Join Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall as they look back on their early days on the tools. They share the pivotal mistakes, family influences, and formative experiences that defined their careers and shaped who they are today.

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Scottish Decorator from the Highlands, Craig Murphy AKA The Kilted Painter. Craig talks about his experiences filming for Channel 5 TV 'Faking It', where he swapped his paint brushes for make up brushes. Craig talks about learning the skills, the pressure involved, what it was like to shoot a TV show and also the story behind the famous white kilt.

Justine Horne from Justine Lisa Designs & Decorates joins Joel and Todd to tell the story behind a 40m2 mural created for The Royal British Legion Care Home in Broadstairs. Justine describes the work that went into the design process, the collaboration with the scaffolders, her method, paints and products... as well as the reaction from the residents and staff.

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about how far they would go to get even with a customer that messed them about when it comes to payment. They ask fellow decorators, Sean Kelly & Ashley Woodcock to join them and talk about their experiences. Sean shares a shocking story about a customer that knew they didn't have the money to pay him... but still had the work done... Ashley shares an occasion where he actually got revenge on a non-paying customer!

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about what the public are willing to pay for a professional decorators services. They react to a recent viral post that questioned a quote from a decorator, talk with top class Decorator, Chris Ordinaire about his experiences with customers questioning money and also listen to some audio of the public being asked what they're willing to pay for work.

Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall talk about their experiences working through the summer, working in the extreme heat, stories from working through previous summers and give a bit of an update on exteriors and ongoing work.

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Terry from 'A Touch of Colour' who talks openly about his upbringing, stuggles with addiction, crime, ADHD and prison. Terry talks about how after a second stint of prison he finally turned his life around and found amazing success in the decorating trade. Terry also talks about taking on commercial and domestic work, managing a large team, networking and the recent quality of paints.

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about occasions on jobs where they've had little wins and also the times where you need to know when to cut your losses. Joel and Todd both share their own examples and also invite Jon Graham AKA J G Decorator on social media to join them and add to the discussion with some of his own thoughts and examples

Andy Hamilton from AR Decor & Lily Moore join Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel to talk about their experiences together as master and apprentice. Andy talks about how he got Lily started on site, Lily talks about how she got into the trade, they both share their experiences together and talk about how Lily has gone out on her own with great success in these very early stages

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined in the studio by Ryan Painter from Rocket Decorating Services Ltd. Ryan talks about how he got into the trade from working in television. Ryan discusses how his business grew after setting up during lockdown, his notable high end and restoration projects. Ryan also talks about tools, materials and more!