When you hire a builder who runs the business alongside their partner, you’re getting something different to a big corporate team or a one-man band. In this episode, Andy from Perway Construction in WA sits down with Shannon from DJH Builders in Tassie to unpack what that dynamic actually looks like behind the scenes, and why it works so well for the homeowners they build for.
Shannon shares how she and Dean split the client journey, with Shannon taking the initial call to break the ice and Dean stepping in for the technical face-to-face. We talk about how having two of us in the business means you get two ways of explaining things, two people who back each other up, and two people invested in getting your project right. Andy and Louise run Perway the same way, and both teams have built cultures where staff, clients, and families all get treated like they matter.
The conversation then goes somewhere we didn’t plan but felt important to share. We get honest about the mental health stats in construction, the personal development work we’ve both put in over the years, and why looking after yourself first isn’t selfish, it’s what makes you a better builder, partner, and parent. Shannon shares a simple question that changed things at home. Andy talks about men’s groups, coaching, and the value of asking for help.
If you’re a homeowner trying to work out what kind of builder to hire, or a builder wondering how to bring your partner into the business, this one’s worth a listen.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
– Why hiring a husband and wife builder team gives you two perspectives, two communicators, and two people invested in your project
– How Shannon and Dean split the client journey between the first call and the face-to-face meeting
– Why treating clients like family creates the flexibility to handle life when things go sideways on site
– What personal development and coaching have done for Andy and Louise’s business, marriage, and family life
Key Timestamps
02:29 Why the Husband and Wife Dynamic Works for Clients
05:06 Handling Life Outside the Business
08:36 The Personal Development Behind the Scenes
10:46 Learning From Every Project
13:38 Men’s Work and Mental Health in Construction
18:38 Setting Boundaries When You Work Together
20:43 Where to Turn if You’re Struggling
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Looking for a builder?
Perway Construction Services in Western Australia – https://www.perway.com.au
DJH Builders in Tasmania – https://djhbuilders.com.au
New Realm Homes in Victoria – https://newrealmhomes.com.au
Independent Building Solutions in Canberra – https://www.ibscanberra.com.au
Matt Auld Builder in Victoria – https://mabuilder.com.au
