Context & Clarity for Small Firm Architects

How can an architect write and publish a book? That's where we started our conversation on Thursday’s Context & Clarity LIVE.  Jeff Echols and Co-Host, Katharine MacPhail welcomed Lora Teagarden, Architect, Advocate, and Author, to Context & Clarity LIVE. Join the Context & Clarity LIVE conversation every Thursday as we talk to a special guest about the topics that matter most to...

On Context & Clarity LIVE, we talked to Jonathan Segal talked about architecture, development, and even the future of education and practice. What are our big takeaways from the conversation and how will our audience of small firm architects apply what we learned from Scott?  Jeff and special guest Co-Host, Mandy Freeland are joined backstage by Boston, Architect and Educator, Isra Banks...

How can someone be both Architect and Developer? That's where we started our conversation on Thursday’s Context & Clarity LIVE.  Jeff Echols and special guest Co-Host, Mandy Freeland welcomed Jonathan Segal, Architect, Developer, and Creator of the Architect As Developer courses, to Context & Clarity LIVE. Join the Context & Clarity LIVE conversation every Thursday as we talk to a...

On Context & Clarity LIVE, we talked to Scott Reynolds about making building codes more accessible and creating workflows to make code research more efficient and accurate. He had shared some fascinating ideas about the future of building codes and working with them. What are our big takeaways from the conversation and how will our audience of small firm architects apply what we learned from S...

Making Building Codes More Accessible That's where we'll start our conversation on Thursday’s Context & Clarity LIVE. Jeff Echols and Katharine White MacPhail will welcome Scott Reynolds, Co-Founder, and CEO of UpCodes, to Context & Clarity LIVE. Join the conversation Thursday as we talk to Scott about making building codes more accessible, usable, and understandable. Share your experience...

On Context & Clarity LIVE, we talked to Angela Donahoe about the future of your work, your legacy, and succession planning. She had some real mic-drop moments when she talked about what legacy really is and what we should all be focused on. What are our big takeaways from the conversation and how will our audience of small firm architects apply what we learned from Angela? Jeff and Katharine a...

Succession Planning for Small Firm Architects That's where we'll start our conversation on Thursday’s Context & Clarity LIVE. Jeff Echols and Katharine White MacPhail will welcome Angela Donahoe, Chief Executive Vision Officer of The Donahoe Group, to Context & Clarity LIVE. Join the conversation Thursday as we talk to Angela about her legacy, succession planning, and what the next generat...

On Context & Clarity LIVE, we talked to Pat Flynn about engaging and building community. He laid out, step-by-step how he thinks an architecture firm can build a community. Yes, having the very engaged Context & Clarity community in conversation with Pat about building an engaged community was pretty meta, and super-inspiring. What are our big takeaways from the conversation and how will o...

Can Architects create superfans and passive income? That’s where we started our conversation on Thursday’s Context & Clarity LIVE. Jeff Echols and Katharine MacPhail welcomed someone who lost their "dream job," being an architect, and went on to become the most recognizable passive income entrepreneur in the world, Pat Flynn to Context & Clarity LIVE. Join the Context & Clarity LIVE co...

On Context & Clarity LIVE, we talked to Zach Waters about risk management and insurance for architects. Talking about risk caused anxiety for some of our audience members, but our conversation with Zach provided a lot of important information. What are our big takeaways from the conversation and how will our audience of small firm architects apply what we learned from Zach? Jeff and Katharine...

How can architects manage (or reduce) risk? That's where we'll start our conversation on TODAY’s Context & Clarity LIVE at a SPECIAL TIME... 3:00pm ET. Katharine White MacPhail and I will welcome Zach Waters, Founder, and CEO of Black Swan Risk Management to Context & Clarity LIVE. Join the conversation TODAY as we talk to Zach about where risk comes from, how to manage it, and m...

On Context & Clarity LIVE, we talked to Bryon McCartney about SEO (search engine optimization) and content that attracts clients to architects’ websites. It was a fun and informative conversation, but what are our big takeaways and how will our audience of small firm architects apply what we learned from Julie? Jeff and Katharine are joined backstage by Arizona Architect, Nicole Lynam to break...

What is SEO and how can Architects build better websites? That's where we'll start our conversation on Thursday’s Context & Clarity LIVE. Jeff Echols and Katharine White MacPhail will welcome Bryon McCartney, SEO expert and Co-Founder and Chief Creative Strategist of ArchMark to Context & Clarity LIVE. Join the conversation Thursday as we talk to Bryon about attracting clients to your webs...

On Context & Clarity LIVE, we talked to Julie Brown about networking that works, even if you’re an introvert. It was a great conversation, but what are our big takeaways and how will our audience of small firm architects apply what we learned from Julie? Jeff and Katharine are joined backstage by California Architect, Mandy Freeland to break down the conversation, share their biggest takeaways...

How can architects build networks that work (even if they're an introvert)? That's where we'll start our conversation on Thursday’s Context & Clarity LIVE. Jeff Echols and Katharine White MacPhail will welcome Julie Brown, business development expert, podcast host, and author of, "This Shit Works," to Context & Clarity LIVE. Join the conversation Thursday as we talk to Julie about business...

We've been talking about networking and relationships all week and I know that a large portion of our community are introverts. Maybe that's you, so today I want to wrap the week up by finding ways to apply all of our conversations about referral partners, important relationships, and building networks, in a way that's palatable for introverts. Mentioned in this episode: To Build is Human EntreArc...

Julie Brown is an Author, Podcast Host, Speaker, Business Development Strategist, and Networking Coach. She's on a mission help you build a network of people that are invested in your success. Today, we'll talk with Julie about building a network and building relationships... even if you're an introvert. Mentioned in this episode: EntreArchitect To Build is Human

When you think about the relationships that are important to you... from the point of view of your architecture firm... that list probably extends beyond your referral partners. It might include consultants, mentors, employees, and vendors. What's your list look like? Who do you include in the relationships that are important to your business? Mentioned in this episode: EntreArchitect To Build is...

You probabaly say that a large percentage of the work for your architecture firm comes from repeat clients and/or referrals. So, who's referring clients to you? And, how do you help your referral partners help you? They're sending people your way because they want to help, so what are you doing to make their job easier? Mentioned in this episode: To Build is Human EntreArchitect

How can an architect also become a developer? That's where we'll start our conversation on Thursday’s Context & Clarity LIVE. Jeff Echols and Katharine White MacPhail will welcome James Petty, architect and author of "Architect & Developer: A Guide to Self-Initiating Projects," to Context & Clarity LIVE. Join the conversation Thursday as we talk to James about what he’s learned from hi...

It's the Labor Day Holiday in the United States and we're taking the day off, but I wanted to give you a rundown of what's coming up. This week, we'll talk to Julie Brown about relationships and networking. Next week, we'll talk to Bryon McCartney about SEO, search engine optimization for architects' websites. The week after, we'll talk to Zach Brown about risk management for architects. And, we'l...

I feel like I’ve gotten to know a number of people over the past 18 months that I’d call friends and that I could count on, even though for some of you, I’ve never seen your face, and for most of you, we’ve never met in person. So every couple of weeks, we celebrate a member of our community. We call it our Member Spotlight, and this week, Jake Flitton will join Katharine and me. Join us for a loo...

James Petty wrote the book, "Architect & Developer: A Guide to Self-Initiating Projects." Today, we'll talk with James about his journey to becoming both architect and developer, what he learned along the way, and how he recommends architects think about and approach the expanded role of architect as developer. Mentioned in this episode: To Build is Human EntreArchitect

If you're inspired by the idea of being both the architect and the developer... If you're excited about the increased impact you can have, the additional control you could have over outcomes, maybe just the additional money you could make... What's holding you back? Mentioned in this episode: EntreArchitect To Build is Human

Making the leap from architect to architect as developer may seem intimidating, so what are some simple steps that you could take in that direction? What are some smaller ways that you could add more value and extract more value from a project that don't require you to take on the full mantel of architect and developer? Mentioned in this episode: EntreArchitect To Build is Human