Gas Engineer Podcast

Hiring staff is easy. Leading them? That’s where it gets tough.In this episode of the FieldRocket Podcast, host Tulloch Priest sits down with Alexa from Gas Engineer Software, who shares lessons you only learn from leading teams in the plumbing and heating industry. From knowing when to hire to what really makes a great team work, this one’s packed with brutally honest advice and practical insight.

If heat pumps are the answer, why is there still so much resistance?In this FieldRocket podcast, host Tulloch Priest sits down with Derek Robins (aka TomKat), a veteran gas engineer, and training centre owner to discuss the truth about heat pumps, the problems with training, and why the industry isn’t ready to go all-in just yet.In his first ever podcast debut, Derek shares what’s really going on behind the scenes, from poor installs to government pressure, and why slow progression may be better than a rushed revolution.

Great work isn’t enough. If you want a thriving trades business, you need to master customer relations too.

In this episode of the FieldRocket Podcast, host Tulloch Priest chats with Alexa, a director-turned-trades software expert, about how good communication, honesty, and a little empathy can turn a first-time client into a lifelong customer.

From dealing with payment disputes to building trust, this is one every tradesperson should hear.

Are you really making a profit, or just staying busy?

In this episode of the FieldRocket Podcast, host Tulloch Priest is joined by Doug D’Aubrey, founder of Executive Training Consultancy (ETC), to break down the nuts and bolts of managing your business finances.

From understanding your profit margins to building a pricing strategy that actually works, Doug shares no-nonsense advice every tradesperson needs to hear.

If you want to grow your business without losing control of the numbers, this one’s for you.

How do you stop being busy and actually start growing your business?In this episode of the FieldRocket Podcast, host Tulloch Priest is joined by business coach Doug D'Aubrey from Executive Training and Consultancy to break down the one thing that holds most tradespeople back: how they spend their time.Whether you're a sole trader or managing a growing team, this conversation is packed with practical insights on avoiding common time traps, structuring your week, and getting the most out of your staff and individual time.Stay up to date with the podcast:https://fieldrocket.com/podcasts/Want more from Doug?Check out his podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/6AMkPOKVfYDQ0IckJayWz4

With practically no deterrent and little in the way of compensation, tradespeople are at the mercy of tool theft—and it's become a huge problem in the trades.

This is exactly what Amanda Martin, MP for Portsmouth North, is on a mission to solve. Tune in as we chat with her about why it's become such an issue, what needs to be done, and how her Theft Of Tools Of Trade Sentencing Bill could help.

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How can social media transform your trade business?

In Episode 27 of the FieldRocket Podcast, host Tulloch Priest sits down with business owner Chirag Panchal (@cputilitysolutions) to discuss the real impact of social media on the trades industry.

From gaining new customers and building trust to charging for quotes and dealing with online negativity, Chirag shares how creating content has shaped his career and why tradespeople should embrace social media as a tool for growth.

🎧 Listen to the full episode now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms!

Are heat pumps part of your future?In this episode of the FieldRocket Podcast, host Tulloch Priest sits down with John Vinter, Inspection Service Manager at OFTEC, to uncover the truth about heat pumps. Are they really simpler than gas and oil boilers? Will they work in every home? And most importantly—should gas engineers start training for them now?Watch now to get ahead of the game!Stay up to date with the podcast:https://fieldrocket.com/podcasts/

Why aren’t there more women in the trades?

In Episode 25 of the FieldRocket Podcast, host Tulloch Priest is joined by Anna Moynihan, co-founder and CEO of TaskHer, an online booking platform connecting tradeswomen with customers across the UK.

Anna shares her insights into the challenges women face entering and thriving in skilled trades, from societal perceptions and lack of role models to real barriers in training and employment.

She also discusses how TaskHer is helping to level the playing field and why increasing female representation is crucial for the future of the industry.

Here's the truth about going self-employed.

In Episode 24 of the FieldRocket Podcast, host Tulloch Priest speaks with business owner Chirag Panchal (‪@cputilitysolutions‬) about the highs and lows of being a sole trader.

From preparing financially for self-employment to managing your workload and staying organised, Chirag shares invaluable advice from his own experience.