The "Level Up" with Duayne Pearce Podcast

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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.

  1. Why Australian Builders Need To Start Controlling Their Inputs

    2D AGO

    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 forward Send us Fan Mail Support 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

    20 min
  2. This Australian Carpenter Got His Builder's License & Everything Changed

    APR 27

    This Australian Carpenter Got His Builder's License & Everything Changed

    Jack Sedgman spent years as a carpenter knowing he wanted more. More freedom. More purpose. More control over his future. But instead of rushing in, he did something most tradies never do. He got himself educated, surrounded himself with the right people and built the foundations before he ever picked up the license. In this episode Duayne sits down with Jack from Sedgman Constructions in Melbourne to talk about what it really takes to go from carpenter to registered builder, why doing it the right way matters and how investing in yourself changes everything around you. This one is for any tradie out there who knows they're capable of more but just hasn't made the move yet. Send us Fan Mail Support 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

    1h 11m
  3. How This Australian Builder Couple Lost $300K On One Job & Rebuilt Everything From Scratch

    APR 20

    How This Australian Builder Couple Lost $300K On One Job & Rebuilt Everything From Scratch

    Check out Luke and Elora's projects: 🔹 LJR Building — https://ljrbuilding.com.au/ 🔹 Instagram — (https://www.instagram.com/ljr.building/) 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 $300K out of their own pocket. A tree through the roof three weeks from handover. Two mates lost to suicide. And a business that was bleeding money for over two years. Luke and Laura from LJR Building had every reason to quit. But they didn't. In this episode Luke and Laura sit down with Duayne Pearce to share the raw and honest truth about what it really takes to run a building business as a couple in Australia. From not knowing their numbers to finally understanding what it costs to run a profitable business, this is a story about resilience, family and refusing to give up. If you are a builder or tradie who feels like you are working your guts out and still not getting ahead, this one is for you. Send us Fan Mail Support 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

    1h 10m
  4. Why Australian Builders Should Use Anxiety As Their Superpower

    APR 13

    Why Australian Builders Should Use Anxiety As Their Superpower

    Follow me on my Socials! (https://www.instagram.com/duaynepearce/) (https://www.facebook.com/DuaynePearceBuild) (https://www.tiktok.com/@duaynepearcebuilder) Check out Aaron and his projects: 🔹 Live Life Build Blogs — https://courses.livelifebuild.com/category/elevate-course/mentors/mentor-aaron-applefield/ 🔹 LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-applefield-a3308498/ 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 Anxiety gets thrown around a lot these days. But what if you've been looking at it all wrong? In this episode, Duayne sits down with mindset coach and international baseball coach Aaron Applefield to break down what anxiety really is, why it might actually be your greatest superpower and how to use it to perform at your best. If you've ever let nerves or self doubt hold you back from reaching your potential, this one's for you. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:15 - What Anxiety Really Is & Why The Word Is So Polluted 6:30 - The 1-9 Anxiety Scale & Finding Your Sweet Spot 10:45 - Using Anchors To Tap Into Your Best Performance 15:20 - Why Nerves Are Actually A Good Thing 22:00 - How To Deal With Anxiety In The Workplace & With Apprentices 32:00 - Panic Attacks & How To Bring Yourself Back To The Present 38:00 - The Power Of Rituals & Routines 48:00 - Common Things Builders Say About Anxiety 55:00 - What To Do When Anxiety Hits Hard 1:02:00 - What Level Up Means To Aaron Applefield #builder #podcast #buildingconstruction #constructionbusiness #constructionindustry #mindset #anxiety #mentalhealth Send us Fan Mail Support 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

    1h 1m
  5. Why This Australian Husband & Wife Builder Team Went From Burnt Out & Broke To Booked Out Until 2027

    APR 6

    Why This Australian Husband & Wife Builder Team Went From Burnt Out & Broke To Booked Out Until 2027

    Steve and Simone Essex from SX Constructions join Duayne Pearce on the Level Up Podcast to share the raw and honest truth about what it really takes to run a building business in Australia. After nearly 17 years in the industry, this husband and wife team were burnt out, going backwards financially and ready to quit. In this episode they share what changed everything and how they went from working midnight shifts to being booked out until 2027. If you're a builder or tradie who feels like you're working harder than ever but not getting ahead, this one's for you. Check out the Essex's and their projects: 🔹 SX Constructions — https://sxconstructions.com.au/ 🔹 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/sxconstructions/ 🔹 Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/sxconstructions/ Send us Fan Mail Support 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

    1h 11m
  6. Why Australian Builders Are Drowning in Debt & What to Do About It

    MAR 30

    Why Australian Builders Are Drowning in Debt & What to Do About It

    Life is hard. Are you making it harder than it needs to be? In this solo episode, Duayne gets real about one of the biggest problems facing Australians today and it's not the economy. We're living beyond our means, chasing things we don't need, trying to impress people we don't even know, and wondering why we're anxious, burnt out, and broke. There's no cost of living crisis. There's a spending crisis. Duayne breaks down why so many tradies and builders are caught in the trap of keeping up with the Joneses. Doom scrolling Instagram, comparing themselves to other businesses that look like they're killing it but are drowning in bad debt behind the scenes. The message is simple. Life will always be hard. It's up to you to choose your hard. 💡 In this episode you'll hear about:     Why material possessions are making your life harder, not better     The truth about debt and the difference between good and bad     Why social media is lying to you about success     How to stop living for others and start building a life you actually want This podcast exists to help everyone in the construction industry thrive and not just survive. If you're a builder, tradie, or anyone in construction who wants to level up their life and business, this one's for you. #australianbuilder  #buildingindustry  #tradie  #AustralianTrades #constructionbusiness  #buildsmarter #costofliving  #australia  #smallbusiness  #entrepreneur  #buildinglife Send us Fan Mail Support 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

    21 min
  7. This is What It Takes to Be a Custom Home Builder in Australia | Level Up with Duayne Pearce

    MAR 23

    This is What It Takes to Be a Custom Home Builder in Australia | Level Up with Duayne Pearce

    Check out Matt and his work: 🔹M Brown Building and Construction - https://mbrownbuilding.com/ 🔹Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brownbuildingandconstruction/ 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 Matt Brown from Brown Building sits down on Level Up to share his raw and honest journey — from growing up in a tiny 600-person country town in NSW, chasing NRL dreams with the Broncos, to building his own residential construction business in Southeast Queensland. Matt opens up about the struggles most builders won't talk about: losing $250K on a job gone wrong, maxing out credit cards to pay his subbies, spending 7 years in court, working 80-90 hour weeks, and the heartbreaking loss of his son Fletcher. Through it all, he found a way to rebuild — selling his own home to pay debts, starting fresh, and eventually joining the Elevate community to level up his business and life. This one hits different. If you're a builder or tradie going through tough times, this episode is for you. Send us Fan Mail Support 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

    57 min
  8. How This Builder Couple Turned Their Business Around (Aly and Damian Dowling) | Level UP Podcast

    MAR 16

    How This Builder Couple Turned Their Business Around (Aly and Damian Dowling) | Level UP Podcast

    Follow me on my Socials! (https://www.instagram.com/duaynepearce/) (https://www.facebook.com/DuaynePearceBuild) (https://www.tiktok.com/@duaynepearcebuilder) Check out the Dowling's work: 🔹DBD Constructions - https://dbdconstructions.com.au/ 🔹Social Media — https://www.instagram.com/dbdconstructions 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 In this episode of Level Up, we sit down with Damian and Aly Dowling from DBD Constructions on the Tweed Coast. Damian started as a 17-year-old chippy apprentice and built his business through word of mouth for years — but with no systems, no website, and no real business education, things got tough. After a serious health scare that landed him in hospital, and a major job falling through at the last minute, they knew something had to change. Since joining the Live Life Build Elevate program, Damian and Aly have completely transformed how they run their business — from understanding their overheads for the first time, to implementing inquiry forms, building a pipeline, and finally getting their social media off the ground. In this episode we cover: 🔨 Going from apprentice chippy to running your own building business 👫 Working together as a husband and wife team in construction 📉 What happens when you run a business without knowing your numbers 💔 Damian's heart scare and how it changed their priorities 🏔️ Lessons from hiking Australia's 10 highest peaks 🎯 How the right support network can change everything 📱 Why builders need to get on social media (and stop overthinking it) 🏗️ Their 10-year roadmap and plans to take on an apprentice Whether you're a builder, tradie, or the partner behind the scenes keeping it all together — this one's for you. 🔗 Want to level up your building business? Visit livelfebuild.com 📩 Follow us on Instagram for more content Send us Fan Mail Support 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

    53 min
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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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