Building your dream home? Let’s be real: delays happen. In this episode, Jaimi and Maddie unpack the emotional roller coaster of construction delays, why they’re normal, and how to manage them like a total boss. If you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or just want the truth about what really goes down on site, this one's for you. 🛠️ What We Cover Why construction delays are normal (and built into your timeline) How to manage portal updates, builder communication, and your own expectations Real...
Apr 28, 2025•34 min•Ep. 71
In this episode of Home Building Like a Boss , Jaimi sits down with client Grace, a first-home buyer who tackled one of the trickiest building journeys out there: building solo on a battle-axe block (aka an old suburb). Tune in understand the differences between a new estate and older area! From dodgy fences and tight councils to builder mistakes and financial curve-balls, Grace opens up about the highs, lows, and everything she learned the hard way. If you’re a first-home buyer thinking of ...
Apr 21, 2025•40 min•Ep. 70
Designing your dream home shouldn’t feel like a jigsaw puzzle with missing pieces. In this episode, we’re diving into the custom design process step by step to help you avoid overwhelm and build a home that actually works for you. Whether you’ve got a Pinterest board bursting with inspo or zero clue where to begin, this one’s for you. We’re breaking down: ✅ How to know if a builder even lets you make changes ✅ What “custom design” really means (and when it costs extra) ✅ The one question most pe...
Mar 31, 2025•24 min•Ep. 69
In this raw, real, and unfiltered episode, Jaimi chats with one of her very first clients , Lauren and Wajee. A power couple who built their dream home at the peak of the Perth building boom (and survived to tell the tale!). From choosing between building vs. buying, navigating delays, dealing with a misplaced wall (yep, really), and learning how to shut out the comparison trap, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and lessons that every first-time builder needs to hear. 🧠 What You'll L...
Mar 24, 2025•49 min•Ep. 68
Episode Summary: Pre-construction is one of the most critical stages of your home-building journey, but it’s also the most misunderstood. Many people assume construction is the most important part, but without a solid pre-construction process, you’re setting yourself up for delays, stress, and unexpected costs. In this episode, Jaimi and Maddie break down exactly what happens during pre-construction, why it’s the instruction manual for your build, and how to stay in control so you can move throu...
Mar 17, 2025•25 min•Ep. 67
In this episode, your host Jaimi sits down with client Jodie to talk about their building journey and the mistakes that almost cost them thousands and a design they didn’t LOVE. If you're about to start your building journey, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to navigate the process like a pro. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building ...
Mar 10, 2025•40 min•Ep. 66
Before she became a building broker, Mim went through the home-building process just like any other first-home buyer, excited, a little unsure, and trusting the process. Now, as someone who helps others navigate the building journey every day, she sees things through a completely different lens. In this episode, Mim reflects on her building experience, not because it was bad, but because she now understands what she could have done differently. From the questions she didn’t know to ask to the de...
Mar 03, 2025•29 min•Ep. 65
Most first-home buyers make at least one of these mistakes and it costs them big . You walk into a display home and fall in love. You see a “fixed price” contract and think it’s locked in. You sign for a block of land, assuming the price is the price. Wrong. In this episode, your host Jaimi is exposing the six biggest traps first-home buyers fall into and how to avoid them. If you don’t know this, you’re walking into your build completely blind. Most people find out too late . But after this epi...
Feb 24, 2025•12 min•Ep. 64
If you’re stuck renting and wondering is building even possible for us? This episode is for you. Kelsey & Liam thought home ownership was out of reach. With no massive savings and no clue where to start, they assumed building was years away, until they realised they’d been looking at it all wrong. In this episode, Jaimi sits down with client Kelsey as she shares their real, unfiltered building journey, from struggling to find land in a tough market to overcoming pre-start overwhelm and makin...
Feb 17, 2025•32 min•Ep. 63
In this episode your host Jaimi breaks down how to understand “promotions” that builders are offering and what they really mean. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building a new home in Perth Western Australia. The information shared on HOME BUILDING LIKE A BOSS is general in nature and does not take into consideration your individual circumstances, it is n...
Dec 09, 2024•13 min•Ep. 62
In this episode your host Jaimi sits down with Wes from Wes Mayers Building Consultancy to chat about how a building inspector can give you peace of mind and save you money in the long run. Tune in to find out how you can save thousands and prevent issues from arising. Wes is a licensed builder, has a diploma in both Building & Construction and Management and a cert IV in Construction. Prior to starting his own business in 2019, he was a construction manager for 5 years, a site supervisor fo...
Dec 02, 2024•33 min•Ep. 61
In this episode your host Jaimi sits down with Building Broker Jake, to chat about how he helped save our clients over $40k in hidden costs and got them a bigger floor plan. Tune in to find out why it’s so valuable to have a Building Broker on your team 🏡 ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building a new home in Perth Western Australia. The information shar...
Nov 25, 2024•13 min•Ep. 60
Tune into this episode as your host Jaimi chats with pre-start guru Maddie, about how she helped Kelsey & Liam navigate preparing for pre-start. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building a new home in Perth Western Australia. The information shared on HOME BUILDING LIKE A BOSS is general in nature and does not take into consideration your individual ci...
Nov 18, 2024•13 min•Ep. 59
In this episode your host Jaimi chats with Building Broker Imogen (aka Mim) about recent stories and real life examples on how she's helped support clients start the building process who have smaller budgets. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building a new home in Perth Western Australia. The information shared on HOME BUILDING LIKE A BOSS is general in na...
Nov 11, 2024•12 min•Ep. 58
In this episode your host Jaimi dives into what is a building broker & how we can support you on your journey. Tune in to find out the difference between navigating the building process on your own or with a building broker! ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building a new home in Perth Western Australia. The information shared on HOME BUILDING LIKE A B...
Nov 04, 2024•13 min•Ep. 57
In this episode your host Jaimi chats about her recent display home experience and uncovers the hidden truths about them. Tune in to find out why display shopping might not be the best way to find your builder or start the process. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building a new home in Perth Western Australia. The information shared on HOME BUILDING LIKE ...
Oct 21, 2024•9 min•Ep. 56
This week’s episode is a little different, Jaimi is sat on the other side of the microphone being interviewed by Laura, who is the Ops Manager at Boss Building Brokers. Tune into this episode to get to know your host Jaimi and how Boss Building Brokers was born. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building a new home in Perth Western Australia. The informatio...
Oct 14, 2024•31 min•Ep. 55
In this episode your host Jaimi sits down with Imogen (aka Mim), who is on the team at Boss Building Brokers. Tune into this episode to get to know Mim and how she can help support you on your journey. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building a new home in Perth Western Australia. The information shared on HOME BUILDING LIKE A BOSS is general in nature an...
Oct 07, 2024•12 min•Ep. 54
In this episode your host Jaimi sits down with Maddie, who is on the team at Boss Building Brokers. Tune into this episode to get to know Maddie and how she can help support you on your journey. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building a new home in Perth Western Australia. The information shared on HOME BUILDING LIKE A BOSS is general in nature and does ...
Sep 30, 2024•12 min•Ep. 53
In this episode your host Jaimi sits down with Jake, who is on the team at Boss Building Brokers. Tune into this episode to get to know Jake and how he can help support you on your journey. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building a new home in Perth Western Australia. The information shared on HOME BUILDING LIKE A BOSS is general in nature and does not t...
Sep 23, 2024•15 min•Ep. 52
In this episode your host Jaimi tells you why you shouldn't wait until your block is titled to start the building process and the steps involved during pre-construction to ensure your moving effectively and efficiently as possible through the building process, saving you time & money. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building a new home in Perth Wester...
Sep 16, 2024•14 min•Ep. 51
In this episode your host Jaimi sits down with Mortgage Broker Tania as we discuss the pros and cons between using a Mortgage Broker/Builder Broker or going direct to a bank or builder. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building a new home in Perth Western Australia. The information shared on HOME BUILDING LIKE A BOSS is general in nature and does not take ...
Jul 29, 2024•9 min•Ep. 50
In this episode your host Jaimi sits down with mortgage broker Tania Monday to break down your finance options for house and land packages when your looking at building in Perth WA. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building a new home in Perth Western Australia. The information shared on HOME BUILDING LIKE A BOSS is general in nature and does not take into...
Jul 22, 2024•13 min•Ep. 49
In this episode your host Jaimi breaks down the difference between structural and non structural changes. It’s so important to understand what decisions you have to make and when you have to make them. This will save you time & money! ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building a new home in Perth Western Australia. The information shared on HOME BUILDIN...
Jul 15, 2024•8 min•Ep. 48
It can be overwhelming and confusing to read a quote. In this episode your host Jaimi explains how to understand and read your builders quote. There's multiple ways it can be written, but at the end of the day they’re actually the same. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building a new home in Perth Western Australia. The information shared on HOME BUILDING ...
Jul 08, 2024•13 min•Ep. 47
In this episode, your host Jaimi breaks down exactly what untitled land is and the importance of factoring delayed title allowance into your build. Understand exactly what this means for your build BEFORE securing your block of land, as this can make or break your budget. Now more than ever in a market where untitled land is more common than titled land, it’s important to know what this means for your building journey. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡...
Jul 01, 2024•7 min•Ep. 46
In this episode your host Jaimi sits down with Mortgage Broker Tania Mondon to discuss updates happening in the finance world. Tania Mondon is an authorised representative of Oui Finance Pty Ltd ABN: 48 655 648 098. Corporate Credit Representative Number 529363 is authorised under Australian Credit Licence Number 389328. Tania Mondon is also an MFAA member. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKE...
Jun 24, 2024•10 min•Ep. 45
In this episode your host Jaimi explains how the market is moving.. giving you real life situations on how clients have paid more in the current Perth market by waiting and how much equity previous clients have in their homes. Understand the importance of spending time in the market, rather than timing the market. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building ...
Jun 17, 2024•12 min•Ep. 44
In this episode your host Jaimi chats about what’s been happening behind the scenes at Boss Building Brokers and gives an update on the established and new home market. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building a new home in Perth Western Australia. The information shared on HOME BUILDING LIKE A BOSS is general in nature and does not take into consideratio...
Jun 10, 2024•12 min•Ep. 43
In this episode your host Jaimi chats about some of the reasons why it’s currently so hard to get into the established market right now and how that could effect your decision making when looking at building or buying. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building a new home in Perth Western Australia. The information shared on HOME BUILDING LIKE A BOSS is gen...
Mar 25, 2024•11 min•Ep. 42
