The Inside Story of Running a Premiership Club
In this episode, we sit down with Dave Black, Chief Operating Officer of Livingston FC, to uncover the real story behind running a top level football club.

Dave shares his journey from joining the club to eventually helping lead it back into the Scottish Premiership.

He gives a rare behind the scenes look at what it truly takes to operate a professional football organisation including the challenges, the pressure, the decision making, and the day to day work that fans never get to see.

Dave also opens up about the club’s relegation and how he made it his mission to bring Livingston FC back to the top flight and how he and the team achieved exactly that.

If you’re passionate about football, leadership, or the business behind the game, this is an episode you will not want to miss.
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The Truth About the Trades No One Talks About | Episode 98 Jimmy Hendry

In this episode, 
we sit down with Jimmy Hendry, a tradesman unafraid to speak his mind about the issues too many people stay silent on.
From unregistered gas fitters to workers showing up intoxicated, Jimmy opens up about the real challenges facing the industry today.

He also shares his own experiences trying to raise these concerns and how difficult it can be when people don’t want to face the truth. This is an honest, raw, and much-needed conversation about integrity, accountability, and the standards that keep our trade professional.

If you care about the future of the trades or want to hear what really goes on behind the scenes, this one’s worth watching.
 🎧 Tune in now for a real conversation about the side of the trade no one talks about.
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In this episode, we sit down with John Chan, owner of The Durable Slate Company known as the Rolls Royce of roofing across America. 🇺🇸

John shares his incredible journey and the story behind building one of the most respected names in roofing. From restoring presidential homes and historic churches to taking on one-of-a-kind projects across the country,
The Durable Slate Company has set the standard for craftsmanship, heritage, and trust in the roofing industry.
He also talks about what makes a “Durable project” so special and how even competitors tell customers to go to Durable because they know the team can handle it.

 💪 If you’re passionate about roofing, craftsmanship, or building a business with a legacy, this episode is a must-watch.

🎧 Listen now and get inspired by one of the best in the game.

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From Roofer to Heritage Expert | Episode 96 Chris Menzies   
in this episode, we sit down with Chris Menzies from Stirling City Heritage Trust to hear his fascinating journey from working on roofs with his dad to becoming a key figure in Scotland’s heritage sector.

Chris shares how his career path took him from hands-on roofing to teaching the trade, and how his curiosity about the history and hidden details behind old buildings inspired him to dive deeper into heritage work.
His story shows just how much more there is to preserving our buildings than meets the eye and why this work matters for future generations.
If you’re passionate about trades, history, or learning how craftsmanship meets heritage, this episode is full of insights and inspiration.

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From Nothing to Bespoke Landscaping | Episode 95 Marc Ollerenshaw

In this episode, we sit down with Marc Ollerenshaw, founder of Bespoke Landscaping, to hear his inspiring journey from starting with nothing to building a thriving landscaping business.
Marc shares:

🌿 How he got started in the trade with limited resources
💡 The challenges of growing a business from the ground up
🏡 How Bespoke Landscaping is now expanding and taking on more high-end clients and projects
🚀 Lessons for anyone looking to scale their business
Whether you’re in landscaping, the trades, or just love a story of grit and growth, Marc’s journey is packed with insights and inspiration.
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In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Marshall, founder of Essence Roofing and Trade Wizard, to hear his incredible journey from starting out in the trades to building a multi-million pound roofing business.
Ryan opens up about:
🔨 How he got started in roofing
💼 The challenges of starting and scaling Essence Roofing
🚀 Growing into a multi-million pound company
🤝 Why he launched Trade Wizard to help other trade business owners succeed
This conversation is full of lessons for anyone in the trades — whether you’re just starting out, running your own company, or looking for inspiration to take things to the next level.
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Tradesman To Multi-Million Pound Business | Episode 94 Ryan Marshall
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In this episode, Jamie sits down with Aidan Woodbridge of Woodsgarden Developments. From grafting in lockdown to saying “I want to build my own empire,” Aidan shares his journey into landscaping while Jamie offers advice on growing a trade business.

Empowering Women in the Construction Industry


In this episode, we sit down with Pamela to talk about the unique challenges and opportunities women face in the construction industry. Pamela shares her experience working alongside her husband in their family business and the vital role she plays in its success.

From breaking stereotypes to balancing leadership and family, this conversation sheds light on what it really means to be a woman in construction today.

Whether you’re in the trades, thinking about joining, or just interested in inspiring stories, Pamela’s insights will motivate and inform.

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In this episode, Jamie sits down with Samuel Moore of Samuel Moore Roofing to talk about what it really takes to build a roofing business from the ground up.


From early labouring days to managing apprentices, Samuel shares stories of hands-on learning, working-class values, and the weight of responsibility as a leader.


They cover everything from how neurodivergent people thrive in trades, to how roofing apprenticeships truly work, to the pressure of making sure your team stays safe.


This one’s for the grafters, learners, and leaders-in-the-making. 🏠

In today’s episode, we sit down with John Horne, founder of JR Group, who shares his incredible journey — from Growing up in Govan to making his debut on the football pitch to building one of Scotland’s biggest scaffolding and construction companies.

John opens up about how he went from a young footballer to launching JR Scaffolding Services, which is now celebrating its 30th anniversary and a turnover of £30 million.
He also talks us through the highs, the lows, and the moments that shaped the company’s success — from father figures and mentors to business lessons learned the hard way.
If you’re an aspiring business owner, work in the trades, or just love a real success story packed with grit and heart, this one’s for you.
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✨ Drop a comment if John’s story motivates you to keep pushing forward!
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