Relying solely on your salary in this field can make you feel like you’re always waiting for the next big project to come along.
It’s unpredictable and, frankly, a very stressful.
But hey, what am I going to tell you that you don’t already know?
To make sure you don’t have to gamble every month, you have to diversify your income.
My friend.
We already know that you are a first class architect.
You dedicate all the time in the world to your projects.
You master all kinds of design programs and produce plans like a machine.
But when payday comes, you look at your paycheck and think:
“What is this shit?”
I feel you. You’re not alone.
Ever stayed up late just drawing or designing, feeling like it’s just you and your art?
Then, the next day, you find yourself lost in numbers and tables.
Scratching your head about how to sell your killer designs to clients.
Sounds familiar, huh?
That’s ’cause you’re juggling two worlds:
the Artist’s and the Entrepreneur’s.
The average architect salary was approximately $72,000.
Most experienced architects, who have gained experience for years, earned over $119,000.
However, these architects broke this rule and earned ten to twenty times more than that.
We already know that 90% architecture businesses will die the next 5 years.
Handling money wisely is a skill that can help us survive.
Here are some practical strategies to learn about money, tailored for architects:
Architects work long hours, but sometimes, the pay doesn’t match up.
This mismatch can come from not knowing how to handle money well.
We will shine a light on a part of our work that doesn’t get enough attention:
Understanding money.
