“From dreaming of the skies to building homes on the ground.” In this episode, we sit down with Brendan from Envision Building — a South Australian builder who went from aspiring pilot to custom home builder in the stunning Fleurieu Peninsula. Recorded live from the Build Insight Studio in Adelaide, hosts Luke and Dean unpack Brendan’s early beginnings, his first steps into construction, and the lessons he’s learned transitioning from a sole trader to a business owner with a growing team. You’ll hear how Brendan’s approach to quality craftsmanship, transparency, and continuous learning has shaped Envision’s success — and why coaching, systems, and teamwork are central to his building philosophy. 🔑 What You’ll Learn• How Brendan found his way from Year 10 to a lifelong career in building• The challenges and lessons from his first ever project• Why early business coaching shaped his mindset for growth• Insights into managing apprentices and building a strong team culture• The tools and systems Envision Building uses to streamline operations 🕒 Chapters00:00 – Introduction00:40 – Meet Brendan from Envision Building01:03 – Life in the Fleurieu Peninsula02:00 – From aspiring pilot to carpenter03:00 – The first taste of construction through TAFE04:00 – Apprenticeship beginnings and early mentors06:25 – Launching Envision Building08:00 – The custom vs. volume builder experience11:00 – Early business lessons and first project challenges13:30 – The role of coaching and continuous improvement17:00 – Building the Envision team and company values19:00 – Adult apprentices vs. young apprentices21:00 – What sets Envision apart from other builders26:00 – How tech and systems transformed their operations29:00 – Walking through the Envision client process Hosts: Dean Backman & Luke CalleryGuest: Brendan Gill from Envision Building 🎧 Listen to the Build Insite Podcast on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.🌐 Explore more at: https://buildinsite.com.au/📸 Follow us on Instagram: @build.insite