One of the biggest challenges faced by architecture firm owners is that we feel we do everything so well, we have a hard time delegating these things to other people because they won't be able to do it as well as we can.

This is fine if you're a sole practitioner and you want to focus on small projects; however, as your firm grows this becomes problematic.
We hamstring ourselves by trying to do too much ourselves and not letting others share in the responsibility. And yet relinquishing control can be hard. It's as much about our mindset, beliefs, and psychology as it is about knowing how to delegate.

Wouldn't it be nice if you could literally clone yourself so you could get twice as much, 3x as much, even 100x as much done in one day?
Of course, this is possible through what one of my mentors calls succeeding through others.

The key to moving from being the architect who does everything yourself to being someone how has others do things for you, is to attract, coach and retain talented people to join your team.

Well, today you're going to hear an interview with a firm leader who is doing this exceptionally well.

Stacy Cox is the President of Studio Four Design, based in Knoxville, TN. In this interview, Stacy drops some powerful knowledge about how to build a team that can achieve incredible things.

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Carpe Diem!

When John Sofio told his employer back in 1994 that his goal was to earn "over $400k in a year," his employer laughed.

John hit the streets looking for work on his own, which resulted in his first job, remodeling two bathrooms in Los Angeles.

Fast-forward 20 years and John is a well-known and iconic nightclub designer.

John and his team also build these spaces - either on their own or in close coordination with a local contractor.

The results are enjoyable, profitable projects.

In this episode, you'll discover how John's entrepreneurial focus has led him to satisfying and profitable projects in high-profile venues.

Want to discover the keys to creating a solid business foundation for future success? Watch this free training webinar: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/freedomwebinar

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Carpe Diem!

In my work with firm owners from around the world, there's one common thread between firms that have a steady, profitable flow of work without doing much outbound marketing and advertising, vs. other firms that struggle with price shopping clients, fee pressure, and inconsistent demand - wondering where the next project will come from.

This pressure kills the joy of running an architecture firm when you're trying to make ends meet or stressed out about how to get the next client.

One of the most powerful things you can do to avoid this trap is to pick the right niche. In marketing, a niche is described as a "specialized segment of a market for a product or service."

If you go back to the episode I recorded on how to earn 6 figures or more as an architect - choosing the right niche was one of the important factors.

Today's guest started out doing residential design build 25 years ago by remodeling 2 bathrooms in Los Angeles for $12,000.

Now his team designs and builds some of the most iconic nightclubs around the United States.

John Sofio is the founder of Built Inc., and this is his story.

Want to discover the keys to creating a solid business foundation for future success? Watch this free training webinar: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/freedomwebinar

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For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful and fulfilling practice, connect with me on:

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Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/
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Come to my next live, in-person event: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/live

Carpe Diem!

If you're wondering what kind of software to get to manage your projects at an architecture firm - this episode is a must-listen.

Today, I speak with Hugh Glazer, who acts as a consulting Chief Financial Office for Architecture, Engineering and Construction Companies.

We discuss common operational problems that firm owners face that leeches their profit, and also how to pick a project management software for an architecture firm.

Want to discover the keys to creating a solid business foundation for future success? Watch this free training webinar: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/freedomwebinar

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For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful and fulfilling practice, connect with me on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/
Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/enochsears
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch
Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast/
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926
Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast

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Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com

Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com

Come to my next live, in-person event: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/live

Carpe Diem!