Better Builder Podcast
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Better Builder is hosted by Brad Visser. Brad is the CEO and founder of Gro, a builder centric agency that helps custom home builders convert higher quality projects.
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Episodes
101 episodes
Starting A Building Business At 22 | Rory Burnett BBA #14
How do you balance early fatherhood, a growing business, and architectural excellence? Rory Burnett, founder of RB Builds, joins us to share his journey from farm life to business owner.Beyond his own story, Rory dives into the importanc...
How This Builder Fast Tracked His Apprenticeship | Sam Paauwe BBA #13
This month, we sit down with Sam Paauwe, Massey High School Building Academy Prefect, to discuss the fast track to a building career. Sam explains how the Building Academy helped him gain nearly a quarter of his apprenticeship credits by buildi...
Christmas Awards Special 2025 | Better Builder Podcast #87
As 2025 draws to a close, Brad is joined by Dan (Producer of Better Builder) to reflect on a landmark year. From the adrenaline of the podcast tour to the prestigious Better Builder Awards, they dive deep into the highs, the lows, and everythin...
How To Build A Successful Construction Business In Brisbane | (2025 Highlights) #86
This special compilation episode features the best business insights from our recent Brisbane Builder Tour, highlighting five of the city's top custom builders: Seb Toscano, Charlie Mylne, Jarryd Duffy, Matt Grieve, and Caleb Adams. Hear how le...
What Architects Want In A Builder | Jeremy Chapman #85
This week, we sit down with Jeremy Chapman, founder of JCA STUDIO, an award-winning Auckland-based practice committed to authentic and considered design. Drawing on his diverse background as a builder and furniture designer, Jeremy passionately...
How to Design a Good Home | Craig Moller #84
We sit down with Craig Moller, Director at Moller Architects, to discuss the deeper meaning behind design. With three decades of experience and a passion for crafting enduring spaces, Craig shares his wisdom on creating structures that truly "r...
How A Lone Wolf Became An Award Winning Architect | Jeremy Brick #83
This week, we chat with Jeremy Brick from Studio Brick Architects, a design-led office renowned for its elegant, creative, and considered architectural solutions across all projects. Jeremy's practice is focused on delivering a comprehensive cl...
How To Teach High Schoolers How to Build | Luke Kanuta #BBA 12
This month, we sit down with Luke Kanuta, one of the key teachers in charge of the innovative Building Academy at Massey High School. Luke talks about how they are transforming young lives through construction. The Building Academy is a unique,...
Construction Lawyer’s Advice On How To Get Paid On Time | Finn Collins #82 (Reupload)
We are revisiting a classic episode to help secure your business and cash flow in these tough economic times. We welcome back Finn Collins, a leading barrister specialising in complex construction and property disputes. He provides actionable a...
NZ Architect Shortlisted for International Architecture Award | Chris Tate #81
Join us this week on the Better Builder podcast as we sit down with Chris Tate, an Architectural Designer known for creating buildings of unique modernity and daring imagination. Chris shares his unconventional journey and discusse...
Figuring Out The Business Side Of Running A Building Company | Dan Hawke-Mills #80
Join us this week on the Better Builder podcast with Dan Hawke-Mills, Co-Director of Downright Construction. Dan offers a transparent look at navigating the building world, admitting he and his partner spent the first few years "winging it" and...
The Cost Of Biting More Than You Can Chew | Joel Macreadie #79
Join us this week on the Better Builder podcast with Joel Macreadie, Director of Macreadie Builders. Joel talks about the shock of his tough apprenticeship and the steep learning curve when he started Macreadie Builders around age 24. He reveal...
Commercial Builder Dabbles In Residential & Gets Burnt | Hamish Donnithorne #78
Hamish gets brutally honest about the one mistake that almost broke his business: a massive fixed-price blunder on residential renovations. Learn his blueprint for strong systems, finding the right business partners, and empowering your t...
How To Nail Your Building Apprenticeship | Jason Goertzen BBA #11
This month, we're joined by Jason Goertzen, a workplace apprenticeship educator at the Builders Academy. Join us as we dive into the harsh reality of what it means to be a qualified tradesman. Jason argues that your qualification ...
How To Make Profit Without Stress | David Stark #77
Join us this week on the Better Builder podcast with David Stark, Founder of Stark Building. David, an award-winning builder, shares the mindset that drives his business, where his "I'll prove you wrong" attitude pushes him to work solo ...
A Builder’s Battle Against The Big Bureaucracy | Warren Adolph #76
Join us this week on the Better Builder podcast with Warren Adolph, Founder of Warren Adolph Homes. With over 30 years in the industry, Warren shares the story of his incredible partnership, which began back in intermediate school, and how they...
The Untold Truth of Growing Too Fast | Marlon Cosmas #75
Join us this week on the Better Builder podcast as we sit down with Marlon Cosmas, a co-director of Reside. With decades of experience in the industry, Marlon shares his honest story of how his successful London-based company "exploded" with wo...
The Seismic Shift From Chippy to Building Business Owner | Jono Duxfield #74
Join us this week on the Better Builder podcast as we sit down with Jono Duxfield, owner of JD Construction. Jono shares his story of leaving the family farm to become a builder and the lessons he learned working overseas. He opens up about the...
How One Viral Video Changed A Tradies Life | Logan Dodds #73
Join us this week on the Better Builder podcast as we sit down with Logan. In a raw and honest conversation, he shares how a tough time in his life gave him resilience and provided "amazing lessons" for the person he is today. He also discusses...
Apprenticeships Are Earned Not Owed | Thomas Karanikolaou BBA #10
On this month’s episode, we sit down with Thomas from Builders Blueprint.Thomas shares the culture he fosters with his apprentices and highlights the importance of keeping things old school. From his early days hustling to get onto a bui...
From Pro Footy Injury To Building A New Future | Matt Grieve #72
Catch this week's episode of the Better Builder podcast with Matt Grieve, Director of Frameology. Matt shares his story of leaving a career as a professional athlete after an injury, and how that led to him building his first house and starting...
Running A Business Is Like Getting Punched In The Face | Caleb Adams #71
Join us this week on the Better Builder podcast as we sit down with Caleb Adams from Pilgrim Luxury Homes. In an honest conversation, Caleb shares his unconventional journey and the courage it took to start his business just before a global pan...
The Battles Of Building & Business | Justin Horler #70
Join us this week on the Better Builder podcast as we sit down with Justin Horler from JBH Builders. In an honest conversation, he shares his unconventional upbringing on a remote island and how it shaped his strong work ethic and personal resi...
Losing It All With 2 Young Kids And How He Got It All Back | Todd Miller #69
Join us this week on the Better Builder podcast as we sit down with Todd Miller from Ziegler Build. In a raw and honest conversation, Todd shares his unconventional journey from professional footballer and hairdresser to a successful builder.
Understanding The Modern Building Apprentice | Hunter Struve BBA #09
This week, we're joined by Hunter Struve, a Builders Academy apprentice who's giving us the real talk on his journey into the trades. Hunter shares his initial misconceptions about construction and the moment he realised a trade was far from th...