Karen L. Pitsley, AIA, CAPS has been drawing houses since she was a little girl. While pursuing her Architectural Degree at the University of Maryland, she worked as a bookkeeper at an electrical company, then at an accounting firm. She felt comforatable in the business world, and quickly knew she wanted to be her own boss. The chance came shortly after earning her architectural registration, with the opportunity to purchase an existing firm. The firm made money in its very first year, and was more profitable every year thereafter.
Karen learned every aspect of owning and running a business from marketing to finances. She also learned the importance of team unity and delegation. Karen is very good at listening to her client's desires as well as assessing their needs. She started Residential Reflections ARCHITECTS LLC in February of 2008 to pursue her aspiration of working solely in the residential sector of architecture. Even in a year of extreme construction decline, Residential Reflections ARCHITECTS managed to be profitable. (www.residentialreflections.com)
Transforming
Architecture has been an idea evolving over ten years, but when Ms. Pitsley
met with Herman, the idea became a plan. “Everyone deserves access
to good design,” says Ms. Pitsley. “I plan to transform the
public perception that hiring an architect is too expensive, and to make architects
more accessible.”
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John L. Herman Jr. (known as just “Herman”) is not just a business expert; you might say he is an accomplishment expert. He was a jet pilot in the United States Air Force after completing college early, he has been a very successful serial entrepreneur, he is the author of two great books, and he now teaches others the skills they need to find their own successful future. Herman’s positive, uplifting message motivates owners, staff, and individuals to FIND THEIR FUTURE, and he gives them the TOOLS THEY NEED FOR SUCCESS at his many speaking engagements.
Herman has owned more than 20 companies: some succeeded, some failed. One became publicly traded, sold stock for 20 times the opening price, and soon went bust. Herman then ran a brokerage firm: he consulted with over 1,000 owners of failing companies. In effect, he was a “corporate hit man” for the banks: they would convince owners to hire him, to recoup their loan money. And he did it well — because he understood what the owners were facing. In fact, he was recognized across the country as an expert witness in corporate bankruptcy cases.
Herman’s two books — The Innkeeper Tales and Hermanisms: Axioms for Business and Life — show readers what really happens in their world and how to achieve what they want. His books also stress that what you can learn when something fails may be worth more to you than if the venture succeeds. And Herman delivers his message with a style unlike most business books: his books entertain you while they deliver true inspiring stories of individuals accomplishing success.
Radio hosts enjoy talking with Herman about his notion that “failure isn’t fatal.” Business groups appreciate hearing Herman’s reality-based advice. Visit his website www.hermanisms.com.
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