The UK Flooring Podcast

Welcome to this weeks episode of The UK Flooring Podcast, where hosts Tom and Sarah dive into the strategies and techniques that can help you 5x your profit in the flooring industry. In this value-packed episode, they discuss six essential components that can make a massive impact on your business. Episode Highlights: Client Experience: Tom and Sarah stress the importance of providing exceptional...

Welcome to another episode of The UK Flooring Podcast, where we dive into the fascinating world of flooring, trends, and industry insights. Today, we have a special guest, Chris, the Director and Carpet & Floor Layer at Deben Carpets and Flooring, who joins us to discuss his family history in the flooring industry, business trends, and the importance of educating consumers. Episode Highlights:...

Welcome to another episode of The UK Flooring Podcast, where we delve into the world of wooden flooring and its nuances. In this episode, we are delighted to have Scott Fraser, Managing Director of Elite Floors Glasgow Ltd, as our guest. Elite Floors Glasgow Ltd is a family-owned wooden floor restoration company based in Glasgow, serving both domestic and commercial clients all over the UK. Join u...

Welcome to Episode 50! of The UK Flooring Podcast, where we dive into the world of flooring, design, and industry trends. In this episode, we're thrilled to have Todd Saunders, CEO of Broadlume, as our special guest. Todd shares his incredible journey from working at Google to starting his own business and becoming a leading figure in the flooring industry. Join us as we explore his unique insight...

Welcome to The UK Flooring Podcast, your go-to source for everything related to wood and flooring in the United Kingdom. In this episode, we are excited to have Catherine Helliker, Marketing Manager at Danfloor UK, join us to share her wealth of experience in brand, product, and digital marketing. With 14 years of experience in the industry, Catherine has unique insights into the world of flooring...

In this week's episode of The UK Flooring Podcast, host Tom dives into the world of DSC Carpet & Flooring. He chats with the team about their journey, from starting their own business during lockdown to finding their best ideas in the most unexpected places. Tune in for valuable insights, tips, and stories from these experienced flooring professionals. KEY TAKEAWAYS What inspired the team to g...

On this weeks episode of The UK Flooring podcast, Tom chats to Warren Clarke of All Out Flooring, talking about the perks but also sacrifices to going out on your own. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why making money matters to your career Where "All Out Flooring" name comes from How pointing out the obvious can bank you clients Perks and sacrifices of working for yourself Honesty is key to growing a business...

On this weeks episode of The UK Flooring podcast, Tom chats to David Wilkinson  and they try and figure out why you need to invest not only in a coach or mentor, but in yourself. KEY TAKEAWAYS What is the difference on a coach and a mentor? How to get the best out of yourself and reveal your own potential "It's great to have a coach or mentor when shit hits the fan"! Creating a designate...

On this weeks episode of The UK Flooring podcast, Tom has a fascinating chat with founder of Kite Flooring, Ed Grant KEY TAKEAWAYS How Ed left the London City towers for the flooring industry Not being born into the flooring game can have its positives and negatives. Being a mentor in business What trading out of East London is like compared to around the country Why Dominoes is now a no go!...

On this weeks episode of The UK Flooring podcast, Tom and Sarah sit down and discuss "Where has all the money gone?" KEY TAKEAWAYS How creating budgets helps "find" your money How many business accounts should you have The mistakes Tom and Sarah made with their own budgeting past How to take ownership of YOUR money How YOU can get FREE financial advice by listening to the end of this episode...

On this weeks episode of  The UK Flooring Podcast  we welcome Tim Green - Head of Training at F.Ball. The UK's market leading manufacturer of flooring adhesives and subfloor preparation products. ABOUT THE GUEST As head of training, Tim has the oversight of all of F.Ball's training provisions facilitated by the F. Ball Centre of Excellence.  He also works with a number of colleges and private trai...

On this weeks episode of  The UK Flooring Podcast  we welcome Josh Burton. KEY TAKEAWAYS Where is all the money to be found? The moment that gave Josh the confidence to go out on his own Why courses are important to people with in the flooring and fitting trade ABOUT THE GUEST Josh has over 10 years experience in the trade and can supply and fit most types of floor coverings in both residential an...

On this weeks episode of  The UK Flooring Podcast  we welcome our Canadian friends from  Roomvo . Sarah Cockerill  chats to  Brandon Shidlowski  and  Joshua Ruff  about the future of the flooring industry, new technology and everything In between. KEY TAKEAWAYS What was wrong, for Roomvo to start? Is new technology a blocker, or an advancement for the flooring industry? Is this the end of the bric...

On this weeks podcast, we welcome Dan Evans, of D.Evans Flooring out of Cambridge KEY TAKEAWAYS Dan's start in flooring and how sub-contracting propelled his knowledge and skills How you can always find work you not 100% happy with, and thats ok because... Why is there no awards for wood-floor fitters? Mastering 99% of flooring trades, but whats next for Dan? ABOUT THE GUEST Dan started his floori...

On this weeks podcast, we welcome my old pal  Craig J ames from  EGGER UK KEY TAKEAWAYS EGGER in Western Europe How to have your brand represented in big DIY. How have they saved themselves from supply issues. How Beer goes hand in hand with EGGER ABOUT THE GUEST Craig is the national sales manager UK & Ireland for Egger Flooring Products. As a sales and marketing professional specialising in...

On this weeks show of  The UK Flooring Podcast  we welcome  Sam Wilson  from  Art of Flooring KEY TAKEAWAYS Learning from the mistakes made within the industry The impact covid had on the their business and how they turned things around. How volunteering to restore a castle in Germany, can lead to a career in the flooring industry ABOUT THE GUEST Sam started Art of Flooring alongside owners Pierre...

This week we welcome Danny Thornley. Dan has been in the flooring industry for going on 15 years now, fitting every form of floor going, a real specialist in many areas. KEY TAKEAWAYS How does he get most of his work as being self-employed? What is his most popular product of flooring? What job stands out as one that Danny 'Proper Fu*ked up" on! ABOUT THE GUEST Danny Thornley is the kind of fitter...

This week we welcome the Jonathan Burch of Humidity Devices. Tom has been selling Fidbox’s for thick end of ten years now so he really enjoyed a good chat with Jonathan about how things have changed over the years with Fidbox and the flooring industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS How a change of career can spur innovation What exactly is a Fidbox ? What Jonathan see is next opportunity for Humidity Devices And...

This week we welcome the Floor Ninja!.Tom learns Luke's full life and career story. Enjoy this knowledgable and insightful episode of The UK Flooring Podcast! KEY TAKEAWAYS What Luke chose over school Making 10 pound a day makes you rethink your career choice. The birth of 'Floor Ninja' Hiring problems! And what the future holds for Luke ABOUT THE HOSTS People often ask us why we started this podc...

This week we welcome Peter Roese from  KHR Company Ltd .Tom chats to Peter about 40 years in the flooring industry to huge sailing boats! KEY TAKEAWAYS We learn how Peter found himself involved in the UK flooring industry The highs and lows of being a family business. The issues companies face investing in training, but why it is necessary. and how Peter plans on sailing around the world! ABOUT TH...

How fitting out your own home led to the birth of a comapany KEY TAKEAWAYS This week Tom sits down with founder of CFV Direct Bhavesh Tapariyan. We learn how ordering products for your own home lead to the idea of CFV during Lockdown. How Bhavesh stayed business active during a 2 week illness spell. Why the flooring industry needs more training centres. and what major investment set CFV on the pat...

"I just love seeing the progression in peoples work" KEY TAKEAWAYS This week Tom sits down with founder of MN Training, Paddy McNicholas. We learn how Paddy got his humble start in the Wolverhampton flooring scene. How we found his passion for training others The Mental Health problems within the trades and of course, is a Five Guys man or Dominoes for life.  ABOUT THE GUESTS MN floor training is...

“And a car pulled out in front of me, and i screamed the C word!” KEY TAKEAWAYS Who is Tom and Sarah and how their partnership begin over a fiver and a kebab What is happening to The Wood Floor Podcast What it's actually like working with other flooring industry people. And of course, what is the go to favourite movie!   ABOUT THE HOSTS We are Tom & Sarah Cockerill, the husband-and-wife team b...

“The most laid back entrepreneur of Dragons Den” KEY TAKEAWAYS Who is Teirnan McCorkell and why has he become a wood flooring influencer Teirnan’s early start in the industry how he found himself becoming a hit on TikTok How a stubborn client led to Tiernan inventing a brand new tool and standing in front of the Dragons of BBC’s Drangon’s Den And of course, Beer or Wine! BEST MOMENTS ·         3:2...

“My heritage is timber, it always has been” KEY TAKEAWAYS Who is Paul Thompson and who are OSMO Paul's start in at a joinery business and how he transitioned to running a timber flooring team Word of mouth is the best form of marketing And the benefit to training the resellers BEST MOMENTS ·         9:20 - The split in flooring professionals and decorating DIY ·         12:50 -Pauls biggest challe...