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UDIA Queensland’s Development Drum podcast shines a light on the people behind the property sector. In each episode, we sit down with a member to hear how they spend their days, what drives them, and the stories that have shaped their journey.
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Interview with Adrian Puljich | S6EP10 (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Development Drum, CEO and Founder of GemLife, Adrian Puljich, sits down to discuss his mission to revolutionise the over-50s resort-style living sector across Australia. Adrian shares his journey from working alongside his family at Living Gems to founding GemLife in 2016 and expanding it into an industry-leading developer with a rapidly growing national footprint. He offers deep insights into the evolution of the land lease model, the crucial role of an "ageing in place"
Interview with Alexandra Stuart-Robertson | S6EP09 (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Development Drum, Chief Revenue Officer at Gallery Group, Alexandra Stuart-Robertson, reflects on her dynamic 20-year career across fine arts, high-end property sales, and strategic leadership. Alex shares an honest look into her transition from Sydney to South East Queensland, the pivotal female mentors who shaped her early career, and the art of shifting from a hands-on operator to a strategic leader. She dives into Gallery Group’s innovative, solution-focused approach t
Interview with Nic De Luca and Ben De Luca | S6EP08 (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Development Drum, father and son duo Nic and Ben De Luca reflect on over three decades of growth, evolution, and long-term legacy within the Queensland property and construction sectors. Nic shares a candid look at building De Luca Corporation from the ground up, highlighting the core values, authentic leadership, and relationship-first mindset that have guided the group across multiple market cycles. Ben discusses his personal career journey, including pivotal years spent
Interview with Maria Dracakis and John Dracakis | S6EP07 (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Development Drum, Maria and John Dracakis reflect on nearly three decades of building a boutique, family-run property and construction business from the ground up. They share a candid look into how their distinct skill sets complement each other, the reality of navigating major market cycles and events, and the strategic advantages of maintaining an in-house construction arm. Maria and John also discuss the evolution of their brand, the rewarding dynamic of welcoming the n
Interview with Antonia Mercorella | S6EP06 (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Development Drum, Antonia Mercorella reflects on her long-standing tenure leading an influential peak body and the benefits of broadening her organisation's scope. She shares a candid look at her professional evolution, shifting from the technical details of a legal background into a big-picture executive leadership role. Antonia also discusses the high-stakes realities of navigating public advocacy, keeping an organisation adaptable through unprecedented industry challeng
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