
The Curious Builder is a podcast that gives a voice to Minnesota building industry professionals, providing them a platform to tell their stories about starting and growing their businesses, highlighting challenges and wins, and revealing insights listeners may apply to their own businesses and experiences.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 315 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusinessCareers | |||

What happens when you put Mark and Nick Schiffer in a room with 12 unanswered questions and absolutely no plan? A Curious Builder variety show, obviously. The two builders riff on everything from social media and business growth to conflict, trust, m... more
Big goals are great until you actually accomplish them. In this solo Losers are Winners episode, Mark talks about the strange emotional hangover that can follow a massive project, a 50-mile race, or any other mountain you've spent months climbing, an... more
Two years, one incredible house, and Melissa Oholendt and Mark decided the perfect way to reflect on Mysa Hus was to draw up a chopping block for $500,000 worth of cuts. The pool goes, the wellness studio nearly goes, and the plumbing fixtures take a... more
Brad Robinson is putting AI to work, but he's not letting the robots take over just yet. He and Mark Williams talk about AI bots, automated CRMs, financial reporting, and the surprisingly powerful art of picking up the phone. Plus, they explore why a... more
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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.
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!
This is a great podcast for both builders and entrepreneurs!
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.
Mark does a great job interviewing and asking important questions to other real builders, designers and vendors that help the industry and shine light on areas rarely discussed. Areas such as healthy financials, marketing, sales and systems. As a fellow custom home builder/remodeler I appreciate hearing these discussions from industry professionals around the country. He is authentic and will share his struggles with his own business as we all have, which for me builds trust and authenticity ... more
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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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Recent guests on The Curious Builder include:
1. Brad Robinson
2. Wilson Harwood
3. Adam McChesney
4. Lauren Riddei
5. John Brenard
6. Tanner Konrady
7. Gabe Norcross
8. Ashley Ortiz
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