Episodes

  • Spring to Summer: How Are Roofers Preparing for the Rush?

    Spring to Summer: How Are Roofers Preparing for the Rush?
    May 17 2026
    With the weather finally improving and summer on the horizon, Danny chats to roofers about how they’re approaching the busy months ahead. From workload and customer demand to rising material costs and the overall state of the trade, this episode explores whether the industry is booming, slowing down, or somewhere in between.

    Guests include Roofers: Gary Mcyntire and Kory Blick, as well as Steve Wells from JJ Roofing Supplies.
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    33 mins
  • Celebrating some of the UK’s top tradespeople!

    Celebrating some of the UK’s top tradespeople!
    May 10 2026
    Danny Madden talks to three tradespeople at the top of their game in this episode focused on the very best in construction and trade. He’s joined by Ben Broad from Broad Landscapes, who shares some of his standout projects, alongside Phil Rzonca of Rzonca Homes Ltd, a former block paver turned developer who takes on so many aspects of building work. Danny also chats with Derek Barrett from Derek Barrett Design LTD, renowned for his craftsmanship and attention to detail.
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    34 mins
  • Roofers Talk About Rolling The Dice & Taking Risks

    Roofers Talk About Rolling The Dice & Taking Risks
    May 3 2026
    Danny Madden talks to Shayd Farmery (Hand Cut Roofing) and Michael Walker (RLR Roofing) to talk about betting on yourself. The risks and chances we take with our career and businesses in order to try and get big wins and find a level of success that most can only dream of. Shayd and Michael share the good and bad examples from their journey as businessmen and tradespeople.
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    22 mins
  • Are These Trades Dying Out?

    Are These Trades Dying Out?
    Apr 26 2026
    Danny Madden talks to Master Thatcher Harry Roberts, The Yorkshire Stone Dresser James Robinson and Dean Haywood (Decorative Brickwork) about their crafts and whether their specialism or trade is at risk of dying out...
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    38 mins
  • Absolute Disaster Moments!

    Absolute Disaster Moments!
    Apr 19 2026
    Danny Madden talks to tradespeople about absolute disaster moments they've faced, near misses and times when they or someone they were working with thought they knew best... and it backfired!

    Guests: Dom Edington, Andy Cam & Leo & Tom from R&R Building Renovations
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    28 mins
  • First Year vs. Five Years vs. Decades of Experience Running A Business

    First Year vs. Five Years vs. Decades of Experience Running A Business
    Apr 12 2026
    Danny Madden talks to Tradespeople who are at three different stages of running a business so that he can compare their experiences and get an overview of what it's like to go through each stage. Lily Moore talks about her first 12-14 months of running her Decorating based business. Carpenter, Lewis Lai shares his experiences since he started out in 2022 and talks about his business progression so far. Fellow Fix Radio Presenter, Andy Cam talks about what it's been like to run a business for over 35 years, shares the wins and set backs he's faced, talks about how you define success and gives advice for any business owners.
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    35 mins
  • Why Are Tradespeople Leaving Their Businesses Behind?

    Why Are Tradespeople Leaving Their Businesses Behind?
    Apr 5 2026
    Danny Madden looks into a bit of a recent trend where accomplished trade based business owners are choosing to park their business and get into sub-contracting or employed roles with other businesses. Danny talks to George McKechnie about his recent shift in working circumstances and what the benefits have been so far. Dean Saxton explains how moving the family to Cornwall from Nottingham has meant he's had to leave his business there behind and how he's changed the way he works in a new part of the country. Danny also ponders whether he would change how he works or leave his family run business behind.
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    22 mins
  • What Will Happen To Our Business & Material Costs With The Conflict In The Middle East!?

    What Will Happen To Our Business & Material Costs With The Conflict In The Middle East!?
    Mar 29 2026
    Danny Madden is starting to worry and feeling unsure of what might happen with his business running costs, material costs and availability with everything going on in the middle east. Material costs are up 30-40% post covid anyway and it's leaving many with an uncertain future without guarentees. Danny asks for clarity and guidance through this from Noble Francis, who is Economics Director at The Construction Products Association and John Newcombe from the Builders Merchants Federation.
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    21 mins