The Enthusiast Lab

Welcome to our second Special Guest Episode of The Enthusiast Lab! In Special Guest episodes we interview someone who is either building or have built a home and discuss their build journey. From first impressions to overall experience, we deep dive into what it feels like to build a home straight from the client’s point of view.  In today’s episode our special guest is Ryan Doble, who is a Mr Ent...

Welcome to episode 11 of The Enthusiast Lab, In this episode, we discuss the construction process when signing up to build a home. This episode has been released as part 3 of a 3 part series overlooking and deep diving into what goes into building a house.     Today we explained everything that happens after all the administration paperwork is completed and you are officially ready to begin constr...

Welcome to episode 10 of The Enthusiast Lab, In this episode, we discuss the administration or pre-construction process when signing up to build a home. This episode has been released as part 2 of a 3 part series overlooking and deep diving into what goes into building a house.    Today we explained the first step which is signing all your documents and paying your deposits then we deep dive into...

Welcome to episode 9 of The Enthusiast Lab!  In today's episode we are discussing the basics of building and looking into the overview of building a home from start to finish. This episode will be released as a 3 part series with the next 2 episodes taking a deeper dive into the 2 phases of construction. Today we talk about what happens after you sign up for a build and how most people misund...

Welcome back to episode 8 of The Enthusiast Lab. In today's episode of The Enthusiast Lab, we're diving into What is an Info Session. We will be covering what is included in an info pack, talk about the Finance Health Check Form and what it entails and generally give you an overview of what to expect when you first meet up with Nik. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of The Enthusia...

Welcome to our first Special Guest Episode of The Enthusiast Lab! In Special Guest episodes we interview someone who is either building or have built a home and discuss their build journey. From first impressions to overall experience, we deep dive into what it feels like to build a home straight from the client’s point of view.   In today’s episode our special guest is Jarrod Chandler, who is a M...

Welcome to episode 7 of The Enthusiast Lab!  In today's episode we have a special guest - Maddie Smith the Marketing Manager from La Vida Homes. We will be discussing the different types marketing  strategies that builders use. We deep dive into the 6 different types of marketing strategies used: finance orientated, promotions, celebrity endorsements, Master Builders & HIA awards, display...

Welcome to episode 6 of The Enthusiast Lab!  In today's episode, we'll be discussing the different types of builders in the building industry and how to compare them. We got into detail about the 6 different types of builders (entry level, middle tier, premium, luxury, small and custom and regional), building groups and what they mean, how to compare builders by expanding your knowledge...

Welcome to episode 5 of The Enthusiast Lab!  In today's episode, we'll be discussing the different types of consultants in the building industry and how they all get paid, including our own experiences. We got into detail about the 4 different types of consultants, how to research building brokers, the 4 different types of payment structures and who actually pays the consultant plus much...

Welcome to the fourth episode of the The Enthusiast Lab! In this episode, your hosts Julia and Nik take the opportunity to introduce ourselves to our audience and share our personal stories. We have been in the building industry for 7 years, working in various roles before branding ourselves and starting our own company; Mr Enthusiast. We are here to shed some light on our journey of how our passi...

Episode 3: Getting Started in the Building Industry, Part 3 This episode is released as the final segment in our three-part series, where we have been be discussing how to get started in building your new home.. In today episode we'll be focusing on Designs. We'll cover all the things you need to consider when choosing your house design, such as price, frontage and depth, solar orientati...

Episode 2: Getting Started in the Building Industry, Part 2 Welcome to The Enthusiast Lab, the podcast that explores all things building and construction-related.  This episode is released as part 2 in a three-part series, where we'll be discussing how to get started in building your new home, from finding the right block of land to things you need to think about when designing a home.  In to...

Episode 1: Getting Started in the Building Industry, Part 1 Welcome to The Enthusiast Lab, the podcast that explores all things building and construction-related.  This episode will be released as part 1 in a three-part series, where we'll be discussing how to get started in building your new home, from finding the right block of land to things you need to think about when designing a home. ...

Hello and welcome to The Enthusiast Lab!  This is our pilot episode and we're so excited to bring you our weekly show where we discuss everything building related and all other things that we're enthusiastic about. From trade secrets and insider tips to hobbies and current events, we'll cover it all. I'm your host, Nik, the founder and director of Mr Enthusiast, joined by my wi...

Welcome to The Enthusiast Lab, the podcast for all things building related!  Join us every week as we dive into a variety of topics, from how to get started to construction industry trends. Whether you're a seasoned builder or just starting out, our team of experts and enthusiasts will guide you through the world of building with helpful tips and advice. Tune in and become a part of our commu...