HOME BUILDING LIKE A BOSS
Thinking about building your first home? Overwhelmed? Don’t know where to start?
One minute, you’re excited. The next? You’re drowning in builder sales tactics, hidden costs, and building link designed to confuse you. Everyone’s got advice, but no one’s telling you what you actually need to know.
Home Building Like a Boss is your no-BS, insider guide to building in Perth without the stress, the budget blowouts, or the horror stories.
Hosted by Jaimi, your go-to building broker and industry insider you actually want in your corner, this podcast breaks down exactly what you need to know, so you can ditch the overwhelm, make smarter decisions, and build your dream home like a boss.
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Episodes
67 episodes
How to Handle Construction Delays Without Losing Your Mind
Building your dream home? Let’s be real: delays happen.In this episode, Jaimi and Maddie unpack the emotional roller coaster of construction delays, why they’re normal, and how to manage them like a total boss.If you're feeling st...
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Episode 71
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34:21
Building on a Subdivided Block (Solo) Grace’s Real Story
In this episode of Home Building Like a Boss, Jaimi sits down with client Grace, a first-home buyer who tackled one of the trickiest building journeys out there: building solo on a battle-axe block (aka an old suburb). Tune in understa...
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Episode 70
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39:37
Custom Design or Builder’s Base Plan? Here’s What They Won’t Tell You
Designing your dream home shouldn’t feel like a jigsaw puzzle with missing pieces. In this episode, we’re diving into the custom design process step by step to help you avoid overwhelm and build a home that actually works for you. Whethe...
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Episode 69
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24:11
We Wanted Security - So We Built Our Own Home With Lauren & Wajee's
In this raw, real, and unfiltered episode, Jaimi chats with one of her very first clients, Lauren and Wajee. A power couple who built their dream home at the peak of the Perth building boom (and survived to tell the tale!).From ch...
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Episode 68
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48:37
The Ultimate Guide to Pre-Construction: Setting Yourself Up for Success With Maddie & Jaimi
Episode Summary: Pre-construction is one of the most critical stages of your home-building journey, but it’s also the most misunderstood. Many people assume construction is the most important part, but without a solid pre-cons...
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Episode 67
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24:52
From Overwhelmed To Empowered: How We Found The Right Path To Building With Clients Jodie & Kevin
In this episode, your host Jaimi sits down with client Jodie to talk about their building journey and the mistakes that almost cost them thousands and a design they didn’t LOVE. If you're about to start your building journey, this e...
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Episode 66
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39:55
The Things I Didn’t Know When I Built My First Home With Imogen Grice
Before she became a building broker, Mim went through the home-building process just like any other first-home buyer, excited, a little unsure, and trusting the process. Now, as someone who helps others navigate the building journey every day, ...
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Episode 65
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28:37
6 First-Home Buyer Mistakes That Will Cost You BIG
Most first-home buyers make at least one of these mistakes and it costs them big.You walk into a display home and fall in love. You see a “fixed price” contract and think it’s locked in. You sign for a block of land, assumi...
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Episode 64
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12:02
From Renting to Building: How Kelsey & Liam Ditched Their Landlord and Built Their Dream Home
If you’re stuck renting and wondering is building even possible for us? This episode is for you.Kelsey & Liam thought home ownership was out of reach. With no massive savings and no clue where to start, they assumed bui...
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Episode 63
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31:50
Building Industry ‘Deals’ Genuine Offers or Just Clever Marketing?
In this episode your host Jaimi breaks down how to understand “promotions” that builders are offering and what they really mean.
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Episode 62
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13:22
The $1,000 Mistake Most Builders Hope You’ll Make: Why a Building Inspector is Non-Negotiable with Wes Mayers
In this episode your host Jaimi sits down with Wes from Wes Mayers Building Consultancy to chat about how a building inspector can give you peace of mind and save you money in the long run. Tune in to find out how you can save thousands and pre...
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Episode 61
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33:25
How Jake Saved Our Clients Over $40K (And Why Most People Overpay Without Knowing It)
In this episode your host Jaimi sits down with Building Broker Jake, to chat about how he helped save our clients over $40k in hidden costs and got them a bigger floor plan. Tune in to find out why it’s so valuable to have a Building Broker on ...
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Episode 60
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12:51
Pre-Start Without the Panic: How Maddie Stopped Kelsey & Liam From Making Costly Design Mistakes
Tune into this episode as your host Jaimi chats with pre-start guru Maddie, about how she helped Kelsey & Liam navigate preparing for pre-start.
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Episode 59
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13:24
Can You Get Into the Market on a Small Budget? Yes, Here’s How with Mim
In this episode your host Jaimi chats with Building Broker Imogen (aka Mim) about recent stories and real life examples on how she's helped support clients start the building process who have smaller budgets.
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Episode 58
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12:10
What Even Is a Building Broker? (And Why You Shouldn’t Walk Into a Builder’s Office Without One)
In this episode your host Jaimi dives into what is a building broker & how we can support you on your journey. Tune in to find out the difference between navigating the building process on your own or with a building broker!
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Episode 57
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13:05
Display Homes Are a Lie: Here’s the Truth Builders Don’t Want You to Know
In this episode your host Jaimi chats about her recent display home experience and uncovers the hidden truths about them. Tune in to find out why display shopping might not be the best way to find your builder or start the process....
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Episode 56
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9:18
Meet The Boss Team - Jaimi
This week’s episode is a little different, Jaimi is sat on the other side of the microphone being interviewed by Laura, who is the Ops Manager at Boss Building Brokers. Tune into this episode to get to know your host Jaimi and how ...
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Episode 55
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31:10
Meet The Boss Team - Imogen
In this episode your host Jaimi sits down with Imogen (aka Mim), who is on the team at Boss Building Brokers. Tune into this episode to get to know Mim and how she can help support you on your journey.
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Episode 54
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11:45
Meet The Boss Team - Maddie
In this episode your host Jaimi sits down with Maddie, who is on the team at Boss Building Brokers. Tune into this episode to get to know Maddie and how she can help support you on your journey.
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Episode 53
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11:46
Meet The Boss Team - Jake
In this episode your host Jaimi sits down with Jake, who is on the team at Boss Building Brokers. Tune into this episode to get to know Jake and how he can help support you on your journey.
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Episode 52
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14:38
Thinking of Building? Why Waiting for Your Block to Be Titled Could Cost You
In this episode your host Jaimi tells you why you shouldn't wait until your block is titled to start the building process and the steps involved during pre-construction to ensure your moving effectively and efficiently as possible through the b...
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Episode 51
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14:15
Mortgage Broker vs. Bank vs. Builder Finance: Which One Actually Works for You?
In this episode your host Jaimi sits down with Mortgage Broker Tania as we discuss the pros and cons between using a Mortgage Broker/Builder Broker or going direct to a bank or builder.
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Episode 50
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9:02
House & Land Finance: What You Really Need to Know Before Signing
In this episode your host Jaimi sits down with mortgage broker Tania Monday to break down your finance options for house and land packages when your looking at building in Perth WA.
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Episode 49
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12:42
Structural vs. Non-Structural Changes: What’s Worth Paying For?
In this episode your host Jaimi breaks down the difference between structural and non structural changes. It’s so important to understand what decisions you have to make and when you have to make them. This will save you time &...
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Episode 48
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8:07
Your Builder’s Quote, Decoded: What’s Inflated, What’s Real, and What’s Missing
It can be overwhelming and confusing to read a quote. In this episode your host Jaimi explains how to understand and read your builders quote. There's multiple ways it can be written, but at the end of the day they’re actually the ...
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Episode 47
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12:45