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ChiefExperts.com is a resource for contractors, designers, architects or anyone who uses Chief Architect and is serious about improving their business by producing better plans.

The education and resources offered here will help you draw better plans and make more money using Chief Architect. You'll discover how to increase your profits on every job. 

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10 Ways to Use Chief Architect To Get More Leads & Make More Money - 2 Parts
Replay Available
10 Ways to Use Chief Architect To Get More Leads & Make More Money - 2 Parts We've come through a very tough period. And we're not finished yet! You need every advantage to come out on top. In this 2 part webinar, we'll show how you can set yourself apart from your competition using Chief. . . . more
Learn Chief in 30 Days or Less with Chief Architect Training DVDs
Learn Chief in 30 Days or Less with Chief Architect Training DVDs Chief Architect is a world class design tool that will help you save time and make more money. Discover just how powerful you can become with the Chief Architect Training DVDs from ChiefExperts.com . . . more
Dan Baumann Interviews Akron, OH Remodeling Contractor, Tim Englert
Dan Baumann Interviews Akron, OH Remodeling Contractor, Tim Englert In a recent visit to Wadsworth Ohio, Dan Baumann with ChiefExperts.com had a chance to do an interview with Tim Englert. We did this interview for fun and considering that neither of us knows much about cameras, it turned out ok. . . . more
Advanced Roofs Demonstration in Chief Architect - Part 1 & 2 Plus Links to Class Tutorials
Advanced Roofs Demonstration in Chief Architect - Part 1 & 2 Plus Links to Class Tutorials If you've reviewed the roof webinars in the X2 training series, you already have a pretty keen understanding of how to do roofs. But you may still have questions about certain situations and would like more clarification. In the Advanced Roof sessions you'll see live examples of how to approach complicated roof situations as well as solutions to solving simple things like adding roof saddles. . . . more

Marketing Your Business - Your List - Without it You Have Nothing
Marketing Your Business - Your List - Without it You Have Nothing You hear a lot of talk about creating newsletter or other items that you can email to people. Does this concept work and is it worth the time you put into everything needed. In this webinar you'll discover the steps needed to set up an effective email system and the steps you can take to build your email list. . . . more
Chief Architect Plan Settings, Defaults, Plan and Layout Templates
Chief Architect Plan Settings, Defaults, Plan and Layout Templates In this session we'll discuss how templates work and why they can be big timesavers. You'll discover the many areas of a plan and layout that can be preset to the way that you like to work. . . . more
Are Hidden Labor Costs Eroding Your Profits - Computing the True Cost of Employees
Free Webinar Replay from February 23, 2010
Are Hidden Labor Costs Eroding Your Profits - Computing the True Cost of Employees Diane Gilson the President of Info Plus(+) Accounting® leads us through smart business management practices to help you protect your financial resources while managing the true cost of our employees. . . . more
Finding & Using SketchUp Symbols and Creating Your Own in Chief Architect
Finding & Using SketchUp Symbols and Creating Your Own in Chief Architect Learn how Chief is an object based CAD program and the elements that can be created using slabs, molding lines and solids and the 1000's of items in the libraries. In this webinar you'll discover how these elements are used to add details and how they can be turned into symbols that you can use over and over. with Guest Presenter David Michael from David Michael Designs . . . more
Improving Your Design Build Sales Strategy. Tips to Get The Deal
Improving Your Design Build Sales Strategy. Tips to Get The Deal As a design professional, your experience and insights are valuable assets for your clients. The time spent on a plan is a direct cost of doing business and should be treated as overhead as well as a profit center in your business. With Guest, Joseph Dellanno from My Design Build Coach . . . more
10 Techniques to Help You Get More Done In Less Time with Chief Architect
Free Recording From January 28, 2010
10 Techniques to Help You Get More Done In Less Time with Chief Architect Join me as I reveal some very important tips & techniques that will help you produce better plans, with more detail in less time. In this free webinar you'll learn some things that you never dreamed were possible. . . . more
Chief Architect - Platforms and Split Levels
Chief Architect - Platforms and Split Levels Next to adding roofs to a plan, drawing projects with different levels ranks high on the list of things that frustrate many Chief users. In this session you'll discover how to setup and layout a split level that works. . . . more
Chief Architect Advanced Plot Plan Layout Techniques
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Chief Architect offers many really great features and the 2D CAD tools are no exception. In this session you'll see real life examples of how to use these CAD tools to create actual plot plans. . . . more
Learn Chief in 30 Days or Less with the X2 Recorded Webinar Series and DVD
Learn Chief in 30 Days or Less with the X2 Recorded Webinar Series and DVD If you use Chief Architect in your business, you know what a powerful tool it is. Now you can discover how to really put it to use so you can save time and make more money and look good for your clients! . . . more
Cost Reduction Strategies for Your Construction Company
Michael Stone and Dan Baumann
Cost Reduction Strategies for Your Construction Company Michael and Dan have compiled a wealth of ideas to help your business save money. Many of these ideas are straight-forward and you've probably heard before, but have you implemented them yet? Take the time to listen to over 60 ideas, then go out and do it, and start cutting your costs now. 1 hour, 7 minutes . . . more
How To Dramatically Reduce Your Insurance Premiums!
Free Webinar Replay
How To Dramatically Reduce Your Insurance Premiums! Don Bury is about to reveal proven methods that have produced millions of dollars in savings for people who buy commercial insurance. Join Don as he methodically shows you how you can reduce your premiums no matter what size company you're involved in. . . . more
Design and Planning Services
Design and Planning Services Dan Baumann, one of the world's leading authorities on Chief Architect, also offers complete planning services for homeowners and contractors. Get help for your residential and light commercial projects from an expert. . . . more
Discover the Right Way to Add Roofs to Your Plans - Parts 1 and 2
Included on the X1 DVD
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 . . . more
Fundamentals of Estimating, Part 1
Profitable Estimating Bootcamp Series
Fundamentals of Estimating, Part 1 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. 1 Hour 20 Minutes . . . more
Fundamentals of Estimating, Part 2
Profitable Estimating Bootcamp Series
Fundamentals of Estimating, Part 2 Understanding the Fundamentals that go into an estimate are essential to successful and profitable projects. In this class Michael will explain many of the steps necessary to start each estimate and you'll start to discover how to systematize your entire estimating process. 1 Hour 43 Minutes . . . more
Open Forum with a Focus on Employee Issues
Michael Stone and Dan Baumann
Open Forum with a Focus on Employee Issues Every business owner has questions. About marketing, estimating, subcontractors and who knows what else. Join us for an Open Forum discussion where you can ask those questions. We'll focus on employee issues but are open to any questions you may have. . . . more
Protect Yourself from Fraud and Embezzlement
Michael Stone
If you've been the victim of having a trusted employee steal from you, you know how much anger and frustration it can generate. You work hard, and someone decides they are entitled to steal your lunch. . . . more
Marketing Strategies - Getting Your Phone to Ring Part 6 (Plus a PDF of the First 5 Parts)
Michael Stone and Dan Baumann
Marketing Strategies - Getting Your Phone to Ring Part 6 (Plus a PDF of the First 5 Parts) Michael Stone presents additional valuable marketing ideas as a followup to his 5 series, "Getting Your Phone to Ring Part". You can download the PDF of the first 5 parts and view the seminar for Part 6. 1 hour 22 minutes . . . more
Contractor Business Planning Strategies
Michael Stone
Contractor Business Planning Strategies Join Michael Stone as he discussed the steps you need to take to create and maintain a business plan for your construction business. Michael will cover simple and practical steps that you can start taking now to ensure your future in this industry. 1 Hour 5 Minutes . . . more
Protect Your Assets - Achieve Accurate Numbers & Reliable Reports using QuickBooks
Protect Your Assets - Achieve Accurate Numbers & Reliable Reports using QuickBooks Diane Gilson the President of Info Plus(+) Accounting® leads us through smart business management practices to help you protect your financial resources. As more and more companies bring their accounting systems in house, the opportunities for errors and/or fraud increase correspondingly. Diane provides some fairly simple steps you can take to help protect your company from both of these unpleasant and regrettable circumstances. 1 Hour 26 Minutes . . . more
Attitude Determines Aptitude - Case Study with Contractor, Thad Adams
Attitude Determines Aptitude - Case Study with Con
Attitude Determines Aptitude - Case Study with Contractor, Thad Adams Join Our Guest Presenter, Contractor - Thad Adams with Adams Construction Services, Inc. as he presents "How I Saved My Business Through an Open Mind and by Embracing Change" 1 Hour 23 Minute . . . more
Creating the As-Built Plan - Process and Procedures
There is not enough emphasis put on accurate and detailed "As Built" drawings. The final plan will only be as good as the original "As Built" measurements so it pays to do a good job. Learn how to get paid to do the As-Built plan. . . . more
Understanding and Creating Platforms and Levels in Chief Architect
Included on the X1 DVD
Understanding and Creating Platforms and Levels in Chief Architect There is a misconception that Chief Architect is some sort of magical tool. It's important to understand that it's not. The main area that many users have considerable difficulty with is creating platforms and adding roofs. In this class, you'll learn the right way to create these elements in your plan. 1 Hour 19 Minute . . . more
Does a Good Remodeling Plan Really Cost Your Client Anything?
Dan Baumann
Does a Good Remodeling Plan Really Cost Your Client Anything? Every remodeling project has to have a plan. It might as well be your company drawing it. With the right mindset and approach it's easy to help your customers understand why a good plan is so important. . . . more
Creating Professional Layout Pages in Chief Architect
Included on the X1 DVD
Creating Professional Layout Pages in Chief Architect Learn what it takes to setup a professional looking layout page and what you should include in a good set of plans, you'll also have access to download some PDF Layout Examples. 1 Hour 8 Minutes . . . more
Top Ten Mistakes Chief Architect Users Make and What You Can Do About It
Recording from September 29, 2009
Top Ten Mistakes Chief Architect Users Make and What You Can Do About It In my 16+ years of teaching Chief I keep seeing people make the same mistakes. Enjoy this recorded webinar where I will offer solutions to the top 10 mistakes people keep making with Chief. 1 hour 49 minutes . . . more
Chief Architect X1 Working with Graphics
Included on the X1 DVD
Chief Architect X1 Working with Graphics Learn how to amaze your customer using graphics with Chief Architect. This 4 Part Series (over 200 minutes) covers: Adding your Client's Family to the Plan, Tracing over Pictures, Creating Materials, Creating a Panoramic Backdrop, File Management, and much more. If you like working with pictures or recognize that you need to learn how, check out this series. . . . more
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 . . . more
It's Not All Doom and Gloom - New Ideas to Use During a Tough Market - Part 2
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 . . . more
It's Not All Doom and Gloom - New Ideas to Use During a Tough Market - Part 3
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 . . . more
Selling and Profiting from your Design Services
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 . . . more
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