Secrets to Scaling Custom Homes: The System That Changed Everything | Made to Build Podcast

Most custom builders are still reinventing the wheel on every job - and it’s costing time, margin, and headspace. Lee Selkrig and Sam Piasente from Enso Homes, break down the practical habits they’ve pulled from volume builders to tighten things up and deliver architectural homes at scale. From clearer scopes, an Entrepreneurial Operating System, and using suppliers that they love, they have built a business that delivers homes with a custom edge. They talk through the lessons learned from scaling too quickly during the HomeBuilder boom, why they intentionally pulled back from doing 50 homes a year, and how team structure carry the load when things get busy. Lee and Sam also unpack the broader challenges facing the construction industry — from affordability pressures and workforce shortages to maintaining resilience in an increasingly demanding market. The conversation is packed with practical insights for builders trying to grow sustainably. Connect: 👉 Insta: @ensohomes 👉 FB: @ensohomes 👉 YouTube: @ensohomesgeelong 👉 LinkedIn: Lee Selkrig:   / lee-selkrig-6664b0119   Sam Piasente:   / sam-piasente-2216b9117   https://ensohomes.com.au/ 00:00 Volume Building Tips 03:00 Scale Custom Home Building 07:00 Scaling Custom Builds: Smart Product Selection and Processes 11:00 Educating Clients for a Smoother Build 18:00 Prioritising Quality: Scaling Back Number of Projects 27:00 The Entrepreneurial Operating System 35:00 Under the Hammer 40:00 Navigating Industry Challenges with Effective Planning