Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look into why so many are saying they're considering giving up the trade and finding a new career path. Dan Rolfe joins the show to talk about his discontent working in the trade, giving it up and taking a break and his return to Decorating. Jon Graham gives his take on why so many might be struggling to keep working in the trade currently and whether he's ever considered quitting.

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel set up some scenarios they've faced and discuss ways in which they've solved them.

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Sian Francis, Who talks about the incredible success and rapid growth of her business. Sian talks about her start in Painting & Decorating, How she approached setting up a business, taking on commerical jobs, apprentices, quoting, paints, social media, DIY SOS and so much more!

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk to Decorators about how to predict your timeline and plot out a timeline accurately on jobs. Joel and Todd talk about the trial and error, what you communicate to clients, how to handle overrun and also ask guests about their tips and advice for getting this right. Guests: Jason Savage & Sean Kelly.

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Decorators to talk about their worst mistakes and how they solved them. Joel and Todd also share their own and what they've done to avoid them happening again. Guests: Ryan Painter & Ashley Woodcock.

Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall talk to Decorators about their working habits and practices. This means everything from prep work and taking time for quotes/estimates to bringing lunch and how clean the back of the van is! Guests include: Sian Francis & Wesley Knight.

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk ask decorators to share some of the bizarre stories they have from working in domestic properties over the years. Guests include: Jen Gardner AKA Jen The Decorator, Joanna Ramirez AKA Decor By Jo & Bryan Dennett from LF Dennett & Son.

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk to fellow Decorator, Joe Hunt, about the challenges he had trying to become qualified, finding training options that worked for him and the struggle to find someone to take him on. Joel and Todd talk about why it's such a tough leap for a small business owner to take someone on and there's advice for anyone looking to stand out.

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look into a range of options for vehicles best suited to the trade. Carl Brookes from Trade Vans UK talks about the vehicle types and makes that he feels are best for Decorators and gives his ultimate top three to look into. Chris Ordinaire talks about his approach to having a van for his work on the brushes and fellow Fix Radio Presenter, Todd Glister talks about buying versus leasing and which option he feels is best for tradespeople.

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel discuss the things they would never do in the trade and also invite two Decorators to join them and share their own exmaples. Guests include: Peter Clark & Andy Hamilton (AR Decor)