Inspired Builders Podcast

John and Anthony built Hawkesbury Homes turning over two bathrooms a week. Now they run Micres and develop full time. In this episode they walk JP through the real path from one company to the other. Their first Kurrajong block where they framed the house while away on a cruise, the North Richmond three-lot subdivision, and their first architectural build on the Windsor riverbank. They get into th...

From Obscurity to Authority with Craig Preston (Risen Developments) How do you move from being "just another builder" to the only logical choice for your ideal client? In this episode, we sit down with Craig Preston of Risen Developments to unpack his eight-year evolution from a generalist builder to a dominant force in the Gold Coast’s second-storey addition niche. Craig shares the &quo...

Isn't it frustrating when you feel like the only way to grow is to work more hours, only to realise there aren't enough hours left in the day? What if you could step back from the daily grind and have your business run more smoothly when you aren't there than when you are? In this episode of the Inspired Builders Podcast, we sit down with Jimmy, founder of Penelope Homes, who shares hi...

You know when you're working your guts out, but you still can't figure out WHY? That's exactly where this conversation with Mick Hawes goes. Mick is the founder of Builder Business Blackbelt and has spent 35 years coaching business owners – the last 11 years focused purely on builders. His journey from a reluctant electrician to a touring musician to one of Australia's most respect...

In this episode, Corne, Andre, and JP go behind the scenes of the recent Inspired Builders Summit to deconstruct the high-level shifts they witnessed from 25 of Australia’s top building businesses. Most builders are stuck in a cycle of "manufactured busyness." If you aren't working for 10 seconds, you’re on your phone—distracting yourself from the real roadblocks holding your busines...

Join the Inspired Builders Summit in Feb 2026 (limited tickets available):⁠ https://go.bizvideo.com.au/ibs-feb26dpodcast Ever notice how the "level playing field" of modern tech is making every building business look exactly the same? What if you could make a prospect feel like they’re already building with you before you’ve even set foot on site? In this episode of the Inspired Builders...

Join the Inspired Builders Summit in Feb 2026 (limited tickets available): https://go.bizvideo.com.au/ibs-feb26dpodcast In this episode, Corné and JP explore the theory of the "Compounder". This episode is a must-watch for any Australian builder who wants a more enjoyable day-to-day journey and a business that compounds over time. You’ll learn: - How to spot a "Compounder" in t...

Join the Inspired Builders Summit in Feb 2026 (limited tickets available): https://go.bizvideo.com.au/ibs-feb26dpodcast Isn't it frustrating when you've spent six months quoting a massive architectural project, only for the client to pull the pin at the very last second? Or when your best supervisor hands in their notice right as your busiest season kicks off? It feels like you’re taking o...

Join the Inspired Builders Summit in Feb 2026 (limited tickets available): https://go.bizvideo.com.au/ibs-feb26dpodcast In this episode of the Inspired Builders Podcast, we sit down with JP who shares insights on the psychology of business growth in 2026. We explore the "Curiosity Gap" in business and why small, daily actions are the only way to truly scale. JP's take on the "vo...

Join the Inspired Builders Summit in Feb 2026 (limited tickets available): https://go.bizvideo.com.au/ibs-feb26dpodcast Ever notice how clients come to you with plans that are way over their budget? Turns out there's a massive problem in our industry: 80% of plans that get drawn never actually get built. That disconnect between design and pricing is costing everyone – builders, designers, and clie...

Join the Inspired Builders Summit in Feb 2026 (limited tickets available): ⁠⁠⁠https://go.bizvideo.com.au/ibs-feb26d?utm_source=podcast Ever notice how the biggest thing holding your business back isn't usually a lack of work, but the stuff going on between your ears? Isn't it frustrating when you feel like a bit of a phoney, even when things are going well, or you find yourself making excu...

This isn't a standard interview. We are interrupting regular programming to invite you to the Inspired Builders Summit . For more info and tickets visit the link below: https://go.bizvideo.com.au/ibs-feb26dpodcast

2025 was a "Survival Year" for many builders. But if your tank is empty, ask yourself: Is it burnout... or is it just boredom? Join the Inspired Builders Summit in Feb 2026 (limited tickets available): ⁠⁠https://go.bizvideo.com.au/ibs-feb26d?utm_source=podcast In this episode, JP and Corne break down why so many builders are stuck in "Groundhog Day"—solving the exact same probl...

Join the Inspired Builders Summit in Feb 2026 (limited tickets available): https://go.bizvideo.com.au/ibs-feb26dpodcast ⁠⁠⁠ Ever notice how some projects just flow while others feel like constant firefighting? In this episode, JP sat down with Paul from Earthborne By Design to unpack what's really going wrong in the pre-construction phase, and why it's creating variation nightmares, budget...

Most builders waste 6–18 months trying to figure out problems that other builders solved years ago. Join the Inspired Builders Summit in Feb 2026 (limited tickets available): https://go.bizvideo.com.au/ibs-feb26dpodcast In this episode, Corné and JP discuss why the "Lone Wolf" mentality is costing you speed and money, and why "slow is dead" in the current market. Stop trying to...

Join the Inspired Builders Summit in Feb 2026 (limited tickets available): https://go.bizvideo.com.au/ibs-feb26dpodcast Isn't it frustrating when you set aside time for marketing but end up just sitting there wondering what to do? You know you need to stand out, but everything you put out feels vague, generic, or just about you. What if you could get so clear on your business vision that your...

Join the Inspired Builders Summit in Feb 2026 (limited tickets available): ⁠https://go.bizvideo.com.au/ibs-feb26dpodcast Since 2020, most builders have seen massive growth. But looking back at the last 5 years, many realise they have fallen into the trap of the "Golden Handcuffs." You have the revenue, but you have zero time. You started this business to get freedom for your family, but...

Join the Inspired Builders Summit in Feb 2026 (limited tickets available): https://go.bizvideo.com.au/ibs-feb26dyoutube What if your lowest business moment was actually your launchpad? Jeff from Rentoule Projects hit a breaking point, working 60-70 hours a week only to lose a substantial job and face burnout. What if you could schedule everything from 'deep work' to your daughter's cro...

Join the Inspired Builders Summit in Feb 2026 (limited tickets available): ⁠⁠https://go.bizvideo.com.au/ibs-feb26dpodcast⁠ Everyone assumes the hardest part of building is the physical work, the cash flow, or the endless DAs. But the truth is, the hardest part is the isolation. When you’re leading the ship, you carry the risk, the stress, and the fires alone. You can’t vent to your subbies, and so...

Join the Inspired Builders Summit in Feb 2026 (limited tickets available): https://go.bizvideo.com.au/ibs-feb26dpodcast Isn't it frustrating when a potential high-value client comes across your website, then your social media, and leaves confused or sceptical? That feeling of inconsistency—from your Google reviews to your Instagram grid—is the fastest way to break trust and ensure they go with...

Join the Inspired Builders Summit in Feb 2026 (limited tickets available): https://go.bizvideo.com.au/ibs-feb26dpodcast Ever wonder what's actually going through a designer's mind when they meet you for the first time? Are they impressed? Skeptical? Already planning to work with someone else? In this episode of the Inspired Builders Podcast, Aaron from Green Coast Building Design reveals the 3 spe...

Ever notice how some builders weather the storms better than others? Ed from Tasmania has been through it all - the quiet patches where work dried up, the sleepless nights worrying about keeping his team employed, the rejection from architects who didn't want to change their process, and the constant evolution of running a growing construction business. But here's what makes his story diff...

Ever feel like you want to build homes you're genuinely proud of—homes that will last for generations? The problem is, so much of the industry is just focused on 'minimum code'. It often feels like a race to just slap it together, send the bill, and move on. And it's frustrating because that just leads to homes that are drafty, uncomfortable, or riddled with mould a few years down...

Ever notice how the best builders seem to have the calmest, happiest clients? Brad from Craft Constructions discovered the secret - and it started with working on himself first. In this episode, Brad shares his complete transformation from a stressed project manager handling 40 jobs at once to becoming what his clients call "the solutions builder." The turning point? A honest conversatio...

Tiler Josh and Carpenter Guy met in Canberra, sold everything, and moved to Brisbane to start 61 Property Group, a force in luxury construction. In this episode, they discuss their radical partnership, how they rebuilt their network from scratch, the challenges of multi-million dollar builds, and the secrets behind their success, including a 4am routine and working with $100M+ mentors. Learn how t...