Margins shrinking / pay inconsistent
Working harder than ever but the bank balance doesn't reflect the effort at the end of the month.
Custom Builder Advisory
Steve MudgeAdvisory
1:1 business advisory for builders who want to know their real costs, price properly, and build a business that actually pays you what it should.
- MBA (Griffith University)
- Construction Background
- 40+ People Led
- DISC Accredited
$1,500 + GST
No lock-in. Month to month.
The Reality Check
Sound Familiar?
Feast or famine. You're either drowning in work or worrying where the next contract is coming from.
You are the bottleneck
Every decision runs through you, and site errors are eating your profit before you even finish.
Lumpy enquiries / no stable pipeline
One month you can't keep up. The next you're refreshing your inbox waiting for a lead. Neither feels like running a business.
No clear sequence to grow
The ambition is there. What's missing is a clear picture of what the business actually needs to do to get you there.
You do not need another course or group programme. You need someone who will sit down with your real numbers and help you fix the business side.
The Advisor
Grounded in Construction, Backed by Strategy
I grew up in the construction industry, leading teams of over 40 people and managing the complex moving parts of real builds. I've been in the trenches where the real work happens.
Combining that experience with an MBA from Griffith University and my roots on the Central Coast, I bring a unique blend of practical grit and high-level business strategy to your office.
I do not sell motivation. I sit down with you, look at your real numbers, your real quotes and your actual pipeline, and we work through the business so it pays you properly and consistently.
DISC ACCREDITEDMBA GRIFFITH
The Offer
Custom Builder Advisory
Know your numbers. Keep your margin.
Clear 90-Day Roadmap
We set immediate targets in our very first session.
Direct 1:1 MSTeams Calls
Regular deep-dives into your current project costs and pipeline.
Virtual CEO Access
An expert second set of eyes on every major business decision.
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Investment
$1,500 + GST*per month
No lock-in. Month to month.
Get Your Free Numbers Check* Conditions apply.
Free Charge-Out CalculatorTwo new advisory spots open on the first week of each month. I keep the intake small to ensure every builder gets the attention their numbers deserve.
Right Fit
This Advisory Works Best For Builders Who Are...
The builders who get the most from this work already have the foundations in place. They are ready to swap guesswork for real numbers.
Licensed builders with current warranty insurance
A few jobs on the go and starting to build a team around you.
Frustrated by being busy but underpaid
Ready to stop "winging it" and run a real business
Not sure which side of the ledger you are on? That is exactly what the first session is for.
Profit or Loss?In Their Words
What Changes When You Get the Numbers Right
Real builders, real margins. This is what shifts once the numbers stop being a guess and start driving the decisions.
Finally understood where the cash was going. We fixed the leakage on site and now I actually pay myself a proper salary every single month.
Tom
Custom Home Builder
Steve helped me re-structure my pricing. Landed two major builds in 90 days with higher margins than I've ever quoted before.
Jake
Renovations & Extensions
The team rhythm was chaotic. Steve implemented a sequence that actually works. We aren't tripping over each other anymore.
Byron & Shelly
Residential Contractors
Who I work with
Specialised Sector Advisory
From the builder finding their feet to established firms and larger organisations, the advisory flexes to where you are right now.
Just ventured out on your own?
The 90 day scaling intensive for emerging builders. A structured path to authority, margin control, and a team rhythm that lets you grow. Grab the program outline and I will be in touch.
Organisations
Consulting for larger entities needing construction sector operational expertise.
Get In TouchNo cost, no catch
Free Tools for Builders
Enter your email and the tool lands in your inbox. No cost, no catch.
Free downloadCharge-Out Rate Calculator
The spreadsheet that works out the real hourly rate you need to charge once super, leave, on-costs, and overheads are in. Stop guessing your break-even.
Free downloadCan I Trust This Bloke? Scorecard
Score each crew member out of 35 and find out in under 5 minutes who is your A-team and who is dead weight dragging the job down.
Free download90 Day Scaling Intensive
Just ventured out on your own? The full outline of the 90 day intensive that takes emerging builders from stretched to scalable. Grab it and see if it fits.
Business Health Check
A quick 5-minute assessment that pinpoints the biggest bottleneck in your business before we even talk. Start here if you are not sure where the problem is.
The Numbers Check
Ready to Find Out What Your Business Is Actually Making?
The numbers check takes five minutes. The call takes fifteen. No pressure, just clarity on where you stand.
Prefer to talk it through?
0487 923 056- No lock-in, month to month
- Steve runs every session himself
- Built for licensed custom builders
Request your free numbers check
Tell me where the business is at. I'll come back with where to start.