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The Curious Builder

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

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.

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Latest Episodes

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

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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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Recent Guests

Brad Robinson
Guest, builder/industry leader
Atlanta, Georgia-based custom home builder
Episode: Talking Shop | Brad Robinson on the AI Habit That's Getting You Ghosted
Wilson Harwood
Founder, Soundproof Your Studio
Soundproof Your Studio
Episode: #181 | Wilson Harwood | Soundproof Your Studio | Wilson Harwood on What Builders Get Wrong About Soundproofing Every Time
Adam McChesney
Founder/CEO, Builders Authority (Build Authority)
Build Authority
Episode: Winners are Losers | Adam McChesney on the $113,000 Check That Blew Up His Business
Lauren Riddei
Founder of Haus Holistics; building biology advocate
Haus Holistics
Episode: #180 | Lauren Riddei | Haus Holistics | Lauren Riddei on Why Her Phone Has Been on Airplane Mode for a Year and a Half
John Brenard
Founder of Southview Timberland Investments
Southview Timberland Investments
Episode: #179 | John Brenard | Southview Timberland Investments | John Brenard on Why a Board Game About Sheep & Wood Explains Lumber
Tanner Konrady
Fourth Generation Builder, Konrady and Son Construction
Konrady and Son Construction
Episode: #178 | Tanner Konrady | Konrady and Son Construction | The Trim Joint That Taught Tanner Konrady How to Lead
Gabe Norcross
Guest from Louisville, Kentucky; featured in Losers Are Winners episode
Contractor/Builder
Episode: Losers are Winners | Gabe Norcross on the Deposit Strategy That Changed Everything
Ashley Ortiz
Owner of Bella Vista Painting and Drywall
Bella Vista Painting and Drywall
Episode: Losers are Winners | Ashley Ortiz vs. the Client From Hell
Louise Whirly
Filmmaker, storyteller
Whirlygig Productions
Episode: #176 | Louise Woehrle | Whirlygig Productions | Fear, Vision, and Why Your Story Is Worth Telling

Host

Mark Williams
Host of The Curious Builder

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • 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 Statesa month 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
  • Real world Info

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D-Ross14
    United States2 years ago

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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.

#181 | Wilson Harwood | Soundproof Your Studio | Wilson Harwood on What Builders Get Wrong About Soundproofing Every Time
Q: What is the difference between soundproofing and room acoustics?
Soundproofing stops sound from entering or leaving a space (mass, decoupling, airtightness), while room acoustics deals with sound reflections inside the space (absorption and diffusion) to control reverberation.
#181 | Wilson Harwood | Soundproof Your Studio | Wilson Harwood on What Builders Get Wrong About Soundproofing Every Time
Q: Why is the door considered the weakest link in many soundproofing projects?
Because doors often have gaps at the edges and under the threshold; unless the threshold and a proper door seal are implemented, sound can readily bypass the walls regardless of wall mass.
#181 | Wilson Harwood | Soundproof Your Studio | Wilson Harwood on What Builders Get Wrong About Soundproofing Every Time
Q: What are the three pillars of soundproofing that builders should focus on?
Mass, decoupling, and airtightness are the three pillars; without addressing all three together, the wall assembly won't achieve meaningful sound isolation, especially against low frequencies.
Talking Shop | Brad Robinson on the AI Habit That's Getting You Ghosted
Q: What are some of your bots doing that are reclaiming your time?
Brad explains that bots automatically scrape events, update master datasets, manage CRM-like pipelines across markets, and schedule targeted outreach to the right contacts, greatly increasing visibility to opportunities while still requiring human judgment for final decisions.
Winners are Losers | Adam McChesney on the $113,000 Check That Blew Up His Business
Q: Out of curiosity, how did you fix your self-confidence? How did that failure help you improve your self-confidence?
He describes moving through an eight-month legal battle, shifting into mastermind teaching and consultancy, and ultimately relaunching a new agency under a different brand while embracing collaboration over isolation, which rebuilt his confidence and demonstrated that setbacks can catalyze stronger, more focused growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Curious Builder

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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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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