The "Level Up" with Duayne Pearce Podcast

The "Level Up" with Duayne Pearce Podcast

I take on the role of an authoritative voice that fearlessly communicates truths drawn directly from my lived experiences. With a genuine sense of ownership, my insights are free from any hidden agendas – they truly belong to the audience. My stories and journey add remarkable value, the key now lies in harnessing its power effectively to help others. My purpose is to create a new residential building industry. My mission is to inspire unshakable self-confidence in my colleagues in the industry, empowering them to orchestrate prosperous, enduring, and lucrative businesses that bring exceptional projects to fruition for our clients. My goal is to foster a deeper comprehension among clients about the identity and functions of builders, redefining their perceptions.

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August 4, 2025 86 mins

#152 Michael O'Sullivan (Sully) shares his powerful journey from near-burnout to recovery, revealing how community support and business education transformed his building career after hitting rock bottom.

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#151 Helen Armstrong from House of Stars shares her 33-year journey in the construction industry while revealing critical insights about current building codes and their unintended consequences for homeowners and builders alike. She explains how modern construction practices aimed at energy efficiency may be creating the perfect conditions for widespread mould issues in Australian homes, similar to the leaky home crisis in New Zeal...

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#150 Rob Innes  from Rybuild shares his powerful journey through debilitating construction-related anxiety and how he eventually learned to manage it. His raw account provides insight into the hidden mental health challenges that plague the construction industry, particularly for high-performing perfectionists who shoulder immense responsibility.

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#149 Anthony Hickey from Two-Tone Constructions shares his journey from struggling carpenter to successful builder, revealing how vulnerability, mental health awareness and building quality above code standards transformed his business. His authentic approach to leadership and relationships has created a thriving Melbourne-based renovation company that builds primarily within his own neighbourhood.

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#148 Ryan Smith from Locspec shares his remarkable transformation from traditional carpenter to successful business owner, revealing how vulnerability and community support revolutionised both his company and personal life.

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#147 The collaborative spirit of the building industry shines through as the Godfather (Craig Stuart), Ryan Smith and Anthony Hickey join Duayne for a panel discussion to discuss breaking down barriers, mental health challenges, and redefining success.

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#146 Having a great team begins with great leadership, requiring strategic planning, delegating effectively, and understanding the true value of both on-site and administrative staff.

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#145 Brett shares his transformative journey from alcohol addiction to ultra-marathon runner and founder of Run Queensland, discovering how running 100+ mile races provided the mental clarity and purpose he couldn't find elsewhere.

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#144 Discover how to structure your construction business to maximize success and personal fulfillment by intentionally designing every aspect from the ground up. We explore why breaking away from traditional industry models allows you to create a business that truly serves your goals and lifestyle.

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#143 Jamie Hayes shares his journey from insurance industry worker to fitness pioneer and how a simple gym class encounter completely changed his life trajectory and led to meeting his wife and business partner.

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#142 Anthony from Lotus Energy shares how his family business evolved from solar installation to pioneering a world-first recycling process that recovers 98% of materials from end-of-life solar panels. Their groundbreaking technology extracts valuable nano-silicon and silver that can revolutionize battery technology while preventing panels from being illegally shipped to developing countries.

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#141 Luke Riemer transformed his 25-year building career into creating Akribis Leather, crafting custom tool belts that focus on efficiency and ergonomics for professional tradespeople. His journey from custom home builder to leather craftsman demonstrates how personal experience in the trades creates innovative solutions for common worksite challen...

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#140 Senator Gerard Rennick discusses the challenges facing Australia's building industry and the underlying issues that contribute to an industry in dire need of reform.

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#139 Getting help early in business separates successful builders from the rest. As an up and coming builder, Mitch Chan from Agathe builders recognises these knowledge gaps and seeks guidance from Duayne in this weeks podcast to avoid the common pitfalls that plague many in the building industry.

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#138 We delve into the crucial role of foundational health in achieving personal and professional success, exploring holistic approaches that most practitioners overlook. Hector Del Nido shares his journey from competitive bodybuilder to holistic health coach after experiencing his own health breakdown despite being at the peak of physical fitness.

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#137 Australia falls significantly behind in building healthier homes, with moisture management being a critical factor that most builders aren't addressing properly. We're joined by Jesse and Dan from Pro Clima Australia to explore how vapour-permeable weather barriers create healthier, more durable buildings compared to traditional foil ...

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#136 Peter Love from The Good Builder is reshaping the building industry narrative by highlighting quality builders and creating a dedicated media platform for the home building sector. His journey from lawyer to construction advocate demonstrates how fresh perspectives can transform an industry struggling with its public image.

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#135 Brad Cullen shares his journey from plumbing apprentice to founder of Offroad Creative, a rapidly growing business that designs and manufactures premium vehicle canopies and accessories.

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#134 Seasoned builder Craig Stuart returns for his fifth appearance to share invaluable construction tips aimed at preserving traditional building craftsmanship in an industry where quality is often compromised.

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#133 Byron shares his remarkable journey from struggling school student to successful building business owner, revealing how finding his passion completely transformed his educational experience and career trajectory.

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