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The Painting & Decorating ShowWesley Knight On Exteriors & Restoration ProjectsTodd Von Joel and Joel Bardall are joined by Wesley Knight (@wkpd1986 on Instagram) to discuss his approach to some incredible work on exteriors and resoration projects. Joel and Todd quiz Wesley about his prep work, approach to restoration work, notable projects, how he uses paints and finishes like a chemist and bringing modern tech into traditional methods2025-05-0629 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowPricing, Creating Job Specs & QuotesJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel invite Callum Bonner, from Pristine Decor Ltd and Bryan Dennett from LF Dennettt & Son, to join them and discuss pricing, quotes and writing up job specs. Callum covers doing this from a commercial perspective with a Quantity Surveyor and Bryan talks about the digital system he has in place to make this an easier aspect of his business to manage. Joel and Todd also cover their approach, AI and more2025-04-0132 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowAn Incredible Life Story From The Trade!Ashley Woodcock joins Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel and shares his incredible life story on and off the tools. Ashley talks about his amateur boxing experiences, unlicensed boxing, sparring with greats, the highs and lows he's faced along the way, the charity work he's been involved in, decorating on TV and more!2025-03-1827 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowP&D TroubleshootingJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel invite decorators to join them with problems they need to solve, or have been challenged by on past jobs. Alex Woodward, shares some recent challenges he's had and asks for some advice and experienced Decorator, Chris Ordinaire talks about being recently caught out2025-03-1129 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowApproach To Hanging WallpaperJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk to fellow decorators about their experiences hanging wallpaper, the demand for this in the market currently, how to charge appropriately and the pros and cons of offering it to customers. Guests include: Jason Savage (Novitas Decorators) & James Reeve (Royal Spa Decoration Ltd.)2025-03-0430 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowSpotting Red FlagsTodd Von Joel & Joel Bardall discuss how they go about indentifying red flags early on and throughout the job with regards to customer communication. Joel and Todd give some examples from past experiences and discuss the terms and conditions they've put in place as a result2025-02-2525 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowThe Latest With Regards To Products, Developments & TrendsJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined again by Colin Bidwell from Paint Shack to do a deep dive on paints and products. Colin talks about the new tools and paints on the market, What is happening with regards to cost and availability, innovative products, trends and the future2025-02-1830 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowColin Bidwell & His Thoughts On The Trade...Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Colin Bidwell (Paint Shack) to discuss his experiences in the trade. Colin talks about how he got into the trade, spraying, thoughts on the trade and more2025-02-1128 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowPractical Advice For Managing Something Many Struggle WithJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel get some practical advice for managing your money from two members of the trade that have found sensible ways to handle their finances. Guests include: Jon Graham & John Kerry2025-02-0423 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowMany Ways To Skin A CatJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel discuss all the different ways you can approach various aspects of the trade2025-01-2825 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowA Look At Spraying In 2025Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Jamie Bourne from Abode Academy to discuss all the training, technology and possibilities to earn good money with a spray set up in 20252025-01-2131 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowNew Year, New You?Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about their plans for the year ahead, the changes they plan to make and changes you may consider making this year professionally and personally2025-01-1421 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 this2025-01-0717 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowThe Good, Bad & Ugly Side of Decorators & ClientsJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel discuss the good, bad and the ugly aspects of how domestic decorators work and the habits of their clients2024-12-1030 minThe Painting & Decorating Show"I Bet Nothing Ever Goes Wrong In Their Lives"Joel Bardall & Todd Von Joel look at the recent 'Project 7000 - The Lost City' campaign from On The Tools, which saw street signs pop up in ten cities around the UK to raise awareness around mental health in the construction industry. Joel and Todd play a clip from On The Tools CEO Lee Wilcox on the Clive Holland Show and discuss the lack of awareness the general public have with regards to mental health in construction. They also invite The Paint Warrior Kevin Tingley to join them and discuss mental health in the trade and invite Russell Payne (The Talking T...2024-11-2628 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowCommon Mistakes & How To Avoid ThemJoel Bardall & Todd Von Joel invite top quality & award winning Decorators to join them and give some advice for newer members of the trade when it comes to avoiding common mistakes made. Guests Include: Gary Burton, Nick Sammut & Charles Wright from Trades4Care2024-11-1929 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowControversial Takes & Opinions About DecoratingJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel discuss some controversial takes and opinions about Painting & Decorating and the role of the professional Decorator2024-11-1233 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowDecorating On A BudgetJoel Bardall & Todd Von Joel pick up on last week's topic and discuss how you can extract more profit from a job with less spent on products, while also achieving a good end result. The Paint Viking, Ben Ruffett joins to discuss his methods for decorating on a budget and Joel and Todd give some tips and insight into how they do the same2024-11-0533 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowWhat Are We Doing With Our Prices?Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall address the cost of living crisis and whether it's giving Decorators no other option but to raise their quoted costs... or whether it means clients will have less budget and might need prices to remain the same. Guests include: Jo from 'Decor by Jo' & 'The Paint Viking' (Ben Ruffett)2024-10-2925 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowThe Latest On Material Costs, Quality & DevelopmentsJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by three members of the trade to discuss what they've found recently with regards to material cost, quality & some of the new and different products they've tried out. Guests include: Jon Graham, Wayne De Wet & Jen Gardner2024-10-2224 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowBeing A Busy Fool...Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look at the ways in which you can be a busy fool in the trade and how to avoid it. Being a busy fool can mean you have no work life balance, work weekends without wanting to, saying yes too much and not feeling on top of things. Chris Ordinaire, top Decorator and friend of the show joins to discuss as well2024-10-1521 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowBad Experiences Faced By DecoratorsJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by guests who have had bad things happen to them to discuss their experiences and how they handled the adversity they faced. Guests include: Costa & Sam from Costa Decoration Ltd. & Robin Lush2024-10-0830 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowThe End of Exterior SeasonJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel discuss the end of the exterior season as they finish up their final exterior jobs for 2024. They talk about how it's all gone this year, what the rest of the year has in store and invite guests to discuss their experiences as well. Guests include: James Houseman & Bryan Dennett2024-10-0133 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowThe Professional Pressures Felt By DecoratorsJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel discuss the professional pressure they feel, not only to upscale their business and continue to expand but also to manage ongoing jobs, balance home life with professional life2024-09-2425 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowTackling Damp Issues As A DecoratorJoel Bardall & Todd Von Joel are joined by Damp Expert, Ross Charters so that they can get some advice and further understanding with regards to tackling damp issues. Ross has created an app that can really help with damp issues and also gives some interesting context around which products may or may not be suitable for tackling the wide range of damp that an affect a property. You can find out more here: https://www.colemanator.co.uk/ 2024-09-1731 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowHow Do Decorators Manage To Take Holiday!?Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by three well respected Decorators to discuss how they approach taking holiday and time off. Everything is discussed from how many holidays a year, how you handle enquiries and ongoing jobs to working a four day week and how taking time off changes over the years. Guests include: Jo from Decor By Jo, Callum Bonner from Pristine Decor & Dulux Select Decorator Sean Kelly2024-09-1024 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowDecorators Share Strange Customer InteractionsTodd Von Joel and Joel Bardall are joined by three members of the trade so that they can share their strange interactions with customers as well as some of the weird questions, requests and behaviour from customers. Guests: Jason Savage, Mark Nash & Chippie The Decorator2024-09-0319 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowTodd & Joel Tell Some Stories From The Trade...Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall share some stories from their time in the trade over the years2024-08-2720 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowAn Update From Murwalls & Nathan Carter (Van Theft)Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel catch up with guests that joined them a year ago on the show. Marc Silver from Murwalls returns to talk about all of the high profile projects they've been doing and grounbreaking ideas they're implementing on projects. Nathan Carter, the decorator that had his van stolen returns to talk about the impact of this awful crime, one year on...2024-08-2026 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowNettie Taylor & Her All Female Team of ApprenticesNettie Taylor (Eliza Tay Lady Decorator & Interior Designer) joins Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel to discuss her work with her team of apprentices. Nettie is up to her 12th apprentice and currently has Jasmine, Abby & Szaffi working with her on projects. Nettie talks about the benefits of having her team with her, how she keeps them invested in the work and Joel and Todd also talk with Jasmine and Abby about their experiences in the trade so far2024-08-1317 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowApproach To Prepping SurfacesJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Decorators to discuss their approach to prepping surfaces, the products, tools used and also some of the unexpected things found during prep stages. Guests: The Paint Warrior, Kevin Tingley & Nick Torrano-Harling2024-08-0624 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowPersonal Life Challenges & How They Affect Your WorkJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about all the challenges life can throw at you, from moving house to illness, having kids and more2024-07-3024 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel, Todd & Chris Talk Rules of The Trade With Fellow Decs!Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel have Chris Ordinaire guest co-hosting to discuss the rules of the trade to stand by, leave behind, those that are up for debate and also rules they would like to see implemented. They invite two award winning decorators to join them and discuss and share their rules of the trade2024-07-2331 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel & Todd Are Joined By Chris Ordinaire To Discuss His Experiences On The BrushesJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by one of their favourite regular guests, Chris Ordinaire to discuss at length his career and experiences in Decorating. Chris talks about his first boss and how he got started on his own, The type of jobs he takes on, How the trade has changed over the decades he's worked in it and also gives some thoughts and advice on how to approach certain challenges and aspects of working for yourself in the trade2024-07-1627 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowKeeping Things Positive & Why We Love The Trade!Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel invite three well known decorators and friends of the show (Nick Sammut, Chris Ordinaire & Jen Gardner) to join them and talk about why they love the trade and their work within it2024-07-0923 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel Bardall & TVJ assess how the year has gone so farJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel discuss life on and off the brushes, as we pass the halfway point of 2024. Plus: Nick Sammut joins the show to talk about a worthwhile initiative that you can get involved in!2024-07-0227 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowTwo Decorators & One Carpenter...Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel have invited Steven Hoare from 109 Carpentry to join them and discuss the issues he's had with some decorators and their quality of work and what he's done as a result of this issue. Steven also discusses the differences of his experience in trade and construction, compared to that of a decorator and also talks about some his decorating experiences2024-06-2526 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel & Todd Von Joel Talk About Being Men & Masculinity with James RayJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel invite James Ray to join them and discuss being men and how their experiences in the trade relate back to masculinity, male role models and their experiences as fathers and sons. James has co-authored the book, Responsibility: Becoming The Authentic Man with award winning plumber Myles Dhillon and also runs XCC (Xtreme Charecter Challenge) a self-described MOT for men. James discusses all of this, the role of men in society, in family and friendship groups and much more2024-06-1839 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowWhat Is Going On With Paint Prices In 2024!?Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk to two members of the trade about what they're experiencing with regards to paint price rises this year. Some paints have gone up by 8% or more and continue to rise. They ask Sean Kelly and Des Cass, why they think this is happening, what they've done about these increased costs and whether this is unprecidented in the trade, based on their years of experience running businesses2024-06-1117 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowTradespeople Come Together For Tougher Action On Tool Theft!Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel go down to Parliament Square to see tradespeople come together for Trades United - a van rally to protest against the sale of stolen tools and tool theft generally. They capture some of the blaring horns, talk to some of the trades that attended and also talk to Shaoib Awan, who organised Trades United, which saw around 300 vans turn up from across the country2024-06-0422 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowTroubleshooting As A DecoratorJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about troubleshooting aspects of the trade as a Decorator. Everything from dealing with clients, working with materials, the evolving nature of an ongoing job with add ons or delays and various other aspects of the day to day work2024-05-2828 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowWill Joel Bardall Continue Exterior Work?Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel take another look at the approach to exterior work in the UK. Ian Howie, a Scottish heritage decorator talks about the challenges of decorator huge castles and historic buildings, as well as the challenges the Scottish weather brings. Jason Savage talks about his approach to exterior work and Joel debates weather he will continue taking on exterior work, having adopted a lighter exterior workload last summer2024-05-2125 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowDecorators Across The UK Are Starting Exterior Projects...Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk to three Decorators who are getting their exterior jobs started and ask them about their approach, why they do exteriors, how they avoid getting caught out by the job and weather and advice for anyone new to taking on exterior work and unsure on the differences between exterior and interior work. Guests: Gary Burton, Adam Bell and Bryan Dennett2024-05-1423 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowReducing Harmful Dust & Using PPEJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about how they approach removing harmful dust and particles that come from sanding. They're joined by guests who give some insight on how to approach this with regards to both sanding and spraying2024-04-3027 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowThe Last Telephone Box Painter in London In-StudioJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Robert Pammen and Matt Livingstone in the studio to talk about the documentary Wet Paint. Matt's short film follows Robert as he restores London's iconic red telephone boxes. Robert talks about his work, materials and a lifetime of experiences on the brushes.2024-04-2330 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowOn-Site Pet PeevesJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel follow up last week's episode by talking to two decorators who focus on more commercial, larger domestic and site based work to find out what winds them up and why2024-04-0918 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowDomestic Decorating Pet PeevesJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by two decorators to discuss some domestic decorating pet peeves. It's no surprise that 99% of them relate to customers...2024-04-0229 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowThis Episode Might Save Your Life!Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall are joined by Errol McKellar MBE to talk about prostate cancer. Errol tells his incredible story and the journey he's been on with prostate cancer awareness. Errol sets the record straight on exactly what is involved with prostate cancer testing, who is most at risk, why you should have a conversation about it with people you're concerned about or if you're concerned about your own health as well as what the signs are that something might be wrong2024-03-2632 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowThis Is How The Paint Industry Are Striving For Sustainability...Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by two very well known paint brands in the UK to give some advice on how to sustainably clean out your brushes and rollers. They also give guidance on what to do with surpluss tins of paint and let us know the massive efforts to make the paint industry more sustainable. There's also a chat with Colin Bidwell about a new approach to cleaning out brushes and rollers that's coming to the UK from Belgium and the Netherlands2024-03-1924 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowCraig Phillips On Decorating, His Experiences On The Tools & More!Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Craig Phillips, the winner of the first ever Big Brother and tradesperson. Craig talks about his time on the tools, decorating, sustainability within the paint industry, Big Brother, Leigh Francis and more!2024-03-1231 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowHow Do You Clean Your Brushes and Rollers?Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about how they go about cleaning their brushes and rollers. The Paint Warrior, Kevin Tingley also joins the show to give some insight into his methods and some of the products he uses. Joel and Todd also ponder the environmental impact of certain cleaning methods and what the industry as a whole might do about it2024-03-0529 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowHow To Bring Elements Of Interior Design Into Your WorkJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined Natasha Collinson from Belle Decorating joins the boys to talk about her approach to offering both interior design and decorating services. Natasha talks about why she decided to offer both, how you could bring elements of interior design into your business and Joel and Todd also talk about how people can see the same colour differently from one another2024-02-2722 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowHow To Work With Customers & ColourJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Barbara Ramani, TV-personality and interior designer who offers guidance on handling customers who do not know what colours they want on their walls and ceilings2024-02-2029 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowDecorator Side HustlesJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk to three decorators about the side hustles they do away from the brushes. They ask them why they do these, what the challenges of juggling both decorating and their other passion are and also get some advice for anyone wanting to do the same thing2024-02-0624 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowHow Decorating Will Test You...Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about all the ways the role of a professional decorator will test you. From knowledge to the physical nature of the trade and also how it'll test your patience and concentration2024-01-3030 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowHow To Save Money As A DecoratorJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about what challenges decorators face when passing costs onto the customers and have guests join them to share some money saving tips and hacks2024-01-2330 minThe 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 Reeve2024-01-1626 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowFail To Prepare? Prepare To Fail!Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are back with part two of last week's topic all about prep work. Kevin Tingley AKA The Paint Warrior comes on the show to discuss his approach to different stages of prep and Joel and Todd give some advice on how to approach prep2023-12-1925 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowIt's All In The Prep!Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about the importance of prep and their approach to prep work. Gary Burton from GRB Interiors also makes his debut on the show to discuss the work he does and the prep needed for some very impressive work he completes in historic properties2023-12-1227 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowWhat's The Worst...Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel ask three decorators to join them and share what the worst... colour matching, customers, DIY attempts at decorating and experiences they've had on the tools2023-12-0528 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowMore Highlights From The National Painting & Decorating ShowJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel bring you more from their big day out at the National Painting & Decorating Show in Coventry thanks to Osmo. They meet some familiar faces like Liam Gent and Nick Sammut who are showcasing the Festool Exo Suit, They run into the Bald Builders, some friends of the show and also talk to exhibitors like Abode Academy about getting decorators into spraying as well as the PDA.2023-11-2827 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowBroadcasting From The National Painting & Decorating ShowJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are broadcasting from the floor of the National Painting & Decorating Show in Coventry in partnership with Osmo. They chat to attendees, meet the fans, tour around the exhibitors and meet some familiar faces too2023-11-2129 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowQuotes vs. estimates: which one do you go with?Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel ask three decorators to join them to discuss whether they go for quotes or estimates and their thought process behind it. Gareth Roberts from Anglesey is the first guest, followed by seasoned decorator Chris Ordinaire and last but not least award winning decorator, James Reeve also joins the discussion2023-11-1423 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowMore About Money & A Major Announcement...Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Financial Advisor, Martin Hibbert, so that they can talk everything from debts to savings. They also have a major announcement about something coming up later this month...2023-11-0721 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowThe Horror Of Managing Your FinancesThere's nothing scarier than dealing with your tax and managing your finances, so on this episode of the show Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Accountant, Mark Smallman and Ben Livings from HMRC, to give you some advice. As it's Hallowe'en, Joel and Todd also talk about some decorating horror stories!2023-10-3125 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowAre You Allowing Complacency To Creep In?Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel discuss complacency and how it can creep into many aspects of your professional life after decades of experience in the trade2023-10-2423 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowTool & Van TheftJoel Bardall & Todd Von Joel catch up with Benjamin Ruffett, a decorator that joined us to talk about his van break in and tool theft experience a year ago. Last year, Ben said that he would have to shut down his business and go and work for a firm as a result of what happened, so we've invited him back onto the show to find out how the following 12 months unfolded for him. Nathan Carter, a Decorator from Leyland, Lancashire shares his recent van theft experience and talks about the reprecussions of this for his business2023-10-1729 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel & Todd take a look at mural painting & design with Eloisa Henderson-FigueroaMural artist Eloisa Henderson-Figueroa joins Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel in the studio to discuss how bright colours and shapes can transform just about any space (even horrid toilets)2023-10-1020 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel & Todd talk to Murwalls about their incredible artworkJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk to Marc Silver & Dave Nash from Murwalls about the work they've done for football clubs and celebrities2023-10-0326 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel & Todd ask if it's okay to...Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel ask if it's okay to do certain business practices as a painter & decorator. From working out of a car rather than a van to covering in one coat and much more.2023-09-2626 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel & Todd on dietRegular listeners will know that Todd Von Joel has recently been told he's got high cholesterol... but what are you supposed to do about it? and how much time do tradespeople have to prep their meals? Karen Harrison, a nutritionist, joins us to give some tips on how tradespeople can eat heathier and what to do to combat high cholesterol2023-06-2729 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel & Todd cover some common decorator questions - Part 2Joel and Todd Von Joel wrap up the second part of their shows covering some common questions asked online by decorators. On this part they cover logistics, customer requests, the morality of markups on materials and more2023-05-3022 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel & Todd on explaining value to customersJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel about how you can offer customers value for money. Many customers think this means doing the cheapest job possible but Joel and Todd discuss how you can explain the value of the materials and the quality of the finish, how to explain false economies and making sure your customer values your opinion2023-05-0928 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel and Todd talk to James Reeve about Royal Spa Decoration Ltd.Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined one more time by James Reeve to talk in more detail about his experiences running a limited company. James talks about employees and finding good decorators to bring into the business. He also touches on memorable jobs, clients, spraying and more2023-04-1124 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel and Todd talk to James Reeve about mental health & getting started in the tradeJames Reeve who runs a limited company, Royal Spa Decoration, joins Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel to share his mental health journey after a workplace accident caused him to come off the tools for a period of time. James talks about becoming an ambassador for mental health charity Mind in Coventry & Warwickshire. James also talks about getting started in decorating and setting up a limited company instead of operating as a sole trader2023-04-0425 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel and Todd talk to Gareth Roberts about his career in the trade so farGareth Roberts, a decorator based in Holyhead, North Wales joins Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel in-studio to talk about how he got started in the trade, his career so far, paints and tools and also touches on his social media profile and the content he posts and covers on Instagram2023-03-2127 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel and Todd get personalJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about how their professional life can impact their personal one. Being sole traders and bread winners can be stressful and it's often a struggle to balance the two. They talk about their experiences trying to find a work life balance, as well as communication and roles at home2023-03-1422 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel and Todd talk about cringe customer interactions and momentsJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by a few decs to give their cringey customer interaction stories and situations. Jen the Decorator tells us about some strange ways customers think they're helping on the job, Nick the Decorator shares a bizarre find behind a fridge at a customer's house where the customer would never talk to him directly and Joel shares some stories of the most awkward customers he's ever had to work for2023-03-0721 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel and Todd discuss keeping it traditional and domestic vs. training and modern techniquesJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel debate whether in the current climate it's best to stick to what you know and currently do compared to expanding your offerings and dabbling in other techniques. Anthony Carr from Mixed Emulsions returns to give his thoughts and also discusses how he sees the trade going in the next 10,15, 20 years2023-02-1418 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel and Todd talk about Health & SafetyJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about implementing health and safety in a domestic setting as a decorator. They cover interior and exterior basics and then Nick Sammut returns to talk about H&S from a spraying perspective2023-01-3121 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel, Todd & Jen look back at 2022Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined once more by Jennifer Gardner, a decorator from North Herts to take a look back at what 2022 has been like for Decorators across the UK. They discuss favourite paints, tools and products, highlights of the year and much more2022-12-0623 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel and Todd on the environmental impact of decoratingJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about the impact the trade has on the environment. The boys look at what the industry has committed to do to reach the 2050 net zero target, What incentives could work to make decorators more eco-friendly and they talk through some of the options already on the market2022-11-0823 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel and Todd talk about paintJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about paints and finishes they use. Some of the products they use for prep work and brushes and rollers2022-10-0423 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel and Todd on the perfect jobJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about the perfect job and does it need to be exactly that - perfect. Can you meet a clients expectations by cutting some corners with their blessing. If you do what could be some unforeseen consequences, some of the benefits and how should you handle clients that are adamant that you should cut some corners and costs2022-08-2319 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel and Todd discuss logisticsJoel Bardall & Todd Von Joel discuss the logistics of planning and executing exterior and interior work. What are some basic ground rules and essential elements of planning exterior jobs. What should you do if a customer changes their mind on a colour or haven't properly cleared or cleaned an area on interior work2022-07-1924 min
The Reset by Sam DelaneyTodd Von JoelTodd Von Joel is an actor whose credits include Eastenders, Holby City and Silent Witness. He is also a good pal, with an uncanny and disarming ability to be vulnerable. He spoke to me about working as a painter and decorator, toxic relationships, quitting booze and his spell in prison.Find out more at toddvonjoel.com and listen to Todd on Fix It radio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-1432 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel and Todd discuss working with friends & familyJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about the benefits and challenges of decorating with friends and family. Sean Kelly, a Dulux Select Decorator from Watford talks about his experiences working with his twin brother over the past thirty years and the boys talk about sharing work out amongst fellow decorators in your area2022-07-1223 minThe Painting & Decorating ShowJoel and Todd have an honest chat about mental healthJoel Bardall & Todd Von Joel have an honest chat about mental health. Todd talks at length about his own experiences with mental health, how it affected his personal life and the changes he's made to improve his clinical depression. Joel & Todd also look at some of the main reasons given for why tradespeople suffer from mental health issues and anxiety2022-05-2424 minThe Painting & Decorating Show92. Joel & Todd - Business DevelopmentJoel Bardall & Todd Von Joel talk about their experiences setting up their decorating business. Craig Wilkinson, a trades business coach joins Joel & Todd to give some tips & advice to new/existing trade based business owners2022-05-0329 minThe Painting & Decorating Show91. Joel & Todd - Image & PresentationJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about image and presentation. From the moment you arrive to quote, to involvement in selecting products and finishes and the final presentation of completed work2022-04-2619 minThe Painting & Decorating Show90. Joel & Todd - Tool TheftJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by friend of the show, John Kerry to talk about his recent tool theft incident. Joel and Todd talk about what needs to be done to stop tool theft and how you can protect yourselves as best you can from thieves2022-04-1923 minThe Painting & Decorating Show89. Joel & Todd - Modern vs. TraditionalJoel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about modern vs. traditional techniques in decorating. They talk about the pros and cons of solvent based vs. water based paints. Brush and roller vs. spraying and combining traditional and modern marketing methods2022-04-1221 minThe Painting & Decorating Show88. Joel & Todd - Physical HealthJoel Bardall & Todd Von Joel talk about managing physical injuries and issues as a Decorator. Joel talks about his own experiences with knee issues and then later in the show the boys are joined by Wayne Lakin, a functional movement coach and former Commonwealth Judo Champion to get some advice on what Decorators can do to prevent and manage injuries2022-04-0522 minThe Painting & Decorating Show87. Joel & Todd - QuotesJoel Bardall talks quotes with Todd Von Joel and why it's his least favourite aspect of running a decorating business. Joel & Todd talk through some ways to streamline and minimise the loss of time spent quoting2022-03-2914 minThe Painting & Decorating Show86. Joel & Todd - How COVID Changed DecoratingJoel Bardall is joined in studio by Todd Von Joel on the second anniversary of the first lockdown to take a look at their journey through the pandemic as decorators2022-03-2217 minThe Painting & Decorating Show44. Todd Von Joel - Part 2Todd Von Joel returns to discuss his decorating in a little more detail. His favourite aspects of the job, some nightmare clients as well as a discussion around mental health and a mockumentary about decorators.2021-04-1129 minThe Painting & Decorating Show43. Todd Von Joel - Actor & DecoratorJoel is joined by Todd Von Joel to discuss his career in decorating as well as acting & voiceover work. They also discuss the effect of the pandemic on the arts industry, paints, tools & an update on Gary from Joel.2021-04-0125 min
Acting with AshaActors In Conversation With Todd Von JoelSend us a textToday Jade is joined by British Actor, Voiceover Artist and Writer TODD VON JOEL. His most notable role’s to date are that of Glenn Neyland in Eastenders (BBC) and Artie Humber in Holby City (BBC). He is also know for voicing ‘Nathan’ in The Royal Navy radio adverts. Todd shares his personal story of growth from having a misspent youth to becoming working actor and loving single dad.Support the show2020-09-1524 min