How Can You Take Your Business To The Next Level?

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How Can You Take Your Business To The Next Level?

FromThe Carpentry Show

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27 minutes

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Dec 11, 2023

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Podcast episode

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Robin Clevett gets asked this all the time so he's invited John Argyle from Enfield Refurbishments to join him so that they can share their experiences with regards to expanding their business and offerings

Released:

Dec 11, 2023

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Join Robin Clevett as he takes a look at all the latest topics from the world of woodwork including product launches, top tips, and special guests.Robin will also be joined by some of the biggest names from across the industry giving their view on the latest news and developments.The Carpentry Show on Fix Radio is brought to you in partnership with Bosch Professional Power Tools.

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60. Robin Clevett Chats To Andrew Walker (AW Maker): Robin Clevett is joined by furniture maker Andrew Walker to discuss his experience in the trade, Why he loves working for himself, Upcycling timber, supply issues this year and tools by The Carpentry Show
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5. Cameron Sidgwick - Part 2 - Maddison & Sons: Cameron Sidgwick returns for another chat with Clive to talk tools, his favourite projects and more! by The Carpentry Show
12 min listen
1. Frazer Reid - FAR Cabinet Makers & Surf Boards: Frazer Reid - owner of FAR Cabinet Makers in Fife, Scotland joins Clive by The Carpentry Show
15 min listen
12. Andrew Walker - AW Maker: Andrew Walker is back on the show to find out how he inspired a young listener, talk through his latest projects & why he might need your help with his new CNC Machine. by The Carpentry Show
18 min listen
2. Andrew Walker - Q&A Special: Andrew Walker (awmaker.co.uk) returns for the first of an epic two parter. On this episode he answers listener questions sent in over the past few weeks and provides a lot of tips on how to get started on a river table. by The Carpentry Show
15 min listen
18. Richard Freebody - Peter Freebody & Co: Richard from Peter Freebody & Co - a family boat building business established on the Thames for over 300 years joins Clive to discuss the building of their classic high end boats, the restoration work the company do and much more! by The Carpentry Show
29 min listen
4. Cameron Sidgwick - Maddison & Sons: Cameron Sidgwick joins Clive to discuss working in London for Maddison & Sons - Artisan Construction Company with Fine attention to Detail. Cameron also discusses is side projects creating unique and innovative furniture as - Rustic.Frames on Instagram. by The Carpentry Show
11 min listen
8. Jeff Wilson - Woodworking UK: On this episode - Jeff Wilson - an admin for Woodworking UK joins Clive Holland. Woodworking UK is a social media community of British carpenters with over 28,000 members! by The Carpentry Show
14 min listen
7. Simon Frost - Part 2 - The Woodworker Magazine: Simon Frost returns for another chat with Clive to discuss projects, what his favourite tools to use are and answer more listener questions. by The Carpentry Show
15 min listen
3. Andrew Walker - Part 2 - Summer Projects & Tools: Andrew Walker joins Clive for another chat, giving some fascinating insight into the history of carpentry tooling and some great tips on how to make summer projects look incredible. by The Carpentry Show
14 min listen
25. Dan Brown - Job & Knock Podcast: Clive is joined by Dan from the Job & Knock Podcast for the first of a two parter. Dan gives us a detailed rundown of how he found his way into carpentry, the type of work he does and answers some listener questions. by The Carpentry Show
17 min listen
9. Matt Estlea: Clive is joined by carpentry YouTuber - Matt Estlea - who has over 178K subscribers, more than 15 million views and also teaches carpentry too. by The Carpentry Show
14 min listen
14. James Lister Guitars: Clive is joined by classical acoustic guitar maker, James Lister. James discusses his unlikely career change, the challenges of building and selling guitars and pricing. James will return next week for a much longer chat and explain in more depth how... by The Carpentry Show
8 min listen
19. Ian Nethercleft - London Woodwork Classes: Ian Nethercleft who runs London Woodwork Classes joins Clive to discuss his business teaching joinery and woodwork to the people of London from all walks of life and how he's adapted to teaching on YouTube due to the pandemic by The Carpentry Show
14 min listen
20. Ian Nethercleft - London Woodwork Classes - Part 2: Ian Nethercleft joins us one final time to round up last week's conversation, he discusses his experiences teaching in more detail, his workshop that he teaches in and more. by The Carpentry Show
19 min listen
17. Andrew Walker Q&A Special - Part 2: Andrew returns to finish off the enormous mailbag of questions we have for him here at Fix Radio. by The Carpentry Show
11 min listen
11. Matt Estlea - Part 2: Matt Estlea returns to discuss his latest YouTube videos, what's in his toolbox, his favourite timber & more! by The Carpentry Show
13 min listen
16. Andrew Walker - Bank Holiday Q&A Special: Andrew Walker joined Clive to answer some of the questions we've had into the show following Andrew's last appearance - if you didn't hear yours answered - part 2 is coming soon! by The Carpentry Show
19 min listen
13. Andrew Walker - AW Maker - Part 2: Andrew Walker is back for a follow up appearance after last week's incredible response from the listeners. Andrew has had a bit of an unfortunate accident which he will tell you about. He's also got some really interesting projects on and gives a bit... by The Carpentry Show
14 min listen
10. Jeff Wilson - Part 2 - Woodworking UK: Jeff Wilson returns to discuss the tools in his shed, his favourite timber to work with, the importance of experienced Carpenters passing on their knowledge to the younger generation & much more! by The Carpentry Show
16 min listen
24. Andrew Walker - Carpentry Agony Aunt: Andrew joins us again to tackle some messages sent in asking for his expertise in tackling some carpentry queries and questions. Clive and Andrew also discuss the respiratory health of joiners and carpenters with some sound advice from Clive on what... by The Carpentry Show
27 min listen
6. Simon Frost - The Woodworker Magazine: Simon Frost joined Clive to discuss switching the pen for a spokeshave in his transition from a journalist to a carpenter. Simon writes a start up diary for The Woodworker Magazine! by The Carpentry Show
18 min listen
23. Sean Matthews - Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2020: Sean Matthews, Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2020 joins Clive to discuss his journey to the top, how he got started in carpentry, answering some listener questions, telling us about his business S.M. Carpentry and giving a suggestion of a project for an... by The Carpentry Show
23 min listen
43. Listener Reaction To Pay Topic & More Questions Into The Show: Robin Clevett is back to cover some questions and messages sent into the show after voicing his opinions on what he thinks the pay scale should be in carpentry & joinery. by The Carpentry Show
17 min listen
27. Jim Marshall - Safe Charge Inventor: Jim Marshall is a carpenter that invented the Safe Charge, tackling two of a site carpenter's biggest problems with one product- charging batteries and securing them from a thief! Jim also helps Clive answer some listener questions, explains the... by The Carpentry Show
13 min listen
21. Andrew Walker - A Listener Mishap You Have To Hear: Andrew joins us again after some advice he gave on a previous show was incorrectly executed by a listener with hilarious but potentially dangerous results. Remember Andrew is a professional and to be careful when trying his project ideas out at home. by The Carpentry Show
18 min listen
42. Are Carpenters & Joiners Underpaid?: Robin Clevett discusses a news story he picked up on recently and breaks down the costs of being a self employed carpenter/joiner. Also, how to manage your finances and why people in the trade should be paid more. by The Carpentry Show
19 min listen
50. Robin Clevett On Timber Supply Issues, Sanders & More!: Robin returns to discuss the current timber supply shortages and what robin thinks will happen next. Also, how to cover costs, manage profit margins & keep clients happy with rising costs. Air vs. Electric Sanders and more. by The Carpentry Show
18 min listen
33. David Murray - MEDITE Smartply: David Murray from MEDITE joins Clive to discuss some of their incredible products, how MDF gets from the tree to your workshop, sustainability and Clive answers some of your questions sent into the show. by The Carpentry Show
19 min listen
34. Oli Lee - With Bear Hands: Oli Lee joins Clive for the first of a two part interview on the show. In this part Oli discusses working at Aardman Animations in Bristol and what led him to leave and start up his own bespoke carpentry company With Bear Hands. by The Carpentry Show
12 min listen

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How Can You Take Your Business To The Next Level?

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