Listen "E50: How A Concrete Worker Built A Million Dollar Tech Company Without Knowing How To Code"
Episode Synopsis
From pouring concrete with his brothers to building game-changing construction tech - Daniel Ouliaris' story is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention.Starting with just a $30K loan from mom and a Barina with screens hanging out the window, Daniel and his brothers scaled their Melbourne concreting business to $15M/year with 130 employees. But when COVID hit, everything changed.In this raw and honest conversation, Daniel reveals:How getting constantly screwed by builders inspired a tech solutionThe brutal reality of laying off 110 workers in 3 weeksHis battle with depression and the surprising way his best mate helped him recoverWhy they chose to pay every subcontractor even when they could have walked awayHow their construction software saved one client $180K in a single disputeBehind-the-scenes look at raising $1M for a tech startupThe actual costs and challenges of building software as a tradieWhether you're a tradie tired of getting squeezed by builders, an entrepreneur facing tough times, or someone interested in the construction-tech revolution, this episode delivers powerful insights about business, mental health, and turning industry pain into opportunity.
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