Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWelcome to the Master Builders Elevate podcast, hosted by Ryan Castle, where we discuss topics and talk with experts, advocates and business owners in the New Zealand construction industry. We share knowledge, insights and experiences to help you build a better business and enjoy a better life. The podcast explores ideas and practices that help builders get the best from their businesses, teams and themselves. Every second week a new episode will be released. You can listen online or find and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform, such as Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
In addition to a podcast, Registered Master Builders Elevate is the online learning portal exclusively for Master Builders. Here you’ll find courses, microcourses and other learning resources – all free to you as part of your membership. Elevate offers the flexibility to learn what you need when you need it and at your own pace. The learning platform can be accessed anywhere, anytime and on any device and is available to all your staff. When members complete an Elevate course, they also earn LBP points.
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MBE - EP 35 John Kirwan talks mental wellness
August 25, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBChange and uncertainty is the new normal and everyone is affected, so looking out for ourselves and each other is more important than ever before. John Kirwan (JK) and Dr Fiona Crichton discuss mental wellness and looking after yourself during these challenging times. You'll hear about JK's personal experiences, and learn some useful simple things you can do to help you feel better every day.
EP 35 John Kirwan talks mental wellness
August 25, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBChange and uncertainty is the new normal and everyone is affected, so looking out for ourselves and each other is more important than ever before. John Kirwan (JK) and Dr Fiona Crichton discuss mental wellness and looking after yourself during these challenging times. You'll hear about JK's personal experiences, and learn some useful simple things you can do to help you feel better every day.
MBE EP 35 John Kirwan talks mental wellness
August 25, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBChange and uncertainty is the new normal and everyone is affected, so looking out for ourselves and each other is more important than ever before. John Kirwan (JK) and Dr Fiona Crichton discuss mental wellness and looking after yourself during these challenging times. You'll hear about JK's personal experiences, and learn some useful simple things you can do to help you feel better every day. John Kirwan is known not only for his prowess on the rugby field, but perhaps more import...
MBE EP 34 Graeme Earl, Naylor Love Highlights Key Trends from the Commercial Project Awards
August 12, 2020 02:00 - 35 minutes - 66.2 MBOften trends and themes are first seen in commercial construction and then flow into residential construction. Ryan talks with Graeme Earl, Regional Director at Naylor Love Canterbury and a judge of the Commercial Project Awards (CPA) to discuss the trends among the top entries and how they are relevant to the wider building and construction sector. They also cover Graeme's insights as a senior leader for the Naylor Love team around embedding key values into their business and earni...
MBE EP 33 Alex Voutratzis explains how good advocacy strengthens the construction sector
July 29, 2020 01:00 - 26 minutes - 49.8 MBIn this episode, Ryan catches up with Alex Voutratzis, Policy and Advocacy Manager at Master Builders, to hear how they influence government on issues that affect the building and construction sector, things that affect members on a day to day basis, to ensure the sector is well-performing for members. Advocacy is predominantly behind the scenes, and its purpose is to listen to and resolve higher-level government issues that impact Master Builder members. Master Builders talks with...
MBE EP 33 - Alex Voutratzis explains how good advocacy strengthens the construction sector
July 29, 2020 01:00 - 26 minutes - 49.8 MBIn this episode, Ryan catches up with Alex Voutratzis, Policy and Advocacy Manager at Master Builders, to hear how they influence government on issues that affect the building and construction sector, things that affect members on a day to day basis, to ensure the sector is well-performing for members.
MBE EP 32 Warwick Quinn, CEO of BCITO, on Government's Apprentice Boost Package and No Fees Apprenticeships
July 14, 2020 20:00 - 21 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this week's episode, Ryan invites Warwick Quinn, CEO of BCITO, back on the podcast to discuss all the details on the government's decision to provide free apprenticeships to anyone wanting to study a trade in New Zealand, and the Apprentice Boost package to help retain skills in the industry. If you're a construction business owner wanting to know how you can get the most out of the subsidy, or a worker who wants to upskill and get qualified, Warwick covers everything you need to...
MBE EP 31 Dan Heyworth, Co-Owner of Box™, on Craftsmanship and Automation in Building Local
July 01, 2020 00:30 - 46 minutes - 85.7 MBIn this podcast, Ryan talks to Dan Heyworth, co-owner of Box™ (an award-winning architecture practice and home design & build company), about merging quality of craftmanship and efficiencies of automation in making well-designed and well-constructed homes. Dan's shares his ideas on what the building industry can do to strengthen areas and create more jobs for the betterment of the New Zealand construction sector and homeowners. Box™ was founded on the basic principle that designer...
MBE EP 30 David Kelly, CEO, on building New Zealand's economic recovery
June 17, 2020 02:00 - 17 minutes - 32.7 MBRyan talks with David Kelly, Chief Executive of Registered Master Builders on building New Zealand’s economic recovery. They discuss how vital the building and construction sector is to New Zealand's economy and how it will be crucial to our post-COVID-19 economic recovery. They also touch on how the construction sector coped during lockdown and that despite the tough times and uncertainty at the different levels, there were some good things that they will keep going, particularly a...
MBE EP 29 - David Galbraith, Unleashing Greatness author, on living your best life with courage and care
June 02, 2020 20:00 - 49 minutes - 92.7 MBDavid Galbraith shares frank insights and funny personal stories on how to live your best life with courage and care. He draws on a wide range of experiences as a clinical psychologist, high performance mental coach of athletes from Super Rugby (Chiefs) to Olympic sports, youth worker, author, husband and dad. He encourages all of us to let go of fears and doubts, break free from others’ expectations, commit to values and embrace the unknown. WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE.
MBE EP 29 David Galbraith, Unleashing Greatness author, on living your best life with courage and care
June 02, 2020 20:00 - 49 minutes - 92.7 MBWARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE. David Galbraith shares frank insights and funny personal stories on how to live your greatest life. He draws on a wide range of experiences as a clinical psychologist, high performance mental coach of athletes from Super Rugby (Chiefs) to Olympic sports, youth worker, author, husband and dad. Known as the HOGman, Habit of Greatness, he committed early on to be authentic and create his own framework for understanding ourselves, understanding others, and ...
MBE EP 28 Greg Durkin of BCITO on growing the construction industry through learning
May 19, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 42.4 MBRyan speaks with the third of our BCITO guests, Greg Durkin, the GM of Education and Stakeholder Engagement. They talk about how the construction industry will naturally evolve in the post-COVID-19 environment, adapting to the challenges and applying new learning. Greg believes the culture of investing in property will remain, however, there will a continuum of changes in how construction companies operate due to the challenges of things like social distancing, managing cost and typ...
MBE EP 27 Warwick Quinn, Chief Executive of BCITO, on the importance of industry training during COVID-19
May 12, 2020 14:00 - 18 minutes - 33.7 MBRyan speaks with Warwick Quinn, CEO of BCITO, about the importance of industry training during COVID-19. They talk in-depth about the building industry during a recession and what needs to happen for it to bounce back quicker than in previous tough times. They discuss the importance of keeping in contact with apprentices during lockdown and the impact COVID-19 will have on residential construction in the long run. Warwick also gives a recap and update on RoVE (Reform of Vocational E...
MBE EP 26 Glenn Duncan of BCITO on supporting trainees and employers during COVID-19
May 05, 2020 14:00 - 12 minutes - 24 MBRyan talks to Glenn Duncan from the BCITO team. Glenn is responsible for their field team, focusing on apprentices and employers achieving training goals and strategic priorities for the industry and key stakeholders. In this podcast, Ryan talks with Glenn about how the BCITO team are staying connected and supporting their trainees during the lockdown, and how their trainees have continued learning throughout this time. BCITO have a team solely dedicated to matching people lookin...
MBE EP 25 PwC Managing Cashflow in Tough Times
April 28, 2020 22:00 - 38 minutes - 70.7 MBPeter Cody, Partner at PwC, provides guidance on best practice cashflow management in a residential construction business to help them manage the financial impact of COVID-19. Peter covers a range of topics to help out Master Builder members during this time, such as suspected cashflow cycles in a construction organisation, the guiding principles when it comes to cashflow in this pressure and crisis-based setting, and the tools available to construction businesses. Peter also prov...
MBE EP 24 Hazelton Law COVID-19 Impact on Contracts
April 21, 2020 14:00 - 51 minutes - 96 MBMark Holland and Rachel Conner from Hazelton Law share their expertise and advice on the impact of COVID-19 on your current contracts, including RBC1, and your rights and obligations. Mark, the resident contract guru, talks you through contract considerations and how your current contract will help you through issues that will arise throughout lockdown such as delay, extension of time, material shortage and supply chain cost increase, stage payment questions, time bar clauses and...
MBE EP 24 - Hazelton Law COVID-19 Impact on Contracts
April 21, 2020 14:00 - 51 minutes - 96 MBMark Holland and Rachel Conner from Hazelton Law share their expertise and advice on the impact of COVID-19 on your current contracts, including RBC1, and your rights and obligations.
MBE EP 23 - Apprentice of the Year Q&A with Jason Helsby and Karl Braithwaite
April 07, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes - 49.3 MBIn this podcast episode, Ryan chats with Karl Braithwaite, owner of Catalyst Construction, and his apprentice, Jason Helsby. Jason won the 2019 Apprentice of the Year in the Auckland region and was the runner-up in the national competition. Jason shares his experience with the Apprentice of the Year competition, from the application process to the regional and national finals, and how much value he got from participating. Karl and Jason also talk about the value of apprenticeships in general,...
MBE EP 23 Apprentice of the Year Q&A with Jason Helsby and Karl Braithwaite
April 07, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes - 49.3 MBIn this podcast episode, Ryan chats with Karl Braithwaite, owner of Catalyst Construction, and his apprentice, Jason Helsby. Jason won the 2019 Apprentice of the Year in the Auckland region and was the runner-up in the national competition. Jason shares his experience with the Apprentice of the Year competition, from the application process to the regional and national finals, and how much value he got from participating. Karl and Jason also talk about the value of apprenticeships i...
MBE EP 22 David Kelly, CEO, Update on COVID-19
April 01, 2020 21:00 - 12 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this podcast, Ryan chats with David Kelly, CEO of Registered Master Builders, about how Master Builders is dealing with the repercussions of COVID-19. David talks about their two main priorities, helping businesses to maintain cashflow and preparing for returning to normal. He also gives an overview of what Master Builders is doing to help support their members, which includes trying to understand what support members need, looking into legal positions of contractors, and working...
MBE EP 22 - David Kelly, CEO, Update on COVID-19
April 01, 2020 21:00 - 12 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this podcast, Ryan chats with David Kelly, CEO of Registered Master Builders, about how Master Builders is dealing with the repercussions of COVID-19. David talks about their two main priorities, helping businesses to maintain cashflow and preparing for returning to normal. He also gives an overview of what Master Builders is doing to help support their members, which includes trying to understand what support members need, looking into legal positions of contractors, and working closely w...
MBE EP 21 Mike O'Meeghan on Building a Successful Construction Business
March 10, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 63.5 MBIn this podcast, Ryan has the pleasure of interviewing Mike O’Meeghan, franchise owner of construction company GJ Gardner homes Franklin / Papakura. He shares his journey of becoming a GJ Gardner owner and lessons he has learned owning a construction business. He talks about how to manage suppliers and how to manage people, how to shift from working in the business to working on the business, and the importance of customer experience. He also discusses hiring the right people and cr...
MBE EP21 Mike O'Meeghan on Building a Successful Construction Business
March 10, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 63.5 MBIn this podcast, Ryan has the pleasure of interviewing Mike O’Meeghan, franchise owner of construction company GJ Gardner homes Franklin / Papakura. He shares his journey of becoming a GJ Gardner owner and lessons he has learned about owning a construction business. He talks about how to manage suppliers and how to manage people, how to shift from working in the business to working on the business, and the importance of customer experience. He also discusses hiring the right people and creati...
MBE EP 20 Are Your Team Meetings a Waste of Time? Here’s How to Fix That
February 25, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this podcast episode, Mike and Ryan talk about how team meetings can shape your company culture, and how they are important in creating (or bringing down) energy. They talk about do’s and don’ts in team meetings and share some examples from our own meetings at the Breakthrough Co, providing a great starting point for creating an energising team meeting and culture. How do you create energy in your team meetings? Let us know in the comments! Links Watch this podcast on YouTube ...
MBE EP 19 Simon Penn on Transitioning from Builder to Business Owner
February 11, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this podcast episode, Ryan has the pleasure of interviewing Simon Penn. Simon is the owner of Simon Penn Building and also serves as President for the Registered Master Builders Association for the Wanganui area. Ryan and Simon talk about the sometimes challenging transition from builder to business owner. They talk about Simon’s own experiences on this journey and why it is important to change your mindset in order to bring your business forward. Simon talks about the importan...
MBE EP 18 The 3 big questions every building business owner should ask themselves
January 28, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this podcast episode, Mike and Ryan share 3 big strategic questions that can help you bring your business to the next level. These questions will unlock your thinking and open possibilities you had never thought of before. Mike and Ryan discuss them in depth and give real examples of how asking these questions has helped their clients improve their businesses. Links Watch it on YouTube Find out more about the book Breakpoints here Where else you can find us Website: https...
MBE EP 18 The 3 big questions every business owner should ask themselves
January 28, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this podcast episode, Mike and Ryan share 3 big strategic questions that can help you bring your business to the next level. These questions will unlock your thinking and open possibilities you had never thought of before. Mike and Ryan discuss them in depth and give real examples of how asking these questions has helped their clients improve their businesses.
MBE EP 17 The no bulls**t approach to fitness, health and wellness
January 14, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB“We’ve reached peak wellness. Most of it is nonsense.” This is the title of a recent article by the Outside group and the topic of this podcast episode. Ryan is joined by Milena Cooper, head of digital at the Breakthrough co, and they discuss how people can achieve a real state of wellness – without all the diets, potions and pills out there. They cover the six main dimensions of health - physical, emotional, cognitive, social, spiritual, and environmental – and share insights on...
MBE EP 16 The Learning Ladder - Unlocking you and your team's potential
December 17, 2019 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBLearning can be hard, but it’s the key to unlocking your own and your organization’s potential. In this podcast episode, Mike and Ryan share their insights around learning and give advice on how to learn effectively. They discuss what learning is exactly, what the stages of learning are, why learning is hard and why it’s supposed to be hard, and how you can motivate yourself to achieve your learning goals. You’ll hear about the 4 stages of the learning ladder and how you can move u...
MBE EP 15 David Kelly, CEO of Registered Master Builders, on recent trends and initiatives in the construction sector
December 03, 2019 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this podcast episode, Ryan chats with David Kelly, CEO of Registered Master Builders and Chair of the Construction Industry Council. Ryan and David talk about the current developments, challenges, and initiatives in the construction sector and with Registered Master Builders. David shares the insights he got from chairing the Society of Construction Law seminars, specifically in regard to a decrease of trust and enjoyment in the commercial sector. He talks about what needs to be...
MBE EP 14 Get F'd!
November 19, 2019 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this podcast episode, Ryan challenges you to get F’d – yes, you read that right. It’s not what you might think though. This episode is all about attitude, and how you can change your life by changing your attitude. Ryan discusses three distinguished zones of attitude: The Frustrated zone, The Fine zone, and The Fizzed zone. He also talks about growth mindset, a well-researched concept (e.g. by Carol Dweck and Angela Lee Duckworth) which is key in being successful. Ryan also sha...
EP 14- Get F'd!
November 19, 2019 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this week’s podcast episode, Ryan challenges you to get F’d – yes, you read that right. It’s not what you might think though. This episode is all about attitude, and how you can change your life by changing your attitude.
MBE EP 13 Competitive Tripod
November 05, 2019 20:45 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this podcast Mike and Ryan discuss the competitive tripod - a framework to help you get clear on what you need to be great at to differentiate your offer. When you focus on meeting the market in two areas and beating the market in one area, you’ll set yourself apart from your competitors.
MBE EP 13 The Competitive Tripod
November 05, 2019 20:45 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this podcast Mike and Ryan discuss the competitive tripod - a framework to help you get clear on what you need to be great at to differentiate your offer. When you focus on meeting the market in two areas and beating the market in one area, you’ll set yourself apart from your competitors. You’ll hear examples of organisations that have been successful by focusing on one of the tripod legs and those who have missed the mark because they’ve tried to be all things to all people. ...
MBE EP 12 - The All Blacks - On-Field Leaders
October 22, 2019 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this week’s podcast, Mike and Ryan discuss one of New Zealand’s most successful and beloved organizations: The All Blacks. While most don’t associate a rugby team with business, the All Blacks are very much a business organization, whose product happens to be a sport. Their huge successes over the years, and right now with their successes in the 2019 Rugby World Cup, makes it a great organization to study and learn from in a business context. Mike and Ryan talk especially about ...
MBE EP 11 - Hire and Grow the Best Employees - The 5 Rings
October 05, 2019 23:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBPeople are truly what make a difference in an organization. This podcast is focused on hiring and growing your best employees. Ryan and Mike talk about a helpful model which Ryan refers to as the 5 Olympic rings of people. These are ► Career: Where do you see the employee going and where do they see themselves going? ► Culture & Values: Hire based on values and whether the employee will fit with the organization. Are they an energy sustainer or drainer? ► Capability: Do you have the...
MBE - EP 10 - Grow tomorrow's business today
September 25, 2019 02:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBMany business owners get trapped in the sense of overwhelm and urgency keeping up with today’s business. In this episode Mike and Ryan get you to focus on strategies for growing tomorrow's business. They share their expert advice and offer insights into growth models. From their experiences helping other business owners grow their companies to their personal experiences growing their businesses, they share all the important do’s and don’ts. They suggest helpful frameworks to help ...
MBE - EP 9 - Your Wealth Path from Employment to Business owner
September 08, 2019 02:00 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode, Mike and Ryan talk about how people progress through their careers. Specifically, how they transition from employment to business ownership and eventually to an investor. They identify how people can often get trapped in the move from self-employment to business owner because the business is so reliant on them. In order to change this, they recommend a few leverage points. Firstly, simplify the business – focus on your biggest leverage point initially which is of...
MBE - EP 8 - David Kelly, CEO of Registered Master Builders on tackling the construction sector challenges
August 24, 2019 23:35 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBRyan chats with David Kelly, the Chief Executive of Master Builders and Chair of the Construction Industry Council. David shares his perspectives on what’s happening in the construction industry and why it matters. He talks about the launch of the Construction Sector Accord and how Registered Master Builders have partnered with the government to establish a new way to work together for a better built New Zealand. In this Q&A session David shares his insights on topics: The importa...
MBE - EP 7 - Using "The 7 P's" to Overcome Frustration in Your Business
August 11, 2019 23:00 - 19 minutes - 23.3 MBMany leaders and business owners find themselves in a state of constant frustration. Ping pong balls racing around in your head sound familiar? In this episode, Mike and Ryan share their advice on how to overcome frustration in your business by using the 7 P’s framework. A great practice they recommend in gaining clarity and awareness is a process they call the mind dump, by putting pen to paper on a blank piece of paper. This allows you to get clear on the important things that m...
MBE EP 6 - Work ON your business, not IN your business
July 27, 2019 21:00 - 23 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this episode, Ryan and Mike discuss the importance of working ON the business as opposed to IN the business. Many business owners get stuck in the operational tyranny of getting things ticked off the to-do list and dealing with the urgent issues. Mike and Ryan suggest taking a step back to see the bigger picture of where you want to take the business and what you need to do to get there. They talk about the importance of religiously making time to carve out a day in the week sol...
MBE EP 5 - Q&A with Darrell Trigg, Trigg Construction and National President, RMBA
July 13, 2019 22:00 - 50 minutes - 58.6 MBIn this podcast, Ryan interviews Darrell Trigg of Trigg Construction Ltd, who is also the National President of the Registered Master Builders Association of New Zealand. In this Q& A session, Darrell shares his insights on topics: The importance of personal goals: why he feels like lugging 20 kilos of equipment up the world’s highest buildings is a really good thing to do His view on the tendering model and why he thinks that it is flawed How to get your fair share of work, even...
MBE - EP 4 Overcoming the Overwhelming State of Busyness in Your Business and Personal Life
June 21, 2019 00:04 - 13 minutes - 30.5 MBBusiness owners today seem to be have become obsessed with keeping busy. Creating ridiculously long to-do lists and check boxes that often lead to an overwhelming sense of busyness. Mike and Ryan question whether or not people add value in the long run, amidst all the never ending to-do lists. They suggest a reflection on getting the most important things done as a start. Ryan discusses a great exercise he uses in workshops to get people to gain clarity on what’s important. ...
MBE - EP 3 Four Surprising Success Principles to Boost Your Business and Improve Your Life
June 21, 2019 00:03 - 18 minutes - 42.2 MBIn this episode, Mike and Ryan share four surprising success principles to boost your business and improve your life. Putting these principles into place, the transformation that will happen in your life and business is phenomenal. 1) Limit your hours 2) Development days 3) Personal Goals 4) Health, Relationships, Work (in that order) Links Carol Dweck on Growth Mindset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiiEeMN7vbQ Angela Lee Duckworth on Grit: The power o...
MBE - EP 2 How to Have a Boringly, Predictably Profitable Business
June 21, 2019 00:01 - 22 minutes - 51.9 MBYou’ll certainly be demanding a boringly, predictable, profitable business after having listened to this podcast. Ryan and Mike talk about what’s involved in shifting a business from an endless startup mode to a business that is achieving 20% revenue growth consistently every single year. The challenge that most businesses face is inconsistency. They often don’t have the systems in place and are chasing their tails, encountering the same problems over and over. They tend to be trap...
MBE - EP 1 Clear Principles Chiefs Chat - Q & A with David Kelly, CEO Registered Master Builders
June 21, 2019 00:00 - 25 minutes - 59 MBRyan Castle from the Breakthrough Company talks with David Kelly, Chief Executive of Registered Master Builders and Chair of the Construction Industry Council in this question and answer session. You'll perspective on what’s happening in the construction industry and why it matters. They discuss: What's happening in terms of growth; opportunities and challenges How these can be a catalyst for change Key areas of focus; rebuilding trust and setting clear principles Risk managem...