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The "Level Up" with Duayne Pearce Podcast

The "Level Up" with Duayne Pearce Podcast

Hosted by Duayne Pearce

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199

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Jun 2026

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EN-AU

About the show

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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July 6, 2026Episode 2001 hr 15 min

Why 82% Of Australian Home Designs Never Get Built — ft. Scott Bowden - BYO Floor Plan

Check out our partner, Hazard Co!https://www.hazardco.com/au/Check out our tools partner!Bretts: https://bretts.com.au/ Checkout our the best timber out there!https://highwood.com.au/Follow me on my Socials!(https://www.instagram.com/duaynepearce/)(https://www.facebook.com/DuaynePearceBuild)(https://www.tiktok.com/@duaynepearcebuilder)Check out Scott and his work:🔹BYO Floor Plan - https://www.byofloorplan.com.au/🔹Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/byofloorplan/Check out Duayne’s other projects:🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com🔹 D Pearce Constructions — https://dpearceconstructions.com.au🔹 QuoteEaze — https://quoteeaze.com/Free-Offer.html82% of Australian home designs never get built.That's not just wasted money. That's wasted time, wasted energy and wasted dreams.This week I sat down with Scott Bowden from BYO Floor Plan on the Gold Coast to find out why this keeps happening and what builders, designers and homeowners can do to change it.We talked about why getting a builder involved early in the design process changes everything, why cheap drawings are costing everyone more in the long run, why detailed drawings are one of the best investments a builder can make in their business, and how Scott's new online tool is helping clients figure out their budget before a single line gets drawn.If you're a builder, building designer or homeowner thinking about a custom build or renovation this one is a must listen.Send us Fan MailSupport the show Follow me on my Socials! (https://www.instagram.com/duaynepearce/) (https://www.facebook.com/DuaynePearceBuild) (https://www.tiktok.com/@duaynepearcebuilder) Check out Duayne’s other projects: 🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com 🔹 D Pearce Constructions — https://dpearceconstructions.com.au 🔹 QuoteEaze — https://quoteeaze.com/Free-Offer.html Check out the Duayne

June 29, 2026Episode 19955 min

"I Was Crying On Site Every Day" — This Builder's Raw Mental Health Story Will Hit Home

He was crying in the bathroom on smoko breaks. Withdrawn from his kids. Ready to admit defeat on the business he'd built from nothing.This week I sat down with Mark Boundy from Dalby, a builder who hit rock bottom 18 months ago and found the courage to put his hand up and ask for help.We talk about the financial mistakes that nearly broke him, what it actually felt like in those darkest moments, why it took him four weeks to speak up even after finding support, and how he's slowly learning that being a good tradesman and being worthy of success are not separate things.This isn't just a business podcast episode. This is a raw, honest conversation about mental health in the building industry and what it really takes to come back from rock bottom.If you're a builder or tradie who feels like you're drowning and don't know where to turn, please know you're not alone, and there is always a way through.Send us Fan MailSupport the show Follow me on my Socials! (https://www.instagram.com/duaynepearce/) (https://www.facebook.com/DuaynePearceBuild) (https://www.tiktok.com/@duaynepearcebuilder) Check out Duayne’s other projects: 🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com 🔹 D Pearce Constructions — https://dpearceconstructions.com.au 🔹 QuoteEaze — https://quoteeaze.com/Free-Offer.html Check out the Duayne

June 22, 2026Episode 1981 hr 34 min

4700 Australian Builders Went Insolvent In 2025 — The Hard Truth Nobody Talks About

Check out our partner, Hazard Co!https://www.hazardco.com/au/Check out our tools partner!Bretts: https://bretts.com.au/ Checkout our the best timber out there!https://highwood.com.au/Follow me on my Socials!(https://www.instagram.com/duaynepearce/)(https://www.facebook.com/DuaynePearceBuild)(https://www.tiktok.com/@duaynepearcebuilder)Check out Adam and his work:🔹Mackay Goodwin - https://www.mackaygoodwin.com.au/🔹Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marcus.petrovic/Check out Duayne’s other projects:🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com🔹 D Pearce Constructions — https://dpearceconstructions.com.au🔹 QuoteEaze — https://quoteeaze.com/Free-Offer.html4,700 construction businesses went bankrupt in 2025. Is yours next?In this episode of Level Up, I sit down with Marcus from Mackay Goodwin Advisory & Restructuring to talk about one of the most important, and most ignored — topics in the building industry: bankruptcy and insolvency.This isn't a doom-and-gloom episode. It's a survival guide.Marcus has spent 20+ years helping small construction businesses restructure their debt, negotiate with the ATO, and get back on their feet — without losing their license, their home, or their sanity.We get into the real numbers, the real stories, and the real options that most builders don't even know exist.Send us Fan MailSupport the show Follow me on my Socials! (https://www.instagram.com/duaynepearce/) (https://www.facebook.com/DuaynePearceBuild) (https://www.tiktok.com/@duaynepearcebuilder) Check out Duayne’s other projects: 🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com 🔹 D Pearce Constructions — https://dpearceconstructions.com.au 🔹 QuoteEaze — https://quoteeaze.com/Free-Offer.html Check out the Duayne

June 15, 2026Episode 1971 hr 19 min

How A UK Carpenter Cleared $150K Debt In 9 Months & Built A Thriving Building Business In Norway

Check out our partner, Hazard Co!https://www.hazardco.com/au/Check out our tools partner!Bretts: https://bretts.com.au/ Checkout our the best timber out there!https://highwood.com.au/Follow me on my Socials!(https://www.instagram.com/duaynepearce/)(https://www.facebook.com/DuaynePearceBuild)(https://www.tiktok.com/@duaynepearcebuilder)Check out Adam and his work:🔹Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590520767331🔹Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tomrerjones/ @tomrerjones🔹TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tomrerjones?lang=en tomrerjones🔹Website - https://tomrerjones.no/Check out Duayne’s other projects:🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com🔹 D Pearce Constructions — https://dpearceconstructions.com.au🔹 QuoteEaze — https://quoteeaze.com/Free-Offer.htmlWhat happens when a UK carpenter moves to Norway, starts from scratch with no contacts and builds a thriving business in one of the most unique building environments in the world?This week I sat down online with Adam Jones from Tømrer Jones RS in Norway for one of the most fascinating conversations we've had on the podcast.Adam reached out to me on Instagram a few months ago and I knew straight away he had a story worth sharing. From clearing $150K of debt in just nine months to taking on a 480 square meter heritage roof job that two of the biggest roofing companies in his town refused to touch — this bloke is the real deal.We talked about building in Norway vs Australia, the lessons of working with a 62 year old master builder who wouldn't speak a word of English, why knowing your numbers changes everything and why saying no to the wrong clients is the fastest way to build a great business.If you're a tradie or builder anywhere in the world who feels like they're just getting started, this one is for you.Send us Fan MailSupport the show Follow me on my Socials! (https://www.instagram.com/duaynepearce/) (https://www.facebook.com/DuaynePearceBuild) (https://www.tiktok.com/@duaynepearcebuilder) Check out Duayne’s other projects: 🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com 🔹 D Pearce Constructions — https://dpearceconstructions.com.au 🔹 QuoteEaze — https://quoteeaze.com/Free-Offer.html Check out the Duayne

June 8, 2026Episode 19656 min

How My Building Business Funded A 170 Acre Ocean Front Farm & Changed My Family's Life Forever

Check out our partner, Hazard Co!https://www.hazardco.com/au/Check out our tools partner!Bretts: bretts.com.au/ Follow me on my Socials!(https://www.instagram.com/duaynepearce/)(https://www.facebook.com/DuaynePearceBuild)(https://www.tiktok.com/@duaynepearcebuilder)Check out Duayne’s other projects:🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com🔹 D Pearce Constructions — https://dpearceconstructions.com.au🔹 QuoteEaze — https://quoteeaze.com/Free-Offer.htmlHere's the YouTube description with timestamps:What if your building business could fund the life most people only dream about?In this solo episode I pull back the curtain on one of the questions I get asked about more than almost anything else, our farm.Why did I buy it. What I've learned. How the cattle work. What it costs. How long the DA really took. And why our building business is the engine behind everything we've been able to create for our family.This isn't just a story about a farm. It's a story about what's possible when you build a great business, spend your money wisely and have the courage to think bigger than most people around you.If you've ever dreamed about owning land, producing your own food and creating a life that goes way beyond just running a building business — this one is for you.#leveluppodcast #australianbuilder #farm #cattle #property #lifestyle #livelifebuild #grassfedbeef #buildingbusiness #wealth #growthmindset #dwaynepearce #farmlife #sustainablelivingSend us Fan MailSupport the show Follow me on my Socials! (https://www.instagram.com/duaynepearce/) (https://www.facebook.com/DuaynePearceBuild) (https://www.tiktok.com/@duaynepearcebuilder) Check out Duayne’s other projects: 🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com 🔹 D Pearce Constructions — https://dpearceconstructions.com.au 🔹 QuoteEaze — https://quoteeaze.com/Free-Offer.html Check out the Duayne

June 1, 2026Episode 1951 hr 0 min

How 3D Printed Homes Could Solve Australia’s Housing Crisis | ft. Tom Macrokanis (Macro 3D)

What if homes could be built faster, cheaper, and with less labor… using a robot?In this episode of Level Up, Duayne Pearce sits down with Tom from Macro 3D, the company behind Australia’s groundbreaking 3D printed homes and the viral 3D printed pool houses featured on The Block.From building custom 3D printing machines in Australia to printing full-scale concrete structures in days, this conversation dives deep into the future of construction, housing affordability, automation, and what’s next for the building industry.We cover:• How 3D printed homes actually work• The real cost of 3D printed construction• How long it takes to print a house• Structural strength & building codes• Reinforcement, insulation & waterproofing• Why Australia is behind the rest of the world• The future of affordable housing• How robotics & automation are changing construction foreverIf you’re a builder, developer, investor, architect, or just curious about the future of housing, this episode is packed with insights.Send us Fan MailSupport the show Follow me on my Socials! (https://www.instagram.com/duaynepearce/) (https://www.facebook.com/DuaynePearceBuild) (https://www.tiktok.com/@duaynepearcebuilder) Check out Duayne’s other projects: 🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com 🔹 D Pearce Constructions — https://dpearceconstructions.com.au 🔹 QuoteEaze — https://quoteeaze.com/Free-Offer.html Check out the Duayne

May 25, 2026Episode 19414 min

Why Australian Builders Are Always Busy But Never Actually Getting Ahead

Busy is not a badge of honour.And if you're constantly telling people how busy you are but still feel like you're not getting ahead — this episode is for you.In this solo episode I break down the difference between intent and intention and why it's one of the most important mindset shifts any builder or tradie can make in 2026.Intent isn't about working harder. It's about showing up with a plan, executing with purpose and making sure every single hour of your day is actually moving you forward.This is how I built Queensland's largest subcontract carpentry business at 23. And it's still how I operate every single day across every business, every project and every part of my life.If you're tired of feeling busy but never feeling like you're actually getting anywhere, hit play.What I cover:👉 Why busy is the wrong goal and what to chase instead👉 The difference between intent and intention and why it matters👉 How I used drive time to plan and run Queensland's largest carpentry business at 23👉 Why clarity is the foundation of having real intent👉 How intent flows through to your team and your job site👉 Why structure is the fastest way to stop feeling overwhelmed👉 How to flick the switch and start getting more done every single daySend us Fan MailSupport the show Follow me on my Socials! (https://www.instagram.com/duaynepearce/) (https://www.facebook.com/DuaynePearceBuild) (https://www.tiktok.com/@duaynepearcebuilder) Check out Duayne’s other projects: 🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com 🔹 D Pearce Constructions — https://dpearceconstructions.com.au 🔹 QuoteEaze — https://quoteeaze.com/Free-Offer.html Check out the Duayne

May 18, 2026Episode 1931 hr 11 min

Why 7000 Australian Builders Went Broke While We're In A Housing Crisis | ft. Scott Challen

7000 Australian builders went broke in the last two years.We're in the middle of a housing crisis.How is that even possible?This week I sat down with Scott Challen from QHI Group, builder, businessman and one of the most switched on voices in the Australian building industry right now — for one of the most fired up conversations we've had in the shed.We get into why housing is becoming unaffordable, why builders keep going broke, why we can't find enough trades, and why the people making the rules have absolutely no idea how this industry actually works.This one pulls no punches.Send us Fan MailSupport the show Follow me on my Socials! (https://www.instagram.com/duaynepearce/) (https://www.facebook.com/DuaynePearceBuild) (https://www.tiktok.com/@duaynepearcebuilder) Check out Duayne’s other projects: 🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com 🔹 D Pearce Constructions — https://dpearceconstructions.com.au 🔹 QuoteEaze — https://quoteeaze.com/Free-Offer.html Check out the Duayne

May 11, 2026Episode 19251 min

Why Australian Builders Feel Tired, Sore & Wrecked Every Day — And How To Fix It For Good

Tired. Sore. Foggy. Running on coffee and not much else.If that sounds like your average Tuesday, this episode is for you.I'm back in the shed with Hectic Hector for round two and seven months on from our last conversation the results speak for themselves. This isn't about smashing weights and looking good. It's about building a body that can handle big workdays, family life and hard training without breaking down.We get into the real stuff. Why what you eat matters more than how hard you train. Why caffeine and energy drinks are not real energy. Why alcohol is sabotaging your sleep even when it feels like it helps you switch off. And why chasing testosterone replacement and weight loss shortcuts without fixing the root cause is only making things worse.If you're a builder or tradie who wants to feel younger, move better and stop waking up every morning already exhausted — hit play.Send us Fan MailSupport the show Follow me on my Socials! (https://www.instagram.com/duaynepearce/) (https://www.facebook.com/DuaynePearceBuild) (https://www.tiktok.com/@duaynepearcebuilder) Check out Duayne’s other projects: 🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com 🔹 D Pearce Constructions — https://dpearceconstructions.com.au 🔹 QuoteEaze — https://quoteeaze.com/Free-Offer.html Check out the Duayne

May 4, 2026Episode 19116 min

Why Australian Builders Need To Start Controlling Their Inputs

Garbage in. Garbage out.What you watch, hear, read and repeat every single day is shaping how you think, how you act and how you run your business. And most of the time you don't even realise it's happening.In this episode I break down why controlling your inputs is one of the fastest and most practical ways to lift your mindset, your productivity and your results without adding a single extra hour to your day.If your default is background news, talkback radio and social media doom scrolling — this one is going to hit home.What I cover:👉 Why garbage in always means garbage out👉 How background noise is shaping your mood without you realising👉 Why your commute and solo work time are your biggest untapped learning blocks👉 How to swap mindless consumption for inputs that actually build your skills👉 Why the source of your information matters more than the information itself👉 How to curate your circle, clean up your feed and choose inputs that move you forwardSend us Fan MailSupport the show Follow me on my Socials! (https://www.instagram.com/duaynepearce/) (https://www.facebook.com/DuaynePearceBuild) (https://www.tiktok.com/@duaynepearcebuilder) Check out Duayne’s other projects: 🔹 Live Life Build — https://livelifebuild.com 🔹 D Pearce Constructions — https://dpearceconstructions.com.au 🔹 QuoteEaze — https://quoteeaze.com/Free-Offer.html Check out the Duayne

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