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Episode 64 - Building Software for Construction with Matt Perrott from BuildPass


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In this episode of the Build Hatch Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear from Matt Perrott from BuildPass.  

In this episode we talk about:

  • Matt grew up in Victoria with lots of outside activities and was a hands-on young man.
  • After school, he did a Batchelor of commerce with the goals of becoming a Civil Engineer.
  • Realising that a career in commerce was not as exciting as first thought, Matt became interested in start-up business’.
  • 5 years ago, Matt was in the midst of a social media boom and changed tactics to study software.
  • Matt’s software degree was a challenge and at times daunting, however, ‘like anything you bite off small pieces and you will make progress'.
  • Matt’s first exposure to the construction tech world.
  • Finding a niche, applying existing technology and working towards changing people’s lives.
  • The ‘why’ behind BuildPass and the work that they do.
  • Matt deliberately spent the first few months of business researching and understanding problems in the construction industry to determine whether his product would actually solve these problems.
  • Designing software is the easy part – it is working out whether or not people will actually want the solution you are selling.
  • Learning and listening to create a product that will naturally market itself through warm leads rather than hard marketing strategies.
  • The practical benefits of using Build Pass as someone who works in construction.
  • The more data you can capture in one place, the easier it is to keep records.
  • Matt explains the subscription pricing model.
  • Keeping current client’s happy before expanding, to ensure longevity and a high-quality product.
  • A balanced partner, methodical thinking and a structured systematic rollout has been the key BuildPass’ success thus far.
  • QR Codes, ticket wallet integrations, sharing capabilities and the value of these electronic systems.
  • Outside of work, Matt is an avid surfer and passionate about his local life-saving clubs.
  • The advantages of BuildPass, not only for Builders, but sub-contractors and all other trades.

Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with Matt Perrott from BuildPass. 

 

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Build HatchBy Aaron Kyle