The Curious Builder Podcast

A podcast for building pros by a building pro. 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. Mark D. Williams, Your Curious Host Mark Williams is the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, a high-end residential builder in the Twin Cities creating dream homes through thoughtful remodeling transformations and ground-up custom builds. With nearly two decades of home-building experience and continual learning and growth—and fueled by Mark’s endless curiosity and ability to adapt—Mark D. Williams Custom Homes has established itself as an award-winning builder and was named Minnesota Builder of the Year in 2021, an incredible honor considering the high quality of builders in this market. Mark credits this success to his collaborative approach with trade partners and homeowners, and his nonstop quest to be a fun, trustworthy, highly-skilled, and creative partner in the process. He surrounds himself with dedicated craftspeople who share his company’s mission to bring homeowners joy while helping them create their dream lifestyle.