Join Jamie Taylor, Chairman of Taylor Roofs, as he talks to friends and businesspeople from across various trades about their journey, what they’re up to now, and what the future will bring.<br /><br />Listen to valuable insights and advice from experienced tradespeople, as well as some good chat and stories from people with a lot to tell!
Taylor Talks Trades
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Join Jamie Taylor, Chairman of Taylor Roofs, as he talks to friends and businesspeople from across various trades about their journey, what they’re up to now, and what the future will bring.<br /><br />Listen to valuable insights and advice from experienced tradespeople, as well as some good chat and stories from people with a lot to tell!
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Recent Episodes
June 19, 2026
The Real Challenges of Taking On Apprentices in 2026
In this episode, Jamie shares his thoughts on apprenticeships, training, and the challenges facing the next generation of tradespeople.<br /><br />He talks openly about the difficulties that both employers and apprentices face, and how many of these challenges come from factors outside of their control. From rising costs and business pressures to changes in the industry, Jamie explains why it is becoming harder for companies to take on and train young people.<br /><br /> The conversation also explores the importance of proper training and why passing skills on to the next generation is more important than ever. Jamie discusses what he believes is missing from the current system and the type of training environment he would love to create to help develop future roofers.<br /><br />This is an honest discussion about the future of the trades, the value of apprenticeships, and what needs to change if skilled roofing knowledge is going to continue being passed down.<br /><br />If you are an apprentice, a business owner, or someone interested in the future of the trades, this episode is packed with valuable insight.<br /><br />Real challenges. Real solutions. Real conversations.<br /><br />Subscribe for more honest discussions about roofing, business, apprenticeships, and the trades industry.<br /><br />Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:<br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylortalkstrades<br />Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-talks-trades<br />TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylortalkstrades<br />Spotify 👉 https://spoti.fi/3ZMHf5L<br />Apple Podcasts 👉 https://apple.co/3Lri8RM
June 5, 2026
From Painters to Property Deals: How Two Decorators Scaled Beyond the Trade
In this episode, we sit down with the team behind D4 Decor to talk about their journey from painters and decorators to building opportunities far beyond the trade.<br /><br />They share how they started out on the tools, the challenges they faced in the early days, and how they gradually scaled the business into something much bigger than they originally imagined.<br /><br />The conversation dives into commercial work, property deals, business growth, and the mindset shift that helped them move from simply working in the business to building long term opportunities around it.<br /><br />They also open up about taking risks, learning through mistakes, and why relationships and reputation played a massive part in helping them grow.<br /><br />This is a real insight into what can happen when tradespeople think bigger, stay consistent, and keep pushing forward.<br />If you are in the trades, running a business, or looking to grow beyond the day to day work, there is a lot to take from this episode. Real journeys. Real lessons. Real business. Subscribe for more honest conversations with trades and business owners.<br /><br />Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: <br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylortalkstrades<br />Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-talks-trades <br />TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylortalkstrades<br />Spotify 👉 https://spoti.fi/3ZMHf5L<br />Apple Podcasts 👉 https://apple.co/3Lri8RM
May 22, 2026
Work/Life Balance of A 7 Figure Trades Business Owner
In this Q and A episode, we answer two big questions that come up all the time when running a business.<br /><br />What is your work life balance really like, and what is the end goal.<br /><br />This is an honest conversation about the reality behind building and running a 7 figure business. We get into what work life balance actually looks like day to day, the sacrifices that come with it, and how priorities change as the business grows.<br /><br />We also talk about the bigger picture. What the long term vision is, what we are working towards, and what success really means beyond just the numbers.<br /><br />This is not a polished answer. It is the real side of business, the pressure, the trade offs, and the thinking behind it all.<br /><br />If you are building something of your own or thinking about starting, this episode will give you a clear insight into what it actually takes.<br /><br />Real answers. Real mindset. Real direction.<br /><br />Subscribe for more honest conversations with trades and business owners.<br />Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:<br /> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylortalkstrades<br />Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-talks-trades<br />TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylortalkstrades<br />Spotify 👉 https://spoti.fi/3ZMHf5L<br />Apple Podcasts 👉 https://apple.co/3Lri8RM
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