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Aug 11 2025

From Immigrant to Industry Leader: How One Architect Built a Thriving Design Build Firm on Her Own Terms

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, […]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Categorized: design-build, podcast episodes · Tagged: architecture business, client relationships, Design Build, marketing for architects, small firm success

Aug 08 2025

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 […]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Tagged: Architecture, architecture firm, balancing work and life, client relationships, Danilda Polanco, Denver architecture, Design Build, immigrant success, Marketing Strategies, women in construction

Jul 18 2025

EA617: Zach Sunderland – Design Build Architects Creating Housing Where Communities Thrive

Design Build Architects Creating Housing Where Communities Thrive In this episode of the EntreArchitect Podcast, architect and general contractor Zach Sunderland shares how his dual expertise fuels the mission behind Haven, a certified B Corp based in Durham, North Carolina. Haven is working to solve the affordable housing crisis by creating high-quality, community-centered developments for […]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Tagged: affordable housing, Architecture, B Corp, community impact, Construction, Design Build, entrepreneurship, housing solutions, social enterprise, team culture

Sep 23 2022

EA475: David Pollard – Single Stop Integrated Residential Design Build

Single Stop Integrated Residential Design Build Dave Pollard, AIA LEED AP is an architect, builder, and co-founder of Liv Companies; a full service residential design-build company in the Chicago suburbs. Dave has worked for several high profile Chicago firms such as Goettsch Partners, and David Hovey’s Architect-led development company, Optima Inc, honing his skills to […]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Tagged: Architect, Architects, Architecture, Branding, Business, Design, Design Build, EntreArchitect, entrepreneur, Marketing, Profit, Success

May 20 2022

EA457: Thomas Gluck – Why Architect-Led Design/Build is Better

Why Architect-Led Design/Build is Better Thomas Gluck is a principal at GLUCK+ in New York City. Named by Fast Company as one of the top 10 most innovative companies in architecture, GLUCK+ has been recognized for their unique approach to Architect Led Design Build: single-source responsibility with architects leading the building process. The practice is […]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Tagged: Architect, Architects, Architecture, Branding, Business, Design, Design Build, EntreArchitect, entrepreneur, Marketing, Profit, Success

Apr 29 2022

EA454: Jake Goldberg – Partner with General Contractors for Project Success

Partner with General Contractors for Project Success Jacob S. Goldberg founded Goldberg General Contracting, Inc., (GGC), in 1987. Performing dual roles at the company, he serves as president, managing day-to-day operations; and as senior project manager, actively overseeing many of the firm’s notable projects. From his formative years as a draftsman, to his work as […]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Tagged: Architect, Architects, Architecture, brand, Branding, build, Business, contractor, Design, Design Build, EntreArchitect, entrepreneur, general contractor, Marketing, Profit, Success

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