The Curious Builder
Episodes
Inside the Big Wins | Kyle Schlesser's 3 Daily Non-Negotiables That Keep It All Together
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Schlesser is back in studio, and this time the conversation goes somewhere most business podcasts are too afraid to go — marriage, guardrails, ...
#166 | Casey Cloward | Raykon Construction | Lean Business, Big Homes, & No Apologies for Charging More
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Casey Cloward doesn't build the most homes, doesn't chase the biggest numbers, and isn't trying to be the loudest guy in the room — and that exact p...
Losers are Winners | Kyle Schlesser's Leap of Faith That Almost Took Everything Down
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Schlesser left a six-figure finance career, convinced his wife Katie to leave her executive marketing role, and launched Solid Ground Constructio...
#165 | Scott Jaffa | Jaffa Group Design Build | Money, Value, & Why You Should Never Negotiate With Your Architect
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Jaffa is a rare breed — an architect who's also a GC with an in-house interior design team — and the way he talks about money, value, and cl...
Losers are Winners | Josh Ferri of Lakeside Decking Co. | Josh Ferri Grew Too Fast, Hired Wrong, & Paid the Price
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Ferri of Lakeside Decking didn't set out to build decks — he started with a cabinet shop, pivoted when he realized where the real money was, an...
#164 | Stephanie Dailey | Steven Dailey Construction | No Blueprint, No Budget, No Problem: Stephanie Dailey's Historic All-Women Build
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From rallying women across the country to build the nation's first all-female built house, to turning a social media following into 50% of her busines...
Inside the Big Wins | Cinda Pfeil on Empathy, Resilience, & the Personal Work That Changed Everything
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cinda Pfeil doesn't separate her personal story from her professional one — and honestly, that might be exactly why her business works. In this Insi...
#163 | Renee Bush | Tandem | Stop Reacting and Start Designing Your Business — Renee Bush Explains How
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does a design strategist, a former Studio McGee ops director, and a single mom entrepreneur all have in common? They're all Renee Bush, and she j...
Losers are Winners | Losers are Winners: Cinda Pfeil Was Told to Stay in Her Lane — Here's What Happened Instead
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 1999, a contractor told Cinda Pfeil — to her face — that becoming a builder wasn't going to work out for her, and the reason was exactly what y...
#162 | Mike Weaver | Emser Tile | Mike Weaver Said He Wanted All the Business or None of It & How That Changed Everything
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Weaver of Emser Tile isn't your average vendor — he's the guy who walks into a room and immediately starts thinking about how he can connect ev...
Losers are Winners | Brad Leavitt on What Happens When Scope Explodes & Deadlines Don't Move
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Leavitt of AFT Construction is back on the podcast, and this time he's serving up a fresh, still-stinging loss that proves even the best builders...
#161 | Laura Brophy | Laura Brophy Interiors | 10 People, Zero Drama: How Laura Brophy Built the Team Every Entrepreneur Wants
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Brophy didn't exactly take the traditional path to running a 10-person interior design firm in Newport Beach — sports medicine, upholstery sho...
Losers are Winners | The Mistake That Almost Tanked a $1M+ Project
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Twenty-two years in the business and Mark still managed to remind himself why taking the low bid is basically a trap with a bow on it. In this solo Lo...
#160 | Live at Sauna Camp with Erin Ayala, Alex Larson, Alex Neist, & Ryan Rivard | Hot Takes Only: Wellness, Grit, & the Daily Grind
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do climbing Everest, finishing a 200-mile gravel race on a single speed, getting on Joe Rogan, and raising kids who actually want to hang out wit...
Q & A | Kids Corner | Mark Explains Building to His Toughest Audience Yet
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when Mark hands the mic to his kids? A surprisingly honest, hilarious, and insightful Q&A episode on how builders get clients, what happe...
#159 | Nathan Marsala | The Bison Group | Nathan Marsala on the Big Lie Behind "Luxury" Home Building
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Marsala brings the heat in this episode with a refreshing take on craftsmanship, business systems, family priorities, and why not everything la...
Losers are Winners | The Job From Hell with Nick Schiffer - Failures, Red Flags, & Hard Lessons
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Schiffer brings the heat in this Losers are Winners episode, sharing the messy behind-the-scenes stories that rarely make it to Instagram. From t...
#158 | Andrew Legge | Havelock Wool | Andrew Legge Is Turning Wool into a Building Science Powerhouse
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mark sits down with Andrew Legge of Havelock Wool for a conversation that starts with sheep and ends in the walls of a healthier home. Andrew shares h...
Losers are Winners | Karissa Dunham on Failure, Family, & Finding Your Rhythm
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Losers Are Winners episode, Karissa Dunham opens up about the messy middle of running a business, raising a blended family of seven kids, and ...
#157 | Tyler Farrell | Killowen Construction | From Builder to Leader: Tyler Farrell on Scaling Smart
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Farrell of Killowen Construction gets real about what it actually takes to scale a high-end construction company without losing your mind, your ...
Losers are Winners | How Sterling Lock Survived 7 Marathons in 7 Days
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to run seven marathons in seven days on seven continents? A little insanity, a lot of discipline, and probably more anti-inflammator...
#156 | Wilson Edgar and Michael Leckie | The Backcountry Hut Company | What Happens When Great Design Goes Off-Grid
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wilson Edgar and Michael Leckie join Mark to share how their friendship, love of the outdoors, and big-picture thinking turned into a company that is ...
Losers are Winners | Good Clients, Bad Fits, & the Courage to Say No with Tim Rascher
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about client communication—what works, what blows up, and what should make a builder pause. Mark talks with Tim Rascher about ho...
#155 | Mike Riddle | Mike Riddle Construction | Bankruptcy to Breakthrough: Mike Riddle's Comeback Story
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you lose it all… and decide to build again anyway? In this episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, Mike Riddle of Riddle Construct...
Losers are Winners | The Healthy House Checklist with Trapper Roderick
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Losers Are Winners episode, Mark and Trapper Roderick dig into what's changing fast in high-performance, wellness-forward homes. They connect ...
#154 | Stacy Eakman | Alair Kirkland | Delegate to Elevate: How Stacy Eakman Bought Back His Time
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, Mark and Stacy Eakman unpack the mindset shift from running a builder job to building an actual compan...
Losers are Winners | Why Quitting Was the Smartest Move Luciano Patiño Ever Made
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Losers Are Winners episode, Mark sits down with Luciano Patiño of Elliano Design to talk about failure… and how it turned out to be the bes...
#153 | Jude Charles | Jude Charles Co. | From Burnout to Blueprint: A Mysa Hus Conversation with Jude Charles
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jude Charles flew in and basically flipped the mic on Mark — and they went deep. This episode of The Curious Builder Podcast isn't about countertops...
International Builders' Show Bound: Growth, Grit, & Getting Better with Mike Weaver
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're heading to the International Builders' Show with big ideas and even better people. In this episode, Mark sits down with Mike Weaver from Emser T...
#152 | Trapper Roderick | Roderick Builders | From Custom Suits to Custom Homes: Trapper Roderick's Journey to Building with Joy
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fifth-generation builder and former haberdasher (yes, really) Trapper Roderick joins Mark to talk about why building homes isn't just about blueprints...
Wellness and Lighting: How Kristen Reince Lights Up Mysa Hus Part 2
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen Reince is back to finish our deep dive into the world of wellness lighting at Mysa Hus, and things get real about EMFs, kill switches, and whe...
#151 | Julia Miller | Yond Interiors | Designing With Heart: Julia Miller on Interior Design, Imposter Syndrome, & the Power of Peer Praise
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Interior designer Julia Miller is back in the hot seat—and this time, we're diving into Brunel, her brand-new custom furniture line built on intenti...
Wellness and Lighting: How Kristen Reince Lights Up Mysa Hus Part 1
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let there be (better) light! In this episode, Mark sits down with Kristen Reince from Admit One and Aurora One Lighting—one of our powerhouse partne...
#150 | Devry Boughner Vorwerk | Stewardverse Strategies | How Your Trash Could Be Your Biggest Moneymaker
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Curious Builder, Mark Williams sits down with sustainability pro Devry Boughner Vorwerk to talk all things waste, stewardship, ...
Losers are Winners | How Risky Moves and Epic Mistakes Fueled David Werschay's Success Stories
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark Williams sits down with David Werschay from Werschay Homes to swap stories about the ups and downs of running a building busines...
#149 | Sara and Jeremy Imhoff | Imprint Architecture + Design | From Losing It All to Building the Dream: The Untold Secrets Behind Imprint Architecture's Success
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Curious Builder, Mark sits down with Sara and Jeremy Imhoff from Imprint Architecture, and together they dive into what it's re...
Q & A | Mental Health, Money, & the Power of Real Talk: Trapper Roderick Gets Raw About Life in the Trades
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark Williams and Trapper Roderick chat about what made 2025 special for them and what they're excited about in 2026—from cool new ...
#148 | Vincent Longo | Longo Custom Builders | Framing Parties, Gap Years, and Bidding Wars: Behind the Scenes with Vincent Longo
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, Mark Williams chats with his good friend Vincent Longo about all things building, balancing work and f...
Q & A | The Curious Builder's Secret Network: Why Your Friends Determine Your Future
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Curious Builder, Mark Williams dives into why coaching, leadership, and having the right people around you matter so much, spri...
#147 | Amanda Birnie | Curio Rugs | From Burnout to Boutique: The Grit Behind Curio Rugs
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Curious Builder Podcast, Mark welcomes Amanda Birnie of Curio Rugs—a one-time wedding photographer turned full-time rug curator and...
Losers are Winners | When Your Dream Job Ghosts You… and It's a Gift in Disguise with Trapper Roderick
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Losers Are Winners episode, Mark sits down with Trapper Roderick—a fifth-generation builder with a past life in custom suits (yes, really). ...
#146 | Kelly Grace | Travis Price Architects | LED Lights, Moldy Coffee, and Kill Switches—Is Your House Making You Sick?
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Curious Builder, Mark Williams and Kelly Grace talk all about building healthier, more intentional homes—think real materials...
Q & A | The Curious Kid: A Christmas Takeover Q&A with May
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our annual Christmas tradition is back! In this special episode, Mark hands the mic to his 9-year-old daughter, May, who returns for a hilarious and h...
#145 | Ted Sihpol | Renaissance Partners, LLC | From Wall Street to Rock Bottom: How a $2.3 Billion Indictment Changed Everything
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, Mark Williams sits down with Ted Sihpol for an incredible, rollercoaster story of resilience, mental h...
Losers are Winners | How a $5,000 Toilet Changed My Life—And Made My Kids Laugh Hysterically
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Loser are Winners episode, Mark takes us through his funny and surprisingly eventful quest to get a fancy Toto bidet toilet installed at hom...
#144 | Drew Beson | Drew Beson Art | Mysa Hus: From Cozy to Construction
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Curious Builder, Mark chats with Drew Beson about the journey of creating Mysa Hus, a cozy, wellness-focused home that's all ab...
Losers are Winners | The Costly Confusion That Nearly Sank My Business
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Losers are Winners episode of The Curious Builder, Mark keeps it real about how builders can actually keep more of the money they earn—mainl...
#143 | Chris Freytag | Get Healthy U | Getting Strong, Staying Real, & Growing in Every Season
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"You don't just want more years—you want good years." That's the mindset Chris Freytag brings to wellness, content creation, and building a life you...
#142 | Live at Roth Living | Women in Construction Spill: How Empathy, Integrity, & Guts Change the Game
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Curious Builder Podcast is a masterclass in building (and keeping) awesome relationships in the design and construction world. Mar...
Losers are Winners | Losing the Unicorn: What I Learned When My VA Quit
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Curious Builder Podcast - Losers Are Winners, Alyssa Abbott of Olive and Vine Socials joins Mark to talk through the real chall...
#141 | Karl Adalbert | KA Design | Backyard Buddies to Ultra Running: The Mysa Hus Story with Karl Adalbert
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your neighbor becomes your running buddy, your architectural designer, and your partner in building one of the most exciting homes o...
Q & A | Thursday Therapy: Vulnerability, Grief, & Surviving the Rollercoaster of Entrepreneurship
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of The Curious Builder, Mark Williams and Morgan Molitor dive into the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship and build...
#140 | Nick Schiffer | NS Builders | From Haters to Headlines: How Nick Schiffer Turned Skepticism Into a Masterpiece
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, Mark Williams sits down with Nick Schiffer of NS Builders to dive deep into the journey of building th...
Q & A | How a $2.4 Billion Lawsuit Led to a Builder's Comeback: Chicago Summit Stories You Need to Hear
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A episode, Mark gives us a fun and honest recap of his time at the Contractor Coalition Summit in Chicago, from emotional breakthroughs to b...
#139 | Live from Mysa Hus | The Calm You Crave, The Craft That Created It: Mysa Hus | with Marc Cabrera and Mark Brandenhoff of Pella Windows, Alex Sernick of Huber Engineered Woods, and Chris Jessen of Rockwool
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this live episode of The Curious Builder podcast, Mark brings together his crew from Pella Windows, Huber & Zip, and Rockwool for a fun and lively ...
Q & A | Inside 45 White Oak: Staircases, Skylights, & Serious Craftsmanship
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, Mark takes you inside one of the most talked-about custom homes in the country: Nick Schiffer's 45...
#138 | Alex Little | Little Financial | From Broke to Booked: Builder Finance Hacks
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does a recovering accountant, a fractional CFO, and a former would-be pararescue jumper have in common? It's all Alex Little of Little Financial....
Q & A | Behind the Scenes at Sauna Camp 2.0: How Builders Build Community (and Sweat Together)
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A episode, Mark gives us the scoop on Sauna Camp 2.0, the buzz around the epic 45 White Oak build, and what's happening with his own Mysa Hu...
#137 | Ami Harari | LA Build Corp | Recession, Failure, & $12,000 Mistakes: Inside the Grit of L.A. Build Corp
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, Mark sits down with Ami Harari from L.A. Build Corp and gets real about what it's like to build homes ...
Q & A | Closing Out the Year With a Bang: The Builder's Playbook for Success, Strategy, & Sanity
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark's back with a solo Q&A episode that hits all the good stuff—business strategy, team communication, self-leadership, and building wealth like yo...
#136 | Ali Awad | Awad Architects | Architects vs. Builders: How Ali Awad Thrived Where Most Clash
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, Mark hangs out with Ali Awad from Awad Architects and they dive into Ali's journey—everything from r...
Q & A | From Imposter Syndrome to Profit: Alumni Share Real Lessons from the Contractor Coalition Summit
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this Q&A episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, Mark Williams sits down with alumni from the Contractor Coalition Summit—Brad Robinson, Danielle...
#135 | Kali Sudbrook | Beachside Custom Gyms | Home Gyms Are More Than Dumbbells: How the Wellness Boom Is Changing Homebuilding
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, Mark hangs out with Kali Sudbrook from Beachside Custom Gyms to talk all things home wellness and fitn...
Q & A | Unlocking Success: Lessons Learned at the Contractor Coalition Summit
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, Mark flies solo to share how the Contractor Coalition Summit has seriously leveled up his business...
#134 | Alex Chou | Harnish Workwear | Wearing Your Brand (Literally): Harnish and the Power of Jobsite Style
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you reinvent the world's most basic item—a T-shirt—and make pants that actually fight back against plumber's crack? In this episode of The ...
Q & A | Losers are Winners Part 9: Burnout, Boundaries, & the Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything with Tyler Grace
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Builder. Dad. Almost burnout casualty. Tyler Grace joins Mark for a raw conversation on why "doing what you love" can still land you in the ER. They d...
#133 | Todd Milburn | Edina Chief of Police | Break-Ins & Builder Blunders: Straight Talk with Edina's Police Chief Todd Milburn
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this out-of-the-box episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, Mark sits down with Chief Todd Milburn of Edina to talk jobsite theft, neighborhood saf...
Q & A | Losers are Winners Part 8: From Massive Debt to Entrepreneurial Wisdom with Paul Krumrich
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, Mark Williams sits down with Paul Krumrich for a super honest chat about the rollercoaster of bein...
#132 | Martin Davies O'Connor | Mill City Restoration | Punk Rock, Paint, & Pivot Tables: Meet Construction's True Renaissance Man
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, Mark Williams sits down with Martin Davies O'Connor from Mill City Restoration for a lively chat about...
Q & A | Losers are Winners Part 7: How Admitting Failure Built a Million-Dollar Business with Mike Weaver
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A episode, Mark sits down with his friend Mike Weaver for a really honest chat about learning from mistakes—both at work and in life. Mike...
#131 | Jen Veralle and Sara Whicher | AIA Homes by Architects Tour | From Rejection to Revolution: The Tour That Changed Minnesota's Home Scene Forever
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, host Mark Williams chats with Jen Veralle and Sarah Whicher about the behind-the-scenes journey of lau...
Q & A | From Sweeping Floors to Six Figures: How Young People Are Crushing It in the Trades
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A episode of The Curious Builder, Mark Williams talks about why we need more young people in the trades and how social media is actually mak...
#130 | Michelle VanVolkinburg | Baldwin General | Concrete, Culture, & Cosmetics: Michelle's Unlikely Path to Construction
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do Nordstrom cosmetics and concrete pours have in common? Turns out, a lot. In this heart-filled episode, Mark sits down with Michelle VanVolkinb...
Q & A | Losers Are Winners Part 6: The Cost of Hiring the Wrong Person with Adam Copenhaver
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hiring mistakes, financial setbacks, and communication misfires—yep, Adam's got the receipts. In this candid conversation. Mark talks with Adam Cope...
#129 | Jonathan Blaseg | Pebl Design | From Plants to Purpose: Landscape Design with Jonathan Blaseg
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to design a yard that's not just pretty—but purposeful? Mark sits down with Jonathan Blaseg of PEBL Design to dig into the wild (a...
Q & A | Culture, Failure, and Finding Your Why: The Top Quotes That Transformed My Business
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark gets real about the ups and downs of running a business, parenting, and life in general. He shares some of his go-to quotes, tal...
#128 | Aaron Tudisco | Ridge Design and Build | Lessons in Joy, Resilience, & Risk
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, Mark Williams sits down with Aaron Tudisco of Ridge Design and Build to discuss how Aaron and his fami...
Q & A | Quotes to Lead By: Building Better Businesses and Lives, One Insight at a Time
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark Williams gets real about his go-to quotes and how they've helped him run a better business (and just live better, too). He talks...
#127 | Chris Montana | Du Nord Social Spirits | Burnout, Barrooms, & Breaking Barriers: Chris Montana's Path to Disrupting an Industry
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Curious Builder, Mark Williams chats with Chris Montana from Du Nord Social Spirits about his journey from being a lawyer to ru...
Q & A | Losers Are Winners Part 5: How a Million Dollar Home Almost Ruined Me & What I Learned From It
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A, Mark gets candid about a major setback during the 2008 recession, sharing how a failed spec home taught him some hard life and business l...
#126 | Emerson Bredin | Bredin Brothers | Inside the Wild Growth of Bredin Brothers: How 2 Brothers Changed the Canadian Cottage Game
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Curious Builder, Mark Williams chats with Emerson Bredin of Bredin Brothers, based in Muskoka, Ontario. Emerson shares how he a...
Q & A | Losers Are Winners Part 4: Boundaries, Burnout, & Big Decisions with Nathan Marsala
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever bitten off more than you could build? Nathan Marsala has. In this candid convo, Mark and Nathan unpack the cost of chasing the wrong projects, th...
#125 | Sara Whicher and Marcy Townsend | Chisel Architecture | "Pattern of Life" Design, Wooly Mittens & the Heart Behind Chisel Architecture
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you combine Midwest warmth, architectural soul, and a passion for people—you get Chisel Architecture. In this episode, Mark sits down with Sara...
Q & A | Losers Are Winners Part 3: Finding Success Through Setbacks with Caleb MacDonald
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lets turn some big loses into some big wins. In this Losers Are Winners episode, Mark and Caleb MacDonald swap stories about their early business blun...
#124 | Kevin and Abbie Arnold | KA Builders | What Most Builders Get Wrong About Pre-Construction (And How KA Builders Nailed It)
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Curious Builder, Kevin and Abbie Arnold of KA Builders share their journey as a husband-and-wife team building their business i...
Q & A | Losers Are Winners Part 2: When to Walk Away & Trust Your Gut with Allyson Case
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, "just get through it" is the worst advice ever. In this Losers Are Winners episode, Mark sits down with Allyson Case of Integro Builders to...
#123 | Build Buzz at the Contractor Coalition Summit in Omaha | Building for the Future: How Contractors Stay Relevant and Resilient in Uncertain Times
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Curious Builder, Mark Williams shares the Build Buzz pannel conversation at The Contractor Coalition Summit in Omaha. The panel...
Q & A | Losers Are Winners Part 1: Hiring, Firing & Keeping the Right People with Katie Kath
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Fail Club, where losers really are winners—eventually. Mark kicks off this new multi-part series with designer and builder Katie Kath t...
#122 | Laura and Joshua Tays | Tays and Co. | The Secret Ingredient Behind Tays & Co's Award-Winning Design Magic
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartwarming episode of The Curious Builder, Mark Williams chats with Laura and Joshua Tays of Tays and Co about their journey from humble beg...
Q & A | "Happy Trails & Dr. Death": What Happens If Your Builder Dies?
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens to your business if you die tomorrow? In true Curious Builder fashion, Mark D. Williams turns a grim question into an insightful, funny, ...
#121 | Mary Wozniak | Shadowfalls Design | 43 Years, No Website, All Word of Mouth
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, host Mark Williams sits down with longtime family friend and uber-talented designer Mary Wozniak from ...
Q & A | From Scroll to Sale: Building a Smarter Funnel
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's the point of a beautiful website or an aesthetic Instagram if no one takes the next step? In this episode, Mark and Alyssa explore the full sal...
#120 | Billy Beson | Billy Beson Company | Authentic Design, Family, and Setting Boundaries
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Curious Builder, host Mark Williams sits down with legendary Minneapolis interior designer Billy Beson for a heartfelt and ligh...
Q & A | Part 2: Profits, Purpose & Positive Tornadoes: A Q&A with Mark
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark's back with a quote-fueled episode series that covers everything from why your best clients are often the most profitable, to how slow seasons ca...
#119 | Mark LaLiberte | Construction Instruction | Teaching Builders to Think Better with Mark LaLiberte
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The ho...
Q & A | "Dad, Why Do You Build Houses?" A Father's Day Q&A with Mark & May Williams
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your nine-year-old becomes the podcast host? In this special Father's Day Q&A, Mark's daughter May takes the mic to ask the big ques...
#118 | Zion National Park Boot Camp Recap | Wilderness, Wellness & Workouts: What We Learned in Zion
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zion Boot Camp was part retreat, part reset, and all about real growth. Tune in for a candid group recap of what went down—morning kettlebell circui...
Q & A | Part 1: Profits, Purpose & Positive Tornadoes: A Q&A with Mark
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark's back with a quote-fueled episode series that covers everything from why your best clients are often the most profitable, to how slow seasons ca...
#117 | Nancy Weinman | Weinman Architectural Services | The Renaissance Woman of Architecture: A Conversation with Nancy Weinman
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do Macy's department stores, Harvard Business School, Sedona home builds, and mentoring women in construction have in common? Architect and desig...
#116 | Melissa Oholendt | Oho Interiors | Creating Moments of Delight: The Oho Interiors Philosophy
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, Mark sits down with longtime friend and collaborator Melissa Oholendt of Oho Interiors. From wedding photography to running...