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Back to EpisodesThe Daily Dose #113 | Margins, Mentors and More Brickies: What’s Working for Builders Right Now
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In today’s episode of The Good Builder Podcast, we’re diving into what’s actually moving the needle for Aussie builders.
We kick things off with a look at how smart builders are improving margins without hiring more staff — by bringing in support where it counts, from estimating to admin, thanks to services like Scale Up Smart.
Then we head south to Victoria, where a new TAFE and Master Builders initiative could finally help fix the skills crisis. Plus, Queensland’s ‘Lay the Way’ bricklaying program is taking a boots-on approach to getting more tradies on-site — especially in the regions that need them most.
We wrap with a Brew with the Builder featuring Kai Oranshaw from the Sunshine Coast. He’s proving that craftsmanship isn’t dead — and that sometimes your best mentor is your competition.
Packed with insights, real talk and industry wins — this is one for builders who give a damn.
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