The Painting & Decorating Show

Joel and Todd discuss good business practices to get into for the coming year. Neil Ogilvie, the CEO of the Painting & Decorating Association joins the boys to give some advice and a few predictions on what will be popular for clients and how the surrounding world could affect the trade

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined once more by Jennifer Gardner, a decorator from North Herts to take a look back at what 2022 has been like for Decorators across the UK. They discuss favourite paints, tools and products, highlights of the year and much more

Jennifer Gardner, a decorator from North Herts, known as Jen The Decorator joins Joel and Todd in-studio to discuss her experience over the almost ten years she's been in the trade. Jen talks about embracing spraying, prep work, setting herself apart from the competition and some funny and not so funny customer interactions

These are for anyone at college, in an apprenticeship, re-training or thinking about joining the trade. For those of you already on the brushes there are some anecdotes and tips for you as well

Joel and Todd say everything they've wanted to say to tradespeople on-site over the years. They talk about ways you can work around other trades and best ways to communicate with them as well

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about the impact the trade has on the environment. The boys look at what the industry has committed to do to reach the 2050 net zero target, What incentives could work to make decorators more eco-friendly and they talk through some of the options already on the market

Halloween 2022 has come and gone so the boys talk about some horrifying on-site accidents, ghoulish customers and frightening paints and products

Joel and Todd join the rest of Fix Radio as we highlight tool theft and discuss what is a huge issue for the construction industry. Benjamin Ruffett, a decorator that joined the trade to avoid van break-ins (as a mechanic) discusses the impact two van break-ins in the last year have had on his mental health and business

Joel Bardall thinks he has some solid examples to why domestic decorating is more than just a luxury and how properly explaining the benefits and money saving qualities of certain products can keep you in demand

Joel and Todd talk about the biggest challenges they face as sole traders and tips they've picked up along the way. This is everything from dealing with tax and finances to competing with limited companies and handling payments from customers

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about paints and finishes they use. Some of the products they use for prep work and brushes and rollers

Peter Clark, a decorator with more than 40 years experience, who has also taught the trade talks about his work in the commercial market. Peter talks through the type of jobs he takes on, how he tenders for these jobs, what paperwork you'll be expected to provide, the upside of commercial work and the challenges

Joel and Todd look at an article that features 'ten signs you're overworked' and apply them to their circumstances as sole traders in decorating

Joel and Todd check in with decorators from across the UK to find out how they've been affected by inflation, the cost of living crisis, whether they're worried about a recession and what they'll do with their prices as a result

Joel and Todd talk about all the ways you can stand out in the trade. From doing things a little differently on social media to aspirational products and marketing

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about the perfect job and does it need to be exactly that - perfect. Can you meet a clients expectations by cutting some corners with their blessing. If you do what could be some unforeseen consequences, some of the benefits and how should you handle clients that are adamant that you should cut some corners and costs

Joel and Todd talk about nightmare moments that have happened over the year while working. From the rookie mistakes in the early days to unlucky moments that spring up throughout a long career in the trade

Joel and Todd are joined by Lee from Honeys Scaffolding to discuss the problems both trades can sometimes face when working together on-site

Jon Mears returns to discuss branding, positioning yourself as a professional in your area, winning good paying high quality work and the latest news from the paint industry

Jon Mears, sales and marketing expert for decorators joins Joel and Todd to talk about how to effectively and affordably advertise your business online, how to win work from social media and use social media platforms to attract a certain clientele

Joel Bardall & Todd Von Joel discuss the logistics of planning and executing exterior and interior work. What are some basic ground rules and essential elements of planning exterior jobs. What should you do if a customer changes their mind on a colour or haven't properly cleared or cleaned an area on interior work

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about the benefits and challenges of decorating with friends and family. Sean Kelly, a Dulux Select Decorator from Watford talks about his experiences working with his twin brother over the past thirty years and the boys talk about sharing work out amongst fellow decorators in your area

Joel and Todd talk about whether the general public and average client understands the skill and prep work that goes into the work of a professional decorator. They talk about some common misconceptions about decorators in construction and also blokey stereotypes of tradespeople

Joel and Todd talk about some of their favourite tools old and new. Joel also brings in his own invention that's revolutionised the way he works in domestic settings

Joel & Todd talk about continued training in the trade as a decorator. How important or is it important to stay on top of your game & learn new skills? What training is available? If you’re bored in your career as a painter or want to offer alternative services- are there other avenues you can take through training?