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  1. There are risks but life is designed that way with rewards coming to those willing to risk. It's a long journey but even the longest journey begins with the first step. My advice - take that first step. Best advice Thanks, Robert
  2. Thank you Larry Hawes Your post was very helpful. I have Chief Architect since I think 2010 and have updated 3 times. I am considering updating to X7. It just looks soooo cool. I have drawn all kinds of designs and my friends and family love them. Lots of friends and family have used my designs for various projects. I even won a contest once for a 12,000 sq ft commercial building. This is my first opportunity to actually charge a customer and I am a little nervous, I don't want to do anything that would be considered improper or illegal. So I am trying to do my homework. When I tried to find out about classes they kept referring me to interior design or something else equally wrong. So thank you everyone who have given me some direction.
  3. To: Robert Lackore When you say lots of draftsmen/designers start with a two-year technical degree. What is this degree called?
  4. I really appreciate your input. I want to get the certifications I need but when i called some colleges they were not understanding what i meant. I want to be certified to do blue print type designs for some one to build a house from without going so far as becoming an architect. Unless, that is impossiible
  5. I just got my first customer willing to pay for one of my designs. Which has caused a few dilemmas. Last year we built our house that I designed and my husband was the General Contractor. I do have some knowledge of the construction trades and terminology. Question 1: I would like to take some classes in order to be a better designer (not an architect) but am unsure what type of courses I should be looking for. Question 2: I do not know how to refer to what I do, I am not an Architect, but am I a designer or is it more than that? Question 3: As far as how to charge for home designs, landscapes or remodels i do not know where to even start ????? any suggestions here would be extremely helpful. Question 4: If anyone has a questionnaire they would be willing to share, to give to a customer to determine what design style they would like would be very much appreciated. Any help given in any of these areas, like I said, would be extremely appreciated. Signed, Newby