Inspired Builders Podcast

Some of Ben Garraway's clients get to handover and tell him they're sad it's over. For a builder, that is close to the whole game.

Ben runs Garraway Developments in Mildura, building around 30 homes a year across both sides of the Murray.

He sits down with JP to trace how it happened, starting with the one video of his own home that changed his inquiry overnight and moved the business toward long-term family homes.

They get into the hires that freed him up, bringing design in-house and cutting weeks off every quote, the leadership reset after he nearly lost good people coming out of COVID, and why he grows the business on purpose just to keep his best team.

Plus the small things that make clients feel looked after, like a photo of the slab going down so the family can drive past that night.

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Two builders made the final two on a tender. One had been building that exact type of home for 30 years. The other was cheaper, newer, and lost the job. Price was not the deciding factor. Track record was.

In episode one of the Inspired Builders Show, JP and Corne unpack what track record actually means to a client, and why you can build a credible one in a week rather than waiting three decades for it.

We also get into what we're hearing from builders in the market right now, including one sitting on close to eight figures in pipeline and winning the kind of work he actually wants. We highlight Ben Garraway of Garraway Developments, who finished his overview story with us and started sending it out to his community instead of leaving it sitting on a website. And we cover why a detailed quote is not enough to differentiate you from the builder next door.

Then we hand over the tactic. Five Google reviews in seven days, with a framework that takes the work off your client so they actually write something worth reading.

We built a one-page cheat sheet for it. Ask for the review framework, the questions to ask past clients, and an AI prompt you can run with your own business details. Give it to someone on your team and let them work through it this week.

Email pdf@bizvideo.com.au with "Google Review" in the subject line and JP will send it straight over.

New episode every week. This show is for our builders first, and if you're not working with us yet, pull up a chair.

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Disclaimer: The content in this podcast or video is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice of any kind, including financial, legal, medical, or business guidance—listeners and viewers should consult qualified professionals for advice specific to their situation. By accessing, listening to, or viewing this podcast or video, you acknowledge that the hosts and producers make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented, and all content is provided "as is." Any references to external websites, resources, or third-party materials do not constitute endorsements and do not necessarily reflect our views, nor are we responsible for their accuracy or content. Listeners and viewers participate at their own discretion and risk, and the hosts, producers, and affiliates of this podcast or video disclaim any liability for decisions or actions taken based on information shared in this podcast or video.

The builder with the best client stories keeps winning work in 2026. Often at the highest price on the table.JP and Corne get into why social proof pulls buyers harder than any claim you can make about your own work. They pull from Robert Cialdini's Influence, then a Tokyo coffee queue that ran 80 metres down the street, then the Xero website that once sold JP on the strength of a single customer story.They break down why a real case study does what a testimonial video never can, why being too perfect can cost you the job, and how a library of client stories takes price off the table for good.There is also the part most builders miss. The hidden payoff of filming every project. One builder used a single case study to win over an estimator who had already said no, and accepted the following Monday.Are you a builder? Do you want to be cutting-edge in your marketplace?Schedule your Story Strategy Session:https://go.bizvideo.com.au/consultFREE TRAINING FOR BUILDERShttps://go.bizvideo.com.au/story-trainingDisclaimer: The content in this podcast or video is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice of any kind, including financial, legal, medical, or business guidance—listeners and viewers should consult qualified professionals for advice specific to their situation. By accessing, listening to, or viewing this podcast or video, you acknowledge that the hosts and producers make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented, and all content is provided "as is." Any references to external websites, resources, or third-party materials do not constitute endorsements and do not necessarily reflect our views, nor are we responsible for their accuracy or content. Listeners and viewers participate at their own discretion and risk, and the hosts, producers, and affiliates of this podcast or video disclaim any liability for decisions or actions taken based on information shared in this podcast or video.

John and Anthony built Hawkesbury Homes turning over two bathrooms a week. Now they run Micres and develop full time.In this episode they walk JP through the real path from one company to the other. Their first Kurrajong block where they framed the house while away on a cruise, the North Richmond three-lot subdivision, and their first architectural build on the Windsor riverbank.They get into the parts most builders get stuck on. Door knocking for off-market land, negotiating settlement terms to buy time, and how Liz reads what council will actually approve.John also opens up about how hard it was to come off the tools, and why he still keeps every one of them in his ute.If you want to move from client work into your own developments, this one's for you.Subscribe for more conversations with builders walking the path you're on.Are you a builder? Do you want to be cutting-edge in your marketplace?Schedule your Story Strategy Session:https://go.bizvideo.com.au/consultFREE TRAINING FOR BUILDERShttps://go.bizvideo.com.au/story-trainingDisclaimer: The content in this podcast or video is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice of any kind, including financial, legal, medical, or business guidance—listeners and viewers should consult qualified professionals for advice specific to their situation. By accessing, listening to, or viewing this podcast or video, you acknowledge that the hosts and producers make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented, and all content is provided "as is." Any references to external websites, resources, or third-party materials do not constitute endorsements and do not necessarily reflect our views, nor are we responsible for their accuracy or content. Listeners and viewers participate at their own discretion and risk, and the hosts, producers, and affiliates of this podcast or video disclaim any liability for decisions or actions taken based on information shared in this podcast or video.

From Obscurity to Authority with Craig Preston (Risen Developments)
How do you move from being "just another builder" to the only logical choice for your ideal client?

In this episode, we sit down with Craig Preston of Risen Developments to unpack his eight-year evolution from a generalist builder to a dominant force in the Gold Coast’s second-storey addition niche.

Craig shares the "shocking truth" about why saying no to work actually creates more opportunity, and how he built a sales process so powerful that clients trust him before they even meet him. Whether you’re struggling with "marketing wafflers" or trying to buy back your time, Craig’s journey offers a direct roadmap to building a business of calibre and purpose.

In this episode, we unpack:

The Niching Nerve: Why the fear of saying "no" is the biggest barrier to your growth.

The "No Measuring Tape" Sales Rule: How Craig builds instant authority at the dinner table.

Beyond the 1%: Why true leadership means investing in your team’s mental health and culture.

The Inspired Builders Summit: Fresh takeaways on solving the "Control Freak" bottleneck.

Marketing That Works: The difference between being a "number" and building a genuine story.

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🏗️ About The Inspired Builders Podcast:
We specialise in moving Australian builders out of obscurity and into authority. We dive deep into the strategies, mindsets, and systems used by high-performance builders to reclaim their time and dominate their market.

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