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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
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 one…
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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 your…
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…
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 TIACSEd 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 AustraliaIn 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 UrquhartNow live on The Good Builder.Most business owners don’t…
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 TrustIn 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 KingWe 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 ExpoWe 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 RecapToday’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 workers…
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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…