From iconic hospitality venues to major business acquisitions, Matt Baird has helped shape Geelong's food, lifestyle and events scene. We unpack the risks, the growth, family life and the lessons behind building some of the region's most recognised brands.

Catch our latest episode here: Ryan Darling | Behind Every Great Home

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This week on Built For This, we're joined by Ryan Darling, founder of RLD Design & Building. From growing up around construction in Apollo Bay to designing custom homes across Geelong and the Surf Coast, we unpack business, family, regional growth and what makes a home truly functional—not just beautiful.
Connect with Ryan: linkedin/ryandarling
RLD Design: rlddesignbuilding.com
Catch our latest episode here: Arjun Paliwal | The Investor Everyone's Listening To
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Today on Built For This, we sit down with Arjun Paliwal, Founder & CEO of InvestorKit.

From building a $20M+ property portfolio to leading one of Australia's largest property advisory businesses, Arjun shares his insights on investing, leadership, resilience and the mindset required to create long-term wealth.

Connect with Arjun: linkedin.com/in/propertybuyersagent
Find out more: investorkit.com.au/
Catch our latest episode here: Damian Fletcher | First Property at 19 to a Multi-Million Dollar Portfolio
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Today on Built For This, we chat with Damian Fletcher from BFP Property Group about investing, buyer psychology and what he's seeing in today's property market. From buying his first property at 19 to building a multi-million dollar portfolio, Damian shares plenty of practical insights along the way.
BFP Property Group: https://bfpproperty.com/
Catch our latest episode here: Fraser Lack | More Than Just Real Estate
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Today on Built For This, we sit down with Fraser Lack — Associate Director at Biggin & Scott Port Melbourne, Australian Survivor contestant and one of real estate’s most recognisable young faces.
We dive into ambition, confidence, criticism, relationships and the realities of building a personal brand in the public eye. A raw conversation about growth, resilience and backing yourself when it feels like no one else does.
Connect with Fraser: @fraserlack
Catch our latest episode here: Unpack With Us | The Budget vs Reality
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The headlines say one thing, but what are buyers and sellers actually doing? Join us as we unpack the latest Budget changes, market sentiment and the trends we're seeing firsthand in today's property market.
Catch our latest guest episode here: Nicole Doherty | Building What The System Was Missing
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Today on Built For This, we’re joined by Nicole Doherty, CEO & Managing Director of Empowered Liveability.
From taking over a failing care business in her 20s to becoming a leader in disability housing and support, Nicole shares her journey through business, motherhood, neurodiversity and building something with real purpose.
Connect with Nicole: https://au.linkedin.com/in/nicolemakindoherty
Learn more about Empowered Liveability: @empowered_liveability
Catch our latest episode here: Jack Henderson | "The Greedy Landlord"
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In this episode of Built For This, we sit down with Jack Henderson — property investor, entrepreneur and one of the most talked about names in the game right now. From being labelled a “greedy landlord” to building serious success at a young age, Jack opens up about perception, pressure, money, ambition and why success looks different for everyone.
Connect with Jack: @jackchenderson
Henderson Advocacy: https://info.henderson.com.au/
Catch our latest episode here: Andrew Paterson | Structure Over Everything
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This week on Built For This, we sit down with Andrew Paterson, Partner at Aussiewide Financial Services, to break down what really matters in lending right now. From structuring your debt properly to spotting opportunities in today’s market, Andrew shares his insights.
Connect with Andrew: https://au.linkedin.com/in/andrew-paterson-7938b133
Aussie Wide Financial Services: https://aussiewidefs.com.au/
Catch our latest guest episode here: Greg Brydon | Performing Under Pressure
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We’re sitting down with Greg Brydon, General Manager of Apollo Auctions. From bidding strategies to buyer psychology, this is your inside guide to auction day - along with his unfiltered thoughts on the Victorian market and regulations.
Connect with Greg: @gb.auctioneer
Apollo Auctions: www.apolloauctions.com.au
Catch our latest guest episode here: Gareth Kent | Inside The Property Market
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