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Mitch Fleming has years of experience in residential building and is a skilled insitu concrete specialist. After learning from many experienced builders and business owners, Mitch started Te Arai Builders, a residential building company operating in Te Arai & Mangawhai that specialises in new home builds and high-quality renovations. Growing up in Northland, Mitch enjoys many outdoor activities such as surfing, rugby, and spearfishing, and has been practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu for 2 and a half years.

In this episode, we sat down with Mitch and chatted about his experience in the concrete industry, his advice on starting a business, and how jiu-jitsu has helped him become a better business owner.

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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.

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Welcome to the second episode of our monthly bonus series: Better Builder Apprentice, where we invite builders, business owners, and apprentices to talk about all things apprenticeship! 

In this episode, we sat down with Marcus Copson, who is a third-year builder apprentice, and chatted about his apprenticeship journey, the struggles of modern apprentices, and what they can do to succeed in the future.

Apprentice sponsor: http://buildersacademy.co.nz/

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/betterbuilderstudio

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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

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Scott Thrupp is a third-generation builder, tertiary qualified in Construction Management and has over 20 years of experience in the industry. In 2012, he founded his own construction company, Ninety45, which undertakes architectural builds, new homes, custom landscapes, pools, and extensive renovation projects. With extensive construction knowledge and a passion for planning, Scott oversees the day-to-day running of the business, its growth, and all projects being undertaken. 

In this episode, we sat down with Scott and chatted about his struggles as a business owner, how he manages people in his company, and his view on current trends in the building industry.

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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

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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 inform...

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Ollie Tuck entered the building industry as a labourer when he was 17 years old, where he discovered his love for the work and soon progressed into an apprentice. After completing his apprenticeship, Ollie moved to London on an O.E and continued working in the industry, moving into project management running high-end renovations. Once he returned to New Zealand, Ollie began work for the same company he had completed his apprenticeship with, this time as a project manager working on projects in Auckland and Northland. In 2017, Ollie and his wife took a leap of faith and started Oliver Tuck Construction, which quickly became a well-known and respected company due to their honesty, creativity, and dedication to quality.

In this episode, we sat down with Ollie and chatted about what got him into the building, what makes a great building business, and some misconceptions about the industry.

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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

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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 inform...

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Matt Farrell has over 20 years of experience in the building industry in both New Zealand and London. He is the founder of Intact Construction, which specialises in building exceptional homes in and around Auckland. Over the years, Intact has built a solid reputation with their clients for their dedication to delivering the highest standard of work and integrity, with most projects coming from recommendations and repeat clients.

In this episode, we sat down with Matt to chat about his experience in overseas building, how he has grown his business, and the best marketing method for builders.

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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

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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 inform...

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Troy Jury has been in the trade business since he was 15. Working from the bottom of the food chain, Troy found himself learning from many skilled carpenters and tradesmen. The knowledge he gained from his apprenticeship helped him start his own business, QBS, in 2011, dedicated to delivering high-quality and innovative building solutions to its clients. Over the next decade, QBS has turned from a small-time business into one of the most well-known building companies in New Zealand, even being awarded the most searched building company in the country on Archipro in 2021 and 2022. At the same time, Troy himself has become an icon among New Zealand builders.

In this episode, we sat down with Troy and chatted about his building journey, the mistakes he made along the way, and why he chose to grow his business slowly and steadily.

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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

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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 inform...

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Welcome to the first episode of this brand-new bonus series, where we invite builders, business owners, and apprentices to chat about all things apprenticeship! The new series, titled Better Builder Apprentice, will be dropping once a month on top of the weekly regular episodes!

On this first episode, we sat down with Chris Barnett, founder of CBC Group, to chat about his experience and view on modern-day apprentices, the process of New Zealand apprenticeships, and why he uses Builders Academy as the primary training institution for his apprentices.

Apprentice sponsor: buildersacademy.co.nz

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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betterbuilderpodcast

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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

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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 inform...

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Shaun Higgins has been a building since he was 15 years old. After working in Europe for a few years and trading ideas with builders there, he realised two things that changed his approach to building forever. The first is that New Zealand homes aren’t as energy-efficient or high-performing as they should be. And the second is how important it is to keep our homeland healthy for future generations. In response to this, Shaun founded Higgs Building Co., a family-fun business aiming to create homes and renovations that are dry and healthy without a big environmental footprint. Each project they complete sets a new standard for building in New Zealand.

In this episode, we sat down with Shaun to chat about new innovations in the building business, how he got into building, and how to be an effective leader in a the industry.

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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

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 inform...

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Ross Bannon is a pioneer of the concrete industry in New Zealand, being one of the first in the country to develop their own concrete system. Ross founded Bannon Construction in 1999, specialising in building high-end architectural concrete homes. From using block and precast initially, to using insitu poured concrete more recently. Because of Ross' experience in working with concrete and his commitment to quality, Bannon Construction has partnered with some of NZ's most respected architects and their high-profile clients in the past 30 years.

In this episode, we sat down with Ross to chat about his insight into working with concrete, how he developed his systems for using concrete in building, and the lessons he learned from his long career in the business.

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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

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 inform...

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Jeff Vivian and his two brothers founded Vivian Construction, which deals with commercial, fit-out, and high-end residential construction projects. After 7 years, Vivian Construction has grown into a multi-8-figure business through its commitment to quality, consistency, and its generalist approach to targeting both residential and commercial markets. 

In this episode, we sat down with Jeff and chatted about the reason behind his company's success, his view on recession, and the pros and cons of running a family business.

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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

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 inform...