Losers are Winners | The Construction Mistakes Brad Leavitt Won't Make Twice

Losers are Winners | The Construction Mistakes Brad Leavitt Won't Make Twice

September 2, 2026 · 27 min · Season 1

About this episode

Brad Leavitt shares insights on construction mistakes and the challenges of building a home while empathizing with clients.

Brad Leavitt is finishing his own house, past his original move-in date, and has never felt more empathy for his clients in his life. He and Mark cover the SOP gaps that keep showing up project after project, why ghosting in real estate is somehow legal and completely maddening, and what it actually costs when a spec home sits longer than expected. Also: scorpions versus mosquitoes, and Minnesota wins. 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/ RealWoodFloors Website: https://realwoodfloors.com/ Where to find the Guest…

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Host: Mark D. Williams

Guest: Brad Leavitt

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Pella, Olive and Vine Socials, RealWoodFloors

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Organizations: Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc.

Places: Minnesota

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