The Enthusiast Lab

May 15 2024

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Welcome to The Enthusiast Lab, the podcast for all things building related!

Join us every week as we dive into a variety of topics, from how to get started to construction industry trends. Whether you're a seasoned builder or just starting out, our team of experts and enthusiasts will guide you through the world of building with helpful tips and advice. Tune in and become a part of our community of enthusiasts!

You can find us on all the following social media platforms by typing in Mr Enthusiast: Website, Google, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & Youtube or schedule an appointment by using our Linktree links

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Episode 38 - Site Supervisors, Who Are They?

May 15 2024 65 mins

Welcome to episode 38 of The Enthusiast Lab,In today's episode we have a special guest – Scott Bailey the Senior Supervisor - North from La Vida Homes. He’s jumped onboard to chat about all things to do with site supervisors in the building industry!We took a deep dive into the site supervisor aspect of building a home and covered questions like what do site supervisors do, how

Episode 37 - General Business & Market Analysis

May 01 2024 47 mins

Welcome to episode 37 of The Enthusiast Lab,In today's episode we are going over some general business and then deep diving into a market analysis. We discuss how we have finished our Mortgage Broker degrees, what’s happening in the market right now and take a look at Reiwa’s housing market comparison comparing the sales data, average house prices, listing numbers and more If y

Episode 36 - Q&A 3

Apr 17 2024 42 mins

Welcome to episode 36 of The Enthusiast Lab. In today's episode we are answering all your questions that you have been sending through to us! As a little reminder – if there is a topic you want us to talk about in the future, please email your ideas through to [email protected]'s it for today's episode! We hope you found this topic helpful and helps you make a more educ

Episode 35 - Hawk Flooring

Apr 03 2024 65 mins

Welcome to episode 35 of The Enthusiast Lab,In today's episode we have a special guest – Ben Kane the Division Manager for Hawk Flooring. He’s jumped onboard to chat about all things resin garage flooring and the trends in the industry.We took a deep dive into the benefits of resin flooring, the difference between DIY epoxy flooring and the product used in our garages, how it�

Episode 34 - How to Get Started Refresher

Mar 20 2024 39 mins

Welcome to episode 34 of The Enthusiast Lab.In today's episode we are doing a refresher on how to get started and covering some frequently asked questions and comments.If you have any feedback or questions please send everything through to [email protected] We hope you found this topic helpful and helps you make a more educated decision on when you start looking into building

Episode 33 - Top Tips for Prestart - Part 2

Mar 06 2024 49 mins

Welcome to episode 33 of The Enthusiast Lab,In today's episode we are talking about Prestart.Prestart is the process of getting into the finer details of how your new home will look; from tiles and paint colours to roofing, doors, counter finishes, cladding, flooring and more. It’s the all-important pre-construction phase where you really get to bring your home to life!We discuss

Episode 32 - Top Tips for Prestart - Part 1

Feb 21 2024 52 mins

Welcome to episode 32 of The Enthusiast Lab,In today's episode we are talking about Prestart. Prestart is the process of getting into the finer details of how your new home will look; from tiles and paint colours to roofing, doors, counter finishes, cladding, flooring and more. It’s the all-important pre-construction phase where you really get to bring your home to life! We discu

Episode 31 - Land Developers POV

Feb 07 2024 47 mins

Welcome to episode 31 of The Enthusiast Lab,In today's episode we have a special guest – Ryan Milroy the Land Estate Manager for Kingsford in Bullsbrook. He’s jumped onboard to chat about all things land and a land agents’ point of view on land development and building industry.We took a deep dive into the land aspect of building and covered questions like who and what are de

Episode 30 - Build vs Buy

Jan 24 2024 30 mins

Welcome to episode 30 of The Enthusiast Lab,In today's episode we are talking about the difference between buying an established home and building a new home. We discuss the timeframes it takes to achieve home ownership, the risks of both options, the chance of your home increasing in value based on infrastructure and land availability. If you have any feedback or questions please

Episode 29 - Christmas Special

Dec 27 2023 39 mins

Welcome to episode 29 of The Enthusiast Lab,We couldn't help ourselves and wanted to upload something fun and lighthearted. In today's episode we veer away from the building talk and just have some fun with a hat full of questions.As a little reminder – if there is a topic you want us to talk about in the future, please email your ideas through to [email protected]'s it