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

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 projects
The importance of cash flow and getting paid fast
Why culture is everything when scaling a construction business
The risks and rewards of backing yourself in business
Lessons from hiring, firing, and working with friends and family
Why delivering bad news quickly builds long-term trust
The transition from on-the-tools to running a large operation
How systems, training, and leadership drive sustainable growth

This 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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