Jake Gorry (Director of Proline Metal Cladding) – Jimmy Talks Construction

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Jake Gorry (Director of Proline Metal Cladding) – Jimmy Talks Construction

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In Episode 39 of Jimmy Talks Construction, Jimmy sits down with Jake Gorry, founder and director of Proline Group — one of Australia’s fastest-growing cladding and façade contractors.Jake shares his journey from starting as a young carpenter working with his dad, to building a multi-division business delivering large-scale commercial cladding projects across Melbourne.The conversation dives deep into how Proline identified an opportunity in architectural metal cladding, mastered a niche skillset, and scaled from small residential jobs into working with Tier 1 builders on major projects.Jake breaks down the realities of building a construction business from the ground up — from cash flow challenges and early mistakes, to hiring, culture, and managing rapid growth across multiple sites and teams.Jimmy and Jake also discuss:How Proline grew from small jobs into major commercial projectsThe importance of cash flow and getting paid fastWhy culture is everything when scaling a construction businessThe risks and rewards of backing yourself in businessLessons from hiring, firing, and working with friends and familyWhy delivering bad news quickly builds long-term trustThe transition from on-the-tools to running a large operationHow systems, training, and leadership drive sustainable growthThis episode is packed with insights for contractors, business owners, and anyone looking to scale within the construction industry.Connect with Jake:🌐 Website: https://www.prolinemetalcladding.com.au/📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheFacadeShow📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prolinegroupau📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prolinemetalcladding/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/proline-aus/Connect with Jimmy:🌐 Website: https://starbuckgroup.com.au📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JimmyTalksConstruction📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starbuckexcavation📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/starbuckexcavation💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-starbuck-13336546/

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