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The Curious Builder

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

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

You built the business, hit the goals, and made the money. So why are you still stressed out and answering emails at the dinner table? Author and keynote speaker Rob Stein joins Mark to explain why success can actually create decision fatigue, how de... more

Aaron Hall built a successful law firm, ended up with 45 employees, and discovered that "making it" didn't feel much like making it at all. He and Mark Williams get into burnout, lawsuits, the danger of chasing money and fame, and why entrepreneurs n... more

Two years, 32+ brand partners, 3,700 visitors, countless design debates, and enough Diet Cokes to fuel a small construction crew. Mark Williams sits down with Karl Adalbert and Melissa Oholendt to reflect on the wild ride that was Mysa Hus, from pitc... more

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What do you do when your investor relationship goes sideways halfway through a spec home? Trapper Roderick joins Mark for a very honest Losers Are Winners conversation about refinancing mid-build, pricing a $4.4M Park City spec, walking away from the... more

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Recent Guests

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
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
Jeremy Huson
From Cardén IT Services, cybersecurity expert
Cardén IT Services
Episode: Losers are Winners | Jeremy Huson on Getting Hacked, Losing Data, & Fighting Back
Nick Schiffer
Builder out of Boston, founder of NS Builders
NS Builders
Episode: #184 | Nick Schiffer | NS Builders | Nick Schiffer Did WHAT? The Business Decisions That Changed Everything
Billy Beson
Designer; founder of Artimax Gallery
Artimax Gallery
Episode: #182 | Billy Beson | Billy Beson Co. | Building a Design Empire on Trust, Not Trends
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

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 Statesa month 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 States2 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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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Losers are Winners | The Success Trap That Caught Aaron Hall
Q: How did you come to the realization that your scorecard needed reevaluation?
A long period of burnout and disillusionment with rapidly growing a firm led him to reassess what truly mattered, focusing more on family, faith, and meaningful work rather than external markers.
Losers are Winners | Jeremy Huson on Getting Hacked, Losing Data, & Fighting Back
Q: How would you organize your life and your company to protect yourself against cyber threats?
Backups are non-negotiable; store backups in the cloud with versioning, ensure you have cyber insurance and an incident response plan, and continually educate the team with practical, monthly training focused on real-world threats and updated threat intelligence.
Losers are Winners | Jeremy Huson on Getting Hacked, Losing Data, & Fighting Back
Q: What education should be out there for the average business owner in terms of cybersecurity and prevention?
Regular cybersecurity training, phishing simulations, and clearly configured systems are essential; insurers are pushing for preemptive controls, and business owners should implement backups, MFA across all critical accounts, and be skeptical of suspicious invites and links.
Losers are Winners | Jeremy Huson on Getting Hacked, Losing Data, & Fighting Back
Q: Give us the two-minute elevator pitch on what your company does.
We're a managed service provider that outsources IT needs for clients without an internal IT department, handling help desk support, onsite services, cybersecurity, and now AI-enabled solutions to keep data and systems secure for their people and processes.
#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.

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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. Aaron Hall
2. Karl Adalbert
3. Ryan Rutzick
4. Jeremy Huson
5. Nick Schiffer
6. Billy Beson
7. Wilson Harwood
8. Adam McChesney

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