In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Az sits down with Sean Hewitt, the Managing Director of Stonewood Homes Sunshine Coast South — a builder whose philosophy is built on respect, accountability, long-term thinking and a deep commitment to doing things properly from day one.

Sean shares his 25-plus-year journey, beginning as an apprentice carpenter lifting houses and learning the value of hard work alongside trades who shaped his outlook. From boutique home projects to managing mining camps with more than 200 workers, Sean explains how leadership, safety, culture and communication became the foundations of how he now builds homes and teams.

He also opens up about:

• Why mutual respect between builders and trades is non-negotiable

• How Stonewood’s culture of ownership, family, and shared learning won him over

• The systems he considers essential, from Pipedrive and Home to MyConstruct (MyBuild) and GT

• Why transparency and live pricing help clients feel confident and informed

• The importance of fixing small issues early before they become big ones

• What he believes truly separates a “good builder” from an average one

This conversation is a rare look into how great builders think — not just about homes, but about people, processes and responsibility. Sean’s goal is clear: to become the most recommended builder on the Sunshine Coast, not the biggest. And his approach shows exactly why he is on track to get there.

Listen in and learn why mindset, systems, culture and community matter more than ever in today’s building industry.