How to Get Architecture Clients (for Architects + Students)

[@30by40]

I cover these topics in depth in the Architect + Entrepreneur Course, details here: thirtybyforty.com/a-e-course

[@chidvilaschethurved2618]

made a vlog on the workstation you work with?

[@LouxTom]

@@chidvilaschethurved2618 Just a Imac with good specs I believe?

[@yasirfaseeh]

Please make a video on career in architectural visualisation.

[@osiris0408]

I've read both your books - and it got me started on my journey of being my own boss. I've just quit my job and have landed my first client designing a lodge in the African Safari. Thank you - your efforts are immensely appreciated.

[@30by40]

Congrats...sounds like an amazing opportunity...! (+ book reviews on amazon are always really appreciated)

[@ChristopherNott]

Jacobus let me know if you need any help with this project, drop me an email [e-mail]

[@bitarrabih7587]

Can you tell me more about the books? How can I get them?

[@davidhernandez9985]

I, want to discover an effective way to fuse both architecture & engineering, build a home with the 3dprinting & sell the formula to contract-construction companies.

[@almondjoy4737]

❤

[@jonathanrojas5159]

Excellent, your work is very inspiring

[@30by40]

cheers my friend...thank you!

[@zhangeldykaupynbayev4619]

Great advice!🙌🏼 And not only for architecture-related people, but to any creative professional or any business!

[@sashan1281]

lol

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

I'm not an architect but I always find value in your videos.

[@waelsoliman9815]

What is the concept behind the name of your Studio ( 30 * 40 ) ?

[@ericmata9992]

The size of his workspace

[@visitshea13]

You have the best channel for students and designers in general! Thank you for sharing your knowledge I wish more people were open to doing so

[@kaidonline2836]

Referrals were how I got started. And as you said, you have to earn the referral. The person who referred me thought I was a disciplined student and referred me to a client on a budget. And the rest is history as they say. Nice vid!

[@shipshshs2978]

I just got out of high school and I wasn't really sure if wanted to be an architect. I discovered your channel this week and it was so enlighting. Now I understand better what's an architect job like and that's exactly how I picture myself in a couple of years. Thanks so much !!!! Love ur videos dude.

[@putrisetyadjie5701]

So u're an architecture student now?

[@shaneconvery2208]

Not even an architect, but found this video to contain some incredible value! Thank you sir

[@jasonmurphy5139]

As a student that aspires to be an architect, I take so much inspiration from you're videos. Each and every one of your videos, show me lots and lots of various skills that I can practise and develop into the future. Eric, thanks so much for all the inspiration and help throughout the last couple of years. Jason :)

[@30by40]

Always glad to help...thanks for watching and commenting...

[@kadiri7188]

I’d love to work with you honestly my true inspiration. I’d do anything to be able to intern with such an amazing designer like you

[@julianbeck2408]

3:37 "Architects Holy Hell" in search history. Yeeaah!! 🤘 Otherwise extremely helpful video. Graduating my bachelors degree here in Germany soon so this is gonna help me immensely. Thank you!

[@metalsim7]

I am an young architect and i started my own practice a few months ago.......i´ve been a fan of all your videos for a few years now and all the content you create is SO helpfull to me and my growth as an architect. I really appreciate the work you put on this videos and all your plataforms. Thanks men!

[@30by40]

congratulations...I hope you find it as rewarding as I have...

[@roberthelms8408]

As a retired Industrial Designer having to go back to work, I find your series (from a design standpoint) very helpful in today’s e-age. Thank you.

[@30by40]

Thanks Robert...always nice to hear...good luck as you return to work...we never really retire as designers, do we?

[@Oldhogleg]

I've been self employed as a licensed General Building Contractor since 1985 and wished I had the access to resources back then in my beginning years that's readily available now days to everyone that's interested in learning. Like you said, they don't teach the business side of you chosen profession in college.

[@30by40]

Right...? I feel super fortunate we have access to the Internet to promote our businesses...no more yellow pages...!

[@Oldhogleg]

@@30by40 Lol, so true.

[@marioizquierdo8596]

As an upcoming architect I find your videos very inspirational, and I can’t thank you enough for being open about your work and experience!

[@fiffinley2464]

can commerce students get into architecture ? please clear my doubt...........i really want to be an architect after my Highschool

[@Mnp888]

While watching your video my old client called and cleared his payment to which I had forgot 😀 your channel is lucky to me 🎉

[@jodidubyoski8181]

Really helpful and especially encouraging for my present startup stage--thanks for this!

[@uhAzlohPSN]

Nice video! Hey I’m wondering if you live in Canada? Btw I want to become a architect but I feel like I’m not good in math. Do you have any advice?

[@rock3tcatU233]

I just started as a freelance mechanical engineer and this has helped me a lot, thanks!

[@souadloukkal2983]

sa me fait plaisir de savoir que je ne suis pas la seule algérienne qui le suit !!!

[@interiordesignschool]

I also keep a folder of all the projects I said no to! I think its a really great way, no matter how long you've been running your business, we can feel insecure at times and a little reminder to calm down in that moment is all you need to reassure yourself that "it's going to be ok!" (Of course, if you're doing the work to market yourself and not just hoping for clients to land in your lap!) Love your videos!

[@EMhere]

Im more inspired now. Gathering guts here. Though im not an architect, im in love with the arts and beauty of building. Thanks for the great words of wisdom. 👍👍👍👍

[@OneMinuteArchitecture]

Agree 100% regarding referrals in getting projects. Referrals, referrals, referrals! But also: always remain true to yourself as the client hires an architect as a person first.

[@kingasz100]

This video is one of the best from "30x40 Design Studio" for people looking to improve their businesses. I will be very happy if I can get to the next step this year with some of the points you highlighted Eric. Following your channel helped me to focus on important issues to get back to work and your enthusiasms lifts me through rocky periods. Unfortunately, I am not sure where am I heading to (this is one thing to figure out this year) and I am proceeding slowly and with difficulty to find enough time, but as much as I feel frustrated sometimes having to look after my children (being trapped in the housewife role), now I realise that they can be another source of creativity, a new windows to the world. There is opportunity everywhere with the right approach. Thanks! x

[@imadasmone8915]

More is... HELPFULL!!!

[@30by40]

would mies approve?

[@azamhuq]

hahaha. agreed. love the content on this channel.

[@imadasmone8915]

We have passed post-modernism also... haven't we? 😁

[@MooGooJina]

I have nothing to do with Architecture, but the advice you share and the energy you offer to freelancers is priceless. Thank you

[@francoisdupont3943]

Awesome content thank you for the insights listened in France 🇫🇷 during lock down

[@HendersonDiaz]

Excellent video! Thank you for inspiring!

[@nicholasrose9579]

Once again, a fantastic video, Eric. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with all of us!

[@davidhernandez9985]

Happy,2020 to all 30x40 hoping to design a home, by fusing both architecture & engineering with 3dprinting.

[@craigtalbot607]

Fantastic advice!! My son is a video guy ... and much of your advice also applies to him. Thanks for sharing ... this and all your other topics!

[@Strike460]

Really great advice. I'm in archviz and this is very relevant to my business as well. Thank you!

[@doaaabukhalaf]

Thank you! Your video came just in time! I was actually very overwhelmed with how to start and where to start from but I guess the universe does really listen to us when we ask. very inspiring and motivating indeed. thank you again.

[@maxamm1706]

Hi everyone, I am an architectural/interior designer from Hong Kong. I am curious on the rate that successfully getting a client through social media marketing for architecture/building project in other places. . The reason I am asking is I feel like the investment for an architecture/building project is too much, it’s different from other design services like graphic/website. Client in my place would not look for designer through social media. For residential project, it may works for small scale project. But for commercial project, it seems referral is still the best way to get client. (At least in my place) Have not said that, I have been following this channel for awhile. This is my first comment and I want to give my sincere thanks to Eric for constantly provide value to us and this industry. You are a great mentor to me and to all designer/anyone in this field. Keep it up:)

[@garethellison01]

I know this is an old video, but WOW! I'm not an architect, but deep diving into the industry as a digital design, so I can position myself expertly to help them from a design, branding and marketing perspective. Thank you so much for the video.

[@agilejro]

Great advice, I'm actually a Wealth Manager and I was here to get another perspective and love your content, as there's a bit of architect in me! Thanks.

[@xeroone1]

I really appreciate the advice. My practice is in a bit of a rut and I’m looking for ideas on how to attract new clients. Websites, content and social media haven’t been my strong suits but I’m going to change that.

[@30by40]

Be sure to check out my course, it would be a perfect fit for your situation: thirtybyforty.com/a-e-course

[@frankiedee3122]

Very useful video, especially as a Graphic Designer.. Thank you very much

[@boulderbite]

A great place to start are City, County, State bid boards. They are always advertising Requests for Proposals or Requests for Qualifications for A/E Services for public works. You would be surprised at how few firms apply to a lot of this advertisements. ESPECIALLY IN RURAL AREAS.

[@ricardoiglesias8877]

Thank you for teaching us what school wont teach us

[@lethaldj13]

thanks! im a struggling architect! im already in my 30s and im still not having much luck with projects and clients. its a good talk! im going to try some things i learned from this video!

[@stephanyrojas880]

Can you make a video about how to deal with clients that are constantly sending you new"ideas", like 'sketches" or pictures from other projects they like. I am struggling with a client that is actually 3 siblings involve, all with very different ideas, plus one of then is an artist, painter, so he sketches things and sends them, but he has no sense of space, dimensions, scales. They call to review every couple days since they don't want to keep moving forward without checking but, since they have so little understanding of floor plans and leyering (how first , second third floor affects the one below, its very complicated. Do I keep making small meetings or ignore and try to show until I have develop more the idea??? sorry I know this is long question

[@30by40]

Great idea...all of us have encountered this type of client at some point in our career...! I'll be discussing client avatars in detail in the course I'm working on, here's the link to learn more: thirtybyforty.com/a-e-course

[@burakergul8818]

@@30by40 still waiting your video about this issue, it would be greaat

[@30by40]

@@burakergul8818 These vids are now in my course which also includes a Client Handbook to help navigate these situations, see: thirtybyforty.com/a-e-course

[@Abbyzzz89]

you taught me more than my professors ever did

[@SmeeGuitar]

I watch this several times a month/week to build myself up :P thanks!

[@MirosPeace]

Thank you Erick, interesting, informative, inspiring as always.

[@melodymusonda1943]

This is very inspiring.Watching you for the very first time.am a student architect

[@Kokomo-tj9er]

What does work-on-spec mean? I am currently planning to add space to my existing home which is in a cul-de-sac (creates more challenges) lot. Researching what and how to do it brought me here!

[@anthonybutto1925]

For people who are already building designers or maybe I should say architects who maybe have started fresh out of college or university that have in mind opening a business in architect to gain some experience for a pathway to train to be a structural engineer, I'm not sure for I'm now overwhelmed by it. I'm left wondering that to take that pathway, maybe he or she needs to seek to work for a boss for it's less stressful than working for yourself for you have more time to focus on studying to train to be a structural engineer when working for a boss as an architectural designer. Maybe employers are only seeking for people who are in their 30's or 40's to work for a boss so that people working for a boss can reach that pathway to have time to train to be a structural engineer. If people at college or university are only seeking for students who, let's say....! May have had previous building experience and had previous training experience on cad software and not work experience in architectural design then maybe that could be helpful after graduating as an architect at college or university. Maybe employers are not seeking for people who are in their senior years that are maybe in their 50's or 60's. I think these days, young people, fresh out of high school need to make a decision, stick to it and stay there for then it's probably too late after that. Maybe this is why people at college or university find it hard to search for students who wanna train to be structural engineers for there needs to be entry requirements for previous work experience in architectural design who worked for a boss. I also think that people who are watching this video need more than that. People will need mentoring and face to face on a weekly basis, maybe even better for people who don't know from a to be. I think there is a reason for you to regret not taking on marketing. If you sound realistic then feel free to share.

[@Chokken97]

I partially clicked on this link for background noise (sorry) but this is legit helpful and practical advice. I wish I came across this a year or two ago.

[@gerardcarpizo]

I find this very helpful. Thanks and good job in making this video.👍

[@angshumanmukherjee7739]

Man Hand down... U were amazing. Such beautiful tips

[@edderbarrera2815]

Great as always, Eric. Vey much instructive, teaching and educative.!! As for you Tm Ferriss is your Yoda, you are mine. I have your books and toolkit, and you are a inspiration to me. Every day trying to improve my self and my sole practice. Cheers, Eric, keeping doing that ofr all of us.

[@markus9551]

what kind of filter or preset younuse formyour videos and picture? i like the "dark" style… greats from germany

[@bemnetsileshi5222]

Hey Eric, How in the world do you keep your space this clean 🤨🤷🏽‍♂️

[@jesssmith2064]

I love your advice. I’m sure I will refer back to it in future

[@7d7____]

Love your content and inspiration, i appreciate you !!

[@jonathanhimala2989]

I am an old Architect near my 60's working with local government city planning and about to retire to practice full time (I design part time). My question is does age matter in architectural design practices.. at least in your locality. Thank you for inspirations you spread to designers.

[@Designbuild828]

Not at all. I just started my architecture practice and I’m 53 yrs old. Go for it, it will be rewarding

[@fadialajati653]

your work is always inspiring, good luck Eric!

[@Acdbeats]

hello. would you like to enter Russia and Ukraine with your services?)

[@YusufOnder]

This was great and very helpful thanks for the advice. Big love from nyc 🙏

[@30by40]

cheers my friend... send my best to nyc...one of my favorite places...

[@ameninsanov704]

Thanks for such valuable explained details.

[@jennycollins1122]

I've always relied on referrals to get projects, but I've decided to actually market myself and my business this year. Thanks for your video, it's exactly what I need!

[@mirandasawyer3137]

Definitely going to keep following you. Trying to get licensed before starting a sole proprietorship, so watching any video like this and seeing others make it happen makes me hopeful. Thanks for sharing!

[@30by40]

more resources for you here: thirtybyforty.com/learn

[@zillionairetc1212]

I have alot of questions about this. How can I contact you and how long does course last?

[@30by40]

Here's the info + faq's for the course. If you still have questions, you'll find my contact info. at the end of the unboxing video on the info page: thirtybyforty.com/a-e-course

[@stevecooper3010]

Your very generous with your knowledge , So Its a thanks from me !

[@TheEbyFamily]

How many projects do you typically work on at a time?

[@jonm7197]

I'm a 49 yr old architect who is just now taking the plunge as a sole practitioner. Your content and info is incredible. I have ordered your books because there's so much I have to learn in the years ahead. Thank you!

[@30by40]

Always a student...! Here's some more resources to help you get started: thirtybyforty.com/learn

[@airangel94]

There's a lot of fantastic, practical advice here. Answers a lot of my questions as I plan for my architectural start-up. Thanks, Eric!

[@30by40]

Glad it was helpful! Be sure to check out the additional resources for Architecture Start-ups here: courses.thirtybyforty.com/

[@maurocerino5600]

hi everyone! Can anyone explain me what it means when Eric talks to "Specs"? he's mentioned it in 9:52. 'Cause i'm not american haha, and the Google translate turns me Spec = specifications. I've believe that he refers to "work for myself" "being my own client" but i'm not very sure. Help please 😅😅

[@stephenshade2179]

Hi Mauro, he is referring to speculation projects or builds. You just pick a lot that you find interesting and pretend that your dream client hired you to design your dream project. Then you design it, draw it up, model it, and maybe render it. Then you post it as part of your portfolio. (Shadehouseplans.com)

[@maurocerino5600]

Hi @@stephenshade2179! For an unknown reason, I missed up your response. Thank you! I get the idea.

[@alexiparis3244]

Great video, does a person need a college degree to be an architect?

[@mohammedsiabdelkader182]

I'm looking for partner to start architecture firm

[@gabyochoa7805]

You are such an inspiration! Love, love, love what you do. Thank you for sharing!

[@BONGZAG]

YOU ARE A GOOD ARCHITECT BRO ....GOD BLESS. GODSPEED...

[@romanticguitarquipo1078]

Great bro it's really a motivational video for junior ARCHITECTURE keep it up 👍

[@osamab814]

I just decided to establish a firm with my architect friend and then I opened KZbin and your video popped up, is that a good sign? Hopefully

[@sameer21rockstar]

Very informative content.... thanks a lot

[@Habibiears]

how to convince ourselves that we are able to complete a "real" project? because you know, the case in college is no more serious than a real project. And at school when we don't finish just got bad grades, absolutely different from the consequences of a real project ... And how to get project specialization that we are able to do? because in school I only learn as you say "generalism", and therefore I'm not sure what kind of building is right I can design it expertly. Wish your response for these. Thank You! ^^

[@adityanarayansingh1761]

Great videos , very helpful and inspiring👍👍👍👍💐💐

[@bobodianne]

Can you share what to do when you already have a client? How to deal with your conditions + theirs. Maybe like: service offer, contract, delays, LEGAL RESPONSABILITY, hours spent etc. Both with doing work for other architects or directly with the client. Thanks

[@ModernMountainLiving]

Great advice again! I will refer back to this often. You made me reevaluate my picture quality “ just for now” as I build my media sites.

[@adambenna3079]

Awesome Video, so much value

[@moussahachemi4875]

It's inspiring as usual Eric, but this time, this is nearly discouraging ha ha,, may I ask if you have a team to do all this work ? Thank you ;; Keep it up !

[@30by40]

No team (yet)...just me...I'm just willing to do what many others aren't because it rewards my efforts asymmetrically...(see 19:11) all the best...eric

[@moussahachemi4875]

Even though I don't have a lot of work currently, I feel the need to form a team to work with and develop designs together and also to be able to concentrate on some aspects upon others. But on the other hand, this is not my only job, and this doesn't let me focus entirely on this objective. Best regards, Moussa. @@30by40

[@mohammedmarwanmohammed3234]

My problem is that I've worked behind a desk all my life. My line of work was with general contractors doing the technical part of the project, i.e: shop drawings, design reviews, material selection and approval, quantity surveying, sometimes value engineering. After nearly 17 years of this type of work, I've been laid off recently and now I'm thinking about starting my own business but don't know how to begin, and time is not a luxury for a 43-year-old. will I be able to renew my design skills again, will I be able to compete with the new generation. What are the necessary steps I need to take to get back on my feet and build a good business? Your insights are highly appreciated.

[@BuffaloRangers]

This was just great, I recently re-located to the sierras and I am using it as an excuse to refocus my business model. Although I am not a designer this is helpful! Thanks

[@architechiastudio2986]

I really love your CAD drawing and details which is really helpful for me. The presentation & core details Love that.♥️

[@katrinagray695]

This is an awesome video. I just launched a drafting and design service before Christmas, then got pneumonia (fun!), so although I've laid a lot of groundwork and done a lot of research on who I should market to, pneumonia really took me off track and it's been difficult to get a grasp of who I should market to. As I'm not an architect (yet), I have limitations on what I can do and for whom. I also discovered my limitations based on the tools I have available. I recently heard a man say this. If you imagine a navy approaching a beachhead in a storm preparing for battle, there are three kinds of people: 1. Those who, from the bow of a ship, only see the storm 2. Those who, looking out from the ship to the beach, only see the obstacles 3. Those who, from the ship, only see the objective This video has helped me a lot to clear my head and set me back on the right path. Thank you for this one!

[@user-uq1fq6gs3i]

I’m sorry if you refuse to answer this question because people don’t usually like talking about money. But what percentage of a build project does the architect get? how much do you charge on average per client? How many clients would you usually get per year? I don’t know about much of this stuff so detailed answers will be appreciated.

[@blacksheep_77]

So you got me...I'm 51, started my own design studio focused on furniture, cabinets, and millwork, in early 2019, and it's still slow going. Totally agree that clients arrive when its time and projects always have a way of arriving to meet the financial needs. I have a list of revenue streams that I am attempting to work on, but passive income is something that I hadn't heard before and is a bit intimidating since I'm largely disinterested in content management via socials. However, you present a deep challenge here, and it's one that I have been contemplating for years: that of building relationships with future clientele so they know you and trust you as a knowledge resource (via the internet and socials...oh the irony) before they ever need you to actually design anything for them. I am similar to you in that I have done podcasting for years, have done photography for 3 decades, video editing and producing, and I love writing. Putting all that together into a business model is something that has been difficult to grasp, but this video has helped me to see it from a different perspective. Your platform and voice has certainly been a source of motivation for me the last two years...I"m now fully entrenched in Notion because of one of your videos. Keep after it.

[@squeakingviolin]

This is so helpful! Thank you! May I ask what video editing software do you usually use?

[@shivamsharma-iy5km]

I wanna learn from you by working under you

[@harryclarencealexander9161]

Very informative presentation.

[@adnankurto]

Superb videos and content! I really appreciate what you do, and the way you do it. You are a huge talent with a great mind set, so just keep on doing your stuff :)...Coming from another architect, this a big praise. I have noticed that you always lean your head on the right side. Have you ever checked your Atlas ( the first cervical vertebra of the spine)? It is probably not in the right place, and is causing you discomfort. I did the Atlas alignment procedure 4 years ago, the alternative method with use of a pneumatic gun, and it work miracles for me. Now I am strait as one can be, and have lot less neck and back pain. Check it out when you find time, you'll appreciate it ;) Cheers man

[@toreclipsian]

Never stop learning, exploring and expermenting. thats how you succeed in life. Some people think that learning stops after graduating. they are wrong.

[@LuisEduardoFlores11]

All his high-quality information is very generous-such a wonderful human being.

[@chrisdaniel9820]

Hey I am 34 and i don't like what i do for living. I've completed a degree and a college diploma in Environmental science. Is it too late to go back to school considering Architecture takes over 5 years and work takes time to kick in? and is it possible to study and work full time at the same time? thanks,

[@collagearte1]

Wooooa best video so far in my long binge from your channel. Hey man...thank you, you are truly very generous. Wishing u the best in this weird and troubled times. And thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

[@dianakiszczak1142]

Who has experienced abuse from their bosses or in the office in general while working for an Architectural/Landscape Architecture firm?

[@alexwood2156]

This is a very inspiring video. And yet here I am, crushed, by all those "expectations" / things I have to do, so I even stand a chance ...