In Part 1 of this insightful episode, Luke and Dean chat with Matt O'Grady, known on Instagram as @mog_builds of Zanetto Builders, about his journey from a building apprenticeship to advocating for high-performance and Passive House construction. Matt shares hard-earned lessons from running his own construction business, the value of business coaching, and how he rebuilt his career to focus on energy-efficient, sustainable homes. This episode covers everything from the challenges of moisture management to the importance of Passive House standards, setting the stage for even more insights in Part 2 next week. Don't miss this episode out!

Chapters:

00:00 What Are High-Performance Houses?

00:48 Meet the Hosts and Matt O'Grady

01:28 How Matt Transitioned from Apprenticeship to Business Ownership

03:38 Lessons from the Building Industry's Challenges

05:26 How Business Coaching Helped Matt Overcome Stress

06:49 Why Matt Calls His Comeback a "Second Apprenticeship"

16:05 A Closer Look at Matt's Current Projects

20:48 How Matt Discovered Passive House Construction

22:09 Why Moisture Management Is Key in Building

23:53 Achieving the Pinnacle: Passive House Standards

27:08 Wrapping Up Part 1 and a Teaser for What's Next

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