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The Curious Builder

Mark D. Williams

Booking Overview

This is a regional building-industry business interview show featuring Minnesota builders, designers, and other professionals discussing entrepreneurship, business decisions, projects, and industry challenges. Credible pitches include custom home builders, remodelers, interior designers, construction-business experts, and specialists in practical technology or client experience; booking difficulty is medium because guests are generally accessible industry practitioners but should have meaningful business or project experience.

Metrics

Episodes: 321

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 466 subscribers

Instagram: 7.8k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mark@mdwilliamshomes.com

ian@studioamericana.com

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Host

Mark D. Williams - Founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc., an award-winning Twin Cities custom home builder specializing in custom homes and remodeling projects.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Owners and leaders of custom home-building, remodeling, interior-design, and related businesses with substantial project experience, distinctive business stories, or practical expertise relevant to the building industry.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or grown a building or design business, Completed notable residential or design projects, Built recognized expertise in construction, remodeling, or interior design, Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, or innovation within the industry

Recent Guest Discussions

Nick Schiffer - Social Media, Business Growth, Conflict, Trust, Money, Ego, Family, And Major Business Decisions In Custom Home Building.

Melissa Oholendt - Reflecting On The Mysa Hus Project, Design Decisions, Project Costs, Luxury Finishes, And The Emotional Experience Of Completing A Major Home.

Brad Robinson - Artificial Intelligence, Automated Customer Relationship Management, Financial Reporting, Authentic Client Communication, Hospitality, And Wellness In Custom Home Building.

Billy Beson - Building A Design Business, Trust Over Trends, Mentorship, Sharing Expertise, Kindness, And Creative Entrepreneurship.

Recent Topics

Business, Entrepreneurship, Custom Homebuilding, Interior Design, Remodeling

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Curious Builder
:

#187 | Rob Stein | Author & Speaker | Rob Stein Cracked the Code to More Money, Time, & Mental Freedom

October 12, 2026

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 delegating decisions (not just tasks) changes everything, and why your morning routine can't save you from a poorly structured day. Because no amount of cold plunges can fix a business built on bad systems. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuil...

Losers are Winners | The Success Trap That Caught Aaron Hall

October 08, 2026

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 need to know when to put down the problem-solving hat and just listen. Plus, a little Mr. Miyagi wisdom, some dad-level relationship advice, and a reminder that sometimes the best legal strategy is calling your lawyer before everything catches fire...

#186 | Melissa Oholendt and Karl Adalbert | Mysa Hus | The Mistakes, Risks, & Big Ideas

October 05, 2026

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 pitching the original vision to watching the team turn that vision into something far bigger than a spec home. They talk creativity, wellness, craftsmanship, healthy tension, and why the relationships built along the way may be the best part of the wh...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Curious Builder
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How do I get in touch with The Curious Builder?

The Curious Builder is hosted by Mark D. Williams. Its publicly listed emails are mark@mdwilliamshomes.com and ian@studioamericana.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Curious Builder?

The publicly listed emails for The Curious Builder: mark@mdwilliamshomes.com and ian@studioamericana.com.

How many listeners does The Curious Builder have?

Podseeker estimates The Curious Builder reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Curious Builder?

The Curious Builder typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Owners and leaders of custom home-building, remodeling, interior-design, and related businesses with substantial project experience, distinctive business stories, or practical expertise relevant to the building industry. Common among recent guests: Founded or grown a building or design business; Completed notable residential or design projects; Built recognized expertise in construction, remodeling, or interior design. Recent guests include Nick Schiffer, Melissa Oholendt, and Brad Robinson.

How hard is it to get booked on The Curious Builder?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Curious Builder cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Custom Homebuilding, Interior Design, and Remodeling. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mark@mdwilliamshomes.com

ian@studioamericana.com

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