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ADHD AFADHD Self-relationship with Jon HillFebruary shines the spotlight on romantic relationships. But whether you’re in one, several, or you’re self-partnered; relationships can be challenging for people with ADHD - and with so many of us having experienced traumatic personal relations, abuse, manipulation, violence and isolation; we’re telling Cupid to DO ONE!Our focus for February’s free in-person ADHD Peer Support Groups is on the most important relationship any person can have; Self-relationship. We hope you’ll come along to your local group in Scotland, England or Wales (at last!) to discuss this very important topic with other ADHD adults of...
2026-01-281h 13
The Painting & Decorating ShowShould We Put Our Prices Up For 2026?Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look into whether it's a must to put your prices up for the year ahead. Joel and Todd discuss the rising cost of things - both on the tools and in society. Marketing Expert for Decorators, Jon Mears joins the conversation and gives an in-depth explanation on how to approach pricing in the new year, what the budget means for many, the opportunity around apprenticeships. Joel and Todd also read some comments from Reddit with regards to what the public think the value of having their home decorating might be.
2026-01-0643 min
ADHD AFAuDHD, Grief, Disordered Eating & Lidl's Middle Aisle: Jon HillThe first actual INTERVIEW I've done in over a year...and back with a bang! AuDHD or just a bit Weird Podcast Host: Jon Hill reckons they're a Leo, but this episode see-saws between tragedy and comedy to such extremes throughout; it's by far the most Gemini episode I've ever made! (and genuinely one of my favourites) So strap yourselves in! MASSIVE TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter, gallows humour(!) and mentions of sensitive topics including; parent loss, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggles, Cancer. mental health struggles, suicide, addiction, self harm, eating disorders, school...
2025-11-231h 16
ADHD AF'The Many Faces of ADHD' AF: Part 2Continuing with the theme of ADHD Awareness Month '25 and the focus for ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE ADHD Support Groups, these are some of the Many Faces behind all aspects of ADHDAF....ENORMOUS THANKS TO: Jon, Olivia, Lynsey, Yas, Kim, Claire, Beth, Gill, all memers of the Patreon Community and Charity: WE MADE ADHDAF+ Charity happen!*Find out more about the 4th annual ADHDAF DAY HERE* Grab an ADHDAF+ Fundraiser ADHD Awareness Ribbon Pin HERETRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and work struggle...
2025-10-0634 min
AuDHD... Or just a bit weird..?The Importance Of Peer Support with Laura Mears ReynoldsOctober is ADHD Awareness month and what better way to kick things off than a chat with the Queen of the Leopard Print Army, Laura Mears Reynolds, about the importance of peer support. Laura started up the ADHDAF+ charity in order to connect and empower late diagnosed people of marginalised genders in the UK and form peer support groups. I know how important peer support can be after growing up in a world that's geared towards neurotypical people. Also… she taught me how to do links!! 🫶🐆🫡🎖️Find your l...
2025-10-0342 min
Auto Racing Daily DigestMcLaren Dominates F1 Practice in Baku, Norris Leads Qualifying Charge with Impressive Lap Times{ "auto_racing_daily_digest": "Welcome to the daily breakdown for auto racing fans craving speed, drama, and inside stories. Let’s dive into what happened yesterday in NASCAR, IndyCar, and Formula 1.\n\nIn NASCAR action, attention was on New Hampshire Motor Speedway where qualifying for the Whelen Modified Tour Mohegan Sun 100 saw Justin Bonsignore lay down a scorching 29.202-second lap, grabbing pole ahead of Craig Lutz, Jon McKennedy, Tyler Rypkema, and Jake Lutz. This sets the grid for Saturday morning’s highly anticipated race, with Bonsignore’s qualifying setup showing both speed and stability, hinting at a low-downforce, high-grip approa...
2025-09-2004 min
"WhatifAlthist" | World History, Philosophy, Culturethe lonely crowd consooms allAfter wandering with digital nomads, I discovered nightclub culture perfectly embodies our societal illness—everyone pretending to enjoy activities they hate because they think others find them cool. This anthropological bluff extends throughout Western civilization, creating David Riesman's "lonely crowd" where authentic connection becomes impossible. Our society rewards conformity while punishing genuine personality, trapping us in a popularity contest that's destroying meaning, innovation, and human flourishing itself.
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2025-09-171h 02
AuDHD... Or just a bit weird..?Exposure Therapy with Nicole NadlerI was first made aware of the amazing Nicole Nadler by the Queen of the Leopard Print Army herself, Laura Mears Reynolds from ADHDAF and I was thrilled when she agreed to come on the podcast to talk about her experience of ADHD diagnosis in her thirties and how she's accidentally signed up to do the Edinburgh Fringe for the third year running! I had a brilliant time chatting with Nicole. She's insightful, super engaging and really bloody funny! To get tickets for Nicole's Edinburgh Fringe show...https://www.edfringe.com/tickets...
2025-07-181h 07
WBDG Radio, Indy's Giant 90.9Voices of the Westside 5-16-25 Prosecutor Ryan MearsRyan Mears sits down with Bryant Smith and Jon Easter to talk about his job as the Marion County Prosecutor. He shares how his office tries to prevent crime and what it does to help the community be a better place.
2025-05-1633 min
AuDHD... Or just a bit weird..?AuDHD... or just Really Shit Daydreams with Laura Mears-Reynolds Part 2I'm back with the second part of my interview with ADHD activist and all round amazing human being, Laura Mears-Reynolds from ADHDAF podcast, ADHDAF Emporium and ADHDAF+ charity talking Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. We talk about some emotional things because of the episode topic to listener discretion is advised. Thanks again to Laura for giving me so much of her valuable time and for making this a super special couple of episodes.Also…. 3 years ago today the very first episode of Laura’s awesome and inspirational podcast ADHDAF launched! So a very happy birt...
2025-05-0248 min
AuDHD... Or just a bit weird..?AuDHD... or just Really Shit Daydreams with Laura Mears-Reynolds Part 1After a brief break to reset, I'm back! This is the first of a 2 part special where I managed to get one of my dream guests on to talk with me about one of the ADHD traits that has affected me the most negatively throughout my life, rejection sensitive dysphoria.Laura Mears-Reynolds is the host of ADHDAF podcast, the co-director of ADHDAF Emporium and the founder of ADHDAF+ charity and has been inspirational to me since I first started off on this ADHD safari two years ago. Laura and I are very much on the same wavelength...
2025-04-2353 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowThe Good, Bad & Ugly Side of MarketingJoel Bardall & Todd Von Joel pick up where they left off last year and this time look at the good, bad and ugly side of marketing and advertising your business. They invite marketing expert, Jon Mears to join them and give his accessment of what are the good, bad and ugly sides of marketing and habits Decorators have with regards to this
2025-01-0717 min
Football Ruined My Life61. Chairmen Vs. OwnersThis week, the panel looks at old fashioned Bob Lord style Chairmen of football clubs as against the current fashion for billionaire owners from oil rich nation states or American hedge fund managers. Bob Lord at Burnley and Joe Mears at Chelsea, Louis Edwards at Manchester United and the Hill Woods of Arsenal were all rich men but their wealth did not compare to that of the current owners of Premier League clubs. When we talked about the game in the 1960s and 1970s we talked about players and managers, rarely about Chairmen and never about boards of shadowy direc...
2024-08-1646 min
We're Gonna Need A Bigger Pod!Natalie Simpson and Nabil Elouahabi Interviewed, Tip Top 5 Best Picture Winners, Reviews and more!This week we test everybody's Trigger Point and take it down to the wire by choosing to cut red or blue, as Jon Brown & Paul Marsh present an episode of your (hopefully) favourite film Podcast, we promise, whatever you choose, we won't Hold it Over you and be Mean Girls.
This weeks Podcast contains our full (spoiler free) reviews of 'The Holdovers', 'Mean Girls' & more and we catch up with ITV's 'Trigger Point' actors Natalie Simpson and Nabil Elouahabi for a chat about the second series of the hit TV show. There's all your usual agenda items including...
2024-01-251h 18
We're Gonna Need A Bigger Pod!Neil Linpow talks One More Shot, Poor Things, Lift, Role Play Reviewed, Your Tip Top 5 Most Anticipated Films of 2024This week, we take One More Shot of giving you a Lift as Jon Brown & Paul Marsh present an episode to get you Poor Things in the mood to Role Play as movie critics and tell us what you want in 2024.
For our latest show, your (hopefully) favourite film Podcast contains our full (spoiler free) reviews of 'Poor Things', 'One More Shot' & more and we catch up with 'Little Bone Lodge & 'One More Shot' actor Neil Linpow for a chat about the movie itself. There's all your usual agenda items including News, Trailer Talk, the latest releases at...
2024-01-181h 21The Painting & Decorating ShowTen Steps To Setting Up A Decorating Business - Part 2Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel explain their final five steps to setting up a decorating business with marketing expert for decorators, Jon Mears and limited company owner James Reeve
2024-01-1626 min
We're Gonna Need A Bigger Pod!The Beekeeper Director David Ayer & Mr Bates vs The Post Office Director James Strong and Writer Gwyneth Hughes Interviewed, Our Top 10 Films of 2023 & Your Tip Top 5 of 23 & More.This week, we are looking backwards to our best films of 2023 and forwards to lots of exciting films in 2024 as Jon Brown & Paul Marsh present an episode to get you buzzing for some films as sweet as honey but hopefully without a sting in the tail!
For our latest show, your (hopefully) favourite film Podcast contains our full (spoiler free) review of 'The Beekeeper' ahead of it's release in cinemas and theaters Worldwide and we catch up with 'Suicide Squad', 'Fury' & 'The Beekeeper' Director David Ayer for a chat about the movie itself.
There's also a i...
2024-01-111h 56
We're Gonna Need A Bigger Pod!Godzilla Minus One & Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget reviewed, YOUR Tip Top 5 Christmas Movies & more!This week, Jon Brown & Paul Marsh present (get it....) a wonderful Christmas episode wrapped in a bow that will leave you smiling like a child who was given his favourite video games system by Santa!
For our latest show, your (hopefully) favourite film Podcast contains our full (spoiler free) review of Godzilla Minus One & Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, and there's all your usual agenda items including a moderate pick 'n' mix of News, Trailers, the latest releases at the Cinema, on Streaming, Digital, 4K, Blu-Ray and DVD releases too.
And, rounding us out is...
2023-12-221h 23
We're Gonna Need A Bigger Pod!Saltburn & Napoleon Actor Paul Rhys interviewed, Leave The World Behind reviewed, Your Tip Top 5 Disaster Movies & more!This week, Jon Brown & Paul Marsh present a strange and erie episode that will leave you with more questions than there are answers!
For our latest show, your (hopefully) favourite film Podcast contains an insightful interview with Paul Rhys who stars in not one but two great films in the cinema at the moment in the shape of Saltburn and Napoleon.
There's also our full (spoiler free) review of Leave The World behind, the latest Netflix blockbuster starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali & Ethan Hawke, and there's all your usual agenda items including a moderate pick 'n...
2023-12-131h 20
We're Gonna Need A Bigger Pod!'Wonka' Director Paul King & Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy interviewed, 'Wonka' reviewed, Your Tip Top 5 Musicals & more!This week, it's a 'Wonka' special as Jon Brown & Paul Marsh present a deliciously sweet treat of an episode, that is a confection full of sugary 'Wonkalicious' goodness!
For our latest show, your (hopefully) favourite film flavoured Podcast contains our full (spoiler free) review of 'Wonka' ahead of it's release in cinemas and theaters Worldwide, plus we catch up with 'Paddington', 'Paddington 2' & 'Wonka' Director Paul King for a chat about the movie, joined by one of the most magnificent Singer / Songwriters working today, Mr Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy - who has written all of 'Wonka''s t...
2023-12-071h 28
We're Gonna Need A Bigger Pod!Directors Chris Buck, Fawn Veerasunthorn, Sam Blair & J. Blakeson Interviewed, Tip Top 5 Disney Films, Latest Reviews & more!When you wish upon a star, your (hopefully) favourite film related Podcast returns from afar - and what a few weeks it has been!
From Red (or Blue) Carpet Disney Premieres to the red, white and blue of Napoleon's flag or from the sparkling green of a Championship Snooker Table to the neon glow of DC's hottest new action property and even the flashing lights of a Police force giving chase to Harrison Ford in a 30 year old classic - Jon Brown & Paul Marsh are back with more magical movie goodness for your ears.
This time, th...
2023-11-291h 45
The SkewerEpisode 5Fresh from winning Gold for Best Comedy at the British Podcast Awards (and Highly Commended as Podcast of the Year), Jon Holmes's comedy current affairs concept album returns for its 10th series to remix the news into satirical shapes.This week - the HaM&S Christmas advert, Matt Hancock: Infinity War, and Ray Mears goes camping with Suella Braverman. Creator / Producer: Jon HolmesAn unusual production for BBC Radio 4CREDITS
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2023-11-0914 min
We're Gonna Need A Bigger Pod!Susanna Fogel on 'Cat Person', Che Lingo talks Crunchyroll, Tip Top 5 Non Theatrically Released Films & more!Running faster than a group of folks trying to escape a possessed set of animatronic robots in an abandoned Pizza restaurant, Jon Brown and Paul Marsh return with this week's episode and as always, there's a rich layer of interesting topics, placed neatly over it's cheesey, wholesome doughy base.
On this latest show - we speak with the fabulous Film Director Susanna Fogel about her new movie that explores traversing the modern minefield that is dating called 'Cat Person' and iconic Rapper Che Lingo discusses his love for Anime and his brand new single tied to mighty Anime s...
2023-11-051h 24The Painting & Decorating ShowJoel & Todd on technology & AIJoel and Todd talk about how technology has already changed the trade and also how it might change the way you work as a decorator going forward. Jon Mears talks about using AI to create content for your website and social media, Joel talks about his hopes for AI taking over the invoicing process and Joel and Todd touch on exo suits and robots
2023-06-1321 min
The Disruptors with Brian SandersEpisode #20 - Rockstar Punk Rock Musician, CrossFit Instructor Level 3 (Red Shirt) Guest: Jon Mears "Johnny O"Hear stories of attending a funeral with Johnny Cash, getting shot at, fighting a Nazi skinhead with HR of Bad Brains, playing bass for Lower Class Brats, guitarist for Cheap Sex, and vocalist for English Teeth (PA), saving the lives of cops in Texas... twice, obtaining his "Red Shirt" instructor certification in CrossFit, and a lot more, B.C. & Ski chat with Jon Mears aka "Johnny O". After this episode you will understand why he is known through out the land.
2023-04-011h 41
The Clive Holland Show on Fix RadioClive Holland Talks Tool Theft, Social Media, Trade Heroes & What Makes You SmileThis week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the show next week from it’s new time, 12-3, Monday to Thursday on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking tool theft and asking if the government do enough to protect us with conservative MP Greg Smith!He also went on to talk through how social media can be profitable, with the Bald Builders and Jon Mears, while also going on to discuss trade heroes with James Anderson from Depher CIC and Danny Madden.The big...
2023-01-2734 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel and Todd are joined again by Jon MearsJon Mears returns to discuss branding, positioning yourself as a professional in your area, winning good paying high quality work and the latest news from the paint industry
2022-08-0236 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel and Todd are joined by Jon Mears in-studioJon Mears, sales and marketing expert for decorators joins Joel and Todd to talk about how to effectively and affordably advertise your business online, how to win work from social media and use social media platforms to attract a certain clientele
2022-07-2623 minThe Painting & Decorating Show84. Jon Mears - Is The Decorating Industry Doomed?Jon Mears joins Joel Bardall to discuss a recent blog he wrote where he applied Porter's 5 forces to the decorating industry to judge whether or not it's doomed and what how attractive decorating is as a career path
2022-03-0819 min
The Sales & Marketing for Decorators PodcastMental health special part 2Sharon Norton-Marshall and I discuss coping techniques for mental health problems.
2022-01-241h 16The Sales & Marketing for Decorators PodcastMental health special part 1Sharon Norton-Marshall and I discuss our own experience of struggling with bad mental health and share techniques that have helped us over the years.
2021-12-231h 11The Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast220 - Should you compromise on price?My thoughts on whether compromise is actually a good solution
2021-10-2804 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast219 - 22 ways you can make more £££ as a decorator…GUARANTEED22 ways you can make more £££ as a decorator…GUARANTEED
2021-10-2813 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast218 - What makes you stand out?How to create your 'sales story' and how it'll help everything you do going forward
2021-10-2809 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast217 - Brand. How to build it, maintain it, and increase profits with it.Brand. How to build it, maintain it, and increase profits with it.
2021-10-2808 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast216 - How to follow up without pesteringThe fortune is in the follow up. Here's how to do it properly, and why you should do it!
2021-10-2812 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast215 - Why it is your fault the customer went with a cheaper quote…This one is a tough pill to swallow
2021-10-2820 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast214 - How to write the perfect email to get commercial customersA step by step guide on how to write the perfect email to get commercial customers
2021-10-2810 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast213 - Pricing - How to charge what you're worthTired of not getting paid what you deserve? Check this out
2021-10-2814 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast212 - How to contact commercial clientsA quick guide on How to contact commercial clients
2021-10-2816 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast211 - A simple hack to build customer confidenceA business lesson we can all learn from waiters and waitresses
2021-10-2802 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast210 - 14 simple web design tips to get more enquiries14 simple web design tips to get more enquiries
2021-10-2811 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast209 - Focus on the performance, not the resultHow to improve your business by focusing on the performance, rather than the results
2021-10-2812 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast208 - Know like and trustHow to get better business by building a brand people know, like and trust
2021-10-2806 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast207 - How to get what you wantI discuss a landmark study that shows a simple trick to getting what you want
2021-10-2806 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast206 - Why going to the gym made me better at sales...and how it can do the same for you...even if you don't actually go to the gym
2021-10-2806 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast205 - Why working on day rate might be costing you more than you think…Have you fallen into the trap?
2021-10-2807 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast204 - Doctor Doctor I need a decoratorHow to use strategic questioning to get more clients
2021-10-2806 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast203 - Not all decorating is a luxuryTips on how to reposition your business as a service that actually saves people money.
2021-10-2805 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast202 - Be differentWhy it's more important to be different than better.
2021-10-2804 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast201 - Marketing tips for decoratorsQuick tips to improve your marketing as a painter and decorator
2021-10-2807 min
The Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast125 - What homeowners actually want from a decoratorIn the final episode of the series Trev and I go over the results from a survey we conducted with homeowners about what they actually want and expect from painters and decorators!As always, you can get my free ebook from: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook
2021-08-091h 06The Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast124 - Following up as a decoratorThis week Trev and I discuss following up as a decorator and how much money you can generate from it. Trev's pricing spreadsheet:https://mailchi.mp/8b4f696388d3/decorators-pricing-guide?fbclid=IwAR3VSnmrtz7YD9uiVgKXc-I0bm07LBpj7RY3qhLsSpSlXmcrnlc4A6hIrSg My eBook:www.jmears.co.uk/ebook
2021-08-0337 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast123 - The customer is not always rightThe customer is not always right, and sometimes you have to let them go. Trev and I discuss when and how to do it to help your business. More from me: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook
2021-07-2651 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast122 - Should you hire a business coach?This week Trev and I discuss the pros and cons of hiring a business coach.Get more from me at www.jmears.co.uk/ebook
2021-07-1934 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast121 - Should you hire an apprentice?Should you hire an apprentice? If you do, what's the best way to go about it?I discuss this topic with Trevor of TJ Painting and decorating, who has found recent success with an apprentice of his own. Want more from me? www.jmears.co.uk/ebook
2021-07-1353 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast120 - Delivering exceptional customer serviceHow can you deliver exceptional customer service?I discuss the ins and outs of this topic with Trevor from TJ painting and decoratingMore from me... www.jmears.co.uk/ebook
2021-07-0642 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast119 - Trade associations - Are they worth it?This week I'm joined by Trevor Mangan and we discuss the trade associations available to decorators and whether we think they are worth it or not!www.jmears.co.uk/ebook
2021-06-2819 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast118 - Putting your prices up - How and when to do itThis week I'm joined by Russ from RDP painters and decorators as we discuss how and when to increase your prices as a painter and decorator.Russ also runs the RDP Academy which helps small business owners get the most out of their business. Find him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/rdpacademy/or the website here: https://www.rdp-academy.co.uk/
2021-06-2257 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast117 - Is word of mouth a good marketing strategy?This week Trev and I discuss whether word of mouth alone is a good marketing strategy for painters and decorators.Remember to get my free ebook here: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook
2021-06-1523 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast116 - Should you compromise on price?Before you just say 'NO!' you may want to have a listen to these arguments. Want more from me? Visit www.jmears.co.uk/ebook
2021-06-0831 minThe Painting & Decorating Show52. Jon Mears - Author, Podcaster & Sales/Marketing Expert - Part 2Jon Mears returns to round off his conversation with Joel. They discuss using social media and video to help grow awareness of your business online, more about Jon’s books and podcast, a lowdown on industry related news like paint shortages and a bit about Jon’s plans ahead.
2021-06-0422 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast115 - Advertising on a budgetThis week me and Trev discuss all the different ways to advertise your painting and decorating business...without spending a fortune!Get my free eBook - www.jmears.co.uk/ebook
2021-05-3152 minThe Painting & Decorating Show51. Jon Mears - Author, Podcaster & Sales/Marketing ExpertJon Mears returns to the show to discuss his new book, new podcast and petition to tackle van tool theft.
2021-05-2725 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast114 - Pricing for decoratorsThis week I'm joined by Trevor Mangan and we discuss the ins and outs of pricing!Remember you can grab my free eBook at www.jmears.co.uk/ebook
2021-05-2559 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast113 - How to find quality staff as a decoratorThis week I'm joined by industry expert Simon Goddard from Alliance Workforce.Alliance specialise in temporary contract decorators and know exactly how to spot a good candidate for your business.Find them at https://allianceworkforce.co.uk/ For a free copy of my eBook, visit: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook
2021-05-1856 min
Pit Pass Indy"Month of May" Kick-Off & Texas DoubleheaderPit Pass Indy is loaded with content this week as the “Month of May” kicks off this weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with three full weeks of activity culminating with the 105th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 30. But action kicks off at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Friday with practice and qualifications for Saturday’s GMR Grand Prix on the IMS Road Course.There have already been two races this May, however. Texas Motor Speedway hosted a doubleheader weekend with the Genesys 300 on Saturday night, May 1 with Scott Dixon driving to another dominating victory for the second year in a ro...
2021-05-121h 02The Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast112 - How to manage your time as a decoratorThis week I'm joined once again by JG Decorator and we discuss how to manage the day to day admin tasks of being a self employed decorator.Get your free copy of my eBook at www.jmears.co.uk/ebook
2021-05-1127 min
What Happens Next in 6 MinutesStupidity of War, Inflation, Brooklyn, Cultivating Influence, & Bottle Service - What Happens Next - 5.9.2021Host: Larry Bernstein. Guests include John Mueller, Lewis Alexander, Kay Hymowitz, Jon Levy, and Ashley Mears. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe
2021-05-092h 07The Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast111 - How to attract better quality customersThis week I'm joined by Joel Bardall. We discuss everything it takes to build up a bank of great quality customers. Remember to listen in to Joel on Fix radio every Tuesday at 1pm.And don't forget to download my free eBook here: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook
2021-05-041h 04The Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast110 - Should decorators specialise?This week I'm joined by industry giant, Pete Wilkinson. We discuss the pros and cons of specialising in certain areas of painting and decorating. Get my free eBook from www.jmears.co.uk/ebook
2021-04-271h 02The Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast109 - Transitioning to self-employmentThis week I'm joined by industry legend Mike Cupit, as we discuss transitioning to self-employment. We cover the pros and cons, how to get your first few jobs, and the mindset shift that is required. Remember to join Mike's Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4788016374572379/?multi_permalinks=5628341737206501 ...and you can get a copy of my FREE short eBook here: https://jmears.co.uk/ebook/
2021-04-2051 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast108 - Viral videos. How to maximise your social media as a decorator!This week we're doing it the Byron way!I'm joined by Andy Byron as we talk all things social media and how one of his videos clocked up over 100k views!
2021-04-1350 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast107 - How to get your business to the top of GoogleThis week I'm joined by website and SEO specialist Grant from Shake & Speare. We discuss everything you need to know about SEO and getting your website to the top of Google searches. Remember, if you want Shake & Speare to build your website for you and do all the SEO work too, you can get 10% off all website design work with them using code 'JonMears10'This means you can get a custom built 5 page website for just £450 (Was £500)Start here: https://shakeandspeare.com/
2021-04-0649 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast106 - How to get more enquiries through your websiteDISCOUNT CODE: JonMears10 for £50 discount on 5 page websites from Shake & Speare (https://shakeandspeare.com/)This week I'm joined by Grant from Shake & Speare. Grant's company is a specialist website builder for trades men and women. We discuss loads of quick and free ways to improve your website so you get more enquiriesContact Shake & Speare on: 01174 418 681 or email enquiries@shakeandspeare.comGet my FREE eBook: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook
2021-03-3037 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast105 - What's the best way to run a sales meeting?I speak to Sharon Norton-Marshall on how to get the most from quotation meetings as a decorator Get my free ebook - www.jmears.co.uk/ebook
2021-03-231h 10The Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast104 - Virtual consultations. Waste of time? Or stroke of genius?I'm joined once again by Trevor Mangan on TJ Decor, and this week we discuss the rising popularity of virtual consultations.For more free tips from me visit: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook
2021-03-1622 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast103 - Instagram for DecoratorsThis week I'm joined by Jonathan Graham (JG Decorator) and we discuss how decorators can use Instagram for their business.For my free eBook visit: https://jmears.co.uk/ebook/
2021-03-0927 min
Indiana LawmakersIndiana Handgun LawsSome people argue they cannot live without them. Others insist they cannot live with them - at least not without constant fear. We're talking about guns, especially easily concealed or open carry handguns. The right to bear a handgun might be the subject of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, but it's vying to become number one on the list of hot-button issues dividing our nation, and increasingly our policymakers. On the next edition of Indiana Lawmakers, we'll explore the push for “constitutional carry”- that is, the elimination of virtually ALL limits on carrying a handgun, including the...
2021-03-0500 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast102 - Should your van be sign written?Trevor Mangan and I discuss the pros and cons of sign writing your van.For a free copy of my marketing eBook '7 marketing secrets guaranteed to grow your painting and decorating business'join my mailing list here:https://jmears.co.uk/ebook/
2021-03-0222 minThe Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast101 - Should decorators be using LinkedIn?Should decorators be using LinkedIn? Is it worth the effort? Can you really get customers there? We discuss everything you need to know. Check out Trevor Mangan's Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ZrLOpMp3nY48YQ3bjmyvw Get my FREE eBook here: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook
2021-02-2238 min
Off "Off Menu Podcast” PodcastEp: 06 Joel DommettWelcome to the Off ‘Off Menu Podcast’ Podcast, where this week we discuss the dream menu of comedian Joel Dommett. We are introduced to our first ever regular guest (he’s a vicar you know!) and decide who’s urine we would like to drink more, Bear Grylls or Ray Mears.
2021-02-2157 min
Lights Out: Today's Technology. Tomorrow's Industry.Academia’s Impact on the Future of Manufacturing | Episode 11Academia is shaping the next generation of manufacturers in a variety of ways. Join special guest, Laine Mears, Professor and founding faculty member of Clemson University Automotive Engineering graduate program, to learn how Clemson University is implementing special programs and working with leading manufacturers to help redefine the future of the industry.
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Connect with Laine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laine-mears-6b42968
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more! Links here: https://www.LightsOutIndustry.com
Want to get in touch with us?Jon Weiss: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jweissAndy Henderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyhend
2021-02-0126 min
Press Play On This Sensational Full Audiobook — Perfect In The Car.Sales and Marketing for Decorators by Jon MearsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/97992to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sales and Marketing for Decorators
Author: Jon Mears
Narrator: Graham Mack
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
Release date: 12-08-20
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Advertising
Publisher's Summary:
If you want to start making more money as a painter and decorator, improving your sales and marketing is the key. If you don’t take your sales and marketing seriously, you are leaving thousands of dollars per year on the table. Creating advertisements, crafting proposals, and selling your services at the highest level is the fastest way to in...
2020-12-085h 40The Painting & Decorating Show26. Best of The Trade Decorator Fix Radio TakeoverJoin was joined by Nick the Decorator from NTH Decorating, Simon the Painter from Property Ready and Jon Mears from Andura Coatings to close the Trade Decorator Festival 2020. These are the best bits of the hour long event that was a laugh and really interesting too.
2020-11-1320 min
VernacularFall Read/Watch/Listen Recommendations w/Elena ForsytheFall Read/Watch/Listen Recommendations!
Some of the recommendations we discuss in today's episode:
The Mystery of the Immaculate Concussion by Julia Ioffe (GQ)
The Heart of Perfection by Colleen Carol Campbell
The Searcher by Tana French
Troubled Blood by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling)
A Subversive Gospel by Michael Mears Bruner
American Kingpin by Nick Bilton
Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
"Out of Body" (album by NEEDTOBREATHE)
The Dispatch Podcast
Didn't I Just...
2020-11-0947 minThe Painting & Decorating Show20. Jon Mears - Andura Coatings - Part 2The man from Andura returns to give us a bit of an exclusive, chats emerging trends in the world of P&D and we find out whether Jon Mears dares to do his own decorating.
2020-10-0210 minThe Painting & Decorating Show17. Jon Mears - Andura CoatingsJon Mears from Andura Coatings joins Joel for a fascinating look behind the scenes at Andura Coatings. Jon gives insight into how Andura managed to soldier on through the issues created by the pandemic and come out of the other side, still able to offer the same top products as always.
2020-09-1124 min
Beer For BreakfastGuests: Ronnie Ladobruk & The Electric, Monuments Galore, Woodwork, and Del Pannu S21 Ep7Guests: Ronnie Ladobruk & The Electric (Ronnie Ladobruk, Jon Duch); Monuments Galore (Kevin Mears); Woodwork (Stan Bedernjak); and Del PannuFreebie Zone: PetricNearly Scientific Sixpack: 1)William Prince; 2)Sean Burns & Lost Country; 3)Cantor Dust; 4)Greg Rekus & The Inside Job; 5)The Mariachi Ghost; 6)The New Customs
2020-02-232h 04
The Parsnip ShipMissives by Garret Jon Groenvelddirected by Garret Jon Groenveld, with musical guest Jordain Wallace. "Ben is a little lost, and he reaches out to Lia, his neighbor across the hall (whose a little lost herself). How? By slipping letters under her door. A friendship unfurls through letters until the two are separated by the most charming sociopath you'd never want to meet." Featuring Brandon Mears, Nancy French, Adam Roy, Tarek Khan, and Iyvon Edebiri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-07-121h 37