• Stop working for builders here's why
    Feb 22 2026

    This refresher episode clip was taken from a live video inside the Tribe where I spoke directly to my new members who are working with their father's but want to make the Jump from working for builders all the time to building a profitable domestic plastering business I explain the hold - backs when working for builders and give you a step by step strategy for making the changes and building your own domestic plastering business


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    Thanks for listening 👍


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    13 Min.
  • BUSY, BUT BROKE?
    Feb 1 2026

    In this full coaching session for self-employed plasterers, we tackle the “busy but broke” trap.


    Too many spreads stay flat-out for years — fully booked, working nonstop — yet still struggle to get ahead financially.


    It’s no longer a lack of work — it’s a lack of profit, structure, and strategy.

    We break down why it happen and how to build a clear plan to finally move forward.


    If you found this guide helpful consider joining my free community here


    Learn about CRM systems here


    Self employed? considering going self employed? Join my powerful low cost coaching group here


    Have a question? email me here






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    1 Std. und 28 Min.
  • Make Tax Digital (MTD) full guide for sole traders
    Dec 13 2025


    Tax is going digital and sole traders have to make big changes.


    In this no-nonsense 'Make Tax Digital' guide for sole traders, Plasterers and tradespeople we break down MTD for the man on the tools and for the self-employed who have no time for waffle.— We'll tell you what you need to do and when you need to do it without drowning in spreadsheets or software confusion.


    If you found this guide helpful consider joining my free community here


    Access the HMRC full guide here


    Learn about CRM systems here


    Self employed? considering going self employed? Join my powerful low cost coaching group here


    Have a question? email me here



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    27 Min.
  • Setting boundaries with people when self employed
    Sep 25 2025

    In this episode I talk about the importance of setting boundaries with family and friends when you are self employed and what can happen if we don't set boundaries..


    If you liked this episode check out my Facebook group Trowel Talk now with over 7,000 self employed plasterers it's a solid community to support and help you in your plastering career !


    Need 1 to 1 coaching to walk you through step by step how to build your domestic plastering business strong?


    Join my coaching group


    Have a question?


    Email me: stu@troweltalk.co.uk

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    9 Min.
  • 5 Ways Plasterers can Build Stamina & Power
    Sep 21 2025

    Stronger on the Tools #1 – 5 Ways to Build Stamina and Power with Coach John Lockyear (Brick Dust & Barbells)


    Long days on the tools take their toll – the bad back, the aching knees, the energy crash halfway through the job. If you’re a bloke over 40, you know exactly what that feels like. In this episode, I sit down with Coach John Lockyear from Brick Dust & Barbells to cut through the fluff and give you 5 no-nonsense ways to build stamina, strength and lasting power so you can graft harder, recover quicker, and still have something left in the tank after work. No gimmicks, no BS – just straight talk and strategies that actually work for lads who earn their living with a trowel in hand.


    Enjoyed this podcast?


    Check out John's podcast:

    Brick Dust & Barbells


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    1 Std. und 29 Min.
  • I don't need to advertise
    Aug 27 2025


    'If your good at what you do, you don't need to advertise'


    ??


    So many tradespeople and plasterers have this mindset.


    In this short episode I breakdown the reasons why this philosophy around marketing and advertising your business is very risky and self limiting.


    Please do drop a comment below if you have any thoughts on this topic?


    Enjoyed this episode?


    Learn more by visiting my website here:


    www.troweltalk.co.uk

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    9 Min.
  • Damien Button full Interview
    Aug 25 2025

    In this episode I chat with Damien Button from Buttons Plastering Norfolk.


    We discuss how spray cork has pushed his business to new levels and how implementing the powerful systems inside the Tribe coaching group has drastically changed his business


    learn more by visiting


    www.troweltalk.co.uk

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    40 Min.
  • Niching down your plastering business
    Jul 27 2025

    In this episode, I catch up with Dan Bunce to hear how things have changed since he joined The Tribe. He shares the breakthroughs he’s had after niching down into internal wall insulation and putting our organic marketing strategies into action — and the results speak for themselves.


    If you’re a self-employed tradesperson ready to grow your business with clarity, confidence, and community — it’s time to join The Tribe:


    https://buy.stripe.com/4gw3ec9jk7Or3hCbII


    Learn more about Trowel Talk here:


    www.troweltalk.co.uk



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    49 Min.