DiscoverThe Curious Builder#138 | Alex Little | Little Financial | From Broke to Booked: Builder Finance Hacks
#138 | Alex Little | Little Financial | From Broke to Booked: Builder Finance Hacks

#138 | Alex Little | Little Financial | From Broke to Booked: Builder Finance Hacks

Update: 2025-11-03
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What does a recovering accountant, a fractional CFO, and a former would-be pararescue jumper have in common? It's all Alex Little of Little Financial. In this episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, Mark and Alex dive into the silent profit killers hiding in your business, what the heck a 2% leak is, and why cash in the bank doesn't always mean profit. Alex drops gold on everything from project KPIs to better billing habits and why you can't delegate your wealth. If you're making money but feel broke—this one's for you.

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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.

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: https://www.little-financial.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562216836302
Little Financial's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/little-financial-services
Alex Little's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamalexlittle/

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

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#138 | Alex Little | Little Financial | From Broke to Booked: Builder Finance Hacks

#138 | Alex Little | Little Financial | From Broke to Booked: Builder Finance Hacks