The festive month is here and Sally, Rory and Karl chat about the crazy pressure in December when customers want everything done "in time for Christmas". What time of do you take, if any, and how do you celebrate with your team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 02, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The dark nights are here so Sally, Karl and Gemma are talking van security and the weird and wonderful things we keep in our vans to assist in a good day's work! Plus is branding and a logo a good idea? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 04, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Sally is joined by Gemma, one half of a husband and wife bricklaying team plus builder Karl is in the studio. They're talking about women in the trade, working with your other half and working in bad weather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 07, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 13
We know having the right tools saves time and money but some are very costly to buy, that’s where hire comes in. To chat about the trade hire sector, including future tech, Sally is joined in the studio by TP hire expert Adam Caulfield and builder Karl Conway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 02, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Karl and Rory join Sally to chat (moan!) about all the rain through spring and the start of summer, how it affects their work and what they do to get around it. There's an in-depth discussion into site fashion and how far do tradies go to stay fit and healthy for work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 05, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Sally is joined by heating, plumbing and electrical business owner Rory Woodhouse and Travis Perkin's Group Sustainability Director Megan Adlen to discuss going green in the trade from converting your van or fleet to the latest trends in installations for customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 08, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Delivering great customer service is key to running a successful business, whether you're a sole trader or company. Sally is joined by Rory and Karl to chat about delivering great customer service in the trade, what works, what doesn't and what makes a great customer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 03, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 9
It is Mental Health Awareness Week and Sally and Karl are joined by former international rugby player and now inspiration speaker and mental health ambassador Rhys Thomas. We hear his incredible story about how his life suddenly changed from being a professional athlete at 29 years old to having two traumatic operations, losing his career and identity. We hear how he overcame it and now uses his experience to help others, along with tips for the trade to help you. Learn more about your ad choice...
May 13, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Spring is here and there's more demand than ever for building outdoor spaces. We find out what's on trend, what trades are used and much more as Sally chats with landscape designer Helen Buckley from Custom Landscape Design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 10, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Welcome to Trade Talk powered by Travis Perkins. In this episode Builder Karl and expert Lee Jackson, Wholehouse Director for Travis Perkins, join host Sally to talk building regs with some helpful tips and advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 11, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 6
It's National Apprenticeship Week and Sally and the team are joined by Andy Rayner who looks after apprenticeships, early careers and skills for Travis Perkins to help answer any questions you have on apprenticeships for your trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 05, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Welcome to the first Trade Talk of 2024! In this episode Sally and the team are joined by Daniel Simmons, Founder of Populate, experts in social media marketing to find out how using social media could help you drive new customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 15, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode of Trade Talk, Sally and the team chat about the great British weather, the all-important van, pricing jobs and using estimating services. Plus, their views on the best way of getting new business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 11, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Joining Sally, Karl and Jake give advice on getting your tools and workwear together, health and safety precautions plus their views on ways to insure your kit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 13, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Branch Manager Jake and builder Karl join Sally to chat about getting into a trade, apprentices, managing your finances and the dreaded trade stereotypes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 12, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1