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The Curious Builder

Mark Williams
Entrepreneurship
Building Industry
Wellness
Construction Industry
Architecture
Mysa Hus
Contractor Coalition
Construction
Minnesota
Client Relationships
Custom Home Building
Contractor Coalition Summit
Interior Design
Mental Health
Branding
Women In Construction
Sustainability
Pella Windows and Doors
Client Engagement
Leadership

Every great home starts with a person who decided to build something. Behind every kitchen, custom home and remodel is a business owner who took a risk, made payroll, lost sleep over a bid and kept going anyway. The Curious Builder tells their stories. Host Mark Williams has spent more than 22 years building custom homes, and he's still curious about how other people do it. Each week he sits down ... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Johantgen
Owner of Rise & Shine Garage Doors
Rise & Shine Garage Doors
Episode: Losers are Winners | Alex Johantgen on the Power of Doing Less
Nick Quijano
Co-founder of Southerly Homes and former David Weekley Homes builder and operations manager
Southerly Homes
Episode: #188 | Nick Quijano | Southerly Homes | Nick Quijano on What Custom Builders Can Learn from the Big Guys
Mike Notte
Owner and founder of MJN Insurance Services, helping businesses develop employee benefits strategies.
MJN Insurance Services
Episode: Losers are Winners | Better Benefits, Bigger Profits, & Less Headaches with Mike Notte
Rob Stein
Keynote speaker, business consultant and author who works with business owners on decision architecture.
Episode: #187 | Rob Stein | Author & Speaker | Rob Stein Cracked the Code to More Money, Time, & Mental Freedom
Aaron Hall
Minneapolis-based lawyer who helps entrepreneurs and CEOs with conflict management, deals, and litigation prevention
Independent attorney; serves builders and business leaders
Episode: Losers are Winners | The Success Trap That Caught Aaron Hall
Karl Adalbert
Architectural designer on Mysa Hus
Mysa Hus team
Episode: #186 | Melissa Oholendt and Karl Adalbert | Mysa Hus | The Mistakes, Risks, & Big Ideas
Melissa Oholendt
Interior designer on Mysa Hus
Mysa Hus team
Episode: #186 | Melissa Oholendt and Karl Adalbert | Mysa Hus | The Mistakes, Risks, & Big Ideas
Trapper Roderick
Guest, builder based in Salt Lake City
Trapper Roderick (Salt Lake City builder)
Episode: Losers are Winners | Trapper Roderick and the $4.4M Problem
Ryan Rutzick
President and General Manager of All, Inc.
All, Inc.
Episode: #185 | Ryan Rutzick | All, Inc. | Ryan Rutzick on Owning the Mistake & Winning the Customer

Host

Mark Williams
Host of The Curious Builder

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • Real value with tactical applications

    Mark has a rare ability to create episodes that are both entertaining, and offer real, tactical value that listeners can implement immediately. That’s extremely hard to do and takes an incredible amount of preparation. Thank you Mark for putting out such high quality content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rob.Stein
    United States2 months ago
  • Entrepreneur and Heart

    The Curious Builder is labeled as an entrepreneurial podcast, but that is just at the surface. Mark has a talent for bringing out the heart and soul of his guests and really getting to the truth of why builders and entrepreneurs in general do what they do. I definitely would recommend this show to builders but really any creative business owner who is balancing business, family, and the delicate dance that life is.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dubson WH
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    This podcast is very educational for other builders who want to find a healthy outlet for all aspects of their business and mental health. We’re not in this alone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kristen Dawson
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great for entrepreneurs

    This is a great podcast for both builders and entrepreneurs!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SteveTankersley
    United Statesa year ago
  • All things for Building in great depth

    Mark and his guests do an amazing job of diving into topics that are both geared for beginners and experts in the building industry. From running a business, to building science, to design, to being a good husband or wife, the topics are intriguing and thought provoking. Every episode has a golden nugget of advice, and is WELL worth listening to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beginners and experts welcome!
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are diverse and the conversations stay engaging and practical.
The host asks thoughtful, well-prepared questions that bring out deep, actionable insights.
Listeners praise the authentic, community-building vibe and real-world takeaways.
Episodes feel both informative and entertaining, with a focus on builders' and designers' everyday challenges.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#187 | Rob Stein | Author & Speaker | Rob Stein Cracked the Code to More Money, Time, & Mental Freedom
Q: What is the difference between burnout and decision fatigue?
Stein says decision fatigue can contribute to burnout, though it does not always mean someone is burned out. He often finds burnout results from spending too much time on decisions and tasks that do not suit the person's strengths, rather than doing work they find meaningful.
#187 | Rob Stein | Author & Speaker | Rob Stein Cracked the Code to More Money, Time, & Mental Freedom
Q: What was it about that moment that click that your whole, the previous three, four decades of your life didn't solve? Why was it that one moment that just flipped the switch?
Stein says the belt buckle snapping off made the consequences of his weight impossible to dismiss. After finding P90X, he followed its exercise and nutrition blueprint consistently, lost about 80 pounds and realized he could achieve what he had assumed was impossible.
#188 | Nick Quijano | Southerly Homes | Nick Quijano on What Custom Builders Can Learn from the Big Guys
Q: What are a few things production builders do well, and what do custom home builders do well by contrast?
Production builders excel at training, standard operating procedures, organized purchasing and warranty programs. Custom builders can personalize the process and customer experience, adapt nimbly and adopt new technologies quickly.
#188 | Nick Quijano | Southerly Homes | Nick Quijano on What Custom Builders Can Learn from the Big Guys
Q: What was it like to work for a big company like David Weekley Homes, and what did you learn from its systems?
Quijano says large builders provide frequent project experience, established processes, written career paths, mentorship and quality coaching, helping people learn with support.
Losers are Winners | Better Benefits, Bigger Profits, & Less Headaches with Mike Notte
Q: Can you, as a company, if you do something for one person, do you have to do it for all of them, or can you do custom benefit packages per person?
Notte says employers can establish benefit rules for different employee classes, such as varying contribution levels, as long as the arrangement is not discriminatory.

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What is The Curious Builder about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on builders, designers, and construction leaders exploring how to start, grow, and sustain thriving businesses. Episodes mix practical tactics—cash flow strategies, pricing psychology, client management, and post-project service models—with human-centered storytelling about resilience, leadership, and maintaining well-being in demanding trades. A standout throughline is turning hard lessons into repeatable systems, whether through deposits, niche branding, or in-person events that strengthen community and partnerships. Listeners likely value authentic conversations that blend craft, business, and personal growth, often with a Minnesotan perspective but with lessons that translate broadly across the construction and design ind... more

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1. Alex Johantgen
2. Nick Quijano
3. Mike Notte
4. Rob Stein
5. Aaron Hall
6. Karl Adalbert
7. Melissa Oholendt
8. Trapper Roderick

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