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Neil Johnstone of NJ Spray Finishes
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Send us a Text Message. Bonjour, we’re back! We'd highly appreciate it if you would share this with like-minded individuals. And also if you could pop over to iTunes and leave a review it helps us get out there to more listeners. Hitting subscribe means you’ll never miss a future episode when they are released. If you are listening via your regular…
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Josh Millburn of The Mills Decorating
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Send us a Text Message. Now then we’re back! We'd highly appreciate it if you would share this with like-minded individuals. And also if you could pop over to iTunes and leave a review it helps us get out there to more listeners. Hitting subscribe means you’ll never miss a future episode when they are released as we are hoping to bring you some bon…
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Send us a Text Message. Now then we’re back! For those of you who aren’t aware and listening through the usual platforms like Apple Podcasts, these episodes are now also going out on our YouTube channel. So you can see us in all our glory….. well not that way but you know what I mean So we'd appreciate it if you would share this with like-minded in…
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Send us a Text Message. Now then we’re back! For those of you who aren’t aware and listening through the usual platforms like Apple Podcasts etc these episodes are now also going out on our YouTube channel. So you can see us in all our glory….. well not that way but you know what I mean So we'd appreciate it if you would share this with like-minded…
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Catch-up with Jonathan Graham of JG Decorator
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Send us a Text Message. Now then we’re back! After a longer-than-planned break, we're back with your favorite decorating podcast. And for those of you who aren’t aware and listening through the usual platforms like Apple Podcasts etc these episodes are now also going out on our YouTube channel. So you can see us in all our glory….. well not that wa…
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BarBoB from Cologne at the 2024 German Decorating Show ( FAF - FARBE, AUSBAU & FASSADE )
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Send us a Text Message. Nowtheeen were back! Join me as we bring you this bonus episode of the BoBcast, Bar BoB. Where we are joined by various guests that drop in to chat relevant topics, chat crap, and generally get stuff off their chest in a bar-like atmosphere. In this episode, we are at the 2024 decorating show in the beautiful city of Cologne…
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Re-Visit with Kristian Smith of K-spray Coatings Ltd
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Send us a Text Message. Wow back again. this will be the last episode for now as I'm taking an indefinite break. But what an episode to break on. This has got to be one of my favorites if not "the" best one for me! Kristian reached out to re-visit and why not? if you follow the man he's had such a transformation since our first podcast back in July…
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Ausma Balodis of Azu Bespoke Finishes
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Send us a Text Message. Nowthen we're Back! In this episode, again were diving deep back down under to that Australia. This time I sit down with the amazing, super talented Ausma of Azu Bespoke . from humble beginings in Ophthalmology to changing tack and learning skills in decorating and progressing on to offering her in-demand bespoke artisan fin…
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Send us a Text Message. Nowthen were Back! This episode were diving deep back down under to that there Australia. Ive wanted this fella on from day dort since i started this podcast as ive followed him for a long time. Finally with the help of fellow deccy Brent Seach we have nailed him down. So join me as i chat to the legend (that even has his ow…
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Send us a Text Message. Nowthen we're back with another BoBcast. In this episode, i chat with Matt James (of Matthew James Decorating Ltd) , based down in Wokingham, Berkshire. A decorator that has various generations and siblings in the trade it seems inevitable that he would end up in the same trade. So grab your headphones, get a brew, maybe eve…
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Send us a Text Message. Nowtheeeen. its been a very long while! were back and hopefully back on schedule.its been a long extended summer break ( for what summer weather we have had). Enjoying spending time with family and down time from work. In this episode I sat down with Adi of spraytechnic, based down in Leicester. So grab your headphones, get …
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Send us a Text Message. Nowthen we're back, in this week's bobcast I chat with Gareth of Top Coat Decorating. After a making the jump to go self-employed Gareth is a few years in and loving it. You know the score by now! Kick back, grab your headphones get yourself a brew because its a long one and join us in this honest chat where we dive into var…
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Send us a Text Message. Nowthen after a bit of a break we're back. In this week's bobcast I chat with Rich Williams of Major League Painter. After a changing over from another trades Rich is not only loving it he's smashing it, definitely a journey to follow on insta as he goes from strength to strength. So you know the score by now! Kick back, gra…
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Send us a Text Message. Nowthen we're back, in this week's bobcast I chat with James Moore of Moore Decor. After a break from the trade Jay is back and smashing it, definitely one to follow on insta as he goes from strength to strength. So you know the score by now! Kick back, grab your headphones get yourself a brew because its a long one and join…
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Send us a Text Message. Nowtheeeen were back! After an extended break (that got longer and longer due to me enjoying family time and being super busy at work). As we all know it's about that work-life balance right? In this First one back I chat with Andy Scott, based up in that there Scotland. Never thought that day would come as Andy is a Member …
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BoB Special (Accounting) with Aaron Patrick "That Quickbooks Guy"
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Send us a Text Message. Nowthen we're back. We have a bit of a different one this episode. Still Work related but from the admin side. As you may well know you have approx 55 days before your annual self-assessment is due (31st Jan). Along with that by 2024 most of us will have to be "MTD" making tax digital compliant. I thought why not get into it…
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“The” multi-award winning Mark Hutchinson
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Send us a Text Message. Nowthen we're back. And what a cracking episode we have for you this time. something to listen to on the way back from the National P&D show (if you've been). This time I sit down with the multi-award winning (as he won yet another award the very day this episode was released) legend that is Mark Hutchinson. Originally a Lon…
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Send us a Text Message. Nowthen we're back. A week late again! this time round on the bobcast I sit down with John Bugden. Based out of Maidstone, Kent John will be no stranger to any of you on socials with his informative videos on processes and tips. . A really humble, down-to-earth fella that i enjoyed chatting with. So you know the score by now…
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Send us a Text Message. Nowthen we're back. A week late, but finally recovered from a few days away in Amsterdam with the gang! In this week's bobcast I chat to the super chirpy cheeky chappy that is Essex boy Danny Lightbown of DRL Decorating. A genuine fella coming from a family of grafters, Danny really knows his stuff. So you know the score by …
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Brendan Sheppard Allen of BSA Decor
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Send us a Text Message. Nowthen we're back, in this week's bobcast I catch up with the bearded wonder that is Brendan of BSA Decor. After a break from the trade Brendan, although only back into it a short while is definitely smashing out the quality work, down in that there Norfolk, Kings Lyn to be precise. So you know the score by now! Kick back, …
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Re-visit with Jamie Bourne of The Abode Decorating Training Academy
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's Bobcast, I revisit a previous guest to see what they've been up to. In this one, I catch up with Jamie, owner and operator of the Abode training academy. This time around we see what's been occurring for Jamie since our last chat back in June 2020. Amongst other things we discuss. Bigger workshop Ongoing suppo…
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Send us a Text Message. Nowthen we're back, in this week's bobcast I get to sit and chat with Carl Saxby, of Saxby Decorating. Carl is based out of Ely, Cambridgeshire. It's a real pleasure to talk to Carl as he's a down-to-earth, humble fella, that happens to turn quality work out! So kick back and join us as we delve into various topics such as A…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's Bobcast, I revisit a previous guest to see what they've been up to. In this episode, I catch up with James Lyons, from over in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland. James was way back on one of the first in March 2020. I catch up with James to see what's been happening two years on, amongst other things we discuss. A…
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Matt Wratten of Prime Finish Cambridge
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's bobcast, i chat with Matt Wratten of Prime Finish Cambridge., Obviously based out of Cambridge, Matt is a regular for turning out pristine hand-finished kitchens. Join us as we discuss the likes of: Learning business, self-education Run-ins with taxman Managing staff, time, and customer expectations You know t…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's Bobcast, I revisit a previous guest to see what they've been up to. In this one, I catch up with Chris "Lord " Hart, who was one of the first guests we first had back in April 2020. This time around we see what's been occurring for Craig, amongst other things we discuss. Friends doing you over Paint issues Lon…
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Send us a Text Message. Join Scott & me as we bring you these bonus episodes of Bar BoB. Where we are joined by various guests that drop in to chat relevant topics, chat crap, and generally get stuff off their chest in a bar-like atmosphere. If you ever fancy dropping by lookout for the notifications on brothers of the brush Instagram prior to the …
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Wesley "Wes" Knight of WKPD Painting & Decorating
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, I finally get to sit down and chat with the innovations legend and thoroughly all round nice chap that is Wes Knight. Based out of Kent, Wes is probably most well known for his shiny doors, along with his ideas for getting around awkward tasks. Join me as we discuss Working with and for family Silicon…
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Send us a Text Message. Massive apology to Darren in this one. The "lost episode", recorded back in November 2021, was lost on a faulty hard drive. luckily we've managed to salvage it! In this week's Bobcast, i sit down with Darren Smith of DMS Painting based out of Essex. Join us as we mull over Missing red flags "working away mentality" Streamlin…
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Send us a Text Message. Something for the weekend? just for all, you weekend warriors, keep you going! Join Scott & me as we bring you these bonus episodes of Bar BoB. Where we are joined by various guests that drop in to chat relevant topics, chat crap, and generally get stuff off their chest in a bar-like atmosphere. If you ever fancy dropping by…
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Russ Whittaker of Whittaker Decorative Finishes
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's bobcast (one I've been looking forward to), i catch up with top fella and all-round nice chap along with being a fellow Yorkshire-man, Russ Whittaker. Russ is based over in Sheffield where he can be found at the helm, churning out the quality work of his company Russ Whittaker Decorative Finishes. I really enj…
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Send us a Text Message. Something for the weekend? just for all, you weekend warriors, keep you going! Join Scott & me as we bring you these bonus episodes of Bar BoB. Where we are joined by various guests that drop in to chat relevant topics, chat crap, and generally get stuff off their chest in a bar-like atmosphere. If you ever fancy dropping by…
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Re-Visit with Craig Knight of Ck Painting & Decorating
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's Bobcast, we have another first. We revisit previous guests to see what they've been up to. In this one, I catch up with Craig Knight based down in Wiltshire, who we first had back in September 2020. This time around we see what's been occurring for Craig, amongst other things we discuss. * Setting up workshop …
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, I sit down, literally after a pub lunch :-) with Andy Stewart (Marketing Manager) of Chemfix UK. Amongst vast amounts of other products, Chemfix produces other things such as Metolux two-part fillers and the ever-popular Timbabuild epoxy repair resin. There is a bit of background noise (as it was reco…
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Mike Stojsavljević of MESpainting & Decorating
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Send us a Text Message. We're back, back with another Bobcast! two weeks have passed already! In this week's bobcast i chat with another very laid-back and chilled fellow, Mike Stojsavljević of MESpainting & Decorating, based out of Hertfordshire. Join us as we discuss the likes of * Building a Business * Taking Your Wifes Surname * Going above and…
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Send us a Text Message. Annnnd, were back on a roll! In this week's bobcast, i got the opportunity to chat with the thoroughly nice chap that is Will Kirk. Will is based down in Maidenhead, Berkshire. really enjoyed this one as Will was so laid back and a pleasure to chat to. Join us as we discuss the likes of * Upping Your Skills. * The notorious …
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, the first one back after a short hiatus, I get to sit down with Jack Woolterton of JGW Painting based out of Sydney Australia. Where we discuss * "The" notorious work-life balance * Stumping up wages when cash flow is suffering * The importance of building relationships & also don't be a Dick. You kno…
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Send us a Text Message. Just a little something for you guys at Christmas! Join Scott & me as we bring you these bonus episodes of Bar BoB. Where we are joined by various guests that drop in to chat relevant topics, shooting the shit, and generally getting stuff off their chest in a bar-like atmosphere. If you ever fancy dropping by lookout for the…
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Send us a Text Message. Something for the weekend? just for all you weekned warriors! Join Scott & me as we bring you these bonus episodes of Bar BoB. Where we are joined by various guests that drop in to chat relevant topics, shooting the shit, and generally getting stuff off their chest in a bar-like atmosphere. If you ever fancy dropping by look…
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Send us a Text Message. Join Scott & me as we bring you these bonus episodes of Bar BoB. Where we are joined by various guests that drop in to chat relevant topics, shooting the shit, and generally getting stuff off their chest in a bar-like atmosphere. If you ever fancy dropping by lookout for the zoom links on brothers of the brush Instagram prio…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, I finally catch up with Ed King of Eress Property based down in Henly. really enjoyed this one as despite not being in the trade directly for years ed sure seems to know his stuff and smashing it out of the park. join us as we discuss the pitfalls of over or under booking, understanding and educating …
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Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode finally, I catch up with the Archbishop of banter-bury himself Tom Holloway of homes by Holloway. Third time lucky for this one for one reason or another. Surprisingly behind his jokey side is a sensible, level-headed, devoted family man. Join us as we chat, joke, and generally extract the urine on suc…
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Send us a Text Message. Join Scott & me as we bring you these monthly bonus episodes of Bar BoB. Where we are joined by various guests that drop in to chat relevant topics, shooting the shit, and generally getting stuff off their chest in a bar-like atmosphere. If you ever fancy dropping by lookout for the zoom links on brothers of the brush Instag…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's Bobcast we're off back down under! This time it's one of the nicest, calmest dues I've come across, Brent Seach, based between Melbourne and Sydney. really enjoyed this one as Brent is super laid back and easy to talk to. Jump in and join us as we discuss "jacking it all in for office work", being an aussie ma…
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Send us a Text Message. We're back with another Bobcast, in this episode i catch up with Northern boy Dan Grieve, based up in Newcastle. Listen with us as we chat about such things as Ageny work and the pitfalls of working abroad, work to live, not live to work conundrum and konoiwng your figures and burn rate to ease of the pressure. So you know t…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's Bobcast, we go Westside as I catch up with Scott Homson over in Preston on the west side of the UK. Join us as we mull over old school decorating firms, early diy incarnations of brush mates, "lifestyle rather than a job", "traffic wardens of the construction industry" and much more. So you know the drill by n…
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Russ Payne of RDP Painters & Decorators
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's Bobcast, I chat with Russ Payne of RDP Painters & Decorators, and the RDP Academy. A third-generation decorator based down in the West Midlands. Join us as we chat about topics such as Working for Family, work ethics & chasing the pipe dream, Power of the mind and more! So you know the drill by now, get a brew…
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Send us a Text Message. We're back with another Bobcast, In this episode, I catch up with Antonio Bovey over in County Kilkenny, southern Ireland. Join us as we chat about Family fallouts, finesse and going that extra mile, and having a conscience. Plus don't forget to enter the competition for a chance to win £50 of brewers vouchers. So you know t…
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Send us a Text Message. On this week's Bobcast, I sit down with Ben Hatch based down in Braintree, Essex. We chat such stuff as Monumental Cock-ups, wanting to spend money as opposed to needing to, reluctance to try new systems and the paperwork side of running a business. So you know the score by now, get a brew (or alcohol), pin back your lugs an…
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Lewis McCallum of "Definitive Decor"
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's Bobcast, the first one back after a little break I catch up (again) to re-record an episode with the "gloss boss" that is Lewis McCallum of Definitive Decor. The first time round was a crash and burn, so we had to re-record. I had such a laugh on this one with Lewis as we chat openly about, demographics and wo…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, it's a first for me, a threeway. i go back down under and catch up with two great guys, Adam and Mark, otherwise known as Dope Deco. Join me as I chat with these two about meeting fellow ex-pats at work, finding the right relationship, and work issues such as being on the bones of your arse and knowing your …
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