Episode Details

Tom Sachs didn't take the traditional path into building. He left school early, started lopping trees, discovered a love for working with timber in a mate's shed, and eventually found his way into a carpentry apprenticeship. From commercial construction to residential building, and finally to owning a Stroud Homes franchise in the Lockyer Valley — Tom's story is anything but straight lines.

In this episode, Az sits down with Tom to unpack the journey, the lessons, and the mindset that shaped the builder he is today.

What we cover:

• How tree lopping led to a passion for timber and eventually a building career
• The commercial construction apprenticeship that surprised him — and what he took from it
• What joining the Stroud Homes franchise system actually looks like from the inside
• Why knowing your numbers matters more than being the best person on the tools
• How Tom built a stable team from day one and why culture starts with the person at the top
• The role his wife plays in the business and why that partnership works
• What leadership, numbers, and knowing how to build all add up to — in Tom's own words

This episode is one of those conversations that pulls everything together. Practical, honest, and lived in. If you're a builder trying to figure out how to grow a business without losing your standards, this one's for you.

This episode is proudly supported by MyConstruct — construction management software built for Australian builders. Learn more at myconstruct.com.

Also supported by Pay.com.au — use code GOOD20 for 20,000 bonus points. Head to pay.com.au/tgb

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