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Do you like to think big, do more, and want to get ahead? Hungry for a little more knowledge outside your regular crew? Whether you’re new to the industry or an experienced tradie, there’s always something new to learn.
Introducing the Built Different show - the show for tradies that are built different.
Hear from experts, professionals and people making waves. Find out their best advice to help you smash your goals in both your career, and in life.
From knowing when and how to start your own business, to overcoming adversity at work and in your personal life, each episode will give you industry tips and insights, while giving guests a chance to share their story, promote their business and connect with likeminded people in the industry.
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Simon and Ryan dive into finding a niche with the @AussieDeckingChippie, Darren Brown.
Big Decks, Bigger Dreams; From terrible apprentice to meticulous craftsmanship w/ AussieDeckingChippie, Darren Brown.
In this episode, we're joined by Darren Brown, aka @AussieDeckingChippie, a once 'terrible apprentice' turned qualified chippy. With the right mindset and determination, he turned his fortunes around to become a decking master, now running a successful decking business with three teams.
Listen in as Darren, Simon, and Ryan dive into the benefits of carving out a niche in a big industry, the lessons learned from launching a business twice, and the dangers of scaling too fast.
They also delve into the importance of understanding the materials you work with, and take a trip down memory lane with Ramset's old J20 concrete nailgun and how the new Frameboss XPM is an absolute time-saver on site.
Find out how Darren 'nailed it' to become the AussieDeckingChippie.
Follow Darren: @aussiedeckingchippie
Join Simon and Ryan as they dig into goal setting.
Thinking big and going hard with Brayden Burgess.
Join Simon and Ryan as they dig into goal setting, diving head-first into some hard yakka, and focusing on quality craftsmanship with young tradie and licensed builder, Brayden Burgess from Sea to Saw Building Co.
Hear how he doubled down on the construction industry, enrolling in both a university degree in construction management and a carpentry apprenticeship - at the same time!
Get a sneak peek into what's to come for the Built Different podcast.
Is this thing on? Tools down. Your new favourite podcast is here.
Introducing the Built Different Podcast, a podcast for tradies who are built different. Meet your hosts Simon Mee, third-year apprentice carpenter and two-time Survivor Australia contestant, and Ryan May, Built Different Ambassador at the Housing Industry Association (HIA).
Every fortnight they’ll be speaking to an inspiring legend from the Australian building and construction industry, uncovering their journey and sharing the best pieces of advice to help you get ahead in your career, and in life.
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