In this episode of the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast, I talk about how to create your own life plan and I’ll walk you through my own business plan step-by-step; the actual plan that I developed for Fivecat Studio back in 2006.

I’ll share all my previously confidential information and show you how Annmarie and I took Fivecat Studio from a struggling stalled small firm to a successful regional leader.

Since that time, my plans have evolved and our current business plan looks very different. The year 2006 was when I enrolled in a local business academy and I learned the things that I didn't know that I didn't know. It was also the year that everything changed for Fivecat Studio, and the business plan that I share in this episode is the reason for that change.

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The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It

Entrepreneur Architect Business Trends Survey

Architecture Business Plan Competition

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Money is critical to the success of any architecture firm, but how and why you find that money may determine whether you live or die as a small business.

In this episode of the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast, we're talking about building a business without debt and if you already find yourself in the hole (like me), I will share 4 steps to find your way back to debt-zero.

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A New Business Model for Small Firm Architects (Virtual Studio)

Entrepreneur Architect Business Trends Survey

Architecture Business Plan Competition

EA022: How To Find Your First Job in Architecture

Book: EntreLeadership: 20 Years of Practical Business Wisdom from the Trenches by Dave Ramsey

Book: The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey

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I am a born entrepreneur. It is in my blood.

From age 10, when I decided to become an architect, I knew that someday I would lead my own firm. With certainty for my destination, I planned my path, step by step, from graduation to business launch. It wasn't a formal written plan, but I knew from the start what I needed to do before I was ready to take on my own clients.

In this episode of the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast, I share my journey from Architecture School to my own architecture firm, Fivecat Studio.

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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 Twitter. A few weeks back, Dayne reached out in response to 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.

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The Portfolio & Resume Review Checklist (This is a great tool to confirm that you are as awesome as you think you are.)

The Entrepreneur Architect Business Trends Survey

Entrepreneur Architect Podcast Episode 10 with Oscia Wilson

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During my interview with a potential client, I answer many questions. Most are very similar; How much will it cost? How long will it take? Are you available to start right away? Do you have any references?

You know all the questions they learn to ask from their favorite shows on HGTV.

Another question that I'm often asked is, Do you build the project too? And like a good architect, I would explain the difference between architects and contractors and politely say, No. Architects design the project. Contractors build them.

Then, about five or six years ago, I changed my answer.

We sure do. I would say.

In this episode of the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast, I am going to show you how to more than double your fee on your very next project by providing Architect-Led Construction Management Services. It may sounds like a lot of work and a bit overwhelming and scary, but trust me its not. Stay with me and I will show you how.

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