Taylor Talks Trades

In this episode, we sit down with Ben Morrison from Morrison Tree and Landscaping to talk about his journey into the trade and how he has built his business at just 23.

Ben opens up about how he got started, the reality of learning on the job, and what it is really like trying to grow a business at a young age. 
He also shares how documenting his journey on YouTube has helped him stay accountable, build a following, and show the ups and downs of the trade.

This is an honest conversation about the challenges, the pressure, and the lessons that come with being a young business owner.
From making mistakes to finding his way, Ben gives a real insight into what it takes to keep pushing forward. If you are in the trades, thinking about starting out, or already running a business, there is a lot to take from this one.

Real story. Real struggles. Real growth.

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My BUSINESS was -£25000 every week until I made these changes
In this episode, Jamie answers real questions from trades business owners and shares honest advice from his own experience.

At one point, his business was stuck at -£25000 every single week. The pressure, the stress, and the uncertainty pushed everything to the limit.
But through a series of key changes, he was able to turn things around and rebuild the business into something stronger and more sustainable.

This Q and A is packed with practical insights for anyone in the trades who is trying to grow, struggling with cash flow, or feeling stuck in their business. 

Jamie breaks down what went wrong, what he changed, and the lessons that came from going through one of the toughest periods in his journey.

From pricing and systems to mindset and decision making, this episode is about real experiences and real solutions.

If you are in the trades and looking for guidance, this is the kind of conversation that can shift how you think about your business.

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In this episode Jamie sits down with Shaun Dunn from SD Plumbing and Heating to talk about the real journey of starting and growing a trade business.

Shaun opens up about the early days of starting his company and the sacrifices that came with it including how pursuing his business dream strained the relationship with his dad. Like many business owners in the trades the road was not smooth.

There were tough moments hard lessons and times where the pressure of running a business felt overwhelming. But Shaun did not quit. He talks about the key turning points that helped him push through the difficult stages and the mindset shifts that helped him grow and how he eventually built SD Plumbing and Heating into a 7 figure business which is still growing.

This episode dives into the reality of entrepreneurship in the trades. The struggles, the risks, the personal sacrifices and the moments that shape you into the business owner you become. If you are running a trade business thinking about starting one or currently in the tough early stages this conversation will resonate with you.
 In this episode we discuss
• Starting a business and the personal sacrifices that come with it
• The challenges of the early years in business
• Lessons learned from mistakes and setbacks
• The key moments that helped Shaun grow his company
• What it really takes to build a 7 figure trades business

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This is Part 2 of Cristian Montaño’s powerful story.

In this episode, Livingston FC winger Cristian Montaño opens up about one of the most difficult periods of his life facing multiple court cases, the emotional toll it took, and what it felt like to have his career and reputation hanging in the balance.

Cristian speaks honestly about the uncertainty, the pressure, and the fear during that time  and the relief of being proven not guilty in both cases.

But even after clearing his name, the journey wasn’t over. He shares why he made the decision to return to Colombia to reconnect with himself and rediscover his love for football, playing for América de Cali and rebuilding both his confidence and identity.

From there, Cristian talks about moving back to the UK with a new mindset learning to open up about mental health, speak about his experiences, and use his story to help others who may be struggling in silence. Now back playing for Livingston FC,

he reflects on: 
• How adversity reshaped his mindset
• The importance of resilience and self-belief
• What football means to him today
• And how he defines success now

This episode is about redemption, growth, mental strength, and becoming stronger through the toughest chapters of life.
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In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Livingston FC player Cristian Montaño shares the early chapters of a life that took him from the streets of Colombia to professional football in the UK.

Cristian opens up about growing up surrounded by gang and drug culture, what it was like being exposed to danger at such a young age, and how moving to the UK at 11 years old changed everything. He talks about falling in love with football, being spotted for his talent, and earning a move to West Ham where the dream of becoming a professional became reality.

 But the journey was far from straightforward. Cristian reflects on the pressure that came with success, how quickly things can change in football, and what it felt like to see everything he had worked for begin to slip away. This episode is about ambition, identity, resilience, and the lessons learned when life takes an unexpected turn.
Part 1 tells the story of the rise and fall
Part 2 Shows the rebuild

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