Four Years Sober: From Numbing the Week to Building Bettr
This one’s personal. I’ve sat with it for a while. It’s not easy to share, and I know this kind of vulnerability isn’t for everyone. Some people – and some businesses – prefer to keep this stuff private. I get it. But this is exactly why Bettr was formed. I believe in honesty, and I […]
Surprise! Our Family (and Bettr) Just Got Bigger
On 19 September 2025 at 12:46 p.m., we welcomed Charlotte “Charlie” Ava Martin into the world – 3.6 kg, 54 cm, and already keeping us on our toes. This isn’t just a birth announcement. It’s a celebration of our wonderfully blended family: Lauren, Liam (10), Emma (8), Ollie (7), Tom (5), and now little Charlie. […]
After a Night of Reflection: Leading with Courage, Grace, and Unity
Preface As a business owner, I hesitated to share this. I even posted briefly yesterday morning, then took it down after 11 minutes. Not because I didn’t mean what I wrote, but because I wasn’t ready. The emotions were raw, and I needed time to reflect. I understand that sharing something personal, especially in a […]
If This Is Your “Normal,” Something’s Wrong
In strata management, we’ve long celebrated the hustle, long hours, sacrificed weekends, and relentless dedication. A recent post from a fellow strata professional described working 20+ hour days, skipping holidays, and pushing through 36-hour stretches as the path to success. Let me be clear: if this is your “normal,” something is wrong. Not with you […]
Building Bettr: A Family Business with a Community Heart
When I started Bettr Strata, I wasn’t just launching a business, I was laying the foundation for something deeper. Something that reflects the values I live by, the community I care about, and the legacy I hope to leave behind. This past weekend, I was out delivering flyers with my two kids. What began as […]
Why I’m All In on “No BS”
When our team posted, “You can’t spell Bettr Strata without ‘BS’… but we promise we don’t deal in it,” I laughed—and then I nodded. Because that line, bold as it is, speaks to something I care deeply about. The Moment It Clicked 💡 Years ago, I sat across from a client who had been through the wringer. […]
Men’s Health Week
We’re just over halfway through Men’s Health Week, and I’ll be honest, like a lot of typical 45-year-old blokes, I used to only go to the doc when something felt seriously wrong. But this year, I decided to change that. I walked into the clinic and said, “Mate, I’m here for the 45,000 km service. Run […]