#52 Chasing Passion Over Paychecks with Jesse Raeburn – Part 1

Описание: There’s no such thing as work-life balance when you’re building something great.
But if you love what you do, does it even feel like work?

In this episode of the Build Insite Podcast, we sit down with Jesse Raeburn, former tradie, real estate agent, The Block contestant, and now co-founder of FRP Group.
Jesse’s journey isn’t linear. From tiling commercial high-rises in Queensland to hustling listings in Melbourne, from selling houses on The Block to competing on it, and now launching his own building company, this conversation is about backing yourself, burning the safety net, and chasing what lights you up.

We unpack:
• Why Jesse believes “balance” is overrated when you’re building a dream
• The grind of starting over in a new city with zero contacts
• How a trade background became his unfair advantage in real estate
• What really happens behind the scenes on The Block
• The mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur

This isn’t just a chat about building houses.
It’s about building yourself.

What You’ll Learn
• Why loving what you do eliminates the idea of “work-life balance”
• How to leverage your trade skills beyond the tools
• The power of handwritten letters and old-school hustle
• Why removing financial pressure helps you negotiate with confidence
• What resilience actually looks like when doors keep closing

Chapters
00:00 – “There’s No Such Thing as Work-Life Balance”
00:30 – From Tiler to Real Estate Agent
02:10 – Starting a Business at 22
04:50 – The Melbourne Real Estate Hustle
07:30 – Breaking Into The Block
10:30 – The Reality of TV vs Real Life
14:00 – Launching FRP Group
18:00 – Backing Yourself Without a Safety Net

Jesse’s energy is contagious. His journey proves that if you’re willing to go all in, sell the car, downsize the lifestyle, knock on 100 doors, you can create opportunities most people wait around for.

If you’re a tradie thinking bigger, or a business owner questioning the grind, this one’s for you.

Hosts: Dean Backman & Luke Callery
Guest: Jesse Raeburn from FRP Group

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