Daniel’s journey is one every builder should hear.

He started as a plumber, then moved into building and eventually scaled to delivering more than 130 homes a year. From the outside, it looked like success. But behind the recognition and awards came real challenges: budgets blowing out, staff walking away, and the pressure of holding a growing company together.

Instead of letting those setbacks define him, Daniel turned them into the foundation for something bigger. He built Jack, a project management platform designed by a builder, for builders. Today, Jack helps construction companies across Australia and now the US run with greater control, stronger systems, and healthier profitability.

In this episode, Daniel shares his full story: the highs of winning national awards, the lows of staff turnover, and the leadership lessons that shaped how he now builds businesses. If you’re a builder caught between being hands-on and stepping into true business leadership, Daniel’s story will show you what’s possible.

🕒 Timestamped Key Points
[00:04:15] From plumbing to building, Daniel’s first steps into construction.
[00:07:40] Scaling up to 130–140 homes per year.
[00:12:05] Building a 20,000 sqm factory to support growth.
[00:16:20] The challenges of leading staff and balancing nonstop client demand.
[00:19:50] How the idea of international expansion began.
[00:24:30] Daniel’s 2026 target: expansion into the US market.
[00:29:15] Why leadership and mindset matter as the business grows.
[00:34:40] Advice for builders caught between hands-on work and executive leadership.

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Daniel&rsquo;s journey is one every builder should hear.
He started as a plumber, then moved into building and eventually scaled to delivering more than 130 homes a year. From the outside, it looked like success. But behind the recognition and awards came real challenges: budgets blowing out, staff walking away, and the pressure of holding a growing company together.
Instead of letting those setbacks define him, Daniel turned them into the foundation for something bigger. He built Jack, a project management platform designed by a builder, for builders. Today, Jack helps construction companies across Australia and now the US run with greater control, stronger systems, and healthier profitability.
In this episode, Daniel shares his full story: the highs of winning national awards, the lows of staff turnover, and the leadership lessons that shaped how he now builds businesses. If you&rsquo;re a builder caught between being hands-on and stepping into true business leadership, Daniel&rsquo;s story will show you what&rsquo;s possible.
🕒 Timestamped Key Points
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">[00:04:15] From plumbing to building, Daniel&rsquo;s first steps into construction.</li>
<li aria-level="1">[00:07:40] Scaling up to 130&ndash;140 homes per year.</li>
<li aria-level="1">[00:12:05] Building a 20,000 sqm factory to support growth.</li>
<li aria-level="1">[00:16:20] The challenges of leading staff and balancing nonstop client demand.</li>
<li aria-level="1">[00:19:50] How the idea of international expansion began.</li>
<li aria-level="1">[00:24:30] Daniel&rsquo;s 2026 target: expansion into the US market.</li>
<li aria-level="1">[00:29:15] Why leadership and mindset matter as the business grows.</li>
<li aria-level="1">[00:34:40] Advice for builders caught between hands-on work and executive leadership.</li>
</ul>
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Our construction business coaching has helped 2,500+ building companies succeed. Subscribe to The Builder&rsquo;s Ladder Podcast for weekly, actionable insights &mdash; tailored to help you grow a profitable construction business.
Follow TPB for more:
<ul>
<li>👥 FB Group &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalbuilder">https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalbuilder</a></li>
<li>📸 Instagram &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalbuilder/">https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalbuilder/</a></li>
<li>🖥️ Get your business health audit + free resources (including website audit) here &ndash; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFVSOE5TUWJ0M0FxQ3BoWHRQTVdVRmtGSklwUXxBQ3Jtc0tuQlZ4STgxNEM3VHZiMG5jTUdWZHk0WGFHRDBQNjduWjZVZnIzRUN5dEJaRmNxc284TEtuTWIyWGxZVDh5NE1mTUx2aGN3M3ZiYmRkU0hmZU9iM0FJYjB2by1fU1huRWg1Zm5UV0hLcHRaWTFvbFJnVQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theprofessionalbuilder.com%2F&amp;v=tcNhTCOyOXI">https://www.theprofessionalbuilder.com</a></li>
<li>🚀 Head to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGRZRkJXN0Z0Ni02T1RJTVkwVjl1MWNydm1Zd3xBQ3Jtc0ttMGttaU5KeEREX1FHVmtjdHJERXA5dWUzVncxNGJxemY4dXJlbkxCdGU0REJuN05VQXdJLXNJN1ppMkN2RkV4Sm5LZXYxb2hOZEEzSEc5WE9aYW1NamFxSzZWSkpGTkQ5U2VYcnpVOWxjc0ljVmJnVQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftpb.tools%2Fpod-call&amp;v=tcNhTCOyOXI">https://tpb.tools/pod-call</a> to book your FREE strategy session.</li>
<li>📈 Resources For Builders &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbE1JSFhuNjlxaGl2MEFvWGVKSzBKU3pEUzJZZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttbmxHRG5EeDdRdG5PbTJFbm1qTzZEb3h3ZzVGRDV2NWZfcUhTeFFfY29sXzV5ZmE4Q3VfUzFzTHRTck9PbEJUdEwxVTRmaXlxcjMwNjdHeU5aeE9OTW8yNTRZVEhhV0pXdDBVTXlDbGo3RE8tdG44Yw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftpb.tools%2Fresources&amp;v=tcNhTCOyOXI">https://tpb.tools/resources</a></li>
</ul>

Welcome to The Builders Ladder, for residential builders and construction business owners who want to fast-track their results, scale their construction company, and create a systemized, profitable construction business.

If you’re ready to free up your time, increase profit, and build a high-performing team, you’re in the right place.

Your host, Marti Amos, has worked with over 5,000 building companies globally over the last 19+ years through builder coaching and proven business systems. His mission? To help you climb the builder’s ladder and run a predictable, high-margin construction business.

Tune in to hear from industry experts and discover step-by-step strategies to become a strategic building business owner - and ultimately, achieve true wealth, time freedom, and financial freedom through your residential construction business.

Welcome to The Builders Ladder, for residential builders and construction business owners who want to fast-track their results, scale their construction company, and create a systemized, profitable construction business.
If you&rsquo;re ready to free up your time, increase profit, and build a high-performing team, you&rsquo;re in the right place.
Your host, Marti Amos, has worked with over 5,000 building companies globally over the last 19+ years through builder coaching and proven business systems. His mission? To help you climb the builder&rsquo;s ladder and run a predictable, high-margin construction business.
Tune in to hear from industry experts and discover step-by-step strategies to become a strategic building business owner - and ultimately, achieve true wealth, time freedom, and financial freedom through your residential construction business.

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