Taylor Talks Trades

This week on Taylor Talks Trades, Jamie is joined by Scott Reid, Managing Director of Stratum Masonry! Stratum Masonry are a new and exciting masonry business who take pride in delivering massive value to their clients! Scott has made it his mission to encourage more people to step into the trade - especially apprentices. The pair discuss Scotts time at college and his incredible work ethic, learn...

Angela McKilop, Business coach and director of We Love Your Projects, joins us on this weeks instalment of Taylor Talks Trades. Angela got into the trades when she decided to build a house together with her partner at the age of 24! During the build process they both realised there was a gap in the market for reliable and multi-skilled trades people. Angela shares with us her experience as a woman...

Jamie welcomes Matthew Ford, Owner of The Purple Roofing Company, on to this weeks episode of Taylor Talks Trades! Matthew Ford, former winner of Apprentice of the Year, is an ambitious business owner with a vision to create a roofing company that offers excellent workmanship and industry leading customer service. Matthew chats about his journey within the trade and the upcoming challenges he is f...

On the latest episode of Taylor Talks Trades, Jamie is joined by Peter Rigley, managing director of Base Metal Roofing. Peter shares with us an insight into the hard metal roofing industry; his journey, personal development and operating a business. Peter also educates us on the importance of a business coach and how it has lead to the success he now faces.

On the latest episode of Taylor Talks Trades, Jamie is joined by Fraser Hoehle of Fraser Hoehle LTD. A self-professed 'social media nut', Fraser has built a massive online presence within the construction industry through his exciting and relatable content. Fraser takes us through his journey within the trades, sharing some life lessons, words of wisdom and great stories from his previous experien...

Graeme Millar is Jamie's guest on the latest episode of Taylor Talks Trades and it was fantastic to get his perspective on the skills shortage and lack of apprentices in the the roofing industry. Graeme has more knowledge of the industry in his little finger than most, which has all come from his experience as Managing Director and Partner of Bain & Irvine Ltd Roofing, Fellow and Governor...

Jamie's guest for this episode is Aman Chahal, the CEO of TaperedPlus. TaperedPlus has an annual turnover of more than £10 million, but it's been far from an easy journey to get to where it is today! Risks have had to be taken, difficult decisions made, and a lot of fresh ideas conjured up to take the business forward. It was great to hear Aman's insights into the world of business and how he's us...

Alex Richards from YouMore is used to being behind the camera, but for this week's episode we managed to get him in front of it! YouMore make content - like this podcast - for companies in and around Edinburgh looking to implement great content into their marketing strategies. Having run a couple of small businesses himself, Alex has great knowledge and advice for business owners looking to up the...

We headed to the Edinburgh Boiler Company to chat with Mark Glasgow about beginning life in the industry as an apprentice, and where he's taking his business next. Unlike many people, Mark always had determination and drive from a young age to succeed. His vision for the future has motivated him throughout his career and has been a huge part of getting to where he is today. Now with his Energy Tra...

For the 30th episode of Taylor Talks Trades, Jamie is chatting to Lewis Page from Corstorphine Gas Services. Lewis has built his business to where it is today from his time as a sole trader. Now he's got a great team, amazing workplace culture, and is continuing to progress with apprenticeships and some exciting plans for the future of his business!

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 t...

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 h...

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...

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 busi...

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 F...

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 in...

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 likemi...

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!