The journey from oil and gas to solid plastering might sound like a leap, but for Luke, it’s the story of finding passion, creativity, and purpose in building something of his own. In this episode, we’re live from the Adelaide studio with Hosts, Dean Backman & Luke Callery and guest Luke Perovic, the man behind Adelaide Plastering Solutions. Luke shares how he turned a trade he’d never heard of into a thriving business, why communication and trust matter more than markups, and what it really takes to grow a small team without losing quality. From learning his craft to leading crews on complex rendering projects, Luke’s story is all about hard work, smart decisions, and knowing your numbers. What You’ll Learn• How Luke went from oil & gas to building a successful plastering business• The difference between solid plastering and common misconceptions about the trade• Real talk on business growth, cash flow, and hiring mistakes• How sustainable building and new materials like hemp and Bass Rock are changing the game• Why clarity and communication set the best contractors apart Chapters00:00 – Live from Adelaide studio01:05 – Meet Luke from Adelaide Plastering Solutions04:10 – From oil rigs to rendering: Luke’s early journey10:45 – Lessons from starting a business from scratch15:20 – Sustainable building and hempcrete inspiration22:00 – The Bass Rock project: lessons in new materials29:45 – Communication on site and client trust34:20 – Knowing your numbers and hiring smart41:00 – Coaching, systems, and scaling sustainably49:00 – Final thoughts and advice for tradies Hosts: Dean Backman & Luke CalleryGuest: Luke Perovic from Adelaide Plastering Solutions 🎧 Listen to the Build Insite Podcast on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.🌐 Explore more at: https://buildinsite.com.au/ 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @build.insite