Taylor Talks Trades

Graeme Carling chats to Jamie about his journey from being an apprentice joiner in Dundee to international property and business investor with United Capital!Check it out for some words of wisdom on finding the right path for you.

This week's episode sees Jamie chat with Richard O'Donnell from INSUREPAIR.We love hearing about all aspects of the trades industry, and this is a great episode for a deep dive into such a niche and its crossover with insurance. Listen to Richard's expert knowledge of the industry and hear about some of his upcoming projects on this episode of Taylor Talks Trades!

Jamie is chatting to Dale Atkinson of Atkinson Building Services for this episode of Taylor Talks Trades. Dale values increasing the standards in the trades. This is something that we share and is what Taylor Talks Trades is all about - raising the standard of work and the reputation of the trades with it. This was a great, interesting chat with a like-minded business owner, full of insight and industry knowledge. Check it out!

John Sibbald joins Jamie for this week's episode! John took over the family business to run Sibbald Training, so his chat with Jamie spans everything from apprenticeships to the importance of training and skill levels in the trades. We're all about improving the standards of the industry, so this is a great episode for supporting that theme and thinking about where the trades are going with likeminded businesses.

Jamie is joined by Steve McLennan who enjoyed a long career in the trades with his business Greyfriars Roofing. Taking us on a journey through from his plumbing apprenticeship in the 70s right up until his retirement, this episode covers a lot about running a family business and seeing the industry change over time. Enjoy!

Being the boss's son, the recession and managing a large workforce are a few of the topics of discussion for the latest episode.Mark Heaney took over from his father at John Heaney Electrical and has continued to grow the business. Check it out for some great personal stories from a family-run business!

On this week's episode Jamie is joined by Kevin Campbell, co-founder of Groundworks Scotland.We love talking to like-minded businesses who want to give back and provide young people with the opportunities and skills to succeed. Hear what Kevin has to say as the conversation goes from starting a business, giving back to digging deep every day to succeed!

Jamie chats to Andrew Johnstone, the award winning owner of Loft Boarding Scotland.For new business owners, those starting out in the trades and those looking to get into the business this is a must-listen episode! Andrew has great advice and fascinating insights into the importance of company culture, values and personal development.It was a privilege to hear Andrew speak, don't miss this one!

Jamie's guest this week is Sean Rollo, Managing Director of Rollo Developments.Sean started in the trades at a young age following in the footsteps of his dad and grandfather. He's had quite the journey since then, honing his skills and building a successful construction company.Sean's story is full of valuable lessons and insights into the industry, as well as some handy tips for those starting their journey. Check it out!

Wayne Archibald of ECEC is Jamie's guest for this week's episode.Adult apprenticeships, addressing the skills shortage and surrounding yourself with the right people to grow a successful business are the topics of discussion for this week. Be sure to listen for some valuable information and top tips on the realities of running a business today!