EA682: Tim Derrington - Stop Waiting for Projects to Find You

Stop Waiting for Projects to Find YouBusiness development for architects starts with a hard truth: good design alone will not keep projects coming. Tim Derrington, founding principal of Austin-based Derrington Building Studio, joins Mark R. LePage to share how he learned that lesson. After launching his firm in 2011, Tim built a practice through small projects, personal connections, and repeat clients.

However, his next stage of growth required a shift from waiting for opportunities to actively creating them. He shares how reaching out to brokers, making uncomfortable phone calls, and following up are helping him build new relationships. Along the way, Tim explains why reducing friction, owning mistakes, and bringing solutions to clients builds lasting trust.

The conversation also explores how clear principles help a small team work with greater freedom and confidence. Plus, Tim shares how he uses Claude to uncover overlooked contacts and revive missed opportunities.

This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Stop Waiting for Projects to Find You with Tim Derrington.

Learn more about Tim at Derrington Building Studio, and connect with him on Instagram and LinkedIn.⁠

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