If you are an entrepreneur, you… … want to fail. Knowing, understanding, and being willing to adopt failure as a way of learning to go a little further in the next effort. … have a little bit of shame every day, a lot of humility especially towards yourself, and a lot of empathy with everything […]

I just talked with a small architecture firm owner that was working hard to keep the studio open, just to pay minimum wage and survive until the next month. He is close to burnout. Jesus Christ! What the hell is happening with all the architecture studios out there? And why do 90% of architects fail […]
Why people never start

This is an extract from The Courage to be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi, that might resonate with some architects out there. If you this text resonates with you, I completely understand you. We all have been there. (I’ve added some words to directly relate to architecture) It says… “I have a young friend who dreams […]
You’ve just poured your heart and soul into creating an epic project your audience is sure to love. You’ve clicked the “Publish” button…Now what? It may be tempting to leave it at that and move on to the next project. You’ve got more projects to design, more topics to cover, and more content to produce, […]

Blogging is not simply writing and publishing a text. Even if it is a good text. A good blogger has a ton of tasks that already start long before the blogger even starts to write a blog. And not doing all of this will most likely result in writing a ton of blog posts but […]

An exclusive southern California neighborhood to create a spacious, beach-style residence for musician. Inside, the team reconfigured areas of the home to enable a better connection to the backyard, which features a large lawn, swimming pool and fruit orchard. A large, shaded terrace was also enhanced. “The main house was formerly closed off and had […]
Why 90% Of People Fail Online
The first thing I want to tell you is really the core reason why most people fail: Everyone’s seeking instant gratification. There’s this mindset on the internet, that you do the work and you get paid immediately. Like in most jobs, you invest X amount of time, and you get paid right away for the […]
The other day I met a friend for lunch. We talked about a lot of things– life, family, church– but soon our conversation segued to his company. He’s owned his business for years, and checked all the boxes an entrepreneur would check. He wrote a business plan, identified KPIs that keeps his company on track, […]
Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook
For those who may not be familiar, my entire business philosophy pretty much revolves around the jab jab jab right hook method. Jabs are the value you provide your customers with: the content you put out, the good things you do to convey your appreciation. And the right hook is the ask: it’s when you go in […]
“If I make good designs, then clients will come.” – This one of the biggest mistakes architects make. Your work may be excellent, but if it doesn’t have any way to reach your prospects, it might as well not exist. A well-executed marketing strategy can go a long way in bringing in new clients and […]