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Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#74 WATCH: Customer RIPPING Out Gas Boilers - Interview with Lee MayersDavid meets Lee Mayers, owner of Villlage Fireplaces & Stoves, in the Isle of Man. In this episode, they talk about:- Going from a solo tradesman to a leading a team- How Manx customers are different from those in the UK- His hopes for the future of the solid fuel industry2025-06-1641 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#74 - 'Customers RIPPING Out Gas Boilers' - Interview with Lee MayersDavid meets Lee Mayers, owner of Villlage Fireplaces & Stoves, in the Isle of Man. In this episode, they talk about:- Going from a solo tradesman to a leading a team- How Manx customers are different from those in the UK- His hopes for the future of the solid fuel industry2025-06-1541 min
Taylor Talks TradesSchools need to CHANGE, Trades are not just a BACKUP | Episode 84: David Sudworth | Taylor Talks TradesSchools need to CHANGE, Trades are not just a BACKUP | Episode 84: David Sudworth | Taylor Talks TradesSitting down with David Sudworth, AKA Mr Soot, to talk about their training centre for business owners.Diving deep into how the education system needs to evolve for all types of learning to allow for equal chances and the perception of the trades in these environments need to be shifted!Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylortalkstrades Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-talks-trades TikTok: https://www...2025-04-2559 min
Renewable Heating Hub Homeowners' Q&AThe BEST Heat Pump Alternative? Exploring Wood Burners, Biomass, Pellet Boilers & PVTIn this episode of Homeowners Q&A, we dive into alternative renewable heating solutions for homeowners who may not be ready or suited for heat pumps. Joined by Sune Nightingale (Firepower), David Sudworth (Mr Soot), Rick Clarke (NIBE), Ben Watts (kilowatts.io) and Gavin Orson (Birdshill Renewables), we explore the viability of biomass and pellet boilers, wood burners and PVT systems.From understanding the differences between biomass and pellet boilers to the role of PVT in renewable heating, this episode is packed with insights for homeowners looking to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. 2025-02-2645 minRenewable Heating Hub Homeowners' Q&AThe BEST Heat Pump Alternative? Exploring Wood Burners, Biomass, Pellet Boilers & PVTIn this episode of Homeowners Q&A, we dive into alternative renewable heating solutions for homeowners who may not be ready or suited for heat pumps. Joined by Sune Nightingale (Firepower), David Sudworth (Mr Soot), Rick Clarke (NIBE), Ben Watts (kilowatts.io) and Gavin Orson (Birdshill Renewables), we explore the viability of biomass and pellet boilers, wood burners and PVT systems.From understanding the differences between biomass and pellet boilers to the role of PVT in renewable heating, this episode is packed with insights for homeowners looking to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. 2025-02-2645 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#73 - Avoid This Trades TRAP To Help Your Business in 2025David looks back at lessons learned in 2024 - and how it's helping him shape his future at Mr Soot.For details on the Business Masterclass, visit https://mr-soot.com/product/business-masterclass-trade-secrets-revealed/2024-12-2922 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#72 - Recoheat: The GROUND-BREAKING Heating System Confounding Industry ScepticsIt’s the heat loss recovery system which took an industry by surprise - and confounded sceptics.In this espiode, Will Burrows tell David about Recoheat’s journey, and their plans for the future.2024-10-0457 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#71 - ‘Preparing For My FIRST Silly Season’ - Interview with HETAS chimney sweep Mike WoodsMike Woods trained at our Mr Soot Training Centre earlier this year. He’s now a HETAS approved sweep and facing his first ‘silly season’.In this interview, Mike talks about his background, why he swapped careers, and what he’s expecting over the autumn and winter months.2024-09-0159 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#70 - How Football Sponsorship Can Transform Your Community... And Business: Interview with Cara Leach of Marine FCWhen non-league Marine Football Club were drawn against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup, it transformed the Merseyside team.Their Commercial Manager Cara Leach joins David to discuss how they're now engaging with local businesses to provide a real hub for the community.2024-07-2648 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#69 - ‘I thought COVID was the end - but we’re back stronger than ever’ - Ryan HancockIn this episode, founder of Flue & Ducting, Ryan Hancock, talks about his background, how he brought Duraflue to the UK, and the moment he thought his business would close for good.This episode is brought to you in conjunction with Fireplace Specialist Magazine - the official and only independent trade magazine supporting the industry. Read the latest edition at www.fireplacespecialistmagazine.co.uk2024-06-2142 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#68 'From Black Tie to Black Hands!' - Gary Walker's Career Change To A HETAS Approved Chimney SweepYorkshire marketing professional Gary Walker traded black tie dinners for black hands when he trained as a HETAS approved chimney sweep.He talks to David about his first 'silly season' and how his background is giving his brand the marketing edge.The Trade Entrepreneur episode is brought to you in conjunction with Advance Chimney Cameras - the quality CCTV flue inspection equipment used by professionals. Visit www.chimneyinspectioncamera.co.uk2024-05-121h 02
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#67 - Why I Left My Business For SIX Months - Interview with Byron Schramm of Midtown Chimney Sweep FranchiseByron Schramm left his chimney business in Colorado behind for six months - and set out for a European adventure.David catches up with him on the British leg of his tour to discuss chimneys, entrepreneurship and the work-life balance ‘myth’.This episode is brought to you in association with Rodstation chimney rods - the equipment used by professional sweeps internationally. Visit www.rodstation.co.uk for more information.2024-03-071h 04
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#66 - We MUST Bridge The White-Blue Collar Divide - Interview with Daniel EzzatvarMarketing expert Daniel Ezzatvar researched the construction sector for his Masters Degree. He tells David how he’s now using that as a springboard to help bridge the white-blue collar divide across the sector.This episode is brought to you in conjunction with Fireplace Specialist Magazine - the official and only independent trade magazine supporting the industry. Read the latest edition at www.fireplacespecialistmagazine.co.uk2024-01-281h 00
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Narrator: Talon David
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 15 minutes
Release date: September 5, 2023
Genres: Modern
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Title: Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other: A Small Town Enemies-to-Lovers Rom-Com
Author: Bethany Turner
Narrator: Talon David
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 15 minutes
Release date: September 5, 2023
Genres: Modern
Publisher's Summary:
'If you are someone who loves quirky small town settings, enemies to lovers, and crisp, delightful prose, . . . [this rom-com] will leave you smiling. Longtime fans of Bethany Turner and new readers alike will love this one!' --Emma St. Clair, USA TODAY bestselling author She's a sunny morning-show host. He's a cynical ex-reporter. They're destined to hate each other...2023-09-0510h 15
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Title: Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other: A Small Town Enemies-to-Lovers Rom-Com
Author: Bethany Turner
Narrator: Talon David
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 15 minutes
Release date: September 5, 2023
Genres: Rom-Com
Publisher's Summary:
'If you are someone who loves quirky small town settings, enemies to lovers, and crisp, delightful prose, . . . [this rom-com] will leave you smiling. Longtime fans of Bethany Turner and new readers alike will love this one!' --Emma St. Clair, USA TODAY bestselling author She's a sunny morning-show host. He's a cynical ex-reporter. They're destined to hate each other...2023-09-0510h 15
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#65 - ‘It was the biggest SHOCK - I almost couldn’t cope’ - James Archer, of Clock WoodburnersJames Archer went from one-man-in-his-shed to being the face of one of the UK’s best known stove brands.But as Clock Woodburners underwent a meteoric rise, James found it a challenge to adapt to these new pressures.In a frank interview with David, James talks about how he started out in the industry, the secret behind Clock’s success, and his plans for the future.2023-09-031h 12
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#64 - Franchisee To Franchisor: Liam Hobbs of More Than Loft Ladders“He liked it so much he bought the company!”In this episode, Liam Hobbs, of More Than Loft Ladders, tells David how he went from being a franchisee to buying the business outright.It’s a fascinating story from someone who has a real entrepreneurial spirit who only really acted on it a bit later in life. 2023-08-0657 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#63 - How British Chimney Sweeps Can Learn From The USA - Interview with Joe GomezEssex chimney sweep Joe Gomez sat the US chimney sweep exams - and passed. He now wants to help improve standards here in the UK. In this episode he talks to David about his experiences in America…2023-06-2451 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#62 - 'Chimney Sweep Associations Got It Wrong - Here's How To Fix It'Sixth-generation sweep Josh Firkins joins David for an indepth discussion about the future of chimney sweeping, and how he feels trade associations have got it wrong...2023-05-281h 05
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#61 - Why I Made The Leap To Expand - Follow-Up Interview With Alastair KempIn a follow up to last year's interview about whether to grown his one-man band, Wilts chimney sweep Alastair Kemp returns to the show to reflect on what he did next...2023-04-0243 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#60 - Taxing Times: Why Some Businesses Are StallingWith a sluggish economy, the UK needs small businesses to drive growth. So why are some unable to meet even their own aspirations? In this episode, David reveals a key issue which the Government needs to sort out ASAP...2023-03-1919 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#59 - Why I Started This Podcast, Became A Business Mentor & Now Champion Fellow TradespeopleFocusing solely on your business means potentially missing out on opportunities. In this episode, David outlines how 'outside' interests beyond your day-to-day work can help you and your business...2023-03-1222 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#58 - Banishing Seasonality: How To Create All-Year-Round BusinessCashflow can be tricky in a seasonal business. But there are some steps you can take to counteract that, as David discusses in this episode...2023-03-0519 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#57 - The Mindset Which RUINS Business Growth...Expanding your business can be challenging, but having a scarcity mindset can strangle any idea at birth. In this episode, David looks at how overcoming this is vital if you want to grow...2023-02-2622 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#56 - Five Tips For GROWTH In A RecessionIt's clear we're in choppy financial waters - and adapting to survive can be a necessity. In this episode, David looks at how you can grow even when the economy is shrinking...2023-02-1920 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#55 - Why FAILURE Definitely *Is* An OptionToo many people are scared of failure. But it's actually an essential ingredient to any success story. In this episode, David explains why we need to redefine our relationship with it...2023-02-1223 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#54 - Lessons From 'The Founder' - aka McDonald's The MovieWhen Ray Kroc travelled to a small restaurant in California, little did he know it would be the first step towards creating a global brand. This week, David reveals why you too should watch 'The Founder' - the story of McDonald's2023-02-0517 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#53 - Why Consistency REALLY Matters in BusinessIt's tempting to let routines slide, but the key to success often relies on the repetition of tasks which, ultimately, lead you towards your goals...2023-01-2922 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#52 - Why Tradespeople FAIL To Grow Their BusinessMany want to expand, but when it comes to the crunch. many tradespeople just can't do it. Is it down to circumstances, or is there something else at play? In this episode, David looks at the 5 reasons why many one-person bands remain stuck...2023-01-2222 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#51 - Stop BORING Your Customers: 5 Things They Really Don't Care AboutAs business owners, it's easy to believe customers care about the same things you do. It's rarely the case. In this episode, David reveals the 5 things customers really couldn't care less about...2023-01-1522 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#50 - The FIVE Lessons From My Own Business Start-UpJanuary is a peak time for people taking the plunge and setting up a new business. In this episode, David discusses the five lessons he took from his own business start-up...2023-01-0826 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#49 - Christmas: A Time For Reflection & Planning AheadIn his final podcast of 2022, David explains why Christmas and New Year provides a welcome opportunity to both look forward and back...2022-12-1819 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#48 - Entrepreneurship While Still 'On The Tools'For those who aren't yet 'off the tools', this can be the hardest part of the entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, David talks about his own experiences about working both 'in' and 'on' the business at the same time...2022-12-1121 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#47 - Don't Let Perfect Be The Enemy of The GoodToo many great ideas never see the light of day - because people are scared they're 'not ready'. In this episode, David discusses why no idea is ever perfect...2022-12-0423 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#46 - Why I'm Expanding My Business FurtherAfter starting his growth journey in early 2021, David is now ready to take it to the next level in 2023...2022-11-2724 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#45 - When Professionals Act Unprofessionally...The term is widely recognised, but rarely understood. In this episode, David examines how you need to guard against so many things which could undermine you and your professionalism in the eyes of customers.2022-11-2021 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#44 - Everyone Is NOT Your Customer - Smart Social Media with Brianna HarveyDavid returns to Ashton Old Baths in Tameside, Manchester, to chat with Brianna Harvey, of Digital Flamingo. They discuss why scattergun social media marketing doesn't work, and why you need to know your target customer2022-11-1343 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#43 - Celebrating Entrepreneurs: What Britain Can Learn From AmericaIn this week's episode, David is joined by US-born Brianna Harvey, owner of Manchester social media marketing company Digital Flamingo, to discuss the differing attitudes towards entrepreneurship in the UK and the USA. They also discuss how entrepreneurship can be a lonely business and why it's important to find a good support network.2022-11-0630 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#42 - Why the UK Needs MORE Chimney SweepsThe demand for chimney sweeps this winter has been unprecedented. David believes the time has come to say what is plain for all to see... 2022-10-3023 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#41 - Five WORST Reasons For Starting A BusinessStarting a business is an exciting time - but a dose of reality goes a long way! In this episode, David examines the pitfalls of 'head in the clouds' thinking...2022-10-2322 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#40 - Get Forgiveness, Not Permission: Business For Punks (Part 2)In the second part of his review of Business For Punks, by Brewdog co-founder James Watt, David looks how you need to understand the 'rules' so you know how far to push the envelope...2022-10-1626 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#39 - Be Selfish, Ignore Advice & Get Haters: Business For PunksDavid dips into one of his favourite reads - Business For Punks by James Watt - and gives his thoughts on advice and criticism from others2022-10-0926 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#38 - 'Why We Want To Train Chimney Sweeps' - Interview with HETAS CEO Bruce Allen (Part 2)In this wide-ranging interview, David quizzes HETAS CEO Bruce Allen on some of the solid fuel industry's major talking points:🔥 Training chimney sweeps 🔥 Accusations over HETAS’s ‘not for profit’ status🔥 Its stance over rogue installers and customer complaints🔥 The emergence of the Federation of British Chimney Sweeps and the chimney sweeping NVQ🔥 Whether sweeping in the UK will be regulated2022-10-021h 18
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#37 - 'I Hate Arrogant Leaders' -Interview with HETAS CEO Bruce Allen (Part 1)In the first of a two-part interview, David sits down with Bruce Allen, Chief Executive of HETAS. Their wide ranging discussion includes how Bruce grew HETAS from a staff of one to 60, the perils of 'losing touch' and what he believes is the 'enemy' of any leader.2022-09-2541 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#36 - Pragmatism & PrinciplesOn the eve of the Queen's funeral, David discusses why he decided to suspend business for a day - and the thought processes behind it2022-09-1819 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#35 - Events Dear Boy, EventsIn a tumultuous week for the UK and the world following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, David reflects on the lessons we can learn on how to provide leadership and rise to unexpected challenges2022-09-1119 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#34 - Why You Should NEVER Hire A LabourerAre you offering just a job, or an actual career? In this episode, David explains why most trades recruitment strategies are wrong...2022-09-0420 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#33 - 'Not Everyone Is Made To Run Their Own Business' - Talking Franchising with Peter StubbingsHampshire entrepreneur Peter Stubbings talks to David about how he went from working for Gordon Ramsay to starting up a franchise. He also recalls the time he was 'threatened' by a chimney sweep!2022-08-2845 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#32 - You're Having A Laugh! 5 Business Lessons From The Edinburgh Fringe FestivalFollowing perhaps the most ill-timed holiday ever, David shares his take on the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival - and how it is a useful lesson for entrepreneurs.2022-08-2125 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#31 - Net Zero: A Looming Skills Crisis? Interview with Malcolm Farrow of OFTECDavid is joined this week by Malcolm Farrow, Head of Public Affairs at OFTEC to discuss the UK's 2050 pledge for renewable energy - and what it means for businesses and consumers2022-08-1442 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#30 - Surviving Your FIRST 'Silly Season'Every trade has busy times - and for chimney sweeps, the start of August represents the beginning of 'silly season'. In this episode, David gives his tips to new sweeps on how to get through this busy time of year2022-08-0720 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#29 - Testing Times: How Getting Educated Will Set Your Business ApartWith the exam results season now approaching, David looks at the whole issue around trades, education and the fatal mistake many make...2022-07-3123 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#28 - David's Top 5 Holiday Reads For TradespeopleWith holidays now fully back on the agenda after two years, David picks out his top 5 books which are worth a space in his suitcase.2022-07-2423 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#27 - Five Reasons NOT To Employ Staff**Unless You're Willing To Change! He's regularly asked about staff recruitment, so in this episode David points out the five things you need to avoid if you want to go down this route...2022-07-1728 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#26 - Leadership: Lessons We Can All Learn From Boris Johnson's PremiershipIn the week of Boris Johnson's resignation, David examines what leadership lessons can be leant from his political demise2022-07-1023 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#25 - Criticism: The Good, The Bad & The UglyRegardless of who you are, when you put yourself out there, you are ripe for criticism. In this episode, David shares his tips for dealing with criticism and how you can use it to your advantage2022-07-0320 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#24 - How VAT Can Turbo-Charge Your BusinessMany businesses can spend years trying to stay away from the VAT threshold. But, as David shows in this episode, it can actually be a catalyst for growth...2022-06-2621 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#23 - BEWARE Ego Trips and Echo ChambersWorking solo can be great, but there are perils lurking which could hamper the development of both you as a person, and your business...2022-06-1920 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#22 - Holiday Blues: Staying SANE While Away From Your BusinessWith summer now here, David shares his tips for ensuring a relaxing holiday while still feeling in control of your business2022-06-1219 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#21 - How Trades Businesses Can Be Agents For ChangeBusinesses - even one person bands and tradespeople - can be real agents for social and economic change. Is yours?2022-06-0525 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#20 - Why Business Owners LIE To ThemselvesEver heard yourself saying you've 'got no time'? Well, that's a lie... as David reveals the real reason you tell yourself that.2022-05-2922 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#19 - Why Most Tradespeople HATE Raising PricesWith the cost of living (and doing business) rising drastically, David looks at the one economic lever - prices - which many trades businesses shy away from 2022-05-2218 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#18 - Five Lessons From Business Expansion - One Year OnIt's now a whole year since David started to expand Mr Soot Chimney Sweep. In this episode, he shares the top five lessons he's learnt during the past 12 months. 2022-05-1521 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#17 - Why Nobody Cares About Your ProblemsDavid reveals his number 1 customer service 'pet hate', and how you can stop yourself from falling into that trap…2022-05-0818 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#16 - Why ‘Freebies’ Are A Bad IdeaDavid discusses his thoughts on tradespeople offering work for free, and why he thinks it’s a slippery slope… 2022-05-0124 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#15 - Selling A Heritage Service - Lime Mortar RestorationsHow do you sell a service which most customers don’t realise they may desperately need? In this episode, David speaks to Steve Murray, of Lime Mortar Restorations, about his mission to educate customers on the need for sympathetic building materials in period properties.2022-04-2432 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#14 - Business Owner v Entrepreneur - Part 2In part two of this mini series, David looks at numbers six to 10 on his list of what separates business owners and entrepreneurs 2022-04-1723 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#13 - Business Owner v Entrepreneur - Part 1There are distinctive traits which separates the straightforward ‘business owner’ and the ‘entrepreneur’ psyche. In the first instalment of this two part episode, David examines five of these mindsets.2022-04-1025 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#12 - A Tax On Trades? Clean Air Zones In A Post-COVID WorldRobert Downes, of the Federation of Small Businesses, joins David in a special podcast recorded at Manchester's Central Library. The Manchester city region is currently weighing up whether to implement charging for commercial vehicles to use its roads. But is it simply just a ‘tax on trades?’2022-03-2737 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#11 - The 'Youth of Today' Debate"Lazy. " "Entitled." "Snowflakes." Young jobseekers always seem to get a bad rap from employers - but is this justified?In this week’s episode, David examines the issues when recruiting young people from both sides of the argument.2022-03-2023 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#10 - Social Media Marketing - with Mark FentonIt’s becoming an increasingly important part of your marketing toolkit. So in this episode David talks to chimney sweeping Mark Fenton about the importance of social media and how it’s helped raise his profile.2022-03-1324 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#9 - Top Tips For Terrific Teamwork‘Team work makes the dream work’ - but do you know how to get the best out of your colleagues?In this episode, David shares his views on what makes an effective team, and what you as a leader can do to make it work.2022-03-0629 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#8 - Life After COVID: 5 Lessons Learnt From The PandemicIn the week England lifts its remaining COVID restrictions, David looks back at the past two years and the lessons he’s learnt from it.Trade Entrepreneur is hosted by David, owner and founder of Mr Soot Chimney Sweep.Based in the North West of England, David started his company as a one-man band. It’s now one of the fastest growing chimney sweeping, inspecting and testing companies in the UK.In Trade Entrepreneur, David and his guests talk about all things business, particularly related to trades and blue collar work.He a...2022-02-2724 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#7 - Why Germany’s High Trades Standards Come At A Cost: Interview with Sascha MedingGerman master chimney sweep Sascha Meding joins David to examine the massive differences in businesses and trades between Germany and the UK.While the German system has some big benefits, particularly for the consumer, they do come at a cost for some people.Trade Entrepreneur is hosted by David, owner and founder of Mr Soot Chimney Sweep.Based in the North West of England, David started his company as a one-man band. It’s now one of the fastest growing chimney sweeping, inspecting and testing companies in the UK.In Trade En...2022-02-2028 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#6 - What Makes A Good Leader: Interview with Glenn HowatLeadership is what many aspire to - so why are so many ill-prepared for it?In this episode, David speaks to former Sergeant Major Glenn Howat, who set up his own chimney sweeping business once he’d left the army.He talks about what he thinks makes a good leader, and how he came to expand his business.Trade Entrepreneur is hosted by David Sudworth, owner and founder of Mr Soot Chimney Sweep. Based in the North West of England, David started his company as a one-man band. It’s now one o...2022-02-1335 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#5 - The FOUR Stages of Personal GrowthDavid discusses the four ‘zones’ which individuals need to go through to help realise their potential.He uses personal experiences to bring the stages to life, including how he built and grew his own business into a multi-location operation .Trade Entrepreneur is hosted by David Sudworth, owner and founder of Mr Soot Chimney Sweep. Based in the North West of England, David started his company as a one-man band. It’s now one of the fastest growing chimney sweeping, inspecting and testing companies in the UK.In Trade Entrepreneur, David and his gue...2022-02-0329 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#4 - Should I Stay or Should I Grow? Interview with Alastair KempDeciding whether to take the plunge and grow or stay the same size is a perennial problem for many business owners. In this episode, Alastair Kemp talks about how he went from being a London police officer to opening up a successful chimney sweeping business in Wiltshire, and his thoughts on the benefits and potential pitfalls of expansion.Trade Entrepreneur is hosted by David Sudworth, owner and founder of Mr Soot Chimney Sweep. Based in the North West of England, David started his company as a one-man band. It’s now one of the fastest gro...2022-01-3043 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#3 - Ten Signs of An Entrepreneurial MindsetDo you think like an entrepreneur? In this episode, David sets out 10 signs of how entrepreneurs think. Taking examples from sport and politics, he explains how success can sometimes be ‘hard-wired’ into an individual’s personality. Trade Entrepreneur is hosted by David Sudworth, owner and founder of Mr Soot Chimney Sweep. Based in the North West of England, David started his company as a one-man band. It’s now one of the fastest growing chimney sweeping, inspecting and testing companies in the UK.In Trade Entrepreneur, David and his guests will talk about all things...2022-01-2334 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#2 - Why It’s Good To Talk - Mental Health with Bethan RichardsBethan Richards knows first-hand the impact mental health issues can have on individuals and communities. As a chimney sweep in rural Wales, she meets isolated and vulnerable customers regularly. She’s also open about her own mental health issues, and is passionate about raising awareness of the challenges.Trade Entrepreneur is hosted by David Sudworth,, owner and founder of Mr Soot Chimney Sweep. Based in the North West of England, David started his company as a one-man band. It’s now one of the fastest growing chimney sweeping, inspecting and testing companies in the UK.2022-01-1634 min
Trade Entrepreneur Podcast#1 - My 5 Rules For Business & LifeIn his first podcast, David reveals how he became to be a chimney sweep, what drove him to grow the business and what inspires him. He'll also share his 5 golden rules for business and lifeTrade Entrepreneur is hosted by David Sudworth,, owner and founder of Mr Soot Chimney Sweep. Based in the North West of England, David started his company as a one-man band. It’s now one of the fastest growing chimney sweeping, inspecting and testing companies in the UK.In Trade Entrepreneur, David and his guests will talk about all thi...2022-01-0924 min
From Our Own CorrespondentThoughtcrime in Xinjiang'Orwellian' may have become an overused political term, but in Xinjiang, it has never been more appropriate says John Sudworth. The region’s ten million Uighur people are under constant surveillance by the Chinese state.Kate Adie introduces this and other stories from around the world. David Willis explains how a pimp turned politician won a seat on the Nevada state legislature despite being dead. Peter Oborne visits a Syrian school which has only recently re-opened after jihadi militants were driven out of town.Charles Haviland discovers that the conflict in th...2018-12-0131 min
SundayDivine Aretha, Faith in Westminster, Pope in Ireland discussionWe reflect on the deep Christian faith and gospel roots of Aretha Franklin with music, archive and the reflections of biographer David Nathan. American pastor Andrew Brunson is at the heart of a trade war between Turkey and the US. Emily Buchanan talks to Pastor Ryan Keating, who was himself deported from Turkey on charges of being a threat to national security about the place of Christianity in Turkey today. A report at the UN this week claimed that China is holding a million Muslim Uighurs in detention in Xinjiang province. The BBC's China correspondent...2018-08-1943 min
ANTHEM CHURCH - Chicago, ILAFTER GOD'S HEART part 9 - A Father's Heart (1 Chronicles 22-29) - Steve SudworthDavid is at the end of his life and is passing the leadership baton to his son Solomon. What can we learn from his encouragement to his son that will help us leave a Kingdom impact on the world around us. 2014-09-0739 min
ANTHEM CHURCH - Chicago, ILAFTER GOD'S HEART part 2 - A Worshipper's Heart (2 Samuel 6) - Steve SudworthWorship is not a style or time and place; it’s a life lived as a sacrifice to the glory of God. This is what we learn from David but ultimately, what we learn from Jesus.2014-07-2045 min