How do you move from running a business to shaping an industry?

In the first episode of the new year, Sam La Roche sits down with Garry Staines to reflect on the progress made since his last appearance on The Hodcast and how new initiatives have reshaped his approach to leadership, training and influence.

Garry shares insight into
• Building Site Ready Solutions and new training pathways
• The importance of mentoring and long term thinking• What it means to become a person of influence• How leadership evolves as responsibility grows• Why real change requires action, not opinion

This conversation sets the tone for the year ahead. Practical, reflective and focused on creating lasting impact.

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This special episode of The Hodcast brings together some of the most powerful moments from conversations recorded throughout 2025.

Hosted by Sam La Roche, this highlights episode features clips from
• Charlie Collison• Cllr Jessica Power• Lee Marley• Richard "Greeny" Green• Bob Noseda

Together, these voices reflect the themes that shaped the year. Training, leadership, skills, regeneration, resilience and the future of construction.

Whether you are listening for the first time or returning to revisit the moments that stood out, this episode captures why honest conversation still matters.

A reflection on a year of conversations worth having.

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What actually keeps young people engaged in training and work, and why do so many systems fail them?

In this episode of The Hodcast, hosted by Sam La Roche, Martyn Price MBE shares his experience of building employability and training models that focus on people first, not just outcomes.

We talk about
• Why dropout rates remain high• The role of relationships in employability• What makes pre employment programmes effective• How industry and training providers can work together• What leaders need to change if they want better results

A grounded and insightful conversation about creating pathways that work for young people and the industries that need them.

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Rupert Bates joins Sam La Roche to discuss the future of house building in the UK, what leaders are really talking about, and how media, industry and education must align to inspire the next generation.Sponsored by Site Ready Solutions and Grayson GB Ltd
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Why is construction struggling to attract young people, and what do we need to change to fix it?

In this episode of The Hodcast, hosted by Sam La Roche, Dan Edwards, Founder of Constructed Pathways, shares what he has learned from working directly with young people, schools and industry leaders.

We discuss
📉 Why many young people do not see construction as a real opportunity
🎓 How education and industry have lost connection
👷 What employers can do to attract and retain new talent
🧱 How Constructed Pathways is helping rebuild the talent pipeline
🌍 What it will take to close the skills gap for good

A practical and honest conversation for educators, employers and anyone invested in the future of the construction sector.

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How do you attract people who are not ready to buy, commit or make a decision?

In this episode of The Hodcast, hosted by Sam La Roche, Jill Willis, Founder of Attract & Engage, explains why the answer lies in stronger storytelling, better communication and a clearer understanding of the 95 percent who are not yet ready to take action.

We talk about:
📰 The influence of her journalism background
🏗️ What construction can learn from consumer brands
🎓 The value of connecting businesses, schools and communities
📣 How to market construction to the next generation
👷 What needs to change to close the skills gap

A thought provoking conversation for leaders, educators and anyone shaping the future of the industry.

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What happens when someone hits rock bottom and chooses to climb their way back up?

In this episode of The Hodcast, hosted by Sam La Roche, Logan Price, Degree Apprentice, Mental Health Ambassador and advocate for innovation and sustainability in construction, opens up about his journey through mental health struggles and recovery.

We explore:

• How he faced suicidal thoughts and rebuilt his mindset
• His climb of Mont Blanc to heal and raise awareness for mental health
• The role construction played in finding purpose and belonging
• How AI, sustainability and young people can change the future of the industry

A powerful conversation about resilience, hope and finding purpose through pain.

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This week Sam La Roche talks with Mark Imray about the real state of UK construction. Mark started as an apprentice and worked his way up to construction director and beyond, giving him a lifetime of insight into how the industry works. They explore what the sector needs in 2025, why mentoring matters, what apprentices are facing on site and how strong leaders can shape the future.
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