The Foyne Jones Show

The Foyne Jones Show is back and this episode features Mark Conacher of Liberty Fitting Service Ltd. In the podcast we are taken on a journey from Dundee to Vancouver and we then learn how installers are working safely in the new world of social-distancing. Finally Peter and Mark discuss how we can make the KBB industry attractive to a new and diverse generation of jobseekers. 

Episode 7 of the It's A New Game series features Jamie Cutts of Kensington Scott Interiors. In this fun-packed episode of the podcast, Peter and Jamie discuss how the KBB Market is changing and the Digital Transformation of Showrooms. They also cover the exciting new 'Cooking with Kensington Scott' series and of course throw in all the Fulham and West Ham Football Banter you'd expect from two life...

For Episode 6 of the It's A New Game Series we welcome Marcel Crezee back to the podcast and formally announce MHK Holdings UK as a Key Partner of the Redundancy Support currently being provided by Foyne Jones to the KBB industry. Together they also discuss the transition into the new normal and Marcel brilliantly explains how playing 'The Ajax Way' can make a difference in business as well as foo...

For Episode 5 of the It's A New Game Series we welcome Darren Morgan to the podcast. In a conversation packed with personality and character, Darren explains how an insatiable passion for design took him from humble beginnings in Northern Ireland to becoming a multi award-winning designer and a leading figure within the KBB Industry.

Episode 4 is all about Mental Health and in this podcast Peter is joined by the brilliant James Capell-Abra of Stress Matters. Together they discuss how the uncertainty of Redundancy and Job Loss has hit our sectors and impacted into our daily lives with a special appearance from current job seeker Tyler Reid. Finally Peter and James announce 'TWO BRAND NEW ONLINE WORKSHOPS' which will provide str...

Unfortunately, the often forgotten side of the COVID-19 pandemic has been those that have lost their jobs. In this episode Bernadette and Steve join Peter to honestly and openly share their job seeking stories, also explaining what they are doing differently to stand out in a competitive return to employment.

Recorded on the 30 Year Anniversary of the Italia 90 World Cup Semi Final between West Germany and England, Peter welcomes former Fulham, QPR, Manchester United and England Defender Paul Parker to the show. In the podcast Paul talks fondly about the early days at Craven Cottage and then takes us on a footballing journey which ultimately led to him representing his country and of course that never-...

For the first episode of the new series, Peter is joined by Stephen Johnson. Together they discuss how things have changed as we enter the 'new normal' and also explain the Specialist Redundancy Support that Foyne Jones and Quooker UK are offering the KBB Industry. Later in the podcast they are joined by Entrepreneur and Mixologist Andy Jones to announce a new 'KBB Hero Award' which will be awarde...

In this Special Episode of The Foyne Jones Show, Peter sits down with die hard West Brom fan Alistair Jones and lifelong Leeds fan Tim Harrison. Together, they take a look at the remaining fixtures of the season and make their predictions on the run-in and promotion to the Premier League. Up The Fulham....

We end the Survival Special Series of Podcasts with Ian Church the Managing Director of Buttles Plc as our special guest. Together, Ian and Peter discuss how Builders Merchants are entering and managing what will become the new normal of trading. During the episode they also warmly reflect on their merchant years of the past and make the time to talk about the medium and long term future for a sec...

What a privilege it was for Peter to be joined by legendary Football Referee Keith Hackett for the 29th Survival Special Episode. Keith is a true gentleman who talks about sharing the pitch with greats such as Kenny Dalglish, George Best and Diego Maradona. We also get the chance for him to give his opinion on the modern game, explaining his thoughts on VAR and the restart of the current football...

Bart Murphy joins Peter for the 28th Episode of the Survival Special Podcasts. Together they discuss how MP Moran have successfully kept trading through the crisis and also used this challenging passage of play to improve the customer journey both online and in branch. Bart also explains how he played a part in raising an amazing £15,000 for the NHS and then on a personal note tells us how the loc...

For Episode 27 we give a huge welcome back to friend of Foyne Jones and ever popular Michael Feleppa. In this brilliant Survival Special Mick tells us how he has adapted his builders merchant training to respond to the crisis and then in his own charismatic style explains why he is looking forward to the future and one 'last hurrah'.

Graham Jackson returns to The Foyne Jones Show for the 26th Survival Special Podcast. In this episode, we learn about how businesses are beginning to start again and they discuss how important it is to review your company and digital presence through the eyes of a customer. Naturally Peter and Graham also find the time to talk about the return of Championship Football and having to watch Fulham FC...

Damien Walters, CEO of the BIKBBI, joins Peter for an engaging and passionate discussion on the KBB industry preparing to enter the new normal. Away from the current crisis they also take us on a nostalgic trip down memory lane when talking about Pie and Mash, Big Red Buses and growing up in London.

Gary Baker joins Peter for a podcast that covers the impact of the crisis on CD UK and also explains the support FIESTA is providing to those hit hard by the pandemic. They talk passionately about how the furniture industry can pull together and explain the importance of apprenticeships and skills training if we are to protect and nurture the next generation and our stars of the future.

Marcel Crezee and Paul Wheeler of the MHK Group join Peter for the 23rd Episode of the Survival Special Series. During the episode they discuss how the coronavirus crisis has impacted trading across Europe and share their plans to support the UK market. Football also plays part in this podcast with Peter and Marcel bringing Fulham FC and AFC Ajax into the conversation. 

Peter is joined by the Award Winning and Inspirational Designer Colin Wong for the 22nd Survival Special Podcast. In an episode full of powerful content and emotion they hold back no punches as they discuss how the impact and after effect of Covid-19 could change the KBB Industry for the better. Then they talk with passion about finding the next generation of designers and supporting them on a pat...

In Episode 21 of the Survival Special Series, Peter is joined by Scott Currie. During this podcast you can listen to how Scott made the 'leap of faith' into KBB and Design, as well as finding out about the EXCITING LAUNCH of a brand new partnership between Foyne Jones and Scott which is bringing virtual 360 showroom tours to the KBB market!

Sofia Charalambous joins Peter for a podcast of fun, laughter and personality. First they discuss the steps Bathroom Origins have taken in their 25th year of trading to protect their business and valued staff. Then you can't help but smile as she explains how Greek family values, setting realistic goals and helping others keeps her positive and optimistic each and every day.   

The talented Luke Treadwell joins us for episode 19 of the Survival Special Series. During the podcast Luke explains why he is offering his experience to others during the crisis and then shares advice on keeping positive while searching for a new position.

Paul Crow, Managing Director of Ripples, is back on The Foyne Jones Show for the Survival Specials. In this episode, we discuss how Ripples are fighting back against the crisis and learn how Paul's newly found passion for nutrition and home cooking is further complementing an active lifestyle and undying love for cycling.

It's another jobseeker episode with Ben Hawkins joining Peter on the podcast. Listen as they discuss how the current crisis has impacted Ben's search for a new position and then learn how he has been using his improved presence on social media to stay positive, network with his current contacts, build new relationships and also get to know several high profile celebrities from music, fashion and s...

We've got our very first Spanish guest on the podcast for Episode 16 of the Survival Special Series. Roberto Heredia joins Peter to discuss how the global pandemic has affected Acquabella in Valencia. In a positive and uplifting conversation we also learn how Rob has responded to the crisis both personally and professionally.

In Episode 15 of the Survival Special Series, Peter welcomes back Andrew Battley from the wonderful Chestnut Tree House. Recorded shortly after the scheduled date for the Brighton Marathon, we find out how the current crisis has dramatically impacted the charity and all of their fundraising activities. Then we listen to the many inspirational methods Andrew is using to keep himself focused and mot...