Taylor Talks Trades

Comedian turned gas company boss Gary Faulds joins Jamie for a chat on this episode! Gary was at the peak of his comedic powers when the pandemic hit, but quickly found his next calling in the trades. Gary has some hilarious stories to share, and an incredible journey to get to where he is today from joining the military to selling out shows across the country as a stand-up comedian. Enjoy!

Michael Tonner from Matchless Gas, based in Glasgow, joins Jamie this week to talk us through his amazing life story! At 26 Michael's life wasn't where he wanted it to be. He could see his friends progressing in their careers, but was unsure what he wanted from life or where to go next. But he found his calling in the gas industry when it offered him a new pathway! Since then Michael has gone on to grow his own business and achieve things he might not have dreamed of before! Listen now!

Jamie's guest for this week is Craig Gallagher from Quinnergy. Craig had an unconventional route to get to where he is today, but they're the stories we love hearing most on Taylor Talks Trades! Now Craig is building his business and growing his brand with innovative, modern approaches. Through social media he has managed to generate a great deal of trust between his business and clients, and by hiring smart he's gathered a strong team to help him along the way! Listen to find out more.

Billy Farrell from TMD Media is Jamie's guest for this latest episode of Taylor Talks Trades to chat about branding, strategy and marketing within the trades industry. Billy's honest discussion with Jamie has everything from Theodore Roosevelt quotes to great stories about finding his calling in the world of marketing. It was great to take a look at the trades from a different viewpoint this week, and we hope you find it as interesting and useful as we did!

Ross Brown from I-Scaff joins Jamie this week to share some great stories from his time overseas in Saudi Arabia and Iraq, and how he's used that experience to drive forward an innovative scaffolding company back in Scotland. Hear from Ross about taking risks in business, the importance of being self-determined, and some great stories that come with starting a business!

James Brannan joins Jamie to share his incredible story that has seen him grow a successful business out of adversity. Having been diagnosed with a serious condition, James used the news to motivate himself even further and turn a potentially negative situation into a blessing that has seen him become more determined than ever! Listen to hear some great stories about self-determination, motivation, and using adversity to propel you further than you thought possible!

Jordan Thomson from Fair Deal Valeting & Carpet Cleaning is Jamie's guest this week! We love hearing from business owners about the trials and tribulations they faced at the start of their business journey. Jordan has some great stories about building his business, from getting initial loans to polishing his van on a weekly basis! Hear from Jordan about the ins-and-outs of growing a small business today!

Recruitment in the roofing industry is on the agenda today as Jamie is joined this week by Luke McCormack of McCormack Partners. It's great to hear stories from all corners of the trades industries, and Luke offers a great insight into what the recruitment side of roofing is like. It's a great look at a niche aspect of the industry. Enjoy!

Jamie's chatting to Darren McGhee of DMG Services this week about running an award-winning business, improving standards within the industry and creating a more diverse workforce in the world of roofing. It's great to hear from companies who are making a positive impact within their industry, and Darren and DMG Services are doing just that! We hope you enjoy listening.

For the first podcast of 2023 we've got something a bit different for you! David Martindale, Manager of Livingston FC, joins Jamie for this special episode of Taylor Talks Trades. Our relationship with Livi goes back a long time, and we now sponsor the technical area at the Tony Macaroni Arena as part of our community partnership with the club! Both for us at Taylor Roofs and David at Livingston FC, giving back to our community is a huge part of our identity. Livi do lots of great things for the local area, and our partnership does a lot to allow them to do so! It was a pleasure to have David on the show to hear his incredible story and get an insight into the workings of s Scottish Premiership club. Check it out and enjoy!