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The Good Builder Podcast

The Good Builder

This week in home building news! Catch up with Az and Pete and a colourful array of guests, to hear about who"s killing it, who"s innovating, and who"s getting into strife in the world of new home construction.

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18:23

The Daily Dose #118 | The Low Down On Land With Con...

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2025/08/27

Land. It’s the one topic that builders, developers, and suppliers can’t stop talking about, and for good reason. Right now, access to land is the single biggest bottleneck shaping Australia’s housing market.In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Az is joined by Con from OpenLot, Queensland Manager for one of the country’s most powerful land insights platforms. Together they unpack:Why Queensland is facing record levels of demand but chronic undersupply of developable land.How

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13:56

The Daily Dose #117 | Pausing the Code, AI to the...

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2025/08/26

In today’s episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Az breaks down four of the biggest stories shaking up Australia’s home building industry:The Albanese Government’s decision to pause National Construction Code changes until 2029 — relief or just kicking the can?Why government charges now make up nearly half the cost of a new home, and what that means for affordability.Can AI really unclog the 26,000-home backlog in housing approvals — or is it more hype than help?WA launches its own

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39:11

The Daily Dose #116 | Building Culture, Leadership...

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2025/08/25

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Az sits down with Conrad Gardner, a long-time leader at G.J. Gardner Homes and now driving growth across the United States. The two reflect on their shared history, the culture that shaped their careers, and the lessons Conrad has learned leading teams across Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S.From the power of conferences and community to why culture is the “immune system” of a business, Conrad shares insights on leadership, humility,

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6:31

The Daily Dose #115 | Three Platforms Every Builder...

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2025/08/24

In today’s episode of The Good Builder Podcast, we’re diving into three under-the-radar platforms that could make a real difference to your building business. From booking billboards on demand with Caassie, to tapping into real conversations on Reddit’s AusRenovation board, to reaching new buyers through Facebook Marketplace...these are practical, low-cost tools you can start using today.Whether you’re a builder, tradie, or supplier, you’ll walk away with ideas you can implement straight

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18:49

The Daily Dose #114 | Inside Goop Guys: The Aussie...

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2025/08/21

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Az sits down with Sarah, Franchise Operations Manager at Goop Guys, to unpack one of the smartest...and most sustainable....business models in the construction game.We dig into Sarah’s own journey from running a painting company to leading a fast-growing national franchise. You’ll hear how Goop Guys is helping builders across Australia protect surfaces during construction, reduce site damage costs, and tap into real sustainability.We also talk

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9:07

The Daily Dose #113 | Margins, Mentors and More...

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2025/08/20

In today’s episode of The Good Builder Podcast, we’re diving into what’s actually moving the needle for Aussie builders.We kick things off with a look at how smart builders are improving margins without hiring more staff — by bringing in support where it counts, from estimating to admin, thanks to services like Scale Up Smart.Then we head south to Victoria, where a new TAFE and Master Builders initiative could finally help fix the skills crisis. Plus, Queensland’s ‘Lay the Way’ bricklaying

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8:16

The Daily Dose #112 | Why Your Building Business Is a...

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2025/08/19

In this solo episode, Az flips the usual “business is war” narrative on its head and introduces a metaphor that builders, trades and suppliers will actually relate to, your business is a garden.Inspired by a recent email from Ali Mamujee (The Moat), Az unpacks the powerful mindset shift builders need right now:Why rushing the harvest leads to burnoutThe importance of pruning — in your business and in lifeHow to read the seasons of the construction marketWhat it means to protect your ‘soil’

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28:51

The Daily Dose #111 | Building Culture That Lasts:...

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2025/08/18

Too many businesses think culture is Friday beers or the occasional team day. In reality, it’s the daily standards, the way leaders show up, and how teams handle mistakes.In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Aaron sits down with Dan from 1000 Feet Deep to unpack what real team building looks like in construction and beyond. From the “hand, head and heart” approach to psychological safety, unity, and accountability, Dan breaks down the foundations of culture that actually

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13:35

The Daily Dose #110 | 5 Tech Ideas Builders Can Steal...

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2025/08/17

Most builders think tech means massive systems, big costs, and long rollouts. But the truth? A handful of simple tools can transform how you win work, manage clients, and stand out from the crowd.In this Daily Dose, Az shares 5 practical tech ideas you can implement this week:AI customer service agents to handle client FAQsLive chat that boosts website leads by up to 40% (LiveChat Monitoring)Lead magnets around first home buyer schemes and land releasesVirtual display homes that convert at

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27:19

The Daily Dose #109 | From $80K Mistake to 25-Year...

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2025/08/14

Most people would’ve quit after a product fail that cost them eighty grand.Kirstee and Shane doubled down.They went from mixing batches in their garage to running a national franchise with global distributors — all while building a business that works around life, not the other way around.My big takeaways:Stubborn wins – grit beats “perfect” every time.Lifestyle > hustle – their model gives franchisees flexibility and profit.Community counts – they don’t just make money; they put it back

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11:17

The Daily Dose #108 | 3 Cool Tools Builders Need to...

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2025/08/13

In today’s Daily Dose, we bring you three innovations shaking up the building industry.First, Surpley — the online marketplace helping builders and tradies turn surplus materials into cash instead of landfill.Second, the newest evolution of AI with ChatGPT-5, now faster, smarter, and able to work with plans, photos, and documents to save builders serious time.And third, Google VEO3 — a next-level video intelligence tool that can scan, search, and summarise hours of site footage in

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The Daily Dose #107 | From Goop to Gold: 25 Years of...

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2025/08/12

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, we’re serving up a triple-header that blends business grit, regional wins, and some exciting news from TGB HQ.First up, a sneak peek at this Friday’s episode with Kirstee from Goop Guys. What started as a humble cleaning business on the Sunshine Coast turned into a revolutionary product idea, and then a nightmare $80,000 product failure that could have ended it all. Instead, Kirstee and her husband Shane doubled down, fixed the formula, and built

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33:42

The Daily Dose #106 | The Go Company: How Two...

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2025/08/11

Jasmyn and Logan have each spent a decade on the tools as electricians, often as the only women on site. Out of those experiences came The Go Company...a business creating practical on-site solutions for female tradies, building community through monthly catch-ups, and partnering with charities like TIACS to support mental health.In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, we talk about their early careers, the challenges they faced, the spark that started The Go Company, and why male

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11:02

The Daily Dose #105 | From Racetracks to Real Estate:...

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2025/08/10

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, we explore three stories that prove our industry runs on relationships.Porsche Cup Race Day: How MyConstruct turned a day at the track into a masterclass in connection and gratitude.SkyRidge for Sale: The inside scoop on a once-in-a-generation Gold Coast development opportunity — and what it means for builders.The Silence After Handover: Why smart builders never disappear after the keys are handed over, and how to turn past clients into lifelong

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45:44

The Daily Dose #104 | Don’t Dabble, Go All In & The...

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2025/08/07

In this high-impact episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Aaron sits down with industry favourite Anthony Kirby from BuildMentor to tackle one of the most misunderstood challenges in building businesses today: sales.From in-house vs. contract sales teams to the power of pre-sales, AK shares frameworks, blueprints and punchy advice that every builder should hear — especially if you’re serious about growing, not just surviving.Expect real-world strategies on hiring, training, and knowing when

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23:40

The Daily Dose #103 | Culture, Content, and Sexy...

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2025/08/06

This week on The Good Builder Podcast, we sit down with Makayla (aka Mak), Marketing Manager at Lauxes Grates, one of the most forward-thinking suppliers in Australia’s building industry.Mac shares her journey from Reece showroom consultant to marketing lead at a business that’s not only growing fast, but doing it with heart, humour, and genuine connection.We dive into:How Lauxes rewards its distributors with unforgettable experiences (hello, ski trips to Japan)What it means to build real

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12:06

The Daily Dose #102 | Metricon Cyber Breach,...

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2025/08/05

In today’s episode of The Daily Dose by Az at The Good Builder, we unpack four major stories shaping the building industry right now. First, Metricon has confirmed a serious ransomware attack by the international group Qilin, with sensitive data stolen and threatened for release. We explain what this means for builders, how phishing remains the weak point, and why every business needs a cybersecurity action plan. (If you haven’t done an audit, now’s the time, we recommend Tecoda, who work

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22:30

The Daily Dose #101 | Building Trust from the Inside...

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2025/08/04

Az sits down with leadership coach Daniel Urquhart to unpack why trust matters more than ever in the building industry. From internal team culture to client relationships, they explore the habits of high-trust businesses, the danger of covering up mistakes, and why good leadership starts with “upstream thinking.” Builders who want to lead better and build stronger teams will get plenty from this conversation.#TheGoodBuilder #ConstructionLeadership #BuilderTrust #TeamCulture

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The Daily Dose #100 | Creating a New Industry: Duayne...

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2025/08/03

Duayne isn’t just building homes, he’s building a movement. In this powerful episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Duayne opens up about the personal struggles that reshaped his business, his mission to create healthier homes (not just buzzwords), and why he believes small builders are the key to fixing Australia’s housing crisis.We talk about the mould behind the plasterboard, the myth of Passive House, the toxic trap of volume building, and how Duayne’s Live Life Build community is

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31:31

The Daily #98 | Qualify or Die: Jared’s No-BS Tool...

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2025/07/31

Jared from Redkem Constructions isn’t just building quality homes, he’s fixing one of the building industry’s biggest pain points: quoting jobs that go nowhere.In this episode, Jared joins Az to unpack his journey from 15-year-old apprentice to business owner and tech founder, and how his platform Before You Build is helping builders and clients get real about budget before the plans even begin.They dive into:Why quoting without qualifying is killing builder productivityThe rise of healthy,

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