This week in home building news! Catch up with Az and a colourful array of guests, to hear about who's killing it, who's innovating, and who's getting into strife in the world of new home construction.
The Good Builder Podcast
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This week in home building news! Catch up with Az and a colourful array of guests, to hear about who's killing it, who's innovating, and who's getting into strife in the world of new home construction.
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Recent Episodes
July 16, 2026
The Daily Dose #316 | The Only Franchise in the QLD Top 100 That Grew: James Stroud on Kaizen, Quality & Listening to the Client
<p>While the rest of the industry went backwards in FY26, Stroud Homes was the only franchise in our Top 100 report to grow — in both revenue and numbers. So we sat down with James Stroud to work out why.</p><p>It's not a growth-hack story. James talks about Kaizen, the Toyota-born habit of fixing every small thing that goes wrong, no matter how lame it seems, and why panning a hard client's feedback for that one fleck of gold beats getting your feelings hurt. We get into defects and why he's anti-handyman, checklists over memory (the way pilots are legally required to use them), and the health-wealth-happiness link that keeps builders from wearing themselves out.</p><p>James also flips the whole premise of the show: asking a builder what makes a good builder is like asking a chef if the food's good — the only judge that counts is the client. That one point is changing how we do things at The Good Builder.</p><p>Plus his read on where the market's heading: affordability driving duplexes, quality over volume as clients de-risk their build, why modular/prefab hasn't found its time yet, and being a "sense maker" for customers drowning in information.</p><p>A frank, no-fluff conversation with one of the most respected operators in Australian building.</p><p>For more head to <a href="https://franchise.stroudhomes.com.au/">https://franchise.stroudhomes.com.au/</a></p><p><strong>Sponsor: </strong>The sponsor for this episode is MyConstruct. Built by Aussie Builders for Aussie Builders, you can get your FREE 30-day trial with the code GOODBUILDER - head to <a href="https://myconstruct.com">myconstruct.com</a></p><p><strong><br>Hashtags</strong></p><p>#TheGoodBuilder #StroudHomes #JamesStroud #AustralianBuilders #BuildingIndustry #ConstructionAustralia #Kaizen #ContinualImprovement #BuildingBusiness #TradesBusiness #ResidentialConstruction #BuilderPodcast #ConstructionPodcast #NewHomeBuild #FranchiseBusiness #QualityBuilding #BuildingBetter #ConstructionLeadership</p>
July 14, 2026
The Daily Dose #315 | The FAFO Tax: Why Cheap Paint Jobs Cost You Twice
<p>Brendan and Hayley Kelly have spent two decades building XP Finishes into one of the Gold Coast's most respected finishing trades — named Trade Business of the Year in 2025 — but as they say themselves, they're only as good as their last job.</p><p>In this episode, Az sits down with the husband-and-wife team behind XPHQ, their customer-facing design hub, and their new decorative brand Atelier. We get into why the finishing trade makes or breaks a home, the real cost of cutting corners (what Brendan calls the "FAFO tax"), and the science behind specialty finishes like lime wash and French wash.</p><p>It's a straight-talking conversation about quality over speed, respecting trades, and the culture Brendan and Hayley have built with their team. Plus the line that had us nodding: "perception isn't perfection" — why the builder with the perfect Instagram isn't always the one who can pay their bills.</p><p>If you're a builder, designer, or homeowner who cares about doing it properly, this one's for you.</p><p>📍 XP Finishes — Gold Coast | XPHQ design hub - https://xpfinishes.com.au/atelier-by-xp-finishes</p>
July 12, 2026
The Daily Dose #314 | Fewer Homes, More Money: The QLD Top 100, a Land Report Sneak Peek & Why Customer Experience Wins Jobs
<p>Fewer homes, more money...that's the Queensland building market in one line. In this Monday episode, Az runs through what's just dropped, what's coming, and the one tool he reckons is one of the most critical pieces of the puzzle for any builder.<br>Inside this episode:</p><p> • <strong>The QLD Top 100 Builder Report</strong> (with Australian Construction Data) — why it's a read on the market, not just a ranking. The hundred biggest QLD builders wrote ~6% fewer homes but banked ~5% more, with average contracts up 11.5% to $540k. Plus three ways to actually use the report: benchmark yourself, price your next job, and read the intel.<br> • <strong>The State of Australian Land report</strong> (data partner: Terralytics) — a sneak peek before it drops in two weeks. Greenfield land across QLD and VIC, 25 quarters, 36 council areas — including the untitled pipeline. QLD land up 90% in six years with supply nearly gone; Victoria flat with stock to spare.<br> • <strong>A Milwaukee Tools giveaway</strong> — we're not telling you what it is yet. Keep an eye on our socials this week.<br> • <strong>The Customer Experience Program</strong> — the top 5 things it does for your business: red flag alerts, whole-journey tracking, staff scorecards, your recommend (NPS) score, and benchmarking. Az shares how this drove GJ Gardner's "most trusted" campaign and helped grow the business ~$700m in 12 months.</p><p>With thanks to our sponsor MyConstruct. Australia's building software built by Aussie builders, for Aussie builders (30-day trial at myconstruct.com).</p><p>Got questions about the customer experience program? Get in touch with us at The Good Builder. Like, subscribe, and share it with a builder who needs it.</p><p><br></p><p>#TheGoodBuilder #AustralianBuilders #ConstructionAustralia #BuildingIndustry #ResidentialConstruction #QLDBuilders #CustomerExperience #BuildersOfAustralia #ConstructionData #PropertyDevelopment #LandSupply #TradiesAustralia #NPS #BuildingBusiness #ConstructionPodcast</p><p><br></p>
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