In Episode 17 of Lifting the Line, Andy sits down with Andrew Crossin, owner of Crossin Bricklaying, to unpack his journey from apprentice to business owner and industry leader. Over 12+ years, Andrew has built Tasmania’s largest and most respected bricklaying business, setting the standard for quality, leadership and professionalism.

In Episode 16 of Lifting the Line, Andy and Elly sit down with Keith Fagg OAM, long-time hardware retailer, community leader and former Mayor of Geelong.As part of the family behind Fagg’s Mitre 10, one of Australia’s longest-running hardware businesses, Keith shares how the construction hardware sector has dramatically evolved and what it takes to lead a multi-site regional business through constant change.

In Episode 15 of Lifting the Line, Andy and Elly sit down with Rebecca Hall, founder of Nine Dots Build Advocates, an independent client advocacy service helping home buyers and investors navigate the building process with confidence.Rebecca explains how building advocates bridge the communication gap between clients and builders, reduce risk and simplify the complex world of residential construction. Nine Dots now supports clients across Melbourne, Ballarat, Bendigo, the Geelong corridor, Adelaide, Sydney and even the USA.In this episode, we cover:• What building advocates do and why the role is growing• The biggest risks facing home buyers and investors• How independence and industry relationships work together• Clear communication and setting expectations in the build process• The growth of Nine Dots across Australia and beyondA practical, insightful episode for anyone in residential construction - from home buyers seeking clarity to builders wanting to understand the client journey.