In this episode of The Business of Developing, we dive deep into the real reasons builders and investors hold themselves back from becoming property developers. Hint; It’s not always the feasibility or funding…
We talk on:

👉🏾 The real reason builders stay stuck swinging a hammer instead of developing property

👉🏾 How to break free from perfectionism and just get started

👉🏾 Smart ways to access funding—even if you think you have no money

👉🏾 How to shift your identity from tradie to developer (and why it matters)

👉🏾 Real talk on fear, failure, and why inaction costs you more than any mistake

👉🏾 A mindset shift that could add 6–7 figures to your future

👉🏾 Proven tips to transition while still running your building business

If you're serious about shifting from job site to development site, this episode is your blueprint.

00:00:00 – Intro: Why Most Builders Stay Stuck

00:00:28 – How to Make Time for Property Development

00:01:26 – Biggest Fears Holding Builders Back

00:02:21 – Mindset Shift: Turning Fear into Fuel

00:03:15 – How to Reframe Negative Thoughts

00:05:48 – Why Personal Struggles Create Strong Developers

00:06:45 – Stop Waiting: Action Over Perfection

00:10:49 – The Perfectionism Trap in Development

00:11:50 – Why Experience Beats Waiting for the Perfect Deal

00:12:54 – How Vision and Brand Influence Your Growth

00:15:28 – Creating vs. Contracting: Where the Joy Is

00:16:50 – How to Handle Worst-Case Scenarios in Projects

00:18:08 – Building a Brand that Attracts Opportunity

00:20:28 – No Money? Here’s How Builders Can Still Start

00:25:21 – Development Finance Explained (Without the Jargon)

00:27:55 – Capitalized Interest: The Funding Hack Builders Need

00:30:45 – Why Time Kills Deals (and How to Stay on Track)

00:31:44 – From Builder to Developer: Shifting Your Identity

00:38:26 – The Role of Relationships in Property Success

00:42:59 – Small Dev Companies = Big Profit (Here’s Why)

The business of developing with Ryan Bultitude & Justin Hill speaks on all things property, development, business, finance and building.

Justin Hill is an Australian property developer, and director of JSH Projects, a leading construction & development business on the Central Coast, NSW.

Ryan Bultitude is a finance expert, and director of The Elite Builder, an online business & finance coaching platform that transitions builders into developers in as little as 12 months.

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