In this episode of The Curious Builder Podcast - Losers Are Winners, Alyssa Abbott of Olive and Vine Socials joins Mark to talk through the real challenges of building a business you love while raising kids. We talk about everything from from hiring mistakes to breakthrough systems and finally building a team that works. Alyssa shares how loosing her "unicorn" VA was the best (and most stressful) thing that happened this year and why structure and trust matter more than sparkle. It's the open and honest pep talk every entrepreneur needs. Enjoy! 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/ Adaptive Website: https://referrals.adaptive.build/u8Gkiaev Sauna Camp Website: https://www.saunacamps.com/ Where to find the Guest: Website: www.oliveandvinesocials.com Instagram: @oliveandvinesocials 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

In this episode of The Curious Builder Podcast - Losers Are Winners, Alyssa Abbott of Olive and Vine Socials joins Mark to talk through the real challenges of building a business you love while raising kids. We talk about everything from from hiring mistakes to breakthrough systems and finally building a team that works. Alyssa shares how loosing her "unicorn" VA was the best (and most stressful) thing that happened this year and why structure and trust matter more than sparkle. It's the open and honest pep talk every entrepreneur needs. Enjoy! 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/ Adaptive Website: https://referrals.adaptive.build/u8Gkiaev Sauna Camp Website: https://www.saunacamps.com/ Where to find the Guest: Website: www.oliveandvinesocials.com Instagram: @oliveandvinesocials 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

In this episode of The Curious Builder Podcast - Losers Are Winners, Alyssa Abbott of Olive and Vine Socials joins Mark to talk through the real challenges of building a business you love while raising kids. We talk about everything from from hiring mistakes to breakthrough systems and finally building a team that works. Alyssa shares how loosing her "unicorn" VA was the best (and most stressful) thing that happened this year and why structure and trust matter more than sparkle. It's the open and honest pep talk every entrepreneur needs. Enjoy! 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/ Adaptive Website: https://referrals.adaptive.build/u8Gkiaev Sauna Camp Website: https://www.saunacamps.com/ Where to find the Guest: Website: www.oliveandvinesocials.com Instagram: @oliveandvinesocials 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

Losers are Winners | Losing the Unicorn: What I Learned When My VA Quit

Interview with Chase Hicks of Concrete Science

Interview with Chase Hicks of Concrete Science

Chase Hicks of Concrete Science

In this podcast episode, Eric shares his unique story of how he met, as well as his journey from studying Oceanography to starting his own landscape design business. He revisits the design foresight of a city that prioritizes tree planting for future generations to enjoy. Eric also emphasizes the value of knocking on doors, stuffing mailboxes, and showcasing his work at Home and Garden Shows to attract prospective clients and highlight the value that NRD can bring to enhance their home enjoyment. Beyond his immense skills and great communication, Eric's real value lies in his commitment to providing a quality experience and honest care for his clients, trade partners, and employees.

In this podcast episode, Eric shares his unique story of how he met, as well as his journey from studying Oceanography to starting his own landscape design business. He revisits the design foresight of a city that prioritizes tree planting for future generations to enjoy. Eric also emphasizes the value of knocking on doors, stuffing mailboxes, and showcasing his work at Home and Garden Shows to attract prospective clients and highlight the value that NRD can bring to enhance their home enjoyment. Beyond his immense skills and great communication, Eric's real value lies in his commitment to providing a quality experience and honest care for his clients, trade partners, and employees.

Eric Robertson of NRD Landscape design build puts his heart, humor and and skill into transforming your landscape. From Oceanography to your back yard, come for the skill, stay for the story.

Steve Yoch of Felhaber Larson expounds upon construction law and the intricacies of starting a business while protecting yourself while running a business with partners. A self described "Dirt Lawyer", Steve shares his depth on scenarios that business owners face while diving deep on specifics in construcion. Regardless of what business you own, these examples are very helpful in understanding how to navigate difficult situations with "Crazed Homeowners" and trade partnerships that go astray. A life-long pursuer of education and researcher, Steve has authored 2 books on our US History ("Becoming George Washington" and "Becoming Benedict Arnold") which is a passion he shares while explaining his writing process.

Steve Yoch of Felhaber Larson expounds upon construction law and the intricacies of starting a business while protecting yourself while running a business with partners. A self described "Dirt Lawyer", Steve shares his depth on scenarios that business owners face while diving deep on specifics in construcion. Regardless of what business you own, these examples are very helpful in understanding how to navigate difficult situations with "Crazed Homeowners" and trade partnerships that go astray. A life-long pursuer of education and researcher, Steve has authored 2 books on our US History ("Becoming George Washington" and "Becoming Benedict Arnold") which is a passion he shares while explaining his writing process.

The Dirt Lawyer: Perspectives on starting a construction company, protecting your assets, dealing with "Crazed Homeowners," creating boundaries, and writing books

Sarah shares her incredible family-centric story from salvaging scrap yard metals as a 1st grader to combating the "chainsaw cowboys" with her expertise in sourcing the best barn wood in the Midwest. Sarah celebrates American history by salvaging our barn birthrights to provide them for modern homes. Manomin has put their barn wood everywhere from Punch Pizza and Caribou Coffee to Ralph Lauren in NYC to the modern homes near you. Sarah's depth of character is matched by her knowledge and commitment to creating a great brand and lasting business.

Sarah shares her incredible family-centric story from salvaging scrap yard metals as a 1st grader to combating the "chainsaw cowboys" with her expertise in sourcing the best barn wood in the Midwest. Sarah celebrates American history by salvaging our barn birthrights to provide them for modern homes. Manomin has put their barn wood everywhere from Punch Pizza and Caribou Coffee to Ralph Lauren in NYC to the modern homes near you. Sarah's depth of character is matched by her knowledge and commitment to creating a great brand and lasting business.

Sarah Londerville:  Reclaiming American history one Barnwood beam at a time. From scrap-yard metal scrounger to fighting chain-saw cowboys, Sarah's tales will make you believe in the American spirit of entrepreneurship!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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