Episode #089 | Callum Foy

In this ep, Steve sits down with Callum Foy, director of a commercial fit-out business and host of the SQFT-Stories Podcast, to discuss the realities of running a construction company in today's market.

The pair discuss day rates, consequences of non-payment, content creation & transparency in construction, and burnout, resilience & mental health.

🔵 Connect with Callum on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/callum-foy-87a306179/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/R5yTQyinpSo

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uDFEXGFOD6uS5uM12593g?si=dv_3oT32TDKW2xjMQZbNaQ

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-uk-construction-is-broken-fit-out-non-payment-ai/id1778487912?i=1000776894811

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro! Fit-out Company from Bournemouth, state of construction & typical day rates?

10:52 Construction Content Creation: Why are we scared to be transparent? + Next Gen

22:15 Why is UK construction the way it is? Pressures, Payments, Transparency, Ai.

42:14 How Callum got into podcasting + How to monetise it & Why we do this Podcast!

01:01:51 Why Steve burned out & How he remains positive around a dark subject

01:11:19 Talking direct to construction people dealing with struggles (Non-Payments)

01:20:45 Big companies scamming workers - Construction Financial Faults

01:26:32 What’s next for Cal? Podcasting & Why it’s beneficial + Our Top Episodes

01:36:55 What running a fit-out firm is like & Final Comments

01:41:38 Outro

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Episode #088 | Shannon Sullivan

Emetophobia is the fear of throwing up, or anything to do with the action. It affects thousands of people, and many don't realise or even believe that recovery is possible.

Today, Shannon Sullivan is here to share how she overcame emetophobia, before becoming a coach to help others transform their lives using the same proven programme.

The pair also explore how anxiety, OCD, depression and other mental health struggles are often connected, and how recovery is possible.

⚪ Follow Shannon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrive.with.shannon.s?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/m0z6D2JdW7g

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/32NKH7YIvKNmE364LWdYPM?si=tOnRxy81SBuMtvLE2GTKDg

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-with-emetophobia-a-proven-path-to/id1778487912?i=1000775946223

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro! Who is Shannon & Why she does what she does

06:00 Shannon’s story: What is her programme & how does it work?

20:32 Who is the programme for, how long is it? + Success Stories

27:42 Cake Baking & Mental Health Coaching: How it started

36:27 What is common between clients? + “It’s not ok to not be okay..?”

43:17 ‘Thrive’ gone global: Coaches all over the world + school system integration?

45:09 Cake baking tips! + How to find Shannon & Final Comments

51:09 Outro!

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Episode #087 | Aaron Robbins

Construction has one of the lowest productivity rates of any industry... but why?

In this ep, we welcome Aaron Robbins to discuss his research on why construction continues to struggle with productivity, workplace culture, wellbeing and attracting the next generation.

The pair also discuss the issue of apprentices being dropped, quantity surveying, Envac systems & procurement and why learning to adopt a positive attitude can be paramount to change.

🔵 Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-robbins-283a5b141/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/jmBNU2Wja_0

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XguGLdEIFj7b9AGJ47Xlz?si=jMoLuD2WQ4OH9oDDfEPfbw

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/construction-has-the-worst-productivity-how-can-we/id1778487912?i=1000774995885

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro! Working in Procurement with L&Q + What is an Envac System?

06:07 How Aaron got into QS-ing + Lack of work? Apprentices being dropped?

10:53 Padel vs Pickleball???

12:52 Productivity in construction: Why it’s the worst industry for it

24:55 Effect of HardestGeezer running Africa + Ross Edgeley Swimming the UK

30:05 How are we going to increase productivity & wellbeing in construction? + Cultures

47:30 Treating Mental Health in the wrong ways: Let’s be positive

52:27 Final Comments: What’s coming up & Women in Construction

57:59 Outro!

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