Burnout
Today, we have more burnout than ever. One of the things I think that really is affecting people is that... Read More
leadership Posts
What’s A Fellow?… Not a Fella.
Last week at the National Society for Marketing Professional Services Conference, SMPS Amplify, I had the honor of being recognized... Read More
SMPS Southern Regional Conference 2022 Highlights
I recently attended the SMPS (Society for Marketing Professional Services) Southern Regional Conference in Oklahoma City, OK. Almost 300 architecture,... Read More
Starting With The End in Mind
Why would you start something with the end in mind? It might sound funny, but hear me out. In the... Read More
The Unspoken Rule of Social Groups
Have you ever been part of a group? I would bet that you have. All of us are parts of... Read More
Running a Business Is Not Easy
Running a business looks a lot like being (and staying) healthy. Neither one of these things is easy. It takes... Read More
Ignore Your Competitors
Your competitors aren’t important. Just hear me out on this. You have created a firm that is unique to you,... Read More
5 Things You Can Do With Extra Time
In today’s current business situation, there are LOTS of changes happening. Fortunately, our industry is considered essential and work is... Read More
What should I charge for consulting?
Consulting is hard regardless of the industry you are in. For architects, engineers, and contractors, it’s no different. You bring... Read More
The Importance of Investing in Marketing and Business Development (and Why AEC Firms Struggle to Do It)
Marketing, business development, and sales aren’t usually the top priorities for an architectural, engineering, or construction firm. Most firms... Read More
Progress Beats Perfection
Do you get bogged down with perfection? Are you waiting for it to be perfect? Although it’s important to make... Read More
Leaders Need to Rest
As we kick off a new year, it’s a time of reflection, but it’s also a time to look forward.... Read More
5 Things Owners or Principals Should Do to Retain Top Talent
Recruiting and retaining talent within the architecture, engineering, and construction industry is tough in today’s marketplace. Regardless of where you... Read More
Your 5 Business Support Systems You Need
Success doesn’t come from one person. It comes from a group of people. The saying, “Two heads are better than... Read More
5 Steps to Landing the Perfectly Fit Job
Finding the perfect job is liking finding a needle in a haystack. It can seem nearly impossible, but it’s less... Read More
Collaboration Among Architects, Engineers, and Contractors
It’s important to have a good team when designing and building a project for a client. Having the right team... Read More
Communication: It Makes or Breaks Your Marketing
Communication is a key component of your marketing plan. In order to successfully market to your target audience, you must... Read More
Effective Email Communication – Part 3 of 3 – Email Communication Tips
In our previous blogs (found here and here), we talked about the concept of effective email communication and managing your... Read More