The Curious Builder

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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.

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#47 Meg Billings | Meg & Co Designer Homes | Lessons in Profitability Feb 05, 2024

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On this episode of the Curious Builder Podcast, guest Meg Billings talks about her unconventional path to becoming a builder. After hiring someone to build her own home who suddenly stopped work, Meg took over the project herself with no experience. She discusses how this led her to start her own construction company and shares strategies for improving business practices and profitability that she's learned through the years.

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#46 David Williams | David A Williams Construction | A Father and Son Talk Construction Jan 29, 2024

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On this episode of the Curious Builder Podcast, a father-son duo swap stories from decades in the business. Mark talks with his dad David about the dramatic shifts that have occurred in home construction since the early days of his career. From navigating high interest rates to adapting to new technologies, they discuss the challenges and changes builders have faced over 50 years.

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#45 Ville Kämäräinen | Puustelli Kitchens | Growing Sustainably Jan 22, 2024

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This episode covers the history and expansion of Puustelli, a Finnish cabinetry company operating in the US. Founded in Finland in the 1920s, Puustelli began installing cabinets in Minnesota in 2016 and has since grown their US presence through showroom openings, partnerships with builders. CEO Ville Kämäräinen discussed Puustelli's focus on sustainability through forest certification, low-VOC materials, and research to develop their industrial production process.

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Puustelli Kitchens

The host of the Curious Builder Posdast 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.

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#44 Maud & Brian Duggan | Union Place | Home Systems & Interior Design Jan 15, 2024

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Brian and Maud Duggan discuss running their interior design and home systems business Union Place in Excelsior, Minnesota for over 47 years. They talk about how they work together as a married couple to run the business and maintain client relationships. They also describe how they have expanded their services and grown their team over the decades to continue serving their community.

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Union Place

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#43 Arik Tendler | Cambria | The King of Quartz Jan 08, 2024

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Arik Tendler, chief sales officer of Cambria shares his journey from Israel to California, and how he came to work in the quartz industry. Arik discusses Cambria's focus on quality, innovative designs, and commitment to customers. He also shares how he utilizes his experience in sales to give insight on specific sales strategies and how Cambria continues to lead the industry in quartz countertops.

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Alpine Hardwood MN

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Arik Tendler

Cambria

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#42 Mike Gray & Greg Vose | Unfold Architecture | Effective Communication Jan 01, 2024

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Mike Gray and Greg Vose from Unfold Architecture join Mark to discuss their design process, how they work with builders and clients, and their approach to sustainability in custom home design. They discuss bringing the right team members in at different stages of a project and making sure all parties are communicating effectively throughout the design and construction process.

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Alpine Hardwood