From pouring concrete with his brothers to building game-changing construction tech - Daniel Ouliaris' story is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention.

Starting with just a $30K loan from mom and a Barina with screens hanging out the window, Daniel and his brothers scaled their Melbourne concreting business to $15M/year with 130 employees. But when COVID hit, everything changed.

In this raw and honest conversation, Daniel reveals:

• How getting constantly screwed by builders inspired a tech solution
• The brutal reality of laying off 110 workers in 3 weeks
• His battle with depression and the surprising way his best mate helped him recover
• Why they chose to pay every subcontractor even when they could have walked away
• How their construction software saved one client $180K in a single dispute
• Behind-the-scenes look at raising $1M for a tech startup
• The actual costs and challenges of building software as a tradie

Whether you're a tradie tired of getting squeezed by builders, an entrepreneur facing tough times, or someone interested in the construction-tech revolution, this episode delivers powerful insights about business, mental health, and turning industry pain into opportunity.