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Better Builder Podcast

Brad Visser

Booking Overview

Interview podcast focused on custom homebuilding, architecture, construction operations, and the business realities of delivering high-end residential projects, with regular external guests including builders, architects, and trades professionals. Agencies could credibly pitch experienced construction-company founders, architects, project managers, apprenticeship experts, and specialists in builder–architect collaboration; booking difficulty is likely low because the show features accessible industry practitioners, including small-firm leaders and an apprentice.

Metrics

Episodes: 116

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: New Zealand

YouTube: 2.4k subscribers

Instagram: 26.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

office@groagency.co

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Host

Brad Visser - CEO and founder of Gro, a builder-centric agency that helps custom home builders attract higher-quality projects.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working professionals in residential construction and architecture, especially company founders, experienced builders, practicing architects, project managers, and trades or apprenticeship specialists with firsthand project experience.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or operated a construction or architecture practice, Delivered custom, high-end, or architecturally complex residential projects, Built substantial experience managing budgets, teams, and client relationships, Developed expertise through formal trade training or long-term industry practice

Recent Guest Discussions

Jarrett Howe - Early Builder Involvement, Open-book Project Management, Construction-company Finances, And Balancing Work With Family.

Jason Bailey - Building An Architecture Practice, Client Briefs, Business Partnerships, Builder–architect Collaboration, Budgets, And Professional Burnout.

Ben Kevey-Maiden - Technical Construction, Apprenticeships, Small-team Leadership, Architectural Collaboration, Work-life Balance, And Craftsmanship.

Ben Lloyd - Running An Architecture Practice, Guiding Clients Through Residential Builds, Budget Management, Builder Involvement, And Architect–builder Relationships.

Recent Topics

Custom Homes, Homebuilding, Architecture, Construction, Project Management

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Better Builder Podcast
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The Honest Truth About Building | Sam Hayes #97

September 27, 2026

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Better Builder podcast, Sam Hayes is back for a second time, two and a half years after one of our earliest episodes. Sam runs one of Auckland's respected high-end building companies, and he doesn't hold back on where the industry is really at right now.Sam gets honest about surviving a slow market with projects on hold and good people to protect, and why so many builders hide their struggles when everyone is feeling the same thing. He breaks down th...

Do It Right, Not Fast | Jake Woods BBA #19

September 20, 2026

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Better Builder podcast we sit down with Jake Woods, founder of Calibre Homes. Jake came up as a boat builder, spent nearly two decades on superyachts, then came home and built Calibre into a respected Auckland renovation company. He gets into precision on the tools, why trust is everything, and his push to fix the apprenticeship pathway with Builders Academy.Social Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betterbuilderpodcastTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/...

When Good Builders Still Go Broke | Jarrett Howe #96

August 23, 2026

Send us Fan MailThis week we sit down with Jarrett Howe from Frontline Project Management, on-site at a bespoke Auckland home he built with architect Jason Bailey of Hoxha Bailey. Jarrett and his partner Ernie run a small operation that takes on big things, from one-off homes to projects worth tens of millions.He gets into why getting the builder in early is a game-changer, how his open-book system shows clients where every dollar goes, and why so many busy building companies still go under. ...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Better Builder Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Better Builder Podcast?

Better Builder Podcast is hosted by Brad Visser. Its publicly listed email is office@groagency.co. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Better Builder Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Better Builder Podcast: office@groagency.co.

How many listeners does Better Builder Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Better Builder Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Better Builder Podcast?

Better Builder Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working professionals in residential construction and architecture, especially company founders, experienced builders, practicing architects, project managers, and trades or apprenticeship specialists with firsthand project experience. Common among recent guests: Founded or operated a construction or architecture practice; Delivered custom, high-end, or architecturally complex residential projects; Built substantial experience managing budgets, teams, and client relationships. Recent guests include Jarrett Howe, Jason Bailey, and Ben Kevey-Maiden.

How hard is it to get booked on Better Builder Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Better Builder Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Custom Homes, Homebuilding, Architecture, Construction, and Project Management. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

office@groagency.co

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