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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 #270 | Protecting Your Build: Why Window and Surface Protection Is a Profit Issue with Nick from Goop Guys
Az sits down with Nick from Goop Guys for a conversation that goes well beyond surface protection.They talk about the real cost of defects, the difference…
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The Daily Dose #269 | Tuesday Headlines. Sales Regulation, Gympie Moving, Protecting Your Finish, and the Hard Budget Conversation
This week on Tuesday Headlines, powered by MyConstruct, Az covers four stories that matter for Australian builders right now.First up, Emily Pollard of Nesta…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #268 | Meet Emily Pollard...TGB's New Co-Host and the Woman Rewriting the Builder-Client Relationship
Today's episode is a big one for The Good Builder.We'd like to introduce Emily Pollard, our first ever co-host, and someone who has been quietly doing some of…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #267 | Farah Drake on 30 Years, Granny Flats, and Why Building Is a Privilege
Farah Drake has been in the building industry for over 30 years. She started out helping her dad, fell in love with being on site, and never left. Today she…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #266 | Peter Wood Returns. Trust, Integrity, and Building Through Uncertainty
Peter Wood is back. Head of Villa World Homes by Avid Property Group, 50-plus years in the industry, and the most-listened-to guest in Good Builder history…
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The Daily Dose #265 | This One's for the Industry...
A year ago, we started this podcast with no studio, no blueprint, and no audience. Just a belief that the people building this country deserved a better…
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The Daily Dose #264 | Your Clients Are More Anxious Than Ever. Here Is Why. And What the Data Tells Builders About Fixing It.
Your clients are more anxious than they have been in over a decade. The data explains why, and what you can do about it.This week on Tuesday Headlines we…
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The Daily Dose #263 | 5 Ways to Use the Australian Building Industry Health Report
The TGB Australian Building Industry Health Report is out now. Sixty-plus pages of real data — no spin, no government talking points, no marketing fluff.But…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #262 | ModFloor, Modular Construction and the Chassis Changing Australian Building with John Davis
Today's guest is John Davis, Director of MMC Modular and creator of ModFloor, a light gauge steel chassis system that is changing the way modular buildings are…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #261 | Inside the AI System That's Doing the Work of a Million Dollar Team with Drew and Sean from Increase Construction
Az sits down with Drew and Sean from Increase Construction and what starts as a conversation about AI quickly turns into one of the most eye-opening episodes…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #260 | Estimating Estimating Is the Heart of the Business With Josh from Elevate Estimating Services
If you don't know your numbers, you're flying blind.That's the reality Josh Pierpoint has seen up close across 15 years in the industry, and across 56 builders…
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The Daily Dose #259 | Iran, Supply Chains, and What Australian Builders Need to Do This Week
The Strait of Hormuz is 8,000 kilometres from Australia. Right now, it's hitting your build costs — and most of the commentary out there isn't telling builders…
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The Daily Dose #258 | What's Happening in Tamworth? Land, Growth and the Power of Relationships with Vicki Cooper
This one's a bit different — and a bit special.Az sits down with Vicki Cooper from Tamworth Property Co, who also happens to be his mother-in-law. With nearly…
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The Daily Dose #257 | Pop Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Australian Building Market?
Before the TGB Australian Building Industry Health Report drops, Az puts you to the test.This episode is a pop quiz built from real data inside the report —…
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The Daily Dose #256| The TGB Australian Building Industry Health Report — What It Is, What It Covers, and Why We Built It
In this episode, Az breaks down the TGB Australian Building Industry Health Report — a 30-plus page document built from publicly available data across the ABS…
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The Daily Dose #255 | Five Things Builders Should Be Watching Right Now
Five things every builder needs on their radar this week, from a $500 giveaway to diesel prices, fixed-price contract exposure, a major industry health report…
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The Daily Dose #254 | Fuel Security, Builder Content, Specialist Franchises, Housing Milestones & Why CPD Is Smart Business
Your weekly construction industry news wrap. Five stories that matter for builders and trades this week.This week: The Federal Government appoints Australia's…
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The Daily Dose #253 | I Audited How Fast Builders Respond to Leads. The Results Were Ugly.
Most builders think they lose work on price. The reality is, they're losing work before the conversation even starts.In this episode, Az shares a story from…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #252 | Stop Buying Widgets...What AI Actually Looks Like Inside a Building Business
Everyone is talking about AI right now. Most of them are trying to sell you something.Drew and Sean from Increase Construction are not. They went quiet, leaned…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #251 | Damian and Tara | DA Bricklaying and DAT Tools | Pride, Partnership and Pushing a Trade Forward
Bricklaying is a dying breed. That is the reality. But Damian and Tara are doing something about it.In this episode, Az sits down with the husband and wife…
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The Daily Dose #250 | The Good Builder Directory Is Live...And Here's Why It Matters
The Good Builder Directory is live. In this episode, Az walks through what it is, why it was built, and what it means for builders, trades, and suppliers who…
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The Daily Dose #249 | The Tuesday Headlines | US-Iran Conflict, Fuel Security, Concrete Shortages & the NCC Under Fire
Four big stories. One theme. Pressure, coming from every direction.This week on Tuesday Headlines, Aaron breaks down what's happening across the global and…
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The Daily Dose #248 | You're Already Creating Content...You Just Don't Know It
Most builders say the same thing about content. They don't know what to post, they don't think their work is interesting enough, and they don't have the…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #247 | What's Behind the Wall? Timber, Trust, and Building for Legacy with Christine Briggs
Most builders have never thought about putting their frame in a client conversation. Christine Briggs thinks that's a missed opportunity — and she's built a…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #246 | From Single Mum to QBCC Licence Holder: Bec Askin on Grit, Modular Building, and Doing It Anyway
Bec Askin didn't plan to be in construction. It just became her life. And then she made it her own.In this episode, I sit down with Bec from Adapt Modular (a…
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The Daily Dose #245 | What Does It Actually Cost to Outsource? | Scale Up Smart Break Down Their Pricing
You've heard it before...builders burning out, running the business solo, quoting at night and doing payroll on weekends. But when it comes to getting support…
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The Daily Dose #244 | US-Iran, Pilbara Boom, Avia's 4.9-Star Sales System & Bec Askin's Modular Mission
It's Tuesday and the headlines are rolling. This week's Daily Dose covers five stories that matter to builders right now — from a geopolitical conflict that…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #243 | The Foundation Before the Build | Dan Urquhart on Leadership, the Snowball Effect & Why Success Can Break You
Dan Urquhart from 1000 Feet Deep is back on the couch...and this one gets real fast.Dan knows what it looks like when a building business starts to crack under…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #242 | VuTrade & The Bellevue Group | Why the Right Timber Connector Could Save Your Build
In this episode, Az sits down with James Renshaw and Jason Shedden from the Bellevue Group Australasia — the team behind VuTrade, an Australian timber…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #241 | Business in a Box. How Stonewood Homes Gives Builders the Systems to Scale
Gregg Somerville is the General Manager of Stonewood Homes, a franchise builder with roots going back to 1987 and a growing presence across Queensland.In this…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #240 | How to Scale Without Losing Control. Systems, Costs & Getting It Right from Day One
In this episode, I sit down with two blokes who know exactly what it takes to build a business that lasts, Jake from MyConstruct, one of Australia's leading…
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The Daily Dose #239 | DCOH Goes National, QLD Land Clearing Rules, Bunnings Enters Modular & More
Your weekly construction industry news wrap — five stories that matter for builders and trades. This week: DCOH acquires Melbourne's Unlimited Commercial…
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The Daily Dose #238 | Your Reputation Is Being Built Right Now — Are You Paying Attention?
Seven out of ten Australians have changed their mind on who to build with based on what they read online. Not a referral. Not a recommendation. A review from a…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #237 | Nicola Scott | Master Builders QLD, Breast Cancer, Resilience, and What This Industry Is Really Made Of
Nicola Scott is one of the most respected voices in the Queensland construction industry. As a senior figure at Master Builders Queensland, she's spent years…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #236 | Building for Those Who Need It Most With Glenn Crawford | GM of Harnest
We talk a lot about housing in this country — supply, affordability, policy, targets. But we don't always talk about who that housing is actually for.Glenn is…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #235 | The Future Builder: Kyle Zanetto on Building Business, Health & the Future of the Trade
Aaron sits down with Kyle Zanetto, Tasmanian Young Builder of the Year, founder of Future Builder Co, and one of the most genuine voices in the Australian…
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The Daily Dose #234 | Design Details, Stalled Apartments & Modular Moves
In today's news wrap, Aaron covers four big stories shaping the residential building industry right now. From Lauxes' Greats expanding into gold and brushed…
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The Daily Dose #233 | The Builder’s Market 10-Minute Pulse Check
If you are not regularly checking the pulse of the market, the market will move without you.Most builders are flat out on site.Busy quoting.Busy managing…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #232 | Building the Right Way: Culture, Clarity and Commercial Discipline with Dan Mulhern
Leadership in construction is often misunderstood.From the outside, it can look like steady promotions, bigger titles and smooth growth.In reality, it is…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #231 | Hayden Ashton: From Loss and Reinvention to Building One of Queensland’s Fastest Growing Home Builders
Hayden Ashton’s story is not a straight line.It moves through early exposure to business, the sudden loss of his father, a fast rise in property, stepping away…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #230 | Leadership Isn’t Loud. It’s Brave. Lessons from the Frontline With Candice Webb
Most builders talk about systems.Few talk about bravery.In this episode, we sit down again with Candice — a state manager in the insurance building space who…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #229 | Protecting the Build: Why Proactive Surface Protection Safeguards Reputation, Not Just Budget
Most builders think surface protection is about avoiding a few scratches.Nick from Goop Guys sees it differently.In this episode, we unpack why protecting…
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The Daily Dose #228 | The Five Automations That'll Save You Up To 20-Hours Per Week
Builders do not struggle because they lack skill.They struggle because admin compounds as they grow.In this solo episode, Aaron breaks down five practical…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #227 | Why “Average Is the Enemy”: What One Tiler Gets Right About Craft, Culture, and Staying Small
Not every good business needs to scale.Some just need to care.In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, we sit down with Ryan O’Leary, a Bribie Island tiler…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #226 | The 5 Roles Builders Should Delegate First to Scale Without Burning Out
Builders don’t struggle because they lack skill.They struggle because capacity gets stretched.In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, we sit down with…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #225 | Integrity, Scale, and the Reality of Housing Delivery with Peter Wood
Peter Wood has spent more than four decades inside Australian residential construction, from carpentry and site management through to senior leadership across…
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The Daily Dose #224 | Five Construction Headlines Builders Can’t Ignore This Week. Housing supply. Skills. Cashflow. And cost certainty.
This week on The Good Builder Podcast, we break down five key headlines shaping the reality for builders right now.From new social and affordable housing…
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The Daily Dose #223 | The Five Rules That Took a Builder Brand from Zero to $24M
Everyone talks about building trust, picking platforms, and “doing marketing properly”.Very few show you what that actually looks like in the real world.In…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #222 | Not All Work Is Good Work: How Builders Find the Right Clients and Build Sustainable Businesses
In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Aaron sits down with Drew from Increase Construction to tackle a problem nearly every builder faces — chasing more…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #221 | What Building in Minus 30°C Teaches You About Quality, Speed, and Systems With Dayne Hutchinson from Nordic Construction Systems
Australia is under pressure to build more homes, faster.But speed alone is not the answer.In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Aaron Ng sits down with…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #220 | Building a 40-Year Legacy: How Alex Dwyer Is Leading Dwyer Quality Homes Into the Next Generation
Dwyer Quality Homes has been building on the Sunshine Coast for more than 40 years. In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, we sit down with Alex Dwyer to…
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The Daily Dose #219 | Planning, Finance, and Pressure: What Builders Need to Understand Right Now
The building industry is operating under sustained pressure. Pressure on delivery timeframes. Pressure on cash flow. Pressure on the decisions builders are…
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The Daily Dose #218 | 3 Signals That Make Clients Trust You Before They Ever Call
Most clients decide whether they trust you long before they pick up the phone.In this solo episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Aaron breaks down the three…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #217 | Raising the Standard in Trades: How Core Painting Built a Reputation on Discipline, Service and Team
In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Az sits down with Will, founder of Core Painting, to unpack what it really means to raise standards in the trades…
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The Daily Dose #216 | How HavaChat Was Built: Turning Real Sales Frustrations into a Practical AI Tool
In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Aaron Ng sits down with Brendan Welsh, founder of HavaChat, to unpack how real-world sales frustrations led to the…
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The Daily Dose #215 | How The Good Builder Actually Helps Builders, Trades & Suppliers (And How to Plug In)
In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Aaron Ng breaks down what The Good Builder really is and, more importantly, how builders, trades, suppliers and…
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The Daily Dose #214 | Planning, Pressure and Trust: What Builders Are Really Dealing With in 2026
In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, we take a step back and look at the real forces shaping life for builders as 2026 gets underway — not just what’s…
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The Daily Dose #213 | The 3 Builder Marketing Campaigns That Actually Worked (And Why)
On this Australia Day episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Aaron Ng breaks down three of the most effective marketing campaigns he has personally been involved…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #212 | Master Your Mind Before You Burn Out: Dr Yannick Van Heirden on Leadership, Discipline & Real Success
What if success is not about working harder, but about mastering your mind?In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Aaron Ng sits down with Dr Yannick Van…
The Good Builder PodcastThe Daily Dose #211 | Built With Heart: Jimmy Gray on Family, Craft and What It Really Takes to Be a Good Builder
What makes a good builder isn’t just the quality of the home. It’s the values behind it.In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Aaron Ng sits down with…