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Trades Talk Theatre is a dedicated theatre where you can hear from your fellow tradies. Brought to you as a joint initiative by Painting & Decorating Show, InstallerSHOW and Professional Woodworking Expo, it brings together people with boots on the ground to share honest, practical insight on the issues that matter most right now.
Every session is focused on real-world advice you can put into action straight away, helping you work smarter, save time, and improve your margins.
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Britain's tradespeople keep the country running - but who's actually asking them how it's going? In partnership with Lyrical Comms and Installer Show, Powered Now surveyed thousands of UK tradespeople …Speakers
14:00
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How I built a creative business from scratch, and what I’d do differently now.Speakers
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Taking the leap from working alone to employing staff. When to make your first hire – the financial and workload signals that it's time. Managing people for the first time: culture, expectations and a …
15:00
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Why installing in your own home can make you the local expert. This session will cover: The benefits of mastering the heat pump install in your own home - to build customer trust and confidence. Wh …
16:00
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This session looks at how decorators can turn everyday jobs into powerful marketing content. What kinds of posts attract attention and generate enquiries. Simple ways to photograph and film your work …
11:00
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Building the next generation while strengthening your business. Finding the right apprentice: recruitment tips and what to look for beyond qualifications. Training, mentoring and retention – turning a …
12:00
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Charging properly for your skills and time. Calculating your true costs - materials, overheads, labour and downtime. Avoiding under-pricing and competing only on price. Presenting quotes professionall …
13:00
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Join us for this first ever LIVE edition of The Talking Tradesman Podcast.Chairperson
14:00
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Hear from the campaigners about the latest achievements and also find out how to get involved and make a difference in your local area.
15:00
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Exploring how the trades are using platforms like Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn to turn everyday projects into new business opportunities. Which platforms work best for tradespeople - and how to choo …
11:00
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How tradespeople can stand out in a crowded market. Why branding matters even for small local trade businesses. Social media, vans, uniforms and websites – turning everyday visibility into marketing. …
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Careers in the trade are increasingly starting to be seen as the way forward – but what do Gen Z really think about joining the trade? Has the rise of influencers in the trade shifted perceptions for …Speakers
13:00
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The right tools can dramatically speed up work while improving the final result. This session explores the gear tradespeople swear by to boost efficiency and quality. Time-saving tools and kit that ex …