Context & Clarity for Small Firm Architects

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 maybe even how to reduce the risks you're taking on.Share your experience, and advice, and bring your questions to the conversation TODAY at 3:00 PM ET on Facebook in the EntreArchitect Community Facebook Group, on Jeff’s LinkedIn profile, the EntreArchitect YouTube channel, or the EntreArchitect Twitch stream.We’ll also preview the conversation in our 30-Minute Coffee Talk inside the Context & Clarity Club on the Clubhouse App this morning at 9am ET.Mentioned in this episode:All AccessAll Access

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 down the conversation, share their biggest takeaways, and talk about how they’re going to apply Bryon McCartney’s advice to their businesses.Mentioned in this episode:All AccessAll Access

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 website by showing up in Google searches.Share your experience, and advice, and bring your questions to the conversation Thursday at 4:00 pm ET on Facebook in the EntreArchitect Community Facebook Group, on Jeff’s LinkedIn profile, the EntreArchitect YouTube channel, or the EntreArchitect Twitch stream.We’ll also preview the conversation in our 30-Minute Coffee Talk inside the Context & Clarity Club on the Clubhouse App Thursday morning at 9am ET.Mentioned in this episode:All AccessAll Access

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, and talk about how they’re going to apply Julie Brown’s advice to their businesses.Mentioned in this episode:All AccessAll Access

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 development, building a network, and cultivating authentic relationships that let you be you and help you win work.Share your experience, and advice, and bring your questions to the conversation Thursday at 4:00 pm ET on Facebook in the EntreArchitect Community Facebook Group, on Jeff’s LinkedIn profile, the EntreArchitect YouTube channel, or the EntreArchitect Twitch stream.We’ll also preview the conversation in our 30-Minute Coffee Talk inside the Context & Clarity Club on the Clubhouse App Thursday morning at 9am ET.Mentioned in this episode:All AccessAll Access

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:All AccessAll Access

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:All AccessAll Access

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:All AccessAll Access

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:All AccessAll Access

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 his journey to be architect and developer and his recommendations for other architects that want to take the same journey.Share your experience, and advice, and bring your questions to the conversation today at 4:00 pm ET on Facebook in the EntreArchitect Community Facebook Group, on Jeff’s LinkedIn profile, the EntreArchitect YouTube channel, or the EntreArchitect Twitch stream.We’ll also preview the conversation in our 30-Minute Coffee Talk inside the Context & Clarity Club on the Clubhouse App Thursday morning at 9am ET.Mentioned in this episode:All AccessAll Access