There’s no better way to learn than by hearing real stories from real developers doing the work.

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on four real-life projects from our community. You’ll hear about the wins, the challenges, and the creative solutions that helped these deals get across the line.

From battling a tricky council process to negotiating a joint venture with a landowner, we share what these developers did—and what they’d do differently next time. If you’ve ever wondered how others overcome roadblocks like site access issues, zoning surprises, or holding costs blowing out, this episode is packed with insights that can save you time and money on your own journey.

Episode highlights

[00:00] Introduction and book giveaway
[01:52] Stefan & Debbie: From townhouse plan to council pushback
[07:30] Resolving challenges and changing plans
[10:11] Kyle: Accidental developer lands a 12-lot subdivision
[14:18] Working with council, engineers, and persistent neighbours
[18:03] Why holding longer worked in his favour
[21:07] Tom: Rural site, public objections, council approval
[23:56] Corner access wins and lessons from planning
[25:36] Durgesh: Securing a site off-market and winning with certainty
[28:45] Council changes on driveways and how he adapted
[31:14] Final reflections and takeaways