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Chief Architect X1 Online Program Training SeriesChief Architect X1 Online Program Training Series
Join us for all of the live, interactive online training classes. learn how to get the most out of your investment in in Chief and how to maximize your time. ChiefExperts.com members enjoy full access to all of the seminars. . . . keep reading

Learn How to do Working Drawings in ChiefLearn How to do Working Drawings in Chief
Modeling a building with Chief is fun and exciting as you watch your ideas unfold. It starts with an idea and throughout the design process evolves into a set of plans that will be built by someone. When it's time to create the working drawings, you need to apply a whole new mindset. In this 8 part series we'll discuss proceedures, tips and techniques that you can use when completing the working drawings for your projects. . . . keep reading

Construction Estimating StrategiesConstruction Estimating Strategies
An accurate estimate is the first step in selling and building a profitable job. Construction estimating isn't easy, and knowing how to estimate a construction job is critical for any remodeling contractor, new home builder, or specialty contractor. . . . keep reading

How to Get More Business Referrals - Seminar RecordingHow to Get More Business Referrals - Seminar Recording
This Seminar is for Everyone in the Construction Industry who Wants to Generate More Sales. Join us as David Frey one of the top Business Marketing Coaches available today will show us Referral Marketing Tips that you can implement Immediately . . . keep reading

Cool Program to View Graphics Online That Will Save You and Your Clients Lots of Time
Dan Baumann
Cool Program to View Graphics Online That Will Save You and Your Clients Lots of Time If you spend any time online looking for images to get ideas for projects then you'll want to take a good look at this browser add-on. It allow you and your clients to quickly browse online pictures and send groups of ideas to each other. 7 Minutes . . . keep reading
File Management, Computer Optimization & Spreadsheet Basics Tuesday, Jan 6, 2009
Dan Baumann
File Management, Computer Optimization & Spreadsheet Basics Tuesday, Jan 6, 2009 Computers and spreadsheets are very powerful tools if they are used correctly. In this course we'll discuss some of the basics needed to keep the files on your computer well organized, some basic Window XP functions and the basics of using spreadsheets. . . . keep reading
Tips to Draw Plans Faster
11-20-2008 Dan Baumann
Tips to Draw Plans Faster Chief, like any other software program, is easy to get into. It's even easier if you know and understand the many time saving tips and techniques hidden in the program. In this class, you'll learn some of the top techniques that will allow you to draw more detailed plans, faster. 1 Hour 35 Minutes . . . keep reading
Prime the Pump Chief Architect Users
Dan Baumann 12-19-2008
Prime the Pump Chief Architect Users What the heck am I talking about? Prime the Pump! It's an old cliché that is true now more than ever. In the 1930s it was applied to government efforts to stimulate the economy and thereafter was applied to other undertakings. What are you doing to Prime the Pump? . . . keep reading
It's Not All Doom And Gloom - Maybe You Just Need An Attitude Adjustment. Part 1
3-15-08 Michael Stone and Dan Baumann
It's Not All Doom And Gloom - Maybe You Just Need An Attitude Adjustment. Part 1 Michael Stone led this informative session regarding the importance of maintaining your pricing, margins, and advertising and staying positive, especially during these challenging times. 1 hour 32 minutes . . . keep reading
It's Not All Doom and Gloom - New Ideas to Use During a Tough Market - Part 2
3-29-08 Michael Stone and Dan Baumann
It's Not All Doom and Gloom - New Ideas to Use During a Tough Market - Part 2 Industry facts, highlighted by a survey of participants, were discussed along with ideas you can use in your business to keep the leads rolling in. 1 hour 6 minutes . . . keep reading
It's Not All Doom and Gloom - New Ideas to Use During a Tough Market - Part 3
3-29-08 Michael Stone and Dan Baumann
It's Not All Doom and Gloom - New Ideas to Use During a Tough Market - Part 3 Continuation of Part 2, Question and Answer converstaion with participants plus additional ideas you can use in your business to keep the leads rolling in. 1 hour 2 minutes . . . keep reading
10 Mistakes Users Make with Chief Architect - #4 Believing the Automatic Roof Tool is Something Magical
11-7-08 Dan Baumann
10 Mistakes Users Make with Chief Architect - #4 Believing the Automatic Roof Tool is Something Magical Chief Architect is a wonderful CAD program with many features. One feature that is often over rated and misunderstood is the Automatic Roof function. In this short tutorial Dan will explain exactly what this tool does. 4.5 Minutes . . . keep reading
Discover the Right Way to Add Roofs to Your Plans - Parts 1 and 2
by: Dan Baumann
Discover the Right Way to Add Roofs to Your Plans - Parts 1 and 2 This 2 part class focuses on an area of Chief that many users find to be challenging, Roofs - the Automatic Roof Generator and the Manual Roof Tools. Part 1, 1 Hour 26 Minutes, Part 2, 1 Hour 28 Minutes . . . keep reading
2008 Business Review
Michael Stone - Construction Programs and Results
2008 Business Review The best way to plan for 2008 is to start with what worked well and what didn't this year. We have a list of the things that must be reviewed from 2008 in order to best position your business for a successful 2009. Our business expert, Michael Stone, has worked with 1000's of companies and shares his business planning knowledge and experience. . . . keep reading

Selling and Profiting from your Design Services
10-14-2008 Dan Baumann
Selling and Profiting from your Design Services One of the best ways to get and keep total control of a project from sales through completion, is to offer design services for your clients. In this seminar, we discuss the pros and cons of offering design services and how you can turn your design effort into a profit center. 1 Hour 14 Minutes . . . keep reading
10 Mistakes Users Make with Chief Architect - #3 Thinking Through the Planning Process
10-19-08 Dan Baumann
10 Mistakes Users Make with Chief Architect - #3 Thinking Through the Planning Process Taking a few minutes before you get started will help you take the right steps as you are doing your plan to eliminate mistakes. 8 Minutes . . . keep reading
Adding Graphics to Items in Your Plan
10-13-08 Dan Baumann
Adding Graphics to Items in Your Plan Using Chiefs Capture tool you can easily grab any item off your computer screen and make it into a Backdrop, Image, Material or Picture. Find out how easy it is to do in this video. 3 Minutes 55 Seconds . . . keep reading
10 Mistakes Users Make with Chief Architect - #2 Default Settings
10-1-08 Dan Baumann
10 Mistakes Users Make with Chief Architect - #2 Default Settings When you start a new plan you should stop for a minute and think about the project and what Default Settings you could set up for this project. Taking this step at the beginning of the plan will save you time and frustration in the long run. 7.36 Minutes . . . keep reading
10 Mistakes Users Make with Chief Architect - #1 Preferences
9-25-08 Dan Baumann
10 Mistakes Users Make with Chief Architect - #1 Preferences One item that is overlooked by many Chief users is the preference settings. If you take a few minutes to set up some of the features in this dialog you can easily and quickly customize Chief Architect to work more the way you like. 7.13 Minutes . . . keep reading
Chief Architect Expert, Dan Baumann
Chief Architect Expert, Dan Baumann Meet your Chief Architect Expert and Host of ChiefExperts.com Dan Baumann. Dan has been involved in the construction industry for over 30 years. Bringing Sensible Eduction to Designers and Contractors has been a longtime goal of Dan's. Join in as the excitement of Learning from Real Experts Grows. . . . keep reading
How to Get More Business Referrals - Seminar Recording
9-10-2008 David Frey and Dan Baumann
How to Get More Business Referrals - Seminar Recording This Seminar is for Everyone in the Construction Industry who Wants to Generate More Sales. Join us as David Frey one of the top Business Marketing Coaches available today will show us Referral Marketing Tips that you can implement Immediately . . . keep reading
Chief Architect Promo Video from 1995
Chief Architect Promo Video from 1995 Sometimes it's kind of fun to look back and see just how far we've come. This is a promo video that I produced with 2 of my friends for V3 of Chief. Check out how simple the program was back then. In this clip you'll see I was using a Pen Laptop. Way cool! . . . keep reading
Estimating Database Checklist
Estimating Database Checklist If you are creating a new estimating database for projects, this list offers a thorough listing of Main and Sub Categories. You can also use it as a checklist to make sure you have included everything in your estimate. . . . keep reading
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Blog, blog, blog. Enough talking about it, let's start doing it. It's an easy way to keep in contact with your clients, educate your clients, and market your services on the internet. Check out a few blogs other contractors are doing . . . keep reading
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