The Daily Dose #97 | Why Being Flat Out Isn’t the Same as Moving Forward....Plus, the Grate Branding Lesson Every Builder Needs

31/07/2025 9 min Episodio 97
The Daily Dose #97 | Why Being Flat Out Isn’t the Same as Moving Forward....Plus, the Grate Branding Lesson Every Builder Needs

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In today’s episode of The Daily Dose by The Good Builder, we dive deep into two conversations every builder needs to hear:First up, business mentor and ex-builder Dan Urquhart joins us to call out a hard truth: most builders are stuck in the grind, confusing constant motion with actual progress. Dan shares the mindset shift that changed everything for him — from managing maintenance issues himself to stepping into true leadership. We talk time management, non-negotiables, and why your “busy badge” might be costing your business more than you think.Then, we switch gears to explore one of the most unexpected success stories in construction product branding: Lauxes Grates. What started as a stainless-steel floor drain is now a featured design element in luxury bathrooms. General Manager Brendan unpacks how bold branding, cheeky confidence, and a laser focus on educating the market turned a forgotten product into a hero feature. It’s a masterclass in detail, differentiation, and design thinking — and it’s packed with takeaways for builders and suppliers alike.If you’re serious about leading a better building business — and delivering smarter, sharper results — this episode is for you.

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