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Episode 233: What Builders Never Get Taught With Anthony & Paul Mancini

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Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode featuring Anthony and Paul Mancini, founders of Mancini Made, a design and build company delivering high-end architecturally designed homes in Melbourne, Australia. Over 15 years, they've grown their business to $25 million in annual revenue and share everything they've learned about building a successful construction company from the ground up.

Inside episode 233 you will discover

  • How watching previous employers fail shaped their business foundations
  • Why cash flow and pipeline management eliminate business pressures
  • How design and build gave them a competitive edge
  • The branding and Instagram strategy that built their reputation early
  • How staff buy-in and open book management transformed their culture
  • What personal development and mentorship have meant for their growth
  • And much, much more.

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key moments

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  • 5:50 Why watching employers go into liquidation became their greatest lesson
  • 12:31 How staying 12 months ahead on projects eliminates cash flow stress
  • 18:20 The early Instagram and branding strategy that punched above their weight
  • 25:48 Why a dedicated aftercare manager has been a game changer
  • 37:32 Understanding your strengths and weaknesses to build a stronger team around you
  • 41:46 How open book management and quarterly huddles created an unshakeable culture

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key moments

  • 5:50 Why watching employers go into liquidation became their greatest lesson
  • 12:31 How staying 12 months ahead on projects eliminates cash flow stress
  • 18:20 The early Instagram and branding strategy that punched above their weight
  • 25:48 Why a dedicated aftercare manager has been a game changer
  • 37:32 Understanding your strengths and weaknesses to build a stronger team around you
  • 41:46 How open book management and quarterly huddles created an unshakeable culture

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Apparatus Contractor Services

This episode is proudly sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services

Paul Mancini is the Co-Director and Owner of Mancini Made, a multi-award-winning design and build company delivering premium architectural homes in Melbourne. With a double degree in Construction and Architecture from Deakin University and 15 years of experience, Paul oversees design, cash flow and business operations across 230+ completed projects.

Anthony Mancini is the Co-Director and Owner of Mancini Made, a multi-award-winning premium builder delivering architecturally designed homes across Melbourne. With a double degree in Construction and Facilities Management from Deakin University and 15 years of experience, Anthony oversees construction, branding, marketing and business development across 230+ completed projects.

“A specialised podcast made just for the owners of custom home building companies. Extraordinary guests, valuable content and  amazing stories from other builders.”

Cheri K

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