In this episode  of the  Build Hatch Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear from  married dynamic duo  Jack and Claire Burke  from  Muse Built.   

In this episode we talk about:  

• The origins of Muse Built  owned and operated by Jack and Claire Burke. 
• Jack and Claire both grew up in the Hunter Valley NSW and met through Jack’s brother 10 years go. 
• Jack is a third-generation builder and still works  regularly  with  family. 
• Following school, Jack  took a gap year and  travelled. During this  time, he decided to step  out on his own  and  started  his building company.   
• Claire’s father  owns a Safety Consultancy  Firm in which  Claire has worked  since graduating from school.  
• Adopting  Claire’s  safety industry  experience and  office management to work with Jack at Muse Built. 
• Highlights from Jack’s  first project. 
• Jack’s favourite part of running a building company is working in a positive  team environment. 
• The marketing  strategies of  Muse Built. 
• The pros and cons of working  in the business as a  husband and wife team. 
• The future for Muse  Built and plans  for expansion. 
• Jack sees the  importance of camaraderie between  other builders  and sub-contractors.  
• Managing the  mixture of  fixed and variable  contracts  with clients.  
• Jack’s tips for working with other  trades and contractors. 
• Loving what you do  is a marker for success.  
• The Mayfield renovation project that Claire and Jack  took on two years ago. 
• Being able to adapt and pivot  is essential.  
• The thrill of seeing the owner happy with their  completed  project.  
• Jack and Claire’s advice to young carpenters looking to transform into a builder. 
• The difference in mindset when working on construction  vs  business. 
• Business is almost an obsession for Jack and Claire. 
• Grounding yourself and re-setting with time away from the business. 

Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with  Jack and Claire Burke  from Muse Built.  

Links:  

Muse Built  

Follow @musebuilt on Instagram  

Build Hatch