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The Painting & Decorating Show

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Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel take a look at all the latest topics from the world of Painting and Decorating including product launches, top tips, and special guests.

The boys will also be joined by some of the biggest names from across the industry giving their view on the latest news and developments.
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  • 20 episodes
  • Updated Tuesday
  • Explicit

Episodes20

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  • Tuesday · 37 min

    Getting Second Thoughts About A Job

    Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk to fellow Decorators about what to do if you get second feelings about a job - either in the quoting phases or once you've taken it on.  Joel also shares a recent postive from a job and there's some great stories...

  • July 21 · 26 min

    Help Todd With His Job

    Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by two Decorators who have been invited on to help Todd with a tricky upcoming exterior project. Guests: Bryan Dennett & Steve Timbrell.

  • July 14 · 44 min

    Fellow Decorators On People Pleasing & 'While You're Here' Requests

    Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk to fellow Painters & Decorators about how far you take the finish and dealing with those "while you're here" requests. Is it people pleasing or are you just a perfectionist? Guests: Stuart McClean, Joanne Hay...

  • June 30 · 33 min

    Job Overrun & "While You're There..." Requests

    Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall talk about going above and beyond for little reaction or the times where you work longer than you quoted for. Could you build that time into the quote and feel confident in explaining why? What about handling those...

  • June 23 · 27 min

    Approach To Getting Materials & Products

    Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look into the approach to getting what we need for the work. They talk about shopping around, whether we get stuff ourselves or leave it to the client, shopping online vs at the merchants, a chat about trade prices and...

  • June 16 · 30 min

    The Worst Places We've Ever Worked

    Joel and Todd talk to Ashley Woodcock (A Woodcock Decorators) & Andy Hamilton (AR Decor) about the worst places they've ever worked. There's stories about unhinged customers, awful working conditions and more.

  • June 9 · 37 min

    Hazards Faced By Painters & Decorators

    Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall talk about the common and hidden hazards faced by decorators. They talk about breathing in bad stuff, working in grotty houses, working from height and other hazards faced and how to navigate them.

  • June 2 · 46 min

    Painting & Decorating In The USA!

    Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel find out about the approach to taking on the trade in the US as well as some of the innovation and exciting products coming to the UK from America. Colin Bidwell from Paint Shack joins first to talk through some new...

  • May 26 · 29 min

    Community Projects and Making a Difference

    In this episode, Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel chat with decorators who are using their skills to make a real difference through community projects. They catch up with Jen The Decorator about her experience working on DIY SOS - how she got involved,...

  • May 19 · 34 min

    Painting the Future: VR, Murals & Working Around the World

    Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by travelling mural artist Kathleen Dieux to explore how she uses VR technology to design and deliver large-scale artwork around the world. They discuss her creative process, pricing, materials and standout...

  • May 12 · 36 min

    Tools, products & materials - is there a lack of innovation?

    In this episode, Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel discuss tools, materials and anything new they have been looking into. From improvements with existing tools, to VR - this episode explores what works, and what doesn’t. Ultimately, Joel and Todd...

  • May 5 · 36 min

    Three Game Changing Moves

    Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel invite Chris Ordinaire and Peter Clark to join them and share three game changing/career defining changes they made to their business. Joel and Todd share an example or two of their own and Joel talks about two very...

  • April 28 · 31 min

    Bespoke-Hand Painted Work With The Ugly Duckling Kitchens

    Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk to Dan and Sarah from 'The Ugly Duckling Kitchens' talk about their story and journey with the business over the past 13 years. Dan talks about how he developed his skills after leaving the Armed Forces and trying a...

  • April 21 · 47 min

    How Selective Can We Afford To Be At The Moment?

    Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel check in with some fellow Decorators so that they can compare notes on what demand is like currently. Sian Francis gives a perspective from Hampshire and talks about what she's still in demand for and what type of...

  • April 7 · 31 min

    How To Get Customers To Trust Your Knowledge

    Joel Bardall has had a tricky time with a customer that has no trust in tradespeople after being knocked in the past. Joel and Todd talk about the frustration that this can cause when you're being honest or have to explain a setback or unexpected...

  • March 31 · 39 min

    Dealing With Red Flags In The Trade

    Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel follow up last week's show with a conversation about spotting customer red flags. James Reeve from Royal Spa Decoration talks about his experience coming across red flags and dealing with issues that emerge once the work...

  • March 24 · 32 min

    The Story Behind A Nightmare Scenario For A Decorator

    Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk to fellow Painter & Decorator - Michael - about his nightmare situation with a customer that's seen him massively out of pocket and considering whether he would carry on working in the trade.