In this episode of The Brush Wizards Podcast, Gary Proctor is joined by Kim Searle for a fascinating conversation about mindset, anxiety, self worth and the hidden programming that shapes our lives.

Together they explore how childhood experiences can influence adult behaviour, why stress and anxiety affect people differently, and how understanding the brain and nervous system can help us make positive changes.

The discussion covers practical tools for personal growth, setting boundaries, building confidence and taking responsibility for creating a better future.

Topics include:

• Mindset and personal development
• Stress and anxiety
• Self worth and confidence
• Childhood influences
• Emotional health
• The nervous system
• Business and life balance
• Practical strategies for change

A powerful episode for anyone looking to understand themselves better and move forward with greater confidence.

Holistic Business Coaching for Confidence & Success | Kim Searle

In this powerful episode of The Brush Wizards Podcast, we sit down with Steve Willicott, founder of Uncle Matt’s Hats, to talk openly about mental health, isolation, grief and why community matters more than ever.

What started as a simple idea has grown into a movement helping normalise conversations around mental health through humour, honesty and human connection.

Steve shares the heartbreaking story behind Uncle Matt’s Hats, the impact COVID had on people’s mental health, and why small conversations can genuinely save lives.

This isn’t a corporate mental health chat. It’s a real conversation about life, struggles, community and why nobody should feel alone.

We also discuss:
• The story behind Uncle Matt’s Hats
• Mental health in trades and everyday life
• Why humour can break barriers
• The importance of community support
• Chasing the Stigma & Hub of Hope
• Why everyone has a story worth sharing
• How simple ideas can create real impact

If this episode helps you, please share it with someone else who might need it.

Guest: Steve Willicott

Useful Links:
Uncle Matt’s Hats
Chasing the Stigma
Hub of Hope
Quest Institute

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Gene Fulton is back on the Brush Wizards Podcast 🔥

This episode is packed with honest conversations around pricing, confidence, earning more money, client communication and building a decorating business properly.

We talk about:
🎯 Charging properly and valuing your work
🎯 Building confidence during site visits
🎯 Interior designers and higher end projects
🎯 Mindset shifts that helped Gene double his income
🎯 Wallpapering, paint products and lessons learned along the way

Loads of practical advice and plenty of truth bombs throughout this one.

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In this episode, John talks through his journey from school into the corporate world and then into painting and decorating.

We cover building a business, understanding value, and why knowing your worth matters in the trade.

The conversation also touches on resilience, working with others in the industry, and how community and collaboration play a big role in long term success.

In this episode, Joff Talbot talks about his journey from youth work into painting and decorating, and how mindset and personal growth have played a big role along the way.

We cover learning the trade, building confidence, and dealing with challenges both on and off the job.

The conversation also explores well-being, belief, and how small changes in thinking can make a difference over time.

A different kind of episode, but one that will hit home for a lot of people in the trade.

Gary chats with Gareth Thompson about Spray Dogz, a new hanging system designed for kitchen sprayers.

Gareth explains how the idea came about, why he wanted an alternative to drilling into door edges, and how he is building the brand alongside his decorating business.

They also talk about spraying, kitchen resprays, working alone in the trade, and how decorators can futureproof themselves as the industry changes.

A great episode for decorators, sprayers and anyone trying to build something of their own.

Find Spray Dogs at:
https://spraydogz.co.uk

In this episode of the Brush Wizards Podcast, powered by Brewers Decorator Centres, I sit down with Scott Whitehead and Jaden to talk about getting started young in the trades and building a career in decorating.
Jaden shares his journey from starting out at just 13 years old to becoming a key part of the business, while Scott talks about the realities of working with family and passing on knowledge through hands on experience.
We also get into:
• Opportunities for young people in the trades
• The reality of working in a family business
• Why work ethic still matters more than anything
• Social media and how younger decorators are using it to grow
• Dealing with criticism and building confidence
This is a great listen for anyone in the trade, especially younger decorators looking to get started or take things further.
Full of honest conversations and real world experience.
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In this episode of The Brush Wizards Podcast, powered by Brewers Decorator Centres, Gary chats with Tim Blake about his journey from postman to full time self employed decorator.

Tim shares how he fell into decorating, why he enjoys working alone, and how he built a business that suits his lifestyle. From regular customers and wallpapering to spraying, product choices and pricing, this is a real conversation about life on the tools.

They also get into the trade culture side of decorating, including helping other decorators, networking locally, the value of WhatsApp groups, and why more trades should support each other instead of acting like competitors.

There is plenty in this episode for decorators, including thoughts on wallpaper making a comeback, using tape for sharper finishes, spraying garage doors, charging properly, and learning from others in the trade.

If you are a painter and decorator trying to build a better business and enjoy the job more, this episode is well worth a listen.

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In this episode of The Brush Wizards Podcast, powered by Brewers Decorator Centres, we sit down with experienced decorator Gary Marsh to talk about the reality of working in the trade today.

Gary shares his journey from getting started to building a solid domestic decorating business, including why he now avoids working with builders and focuses on the type of work that suits his lifestyle.

We get into the real day to day of being a decorator — managing clients, pricing jobs, maintaining standards, and navigating the challenges that come with self employment.

The conversation also covers product choices, changing trends in the industry, the return of wallpaper, and how social media and influencers are shaping what decorators use on site.

We also dive into the importance of networking, building trust, and being part of a community in what can often be a very isolated trade.

If you are a painter and decorator looking to improve your business, stay sharp with products, and feel more connected to the trade, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of the Brush Wizards Podcast, Gary Proctor sits down with decorator Jordan Coupe for a powerful and honest conversation about life, business and personal growth in the painting and decorating trade.

Jordan shares his journey through addiction, how getting sober changed his life and the impact it has had on both his mindset and his business. He also talks openly about living with ADHD and how learning to manage it has helped him become more focused and driven.

Along the way, Gary and Jordan discuss the realities of working in the decorating trade, including setting client expectations, pricing jobs properly and the importance of decorators supporting each other rather than competing.

They also explore how networking, collaboration and maintaining a positive mindset can open doors to new opportunities in the industry.

This episode is an honest conversation about resilience, personal growth and building a better future both personally and professionally.

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