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Architecture Firm Succession Planning And The Power Of Design May 13, 2014

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Do you have a plan to pass your firm on to someone else when you retire? For many solo architects, the firm dies when they go into semi-retirement.

But it doesn't have to end that way.

oday we talk with Lisa Henry, principal at Greenway Group, about ownership succession planning and ownership transition for architecture firms.

We also discuss what architects can do to take a leadership role in the design process. What is the fine line between taking marching orders from the client and overstepping our bounds as our client's advisor? Find out in this episode of Business of Architecture.

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Strategic Planning for Architecture Firms May 06, 2014

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Today we are joined by Lisa Henry, FASID, LEED AP. She is a princpal at Greenway Group, a company that gives design firms information, knowledge and counsel that enables them to focus on what they care most about: doing great work. In today's episode we discuss creating a strategic plan for your architecture firm, and how following that strategic plan can help you reach your goals. Click here to read more about Strategic Planning for Architecture Firms

Conquer Markets with Mariana Idiarte Apr 29, 2014

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International business consultant, Mariana Idiarte, is back. This time she's here to share with us strategies on how to not lose yourself and establish your architecture business in new markets.

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Design Contracts and More with Mariana Idiarte Apr 22, 2014

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In this episode international business consultant Mariana Idiarte is back for round 2. She tell us about what she learned negotiating architectural contracts for small and large architecture firms.

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The Secrets to a Successful Architecture Firm: Business and Design Philosophy Apr 15, 2014

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In today's episode, we continue our interview with the principles of Modative - a successful Los Angeles design-build architecture firm that was founded in 2006 and has grown over the past few years. Today we discuss their goals and the principles behind their firm's success.

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The Secrets of a Successful Architecture Firm: Inside The Modern Architecture Firm Modative Apr 08, 2014

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In today's interview we take a look at a successful Los Angeles design-build architecture firm. Founded in 2006, this firm has grown leaps and bounds in the past few years. The firm melds a focus on design with an all-inclusive delivery model that includes construction services. Today we sit down with the firm's principles to discover the lessons they've learned about running a successful architectural practice over the past 7 years.

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How To Boost Your Firm Profits - WIthout Finding More Clients Apr 01, 2014

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Discover why Steve Wintner's book sold out. We discuss the tips for successful architecture firm management, including accountability, employee retention, and how to calculatean hourly billing rate.

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Management Tips for a Successful Architecture Practice Mar 25, 2014

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Listen why Steve Wintner's book is selling for over $200 on Amazon.com. We discuss the tips for successful architecture firm management, including accountability, employee retention, and how to calculate fees.

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How To Identify (and Communicate) Your Value Mar 18, 2014

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In this episode, we discuss escaping the commodity trap and how to get clients to recognize your value.

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Creating a Growth Plan for an Architecture Firm Mar 11, 2014

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In this episode we discuss specialization, competitive analysis, client research, and creating a growth plan for an architecture firm. Our guest is Bob Fisher, principal of Greenway Group and Associate Publisher at Design Intelligence.

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