Brothers of the Brush
Brothers of the Brush is the first international show to arrive at PCA. Hosted by the English Master Decorator, Chris Kerfoot, this show consists of interviews with numerous decorators from across the world to acquire real-life business experiences and guidance from the source.
This could be your next step in your global expansion. Don't miss out on each episode made by decorators for decorators.
Who is Chris? Since 1989, Chris Kerfoot has been a reliable and consistent Painter and Decorator. His company, which is based in East Yorkshire, England, provides top-notch painting, decorating, and spraying services for both residential and commercial clients.
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Build Quality-Driven Business
In this episode, it's a first for me, a three-way. I go down under and catch up with two great guys, Adam and Mark, known as Dope Deco. Join me as I chat with these two about meeting fellow ex-pats at work, finding the right relationship, and work issues such as being on the bones of your arse an...
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Apprenticeship Initiations
In this week's Bobcast I got a chance to sit down and catch up with the top dog that is "TicTac" better known as Tony Taylor, based over on the Isle of Man. In my opinion one of the best decorators/sprayers in the business. One of my personal favorite ones to date is where we delve in and chat a...
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Growth Mindset Vs. Fixed
In this week's Bob cast, we walk or even talk about a different path. I had the opportunity to sit down with Richard Stone of Stone Contracts, based down in the big smoke in that London. Along with being a principal contractor, Rich is also an SME coach and business mentor.in this episode, we cha...
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Small Town Outlook
In this week's Bobcast, recorded during the COVID-19 epidemic, we're going back down under. This time it's Chris Roberts of Nomad Painting & Decorating, based out of Brisbane. Now for me, Chris is smashing it from first discovering Australia eight years ago traveling with his partner in a new re...
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Stand Out in Crowded Digital Space
In this week's Bobcast, we take a slightly different path. along with being skilled tradespeople, we are now expected to be amongst other things social media marketers regularly updating our online presence. I took the chance to sit down with social media marketing expert Fiona Mostyn of My Deco ...
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It's Not Always About the Money
In this week's Bobcast, I chat with Lucas Kloska of Optimus painting based in Farnham, Surrey. If you're not following Lucas (Optimus Painting) on Insta you are certainly missing out. For me Lucas is one of the top sprayers, nailing his craft, and a thoroughly nice bloke to boot, that will help ...
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Retain Quality As You Expand
In this week's Bobcast, we find time in his hectic schedule to catch up with Ireland's super talented Dominic Crowley. If you don't know or follow Dominic then you're missing out. Dominic is a wealth of knowledge within the trade, from years of experience and hard work. Based in West Cork South-W...
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Dean "The Decorator"
In this week's # bobcast I catch up with Dean Wilkes of "Dean the decorator", based up north in Huddersfield. On this first episode of 2021, we dive in and chat the usual along with common sense (streetwise) about V's academics, lining somebody else's pockets, and the what-if of work. So you kno...
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The Tables Have Turned
In this week's Bobcast, Josh Harvey and I (Scott Barney) have taken over. It's Chris's turn in the hot seat. Find out his favorite brand of the bean, how he started off in the trade, and who is he digging on insta amongst many more questions. It's a 2-hour long episode so you may have to make a b...
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The Elements of Trading
In this week's Bobcast, I chat with James Hanson based up in Macclesfield, Cheshire. In this one it's interesting as we really blur the lines, James covers bespoke joinery, spray finish with a dash of decorating, so we get insights from different elements of the trades. Join me and James as we d...
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The Many Hats of a Sole Trader
In this week's Bobcast, I chat with Kevin Haughey based up in Dundalk, Ireland. Join me and Kevin as we chat about site work, crap lazy paint reps, knowing your market, and the many hats of a sole trader. So you know the drill by now, get a brew, pin back your lugs and give it a listen and give ...
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Learning Skills and Systems
In this week's Bobcast, recorded during the COVID-19 epidemic, I catch up with Craig Knight based down in Wiltshire. where we discuss dogs, finding your passion in the trade, that enlightening moment you first use dustless, and whether it's worth expanding and taking more staff on. So you know th...
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Getting Out of the Frustration Cycle
In this week's episode, recorded during the COVID-19 epidemic, Chris catches up with Craig Knight based down in Wiltshire. where we discuss dogs, finding your passion in the trade, that enlightening moment you first use dustless, and whether it's worth expanding and taking more staff on. So you k...
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Training Schemes
In this week's Bobcast I got a chance to sit down and catch up with a good friend of mine. TPY is better known as Tony Pearson young. all-around legend, nice guy, and Dulux academy instructor, where we cover such topics as Yts training schemes (you'll remember if you are old enough), teaching bus...
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The Importance of Saying No
In this week's Bobcast, recorded during the COVID-19 epidemic, I catch up with a good friend of mine. Paul Cooper of Bear Improvements trading out of Ware Hertfordshire. We chat about such things as work/life balance, saying no, and how important your health is. Right down to the simple things su...
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Stop Blowing Your Paycheck
In this week's Bobcast, recorded during the COVID-19 epidemic, I catch up with Chanelle Taylor trading as The lady Paint & Decor based down in Caerphilly, South Wales. where we discuss things from working through the corona epidemic, to blowing all your wages when you're young and foolish and tra...
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Lessons in Yorkshire Dialect
This week's Bobcast was recorded at the start of the COVID-19 epidemic. I chat with Jonathan Graham, based on the edge of North Yorkshire. Join us as we discuss topics ranging from mental issues and 'going through the fire to hammer the impurities out", comparing ourselves to surgeons, and lesson...
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When Life Throws you Lemons
In this week's Bobcast, another one was recorded at the start of the COVID-19 epidemic. I sit down to chat with Colin Bidwell (some may know him from being one half of paint shack). I've been fortunate to have known colin for a few years so I already know some of his stories. So jump in and join ...
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Charging What You Are Worth
In this week's Bobcast, recorded at the start of the COVID-19 epidemic, I catch up with Joshua Winn @ Paint Bureau based out of New York over in the states. Join me and Josh as we learn some things in the trade that aren't so different across the pond. Along with discussing the positives, we can ...
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Testing Yourself
In this week's Bobcast, recorded at the start of the COVID-19 epidemic (where we were unsure of whether we'd be entering lockdown or not)
I sit with Craig Campbell based up in Fife, bonnie, Scotland. Join myself and Craig as we chat about testing yourself job-wise, making friends with that nervo... -
The Don of Finishing
In this week's Bobcast, we chat with the don of finishing, the god of high gloss finishes, Kristian of K Spray. I had so much fun doing this as Kristian was well-oiled before we hit record (which he didn't realize). I've had the pleasure of speaking with Kristian. He is one of the most genuine an...
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Working In Australia
In this episode, Chris catches up with former Dundee-based decorator Craig Spokes. Craig has an interesting story where one man and his roller pole took the leap and emigrated skills. Craig describes himself as an Aussie and gives us an insight into work in Australia, from the hoops you have to j...
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Dealing with Difficult Customers
Chris sits down with Ryan Foulger of Brushwork Decorators based in Ipswich, Suffolk. In this episode of the BOB podcast, we talk about awkward customers. Especially the ones with expectations that are beyond their budget and more. Get a brew, pin back you're ears, and dive in!
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The WORST Work Tools
Chris sits down with Jamie Bourne of the Abode Decorating Training Academy, based in Wiltshire. Having first met Jamie at the P&D show back in November, we've tried to get him on the show. He's a very likable and knowledgeable chap. So, if you're looking into spraying, then definitely recommend b...