Starting from Scratch : Becoming an Architect Entrepreneur
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- Опубликовано: 9 июн 2024
- I'm starting over. With no clients, no audience, no studio, no social following and no income; this is what I'd do if I were starting my business today. Join me for this thought experiment and learn from my mistakes as I discuss what I would - and wouldn't - do if I had to do it all over again. This time, I have all the lessons learned in my first eight years of designing a practice that supports my creative aspirations, builds wealth and frees my time to pursue the things I care most about.
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00:00 20% Pay Cut
02:12 Financial Worries
03:40 $ = Motivation
05:00 Cash flows
05:40 Finding Clients
07:08 Building Your Portfolio
08:12 Rejection and more rejection
09:30 Too much work?
11:30 Reactive vs. Strategic Plan
12:37 Key concept: Source into Resource
13:27 Congrats, you're hired!
14:50 But, how - exactly - do you do this?
16:44 Document while you create
19:00 Getting "hired"
20:38 It's not about you
22:19 An Important Pivot
24:22 Making the business model work
25:55 1K True Fans
29:30 What will you make? Start here.
32:50 Playing Hard to Get
33:32 A Case Study
35:55 Meet them where they're at
36:20 My advice...
36:38 And, my heroes
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KNOW, LIKE, TRUST is taped to the wall at my desk at home(Thanks to You). As Winter sets in on my own home remodel, two reimagined homes, one New build permitted and a red iron shop, stress is closing in as half of my projects are 16 Hours apart. I recently read the wealthy spend their money for more time and the poor waste their time to make money(Should have listened to the Eagles more). My realization is I enjoy the process of getting lost in the micro details and that requires time. Follow your passion to happiness I guess. My videos stopped so I wouldn't be political. Go Build It Better.
Thank you for being a RUclipsr that does Architecture! I am taking prep classes for Architecture and interior architecture and you have NO IDEA how grateful I am to have found and followed you're channel for the past 4 months! Personally, thank you for being so inspiring! 📒🖊💗😊
Hi Eric, I am working on a project, and will love to have ur opinion on it. I can send you little bit about it by email. Thank u
Wow... your life is similar to mine... I have the same business as yours. I'm a sole entrepreneur. My architectural firm is going on it's 10th year and the struggle is daily but it's all worth it. I'm north of Montreal and I specialise in residentiel homes and multi-dwelling. And after 10 years, I don't have any marketing going on, only referral. Last year and this year, during the pandemic, was my best years financially, by far. I knew at that moment that I was doing something good and I continue building on it. Congratulation on your business. I know how hard it is daily to joggle with everything when your alone. Trial and error. We learn as we go. Keep up the good work.
Great hearing from you, David and congratulations on all your success!
It's all about the power of social media. Your business would be much more solidified if you did the same RUclips marketing of 30×40 studio by content creation.
"I'm a nobody"
Dude, 900k subscribers say otherwise. This video was very informative and as a real estate agent that wants to transition over to the building side I appreciate your openness and honesty. Thank you for not sugarcoating this.
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Humility is a treasure
This video makes me stronger as a 29 yo with a lot of doubt about my future, thank u
Man i have been watching this channel from before i started my degree.
This year i have graduated As an architect.
Thanks Eric!
Fingers crossed I can make this comment in a decade too!
So many people have started out on their own in the past 18 months your story serves as inspiration!
Cheers, Chris...how true! Appreciate the support + kind words.
By this video 37 minute video no ever really have to go to school for social impact entrepreneurship. Wow this covers everything to help you built your own firm/ business!
This is extremely fresh and so authentic. Thank you for sharing. I now remember why I followed you in the first place, you weren’t the typical architect promoting the same inundated working processes and systems in the architecture and design world.
Very generous of you...thanks!
Have you applied any of his advice? Please share your results. I am interested in knowing more :)
I am a first-year architecture student. This video is inspiring and gave me insight into how the profession works in real life. Thank you for the well-structured and concise video. Good luck with your firm. I hope I can achieve something like it one day as well.
Such an insightful video, learned a lot from it. Thank you ✨
“Don’t ask for permission” is def advice worth taking as a creative. Taking Nike’s slogan of “Just do it” is what I always tell people.
"FAILURE IS THE FASTEST WAY TO LEARN" Eric you nailed it. Analytically circling the peripherals of architecture for freedom, purpose, and inspiration. Your contributions to this industry for both to designers and non-designer is certainly appreciated and respected by me!
hey, matthew...cheers my friend...appreciate that...!
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Incredibly high quality content every time. This one in particular, I saved to watch later to listen, take notes, and study again!
As a Senior in high school, your advise and insight are both helpful and assuring. I appreciate your time and effort used in everything you do, thanks for being awesome!
this just shows that people have so much untapped potential to create and be of service to others. and it doesn't take thousands of people to buy your stuff. you just need to find the discipline and motivation to do it, which is made much easier when you build it around the stuff you care about. thanks for sharing!
Well said! Thanks for sharing your thoughts...
This is single-handedly one of the most value packed videos on RUclips. You are genuine, passionate and inspiring. Thank you!
Appreciate the kind words! Cheers...
Hi Eric, really happy to see your journey and appreciate your humbleness. I subscribed to your channel when you had 20k subscribers 😌 have learnt a lot from you along the way and still I am. This is a timely video and what I got from it was to turn your sources into your resources. Thank you and blessings for a brighter future 🌱
Eric, I'm so thankful to have found your channel. Your insight and advice and just straight up honesty in your videos in this industry is out of this world.
Keep posting your quality content and I'll keep being blown away by your creative talent; both in your architectural design, and the flow of your videos.
Take care, and safes travels, sir!
Acturely you've been my hero since I went to Architecture school in 2016. It's really lucky to have spotted your channel at the early days of my college years. Your videos are so curated and helpful and have definitely made an impact on not only how I view design but also how I view life as a journey of making creative things. Just want to thank you for that, and I'll keep following your latest post!
This is the most content-full how to video I’ve ever seen. Fantastic stuff.
What a killer way to distill everything you have done since striking out on your own. Super inspirational, thank you!
Your story is so inspiring. Thank you for making a channel to show that real success can happen organically, with Nobel principles, consistency and stunning standards of work. Well done!
I'm a programmer, but it's never my passion, I'm just good with computer, but working in the industry kills creativity and overwork my mental.
my real passion is design interior and architect. I don't have a degree in it, just a degree in I.T, watching your episode inspire me to get into architecture, not just interior design. last few weeks I've been reading books about architecture and design interior, and want to really get into it. thank you for creating these videos.
I will try my best for the challenge to come.
Bless you brother. You have helped many in your field of work, and you are awesome. Keep the flow 💯
I truly appreciate your life story and the hope and motivation you give to other architects through your words and videos. I’m sure that you have inspired hundreds of others just by the dedication you have put in to provide insightful and informative videos about architecture. Thank you for that🙏
Thanks Eric for showing me how to connect the dots. insightful as always. And this retrospective is one of the best content you created.
So crazy to see you channel grow as it has been for the past few years. 800K+ subscribers is insane! Thank you for all the work you do. It’s incredibly helpful for people like me in the beginning of my architectural career
Appreciate the support, my friend...cheers...
You are a legend, not a nobody! Your channel has helped me become better after finishing Architecture but decided to go back to being a builder. And I now work on Architcts houses.
I can say, without a doubt, that you are one of my heroes. Your attention to detail and desire to help others has inspired me as I am been wanting to do the same in my area of expertise - photography. However, I have struggled to ship anything because 'everything' I have been seeing on how to grow your audience and influence online, etc tells me to be something I am not.
If I can be so bold as to say that I feel at home watching your videos. THIS is more of how I am and want to share with the world. I am different than you and many other creators, no doubt. But you have given me permission to move forward and create value for others in my own way. Thank you.
I got hooked on your channel during lockdown…this is by far a amazing how-to
This is hands down the most inspiring architecture related video I have watched. Thank you for sharing both the gift of your skill and mindset with all of us. May God increase your grace in every way. God bless you Sir
Great video and 100% on point. I’ve been an architect for 50 years and these are the skills and thought process anyone needs. The point is to promote and market the skills you have and focus on the right clients. It doesn’t need to be $2 million beach houses, it could be commercial or educational or health care facilities, which all need architectural skills and experience. With a business-like approach you can build a practice around medical offices or retail spaces or commercial development, architecture can be more than houses if you have other interests.
One of the best videos I’ve ever seen. Thank you
Just the boost I needed ... It's not easy, but the tougher it gets, the greater the reward! Thank you sir!
Not enough leaving those thumbs up! It's a personal masterpiece! Fantastic work Eric, thanks for inspiring people more and more! Keep going!
As a freelance architect with no office, your video is so inspiring sir! Thank you for sharing!
Its rare to get people as authentic as this guy...that's some worthy advice there.
Eric Eric Eric... It's your humbleness that lets you say , " you're a nobody" . You have been an inspiration sir.
Your video is something that not many architects have done. There aren't RUclips channels addressing architects the way you do. Keep inspiring us in your unique way.
Best wishes
Zia
That was a great video with so many genuine gems! I personally own and operate a custom woodworking business with 8 employees. I started this business at the end of 2007, right before the economy took a nose dive. This taught me to get out there and hustle. Now, 16 years later, I am starting to focus on the business of operating my business. I really appreciate what you said, "When a client comes to your business, they have to see their project in your portfolio." There is so much truth to this. Thank you for providing the content that you do. Your videos offer so much value!
This is just what I needed to watch 2021 from out here in Fiji. Thank you for inspiring me to "Get everything that I can out of all that I have" .
We are a team of media designers in the film business and really appreciate your efforts. Its obvious that there are many aspects of your thoughts that can be applied to other industries as well. Thank you!
Your vlog was the first Architecture vlog I ever watched. I always enjoy your videos. Thanks for this video.
Phenomenal Content and editing. Thank you for sharing your story - You are inspiring to the next generation of both Architects and Engineers.
Eric, this is a homerun! Have enjoyed your other videos but this one blew me away. Thanks for the rude awakening!
Thank you for sharing your journey as an architect and entrepreneur. Your frank and open perspective of what work and held you back is very valuable for anyone contemplating a similar change in career.
Very inspiring sir! Joel DALISAY from Philippines! 53 years and still inspiring to be an architect!
Hi Eric, thank you so much for the time and dedication that went into making this content. I know this is part of your content marketing, but I don't think many people grasp the effort that goes into scripting, filming, and producing a "banner" video like this. While you might not be considered as a traditional "starchitect", you are leaving a legacy that will inspire a new generation of architects/entrepreneurs, which you will definitely be recognized one day. I am just beginning to scratch the surface on content marketing, will you be productizing your years of knowledge and experiences in this space as well? I bet many will find it invaluable.
Oh my goodness. This may be the best RUclips video I’ve ever seen. Thoughtfully said, creatively done, precise, and easy understand. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.
Cheers...appreciate the support!
Very insightful. Helps you to see the transition from employee to CEO in a less daunting and more methodical light. Thank you, big ups!
I completely believe that what you describe is right approach, Eric. Thank you for your authenticity and for sharing. If I was building a home in Maine, I would not hesitate to hire you.
As an Intern Architect in my province, I'm so inspired by your story, and looking forward to how I can learn from what you've done!
A year later. Just re-watched this video and got so many new insights that didn't catch my attention then! Truly inspirational! Thanks for sharing your story and wisdom.
It's amazing how universal arquitecture is. Despite being in Portugal, I have the same concerns, the same doubts, the same goals.
Thank you so much for sharing.
It makes us realize that everything has its time and space.
Thank you very much for this video! I follow you since a long time and I read your book (starting the second one), and you are one of my heroes!
That was one the most inspirational videos I have ever seen on RUclips. Awesome.
Eric, thanks for sharing the inside view of your story. It is so inspiring... the message has arrived just in time.
I watched it from half way around the world. It’s such an inspiring video. Well done you and thank you. 🙏🏻
This video is one of the most well-explained video for ANY ENTREPRENEUR out there, and I am grateful to you, my friend, for sharing it.😊
Kids, you see, not all heroes wear capes.
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Eric.. wow. I gotta say; this video is excellent. Thank you for making it.
Thanks for the video, Eric. You're without a doubt the one who helped code my operating system. All the best!!
ArchiPreneurship. Full of insights. Thanks Eric!
Thanks so much for making this video! Came at the right time, been a while since I’ve been thinking of starting my own studio too ! Good luck to you and looking forward to more videos .
Even though I'm not a architect student or have anything to do with the architecture field lol I instantly falled in love with your channel. Your so therapeutic and inspiring to listen too 🧡
This one of the most helpful videos I’ve watched recently. Thank you for sharing so much of your process and strategy!
Thank you very much for this. You've really found your purpose.
I really like your content. Genuine, practical, sleek and very educational.
Hi Eric, you are not a nobody. You are extremely talented and hardworking
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You are my hero Eric , you made me fall in love with architecture and you inspired me that design process is what I love the most. Thanks ♥️
So brave to start out on your own at 40 with a family to support. Very inspiring.
Your honesty is just amazing 👍 i thank you. Eric.
Respect went through the roof when Ernest Shackleton popped up at the end. I really appreciate the excellent content and advice. I will take my last two licensure exams in November and plan to start my own practice one day.
This was so good. So helpful. I started my career in manufacturing for high end residential. Closed up shop in 2008. Took a safe job. Just this year getting back into arch viz and renderings as a side business which I never stopped doing for pure enjoyment. Did it for my own home. Your channel has been and inspiration and I’m very grateful.
nice...for so many in your situation the side hustle (aka: thing you love doing in your free time) slowly transforms into your full-time gig. wishing you all the best with it...
You've honestly helped me so much through getting my Bachelor's in Architecture. I'm at a point right now that I can't land any jobs or internships but your videos are such a breath of fresh air from the cynical "you will fail" instructors and architects I've met in my journey thus far. You're the best!!
My firm is hiring interns if you are interested in working in D.C.
Hi Eric! I just want to say that I'm greatful for your contents. I'm highly relatable of having no freedom in working in the industry of Architecture. My mind is boggled whether I shift to being an Junior Architect into a Entrepreneur. Seeing you successfully do that both makes me want to take that big risk to be able to achieve those goals. I always wanted to gain freedom but still exercising our profession as an Architect. With this contents, you're able to help us in becoming an Architect Entrepreneur. I will value this in my journey hopefully I can be able to be like you someday. Thank you so much sir!
I got amazing news a few days ago that I had been admitted into the college that I have been wanting to go to and that I have been accepted in the architecture program. I'll be starting college next year as I am only a senior in high school, but this is a huge step for me to become an architect, my dream job that I have wanted for so long and I plan on rewatching your videos to get into the mindset of an architect.
Really enjoyed the longer / more in depth video! Also a great way to find out my favourite youtube channel is actually just a convoluted marketing gambit.
Your videos are absolutely wonderful! They bring with them so much insight and look so aesthetic at the same time. I always share your videos with my students. This video right here was much nneeded as an architect that was asked for a business plan. I got a lot of motivation from it. Thankyou for sharing great content as always.
Thank you Eric!! Appreciate your work. All the best.
Love your videos! I have watched them in the past, very impressive!
Eric, One of your best and most helpful videos so far. Thank you very much for your initiative and brio!
Love it how it peaks at 15:08... take notes my friends! Valuable info.
What an awesome video. Pure gold. Well done, Eric!! Thank you so much for sharing. You have been a major influence in my career. I am a Designer pursuing a similar journey. I’m currently stacked up with work ranging from small additions, several $1m+ custom homes and (my last!) commercial project. Managing it all is seriously difficult, weird, unknown and somehow blissful at times....also have a few grey hairs to show for it! Keep on rocking man. 🤘
i'm really glad i came across your channel. really love your contents.
As an architecture student who has anxiety and fears about my life after graduating this was exactly what I needed
I really need this! Thank you for sharing.
Damn, that was a masterpiece. Stacked to the rafters with valuable insights -- comprehensive, well-organized and beautifully produced. You're also relaxed, confident and personable with your audience. It seems you may be more in love with the process and the rest of it than with actual buildings. Is the form of your whole life following its function?
Incredibly insightful...and correct! Love that avatar btw...we share a hero it seems ( 36:38 )
Such a timely video..I have been trying to get back in my career as an architect after a gap of 13 yrs and it is pretty hard..please share some tips for people like me who gave a long break in Their architectural practice and now completely lost as no firm would like to take me with no job experience...your video had some great inspiration...looking forward for some more....Thankx 👍
I'm in same boat as you. Read top comment. Love design but got rattled out of the profession 13 years ago. No one will hire me since I don't have a portfolio. Just odd drafting jobs.
Your videos are SO inspiring! I am not an architect, but I have a very strong interest. So many of these things are applicable to my line of work as well. I work as a data analyst and so much of this is helpful just from a professional perspective. Thanks!!!
can´t put in words,how helpfull your channel is along my journey. Thank You !!
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I'm from Panama and this is awesome...Thank you very much.
MASTERPIECE. A film and educational masterpiece.
This is truly inspirational. When you said you were generating work that you didn't want in your portfolio really resonated with me. Thank you. Greetings from México
Wow wasn't expecting to get all stoked by the ending but here I am, completely stoked
I love to watch your videos which make me inspired. The Presentation skill CAD details definitely your hard time payback rewards.!
Eric, you really motivate and inspire me, this is so relevant to where I am at this point, on the verge of hitting 42 and feeling that bite all too much...
You inspired me pursuing my practice as an Architect here in the Philippines. Started full time freelancing since 2017 and I followed you youtube channel ever since. Thank you
HOWW.. this is one of the best videos about entrepreneurship... I took really good insights...I'm not from your field but I really think that they are principles that you could apply to every field! Preciate a lot your thoughts and sharings.
Just what I needed to start my journey. Thnx.
This is exactly what I needed coming out of architecture school, time to go make things… thank you as always!