Trade Talk powered by Travis Perkins
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Welcome to Trade Talk powered by Travis Perkins. Whether you’re a plasterer, builder, plumber, joiner, landscaper or electrician, this podcast is for anyone working in the trade. Hosted by Sally Wallace, the team are here to help keep you up to date with the latest trade news and advice.
It’s Christmas! The intense month of December, taking a break and how to celebrate.
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
On site and van security. What’s in your van? Is branding and a logo important?
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
Women in the trade, working in bad weather
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
Tool and equipment hire
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
Rain and more rain, what to wear on site and staying fit and healthy
Karl and Rory join Sally to chat (moan!) about all the rain through spring and the startof summer, how it affects their work and what they do to get around it. There'san in-depth discussion into site fashion and how far do tradies go to stay fitand healthy for work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Net Zero Week
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
Delivering great customer service
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
Mental health with Rhys Thomas
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
Building outdoor spaces
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
Building Regs
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
Apprenticeships
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
Using social media to get customers
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
The great British weather, vans and pricing
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
Tools, workwear and health & safety
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
Getting started and managing your finances
Branch Manager Jake and builder Karl join Sally to chat about getting into a trade, apprentices, managing your finances and the dreaded trade stereotypes.
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