Episode Details

In Episode 39 of Jimmy Talks Construction, Jimmy sits down with Jake Gorry, founder and director of Proline Group — one of Australia’s fastest-growing cladding and façade contractors.

Jake shares his journey from starting as a young carpenter working with his dad, to building a multi-division business delivering large-scale commercial cladding projects across Melbourne.

The conversation dives deep into how Proline identified an opportunity in architectural metal cladding, mastered a niche skillset, and scaled from small residential jobs into working with Tier 1 builders on major projects.

Jake breaks down the realities of building a construction business from the ground up — from cash flow challenges and early mistakes, to hiring, culture, and managing rapid growth across multiple sites and teams.

Jimmy and Jake also discuss:

• How Proline grew from small jobs into major commercial projects
• The importance of cash flow and getting paid fast
• Why culture is everything when scaling a construction business
• The risks and rewards of backing yourself in business
• Lessons from hiring, firing, and working with friends and family
• Why delivering bad news quickly builds long-term trust
• The transition from on-the-tools to running a large operation
• How systems, training, and leadership drive sustainable growth

This episode is packed with insights for contractors, business owners, and anyone looking to scale within the construction industry.

Connect with Jake:

🌐 Website: https://www.prolinemetalcladding.com.au/

📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheFacadeShow

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prolinegroupau

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prolinemetalcladding/

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/proline-aus/

Connect with Jimmy:

🌐 Website: https://starbuckgroup.com.au

📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JimmyTalksConstruction

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starbuckexcavation

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/starbuckexcavation

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-starbuck-13336546/