From surviving the GFC to rebuilding from the brink, Michael Kain’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and long-term thinking.
Growing up on the Sunshine Coast in an Italian family that valued hard work and community, Michael went on to build Devcon into one of the region’s most respected development and construction businesses.
In this episode, Michael shares the realities of navigating economic collapse, buying out business partners at rock bottom, and rebuilding culture-first leadership through compounding effort.
You’ll learn how resilience can be both a strength and a curse, why culture is the ultimate competitive advantage, and how long-term thinking shapes businesses that actually last.
Get in touch with Michael Kain - https://devconpropertygroup.com.au
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Michael’s Quick Fire Answers
What does success mean to you?
“Fun.”
What does happiness mean to you?
“Family.”
What’s your normal morning routine these days?
“Gym at 5:30 or 6:30, breakfast, then into meetings.”
What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see?
“Make a decision, commit to it 100%, and don’t second guess yourself.”
Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show?
“Graham Hobbs or Kathleen Hope.”
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Listen To The Podcast
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Chapters
(00:00:00) – Intro
(00:00:48) – Chapter 1 | Growing Up on the Coast
(00:16:12) – Chapter 2 | Compounding Effort & Resilience
(00:22:56) – Chapter 3 | Entering Property & Early Failure
(00:33:17) – Chapter 4 | Surviving the GFC & Mining Collapse
(00:36:55) – Chapter 5 | Buying Out Partners & Rebuilding
(00:48:53) – Chapter 6 | Culture as the Competitive Advantage
(01:05:45) – Quick Fire Questions
(01:10:42) – Outro
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