Taylor Talks Trades

In this episode, we sit down with Chris McLaughlin to hear the real story behind his journey from working as a greenskeeper around the world to building his own landscaping business. Chris talks about how his early career took him across different countries and helped shape his work ethic, mindset, and love for the industry. He shares what it was really like starting out, learning on the job, and finding his path through hands on experience.The conversation also dives into the realities of growing a business.Chris opens up about the struggles that come with scaling, the pressure behind the scenes, and why being busy does not always mean being profitable.He speaks honestly about how people often support you in the early days, but as you grow, that attention fades and you are left to push forward on your own.This episode is about growth, resilience, and understanding what success really looks like when you are building something from the ground up. Whether you are in the trades, running a business, or thinking about starting your own journey, Chris’s story offers real insight into the highs and the hard truths.Like comment and subscribe for more real conversations from the world of trades and business. Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylortalkstradesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-talks-tradesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylortalkstradesSpotify 👉 https://spoti.fi/3ZMHf5LApple Podcasts 👉 https://apple.co/3Lri8RM

Trades Business Owner Living With Kidney Disease and How He Makes it Work 🤔In this episode, we sit down with Graeme from RGM Heating to hear a powerful and honest story about building a trades business with purpose.Graeme talks about how he started RGM Heating and why he chose to build the company differently from most trade businesses. He shares the mindset behind doing things his own way, the challenges that come with it, and the positives of creating a business that aligns with his values.He also opens up about living with kidney disease while running a business and how it has shaped his outlook on life, work, and what truly matters. Graeme speaks candidly about resilience, perspective, and continuing to push forward despite personal challenges. A key part of the conversation focuses on why Graeme started the Community Heating Project. He explains how the project supports people facing fuel poverty and why giving back became such an important part of his journey. This episode is about business, health, purpose, and using your platform to help others.Whether you are in the trades, running a business, or looking for real perspective, Graeme’s story is one you will want to hear.Like comment and subscribe for more real conversations from the world of trades and business. Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylortalkstradesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-talks-tradesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylortalkstradesSpotify 👉 https://spoti.fi/3ZMHf5L Apple Podcasts 👉 https://apple.co/3Lri8RM

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Innis from Tartan Timber and the Tartan Talks networking events to hear an honest and powerful story about choosing more from life.Mark opens up about working in a job where he could see his future laid out in front of him and knowing deep down that it was not the life he wanted.That moment pushed him to take a risk and start Tartan Timber, where he facing the real struggles of building a business from the ground up.He also shares one of the most intense experiences of his life, taking part in the MBS race, a brutal 250km ultra marathon through the Sahara Desert. Mark talks candidly about how the race nearly broke him, how he came close to losing his life, and how the support of his family gave him the strength to keep going and finish what he started.This conversation is about risk, resilience, mindset, and finding purpose when comfort is no longer enough. If you are building a business, questioning your path, or looking for real motivation, this episode will stay with you.Like, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations with people who have pushed themselves beyond their limits.Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylortalkstradesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-talks-tradesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylortalkstradesSpotify 👉 https://spoti.fi/3ZMHf5LApple Podcasts 👉 https://apple.co/3Lri8RM

"We NEED to do 6 days a week" Charlie Mullins Episode 100The man the myth the entrepreneur returns to the podcast for a third time and this one is special To celebrate our 100th episode we sit down again with the legendary founder of Pimlico Plumbers now leading the charge with his latest company WeFix 💪Charlie gives us an honest no nonsense update on year one of WeFix how he is building another powerhouse in the trades and what sets the business apart from the rest But he does not stop there Charlie shares his bold thoughts on what is holding the UK back right now from politics to work ethic to government decision making and what needs to change to get the country moving again 🇬🇧🔥This episode is packed with straight talking insights business lessons and the classic Charlie Mullins energy we all know and love 🎧 Tune in for • How WeFix is growing and what makes it different • The real issues facing the UK today • Charlie’s unfiltered take on what the government should do next • Advice for entrepreneurs and the future of the trades👉 Watch to the end you do not want to miss a minute 👍 Like Comment and Subscribe to support the show Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylortalkstradesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-talks-tradesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylortalkstradesSpotify 👉 https://spoti.fi/3ZMHf5LApple Podcasts 👉 https://apple.co/3Lri8RM

The Inside Story of Running a Premiership ClubIn this episode, we sit down with Dave Black, Chief Operating Officer of Livingston FC, to uncover the real story behind running a top level football club.Dave shares his journey from joining the club to eventually helping lead it back into the Scottish Premiership.He gives a rare behind the scenes look at what it truly takes to operate a professional football organisation including the challenges, the pressure, the decision making, and the day to day work that fans never get to see.Dave also opens up about the club’s relegation and how he made it his mission to bring Livingston FC back to the top flight and how he and the team achieved exactly that.If you’re passionate about football, leadership, or the business behind the game, this is an episode you will not want to miss.Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylortalkstradesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-talks-tradesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylortalkstradesSpotify 👉 https://spoti.fi/3ZMHf5LApple Podcasts 👉 https://apple.co/3Lri8RM