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The Good Builder Podcast
This week in home building news! Catch up with Az 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.
Episodes
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The Daily Dose #122 | The Anatomy of a High-Converting Landing Page for Builders
In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Az breaks down the exact structure of a landing page that turns ad clicks into real enquiries. Most builders are…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #121 | The Ripple Effort, Resourcing & The Future Of Construction With ScaleUp Smart
In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Az is joined by Anisha and Nayan from Scale Up Smart to unpack some of the biggest challenges and opportunities…
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The Daily Dose #120 | Five-Week Builds, Apprentice Boosts, and the ‘Bedroom Tax’ Blow-Up
This week on The Good Builder Podcast, we’re breaking down the boldest moves in Aussie construction right now: WA’s five-week prefab homes – are they the…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #119 | From Footy Fields to Founding Yakka Solutions: Jack’s Journey in Building Trust
This episode of The Good Builder Podcast is a story about hard yakka in every sense. Jack from Yakka Solutions didn’t set out to be a recruiter. He started as…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #118 | The Low Down On Land With Con Sgouros From OpenLot.com.au
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…
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The Daily Dose #117 | Pausing the Code, AI to the Rescue, and the Real Cost of a New Home
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…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #116 | Building Culture, Leadership and Integrity with Conrad Gardner
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…
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The Daily Dose #115 | Three Platforms Every Builder Should Know This Week
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…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #114 | Inside Goop Guys: The Aussie Franchise Changing How Builders Protect Homes With Sarah
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…
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The Daily Dose #113 | Margins, Mentors and More Brickies: What’s Working for Builders Right Now
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…
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The Daily Dose #112 | Why Your Building Business Is a Garden, Not a Battlefield
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…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #111 | Building Culture That Lasts: Leadership, Unity and Accountability with Dan from 1000 Feet Deep
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…
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The Daily Dose #110 | 5 Tech Ideas Builders Can Steal Tomorrow
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…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #109 | From $80K Mistake to 25-Year Success: Kirstee Tells Goop Guys Story
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…
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The Daily Dose #108 | 3 Cool Tools Builders Need to Know: Surpley, ChatGPT-5 & Google’s VEO3
In today’s Daily Dose, we bring you three innovations shaking up the building industry. First, Surpley — the online marketplace helping builders and tradies…
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The Daily Dose #107 | From Goop to Gold: 25 Years of Grit, a $1M Housing Boost & Big TGB News
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…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #106 | The Go Company: How Two Sparkies are Rewiring the Culture of Construction
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…
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The Daily Dose #105 | From Racetracks to Real Estate: Porsche Cup, SkyRidge Sale & The Handover Advantage
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…
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The Daily Dose #104 | Don’t Dabble, Go All In & The Pre-Sales Blueprint Every Builder Needs
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…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #103 | Culture, Content, and Sexy Grates: How Lauxes Grates Is Redefining Supplier Relationships
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…
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The Daily Dose #102 | Metricon Cyber Breach, Lightning McQueen Hits the Track, and the Land Growth Shift Builders Need to Watch
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…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #101 | Building Trust from the Inside Out: Leadership Lessons for Builders From Dan Urqhart
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…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #100 | Creating a New Industry: Duayne Pearce on Healthy Homes, Builder Burnout, and Building Community
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…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily #98 | Qualify or Die: Jared’s No-BS Tool That’s Changing the Game for Builders
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…
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The Daily Dose #99 | 3 Big Land Moves Builders Should Be Watching: Jacka, Mount Peter, Lismore
In today’s Daily Dose, Az breaks down three major land plays that could reshape housing across Australia: Jacka (ACT): Canberra’s second all-electric suburb…
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The Daily Dose #97 | Why Being Flat Out Isn’t the Same as Moving Forward....Plus, the Grate Branding Lesson Every Builder Needs
In today’s episode of The Daily Dose by The Good Builder, we dive deep into two conversations every builder needs to hear: First up, business mentor and…
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The Daily Dose #96 | Why Developer Deals & NZ Compliance Shifts Matter More Than You Think
In today’s Daily Dose from The Good Builder, we dive into two game-changing topics: why smart builder–developer partnerships could be your biggest growth lever…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #95 | Leadership, Innovation and Mental Health: Brendan’s Blueprint for Success at Lauxes Grates With Brendon
In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, host Az sits down with Brendon, General Manager at Lauxes Grates, to unpack what it takes to build high-performing…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #94 | How BuiltGrid is Changing the Game for Builders: Efficiency, Tech & Smarter Connections
In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Az sits down with Toby from BuiltGrid – a platform that’s making life easier for builders and suppliers by cutting…
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The Daily Dose #93 | Queensland’s $300M Housing Push, Multi-Gen Living Boom & Unlocking Greenfield Growth
In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, we unpack three big stories shaping Australia’s home building industry: Queensland’s $300 Million Activation Fund…
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The Daily Dose #91 | Building Better Cultures: Kim Allen on Inclusion, Leadership, and the Future of Construction
What does it really take to create a culture where everyone thrives in construction? In this episode, Az sits down with industry leader and advocate Kim Allen…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #91 | Stop Being Busy: How Builders Can Focus on What Really Moves the Needle With Dan Urquhart From 1000 Feet Deep
Most builders confuse busyness with progress—but is your time really moving the needle? In this episode, Az sits down with leadership coach Dan Urquhart to…
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The Daily Dose #90 | Beyond the Build: Celebrating Heart and Community in Construction
In this special episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Az takes a break from design trends and industry news to shine a light on the heart of our sector — the…
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The Daily Dose #89 | $1 Home Designs, an Island for Sale, and Pay For Marketing Only If It Works!
In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, we tackle three stories that are stirring up conversations across Australia’s building industry. First up: NSW has…
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The Daily Dose #88 | The Client Experience Blueprint Every Builder Needs (And How to Use It)
In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, we unpack why client experience is one of the biggest drivers of reputation and referrals in the building game. Az…
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The Daily Dose #87 | Three Big Wins for Builders This Week: Slabs, $15K House Revivals & Golf for a Cause
This week on The Good Builder Podcast, we’re talking about three standout moments shaping our industry right now: RISE Construction’s 100th Bi-Ax Slab – why…
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The Daily Dose #86 | The $64 Billion Bin: What the Construction Waste Report Means for Builders
The average new home in Australia wastes over $19,000 in building materials. And over the next five years, the industry could dump up to $64 billion worth of…
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The Daily Dose #85 | Why You’re Not Making Money — Even When You’re Flat Out
You’ve got jobs lined up, phones ringing off the hook, trades booked — but the bank account says otherwise. What’s going on? In this episode, Az breaks down…
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The Daily Dose #84 | EXCLUSIVE Podcast Drop: How to Legally Spy on Your Competitors’ Ads (And Build Smarter Than Them)
What if you could see exactly what other builders and suppliers are advertising — right now — on Facebook and Instagram? In this episode, Az shows you how to…
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The Daily Dose #83 | $3.5 Trillion Is Coming: Are You Ready to Build for the Boom?
There’s $3.5 trillion about to hit the Australian economy — and no, that’s not a typo. Over the next two decades, baby boomers will pass down a record-breaking…
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The Daily Dose #82 | Brisbane’s Boiling Over + The Rate Cut That Didn’t Happen
Two big swings hit the building industry this week, and not in a good way. The RBA held its nerve and didn’t cut interest rates, while Brisbane officially…
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The Daily Dose #81 | The 5-Minute Content Hack Every Builder Needs to Know
If you’re a builder, tradie, or construction marketer who’s flat out managing jobs, teams and clients — this episode is your new secret weapon. In this solo…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #80 | Passion, Resilience, and Real Talk: Kim Allen on Leadership, Balance and Building Better
In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, we sit down with Kim Allen — one of the most passionate and inspiring figures in the construction game. From…
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The Daily Dose #79 | Are Suppliers Fuelling A Race To The Bottom? Should We Be Training Like The Aussie Olympic Team & What's Happening In The World Of Home Building & TGB
In this episode of the Good Builder podcast, Az discusses various pressing topics in the construction industry, including the impact of suppliers on quality…
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The Daily Dose #78 | From The Vault | Aaron Morris On Building A Better Industry
In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, we sit down with Aaron Morris, Group Sales Manager at Stoddart and a legend in the Australian construction…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #77 | The Kenny Sessions | The QBCC, Trade Certification & What To Look For In Trade Partners
In this episode of The Daily Dose, we sit down with Kenny for an honest chat about one of the most critical – yet often misunderstood – parts of running a…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #76 | ScaleUp Smart: How Builders Can Grow Without Burning Out
In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, we sit down with Nayan and Anisha from ScaleUp Smart, a company built by builders, for builders. They unpack why…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #75 | Stop Flying Blind: Why Builders Need to Get Their Back End Right with Dylan from BizPrac
Cash flow stress? Variations gone missing? Sleepless nights wondering where your profit went? This episode of The Good Builder Podcast gets real about one of…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #74 | Every Day is Game Day With Dan Urquhart
In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, we welcome back Dan Urquhart from 1000 Feet Deep for a powerful conversation about what it takes to build…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #73 | Stay in Your Lane...How Niching Down Built a Better Business with Alan Brannick
In this episode of The Good Builder, we catch up with one of our earliest supporters — and a true example of what it means to grow with grit — Alan Brannick…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #72 | From Builder to Better: Hamish and Matt on Lessons, Losses, and Lifting Others Up
In this powerful episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Az catches up with two blokes who bring more than just banter to the table: Matt (a familiar face to our…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #71 | DEFECTS, DEFLECTIONS & THE BIG KRANSKY
In this episode, Az sits down with Kenny — better known as The Big Kransky — for a no-filter convo on one of the industry’s least favourite topics: building…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #70 | Leave a Mark: Jaiden’s Take on Legacy, Loyalty and Better Builds
Jaiden from Stiebel Eltron isn’t your average supplier rep. From starting on the floor at Bunnings to repping one of Australia’s leading heat pump brands…
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The Daily Dose #69 | Brand, Burnout & Buyer’s Agents: 5 Big Builder Insights This Week
In today’s episode of TGB On The Daily, Az breaks down five big stories every builder should know — with sharp insights and no fluff. We’re diving into: Why…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #68 | New Level, New Devil...How Sam from Samadhi Builds is Scaling & Building Smarter
In today’s episode of The Good Builder, we sit down with Sam from Samadhi Builds — one of Brisbane’s most exciting boutique builders. Known for their stunning…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #67 | The Year Was 2015: How the ‘Most Trusted’ Campaign Changed the Game With Brent Nolan
In today’s Daily Dose, we rewind to 2015 and unpack one of the most influential brand campaigns in Aussie building history — “Most Trusted.” Brent Nolan…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #66 | From Nailbags to Leadership: How Matt Sim is Building a Legacy on Trust and Timber
In this Daily Dose from The Good Builder, we sit down with Matt Sim of MS Constructions — a true craftsman turned business leader based on the VIC/NSW border…
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The Daily Dose #65 | From Luxury Cladding to Boutique Booms: Kenny on the Rise of the New Aussie Dream Home
In this energised and insightful Kenny Session, we dive into the shifting trends shaping Australia’s home building scene — from early morning coffee runs to…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #64 | Know Your Numbers, Save Your Business: The Margin Mistake Too Many Builders Make
Too many builders are going to the wall — not because they can’t sell, but because they don’t know their numbers. In this eye-opening episode of The Good…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #63 | Leading from the Front: Kim Allen on Apprenticeships, Industry Challenges & Her New Role as AWCI Chair
In today’s Daily Dose, we sit down with Kim Allen — newly appointed Chairperson of the AWCI — to unpack her latest achievement, her passion for building the…