreshing over and over again hoping to see the next update. Anything to make myself feel like I am accomplishing something. Anything to keep me from doing the things that really matter. The things that will help me progress and take my firm to the next level. I am sure this all sounds too familiar to you. I can tell you though that I am getting much better at conquering this painful habit of procrastination. Among running my architecture firm, Fivecat Studio, building the Entrepreneur Architect platform, launching the Academy and committing to getting some real sleep, I have found it necessary to find effective ways to stay productive during the day. I have read books. I have listened to podcasts. I have searched the web, high and low, to find as much information as possible on the subject of procrastination and how to conquer it. So today on the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast, I will share 10 tips that I am using to conquer my procrastination. Please review this podcast on iTunes. Referenced in this Episode http://beyondthetodolist.com (Erik J. Fisher’s Beyond the To Do List Podcast) http://www.fivecat.com (Fivecat Studio) http://www.entrearchitect.com/academy (Entrepreneur Architect Academy) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/081298160X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=081298160X&linkCode=as2&tag=entrearchitect-20&linkId=HRSF7TAJC3MYWIRF (The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business) http://www.entrearchitect.com/2012/11/11/the-121212-project/ (The 12/12/12 Project) http://archispeakpodcast.com (Archispeak Podcast) *** Photo Credit: http://www.123rf.com/profile_stuartphoto (stuartphoto / 123RF Stock Photo) The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/ea045-10-tips-recovering-procrastinator-podcast/ (EA045: 10 Tips From a Recovering Procrastinator [Podcast]) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/5407525s.jpg ()It is the individual small firm architects, taking charge of their own success and working with other individual architects; collaborating and sharing their knowledge that will really take this profession to new levels… and this really excites me. Today on the podcast, in the spirit of sharing what is exciting me most, I want to present an update on my progress here at Entrepreneur Architect. Referenced in this Episode http://www.entrearchitect.com/2014/07/10/ea037-my-answers-to-11-big-questions-about-architecture-podcast/ (ArchiTalks No.1: My Answers to 11 Big Questions About Architecture) http://www.entrearchitect.com/2012/12/12/introduction-to-the-entrepreneur-architect-podcast/ (EA000: Introduction to the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast) http://www.entrearchitect.com/newsletter (The Entrepreneur Architect Report (My Free Weekly Newsletter)) http://aiawhv.site-ym.com/events/event_details.asp?id=464143 (AIA Westchester Hudson Valley Design Expo) http://www.businessofarchitecture.com (Business of Architecture Summit) http://themissing32percent.com/equity-by-design-10-18-14/ (The Missing 32% Equity by Design Symposium) https://texasarchitects.org/v/about-the-annual-convention/ (Texas Society of Architects 75th Annual Convention) http://www.facebook.com/entrearchitect (Entrepreneur Architect Facebook Page) http://www.twitter.com/entrearchitect (Entrepreneur Architect on Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Entrepreneur-Architect-2536698/about (Entrepreneur Architect Private Linkedin Group) https://plus.google.com/+Entrearchitect/posts (Entrepreneur Architect on Google+) http://www.instagram.com/entrearchitect (Entrepreneur Architect on Instagram) http://www.entrearchitect.com/courses (Entrepreneur Architect Academy Mailing List) More From the ArchiTalks Tribe Bob Borson Life of an Architect (twitter @bobborson) http://www.lifeofanarchitect.com/this-is-exciting-the-beginning-of-the-end/ ( This is Exciting – The Beginning of the End ) Marica McKeel Studio MM (twitter @ArchitectMM) http://maricamckeel.com/dreams-reality-this-is-exciting ( From Dreams to Reality THIS is Exciting ) Jes Stafford Modus Operandi Design (twitter @modarchitect) http://modarchitect.net/it-all-comes-together-exciting/ ( This is Exciting It is All Comes Together ) Enoch Sears Business of Architecture (twitter @enochsears) This is Exciting: Marketing for Architects that Works Jeff Echols Architect of the Internet (twitter @Jeff_Echols) This is Exciting: 5 Re's to Change the Future of Architecture Lee Calisti – Think Architecture (twitter @leecalisti) http://thinkarchitect.wordpress.com/2014/08/21/this-is-exciting-start-finish/ ( this is exciting :: start + finish ) Oscia Wilson Boiled Architecture (twitter @oscia_wilson) http://boiledarchitecture.com/competing-ipd-definitions/ ( This is exciting they're fighting it out ) Matthew Stanfield Field9 Architecture (twitter @FIELD9arch) http://field9architecture.com/blog/2014/08/21/this-is-exciting/ ( This is exciting ) Jeremiah Russell – Jeremiah S. Russell, Architect (twitter @ronestudioarch) http://ronestudio.wordpress.com/2014/08/21/im-so-excited-achitalks/ ( I'm so excited! ) Cormac Phalen – Archispeak Podcast (twitter @archispk and @archy_type) http://archytype.tumblr.com/post/95332275408/the-end-is-like-the-beginning ( The End is Like the Beginning ) Evan Troxel – (twitter @etroxel) http://evantroxel.com/blog/architalks02 ( This is Exciting Because it's real ) Nicholas Renard Cote Renard Architecture (twitter @coterenard) http://www.coterenard.com/2014/08/right-exciting/#more-1525 ( This Right Here This is Exciting ) *** Photo Credit: http://www.123rf.com/profile_icenando (icenando / 123RF Stock Photo) The post...

It is the individual small firm architects, taking charge of their own success and working with other individual architects; collaborating and sharing their knowledge that will really take this profession to new levels… and this really excites me. Today on the podcast, in the spirit of sharing what is exciting me most, I want to […] The post EA042: This is Exciting – Making a Difference at Entrepreneur Architect [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect.

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/9968807s.jpg ()A little past 6AM, tunes from the local radio station wake me from a very deep slumber. Typically, I will set the alarm to 6:14, so I hear music rather than the daily bad news report. I am very serious about my full media blackout . I certainly don't spend enough time sleeping and for the past few weeks I've been rising at 4:34AM. My oldest son James decided that he wanted to join a morning swim training camp and he needs to be on deck by 5:50AM. So this is my summer schedule and sleep is still something I am still trying to figure out. I'm up late every night working on the website, recording an episode for this podcast or catching up on paperwork from the studio. I work very hard to keep balance in my life. I'm a scout dad as well as a swim dad. I eat dinner with my family every evening (unless I have a conflicting client meeting). As an Entrepreneur Architect, that's not an easy schedule, but it's worth every sacrifice that it requires. After many years of suffering the recent economic storm, the firm has full boards again and clients with high expectations. With our new virtual studio business model, I am wearing many hats these days and currently hold the positions of CEO, COO, CFO, President, Director of Architectural Services, Architect, Project Manager, Draftsman, Office Manager, Book Keeper, Receptionist and Custodian and that's just at work. If you are an Entrepreneur Architect, I'm sure this sounds familiar. This week on the Entrepreneur Architect Academy I will share my 4 simple steps for getting things done. Please share your tips and techniques for how to get things done in the comments below. Let’s talk! Please review this podcast on iTunes. Referenced in this Episode http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1451639619/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1451639619&linkCode=as2&tag=entrearchitect-20&linkId=L6BTYAWNL32W4ONU (The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People) by Stephen R. Covey (book) http://www.usgs.gov/humancapital/documents/TimeManagementGrid.pdf (Productivity Matrix PDF from USGS) http://www.evernote.com (Evernote) https://ifttt.com (IFTTT (If This Then That))

This week we are privledged to have Architect Mark R LePage of FiveCat Studio also the host of the Entrepreneur Architect with us to discuss a topic that is relevant and important to anyone wanting to own a business. This interview will give creative business owners and freelancers some practical insights into the difference between being a creative and being the owner of a business that provides creative services. It’s common knowledge that most business fail. Several might make it through the first year, about half might make it through the second, and every year after that it seems, the number of people who stay in business just keeps on halving. This is true for everybody, including creatives. The question is, why is that? We have all the information we need, a lot of it for free, about how to start and run a business. On Amazon alone right now there are OVER 2 million books listed under the term “business”. We come from fortunate educated backgrounds and many of us have worked for successful companies. Why then do so many people fail, and what are we to do about it? My hunch, and I base this on personal experience, is that as creatives, almost all of us at some time reach a point where we start thinking, “Hey, I’m really good at my job, I don’t need this employer, I’m certain I could be much more successful financially if I worked for myself.” It’s at that point that they miss an extremely important distinction.. Being talented and successful creatively, does NOT qualify you one bit to run a business. This discussion is for the creative who is contemplating starting their own practice. They’ve most likely been working under someone else’s wing for a few years and are feeling the urge to get out on their own, probably for the flexibility and the dream of being their own boss and being in control of their finances. I admire them and encourage each one to do what their heart tells them, but before they go, this interview will arm them not only with a few basic truths, but some excellent ideas of what to do next to improve their knowledge and chances of success.  

http://www.entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/enoch-sears-portrait-500x500.png ()This week on the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast I chatted with my friend Enoch Sears, the founder of BusinessOfArchitecture.com. Each week, Enoch hosts the Business of Architecture Show, a video podcast, which may be viewed on his http://www.businessofarchitecture.com (website), on his https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7xCozKOVFdCZRV7gclrM6A (YouTube channel) or you may listen to the https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926?mt=2 (audio on iTunes). Enoch’s show is specifically focused on advancing the business of architecture through training and education. If you like what I am doing here at Entrepreneur Architect, you'll love BusinessOfArchitecture.com. Please review the podcast on iTunes. Topics Discussed on this Episode Business Systems for Architects Virtual Teams Marketing Strategies for Architects Links Referenced in this Episode http://www.entrearchitect.com/2014/06/04/ea034-how-to-raise-your-fees-podcast/ (Episode 34: How to Raise Your Fees) http://www.ArchispeakPodcast.com (ArchispeakPodcast.com) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0887307280/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0887307280&linkCode=as2&tag=liviwellinwes-20&linkId=MN5TZCAFOAIL3ZDQ (The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It) by Michael Gerber (Book) http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html (Jing) http://www.screencast-o-matic.com (Screencast-O-Matic) http://www.techsmith.com/snagit.html (Snagit) http://www.telestream.net/screenflow/overview.htm (Screenflow) http://www.BusinessOfArchitecture.com/Free (BusinessOfArchitecture.com/Free) https://www.bricsys.com/en_INTL/bricscad/ (BricsCAD) https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTMwNDA5Mzg4NDk?src=global9 (Dropbox) (Tell them Mark LePage referred you and we’ll both get 500 MB of bonus storage space. Use my Fivecat email at mlepage at fivecat dot com.) http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/marketing-for-architects/architects-facing-silent-war/ (Architects Are Facing a Silent War) (Article) http://www.ArchitectsMarketing.com/Training (ArchitectsMarketing.com/Training) (Free Training) http://www.entrearchitect.com/2014/06/17/see-you-in-chicago/ (My schedule at AIA Convention 2014) (Come support me and my mission for Entrepreneur Architect.) The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/ea035-business-systems-architects-enoch-sears-businessofarchitecture-com-podcast/ (EA035: Business Systems for Architects with Enoch Sears of BusinessOfArchitecture.com [Podcast]) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/8417983s.jpg ()This week on the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast, I am turning things over to you, the Entrepreneur Architect Community. Every day I receive emails from members of the community. Many are letters of support and encouragement and truthfully, those are the emails that inspire me to continue and to grow Entrepreneur Architect into all that it can be. So I thank you for sending those messages. Many other emails contain questions for me, asking for advice or guidance for their careers. I'm just a small firm architect building the best business I can. I've learned a lot in my 20 years since graduating and l love to share what I know. I’m not an expert in everything business. I only know what I know. If my writing here on the blog or my voice on the podcast can help to inspire you to build a better business, live a better life or help to strengthen our profession, well then I’m all in! So, this week on the podcast, I am sharing a few questions from the community and I'll give you my thoughts on each. Please review the podcast on iTunes. Links Referenced in This Episode http://www.entrearchitect.com/the-hybrid-proposal-for-architectural-services/ (The Hybrid Proposal for Architectural Service) http://www.entrearchitect.com/entrepreneur-architect-foundations/ (Foundations: Business Forms and Checklists for Architects) Book: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0887307280/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0887307280&linkCode=as2&tag=entrearchitect-20&linkId=RTFN23C7K5HFNIPA (The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It) by Michael Gerber Book: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0983500193/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0983500193&linkCode=as2&tag=entrearchitect-20&linkId=GBEGU64KAW22QAXK (The E-Myth Architect) by Michael Gerber and Norbert C. Lemermeyer http://www.entrearchitect.com/writers/ (Guest Author Guidelines for Submitting an Article for Publication at EntreArchitect.com) http://www.facebook.com/entrearchitect (EntreArchitect on Facebook) http://www.twitter.com/entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect on Twitter) http://www.entrearchitect.com/the-entrepreneur-architect-report/ (Subscriber to The Entrepreneur Architect Report) The Entrepreneur Architect Podcast on iTunes *** Photo Credit: http://www.123rf.com/profile_outstyle (outstyle / 123RF Stock Photo) The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/ea032-business-classes-architecture-students-architect-moms-q-community-podcast/ (EA032: Business Classes for Architecture Students, Architect Moms and More Q & A from the Community [Podcast]) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

This week on the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast, I am turning things over to you, the Entrepreneur Architect Community. Every day I receive emails from members of the community. Many are letters of support and encouragement and truthfully, those are the emails that inspire me to continue and to grow Entrepreneur Architect into all that it […] The post EA032: Business Classes for Architecture Students, Architect Moms and More Q & A from the Community [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect.

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/shutterstock132160904.png ()Annmarie and I launched our first website at http://www.fivecat.com (fivecat.com) in 1998, way before any other architects in the region were online. I've been writing blogs since 2006 and as social media grew in popularity, we adopted early and benefited tremendously. Having a strong online presence has made us very accessible on search engines. We've held a top 3 position on Google since launching the website and literally built the firm with inquiries from local prospects searching for Westchester Architects. This week on the podcast I'm sharing my thoughts on each of the channels I visit during my daily rounds online. If you and I are not connected on any of these networks, please be sure to look me up. I'd love to get to know you better. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneur-architect/id593303704 (Please leave an iTunes review.) My Social Media Channels http://www.twitter.com/EntreArchitect (Twitter) http://www.facebook.com/EntreArchitect (Facebook) https://plus.google.com/+Entrearchitect/posts (Google+) http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Entrepreneur-Architect-2536698/about (Linkedin) http://www.houzz.com/pro/fivecat (Houzz) http://www.pinterest.com/fivecatstudio (Pinterest) http://www.instagram.com/EntreArchitect (Instagram) http://www.youtube.com/user/fivecat1/videos?flow=grid&view=1 (YouTube) More Links Mentioned on the Podcast https://www.facebook.com/StudioMM.architecture (Marica McKeel on Facebook) http://getmethod.com (Method Digital Training by Evan Troxel) https://plus.google.com/communities/114267999788399325633 (Big Time Small Firm by Jes Stafford) http://www.pinterest.com/entrearchitect/inspirational-quotes/ (My Pinterest “Inspirational Quotes” Board) *** Photo Credit: Shutterstock/http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-700705p1.html (squarelogo) The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/ea025-successful-social-media-strategies-architects-podcast/ (EA025: Successful Social Media Strategies for Architects [Podcast]) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

Mark is the President of Fivecat Studio Architecture and Founder of Entrepreneur Architect at EntreArchitect.com, an online resource dedicated to educating and inspiring small firm architects to build better businesses.

http://www.entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/shutterstock_111149096.jpg ()This one is for the students. Dayne DeSerres is a working intern at Edward Rowse Architects based in Foxboro Massachusetts. He promotes the firm via Social Media and we communicate often on http://www.twitter.com/entrearchitect.com (Twitter). A few weeks back, Dayne reached out in response to http://www.entrearchitect.com/2014/02/02/my-ultimate-guide-to-landing-your-first-job-in-architecture/ (My Ultimate Guide to Landing Your First Job in Architecture). He offered to come on the show with Jim Partridge and Steve Tucker, two leaders from his firm, to discuss the role of interns at Edward Rowse Architects and what students should be doing to prepare themselves for the hiring process. This episode is filled with information and advice. We get into the details and discuss a specific step by step process for landing your first job in architecture. Summer is coming fast. You should already be out there, pounding the pavement and building relationships with decision makers at the firms in which you are interested. Not sure where to start, how to dress or what to say? This episode will answer all those questions and more. At the end of the show, I asked a very important question for students entering the profession. Listen to the episode to learn what that question was, as well as the valuable responses each of my guests shared with our community. Not a student or intern? No worries. This episode includes some great tips for seasoned architects as well. I found it very interesting from the hiring side, to learn what other firms are doing to find good people. Listen to the show and let me know if you agree. If you have any questions that are not answered on the show, please include them in the comments below and I will ask Dayne, Jim and Steve to share their thoughts. >>https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneur-architect/id593303704?mt=2 (Your review of Entrepreneur Architect at iTunes helps other entrepreneur architects find the show.)

We've all felt the urge at one time or another to say "screw this job I'm going out on my own." But without a carefully laid out plan and clear vision of what lies ahead, we could be doomed before we get started. That's why we interviewed Mark R. LePage, the Entrepreneur Architect to avoid all of those mistakes. The post Episode 10: How To Become An Entrepreneur Architect [Podcast] appeared first on Architect Exam Prep.

Episode 27 kicks off Season 2 with a very special guest cohost Mark R. LePage! Yes, The Entrepreneur Architect himself joins the cast as we discuss some helpful and not so helpful “Habits for Success.”

http://www.entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/entrearchitect-podcast-badge1.jpg ()In this episode I'll be talking about my Entrepreneur Architect Manifesto. I launched the Entrepreneur Architect blog in 2007 as a personal project to record my thoughts about business in architecture and to organize online resources about business and the profession of architecture. On December 12, 2012, I announced the relaunch of Entrepreneur Architect as an online resource for sole proprietors, students and small firms and introduced this podcast to the world. That first episode is still, to this day, one of my favorite shows and the inspiration for the weekly solo episodes I am creating today. If you haven't listened to that first introduction episode, I encourage you to do so. I share a link below. In order to share my thoughts on what it means to be an Entrepreneur Architect, I published my Entrepreneur Architect Manifesto one year ago in February of 2013. My manifesto is a continuously evolving, living document that describes 11 issues that I believe need to be addressed in the profession. Its my call to action to every Entrepreneur Architect who wants to become an influential force and make the changes required to save our profession. Links From This Episode http://www.entrearchitect.com/2012/12/12/introduction-to-the-entrepreneur-architect-podcast/ (Episode 000: Introduction to the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast) http://www.entrearchitect.com/newsletter (Subscribe to The Entrepreneur Architect Report and download a free PDF of The Entrepreneur Architect Manifesto) http://www.entrearchitect.com/2014/02/02/my-ultimate-guide-to-landing-your-first-job-in-architecture/ (My Ultimate Guide to Landing Your First Job in Architecture) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneur-architect/id593303704?mt=2&uo=4 () The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/ea017-entrepreneur-architect-manifesto-podcast/ (EA017: The Entrepreneur Architect Manifesto [Podcast]) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

In this episode I ll be talking about my Entrepreneur Architect Manifesto. I launched the Entrepreneur Architect blog in 2007 as a personal project to record my thoughts about business in architecture and to organize online resources about business and the profession of architecture. On December 12, 2012, I announced the relaunch of Entrepreneur Architect as […] The post EA017: The Entrepreneur Architect Manifesto [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect.

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/paid-1601271280.png ()Since launching the blog back in 2007, there has been one topic that I have been asked about more than any other. Whenever I write about it, either at the blog or over at the http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Entrepreneur-Architect-2536698/about (Entrepreneur Architect Linkedin Group) (which by the way is closing in on 6,000 members) the comment section lights up. It's the one topic that, for generations, has been untouchable. We've been trained by our schools and required by our professional organization to avoid discussing this topic at all costs or else. Well today, right here on the podcast, I am talking about fees for architectural services.   Topics Referenced in This Episode http://www.entrearchitect.com/courses (The Entrepreneur Architect Academy Pre-Launch List) http://www.entrearchitect.com/2014/01/15/ea014-architecture-does-matter-an-interview-with-bsa-president-emily-grandstaff-rice/ (Episode 14 with Emily Grandstaff-Rice) http://www.entrearchitect.com/2014/01/19/the-passion-profit-cycle-of-success-archive/ (The Passion Profit Cycle of Success) Architectural Fees Cost Per Square Foot Hourly Fees Stipulated Sum Fees (a.k.a. Flat or Fixed Fees) Percentage of Construction Cost The Hybrid Fee http://www.entrearchitect.com/hybrid (The Hybrid Proposal for Architectural Services Course) Collaboration and Encouragement Among Architects http://www.entrearchitect.com/podcastquestion (Ask a Question To Be Answered on the Podcast) http://www.entrearchitect.com/academy (The Entrepreneur Architect Resource Guide (Free)) http://www.entrearchitect.com/about (Who Is Mark R. LePage (About Page)) The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/ea015-architectural-fees/ (EA015: Architectural Fees | How To Get Paid as an Architect [Podcast]) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/medium3052989539.jpg ()It’s Official! The Entrepreneur Architect Podcast is now on a weekly schedule. In this, my 13th episode, I share the new schedule for everything Entrepreneur Architect including the weekly podcast and the new publication date for http://www.entrearchitect.com/newsletter (The Entrepreneur Architect Report), my free weekly newsletter. My weekly blog articles will continue to be published on Monday mornings. A new episode of the podcast will be posted every Thursday morning, taking the slot from the newsletter. The newsletter will move to Friday afternoons. Read the newsletter while you are preparing for your weekend, or save it to read with your Sunday morning coffee. The best part is that there will be more Entrepreneur Architect every week for you to enjoy. This episode of the podcast is my first solo show http://www.entrearchitect.com/2012/12/12/introduction-to-the-entrepreneur-architect-podcast/ (since introducing the podcast over a year ago). With the new weekly schedule, I will have the time to produce more solo shows where I will share more of my personal thoughts on business success in architecture, as well as anything else I care to discuss. No worries though… my interviews with interesting and inspirational people will continue as well. The topic for this episode is Profit… Then Art. It is inspired by the first section of my ebook, The Entrepreneur Architect Manifesto, which reads; I believe we need to focus on profit before art. I hear it everyday from architects, saying that the money doesn’t matter. We should do it for the love of the profession, for the art of architecture. Yes. We must do it for the love of the profession and for the art, but we should be rewarded commensurate with what we bring to this world. We bring beauty and function and design and comfort and consistency and warmth and convenience We do that. Architects do that. No other profession can do that. Each time we board an airplane, we are reminded of the procedures in case of an emergency. We are told, if the cabin loses pressure, oxygen masks will drop from above. We are told to first care for ourselves before assisting other passengers. Why is that? We must care for ourselves first because if we are unconscious or incapable, we can be no help to other passengers. Similarly, if we do not first care for our businesses before we care for our art, we will not be around to create our art. We must have healthy, profitable businesses in order to continue our mission of making the world a more beautiful, more functional place. If you want to read all of The Entrepreneur Architect Manifesto, you will receive a copy for free when you http://www.entrearchitect.com/newsletter (subscribe to my newsletter), The Entrepreneur Architect Report. If you are already a subscriber and did not receive a copy of the ebook, thank you, because you were an early subscriber. http://www.entrearchitect.com/contact-me/ (Send me an email) and I will send you a copy for free. Other links from this episode: http://www.entrearchitect.com/2013/02/17/entrepreneur-architect-academy-007-1-how-to-become-the-richest-architect-you-know-part-1-of-3/ (How to Become the Richest Architect You Know) http://www.entrearchitect.com/courses (Sign up for the Entrepreneur Architect Academy Pre-Launch List) *** photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/30080293@N02/3052989539/ (jirotrom) via http://photopin.com/ (photopin) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ (cc) The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/ea013-profit-then-art/ (EA013: Profit… Then Art | Architects Build a Better World By Making More Money [Podcast]) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

It’s Official! The Entrepreneur Architect Podcast is now on a weekly schedule. In this, my 13th episode, I share the new schedule for everything Entrepreneur Architect including the weekly podcast and the new publication date for The Entrepreneur Architect Report, my free weekly newsletter. My weekly blog articles will continue to be published on Monday […] The post EA013: Profit… Then Art | Architects Build a Better World By Making More Money [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect.

http://www.entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Rena-Klein-Headshot-WEB_3.13_0.jpg ()Rena Klein, FAIA is a teacher, a speaker, an author and principal of RM Klein Consulting; a firm offering a variety of services aimed at small firm architects. On this episode of the Entrepreneur Architect podcast, Rena and I discuss the many ways a business consultant may help you build a better business. We talk about everything from how the AIA is focusing on the small firm architect, marketing, work/life balance, ownership transitions, firm valuations and so much more. Go grab your Moleskine or open your Evernote, because you are going to want to take notes on this episode. Be sure to listen all the way to the end, because Rena shares some exclusive inside information about the recently published 15th edition of the Architects Handbook for Professional Practice, of which she is the AIA Executive Editor. As I say to my kids, “Get your listening ears on.” This is an information packed episode. I hope you like it. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneur-architect/id593303704?mt=2&uo=4 ()  Contact Rena Klein, FAIA http://www.rmklein.com/ (R M Klein Consulting) Send Rena an email and say, “thank you”. Call Rena at 206-898-9740 Books Mentioned in this Episode http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470466480/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0470466480&linkCode=as2&tag=entrearchitect-20 (The Architect’s Guide to Small Firm Management: Making Chaos Work for Your Small Firm) http://aiastore.hostedbywebstore.com/Architects-Handbook-Professional-Practice-Edition/dp/B00FW8I9LM?field_availability=-1&field_browse=2382485011&id=Architects+Handbook+Professional+Practice+Edition&ie=UTF8&refinementHistory=brandtextbin%2Csubjectbin%2Ccolor_map%2Cprice%2Csize_name&searchNodeID=2382485011&searchPage=1&searchRank=salesrank&searchSize=12 (Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Ed.) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/141958331X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=141958331X&linkCode=as2&tag=liviwellinwes-20 (Financial Management for Design Professionals: The Path to Profitability) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/141953954X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=141953954X&linkCode=as2&tag=liviwellinwes-20 (Strategic Planning for Design Firms) Topics Discussed in this Episode AIA and small firms Small Firm management Business consulting for small firm architects Best practices for small firm architects Industry trends benefiting business success Marketing and business development Work life balance Business consulting fees How much to expect to pay for business consulting Strategic planning process Business coaching Business benchmarks Marketing and Sales Ownership transition Firm valuations One year anniversary of the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast Entrepreneur Architect Academy The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/ea012-business-consultants/ (EA012: How Business Consultants Will Help Small Firm Architects Build Better Businesses with Rena Klein [Podcast]) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

Rena Klein, FAIA is a teacher, a speaker, an author and principal of RM Klein Consulting; a firm offering a variety of services aimed at small firm architects. On this episode of the Entrepreneur Architect podcast, Rena and I discuss the many ways a business consultant may help you build a better business. We talk […] The post EA012: How Business Consultants Will Help Small Firm Architects Build Better Businesses with Rena Klein [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect.

http://www.entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/entrearchitect-podcast-badge1.jpg ()In this eleventh episode of the Entrepreneur Architect podcast, I speak with architect Kevin deFreitas about his success as an Entrepreneur Architect using a virtual studio business model. Annmarie and I have shifted our business model at Fivecat Studio to look much like what Kevin describes. I learned a bunch from Kevin and I hope you do too. Visit Kevin’s website at http://www.deFreitasArchitects.com (www.deFreitasArchitects.com) or send him an email to say thanks for sharing what he knows on the show. I’d love to know what you think about this episode. Please leave a comment below. The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/ea011-the-virtual-studio-with-kevin-defreitas/ (EA011: The Virtual Studio with Kevin deFreitas [Podcast]) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

In this eleventh episode of the Entrepreneur Architect podcast, I speak with architect Kevin deFreitas about his success as an Entrepreneur Architect using a virtual studio business model. Annmarie and I have shifted our business model at Fivecat Studio to look much like what Kevin describes. I learned a bunch from Kevin and I hope […] The post EA011: The Virtual Studio with Kevin deFreitas [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect.

Why should all buildings designed for people, be designed by an architect, and how can architects be more influential? Architects, like all building professionals, need to run a good business to be effective. Mark R. LePage is an Entrepreneur Architect. He's passionate about the business of architecture, so much so that he writes, podcasts and coaches other architects how to run successful businesses.  I spokes with Mark about his journey, what makes his architectural practice, Fivecat Studio different, and the influence that architecture can have on people.  How much time do you spend finding out what your clients need or want? Links: http://www.entrearchitect.com/ http://www.fivecat.com/ http://www.houzz.com/ Mark's book recommendation: The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It Upcoming Events Go Green Expo - Wellington 12 - 13th October, 2013 Canterbury Home Show - Christchurch, 18 - 20 October, 2013 Earth Song Eco-Neighbourhood Public Tour - 2nd November, 2013

http://www.entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/entrearchitect-podcast-badge1.jpg ()In this episode of the Entrepreneur Architect podcast we’re hanging out with a long time online friend of mine, Susan Serra. Susan is a kitchen designer, an online marketer, an entrepreneur many times over and a great friend. We talked about Susan’s many business ventures and how engaging online has helped her succeed. Its all about the connections. Whether you find people online or off, your success is built upon the relationships you have with other people. The tools have changed, but the lessons have not. If you want to succeed in architecture… make friends and influence people. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneur-architect/id593303704?mt=2 () Links Mentioned in this Episode http://www.susanserraassociates.com/ (Susan Serra Associates) http://www.TheKitchenDesigner.org (TheKitchenDesigner.org) http://www.thekitchendesigner.org/journal/2007/5/30/architect-kitchen-designer-a-match-made-in.html (My Architect vs. Kitchen Designer Guest Post from 2007) http://www.bornholmkitchen.com/ (Bornholm Kitchen) http://scandinavianmade.com/ (Scandinavian Made) http://susansview.com/ (Susan’s View) https://plus.google.com/106378369294492458187/posts (Susan on Google+) https://twitter.com/susanserrackd (Susan on Twitter) The post https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/ea009-power-connection/ (EA009: The Power of Connection with Susan Serra [Podcast]) appeared first on https://entrearchitect.com (EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects).

In this episode of the Entrepreneur Architect podcast we’re hanging out with a long time online friend of mine, Susan Serra. Susan is a kitchen designer, an online marketer, an entrepreneur many times over and a great friend. We talked about Susan’s many business ventures and how engaging online has helped her succeed. Its all […] The post EA009: The Power of Connection with Susan Serra [Podcast] appeared first on EntreArchitect.

Livingstone Mukasa is the founder of Archability.com, an online marketplace for design professionals. On Archability.com, architects, designers, and others in the building design industry can find work, bid on projects, and hire outsourced talent. Archability is a matchmaker that pairs those needing architectural and building design services with those who offer these services. Archability aims to put back to work some of the unemployed architects who have been suffering ever since the real estate bubble burst in 2008. In today's interview, Livingstone talks about how he went from being an unemployed architect himself to pitching Archability the Demo Silicon valley technology conference. Livingstone's story is inspiring for any architect who has an entreprenuerial spirit and wants to apply design training to a parallel field. Click here to read more about Helping The Unemployed Architect and Outsourcing Architecture, Livingstone Mukasa of Archability.com

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/medium42021683.jpg () One month ago, on November 12, 2012, I published a blog post introducing https://entrearchitect.com/2012/11/11/the-121212-project/ (The 12/12/12 Project). The idea behind the 12/12/12 Project is to push through your fear of failure, make a decision final and commit to something that will literally alter your life. Something that you have been dreaming about but have always been afraid to do. It’s an opportunity to follow your passion and become what you are truly meant to be. My challenge to you, and to myself, was to prepare a plan and commit to executing that plan on December 12, 2012. Well that day has come. Today, is 12/12/12. So what is my 12/12/12 Project? Click the link below to find out. I hope you enjoy it. Please take a moment to post a comment and tell me what you think. Click Here To Listen Now –>> http://traffic.libsyn.com/entrearchitect/EA000___Introduction_to_The_Entrepreneur_Architect_Podcast.mp3 (EA000 _ Introduction- The Entrepreneur Architect) Here’s the Transcript: Episode 000 | Introduction: The Entrepreneur Architect Podcast Every summer as a kid, my parents would load up the old Suburban, hook up the boat and head to a crystal clear lake in upstate New York’s Adirondack Mountains. My brothers and I would look forward to that trip all year long. In anticipation our imaginations would take over and create an event so amazing that the excitement of thinking about the vacation was almost more fun than the actual trip itself. We had such a great time on those trips. We would swim and picnic and fish and go on long rides in the boat. My Dad is a retired auto mechanic and he loves all things FAST. Our boat was a 27 foot Magnum; an offshore powerboat with twin 350 Chevy engines… and it was FAST. We would strap on our goggles, hang on tight and we would race across the top of the waves. We would visit amazing places on the lake; which as a kid I would imagine were undiscovered territories never before seen with human eyes. Some of these special coves and bays are surrounded by shear cliffs where hundreds of thousands of years ago tectonic activity ripped through the region and mountains rose from the earth. Sometimes we would anchor and swim to shore, climb these cliffs… and jump. It is truly an amazing feeling to jump from a 30 foot cliff and plunge into cool deep water below but it is NOT easy to do the first time. The first time you climb to the top of one of these cliffs and look down, your heart pushes up against your throat and your stomach tightens up and you say, NO WAY am I jumping into that water. You are filled with complete and total fear. But then your courage pushes through your fear… and you just do it! And it is awesome. The feeling of pride. The freedom. The physical sensation of the wind whipping past your ears and the adrenaline pumping through your veins finding its way to your brain. It is amazing. And its a feeling that I haven’t felt in a very long time. Until now. One month ago, on November 12, 2012, I published a blog post introducing The 12/12/12 Project. The idea behind the 12/12/12 Project is to push through your fear of failure, make a decision final and commit to something that will literally alter your life. Something that you have been dreaming about but have always been afraid to do. It’s an opportunity to follow your passion and become what you are truly meant to be. My challenge to you, and to myself, was to prepare a plan and commit to executing that plan on December 12, 2012. Well that day has come. Today, is 12/12/12. So what is my 12/12/12 Project? I will get to that in a moment. First, I want to tell you a little bit about me. My name is Mark LePage and I am an Architect. I am the President and Partner in Change of Operations at the architecture firm, http://www.fivecat.com (Fivecat...

One month ago, on November 12, 2012, I published a blog post introducing The 12/12/12 Project. The idea behind the 12/12/12 Project is to push through your fear of failure, make a decision final and commit to something that will literally alter your life. Something that you have been dreaming about but have always been […] The post EA000: Introduction to The Entrepreneur Architect Podcast appeared first on EntreArchitect.