Lessons from 30 years in manufacturing, with Darren Chatfield

In today's episode, Russell sits down with Darren Chatfield from Spectrum Plastics for an honest chat about the reality of running a manufacturing business.  You'll hear why raw material prices have jumped 50 to 100% in a matter of months and why Darren says it's a bigger challenge than COVID ever…

Why developers have stopped building, with Russell Green

In today' s episode, Russell is back in the guest seat with Kai for part two of their conversation, going deeper into the realities of running a consultancy, leading a growing team, and where the WA property market is heading. You'll hear why Russell designs every project thinking like a property …

When buildings fail, with Russell Green

In today's episode, Russell returns to the guest seat to chat with Kai about the realities of running a hydraulic consultancy and the failures Russell sees firsthand as an expert witness on building disputes across Australia. You'll hear the story of a $250,000 box gutter failure in a Scarborough …

Mental health in construction, with Jay Walters

Jay Walters is the General Manager of the JWH Group, a residential home builder started in 2003 and a second-generation family business. In this episode, Jay discusses the dynamics and challenges of leadership in a family-run business. He addresses the use of different building methods, the streng…

Why Perth is perfect for offshore purchases, with Melissa Montgomery

Melissa Montgomery is the Sales Director for Australian Projects and Developments at JLL, specialising in selling Australian residential property into Asian markets. Based in Singapore, Melissa works closely with Australian developers to connect their projects with offshore buyers across the region…

Breaking the rent cycle, with Jerome Vallet

Jerome Vallet is the Director of Stop Renting Perth, a business dedicated to helping first and second-home buyers navigate the transition from renting to home ownership. In this episode, Jerome discusses the mission behind Stop Renting Perth and the barriers facing buyers in Perth’s rapidly rising…

Everything you need to know about staging, with Sara Sutton

Sara Sutton is the Founder and Director of Perth Style Company. Having shaped over $2 billion worth of property in the last decade, Perth Style Company has been successfully transforming empty properties into attractive, inviting spaces. In this episode, Sara talks about her pivot from finance to …

Why Perth’s wealthy are choosing apartments, with Shayne Isbister

Shayne Isbister is the Development Director at Edge Visionary Living. With over 13 years of experience in the country and even more overseas, Shayne has pushed Edge Visionary Living to award-winning success in Western Australia. In this episode, Shayne discusses his background in construction and …

Developing WA with Russell Green

In the very first episode of Developing WA, you’ll meet your host, Russell Green, the Founder of OTG Hydraulic Design. OTG are experts in Hydraulic Design, Plumbing Consultancy, and Wet Fire Design. In this episode, Russell is joined by OTG marketing manager Kai Armstrong to share a bit about his …

Perth is allergic to apartments, with Vadim Boyko

Vadim Boyko is Director and Principal Architect at PROEKT. PROEKT’s mission is to bridge the gap between design and feasibility in Western Australia. In this episode, Vadim takes us through his upbringing and the journey of heading his own business with limited connections. He discusses the nitty-…