Life is hard. Are you making it harder than it needs to be?

In this solo episode, Duayne gets real about one of the biggest problems facing Australians today and it's not the economy. We're living beyond our means, chasing things we don't need, trying to impress people we don't even know, and wondering why we're anxious, burnt out, and broke.

There's no cost of living crisis. There's a spending crisis.

Duayne breaks down why so many tradies and builders are caught in the trap of keeping up with the Joneses. Doom scrolling Instagram, comparing themselves to other businesses that look like they're killing it but are drowning in bad debt behind the scenes.

The message is simple. Life will always be hard. It's up to you to choose your hard.

💡 In this episode you'll hear about:

    Why material possessions are making your life harder, not better
    The truth about debt and the difference between good and bad
    Why social media is lying to you about success
    How to stop living for others and start building a life you actually want

This podcast exists to help everyone in the construction industry thrive and not just survive. If you're a builder, tradie, or anyone in construction who wants to level up their life and business, this one's for you.

#australianbuilder  #buildingindustry  #tradie  #AustralianTrades #constructionbusiness  #buildsmarter #costofliving  #australia  #smallbusiness  #entrepreneur  #buildinglife

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🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com 

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Check out Matt and his work:
🔹M Brown Building and Construction - https://mbrownbuilding.com/
🔹Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brownbuildingandconstruction/

Check out Duayne’s other projects:
🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com
🔹 D Pearce Constructions — https://dpearceconstructions.com.au
🔹 QuoteEaze — https://quoteeaze.com/Free-Offer.html

Matt Brown from Brown Building sits down on Level Up to share his raw and honest journey — from growing up in a tiny 600-person country town in NSW, chasing NRL dreams with the Broncos, to building his own residential construction business in Southeast Queensland.

Matt opens up about the struggles most builders won't talk about: losing $250K on a job gone wrong, maxing out credit cards to pay his subbies, spending 7 years in court, working 80-90 hour weeks, and the heartbreaking loss of his son Fletcher. Through it all, he found a way to rebuild — selling his own home to pay debts, starting fresh, and eventually joining the Elevate community to level up his business and life.

This one hits different. If you're a builder or tradie going through tough times, this episode is for you.

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🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com 

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🔹DBD Constructions - https://dbdconstructions.com.au/
🔹Social Media — https://www.instagram.com/dbdconstructions

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🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com
🔹 D Pearce Constructions — https://dpearceconstructions.com.au
🔹 QuoteEaze — https://quoteeaze.com/Free-Offer.html

In this episode of Level Up, we sit down with Damian and Aly Dowling from DBD Constructions on the Tweed Coast.

Damian started as a 17-year-old chippy apprentice and built his business through word of mouth for years — but with no systems, no website, and no real business education, things got tough. After a serious health scare that landed him in hospital, and a major job falling through at the last minute, they knew something had to change.

Since joining the Live Life Build Elevate program, Damian and Aly have completely transformed how they run their business — from understanding their overheads for the first time, to implementing inquiry forms, building a pipeline, and finally getting their social media off the ground.

In this episode we cover:
🔨 Going from apprentice chippy to running your own building business
👫 Working together as a husband and wife team in construction
📉 What happens when you run a business without knowing your numbers
💔 Damian's heart scare and how it changed their priorities
🏔️ Lessons from hiking Australia's 10 highest peaks
🎯 How the right support network can change everything
📱 Why builders need to get on social media (and stop overthinking it)
🏗️ Their 10-year roadmap and plans to take on an apprentice

Whether you're a builder, tradie, or the partner behind the scenes keeping it all together — this one's for you.

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🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com 

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🔹Price a Plan - https://www.priceaplan.com.au/
🔹Social Media — https://www.instagram.com/haydnisnow
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Australian builders are wasting BILLIONS on quotes that go nowhere. In this episode, I sit down with Hayden Simmons from Price of Plan to expose the shocking truth about estimating in the construction industry.

🔨 THE REALITY:
• 82% of drawings never get built
• Builders quote 80+ jobs to win just 14
• One supplier quotes $1 BILLION to turn over $120M (18% success rate)
• Over 3,200 building businesses went insolvent last year

💡 THE SOLUTION:
Hayden reveals the game-changing approach that's helped builders achieve 70%+ win rates (some close to 100%). Learn how to:
✅ Quote LESS and win MORE
✅ Implement a pre-construction process that qualifies clients
✅ Save 40-80 hours per $1M project
✅ Get paid for your estimating work
✅ Build a sustainable, profitable business

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🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com 

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In this powerful conversation, Simone Essex from SX Constructions opens up about running an Aussie building business alongside her husband Steve while raising twins—including a daughter with Down Syndrome. From working for free in the early days to building a thriving construction company, Simone shares the raw truth about what it takes for couples to successfully work together in the building industry.

Whether you're an Aussie builder, a partner working in the construction business, or thinking about going into business with your spouse, this conversation will give you the honest insights you need to succeed.

Check out Simone and her work:
🔹SX - Constructions - https://sxconstructions.com.au/
🔹Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/sxconstructions/
🔹Instagram - www.instagram.com/sxconstructions/

Check out Duayne’s other projects:
🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com
🔹 D Pearce Constructions — https://dpearceconstructions.com.au
🔹 QuoteEaze — https://quoteeaze.com/Free-Offer.html

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🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com 

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It wasn't her career choice. In this solo episode, I tackle a topic that doesn't get talked about enough in construction: the unpaid labor crisis affecting wives and partners of builders and tradies. I share my own story of how my wife Camille went from a successful corporate career to working unpaid in my building business, the toll it took on our relationship, and the turning point that changed everything. 

If your partner helps with admin, bookkeeping, or any part of your business without proper compensation, this episode is a must-listen. It's time we stop expecting free labor and start valuing the women who are literally holding our industry together.

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 Oliver Foran is attempting the impossible: breaking the world record for the fastest human-powered journey from sea level to the summit of Mount Everest in just 60 days.

Starting at the Bay of Bengal in India, Ollie will cycle 1,150 kilometers through West Bengal, then trek through the Makalu National Park before summiting the world's tallest mountain. The current record? 67 days. Ollie's aiming for 60.

But this isn't just about breaking records.

After losing his mother to cancer at 16, Ollie struggled with mental health for years before finding his path through adventure and community. Now he's raising funds to build youth mental health gyms across Australia - safe spaces where young people can access help before they reach crisis point. 

Check out Oliver and stay updated on his journey:
🔹https://www.instagram.com/oliverforan/
🔹Climbing for Young Minds Donation - https://youturn.org.au/how-you-can-help/climbing-for-young-minds/

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I haven't spent a cent on marketing in my building business—and 80-90% of our clients come from FREE social media.

No Google Ads. No boosted posts. No marketing agency.

Just Instagram, Facebook, and being real.

In this episode, I break down exactly how I use free social media to attract high-quality clients who already trust me before we even meet. You don't need thousands of followers or fancy editing—you just need to start.

If you're a builder or tradie wasting money on ads that don't work, this one's for you.

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🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com 

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Most builders don’t fail because of their trade skills — they fail because they’re not ready for business, mindset, or marketing.

In this episode of Level Up, we sit down with Shea, a marketing podcast videographer who recently stepped out on his own, to talk about what builders actually need before going out on their own.

We cover:
• Why builders struggle in business
• The importance of marketing before you start
• Discipline, health, and resilience in leadership
• The mindset shift from worker to business owner

If you’re a builder or tradie thinking about starting a business, this episode will challenge how prepared you really are.

🎧 Listen. Learn. Level Up.

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🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com 

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