Gas Engineer Podcast

Her headteacher called her into the office and told her she was too smart to do construction. She became a plumber anyway, and went on to win national competitions, volunteer in Nepal, become a brand ambassador and a UK board director, all while holding down a full-time apprenticeship.  Daisy Turner joins Tulloch to talk about what getting into the trade actually looks like in 2026, and why the ap...

What does it actually take to build a heating business that can grow without you being in the middle of everything?  Edward Lovell is back on the podcast talking about the moment the chaos stops being manageable, why most engineers stay in it longer than they should, and why without systems in place, you become the bottleneck in your own business.

Five years ago, Dean Jones walked away from British Gas with no safety net. Today Jonesthegas is one of the most successful and well-known engineers in the industry. This episode covers his whole journey — from building a customer base from scratch, using social media to grow fast and why he thinks most engineers would earn more staying employed.

What if the thing holding your business back isn't your trade skills? How you think about money, customers, and your own value are all worth just as much as your technical skills and knowledge. Edward Lovell sits down with Tulloch to break down how to price based on value, how to build systems that remove mental load, and how to finally start running your business instead of just working in it...

The way you test for gas leaks is changing. The old 4 and 8 millibar method is gone, and installation volume calculations are coming in. If you haven't already got your head around what that means in practice, especially on jobs where you can't see the pipework, this is the conversation you need to hear. Terry Sawyer spent years as a Gas Safe inspector before stepping back onto the tools,...

What does day trading have in common with running a heating business? More than you'd think. Edward Lovell joins Tulloch to break down the data from GES's 2025 Heating and Plumbing Report — undercharging, the ageing workforce, cash flow, and why engineers with 20 years of experience are still pricing like it's 2005.

Can you really win more jobs simply by asking for more reviews? In this episode of The Gas Engineer Podcast, host Tulloch Priest sits down with Ryan Nesbitt, founder of Revyoo - a platform helping businesses collect, manage, and showcase customer reviews without the awkwardness. Ryan reveals why most tradespeople are brilliant at their craft but terrible at telling the world about it. From NFC car...

In this episode of The Gas Engineer Podcast , host Tulloch Priest is joined by Harry Budd from Logic4Training , one of the UK’s leading training providers for gas, plumbing, electrical, and renewable qualifications. Together, they unpack what upskilling really means for modern engineers, and why it’s becoming essential rather than optional. Harry shares when it makes sense to invest in new qualifi...

In this episode of The Gas Engineer Podcast, host Tulloch Priest sits down with Terry Sawyer, a highly experienced gas engineer and former Gas Safe inspector, to explore what working “on both sides of the fence” taught him about the trade. Terry reveals how his time inspecting engineers across London opened his eyes to the gaps in training, the pressures of fast-track courses, and what separates t...

In this episode of The Gas Engineer Podcast, host Tulloch Priest talks with Hollie Stallworthy, owner of Hollie’s Heating, about the moment she decided to take her business digital, and how it changed everything. After years of juggling paper certificates, carbon copies, and handwritten invoices, Hollie was spending hours every week on admin. Now, she runs a 600-customer operation without drowning...

In this episode of The Gas Engineer Podcast, host Tulloch Priest talks with Hollie Stallworthy about the realities of taking on an apprentice. From navigating early frustrations to seeing real progress on-site, this episode dives deep into what it really takes to train someone from scratch, and why it’s one of the most rewarding decisions a tradesperson can make. Whether you’re considering taking...

In this episode of The Gas Engineer Podcast, host Tulloch Priest speaks with Terry Sawyer, a highly experienced gas engineer and former Gas Safe inspector, about what really happens during an inspection and how to prepare for it. From the rise of virtual inspections to what actually triggers a face-to-face visit, Terry breaks down every step of the process.

Think you need a big team to make a big impact? This tradesperson proves otherwise. In this episode, we sit down with Hollie Stallworthy, an OFTEC-registered oil engineer who went from marine biology graduate to running a thriving heating business in Kent, with over 600 loyal customers. She shares how she:- Took the leap into self-employment (and what nearly went wrong)- Found balance between free...

Heat pumps have long been seen as expensive, complex, and impractical for older homes, but what if AI and smart tech could change that? In this episode of The Gas Engineer Podcast, host Tulloch Priest sits down with Luke from Adia Thermal, a company reshaping how heat pumps are installed in the UK.Luke explains how Adia Thermal’s system simplifies installations, cuts out weeks of radiator and pipe...

Want to know how to ace your next Gas Safe inspection? To start off this brand new season of the Gas Engineer podcast, host Tulloch Priest is joined by former Gas Safe inspector Terry Sawyer to answer the most difficult questions that could land you in hot water. Terry reveals what to do when an appliance is immediately dangerous, what happens when you call Gas Safe for advice, and why "wingi...

Ever wondered what the UK’s top engineers, business owners, and industry experts are talking about right now? Season 3 of the Gas Engineer Podcast is nearly here — and this time, we’re raising the bar. Expect conversations that go deeper, stories that hit home, and practical insights for building a better business and a better life.

Are you a gas engineer who feels stuck, trapped in a business that runs you instead of the other way around? In this episode of the FieldRocket Podcast, host Tulloch Priest sits down with Alison Warner, founder of Evolve and Grow Coaching, to reveal the common mistakes people make and the exact strategies you need to build a solid foundation for sustainable growth. From hiring the right people to...

What if you could free up your time, cash, and headspace with a few small changes? On this week's FieldRocket podcast, host Tulloch Priest is joined by trades business coach and founder of Evolve & Grow Coaching, Alison Warner, to discuss why so many tradespeople struggle to move from "on the tools" to effective business owner. From understanding your numbers, to taking the small...

Why do some gas engineers thrive during quiet months, whilst others go completely skint? Dan Voice of Prime Fusion Ltd. reveals the uncomfortable truth about seasonal cash flow that's catching out Sole Traders across the UK. This raw conversation dives into the spending psychology that destroys businesses, the silent overheads you're not tracking, and why coming out of winter broke means you're fu...

Can you really rely on tradie "experts" online when asking for advice? In this episode of the FieldRocket Podcast, host Tulloch Priest sits down with Derek Robins, also known as TomKat, an experienced gas engineer and training centre owner with over 50,000 YouTube subscribers. He shares his insights on the growing influence of social media and online communities like Gas Chat in the trad...

Did you just assume you're cut out for self-employment? Because according to this successful Sole Trader, you might not be. In this episode of the FieldRocket Podcast, host Tulloch Priest sits down with Dan Voice, owner of Prime Fusion - a successful heating and plumbing business based near Leicester with over 20 years of industry experience. Dan dives into the often overlooked realities of bu...

Ever wonder why some tradespeople thrive while others just scrape by? Join host Tulloch Priest as he sits down with Derek Robins, also known as TomKat , an experienced gas engineer and founder of TomKat Gas Training Ltd. In this episode, Derek pulls back the curtain on why many self-employed engineers return to employment and the surprising reason gas engineers undervalue their services.

Hiring staff is easy. Leading them? That’s where it gets tough. In this episode of the FieldRocket Podcast, host Tulloch Priest sits down with Alexa from Gas Engineer Software, who shares lessons you only learn from leading teams in the plumbing and heating industry. From knowing when to hire to what really makes a great team work, this one’s packed with brutally honest advice and practical insigh...

If heat pumps are the answer, why is there still so much resistance? In this FieldRocket podcast, host Tulloch Priest sits down with Derek Robins (aka TomKat), a veteran gas engineer, and training centre owner to discuss the truth about heat pumps, the problems with training, and why the industry isn’t ready to go all-in just yet. In his first ever podcast debut, Derek shares what’s really going o...

Great work isn’t enough. If you want a thriving trades business, you need to master customer relations too. In this episode of the FieldRocket Podcast, host Tulloch Priest chats with Alexa, a director-turned-trades software expert, about how good communication, honesty, and a little empathy can turn a first-time client into a lifelong customer. From dealing with payment disputes to building trust,...