So far in the Skill Builder podcast, we have talked about how wonderful and clever Roger and Robin are so it’s time to embrace the power of vulnerability. In episode 8 the guys talk about their worst nightmares coming true in jobs that didn’t go according to plan. The two Rs also have a bit of a ding dong over Crossrail, the Millennium Dome and going over time and budget.

We know from the comments on our YouTube channel that many of you find it hard to track down a good builder for your extension projects and general building work. In this episode, we offer some solutions beyond the usual first port of call for most people which are the trades recommendation websites. If you prefer to find your builder, plumber or electrician online, try some of these trade finding websites. Checkatrade – https://www.checkatrade.com TrustATrader –...

We know from the comments on our YouTube channel that many of you find it hard to track down a good builder for your extension projects and general building work. In this episode, we offer some solutions beyond the usual first port of call for most people which are the trades recommendation websites. If you prefer to find your builder, plumber or electrician online, try some of these trade finding websites. Checkatrade – https://www.checkatrade.com TrustATrader –...

Another subject that fires-up Roger and Robin is fly-tipping and the irresponsible disposal of waste material from the building site. Responsible waste disposal is not cheap, so what can you do?

Another subject that fires-up Roger and Robin is fly-tipping and the irresponsible disposal of waste material from the building site. Responsible waste disposal is not cheap, so what can you do?

Dealing with customer complaints can be the hardest part of any job, so it’s time for Roger and Robin to share their experiences and tips on how to handle customer complaints.

Dealing with customer complaints can be the hardest part of any job, so it’s time for Roger and Robin to share their experiences and tips on how to handle customer complaints.

Robin is back with Roger to discuss the all-important issue of getting paid and taking every measure in avoiding bad debts so you’ll escape being knocked by cowboy customers.

Robin is back with Roger to discuss the all-important issue of getting paid and taking every measure in avoiding bad debts so you’ll escape being knocked by cowboy customers.

Roger and Dylan discuss fault finding and troubleshooting in the third episode of the Skill Builder podcast. Roger has developed a taste and knack for solving problems over the years and loves a challenge and in this episode, he talks about his experiences and the mindset required to figure out problems.

Roger and Dylan discuss fault finding and troubleshooting in the third episode of the Skill Builder podcast. Roger has developed a taste and knack for solving problems over the years and loves a challenge and in this episode, he talks about his experiences and the mindset required to figure out problems.

Roger and Robin discuss going self-employed in the second episode of the new Skill Builder podcast. It takes some courage to make the leap from the security and comfort of your job, but the fact that you’re here tells us that you’re thinking of making the leap into the world of being the master of your own destiny, but what do you have to consider in your new self employed life? Have you got the courage to quit your job and find the motivation needed to build a new happier and more...

Roger and Robin discuss going self-employed in the second episode of the new Skill Builder podcast. It takes some courage to make the leap from the security and comfort of your job, but the fact that you’re here tells us that you’re thinking of making the leap into the world of being the master of your own destiny, but what do you have to consider in your new self employed life? Have you got the courage to quit your job and find the motivation needed to build a new happier and more...

In the first episode of the new Skill Builder podcast, Roger and Robin talk about the best approach, how to price building work and how to make the financial side of your business thrive with tips and techniques developed by Roger and Robin during the course of their long careers. Robin also goes over the all-important ‘price conditioning’ which is a powerful and useful technique.

In the first episode of the new Skill Builder podcast, Roger and Robin talk about the best approach, how to price building work and how to make the financial side of your business thrive with tips and techniques developed by Roger and Robin during the course of their long careers. Robin also goes over the all-important ‘price conditioning’ which is a powerful and useful technique.