Check out Duayne's work here... www.dpearceconstructions.com.au #28 Duayne chats with Mitch Proestos from GIFTu and Food Studio shop In episode 28 of The "Level Up" Podcast. After 20 years in the retail sector Mitch took the leap and went out on his own to show the world his passion for cooking and gift creations that will leave a lasting effect on the people receiving them. For builders out their Mitch prides himself in creating gift packs that are extensions of the people receiving them and se...
Nov 14, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Check out Duayne's work here... www.dpearceconstructions.com.au #27 Duayne chats with Ollie Stephens from Hungry Wolf Studios on all things concrete. Ollie chats about his passion for Architectural Concrete and how it's the one percenters that makes the difference when it comes to getting creative with concrete. Ollie has a saying "Do It Once and do it Properly" - once concrete sets its there for a lifetime or it's a very costly process to pull up and start again on. Check out Hungry Wolf Studio...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Check out Duayne's work here... www.dpearceconstructions.com.au #26 Duayne chats with Amanda Bulow from Awesome Women in Construction about how women play a pivotal role in the building and construction industry. Amanda chats candidly about her mission to help evolve the industry and how women can bring a different perspective to move things in the right direction. Check out Awesome Women in Construction website here... awic.org.au If you're a builder looking to run a more profitable business go...
Oct 17, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Check out Duayne's work here... www.dpearceconstructions.com.au #25 Duayne chats with Will Wilson on his journey from being a roadie, running his own building business and currently as the Business Development Manager at Heka Hoods. Will chats candidly about his struggles with mental health and that failure can ultimately put you on the right path to achieving your goals. Check out Heka Hood's website here... hekahoods.com.au If you're a builder looking to run a more profitable business go check...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Check out Duayne's work here... www.dpearceconstructions.com.au #24 Duayne chats with Hazardco's General Manager Luke Williams on their mission to improve and streamline the residential building industry's health and safety procedures with digital products all accessible from your back pocket . Luke also chats about his personal mission to evolve the industry moving forward to encourage more women to throw on a tool belt and further conversations around mental health. Check out Hazardco's websit...
Sep 19, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Check out Duayne's work here... www.dpearceconstructions.com.au #23 - Duayne chats with Ed and Dan from Trademutt who are on a mission to curve the inflating number of people dealing with mental health issues. They've come up with fantastic idea to sell funky workwear for not only tradies but for any colourful characters out there willing to don their merchandise. The clothing is not only colourful but a fantastic conversation starter to help raise awareness around mental health and encourage an...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Check out Duayne's work here... www.dpearceconstructions.com.au #22 - Duayne chats with Michael Pinter from Linear Constructions on the challenges building businesses are facing with the cost of materials going through the roof. Michael also talks about the need for better education for all builders to run profitable, sustainable businesses. Check out Michael's work here... www.linearconstructions.com.au/ If you're a builder looking to run a more profitable business go check out Duayne's other p...
Aug 22, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Check out Duayne's work here... www.dpearceconstructions.com.au #21 - Duayne's wife Camille joins us in this episode to discuss how she gave up a job she really loved to help out with D Pearce Constructions. She talks about the highs and lows of running a building business, balancing work and family life and everything else in between... If you're a builder looking to run a more profitable business go check out Duayne's other passion Live Life Build... www.livelifebuild.com Send us a text Suppor...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Check out Duayne's work here... www.dpearceconstructions.com.au ep. #20 Duayne chats with Shea who works on a full time basis with Duayne to create all video content for his business. Shea explains how to get out of the blocks when creating video for your business and what tell tail signs could be holding you back from creating fantastic content that could really propel your business in the right direction. If you're a builder looking to run a more profitable business go check out Duayne's other...
Jul 25, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Check out Duayne's work here... www.dpearceconstructions.com.au ep. #19 Duayne chats with Aaron "Apples" Applefield from Bretts Timber and Hardware on his love of baseball and as a baseball coach how he implements many strategies he uses on the field into the business world. Check out Bretts Timber and Hardware here... bretts.com.au If you're a builder looking to run a more profitable business go check out Duayne's other passion Live Life Build... www.livelifebuild.com Send us a text Support the...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Check out Duayne's work here... www.dpearceconstructions.com.au ep. #18 Duayne chats with Aaron from GreenCoast Design on how designers, builders and clients need to collaborate in the early stages of a build to educate the client on what things actually cost so a desired outcome can be reached for all parties involved. They also talk about how the word budget needs to be replaced with project spend as it's a figure that will constantly change through the design process and communication is para...
Jun 27, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 18
ep. #17 Duayne chats with Brett from Saltash Homes on the tough times he endured and the moment he wanted to pack it in and call it quits on his boyhood dream as a builder. Brett chats candidly on his struggles but also how he turned it all around and reignited his passion to rekindle his love for the building industry. Check out Brett's work here... https://saltashhomes.com.au/ Check out Duayne's work here... https://www.dpearceconstructions.com.au/ If you're a builder looking to run a more pro...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 17
ep. #16 Chris proves you are never too old to have a crack. As covid hit our shores Chris was let go from his job with a small family relying on his income. He messaged over 150 builders for a job, one said yes and the rest is history proving that nothing just comes to you, you have to go out there and get it. Check out Chris's Insta page here... @chrissyteethechippy Check out Duayne's work here... https://www.dpearceconstructions.com.au/ If you're a builder looking to run a more profitable busi...
May 30, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 16
ep #15 Christian from Bluebird Design and Build chats with Duayne about his process to build peoples dream homes while keeping the key roles in house as opposed to outsourcing. Check out Christian's work here... https://bluebirddb.com.au/ Check out Duayne's work here... https://www.dpearceconstructions.com.au/ If you're a builder looking to run a more profitable business go check out Duayne's other passion Live Life Build... https://www.livelifebuild.com/ Send us a text Support the show Check ou...
May 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 15
ep. #14 For nearly two decades, Paul has worked in the building and renovation industry across a broad spectrum of unique and challenging projects in the field of building and interior design. In this podcast Paul opens up about reinventing himself at the age of 47 to start his own Interior design business and and the hardships of growing up in South Africa which has shaped him into the man he is today. Check out Paul's work here... https://www.earthbornebydesign.com/ Check out Duayne's work her...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 14
ep. # 13 Duayne chats with Shane Steele. Shane is a fourth generation house raiser with extensive experience in building, renovating and Queenslanders in particular. Shane opens up on early life and how his grandad's final words to him were the building blocks his work ethic and drive to become a successful entrepreneur. Check out Shan'e work here... https://steelehouseraising.com/ Check out Duayne's work here... https://www.dpearceconstructions.com.au/ If you're a builder looking to run a more ...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 13
ep. #12 Duayne chats with Peta Charles from Brisbane Town Planning on many issues home buyers and renovators overlook when it comes to town planning. Peta gives some great hints and tips on what questions to ask before diving head first into a build and how to avoid your hopes and dreams being dashed. Check out Peta here... https://www.brisbanetp.com.au/ Check out Duayne's work here... https://www.dpearceconstructions.com.au/ If you're a builder looking to run a more profitable business go check...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 12
ep. #11 Duayne chats with Michael Ross from MR Building design on being a young residential designer in the highly competitive South East Queensland market. Michael chats about his passion for design and the trials and tribulations of his journey... Check out Michael's designs here... https://mrdesigns.com.au/ If you're a builder looking to run a more profitable business go check out Duayne's other passion Live Life Build... https://www.livelifebuild.com/ Check out Duayne's work here... https://...
Mar 21, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 11
ep. #10 Duayne chats with current clients Caroline and Scott about their journey renovating. The conversation is a great blueprint for anyone thinking of building or renovating and isn't sure where to start. They give great incite into the process and discuss such topics that no question is as silly one and with the help of the PAC Process (Paid as a Consultant) much of the hard work and relationship building is done before a nail is hammered. Send us a text Support the show Check out the Duayne...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 10
ep. #9 Duayne chats with builder Matthew Prokuda from Radius Builders on the importance of not choosing a builder based on price. It's a trap that many home buyers or renovators can fall into. Building a solid relationship with your builder or understanding if you are on the same page should become before price. Check out Matthew's work here... https://radiusbuilders.com.au/ Check out Duayne's work here... https://www.dpearceconstructions.com.au/ If you're a builder looking to run a more profita...
Feb 21, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 9
ep. #8 Duayne chats with Travis Griffiths from Sivart Construction Group about thinking outside the box to create the house of your dreams. Travis gives some tips on establishing a solid relationship with the client before any hammer has been swung. Check out Travis's work here... https://sacg.com.au/ Check out Duayne's work here... https://www.dpearceconstructions.com.au/ If you're a builder looking to run a more profitable business go check out Duayne's other passion Live Life Build... https:/...
Jan 24, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 8
ep. #7 Duayne chats with Aaron Wailes from Green Coast Building Design on the importance of understanding all facets of the client to design a home that is an extension of their way of life. Aaron also gives some hints and tips for newbies looking to get into the design game and explains how to build a solid relationship with all parties involved to create an enjoyable design process... Check out Aarons designs here... https://greencoastdesign.com.au/ If you're a builder looking to run a more pr...
Jan 24, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7
ep. #6 Duayne explains the pitfalls of chasing ballpark figures and the traps builders can fall into by giving these figures to potential clients. No two builds are the same when it comes to custom renovations so giving a figure off the top of your head can lead to many headaches. Duayne offers some tips and tricks to help builders avoid making these mistakes to help all parties enjoy the building experience... If you're a builder looking to run a more profitable business go check out Duayne's o...
Jan 10, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 6
ep. #5 Duayne chats with Ryan Brown from RKB Renovations on his time in the army as a chippy to running his own business as a qualified builder. Ryan reveals his love for the industry and his passion to turn someones house into their dream home... Check out Ryan's renovations here... https://rkbrenovations.com.au/ If you're a builder looking to run a more profitable business go check out Duayne's other passion Live Life Build... https://www.livelifebuild.com/ Check out Duayne's work here... http...
Dec 27, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 5
ep. #4 Duayne flies solo in episode 4 as he discusses what lies ahead for the building industry and what builders can do to prepare for the uncertain times ahead. If you're a builder looking to run a more profitable business go check out Duayne's other passion Live Life Build... https://www.livelifebuild.com/ Check out Duayne's work here... https://www.dpearceconstructions.com.au/ Send us a text Support the show Check out the Duayne Pearce website here... https://duaynepearce.com/...
Dec 13, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 4
ep. #3 Duayne chats with Donna Guyler from Donna Guyler Design about all things interior design. Donna reveals how she got into the industry and the trials and tribulations of running your own business. She delves into where the industry can evolve and why communication between trades and clients is so important to running a successful project... Check out Donna's work here... https://www.donnaguyler.com/ If you're a builder looking to run a more profitable business go check out Duayne's other p...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 3
ep. # 2 Duayne chats with Dean Ward from Ward Construction about building, business, learning from failure and what it takes to be a builder in today's environment. Send us a text Support the show Check out the Duayne Pearce website here... https://duaynepearce.com/
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 2
ep. #1 For the past 15 years Justin Andrews has run his own building business Abode Construction so he knows a thing or two about running a building business. Justin opens up about family, clients, mental health and personal development as he's been separated from his family for the past 10 weeks due to covid. Send us a text Support the show Check out the Duayne Pearce website here... https://duaynepearce.com/...
Nov 01, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Here's a sneak peak in Duayne's shed of some of the guests who are going to join him on "The Level Up Podcast with Duayne Pearce. No topic is off limits as he delves into business, mental health, great yarns and anything of value to help builders, tradies and clients enjoy the building process. Send us a text Support the show Check out the Duayne Pearce website here... https://duaynepearce.com/...
Oct 21, 2021•4 min
