The Curious Builder

Mar 05 2025 158 ep. 51 mins 6
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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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Q & A | Inside the International Builders’ Show 2025: Key Takeaways & Tips

Mar 05 2025 21 mins  
In this episode of The Curious Builder, Mark Williams breaks down his biggest takeaways from the International Builders’ Show 2025. From the importance of pre-show planning to the power of strong vendor relationships, he shares key lessons to help builders make the most of industry events. Plus, insights into his upcoming projects and The Curious Builder Boot Camp. Don’t miss i

#103 | R.B. Gallup | Gallup Design Build | Unlocking the Power of Core Values: Why RB Gallup Says You Can't Force Culture!

Mar 02 2025 65 mins  
In this episode of the Curious Builder Podcast, Mark Williams chats with RB Gallup from South Carolina about scaling a business, especially focusing on building and construction. RB shares his journey of buying his family business, navigating partnerships, and implementing systems like EOS to empower his team, shedding light on how he transitioned from being a hands-on manager to a

Q & A | Maximize Your Brand Opportunities at IBS with Mark Williams' Expert Advice

Feb 26 2025 14 mins  
In this episode of The Curious Builder podcast, host Mark Williams shares his game plan for attending the upcoming International Builder Show (IBS). With a focus on brand partnerships for his upcoming spec home project, Mysa Hus, Mark offers insights on product exploration, wellness in building, and the importance of planning and networking at such a massive event. He also teases a

#102 | Ken Rusk | Rusk Industries | Unlock the Secret: How a Former Ditch Digger Built a Million-Dollar Empire!

Feb 23 2025 67 mins  
In this episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, host Mark Williams chats with Ken Rusk, a successful blue-collar entrepreneur and author of "Blue Collar Cash." Ken shares his journey from being a ditch digger to running a thriving business, while emphasizing the value of blue-collar jobs and the importance of finding one's personal path to success. The conversation touches on disru

Q & A | Sales: Tips + Takeaways #2

Feb 19 2025 21 mins  
In this episode of The Curious Builder, Mark Williams continues his chat about sales tips from the recent Minneapolis collective meetup. He shares the importance of using CRM systems to keep track of leads and dives into building solid relationships with clients and partners like designers and architects. Packed with great advice, Mark makes it super relatable and helpful for build

#101 | Danny Spears | Captex Construction | Behind the Beard: Danny Spears' Passion for Building and Family Success

Feb 16 2025 69 mins  
In this episode of The Curious Builder, Mark Williams hangs out with Danny Spears from Captex Construction, based in Austin. They dive into Danny's love for building not just houses, but also a strong family-centric company culture. Danny dishes out some gems about leading a team, the joys and challenges of construction, and why balancing work and family is super important to him.

Q & A | Sales: Tips + Takeaways #1

Feb 12 2025 20 mins  
In this episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, Mark Williams gets into some seriously game-changing sales tips for builders. He shares insights from recent Curious Builder Collective meet-ups, where they chatted about everything from asking for referrals (seriously, just ask!) to using educational blog content and staying consistent on social media. Mark also highlights the magic

#100 | Brad Leavitt | AFT Construction | How Brad Levitt Balances Business and Health in Episode 100!

Feb 09 2025 64 mins  
In this special episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, host Mark Williams celebrates the 100th episode with guest Brad Leavitt from AFT Construction. They dive into the highs and lows of managing a construction business, discuss the importance of scheduling and goal-setting, and touch on personal growth and wellness. Mark and Brad also explore the value of community and networking

Q & A | Beyond Aesthetics: How Luxury Homes Are Prioritizing Health

Feb 05 2025 18 mins  
In this episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, host Mark Williams chats about the latest buzz in luxury homes—wellness suites! These are all about blending saunas, cold plunges, and good vibes with smart home designs to boost health and happiness. Mark also dishes on the importance of choosing materials that are kind to both us and the planet and how storytelling can really help

#99 | Brien Gearin | Ricochet Digital Marketing | Why Every Small Business Must Prioritize Google Business Profiles

Feb 02 2025 70 mins  
In this episode of The Curious Builder, host Mark Williams chats with Brien Gearin from Ricochet Digital Marketing about the essentials of modern digital marketing. They dive into critical strategies for optimizing Google Business Profiles, the importance of engaging email newsletters, and how AI can streamline your marketing game. If you're looking to level up your marketing tacti