The Good Builder Podcast

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast , Az and Renae sit down with Joanna Cassidy — one of the most inspiring new voices in Australian construction. Joanna’s path into brick and blocklaying is anything but typical. With degrees in environmental health and criminology, years in government compliance roles, and a blended family of five kids, she made the bold decision to switch careers and tak...

For more than 25 years, Amanda Bulow has been one of the quiet forces shaping Australian residential construction. From estimating and procurement to founding one of the country’s most influential advocacy groups for women in construction, her impact reaches far beyond job titles and project lists. In this episode, Az sits down with the founder and CEO of Awesome Women in Construction (AWIC) to un...

On today’s episode of The Good Builder Podcast , we sit down with two people who have already made a genuine impact on the Sunshine Coast building community — and on The Good Builder itself. Mel and Darran Quade, the new owners of Hotondo Homes Sunshine Coast, share the story behind taking over the franchise, why they believe in craftsmanship over volume, and how a teacher and a former commercial...

This week on The Good Builder, we’re kicking off something special — Women in Construction Week — with a huge lineup of guests and some of the biggest stories shaping Australia’s home building industry. In this episode, Az runs through the headlines builders are talking about right now, including: • How air-space development is unlocking hidden value for property owners • Why Australian bathroom d...

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Az sits down with mindfulness mentor Stacey Combe to explore the part of construction no one talks about enough: the human behind the build. After a decade in pre-construction roles across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, Stacey hit the same wall many in the industry face — high pressure, long days, competing priorities, and a mind running faster than t...

Most builders are still trying to grow their business with the wrong engine — outsourced marketing that never truly understands the brand, the customer, or the day-to-day reality of running a building company. In this episode, Az sits down with Anisha and Nayan from Scale Up Smart to unpack one of the biggest questions builders ask: Do I build an internal marketing team, or should I use an agency?...

John King does not do headlines. He does the work. In this episode, we sit down with the Managing Director of JG King Homes, one of Victoria’s most respected family-owned builders. Across four decades, the King family has built a business that covers the entire state, pioneered steel framing, survived every cycle, and now leads the charge on eight-star energy rated homes at no extra cost. John tak...

Tomorrow we are releasing one of the most important episodes we have ever recorded. It is a full look at Gtee, the platform that is solving one of the biggest pain points in residential building: warranties, maintenance and post handover defects. Our guest is Mark Potter, a man with one of the most remarkable careers in the industry. At 25 he took over a national operable wall business. In his 30s...

In today’s episode, Az sits down with one of the most influential minds in the building industry, Dan Urquhart from Thousand Feet Deep . This is more than a leadership chat; it’s a blueprint for how builders can create stronger teams, better cultures, and more resilient businesses. Together they unpack the Drivers of Effective Influence, mindset, leadership styles, and the traits that separate ave...

This week on The Good Builder Podcast , Az sets the scene for one of the biggest line-ups we’ve had all year. We’ve got three major conversations dropping: • John King from JG King Homes on legacy, leadership and staying future-fit • Mark Potter from GTee on the tech every builder should be adopting • Dan Urquhart from 1000 Feet Deep on influence, pressure and leading through the Christmas crunch...

In this episode, Az sits down with Damon from Odyssey Legal — a lawyer who genuinely gets the building game. No scare tactics, no doom-and-gloom… just straight, practical advice that helps builders protect their business, strengthen client relationships, and grow with confidence. This chat covers the big things every builder needs to know: How to stop disputes before they start Why good admin and...

It’s a massive Thursday on The Good Builder Podcast. Az recaps two standout conversations dropping soon — a deep dive with John King from JG King Homes on leadership, legacy and building better at scale, and a powerful chat with Mark Potter from Gtee about the tech changing how builders manage warranties and maintenance. Plus, we preview tomorrow’s episode with Damon Laffin from Odyssey Legal — on...

In this episode, we sit down with Drew Grosskruetz , founder of Increase Construction — a business that’s quietly become the “secret weapon” behind some of the most efficient and profitable builders in Australia. Drew breaks down the three challenges every builder faces: Needing more work Needing more of the right work Needing the right trades, contractors, and staff to deliver it He explains how...

In today’s Daily Dose, we break down the two biggest pieces of clarity every builder needs heading into 2025: 1. Suburb clarity – using Microburbs to understand who lives in an area, what they value, and how to design and market accordingly. We unpack how builders are using Microburbs to make smarter decisions about product, pricing, positioning, and future demand. 2. Business clarity – Drew from...

In today’s Monday edition of The Daily Dose, Az breaks down the launch of our biggest editorial project yet — Data Driven Building , a five-part series unpacking the platforms helping builders make smarter decisions in 2025. We also unveil our 12 Days of Christmas campaign, explain why the holiday break is one of the strongest periods to get in front of builders, preview Wednesday’s Increased Cons...

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast , host Aaron Ng speaks with Kurt, Founder and CEO of KASE Group , to explore how one of Australia’s fastest-growing insurance and restoration builders has created a high-performance culture inspired by elite sport. Kurt’s philosophy is simple but transformative: “In sport, teams train five days and perform one. In construction, we perform five days and r...

In today’s episode of The Good Builder Podcast , Aaron Ng breaks down what it really means to build smarter — in business, leadership, and communication. We start with good news from the West, as the WA Government rolls out a $600,000 Builder Support Program designed to upskill trades and strengthen the state’s home building network. Then, Aaron shares a costly lesson from his own business journey...

From a computer science degree and long nights on site, to leading one of Australia’s fastest-growing construction tech companies — this is the story of Tim Cocaro , founder and CEO of Canibuild . In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast , host Aaron Ng sits down with Tim to unpack how an idea born out of frustration on a Canberra building site turned into a platform now used by thousands of bu...

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast , host Aaron Ng sits down with Makayla from Lauxes Grates , one of Australia’s most creative construction marketers, to talk about how builders and suppliers can stand out online. Makayla shares her Top 3 Marketing Rules every builder should follow: 1️⃣ Keep it short — grab attention fast. 2️⃣ Keep it fun — stop people scrolling. 3️⃣ Keep it educational...

Today on The Good Builder Podcast , Az kicks off Monday with a builder’s guide to what’s new and what to do about it. Queensland tradies can now go fully digital — find out how to download and use your new QBCC licence through the Queensland Digital Licence app. We unpack the rise of “Passivhaus” marketing hype, the 70% problem of unbuilt home designs, and why pricing before design could save you...

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast , Az finally sits down with the legendary Shaz from Lauxes Grates,  someone who’s become a real force in the construction industry for all the right reasons. From 24 years in childcare to leading national sales at one of Australia’s most loved suppliers, Shaz’s story is proof that passion, care, and connection can change an industry. She shares how her b...

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast , Az sits down with Glenn Leet and Tim Martin , the duo behind iGyro and Integrity New Homes , to unpack how an Australian-built platform, 20 years in the making, is transforming how builders run their businesses. From integrated weather tracking and client portals to automated scheduling and data security, iGyro has been battle-tested in the field by re...

Queensland’s regions are getting a real shot in the arm — nine local councils have just received funding to fast-track housing approvals and modernise planning schemes. In this episode, Az breaks down what that means for builders on the ground, why it’s actually a smart move, and how it could help unlock new land and smoother approvals across the state. Then we switch gears to something out of a s...

AI isn’t coming for builders...it’s coming for the admin pile. In this Monday Edition of The Good Builder Podcast , we break down the three AI platforms every builder, estimator and supplier should have on their radar right now: Atlas , Canibuild , and Lindy . From quoting and compliance to client updates and scheduling, these tools are already changing how smart operators run their businesses. Bu...

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast , Aaron dives deep into what it really means to build — not just homes, but teams, culture, and legacy. Drawing on a powerful conversation with leadership coach Dan Urquhart, he unpacks how small unhealthy habits can quietly erode a business and why great leaders act before things turn toxic. Then, we head west to explore WA’s $75 million Build-to-Rent K...