Most builders talk about systems.

Few talk about bravery.

In this episode, we sit down again with Candice — a state manager in the insurance building space who leads thousands of projects each year, often at the worst moment in a homeowner’s life.

This isn’t a conversation about policies or process.

It’s about leadership under pressure.

We talk about:

• Why her word for 2026 is bravery
• How to handle hard conversations without damaging culture
• Why leadership doesn’t have to be lonely
• The emotional load builders carry (and rarely speak about)
• What “healthy” really means in a building business
• Why preparation, mindset and humility matter more than ego

Candice shares openly about childhood adversity, self-doubt, mentorship, and the reality that even strong leaders have days where they are hanging by a thread.

If you run a building company.

If you lead a team.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of responsibility sitting on your chest.

This one will stay with you.

Practical. Honest. Grounded.

Most builders think surface protection is about avoiding a few scratches.

Nick from Goop Guys sees it differently.

In this episode, we unpack why protecting glass, frames, benchtops and baths during construction is not just a cost decision — it is a reputation decision.

Nick brings a rare perspective. He has worked in construction-adjacent industries, built his own homes, and experienced first-hand what damage and delays feel like from a client’s point of view. That experience shapes how he thinks about integrity, defects and the long-term impact of “small” oversights.

We cover:

• Why reactive repairs quietly erode profit

• The hidden cost of delays when custom materials are damaged

• How defects strain builder–trade relationships

• Why proactive protection should be built into job costings

• The link between maintenance focus and award-winning builders

• Sustainability, waste, and what the industry overlooks on site

There is a strong theme throughout this conversation: being proactive.

Not just to save money.

Not just to avoid defects.

But to protect trust.

For volume builders and custom builders alike, this episode is a reminder that the final 5 percent of a build often defines the entire client experience.

If you care about delivery, reputation, and long-term brand value — this one is worth your time.

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Builders do not struggle because they lack skill.

They struggle because admin compounds as they grow.

In this solo episode, Aaron breaks down five practical automations that can save serious time each week and reduce unnecessary overhead as your business scales.

This is not about adding complexity.

It is about creating consistency.

You will hear:

• Why admin pressure compounds between five and twenty homes a year
• How lead nurturing automation prevents digital enquiries from going cold
• Why project management systems reduce trade friction and scheduling chaos
• How financial workflows improve clarity and cash flow control
• Why digital signing tools remove avoidable delays
• And how client communication automation can strengthen your reputation long after handover

This episode is for builders who want better systems, not bigger headaches.

If you are feeling stretched by admin, chasing trades, or constantly reacting instead of planning, this conversation will help you think differently about where your time is going.

Clear systems create better delivery.

And better delivery builds trust.

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Not every good business needs to scale.

Some just need to care.

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, we sit down with Ryan O’Leary, a Bribie Island tiler known for his craftsmanship, straight talk, and unapologetic belief that “average is the enemy.”

Ryan shares what it really looks like to build a sustainable trade business without chasing size, volume, or hype — and why pride in the finished product still matters more than growth metrics.

We talk about:

• Why staying small and selective has worked better than scaling
• How culture, humour, and banter keep teams engaged long term
• The danger of rushing jobs just to stay busy
• What builders do that makes a trade’s job easier — or harder
• Why caring about details is as much about self-respect as it is quality

This is not a polished success story.

It’s an honest conversation about enjoying the work, backing your standards, and building a reputation that lasts — even if it means saying no to growth.

Who this episode is for:

Builders and trades who want to do great work, enjoy their days on site, and build a business that fits their life — not the other way around.

Builders don’t struggle because they lack skill.

They struggle because capacity gets stretched.

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, we sit down with Anisha and Nayan from Scale Up Smart to break down the five roles builders are most commonly delegating — and why those roles matter more than most realise.

Drawing on real data from builders across Australia, we unpack where time is actually being lost day to day, and how poor delegation quietly creates stress, errors, and stalled growth.

This conversation covers:

• Why estimating is often the first and most critical role to delegate
• How admin and drafting quietly drain momentum and headspace
• The real impact of weak customer service and communication on trust and reputation
• Why marketing and CRM systems fail when builders don’t have support
• How delegation isn’t about “outsourcing everything”, but protecting focus and cash flow

This episode is practical, grounded, and based on what builders are actually experiencing on the ground — not theory.

If you’re busy, capable, and still feeling stretched, this conversation will help you see what to let go of first so you can focus on building, leading, and growing sustainably.

Who this episode is for:

Residential builders who are busy, under pressure, and want to scale without burning out.

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Peter Wood has spent more than four decades inside Australian residential construction, from carpentry and site management through to senior leadership across large-scale housing delivery.

In this episode, Peter shares the lessons that have shaped his career, why integrity still matters more than systems, and what it really takes to deliver housing at scale in today’s market.

We cover land supply constraints, infrastructure delays, the pressure this places on builders and trades, and why reputation still travels faster than any CV. Peter also gives a clear-eyed view on growth, acquisitions, lifestyle communities, and the realities of operating across Queensland and New South Wales.

This is a grounded conversation for builders and industry leaders who want to understand how leadership, planning, and delivery actually intersect on the ground — without spin, and without shortcuts.

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This week on The Good Builder Podcast, we break down five key headlines shaping the reality for builders right now.

From new social and affordable housing opportunities in Western Australia, to plumbing skills investment in regional Queensland, to what NSW workers compensation reform means for cost certainty.

We also look at:

• Why government housing pipelines matter for builder planning
• What new training infrastructure could mean for future labour supply
• The role mature age apprentices may play in easing skills pressure
• How builders are rethinking cash flow and payment systems

This episode is about understanding what’s happening, why it matters, and how builders can respond in practical ways.

Clear, calm, and builder-first.
 No noise. Just the headlines that matter.

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Everyone talks about building trust, picking platforms, and “doing marketing properly”.

Very few show you what that actually looks like in the real world.

In this Monday episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Aaron Ng breaks down the real-life case study behind Avondale Homes – a Southeast Queensland builder that went from a standing start to $20–24 million turnover by year three.

No theory. No buzzwords. No agency spin.

Just five practical rules that shaped every decision:

• Being brutally clear on the offer
• Knowing the customer better than anyone else
• Building trust and attention before spending on ads
• Focusing on fewer platforms and executing properly
• Getting creative and leveraging suppliers instead of big budgets

At the start, Avondale had one landing page, Google Ads, and Instagram – and still generated 120–150 leads per month.

If you’re a builder who wants growth without fluff, this episode ties together weeks of podcast lessons into one clear, real-world blueprint you can actually use.

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In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Aaron sits down with Drew from Increase Construction to tackle a problem nearly every builder faces — chasing more work instead of the right work.

They unpack why flooding your inbox with leads is rarely the answer, how starting with a clear revenue target changes everything, and why capacity, people, and positioning matter just as much as marketing spend.

This conversation cuts through the noise around ads, software, and quick fixes, and instead focuses on practical fundamentals: understanding where your business is in its lifecycle, attracting better clients, building trust through smarter communication, and putting systems in place that support long-term growth.

If you are a builder feeling stretched, stuck, or unsure what to say yes or no to, this episode will help you reset, refocus, and build with confidence.

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Australia is under pressure to build more homes, faster.

But speed alone is not the answer.

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Aaron Ng sits down with Dayne Hutchinson, founder of Nordic Construction Systems, to explore what Australia can learn from Sweden’s construction model.

Dayne has spent years working in northern Sweden, building homes in some of the harshest climates on earth. In that environment, poor systems are not an option. Precision, prefabrication, and performance are built into the process.

Together, they unpack:

• Why Sweden embraced prefabrication decades ago
• How climate forced better systems, not shortcuts
• The real differences between Australian and Nordic building culture
• How prefab and offsite construction can improve speed, quality, and margins
• Why better homes are not about trends, but systems and discipline

This is not a sales pitch for modular building.

It is a grounded conversation about productivity, quality, and what it actually takes to build better homes at scale.

If you are a builder thinking about capacity, efficiency, or the future of residential construction in Australia, this episode will challenge how you think about delivery.

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