The Enthusiast Lab
Welcome to The Enthusiast Lab, the podcast for all things building related!
Join us every week as we dive into a variety of topics, from how to get started to construction industry trends. Whether you're a seasoned builder or just starting out, our team of experts and enthusiasts will guide you through the world of building with helpful tips and advice. Tune in and become a part of our community of enthusiasts!
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Episodes
81 episodes
Episode 69 - Inside the Loan Process: What Really Happens with Your Broker
Welcome to Episode 69 of The Enthusiast Lab!In this episode, we’re back with Maddison from Oui Finance — our trusted finance partner — for a deeper look at the real role of your broker and how much work goes into getting your loan over ...
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Episode 69
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Episode 68 - The NEW First Home Guarantee Scheme
Welcome to Episode 68 of the Enthusiast Lab!Big changes are coming for first home buyers in Australia — and they kick off October 1st.In this episode of The Enthusiast Lab, we’re joined by Maddison from Oui Finance — our go-to m...
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Episode 68
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Episode 67 - Q&A Live
Welcome to Episode 67 of The Enthusiast Lab!In this episode, Nik and Julia jump into a no-filter Q&A, answering real questions sent in by our Instagram community.We streamed part of it live on Instagram — but this is the full,...
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Episode 67
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Special Guest 12 - Khyra & Andy
Imagine building your dream home… and loving the process so much you do it again. And again.Welcome to episode 67 of The Enthusiast Lab! In this episode we sit down with Khyra and Andy, a couple who’ve now built three homes...
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Episode 67
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Episode 66 - Tips for future Sales Consultants & Building Brokers
Thinking about jumping into the world of building broking or new home sales? This one’s for you.In this episode, the team shares what it’s really like starting out in the industry — the challenges, the lessons, and the things they wish ...
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Episode 66
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Episode 65 - The Builder You’ve Never Heard Of — Until Now!
Welcome to episode 65 of The Enthusiast Lab! What if one of the most unique builders in WA wasn’t even advertising?In this episode of The Enthusiast Lab, we sit down with Daniel from Move Homes — a builder tha...
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Episode 65
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Episode 64 – Where Can You Actually Build in 2025?
Welcome to episode 64 of The Enthusiast Lab!In this episode, we’re unpacking one of the biggest questions we get asked: “Where should I be looking to build in 2025?”We talk through real suburbs where we’re...
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Episode 65
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Special Guest 11 - Riley Day
Welcome to our Eleventh Special Guest Episode of The Enthusiast Lab!In Special Guest episodes we interview someone who is either building or have built a home and discuss their build journey. From first impressions to overall experience...
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Episode 64
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Episode 63 – How to Get Started: Finance (Revised)
Welcome back to The Enthusiast Lab! 🎙️We’re taking it back to where it all began — but with a fresh 2025 twist. In this revamped take on our very first episode, we dive into the essential money matters you need to know before st...
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Episode 63
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Episode 62 - Doors 4 Pawz
Welcome to episode 62 of The Enthusiast Lab,In today's episode we have a special guest – Mike & Denise, husband and wife team from Doors 4 Pawz. They have jumped on the podcast today to talk about their company, and what they have to...
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Episode 62
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Episode 61 - Winging it only Works for so Long
Welcome to episode 61 of The Enthusiast Lab,In this candid episode, we pull back the curtain on our journey of running Mr Enthusiast, openly admitting how often we've found ourselves "winging it" throughout our nine-year business journey...
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Episode 60 - The Emotional Rollercoaster: Building Solo as a FIFO Worker
Welcome to episode 60 of The Enthusiast Lab,In this special follow-up episode, we welcome my younger brother David onto the podcast to share his personal experiences of building a home while navigating life as a solo FIFO (Fly-In-Fly-Out...
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Episode 60
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Episode 59 - Prestart Items We Upgraded for a Family Members Build
Welcome to episode 59 of The Enthusiast Lab,In today's episode we decided to have a look into David’s prestart VO and see what we opted to upgrade. David is Julias younger brother and we talked about the upgrades he made in...
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Episode 59
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Episode 58 - Kingsford at Bullsbook
Welcome to episode 58 of The Enthusiast Lab,In today's episode we have a special guest – Ryan Milroy the Land Estate Manager for Kingsford in Bullsbrook. He’s jumped onboard to chat about what’s up and coming to Bullsbrook an...
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Episode 58
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Episode 57 - Stages of Land Development
Welcome to episode 57 of The Enthusiast Lab,In today's episode we have a special guest – Ryan Milroy the Land Estate Manager for Kingsford in Bullsbrook. He’s jumped onboard to chat about the stages of land development.We took a d...
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Episode 57
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Episode 56 – Rant with Nik
Welcome to episode 56 of The Enthusiast Lab,In today's episode we decided to just spit yarn about what’s happening in the industry, what’s happening in the market, what’s happening in our lives and other general business.We discus...
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Episode 56
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Episode 55 – The value of going through Mr Enthusiast; The Service & Difference.
Welcome to episode 55 of The Enthusiast Lab!In today’s episode, we highlight the value of working with Mr. Enthusiast and the unique services we offer that set us apart in the home building world.We cover:Who...
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Episode 55
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Episode 54 - What is a building broker?
Welcome to episode 54 of The Enthusiast Lab!In today’s episode, we dive into the world of builder brokers—what they are, how they work, and why you might want to consider using one for your next home build.We discuss:•What i...
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Episode 54
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Episode 53 - Questions WE ask the builder
Welcome to episode 53 of The Enthusiast Lab!In today’s episode, we dive into the key questions we ask a builder before considering if we want them on our panel of builders. We explore everything from timelines and pricing to desig...
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Episode 53
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Special Guest 10 - Tom Baker
Welcome to our tenth Special Guest Episode of The Enthusiast Lab!In Special Guest episodes we interview someone who is either building or have built a home and discuss their build journey. From first impressions to overall experience, we...
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Episode 49
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Special Guest 9 - Zak Ellis
Welcome to our Ninth Special Guest Episode of The Enthusiast Lab!In Special Guest episodes we interview someone who is either building or have built a home and discuss their build journey. From first impressions to overall experience, we...
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Episode 52 - Christmas Special
Welcome to episode 52 of The Enthusiast Lab.We are back again with something fun and light hearted. In today's episode, we continue on with our annual tradition and veer away from our standard podcast format, having some fun answering p...
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Episode 52
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Episode 51 – Frequently Asked Finance Questions Answered
Welcome to episode 51 of The Enthusiast Lab.In today's episode we have special guests Maddison Osmond and Gioia Di Masi from Oui Finance answering all of our frequently asked finance questions!In today’s episode, we’re diving into...
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Episode 51
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Episode 50 – How to save $$$ on your electrical plans
Welcome to episode 50 of The Enthusiast Lab.In today's episode we have special guest Trent Armour from TNT Electricals and deep dive into all those electrical questions and aspects of a home.We’ll be asking questions like what rol...
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Episode 50
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