The Blue Couch
Brisbane’s building design duo, Jacob and Michael, are here to change the way you approach your building journey. Each week, they share expert insights on how to get your project designed and built right, with the right team involved at the right time. From reputable builders to finance brokers, engineers, interior designers, and more, they explore how working together leads to smoother, smarter builds. And, of course, they’re having a bit of fun along the way. Tune in for real advice, a few laughs, and everything you need to know about building your dream home.
The Blue Couch
From Burnout to Legacy: Building a Design Business That Actually Works
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#12 What does it really take to build a successful design business?
In this episode of The Blue Couch, Michael shares the raw story behind building MR — from starting in a garage, losing a mentor to leukemia, burning out from rapid growth, and learning the hard truth about saying no.
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https://jmhdesigns.au/
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https://www.michaelandruysch.com.au/
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