The kbbreview Podcast

Welcome to episode 20 of The kbbreview Podcast

Well, that’s it, you can open your showroom again if you want to – and as much as many people will not want to admit it, you have Wren Kitchens to thank for it. 

And, of course, kbbreview for finding it out.

Wren's challenge to the official lockdown regulations has meant that anyone selling kitchens and bathroom can almost certainly open their showrooms on an appointment only basis as long all social distancing guidelines are met. 

At least, that’s the current situation in England.

So the big question facing everyone now is simply this – to open or not to open. 

Some are champing at the bit, others are saying they will wait until the government feels it can lift lockdown measures further.

In this episode, we catch up with some of the retailers we’ve had on the podcast before to see what they’re doing and what their thoughts are about opening up.

We have Mark Butler from Butler Interiors, Shehryar Khan from Sheration Interiors, Jim Geddes from Kitchens by JS Geddes and Richard Hibbert from KSL and the chairman of the KBSA.

You can contact host Andy Davies at [email protected]

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Welcome to a very special episode of the kbbreview Podcast – this is outside of the normal episodes as it’s actually a taster of our other show, The Kitchen and Bathroom Design Podcast.

This is the latest episode all about designing showrooms so I thought there was a natural crossover to put it up here as well to give you an idea of what the other podcast is like.

There’s over 25 episodes there that cover all aspects of kitchen and bathroom design as well as interviews with top designers.

You can find it by going to podcast.kbbreview.com or by searching ‘kitchen and bathroom design’ in your podcast app where you can obviously subscribe too.

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This is episode 19 and we’re looking at what’s happening at the DIY shed end of the market, how are they opening, what can they sell, and what’s going to happen in the next few months. We speak to Steve Collinge from the Insight Retail Group.

And then we’re really lucky to have a chat with sales guru extraordinaire Chris Murray, he’s got some fascinating perspective on how sales should be approached in this market at this time. Really inspiring stuff.

You can contact host Andy Davies on LinkedIn or [email protected]

You can find Steve Collinge on LinkedIn or at insightdiy.co.uk. Steve also has a glass splashback business which is well worth a look at splashback.co.uk

Chris Murray is also on LinkedIn and you can find out all about his company Varda Kreuz at vardakreuzsalestraining.co.uk/ and you can see his books here.

DESERTED KITCHEN ISLAND DISCS
Steve chose Give It Up by KC and the Sunshine Band

https://youtu.be/N2Gi4Y4JzOA

Chris chose Mr Blue Sky by ELO

https://youtu.be/aQUlA8Hcv4s

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This is episode 18 of the kbbreview Podcast and we're looking at the thorny issue of supplier credit for retailers with Paul Hide, the head of the appliance manufacturers' trade association Amdea. 

We're also welcoming back Joel La Rosa who tells us how and why business at his kitchen and bathroom retail and design business has never been better.

If you’re interested in sponsoring the podcast you can contact Andrew Davies on LinkedIn or by emailing [email protected].

You can find out more about Amdea at https://www.amdea.org.uk/

You can find out more about Joel La Rosa at https://joellarosadesign.co.uk/

DESERTED ISLAND DISCS

Paul chose Boys of Summer by Don Henley

https://youtu.be/gb1wYslTBk8

Joel chose Retrograde by James Blake

https://youtu.be/6p6PcFFUm5I

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This is a special episode looking a really interesting initiative that is trying to address an issue that – before the coronavirus – was cited by a survey of kbbreview retailers to be the biggest problem facing their business, and that’s quality installations.

We’ve got Damian Walters back from the British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom Installers (BiKBBI) and he is telling us about ‘Protected’, a scheme that aims to set up a new way for consumers and retailers to interact with installers that protects everyone’s interests along the way.

And at a time when many retailers are looking at how their businesses might function after the lockdown finishes, it’s a really interesting idea.

You can find out more by going to protectmyinstall.co.uk/retailers or by calling 0800 999 1905

You can listen to The Kitchen & Bathroom Design Podcast by going to podcast.kbbreview.com or by searching ‘kitchen and bathroom design’ in your podcast app.

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This is episode 16 and we’re back after a short break.

Firstly we have Darren Walker from Laings in Inverurie in Scotland – a fantastic business that does kitchen s and bathrooms but actually won both the Bathrooms Retailer of the Year AND Bathroom Showroom of the Year at our awards back at the start of March.

So really interesting to hear his perspective on everything that is happening.

Then we’ve got David Knight, who is the MD of premium appliance brand VZug in the UK. They pulled out of the UK market a couple of years ago because of Brexit uncertainty, but now they’re coming back in the middle of the coronavirus situation – so we’ll hear just how they plan to do it.

Also as always, we want to know how you’re doing? Please get in touch with us if you’ve got any interesting points of views or stories from the KBB front line.

You can find host Andrew Davies on LinkedIn or email him at [email protected].

You can find The Kitchen & Bathroom Design Podcast by searching ‘kitchen and bathroom design’ in your podcast app or by going to podcast.kbbreview.com

You can find Darren Walker on LinkedIn and find out about more about Laings at https://www.laings.com/

You can find David Knight on LinkedIn and find out more about VZug at https://www.vzug.com/gb/en/home

DESERTED KITCHEN ISLAND DISCS

Darren’s Deserted Kitchen Island Disc choice was Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen

https://youtu.be/HgzGwKwLmgM

David’s Deserted Kitchen Island Disc choice was True Faith by New Order

https://youtu.be/mfI1S0PKJR8

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This is episode 15 and it’s another corker.

First up we’re going to talk marketing again, this time with expert Nadine De Chenu from NR Media and she’s talking about using the time you have to plan marketing goals for the future.

And then we have Tom Reynolds, the chief executive of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association, and he’s got some really interesting points about how that side of the sector is being affected by all this.

Also as always, we want to know how you’re doing? Please get in touch with us if you’ve got any interesting points of views or stories from the KBB front line.

You can find host Andrew Davies on LinkedIn or email him at [email protected].

You can find The Kitchen & Bathroom Design Podcast by searching ‘kitchen and bathroom design’ in your podcast app or by going to podcast.kbbreview.com

You can find Nadine de Chenu on LinkedIn and find out about more about her company at https://www.nrmediaservices.co.uk/

You can find Tom Reynolds on LinkedIn and find out more about the work of the BMA and the Bathroom Academy at https://bathroom-association.org.uk/

DESERTED KITCHEN ISLAND DISCS

Nadine’s Deserted Kitchen Island Disc choice was You’ve Got The Love by Florence and the Machine

https://youtu.be/PQZhN65vq9E

Tom’s Deserted Kitchen Island Disc choice was Movin’ On Up by Primal Scream

https://youtu.be/SnkjvECEQr4

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This is episode 14, we hope you all had a great Easter break.

Great guest today to kick off the new week – Matthew Brown is from retail experience agency Echochamber.

We’ve talked a lot about the specifics of kitchen and bathroom retailing in these podcasts but Matthew is an expert in the wider retail sector and his insights and thoughts on what the coronavirus situation means for retail in general – and big ticket retail - is absolutely fascinating.

As always, we want to know how you’re doing? How are you coping? How are you spending your time constructively?

We’d love to hear from any of you who have really had positive engagement with new potential clients via your social media or any other digital channels. We’d really like to get you on the podcast to tell your story.

You can find host Andrew Davies on LinkedIn or email him at [email protected].

You can find our other podcast - The Kitchen & Bathroom Design Podcast  - by searching ‘kitchen and bathroom design’ in your podcast app or by going to podcast.kbbreview.com

You can find Matthew Brown on LinkedIn and find out about more about him at www.echochamber.com

DESERTED KITCHEN ISLAND DISCS

Matthew’s Deserted Kitchen Island Disc choice was Don’t Worry, Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin

https://youtu.be/d-diB65scQU

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This is episode 13, unlucky for some but not for you jammy listeners who get to hear from a couple of great guests today.

First up, we’ve got Mark Butler from Butler Interiors in the North West, very experienced independent retailer and he’s giving us a very candid view on how he’s planning for the other side of the current situation

And then we’ve got David Woolcott, he’s the managing director for the UK and Europe at Fisher & Paykel, and we’re going about how he can maintain positive momentum with the growth of his brand, very interesting stuff

As always, we’d like to know what you’re up to? If you’ve got an interesting story to tell or positive point to make, perhaps you’d like to be a guest on the podcast? 

Find host Andrew Davies on LinkedIn  or email him at [email protected] 

You can find The Kitchen & Bathroom Design Podcast by searching ‘kitchen and bathroom design’ in your podcast app or by going to podcast.kbbreview.com

You can find Mark Butler on LinkedIn and find out about more about him at https://butlerinteriors.co.uk/

You can find David Woolcott on LinkedIn and find out more about Fisher & Paykel at https://www.fisherpaykel.com/uk.html

DESERTED KITCHEN ISLAND DISCS

Mark’s Deserted Kitchen Island Disc choice was Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen

https://youtu.be/HgzGwKwLmgM

David’s Deserted Kitchen Island Disc choice was Right By Your Side by James Morrison

https://youtu.be/molbrZNeukM

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This is episode 12 of the kbbreview Podcast.

Today we’re kicking off with Graham Jackson, he’s a retail consultant with a long background in all kinds of retail but he’s best known in this sector for the time he spent at Bell of Northampton. His insight into not just where we are, but what retailers should be doing right now to make the most of their time is invaluable.

And then we’ve got Kevin Carr, the UK sales director at InSinkErator. His is a truly global company so what is it doing to manage the situation, plan for the future and also get the tone of messaging right.

As always, I’d like to know what you’re up to? Get in touch if you’d started any new creative marketing using video or social media, I’d love to share it.

You can find host Andrew Davies on LinkedIn or email him at [email protected].

You can find The Kitchen & Bathroom Design Podcast by searching ‘kitchen and bathroom design’ in your podcast app or by going to podcast.kbbreview.com

You can find Graham Jackson on LinkedIn and find out about more about him at https://www.thegjconsultancy.com/

You can find Kevin Carr on LinkedIn and find out more about InSinkErator at https://insinkerator.emerson.com/en-gb

DESERTED KITCHEN ISLAND DISCS

Graham’s Deserted Kitchen Island Disc choice was Goddamn Right It’s A Beautiful Day by Eels

https://youtu.be/uSD4vsh1zDA

Kevins’s Deserted Kitchen Island Disc choice was Tainted Love by Soft Cell

https://youtu.be/XZVpR3Pk-r8

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