RESILIENCE – REBUILDING AFTER FAILURE

Construction isn’t just about bricks, timber, and tools – it’s about resilience, reinvention, and the people who keep showing up when things get tough. In this episode, I sit down with Cheyne Hall, builder turned entrepreneur, to unpack his 20-year journey in the construction industry – from starting out in a Central Coast joinery shop, to building a national company with 70 staff, to losing everything and starting again. We dive into the lessons Cheyne learned the hard way, and how those experiences led him to co-found Build Launch, a business that helps construction companies stay profitable by leveraging offshore talent. We cover:

• How site culture, banter, and respect shape careers in construction
• The rise and fall of Cheyne’s national joinery business – and how he rebuilt from $800 left in the bank
• Why due diligence and “staying in your lane” can make or break a business
• What resilience really looks like after setbacks (from marathons to surfing big waves)
• How Build Launch is reshaping the way construction companies think about staffing
• The daily habits and mindset shifts that keep Cheyne grounded and moving forward

If you’re interested in the future of construction, leadership, and what it really takes to bounce back from failure, this episode is full of powerful insights.