In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Az sits down with Shane Lutze, Managing Director of Cresco Australia, to unpack how true partnerships can transform the building game. From his roots in mining and motorsport engineering through to founding Cresco, Shane shares how innovation, collaboration, and calm leadership have become his blueprint for success.

We dive into Cresco’s journey from a one-man consultancy to a national solutions partner, the role of BIAX foundations in reshaping slab design, and why builders like RYSE rave about working with Shane’s team as an extension of their own.

If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like when suppliers, engineers, and builders genuinely pull in the same direction, this conversation bottles it. It’s a story of trust, teamwork, and raising the bar for the entire construction industry.

To find out more about Shane & Cresco Australia visit: https://www.cresco-group.com.au/

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Aaron Ng sits down with Bruce Robb to unpack the essential ingredients for starting and strengthening a building business. From crafting a clear vision and mission to defining your unique selling proposition, Bruce outlines how to build with purpose, not just on site, but behind the scenes.

They dive into business models, customer journeys, financial strategies, brand development and how the right tech plan ties it all together. Whether you’re starting out or sharpening your systems, this conversation is a must-listen for builders who want to grow with clarity and consistency.

Key Takeaways:

• Why your vision should drive every business decision
• How to stand out with a real USP (not just ‘quality homes’)
• What a solid business model looks like in construction
• Why mapping the client experience gives you a competitive edge
• The role of tech and systems in running a smoother operation
• Why process matters as much as product

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction to Building Business Fundamentals

02:28 – Establishing Vision and Mission

05:33 – Understanding Unique Selling Proposition

08:25 – Developing a Business Model

11:46 – Mapping Customer Journey and Processes

14:35 – Creating a Financial and Brand Strategy

17:23 – Implementing Technology Plans

20:28 – Conclusion and Future Insights

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Aaron sits down with Alan Brannick, founder of The New Home Electrical Specialist and one of the first partners to back The Good Builder. Alan shares how his team takes stress off builders by streamlining electrical planning, managing client interactions, and delivering smooth, efficient processes from start to finish.

From navigating feast-or-famine workloads with agility, to embedding communication as a core value, Alan explains why the builder experience matters just as much as the end product. He also opens up about his passion for apprenticeships, family culture in business, and what it means to be a “good builder” in today’s industry.

If you’re a builder looking to work smarter, foster better trade partnerships, and grow with people who genuinely care about client experience, this is one you won’t want to miss.

Before he was leading sales growth at Creation Homes, Tony Gall was courtside coaching Victorian state basketball teams and running junior development camps for Australia. That background in coaching and people development now underpins his leadership in the building industry, from his early days at AV Jennings, through years with Metricon, to helping scale one of Queensland’s fastest-growing builders.

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Tony talks about the lessons he carried from sport into business: why the right team matters more than any individual star, how to recruit and coach salespeople for long-term results, and what he learned working inside some of the biggest and most respected names in Australian home building.

We also dive into display strategies, sales processes, and what it takes to create a culture that actually lasts in construction. For builders and business owners looking for practical insight into leadership, growth and building trust with clients, this episode is a playbook worth studying.

Australia’s building industry is caught in a squeeze — not enough tradies to hit ambitious housing targets, yet record immigration fuelling housing demand. In this week’s Monday Brief, we dig into the paradox and what it means for builders.

We’ll also break down:

• The latest Housing Accord approval numbers and what they signal for supply.
• Goop Guys’ 25th birthday at Australia Zoo and what their journey means for builders.
• Emerging construction technologies — hype vs help.
• Tony Gall’s leadership tip for site coaching.
• What’s coming up this week on The Good Builder, including the launch of our Business Directory.

Stay sharp, stay informed — this is your 10-minute kick-off for the week.

#TheGoodBuilder #ConstructionNews #HomeBuilding #Immigration #TradieShortage #HousingCrisis #SkilledTrades #HousingAccord #BuildingApprovals #FutureOfConstruction #ConstructionTechnology #BuilderTips #LeadershipInConstruction #AustralianBuilders #BuildingCommunity #GoopGuys

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, we sit down with Candice, Queensland State Manager at Advanced Buildings & Restoration, to uncover a side of construction most never see.

From major weather events to meth labs, trauma clean-ups to fire restoration, Candice and her team show up when people are at their absolute worst, and help them rebuild.

Her story is powerful. From humble beginnings in South Africa to leading one of the most high-pressure teams in the building industry, Candice brings a rare blend of grit, heart, and humility to her role.

We talk about:

• What it really takes to lead through chaos
• Building trust with trades and clients after disaster
• How women are reshaping the building industry
• The culture she’s built — and why walking the floor matters
• What makes a good builder (hint: it’s not just the tools)

If you work in construction, leadership, or just want to hear what true resilience looks like — this is the episode for you.

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What do stand-up comedy, gold medals in Jiu-Jitsu, and scaling one of Australia’s fastest-growing home builders have in common?

Alex Quirke.

In this episode, Az sits down with the high-performance enigma behind AVIA Homes’ explosive growth — and dives into the routines, mindset, and values that drive him. From civil construction to comedy nights, from raising his daughter as a single dad to helping AVIA deliver hundreds of homes a year — Alex shares how discipline, transparency, and a genuine love for people have shaped his journey.

We explore:

• His journey from civil sites to the sales floor
• How martial arts shaped his resilience
• What makes AVIA Homes different (and why the industry is watching)
• His take on leadership, integrity, and builder trust
• Why transparency — not tech — is AVIA’s real superpower

Whether you’re a builder, a business leader, or just someone looking to get more out of life — Alex’s story is one worth tuning in for.

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🔗 https://thegoodbuilder.com.au/podcast

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In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Az breaks down the exact structure of a landing page that turns ad clicks into real enquiries.

Most builders are wasting money sending Google Ads or Facebook Ads traffic to their homepage. A proper landing page does one thing — converts.

You’ll learn:

• Why every landing page needs a single goal
• How to match your ad promise to your headline
• What to include above the fold for maximum impact
• The difference between features and benefits (and how to write them)
• How to use social proof to build trust fast
• The importance of mobile-first design and tracking
• Easy tools and AI prompts to build landing pages without a developer

Whether you’re running ads now or planning to, this episode gives you the blueprint to build landing pages that actually work.

In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Az is joined by Anisha and Nayan from Scale Up Smart to unpack some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing Australia’s construction industry.

The conversation dives into the rise of modular building and why it’s becoming a serious solution for housing supply. They explore how outsourcing can help builders overcome labour shortages, improve estimating accuracy, and free up time for project management.

Anisha and Nayan share how Scale Up Smart partners with builders to provide specialised resources that support growth, efficiency, and resilience, all while helping avoid the burnout that too many in the industry face.

From shifting builder mindsets to the ripple effect of better business decisions, this is an episode packed with insights for anyone looking to run a smarter, more sustainable construction business.

Plus, Scale Up Smart are offering our community a 30-day free trial to see the benefits for yourself.

#TheGoodBuilder #ModularBuilding #ConstructionIndustry #Outsourcing #BuilderResources #ScaleUpSmart #BusinessEfficiency #Estimating #ProjectManagement #BuilderMindset

This week on The Good Builder Podcast, we’re breaking down the boldest moves in Aussie construction right now:

• WA’s five-week prefab homes – are they the future of faster, smarter building?
• The government’s new apprentice milestone payments – will they actually stop tradies walking off the tools?
• And the wild “spare bedroom tax” idea – yep, it was actually floated… and it’s copped a hiding on social media.

Plus, a shoutout to this week’s partner, Lauxes Grates, and a spotlight on Makayla, one of the rising stars of the building game and a force in the next generation of tradies. Her story’s live now at thegoodbuilder.com.au, go check it out.