The Curious Builder

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.

Episode 3.5

Episode 2.5

The Curious Builder Episode 1.5

Take a colorful journey from the streets of fashion to the spurs of Texas and ending up in the land of 10,000 lakes! We explore the different design, architecture and builder point of contact paths around the country from a client's point of view. We discuss the talent of the Minnesota craftsman and the quality work that is produced here. Also discussed is empowering employees and trade partners t...

Details  on owning and operating a custom cabinet shop and how it was almost shut down and sold for part before its stunning turn around. Now launching into a new E-commerace pre-made vanity line which is just picking up into 2nd gear. We dive into the influence of social media and how to vet all the leads that come in so both parties are a good fit for each other. 

Two ownerships different paths to owning Pella Northland together. Ed cut his teeth at Pella corporate and Peter was with the Twins and Cambria growing both brands before wanting to own and operate one. We focus on culture and the important of a balanced life and flexibility in management. Learning about how hiring and keeping good people is essential to the growth and glow of a company.

Host Mark Williams takes a moment to lay out his plan for The Curious Builder podcast.