The Curious Builder

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Bonus: Highlights from the interview with David Zweber Jan 08, 2023

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Episode 4.5

David Charlez Design: Behind the scenes of starting a design firm and the nuances of different architecture design paths Jan 02, 2023

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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.

Bonus: Highlights from the interview with Bridget Chirigos Dec 26, 2022

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Episode 3.5

Bonus: Highlights from the interview with Katie and Jesse of JKath Design Build + Reinvent Dec 26, 2022

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Episode 2.5

Bonus: Highlights from the interview with Ed Engelbrecht and Peter Martin of Pella Windows and Doors Dec 26, 2022

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The Curious Builder Episode 1.5

Chirigos Designs: Take a trip from NYC-Austin-MSP and learn how to re-invent yourself with Bridget Chirigos Dec 15, 2022

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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 to let them shine!

J/Kath Design Build + Reinvent: Owning a cabinet shop within their remodel platform. Launching E-commerce vanity lines and more with Jesse and Katie Kath Dec 15, 2022

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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.

Pella Northland: Two paths to ownership and business tips from owner Ed Engelbrecht and Peter Martin Dec 15, 2022

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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.

Episode Zero Dec 05, 2022

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

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