When you meet Danilda Polanco, founder of DOPE Architecture in Denver, you instantly understand two things: she’s not here to play small, and she’s not asking for permission. She’s an architect, a licensed general contractor, a business owner, and a force of nature who has built a thriving design build firm rooted in passion, control, […]
EA620: Danilda Polanco – Unapologetically DOPE: Building an “Empire” on Her Own Terms
Unapologetically DOPE: Building an “Empire” on Her Own Terms Danilda Polanco is unapologetically redefining what it means to be a woman in architecture and construction. As the founder of DOPE Architecture Inc., a woman-owned design-build firm in Denver, Danilda shares how her journey from the Dominican Republic to running a successful practice is fueled by […]
EA596: Blair Enns – The 4 Steps to Selling Your Expertise as an Architect
The 4 Steps to Selling Your Expertise as an Architect Blair Enns, founder of Win Without Pitching and author of The Four Conversations, joins the podcast to share a powerful framework for selling expertise as an architect. He explains how positioning yourself as a trusted advisor rather than just a service provider leads to stronger […]


