The Curious Builder

Episode 14.5 features highlights from the interview with Mercedes Austin, Founder and CEO of Mercury Mosaics.

Mercedes Austin takes us through her intentional crafting of tile by hand in a "tile bakery" located in Northeast Minneapolis. Mercury Mosaic's tile tells a story, sharing the artistry of the hand crafted approach to a community-based industry and what sets her tile apart. Starting off with mosaic art with tile led down a path of creating unique one-of-a-kind tile that delights those who see it. P...

Episode 13.5 features highlights from the interview with Chase Hicks of Concrete Science

Interview with Chase Hicks of Concrete Science

Episode 12.5 features highlights from the interview with Eric Robertson of NRD Landscape Design + Build

In this podcast episode, Eric shares his unique story of how he met, as well as his journey from studying Oceanography to starting his own landscape design business. He revisits the design foresight of a city that prioritizes tree planting for future generations to enjoy. Eric also emphasizes the value of knocking on doors, stuffing mailboxes, and showcasing his work at Home and Garden Shows to at...

Episode 11.5 features highlights from the interview with Steve Yoch of Felhaber Larson

Steve Yoch of Felhaber Larson expounds upon construction law and the intricacies of starting a business while protecting yourself while running a business with partners. A self described "Dirt Lawyer", Steve shares his depth on scenarios that business owners face while diving deep on specifics in construcion. Regardless of what business you own, these examples are very helpful in understanding how...

Episode 10.5 features highlights from the interview with Sarah Londerville of Manomin Resawn Timber

Sarah shares her incredible family-centric story from salvaging scrap yard metals as a 1st grader to combating the "chainsaw cowboys" with her expertise in sourcing the best barn wood in the Midwest. Sarah celebrates American history by salvaging our barn birthrights to provide them for modern homes. Manomin has put their barn wood everywhere from Punch Pizza and Caribou Coffee to Ralph Lauren in...

Episode 9.5 features highlights from the interview with Anthony Jancila of Alpine Hardwood

Episode 8.5 features highlights from the interview with Kate Regan of The Sitting Room.

Episode 7.5 features highlights from the interview with Morgan Molitor, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Construction2Style

Episode 6.5 highlights the conversation with Mark Scherer, COO of Scherer Bros. Lumber Co.

Mark shares his experiences in operating a 3rd generation family-owned business that has prioritized its people while promoting the culture and values that ensure its long-term success. We discuss navigating the past 2 recessions and how they are different while observing that relationships are the key element.

Episode 5.5 highlights the conversation with Brad Leavitt of AFT Construction, the Contractor Coalition Summit, and the AFT Construction Podcast. 

On episode 5 with Brad Leavitt we discussed building a team and targeting your ideal client while also watching out for red flags. Brad shares his insights on starting his own podcast as well as his recent creation of the Contractor Coalition Summit. The CCS is a unique one-of-a-kind education 3-day deep dive into building knowledge from a business point of view, where everything this is shared wi...

Episode 4.5

Expanding on the nuances of architecture paths: Architects, Designers, Draftsman and more. David details the differences between the disciplines in drawing/design a home. We also dive into the explosion of the "Mountain Modern" style that was behind the rapid rise of David's success and the expansion to design out of state.

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