The Good Builder Podcast

What makes a truly good builder? In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast , Aaron sits down with Jackson Digney , founder of Enduro Builders and a leading voice in sustainable, healthy home construction. From his entrepreneurial roots in WA to reshaping South Australia’s building landscape, Jackson shares how business acumen, airtight systems, and a relentless drive for improvement have shaped...

What if we told you that 70% of home designs in Australia never make it past the drawing board? According to Jared, builder and founder of B4UBuild, that staggering number comes down to one issue — price. In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast , Jared shares the story behind creating B4UBuild, a platform designed to help builders and clients get realistic on budget from day one. We unpack why...

What makes a truly good builder? According to Anthony Hickey, Director of Two Tone Constructions, it comes down to four principles, Communication, Collaboration, Consistency, and Care. In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast , Anthony shares his journey as a third-generation builder, the challenges of a rocky start in his apprenticeship, and how those early setbacks shaped the way he runs his...

What if there was a simple formula that could transform the way you run your building business? In this episode of The Daily Dose , Az unpacks a framework he first learned from Nigel Dalton, former Chief Tech Officer at REA Group, while working with G.J. Gardner Homes. The three pillars — time, transparency and trust — shaped one of Australia’s most successful builder campaigns and remain just as...

Welcome to The Good Builder Podcast,  and this one’s for every builder still stuck in the admin grind. In Episode 134, we break down the silent profit killer in your business: paperwork. From chasing timesheets to scattered compliance docs, builders are losing up to 60 hours a month on manual admin. That’s up to $4,000 in lost productivity. We dive into: How your paperwork habits could be chewing...

Welcome to The Good Builder Podcast,  and this one’s for every builder still stuck in the admin grind. In Episode 134, we break down the silent profit killer in your business: paperwork. From chasing timesheets to scattered compliance docs, builders are losing up to 60 hours a month on manual admin. That’s up to $4,000 in lost productivity. We dive into: How your paperwork habits could be chewing...

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast , we sit down with Aaron Hinkley, the creator of Australian Thermal Industries, and Bruce Robb to explore a new product designed to work seamlessly with both steel and timber frames. This innovative solution is changing the way builders think about thermal performance.  Together, we uncover the real benefits for builders — from compliance and comfort to...

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast , Az sits down with Kaih from Orenshaw Designer Homes, a builder who doesn’t shy away from the hard jobs, including award-winning homes on sloping sites. Kaih shares his journey from apprentice to running his own custom building company, why the details make all the difference, and how educating clients upfront is critical for a successful project. He op...

On this episode of The Good Builder Podcast , Aaron speaks with Anthony Jenkin, founder of Outlier Studio, about how better design can create not only healthier homes, but a healthier building industry. Anthony shares his journey from carpentry and skate park design to leading Outlier, a practice focused on high-performance, durable, and comfortable homes. He unpacks the difference between passive...

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast , we cover three standout moments shaping both the culture and progress of Australia’s building industry. First, we reflect on the 25th birthday celebrations of Goop Guys, a true Australian success story. For over two decades, Goop Guys have been protecting surfaces in new homes with their peel-on protective layer, saving builders and homeowners thousand...

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast , Az sits down with Shane Lutze, Managing Director of Cresco Australia, to unpack how true partnerships can transform the building game. From his roots in mining and motorsport engineering through to founding Cresco, Shane shares how innovation, collaboration, and calm leadership have become his blueprint for success. We dive into Cresco’s journey from a...

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast , Aaron Ng sits down with Bruce Robb to unpack the essential ingredients for starting and strengthening a building business. From crafting a clear vision and mission to defining your unique selling proposition, Bruce outlines how to build with purpose, not just on site, but behind the scenes. They dive into business models, customer journeys, financial s...

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast , Aaron sits down with Alan Brannick, founder of The New Home Electrical Specialist and one of the first partners to back The Good Builder. Alan shares how his team takes stress off builders by streamlining electrical planning, managing client interactions, and delivering smooth, efficient processes from start to finish. From navigating feast-or-famine w...

Before he was leading sales growth at Creation Homes, Tony Gall was courtside coaching Victorian state basketball teams and running junior development camps for Australia. That background in coaching and people development now underpins his leadership in the building industry, from his early days at AV Jennings, through years with Metricon, to helping scale one of Queensland’s fastest-growing buil...

Australia’s building industry is caught in a squeeze — not enough tradies to hit ambitious housing targets, yet record immigration fuelling housing demand. In this week’s Monday Brief, we dig into the paradox and what it means for builders. We’ll also break down: The latest Housing Accord approval numbers and what they signal for supply. Goop Guys’ 25th birthday at Australia Zoo and what their jou...

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast , we sit down with Candice, Queensland State Manager at Advanced Buildings & Restoration, to uncover a side of construction most never see. From major weather events to meth labs, trauma clean-ups to fire restoration, Candice and her team show up when people are at their absolute worst, and help them rebuild. Her story is powerful. From humble beginn...

What do stand-up comedy, gold medals in Jiu-Jitsu, and scaling one of Australia’s fastest-growing home builders have in common? Alex Quirke. In this episode, Az sits down with the high-performance enigma behind AVIA Homes’ explosive growth — and dives into the routines, mindset, and values that drive him. From civil construction to comedy nights, from raising his daughter as a single dad to helpin...

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast , Az breaks down the exact structure of a landing page that turns ad clicks into real enquiries. Most builders are wasting money sending Google Ads or Facebook Ads traffic to their homepage. A proper landing page does one thing — converts. You’ll learn: Why every landing page needs a single goal How to match your ad promise to your headline What to inclu...

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Az is joined by Anisha and Nayan from Scale Up Smart to unpack some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing Australia’s construction industry. The conversation dives into the rise of modular building and why it’s becoming a serious solution for housing supply. They explore how outsourcing can help builders overcome labour shortages, improve e...

This week on The Good Builder Podcast , we’re breaking down the boldest moves in Aussie construction right now: WA’s five-week prefab homes – are they the future of faster, smarter building? The government’s new apprentice milestone payments – will they actually stop tradies walking off the tools? And the wild “ spare bedroom tax ” idea – yep, it was actually floated… and it’s copped a hiding on s...

This episode of The Good Builder Podcast is a story about hard yakka in every sense. Jack from Yakka Solutions didn’t set out to be a recruiter. He started as a young footy player, labouring on sites between games, before taking a chance opportunity that changed his career. Years later, with his partner Tay by his side and their newborn son inspiring them, they took the leap and launched Yakka Sol...

Land. It’s the one topic that builders, developers, and suppliers can’t stop talking about, and for good reason. Right now, access to land is the single biggest bottleneck shaping Australia’s housing market. In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast , Az is joined by Con from OpenLot , Queensland Manager for one of the country’s most powerful land insights platforms. Together they unpack: Why Qu...

In today’s episode of The Good Builder Podcast , Az breaks down four of the biggest stories shaking up Australia’s home building industry: The Albanese Government’s decision to pause National Construction Code changes until 2029 — relief or just kicking the can? Why government charges now make up nearly half the cost of a new home, and what that means for affordability. Can AI really unclog the 26...

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast , Az sits down with Conrad Gardner, a long-time leader at G.J. Gardner Homes and now driving growth across the United States. The two reflect on their shared history, the culture that shaped their careers, and the lessons Conrad has learned leading teams across Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S. From the power of conferences and community to why cultur...

In today’s episode of The Good Builder Podcast , we’re diving into three under-the-radar platforms that could make a real difference to your building business. From booking billboards on demand with Caassie, to tapping into real conversations on Reddit’s AusRenovation board, to reaching new buyers through Facebook Marketplace...these are practical, low-cost tools you can start using today. Whether...