Better Plans — Better Projects
Dan Baumann, Chief Architect Expert
I’m Dan Baumann, founder of Chief Experts Academy. We are a consulting agency focused on helping streamline the efficiency of your planning and ensuring you are compensated accordingly.
We believe that better plans result in better projects and that the most vital aspect of any project is the design process. That is why we have developed leading-edge training, tools and resources to rapidly complete your plans with a high degree of accuracy. It is our mission to ensure your design processes and projects are skillfully executed and result in higher profits.
Serving our clients and helping grow their business is our focus. From design and implementation tools to attract clients to courses created by preeminent Construction industry professionals, we offer the means and support to implement strategies to grow your business including:
- Chief Architect Best Practices
- Strategic business planning & development roadmap
- Planned, creative sales and marketing systems to generate leads
- Proven business management and finance strategies
- Latest in technology and software
Our courses and services focus on maximizing returns on the plans you create for your clients. It is our goal to help you create planning services that increase your bottom line.
OUR STORY
Are you ready to grow your business? Whether you’re a contractor or a designer, Dan Baumann offers the training and resources you need to gain a competitive advantage in the construction industry.
With over 20 years experience as a general contractor, Certified Chief Architect trainer Dan Baumann (ChiefExperts.com) is an expert in the construction use of Chief Architect CAD software (ChiefArchitect.com). He's drawn thousands of plans and combines his unique experience to give design, drawing, and technical support to thousands of professionals worldwide.
At ChiefExperts.com, you'll find the education, tools, and support you need to use Chief Architect CAD software successfully while discovering the best strategies for selling your design services.
Sign up for live webinars presented by Dan Baumann and other industry professionals. Learn how to sell your planning services by attending his workshops, which include video tutorials, handouts, and plenty of compelling, real-life examples for using Chief Architect.
You'll quickly discover that these workshops go beyond just pushing buttons; you'll learn more than you thought possible.
Career Timeline
• Residential remodeling general contractor: 1976—1996
• Chief Architect user since version 1.0: 1992
• Chief Architect dealer: 1993—2004
• Chief Architect webinars: 2004—present
Career Highlights
• Certified Chief Architect instructor
• Chief Architect training materials produced for versions 2.1—6.0
• Personally designed thousands of Chief Architect plans
• Successfully taught thousands of professionals Chief Architect software
• Experience in coaching contractors in design service sales
• Chief Architect beta tester since version 2.0
• Created add-on libraries and content
CURRENT PRODUCTS, TRAINING & SERVICES
Pro Academy Members
As a member of Pro Academy, you'll get the training and tools you need to get the most out of Chief Architect and your design services.
- Chief Architect training webinars and office hours
- Chief Architect templates and how to use them
- PLUS: Forms, guest speakers, tidbits, and more
On-Demand Chief Architect Training
Discover how you can master your Chief Architect CAD software with this comprehensive, full-featured, on-demand training course.
- Brought to you by Chief Expert, Dan Baumann
- Fully indexed to find the topics you want
- Master Chief in 30 days, an hour a day
Live Training Events
Live events give you the opportunity to ask questions in real-time. Our immersive training events are a learning experience like no other.
- Pro Academy Training Events
- Immersive Training Events
- Guest Speaker Educational Events
Services and Coaching
For one-on-one help with a plan, learning Chief Architect or business coaching, contact Dan to see how he can help you.
- One-on-one Chief Architect training and/or help with a plan
- Chief Architect training for your team at your office
- Design-build business coaching
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT CHIEF EXPERTS
"Dan is certainly an expert in his field. He provides the highest level of expertise in his webcasts, and on-demand member services - well worth every penny! Dan always makes time for his customer's needs & questions. Thanks for all you do!"
Scott Menard
Sea Isle Design Group and Property Services
"Since becoming a member at Chief Experts, I have learned more from you in a few months than I had in years on my own. Dan provides wonderful live webinars that are extremely easy to follow and understand. "
Ken Latham
SD & D Designs
"Dan Baumann is truly an expert at what he does. He can make any project come alive in Chief Architect. He is also great at teaching the nuances of the program. His steadiness makes you feel comfortable even if you are just a beginner."
Pamela Enz
Organizational Development Trainer and Coach, Facilitator and Visual Harvester
"Dan is a rare find; being able to be not just an expert in one area, but knows how to leverage many disciplines to help business owners and would-be business owners to avoid pitfalls, work smarter and be successful. If you don't take advantage of Dan's knowledge and experience you are leaving money on the table."
Mark Mackmiller
Owner, Mackmiller Design+Build
"I had the pleasure of meeting Dan in 2002 and would recommend that anyone who needs training at any level of Chief Architect turn to Dan. I continue to attend his webinars online and learn something new during every session."
George Kelley
Home/Remodel Designer & Real Estate Investor
"Dan has been a tremendous help in getting our team members comfortable and up and running with Chief. The experience Dan has in the construction industry and his longevity with Chief Architect makes him one of the absolute top Chief Architect trainers in our market today."
Björn Freudenthal
VP- Sales, North America at Puustelli USA
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