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  • Social Media: The Do’s and Don’ts of Brand Deals in Construction

    Social Media: The Do’s and Don’ts of Brand Deals in Construction
    Oct 11 2026
    Can you turn your social media following into another income stream without losing the trust of your audience?

    Danny Madden explores the world of construction influencers, brand partnerships and making social media work alongside life on the tools.

    Joining Danny are Sam Hughes from the Bald Builders, painter and decorator Sian Francis, and The Paint Warrior, Kevin Tingley, to share their experiences of building a following, working with brands and turning online opportunities into business.

    They discuss the red flags to look out for when negotiating deals, when to say no to a brand, and how to promote products without coming across as inauthentic or overselling to your audience.
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    35 min
  • Slate Roofing: Skills, Costs & Profit

    Slate Roofing: Skills, Costs & Profit
    Oct 4 2026
    Danny Madden looks at what it really takes to make slate roofing work. Gary McIntyre explains the skills and techniques involved, the creative opportunities and whether slate can offer better profits than other roofing materials.

    Josh Williams from 1st Choice Roofing discusses rising slate prices, the impact on margins and how winning the Great British Slate Off has affected his business.

    Danny Smith from Kingfisher Roofing reveals why slate isn’t more popular with customers, the challenges around labour and supply, and the benefits of offering slate roofing.
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    31 min
  • The Tradesmen Who Box

    The Tradesmen Who Box
    Sep 27 2026
    Danny catches up with two guests who are balancing life on the tools with life in the boxing ring: Swansea heavyweight and roofer Moses Jolly, and Fix Radio presenter and tiler Chris White.

    Moses talks about his recent fight at the O2 Arena, what comes next, and getting back on the tools after a big night in the ring. He also shares how his roofing work is going, his plans for the community gym he’s opened with his long-time coach, and whether he could eventually make the move to boxing full-time.

    Chris also explains what boxing means to him, why he’s stepped into the ring, and how he’s balancing an intense training programme with his work as a tiler. After winning his first fight in July, he looks at what’s next and what he ultimately wants to achieve in the sport.
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    30 min
  • Is London really the worst place in the UK for tradespeople to work?

    Is London really the worst place in the UK for tradespeople to work?
    Sep 14 2026
    Danny Madden hears directly from tradespeople working across the capital, including roofers and plumbers, about the everyday challenges they face. From traffic, parking and road restrictions to rising costs, difficult access and customer expectations, there are plenty of frustrations — but what keeps tradespeople coming back?
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    27 min
  • Planning Permission: Getting Projects Over the Line

    Planning Permission: Getting Projects Over the Line
    Sep 6 2026
    Danny Madden looks at the highs and lows of planning permission, from tricky applications and unexpected refusals through to finding ways to get projects over the line.

    Danny chats to Nick Webb from Prism Construction about his planning rollercoaster with the White Lion in Marsworth. They discuss the challenges of the process, what happens when planning is rejected and the lessons Nick has learned along the way.

    Danny is also joined by builder Jack Auletta to discuss the biggest planning headaches he’s faced, the impact of delays on a business and what builders can do to avoid common mistakes.

    Plus, Brad from the Bald Builder's Breakfast on Fix Radio shares his experiences with drainage, garages and keeping neighbours onside when planning permission is involved.
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    39 min
  • Dust, Asbestos & the Hidden Risks: Protecting Yourself on the Job

    Dust, Asbestos & the Hidden Risks: Protecting Yourself on the Job
    Aug 30 2026
    Danny Madden looks at the dangers of breathing in harmful dust and particles, from everyday work activities through to the much more serious risks associated with asbestos.

    Danny chats to Glen Greenway from Nilfisk about dust extraction, the different types of dust tradespeople can encounter, good working practices and how to reduce exposure — particularly when working in customers' homes.

    Danny is also joined by asbestos removal specialist Jack Leese to discuss where asbestos can be found, how to recognise the warning signs and what tradespeople should do if they uncover it while working.
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    26 min
  • When the Neighbours Kick Off

    When the Neighbours Kick Off
    Aug 23 2026
    Danny looks at the common ways tradespeople can end up winding up residents, from parking and material deliveries to early starts, noise and working at weekends.

    Danny is joined by Nicola De Sousa, Central Director of the Federation of Master Builders, to discuss good practice when working in residential areas, what builders can be reported for and how to handle disputes between customers and their neighbours.

    Roofer Lawrence Robinson and Fix Radio Presenter and Carpenter Robin Clevett also share their own experiences of working in domestic settings, including dealing with difficult neighbours, avoiding unnecessary complaints and finding yourself caught in the middle of a neighbourhood dispute.
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    39 min
  • Should You Work for Friends, Family & Neighbours?

    Should You Work for Friends, Family & Neighbours?
    Aug 16 2026
    Danny Madden hears from tradespeople about their experiences working for people they know, from family jobs that have become complicated to mates’ rates, unpaid little fixes and the awkwardness of saying no.

    Danny chats to carpenter George McKechnie, builder Noel Bardall and Fix Radio’s Todd Glister about the good, the bad and the potential pitfalls of taking on work for people close to home.

    Is working for friends and family worth it, or is it sometimes better to keep business and personal relationships completely separate?
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    27 min