Figuring Out The Business Side Of Running A Building Company | Dan Hawke-Mills #80
Send us a textJoin us this week on the Better Builder podcast with Dan Hawke-Mills, Co-Director of Downright Construction. Dan offers a transparent look at navigating the building world, admitting he and his partner spent the first few years "winging it" and lacked fundamental business systems. He shares how his past as a competitive bodybuilder instilled the discipline and determination required to push through the current economic slowdown, even if it meant taking on smaller jobs that "hurt the ego a bit." This episode dives deep into the strategic choice of partner specialisation, with one off the tools for business and one on-site for productivity, and the importance of investing in coaching to grow the company's financial knowledge and pursue the ultimate goal of moving into spec builds and property flips. Better Builder Podcast is made possible by our partners, ForteForte - https://forte.co.nz/homeowners Social Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betterbuilderpodcast Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbuilderpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/betterbuilderstudio LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-builder-podcast Linktree - https://linktr.ee/betterbuilderpodcast Better Builder is hosted by Brad Visser. Brad is the CEO and founder of Gro, a builder centric agency that helps custom home builders attract higher quality projects. Brad’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betterbradvisser Gro’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gro.agency Gro’s Offer https://builder.groagency.co/vsl DisclaimerThis podcast does not constitute professional advice (financial, legal or otherwise) and you should seek your own professional advice where required. By listening to and/or accessing this podcast you acknowled...
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The Cost Of Biting More Than You Can Chew | Joel Macreadie #79
Send us a textJoin us this week on the Better Builder podcast with Joel Macreadie, Director of Macreadie Builders. Joel talks about the shock of his tough apprenticeship and the steep learning curve when he started Macreadie Builders around age 24. He reveals his leadership secrets, including leading from the front by getting on the tools, fostering team buy-in through open conversation, and the positive impact of having female builders on site. This episode provides valuable business lessons on pricing, team culture, and the entrepreneurial progression from builder to businessman. Better Builder Podcast is made possible by our partners, ForteForte - https://forte.co.nz/homeowners Social Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betterbuilderpodcast Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbuilderpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/betterbuilderstudio LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-builder-podcast Linktree - https://linktr.ee/betterbuilderpodcast Better Builder is hosted by Brad Visser. Brad is the CEO and founder of Gro, a builder centric agency that helps custom home builders attract higher quality projects. Brad’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betterbradvisser Gro’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gro.agency Gro’s Offer https://builder.groagency.co/vsl DisclaimerThis podcast does not constitute professional advice (financial, legal or otherwise) and you should seek your own professional advice where required. By listening to and/or accessing this podcast you acknowled...
Send us a text Hamish gets brutally honest about the one mistake that almost broke his business: a massive fixed-price blunder on residential renovations. Learn his blueprint for strong systems, finding the right business partners, and empowering your team to scale successfully. Better Builder Podcast is made possible by our partners, ForteForte - https://forte.co.nz/homeowners Social Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betterbuilderpodcast Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbuilderpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/betterbuilderstudio LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-builder-podcast Linktree - https://linktr.ee/betterbuilderpodcast Better Builder is hosted by Brad Visser. Brad is the CEO and founder of Gro, a builder centric agency that helps custom home builders attract higher quality projects. Brad’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betterbradvisser Gro’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gro.agency Gro’s Offer https://builder.groagency.co/vsl DisclaimerThis podcast does not constitute professional advice (financial, legal or otherwise) and you should seek your own professional advice where required. By listening to and/or accessing this podcast you acknowled...
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How To Nail Your Building Apprenticeship | Jason Goertzen BBA #11
Send us a textThis month, we're joined by Jason Goertzen, a workplace apprenticeship educator at the Builders Academy. Join us as we dive into the harsh reality of what it means to be a qualified tradesman. Jason argues that your qualification is a "minimum standard, not a finish line," and reveals the critical skill needed to succeed—not hammer skills, but "learning how to learn." He shares the proven 10-minute daily study hack that separates disciplined apprentices from those who quit, challenging the notion that the trades are merely a "plan B." Better Builder Podcast is made possible by our partners, ForteForte - https://forte.co.nz/homeowners Social Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betterbuilderpodcast Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbuilderpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/betterbuilderstudio LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-builder-podcast Linktree - https://linktr.ee/betterbuilderpodcast Better Builder is hosted by Brad Visser. Brad is the CEO and founder of Gro, a builder centric agency that helps custom home builders attract higher quality projects. Brad’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betterbradvisser Gro’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gro.agency Gro’s Offer https://builder.groagency.co/vsl DisclaimerThis podcast does not constitute professional advice (financial, legal or otherwise) and you should seek your own professional advice where required. By listening to and/or accessing this podcast you acknowled...
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How To Make Profit Without Stress | David Stark #77
Send us a textJoin us this week on the Better Builder podcast with David Stark, Founder of Stark Building. David, an award-winning builder, shares the mindset that drives his business, where his "I'll prove you wrong" attitude pushes him to work solo and make hard work look easy. He discusses the crucial role of luck in finding a good apprenticeship, the challenge of working with less "red tape" in London, and how he channels his competitive spirit into high-intensity endurance sports like Ironman. This episode reveals the dedication, discipline, and unique challenges of running an independent, quality-focused construction company. Better Builder Podcast is made possible by our partners, ForteForte - https://forte.co.nz/homeowners Social Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betterbuilderpodcast Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbuilderpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/betterbuilderstudio LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-builder-podcast Linktree - https://linktr.ee/betterbuilderpodcast Better Builder is hosted by Brad Visser. Brad is the CEO and founder of Gro, a builder centric agency that helps custom home builders attract higher quality projects. Brad’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betterbradvisser Gro’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gro.agency Gro’s Offer https://builder.groagency.co/vsl DisclaimerThis podcast does not constitute professional advice (financial, legal or otherwise) and you should seek your own professional advice where required. By listening to and/or accessing this podcast you acknowled...
Better Builder Podcast is made possible by our partners, ForteForte - https://forte.co.nz/homeownersSocial Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betterbuilderpodcastTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbuilderpodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/betterbuilderstudioLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-builder-podcastLinktree - https://linktr.ee/betterbuilderpodcastBetter Builder is hosted by Brad Visser. Brad is the CEO and founder of Gro, a builder centric agency that helps custom home builders convert higher quality projects. Brad’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bradvisser01/?hl=enGro's SocialsGro’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gro.agencyGro's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@groagencyGro’s website https://groagency.co/ + https://www.gro.video/Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute professional advice (financial, legal or otherwise) and you should seek your own professional advice where required. By listening to and/or accessing this podcast you acknowledge this, and you acknowledge that no warranty, guarantee or representation is made as to the accuracy of any information featured in this podcast. Any third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of this podcast, and no warranty, guarantee or representation is made as to the accuracy or completeness of any content contained in any third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this podcast.
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