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The Curious Builder

The Curious Builder

By: Mark Williams
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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.2023 Career Success Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Q & A | From Scroll to Sale: Building a Smarter Funnel
    Jul 3 2025

    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 sales funnel—from awareness to action—and how blogging, Pinterest, and email marketing each play a role. Plus: the hourglass sales strategy you didn’t know you needed.

    Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop

    See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events

    The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you’re looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life.

    Sponsors for the Episode:

    Olive and Vine Socials: https://oliveandvinesocials.com/

    Where to find the Host:

    Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/

    Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/

    Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc

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    25 mins
  • #120 | Billy Beson | Billy Beson Company | Authentic Design, Family, and Setting Boundaries
    Jun 30 2025

    In this episode of The Curious Builder, host Mark Williams sits down with legendary Minneapolis interior designer Billy Beson for a heartfelt and lighthearted conversation. They explore Billy's journey in design, the importance of setting boundaries for work-life balance, the value of mentorship and genuine relationships, and the impact of building with heart rather than just for scale. With touching stories, laughs, and some honest takes on today’s design trends, this episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the people side of building beautiful homes.

    Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop

    See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events

    The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you’re looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life.

    Sponsors for the Episode:

    Pella

    Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/

    Olive and Vine Socials

    Website: https://oliveandvinesocials.com/

    Adaptive

    Website: https://www.adaptive.build

    Where to find the Guest:

    Website: http://billybesonco.com/

    Where to find the Host:

    Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/

    Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/

    Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Q & A | Part 2: Profits, Purpose & Positive Tornadoes: A Q&A with Mark
    Jun 26 2025

    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 can set the stage for big growth. Plus, he explores how overachievers thrive, why goals matter, and what business builders can learn from training for a race.

    Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop

    See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events

    The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you’re looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life.

    Sponsors for the Episode:

    Olive and Vine Socials: https://oliveandvinesocials.com/

    Lake Society Magazine: https://www.lakesocietymagazine.com/

    Where to find the Host:

    Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/

    Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/

    Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc

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    21 mins
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