I'm The Gaffer

Knowing What You Know Now… What Would You Do Different?” 6 Powerful Answers from Construction Leaders


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What would the top construction leaders change if they could go back in time? We asked 6 incredible guests on I’m The Gaffer the toughest curveball question: “Knowing what you know now… what would you do different?”

Raw, honest, no-BS answers from real builders who’ve been through the fire.

Featured Guests & Their Biggest Lessons:

00:00 Intro – The Curveball Question

00:13 Lucy Clarke – Ask for help sooner – don’t be a lone ranger

01:43 Wally Adamchik – Save money earlier, don’t drink it away

03:13 Ray Mellor-Pike – Spend less time in investment banking burnout

05:34 Tom O’Toole – Learn detachment earlier – stop emotional decisions

07:16 Ciaran Brennan – Be fairer & speak up when it mattered

09:55 Hustro.com sponsor & final thoughts from Gavin


If you’re running (or dreaming of running) a construction business, these lessons will save you years of pain.


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Which answer hit you hardest? Drop it in the comments! Full episodes → Search “I’m The Gaffer” on YouTube/Spotify/Apple Podcasts.


I'm The Gaffer, hosted by industry expert Gavin Coyle, is the essential podcast for construction people, offering insider insights, expert interviews, and actionable strategies to blueprint unprecedented success in the dynamic world of construction. Whether you are still ‘on the tools’, just getting started, a seasoned site manager focused on large-scale project management, or a fast-growth building industry entrepreneur/developer, this podcast is for you.

Gavin's guests, ranging from influential thought leaders to boots-on-the-ground practitioners, share their stories, successes, and failures, and offer invaluable lessons and tips, allowing you to have a 360-degree view of the construction landscape. This podcast is a must-have shared learning space for any person looking to achieve success in the building industry.

As a construction person, this podcast is your go-to source for navigating the complexities of the construction industry, where success is not just built; it's crafted with precision, passion, and the right knowledge.


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I'm The GafferBy Gavin Coyle