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The Master Builders Podcast

Master Builders Australia

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Frequency: 1 episode/57d. Total Eps: 23

The Master Builders podcast gives you the latest insights from the building industry from the latest changes to the National Construction Code through to helpful information to help you grow your building business.

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https://www.masterbuilders.com.au
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https://www.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/
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https://www.metricon.com.au/
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https://www.facebook.com/littleconstructions/
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Defend your right to be your own boss

Episode 22

Friday, June 23, 2023 • Duration 26:41

We're bringing back Shaun Schmitke, MBA National Director of IR for more on the sweeping changes to industrial relations happening right now.

We caught up with Shaun to get the latest about proposed changes to industrial relations legislation and what this will mean for independent contracts, self-employed tradies and people in the industry who want to be their own boss. To learn more visit: www.defendyourrights.com.au

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It’s almost tax time! Episode 2 featuring Aaron Froud, Partner at BellchamberBarrett

Episode 21

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 • Duration 29:10

Are you starting up your first business? Are you setting up your business systems and procedures? Is your business growing?

Don't let tax time catch you out.

Our second Tax Time podcast guest says that preparing for paying tax is an essential part of your business planning and financial management.

Aaron Froud is a Partner at BellchambersBarrett in Canberra with over 20 years professional experience across business, tax and accounting engagements.

Aaron takes us through, the pitfalls, traps, hot tips, and latest advice on preparing your business for tax time.

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How to sell without sounding ”salesy” Part 1 - Sales Skills for Builders with James McGregor from The Blue Tribe Company

Episode 12

Tuesday, December 7, 2021 • Duration 26:40

In this episode Max Rafferty and Robert Shaw discuss sales and marketing of homes.

Max talks with James McGregor about how to sell sustainable energy efficient homes without sounding salesy using a simple to use sales technique designed for builders.

Now we had so much to cover on this topic that we have made this into a two part podcast episode. The first part is how to talk to consumers about energy efficient homes which is probably not the way you are doing now and the second part is a simple 4 step sales process to help you sell without sounding salesy.

James is the founder of The Blue Tribe Company and he helps companies to develop and sell products that align profit with purpose - in other words they are financially successful whilst making the world a better place.

Over the past 12 months he has been working with the building industry to develop a sales training program to sell energy efficient homes because he believes that energy efficiency is a great way for builders to differentiate themselves from their competitors.

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Lessons from Selling Energy Efficient Homes with Simon Dunstan from SJD Homes

Episode 11

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 • Duration 29:27

In this episode Max Rafferty and Robert Shaw talk about the challenges of selling energy efficient homes.

Max interviews Simon Dunstan who is the owner of SJD Homes and is a leader in sustainable housing solutions. He is also the man behind Melbourne's first zero energy home.

In this episode he shares his wealth of knowledge on what he has learned on his journey of building and selling energy efficient and sustainable homes.

Discover more at masterbuilders.com.au

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The Business of Building with Jock Merrigan from Urban Habitats

Episode 10

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 • Duration 01:04:58

In this episode of the Master Builders Podcast, host Max Rafferty and co host Robert Shaw talk about the business of building with Jock Merrigan.

Jock is the founding Director of Urban Habitats and has over 20 years of experience in the residential building industry.

As an active member of the Master Builders Association of South Australia, Jock chairs the Housing Committee, and is a member of the Council of Management. Jock is also the State Representative for the National Residential Housing Committee.

Jock is passionate about building design and in achieving quality construction outcomes that are unique to each of his clients.

This episode is sponsored by Master Builders Insurance Brokers (MBIB)

Master Builders Insurance Brokers (MBIB) is a leading broker in the building and construction industry.

They use their national muscle to leverage great ‘value for money’ insurance arrangements with preferred underwriters, ultimately keeping premiums down and policy coverage broad.

Their brokers help you understand, select and manage the right cover for your business by using their years of experience in the building and construction industry.

So if you’re a builder and want more than just an insurance broker visit mbib.com.au today.

Get in touch with your local Master Builders at masterbuilders.com.au

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The Business of Building with Robert Shaw from Daly & Shaw Building

Episode 9

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 • Duration 33:09

In this episode of the Master Builders Podcast, host Max Rafferty and guest host Jock Merrigan talk about the business of building with industry leader Robert Shaw. Now if you have been involved with Master Builders for any amount of time the chances are you will have heard about Robert. Robert joined the National Board in 2015 and is Chair of the National Residential Builders Council. He is a former President of Master Builders Western Australia and a current member of its Board of Management. But importantly for the discussion in this episode Robert shares his 37 years of experience and knowledge in the building and construction industry that he has gained as a director of Daly and Shaw which specialises in residential unit development and homes, currently building between 50 to 100 dwellings per year.

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Zero Energy Housing with Josh Byrne and Simon Dunstan

Episode 8

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 • Duration 40:57

This episode of The Master Builders Podcast is called "Zero Energy Housing", co-hosts Max Rafferty and Robert Shaw discuss the topic in full detail with Josh Byrne and Simon Dunstan.

Josh, who is most known as the West Australian presenter of the ABC's Gardening Australia, started the Josh's House Project, a video series that documents the building process of Josh's zero energy home. Today he shares practical insights on the best ways to harness solar energy into daily life and explores its return on investment.

Simon is the owner of SJD Homes and leader in sustainable housing solutions. He is also the man behind Melbourne's first zero energy home. Today he shares his wealth of information on the differences of building a zero energy home and the unique challenges it comes with, from construction to management to selling.

HIGHLIGHTS

02:28 Josh Byrne defines a net-zero energy home

06:15 Building a cost-effective utilization of solar energy and batteries

12:19 John's recommended resources

16:20 Simon Dunstan builds Melbourne's first zero energy home

20:26 Differences and challenges in building a zero energy home

27:08 Trades, management & services

32:15 Consumer reaction to the display houses

34:42 Simon's advice and resources to builders

RESOURCES

https://joshshouse.com.au/ - The Josh's House Project

http://builtbetter.org/ - CIC Knowledge Guide

https://www.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/ - Clean Energy Council

https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/ - Sustainability Victoria

https://www.masterbuilders.com.au - The Master Builders Australia

Open for Business with Mario Biasin from Metricon

Episode 7

Monday, May 4, 2020 • Duration 29:03

SUMMARY

This episode of The Master Builders Podcast is called "Open for Business with Mario Biasin from Metricon", co-hosts Max Rafferty and Robert Shaw talk about how builders can keep running their businesses during the current COVID-19 pandemic with Mario Baisin who is the CEO and one of the founders of Metricon, Australia’s leading residential builder.

In this interview Mario Biasin discusses some of the practical things Metricon have been doing during this COVID-19 pandemic - everything from working on site, to working with clients, all the way through to digital marketing to keep sales going.

But Max also took the opportunity to learn from one of most successful builders in Australia to get his advice and business insights on the types of things you can be doing to not only manage the current situation but to also build your own successful business - because as you will hear, Metricon started out as a small home builder in Victoria and with some of the knowledge he shares in this interview Mario shaped Metricon into Australia’s leading home builder.

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HIGHLIGHTS

03:35 Introduction to Mario Biasin

05:07 The origin story of Metricon

07:07 How Metricon is managing COVID-19

13:05 Importance of online presence

18:40 Communicating with staff and customers

24:02 Top tip for builders

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RESOURCES

https://www.metricon.com.au/ - Metricon

https://www.masterbuilders.com.au - Master Builders Website

Open for Business with Mark Little from Little Constructions

Episode 6

Monday, April 20, 2020 • Duration 25:07

SUMMARY

This episode of The Master Builders Podcast is called "Open for Business with Mark Little from Little Constructions", co-hosts Max Rafferty and Robert Shaw talk about how builders can keep running their businesses during the current COVID-19 pandemi. Featured today is Mark Little from Little Constructions.

Mark discusses some of the practical steps he has been taking to keep building from how he is managing his sites, managing clients and how he is continuing to promote his business.

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HIGHLIGHTS

04:49 Introduction to Mark and Little Constructions

07:08 Impact for COVID-19 on Mark’s business

08:49 How Mark is managing COVID-19

11:35 Conversations with clients

17:59 Promoting your business

20:52 Top tip for builders

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RESOURCES

https://www.facebook.com/littleconstructions/ - Little Constructions on FaceBook

https://www.masterbuilders.com.au - Master Builders Website

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Special Episode on Managing COVID-19 on Construction Sites with Michelle DeGalt-Rohlf from Master Builders Western Australia

Episode 5

Monday, April 6, 2020 • Duration 17:19

In this special episode of the Master Builders Podcast, host Max Rafferty discussed managing COVID-19 on construction sites with the Senior Safety Coordinator for Master Builders Western Australia, Michelle DeGalt-Rohlf.

Michelle explains some of the practical things that builders can do on site to manage risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of the practices she discusses are not that difficult and most of what is discussed you can implement on your sites today. Simple things like social distancing and wiping down the door handles on your site sheds.

Whilst this might slow you down on site - slow work is better than no work.

If you want to get more information, Master Builders has safety experts in every state and territory.

So if you need some help give you local master builders call or visit our website at masterbuilders.com.au

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