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By: Mark R. LePage on Monday, June 1, 2026
Architect as Developer: How to Build Housing and a Better Business
What does it take to become an architect as developer? Jamileh Cannon built a vertically integrated housing firm from scratch. Here's what she learned.
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June 2, 2026 at 5:55 AM
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Placemaking is more than design—it’s story.

At EntreArchitect Podcast, Skylab Architecture’s Susan Barnes & Robin Wilcox explain how they create communities grounded in narrative, sustainability, and human connection.

Podcast: entrearchitect.com/633
November 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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By: Mark R. LePage on Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The Long Road to Taliesin: What One Architect’s Journey Teaches Us About Mastery, Legacy, and the Work That Matters
Discover why the Taliesin Experience still matters for architects and how one journey reveals the path to mastery, mentorship, and purpose.
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April 1, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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I did another episode of the @entrearchitect.bsky.social podcast with Mark R. LePage. In this interview, I share the good and bad of my journey as architect as developer.

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EA656: Jared Banks – The Unexpected Truth About Architect Led Development | Shoegnome Architects
On this episode of the EntreArchitect podcast, I share my experience of designing & developing the TenOne20 Townhouses. #architectasdeveloper
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April 20, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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Who teaches architects how to build successful firms?

Join Bryon McCartney for a free 1 AIA LU webinar introducing EntreArchitect Academy, a business school for architects.

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July 28, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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Architect-led design-build isn’t about ego.

It’s about alignment, cost control, and stronger client relationships.

In this article, I share lessons from my conversation with Jonathan Wolk on integrating architecture, construction, and real estate.

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Architect-Led Design Build: Why Small Firm Architects Should Take Control of Construction - EntreArchitect | The Business Organization Built for Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects -
How integrating architecture, construction, and real estate can transform your firm and increase your value In Episode 649, I sat down with Jonathan Wolk, a licensed architect, general contractor, and...
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March 3, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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By: Mark R. LePage on Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Architect Renovation Cost Estimator: Why Cost Clarity Should Come Before Design
Learn why renovation projects often fail and how architects can improve outcomes by helping homeowners understand scope and cost before design begins.
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March 11, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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Are you building the firm you want — or just the one you can?

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How to Grow an Architecture Firm: Lessons from Amos Peleg’s Entrepreneurial Journey
Discover how Amos Peleg built one of Israel’s most successful architecture firms by combining business acumen with strategic specialization. Learn how to grow an architecture firm with timeless lesson...
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May 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Aesthetics, Inc. founder Annette Ridenour joined Mark LePage on the EntreArchitect Podcast to talk about designing healthcare environments that heal. Art isn't decoration. It's care.

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Designing Healing Environments Through Art with Annette Ridenour
How can art, architecture, and evidence-based design help people heal? Annette Ridenour shares how intentional collaboration creates healthcare environments that reduce stress, strengthen community, and improve the human experience.
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July 29, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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ICYMI: Annette Ridenour joined Mark LePage on the EntreArchitect Podcast to talk about art, healing, and why no healthcare environment is neutral. Mark's write-up is a great place to start. Go deeper by listening to the whole podcast.

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Designing Healthcare Environments: How Art Impacts Healing
Designing healthcare environments teaches a truth every architect needs: art is not decoration. It shapes how people feel, recover, and heal.
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August 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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#Architects Have you completed the Business Pulse Survey? We need your help! Your response will help us provide the most accurate results possible. The survey closes on Friday.

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This brief survey is designed to help small firm architects assess the overall health of their business. By participating, you’ll gain insights into the growth and economic confidence of the small fir...
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January 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Here’s me on Mark R. LePage’s show EntreArchitect, talking about turning your complex ideas into clear messages that clients understand and remember. Worth your time if you have a project pitch coming up.

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Storytelling for Architects: How to Win More Work
How can better storytelling help architects win work and communicate their value? Lee Schneider joins EntreArchitect to share practical ways architects can turn complex ideas into clear, compelling stories that connect with clients.
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August 19, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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By: Mark R. LePage on Monday, July 20, 2026
The Value of an Architect Was Never the Drawings
The value of an architect was never the drawings. As AI reshapes production, judgment becomes your firm's real worth. Here's how to communicate it.
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July 22, 2026 at 3:09 AM
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By: Mark R. LePage on Wednesday, July 15, 2026
How Architects Get Clients Without Selling
How architects get clients without selling: build trust through community. A small firm strategy that wins work and future-proofs your practice.
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July 16, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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Architects often begin renovation projects with design.

But homeowners usually need something else first:
clarity about scope and cost.

A new article exploring why cost conversations should come before design.

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Architect Renovation Cost Estimator: Why Cost Clarity Should Come Before Design - EntreArchitect | The Business Organization Built for Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects -
Learn why renovation projects often fail and how architects can improve outcomes by helping homeowners understand scope and cost before design begins.
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March 11, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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Small firm architects don’t need better marketing.
They need a healthier relationship with selling.

Selling is how your expertise reaches the people who need it.

Here’s a better way to think about it.
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Start Small Selling: A Practical Framework for Architects Who Hate Selling - EntreArchitect | The Business Organization Built for Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects -
Architects struggle with selling because they misunderstand what it is. In this episode of the EntreArchitect Podcast, Jed Byrne shares a practical framework to help architects sell their expertise wi...
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January 28, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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AI is not here to replace architects.
It is here to remove the work that keeps firm owners stuck.

Here is how architecture firms are using AI to reclaim time and focus on what matters most:
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AI for Architecture Firm Owners: How to Reclaim Time, Profit, and Focus - EntreArchitect | The Business Organization Built for Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects -
AI is not here to replace architects. It is here to give firm owners their time back. Lessons from Bryon McCartney on using AI to build smarter, more profitable architecture firms.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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Before we rush into 2026,
it’s worth letting 2025 land.

A quiet reflection for small firm architects closing out the year.

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Preparing for 2026: A Thoughtful Reset for Small Firm Architects - EntreArchitect | The Business Organization Built for Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects -
A reflective and empathetic article inspired by a conversation with Shannon Hughes of Enlivened Studios, focused on closing out the year and preparing for the new year to come as a small firm architec...
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December 29, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Fire resilience isn’t a detail.
It’s a design decision.

New article on what architects owe communities after wildfire.
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What design move do we underestimate most?
Fire Resilient Residential Architecture Lessons from Case Study 2.0 - EntreArchitect | The Business Organization Built for Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects -
A conversation with AAHA Studio on fire resilient residential architecture and how architects can lead rebuilding efforts after wildfire through thoughtful design and service.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Hope-based marketing keeps small firm architects invisible.

Intentional visibility helps you get in front of the right clients with clarity and consistency.

New article: entrearchitect.com/2025/11/24/i...

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Intentional Visibility for Architects: How Small Firms Can Stand Out - EntreArchitect | The Business Organization Built for Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects -
Discover how intentional visibility, targeted messaging, and consistent outreach can transform your small architecture firm. Practical insights from my conversation with marketing strategists Katie Al...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Stop chasing referrals. Start designing them.

Architects already know how to design experiences—now it’s time to design the referable client experience.

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The Referable Client Experience for Architects - EntreArchitect | The Business Organization Built for Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects -
Meta Description: Learn how architects can build a referable client experience across New, Active, and Alumni stages. Map hot zones, use helpful language, and track five data points to create a steady...
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November 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Feeling stuck running your architecture firm?
You’re not alone. But tomorrow could be your turning point.

Join us for a free webinar:
🧱 The Architect’s Business Blueprint
📆 Tues, Oct 21 | ⏰ 2PM ET
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October 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Thinking about succession?
➡️ Reward your team
➡️ Preserve your culture
➡️ Save on taxes

ESOPs might be the path forward for architects.

Our new guide explains how they work and who they fit best.
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A Guide to ESOP for Architecture Firms - EntreArchitect | The Business Organization Built for Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects -
Why ESOPs Matter for Architects When small firm architects talk about succession, legacy, and culture, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) often come up. They promise a way to reward the people who...
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September 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Running a firm without solid financial systems? That’s like designing a building without a foundation.

📖 7 Ways to Build Smarter Financial Systems: entrearchitect.com/2025/06/16/f...
🎧 Podcast: entrearchitect.com/612
7 Ways Small Firm Architects Can Build Smarter Financial Systems - EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects -
Many small firm architects struggle with finances. Discover practical strategies to modernize your firm’s financial systems and streamline workflows.
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June 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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The real value of architecture?

Kevin Kennon built the Ground Zero viewing platform weeks after 9/11—and it changed everything.

His story is a reminder of our power as architects. Read it here:
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The Value of Architecture: Kevin Kennon on Vision, Collaboration, and the Future of Practice
In this episode, architect Kevin Kennon shares how the 9/11 memorial experience reshaped his practice, the critical importance of collaboration, and why the profession must redefine the value of archi...
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May 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM