DiscoverThe ToolShed PodcastEP 130: Why Most Builders Fail at Property Development (And How to Succeed)
EP 130: Why Most Builders Fail at Property Development (And How to Succeed)

EP 130: Why Most Builders Fail at Property Development (And How to Succeed)

Update: 2025-06-23
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Even experienced builders can lose big when they step into property development without the right strategy. In this episode, I sit down with Steve Chandler as we talk about the financial traps, mindset gaps, and planning mistakes that catch so many builders off guard. If you’ve ever thought about developing your own projects or scaling beyond construction, this is a must-listen.

What You’ll Learn:

– Why solid builders still fail in development

– Key mindset shifts from trade to strategy

– How to test a deal with feasibility studies

– The cost of wrong assumptions

– Developer risk vs. builder profit

– Asset protection 101

– Why who you work with matters

To connect with Steve, check all the links below:

Website: https://stevechandler.com.au/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenchandler/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertydevelopmentinstitute 

Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/c/StevenChandler 

Phone: 1300 2000 21

More profit, less grind? Take the 2-minute Builder Freedom Scorecard to see what’s holding you back: https://bit.ly/Builder-Freedom-Readiness-Scorecard  

Stay tuned next week when we talk about it. So, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get that episode as soon it gets released. Until then, stay healthy.

#propertydevelopment #buildersbusiness #australianbuilders #constructionbusiness #residentialbuilders #buildertodeveloper #buildercoach #buildsmarternotharder #feasibilitystudy #buildingwealth #toolshedpodcast #buildersbusinessblackbelt

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EP 130: Why Most Builders Fail at Property Development (And How to Succeed)

EP 130: Why Most Builders Fail at Property Development (And How to Succeed)

Mick Hawes