Show notes
In this episode of the Build Hatch Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear from Sean Jellie from SJ Carpentry Services.
In this episode we talk about:
- Sean is based in Melbourne and works alongside Joe and shares a little about his country upbringing.
- Originally Sean wanted to join the air force but after school he found himself working in pipe lining.
- Sean’s interest in carpentry peaked when he was 21 after he had done some international travel.
- When he returned, he started an apprenticeship with a framing crew.
- The thrill of carpentry for Sean - putting together frames on site and seeing the build come together.
- In his early years, Sean saw several different carpenters go under and shares the reasons this can happen.
- The beginnings of SJ Carpentry Services and the partnership with Joe Leopard and, the first few jobs.
- The experience working on Channel 9s ‘The Block’ and the doors that this experience brought to the business.
- The ‘yin and yang’ relationship between Sean and Joe and his tips for working with a partnership.
- The importance of recording data and Sean’s tips for those starting out in construction.
- Working collaboratively with others in the construction industry, rather than against them
- The framing pricing structure and how to manage the architectural challenges vs pricing.
- The unique materials Sean has seen trending in recent times.
- SJ Carpentry’s recent projects including curved staircases and, the challenges of these architectural designs.
- The final product awareness required to complete a project well.
- Outside of work, Sean loves playing footy and Joe is enjoying his new-found ‘dad-life.’
- Building the brand, word of mouth marketing, social media and how this has changed in the construction game.
- Pre-fabricated steel framing vs wood framing and the common love for timber.
- Sean’s predictions for the future of the construction industry.
- The differences in supply, demand and installation of steel and wood frames in Australia.
- The future for SJ Carpentry Services.
Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with Sean Jellie from SJ Carpentry Services.
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