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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.
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The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #62 | Building for the Future — A Conversation with Jamie from Stiebel Eltron
In today’s Daily Dose from The Good Builder Podcast, we sit down with Jamie from Stiebel Eltron — a true innovator in sustainable home technologies and a…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #61 | The Story of Jake Green & Maaken
Jake Green the GM of Maaken sat down with Az to talk his history, the Maaken story, how they help builders in quite a phenemonal way and a few war stories from…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #60 | We Talk Rules of Engagement: The Secret to Keeping Clients Happy With Rik Rushton
In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, we sit down with renowned communication coach Rik Rushton at the Level Up Experience to talk about one of the…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #58 | Is It Craig Good? Building Wisdom from The Godfather Craig Stuart
From cabinetry to code, few have walked the decades of building with as much craftsmanship, insight, and humility as Craig Stuart. Affectionately known as “The…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #57 | The Making of a Good Builder with Jayden Martello
In this episode, we sit down with one of the most switched-on young builders we’ve come across — Jayden Martello, founder of JMar Building Co. At just 28…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #56 | Building Shirts. Saving Lives with Ed Ross of TradeMutt and TIACS
Building Shirts. Saving Lives with Ed Ross of TradeMutt and TIACS Ed Ross didn’t set out to create a mental health movement—he just wanted to start a…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #55 | Keeping The Hammer Swinging With Carpentry Australia | Nathan & Hannah
Keeping the Hammer Swinging Longer – with Carpentry Australia In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, we sit down with Nathan Quinn and Hannah Keirl from…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #54 | A Conversation With Kim Allen
She’s a powerhouse of a CEO, a role model on and off-site, and a force for change across the construction industry. In this follow-up episode, The Good Builder…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #54 | Let's Talk Leadership & Culture With Legend Dan Urquhart From 1000 Feet Deep
Structurally Sound or Momentarily Stable? A Deep Dive into Leadership, Team & Culture with Dan Urquhart Now live on The Good Builder. Most business owners…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #52 | Special Guest Matt Grieve from Frameology
The Good Builder Podcast: From Footy to Frameology — Matt Grieve on Building, Origin, and Earning Trust In this special State of Origin week episode, we sit…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #51 | Kenny's Back & We Talk Truck Setups, Dream Cars and Home Projects
We've got another great episode with TGB regular and favourite, Kenny from MyCladders talking everything from truck setups, dream cars and also the sacrifice…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #50 | How to Stay Aligned and Actually Get Sh*t Done (with AK)
In this episode, AK is back — and he’s dropping one of the most practical frameworks we’ve ever shared on the pod. If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #49 | The Kenny Sessions
Today we catch back up with a TGB Community favourite, Kenny from MyCladders. We talk all things doing the job right, traps for roofers and as always, have a…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #48 | From Builder to Breakthrough: Dan’s Journey 1000 Feet Deep
What happens when you build success from the ground up… and still feel like something’s missing? In today’s episode, we sit down with Dan from 1000 Feet Deep —…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #47 | Marketing Special featuring Paul Smith | Viva Digital
Today we're talking with Paul Smith, one of the experts of the digital marketing realm and all round honest guy. He's helped some of Australia's biggest…
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The Daily Dose #46 | Az Goes On A Rant, Lessons From Murphy Group, We Chat The TRS Test from BuildMentor, Plus Some Very Exciting Updates
In today’s episode of The Good Builder, we’re bringing the goods from every corner of the industry: 💰 Cashflow is King We unpack the wisdom from Murphy Group…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #45 | A Chat With Former Rugby Professional & Good Builder Stephan Van Der Walt
From professional rugby fields to the building sites of one of the hardest regions to build in, Stephan Van der Walt knows a thing or two about resilience…
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The Daily Dose #44 | The Claddiator Pays Az A Visit: Kenny from MyCladders Joins TGB
Today on The Good Builder, we’re joined by Kenny from MyCladders for a candid conversation — a bloke I’ve been following for a long time, now a good mate, and…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #43 | The Sydney Build Expo No B.S. Panel Edition Feat. Kyle Zanetto, April Williams & Greg McGee
🎙 No B.S. – What Makes a Good Builder? Live from Sydney Build Expo We hit the stage at Sydney Build Expo with a panel that cuts through the fluff and dives…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #42 | Selling with Purpose: A Candid Chat with Anthony Kirby from BuildMentor
In today’s episode, we sit down with Anthony Kirby — one of Australia’s most respected sales mentors and the man who helped steer Stroud Homes to become the…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #41 | Special Guest Toby Loft From BuiltGrid | Fixing the Industry’s Bottlenecks with BuiltGrid
In this episode, we sit down with Toby Loft—co-founder of BuiltGrid—to talk about the elephant in the room: inefficiency in construction. Toby shares his…
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The Daily Dose #40 | Special Edition | Who's Birthday Is It? We've Got Some Prime Land On The Radar & A U.S. Heavyweight Hits Oz
Today on The Daily Dose, we unpack a major shake-up in the digital real estate game as U.S. heavyweight CoStar officially acquires Domain—what does this mean…
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The Daily Dose #39 | A Very Special Call To Arms, Lessons From Duayne's Level Up Pod, Melbourne We're Coming In Hot & The Sydney Recap
🎙 The Daily Dose | A Very Special Call To Arms, Lessons From Duayne’s Level Up Pod, Melbourne We’re Coming In Hot & The Sydney Recap Today’s episode is a…
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The Daily Dose #38 | A Very Special Guest, The $2.7B Bank of Mum & Dad, Fire Ants Invade A Sunshine Coast Development & More!
It’s a special one today...Az is joined by none other than his better half, Renae! Fresh off a big long weekend, they’re diving into the stories mainstream…
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The Daily Dose #37 | Stamp Duty Gone, Az Is Heading On A Plane & Does The FHB Grant Need Further Reform For The Missed Middle
Big news today with stamp duty officially abolished for first home buyers – but is it truly a win for everyone? In today’s episode, we dig into what this…
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The Daily Dose #36 | Are Supply Chains Tightening? Land Crisis and Union Gripes
On the pod today, Pete and Az unpack a massive week for the Queensland building game. Pete attended the UDIA Summit and drops some truth bombs about the land…
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The Daily Dose #35 | Fast-Tracked Tradies, Big May Events & the Be Ready App
On the pod today, Pete and Az are cracking into May with a big one. They cover the new $78 million fast-track program to get experienced but unqualified…
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The Daily Dose #34 | 3 Must-Use Tools for Builders + A Toowoomba Legend
On the pod today, Pete and Az get stuck into a big Wednesday session — kicking off with three marketing tools every builder should have in their back pocket…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #33 | Kim Allen - From the Missus to CEO, A No BS Journey
On the pod today, Az and his wife Renae sit down for a chat with the absolute powerhouse that is Kim Allen. Kim’s story is one of grit, guts, and growth. From…
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The Daily Dose #32 | Cashing In on the Kiwi Boom & A Few Sneaky Tips
On the pod today, Pete and Az dive into a sneaky good tip for builders: how to tap into the surge of Kiwis moving to Australia and buying homes. Pete breaks…
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The Daily Dose #31 | Simple Wins, More Sales, Better Displays
On the pod today, Pete and Az dive into one of the most overlooked parts of home building — display homes. Are you just opening the door and hoping for the…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #30 | Tom Egan Founder of Avia Homes on the Journey to Becoming The Fastest growing Builder In Australia
On the pod today, we chat with Tom Egan — founder of Avia Homes — about what it really took to build a $100 million construction business in just three years……
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The Daily Dose #29 | Boomers, Dirt Math & What Not to Dig
On the pod today, Pete and Az get stuck into a short week full of big talking points.From the rise of cashed-up boomers building new homes (and where to find…
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The Daily Does #28 | Life’s Short, Build Something That Matters
On the pod today, Pete and Az get real. From a shocking carjacking close to home to a powerful reminder to live life like it matters, this one hits deeper than…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #27 | Jaymee Tresize - National Sales Manager (Home Builders) at Stiebel Eltron
On the pod today, Pete and Az sit down with Jaymee Tresize, National Sales Manager (Home Builders) at Stiebel Eltron. This one’s all about relationships, real…
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The Daily Dose #26 | Are Builders the Next Big Influencers?
Welcome back after your Easter long weekend! On the pod today, Pete and Az dive into the big one, are builders becoming the next wave of influencers? They talk…
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The Daily Dose #25 | Builders, Banter and Big Moves at HIA
On the pod today, Pete and Az fire up the mics on Easter Monday — while most of the country’s still in holiday mode — to unpack a big week in the world of…
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The Daily Dose #24 | Good Friday Edition
A word of warning from Pete, a word on culture from Az...this episode is jam packed for your Easter Long Weekend! Please subscribe to The Good Builder Pod for…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #23 | Greg McGee Tells It Straight - TBG Interview Series
On the pod today, Pete and Az sit down with Greg McGee, GM of Ryse Constructions. Greg is a top bloke who’s seen it all and was happy to share some of his…
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The Daily Dose #22 | Time in the Boat, Trust on the Tools
In this episode of The Good Builder Daily Dose, Pete and Az get stuck into a few hard truths. From a conversation with Brendan Bathersby about the idea of…
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The Daily Dose #21 | Clean Sites, Big Builds, and Better Business
This one’s got it all, from messy job sites and million-dollar hemp homes to what really makes a builder's brand stick. Pete’s fresh off a guest appearance on…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #20 | Aletha & Slade Walters Share Their Story Building Stroud Homes Wide Bay
From farm life and carpentry to running one of Queensland’s busiest home building companies - meet Aletha and Slade Walters, the powerhouse duo behind Stroud…
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The Daily Dose #19 | First Home Buyers, Big Promises & Builders on Alert
Pete and Az cut through the political spin to break down what the latest housing policies actually mean for builders on the ground. Pete dives into the…
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The Daily Dose #18 | Respect, Land Leads & Launching Events
Az and Pete are back with a Monday dose of energy, good banter, and practical takeaways for builders. They kick things off with a wrap of the weekend, before…
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The Daily Dose #17 | AI Tools, Post Build Maintenance & Talking Tariffs
It’s Friday on The Good Builder and the boys are back covering everything from AI tools you should actually try, to how one builder’s maintenance mindset is…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #16 | Aaron Morris on Building a Better Industry
In this episode of The Good Builder, we sit down with Aaron Morris, Group Sales Manager at Stoddart and a legend in the Australian construction industry. Aaron…
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The Daily Dose #15 | Housing Summit Wrap, Land Releases, Builder Booms, Client Education & Site Toilets
On today’s episode of The Good Builder Daily Dose, we cover a stack of hot topics shaking up the industry: National Housing Summit – What the Property Council…
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The Daily Dose #14 | Builder Brokers, Brand Building, Floating Homes & Government Funding
Aaron and Pete are back with a Wednesday dose of real talk and stories from their backgrounds in construction. In today’s episode, they unpack a bit of Aaron's…
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The Daily Dose #13 | Land Rush, She Builds, and Staying Small: What Builders Need to Know This Week
In today’s episode of The Good Builder Daily Dose, Aaron and Pete break down everything that matters to builders this week, from major land announcements to…
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The Daily Dose #12 | Smart Homes, Healthy Builds & Mental Resets: Your Monday Kickstart
Welcome to The Good Builder podcast! Today we bring you your Monday morning dose of industry insight, good yarns, and a bit of banter to start the week strong…
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The Daily Dose #11 | Az Reveals The Next Big Design Thing, Pete Talks Serviceability & Restraint & Other Pods You Should Listen To
We’re back with another Daily Dose episode and this one’s packed with gold for home builders, trades, suppliers and anyone who loves construction. Here’s what…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #10 | Chris Baptista - Homes by CMA Scaling from 1 Home a Year to 300+.
Welcome to the Good Builder Podcast! We've got a gem of a pod today as we sit down with Chris Baptista, the Managing Director of Homes by CMA. Chris has an…
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The Daily Dose #9 | April Fools, Avid Acquires A.V Jennings, Selling 26 Homes in 6 Weeks, Ausbuild & the Fins
This morning on the Good Builder Pod the lads are sipping their lattes and watching the sunrise, tackling the issues of the day: 1. Their slightly mis-fired…
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The Daily Dose #8 | Aussie Builder Data, BuiltGrid Breakdown, We've Got Company From Melbourne & What You Might Be Missing From HIA & MBA
This morning on The Good Builder Pod, Pete and Az deep dive into the tools, platforms, and insider knowledge every builder should know. Here’s what’s on the…
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The Daily Dose #7 | The Election Shake-Up We Need, Mental Health in Building & A Surprise TGB Acquisition?!?
In this week’s episode of The Good Builder Pod, Pete and Az catch up on everything happening behind the scenes and across the industry. We tease the Top 5…
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The Daily Dose #6 | Special Guest Kenny From MyCladders Talks Culture, Content, Construction & Being Part of Brisbane's Most Viewed House on realestate.com.au
Crafting Brisbane’s Finest with Kenny from MyCladders This week, we’re joined by Kenny from MyCladders — a true expert in his field and the go-to for some of…
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The Daily Dose #5 | Hot Land Drops, canibuild Review & Why Customer Experience Will Make or Break You
In this week’s Good Builder Pod, Pete and Az bring the heat with practical insights and platform talk builders can’t afford to miss: Top Land Estates of the…
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The Daily Dose #3 | QLD’s Quiet Achievers, Finding Ikigai for Builders, We're Going 1,000 Feet Deep & A New Era in Deep Data
This week on The Good Builder Pod, Pete and Az spotlight the people and ideas reshaping the future of building in Australia: The Builders Leading the Charge in…
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The Daily Dose #3 | $2B Housing Boost, Google vs Meta Ads, A Huge Event & A Land Drop You Need to Know About
Coming to you every morning Monday to Friday from 6am, Pete and Az will take you through what's happening in building. Today we celebrate a very special little…
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The Daily Dose #2 | Building A Home For $500 per sq/m, Comparing Builders Quotes & The Latest TGB News
The next of The Good Builder's Podcast where we cover the latest news for home builders, wrap up what's been happening behind the scenes, and give our opinion…