Episodes

  • Taking Risks & What Ifs

    Taking Risks & What Ifs
    Jan 12 2026
    Robin Clevett invites Carpenters to join him and talk about what if moments, forks in the road and the times they've taken risks and bet on themselves professionally. Robin also asks about the risks we're not willing to take and also touches on his own examples. Guests: Kevin Page & Sean Matthews
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    34 mins
  • What Might Define 2026 For Carpentry & Construction?

    What Might Define 2026 For Carpentry & Construction?
    Jan 5 2026
    Robin Clevett looks into what might define the year ahead for many in Carpentry, Joinery & Construction. Allen Burt shares his thoughts from a Carpentry/Joinery perspective, Robin brings you a few ideas of what to focus on for the year ahead. House Builder, Jack Auletta joins the show to discuss construction in general, the budget, what he's heard from his Carpenters and how business was for him last year as well as what the year ahead holds for his business.
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    30 mins
  • Another Look Into Potential Apprenticeship Reforms

    Another Look Into Potential Apprenticeship Reforms
    Dec 15 2025
    Robin Clevett looks into the proposed reforms to appentieshoips once again. Guests include: James Filus from the Institute of Carpenters/Director of the National Association of Shopfitters & Interior Contractors and Carl Shaw - Assistant Principal at Tameside College.
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    45 mins
  • Robin Clevett Chats To Derek Barrett About His Work, Business, Social Media & More!

    Robin Clevett Chats To Derek Barrett About His Work, Business, Social Media & More!
    Dec 8 2025
    Robin Clevett is joined by Derek Barrett from Derek Barrett Design to discuss his experiences in the trade and his approach to running his business. Derek talks about why he decides to create a lot of what he's working with in-house, Derek also talks about finding & training people to work with him, experiences on social media, use of technology & more.
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    43 mins
  • Why An 8 Month Apprenticeship Would Be Disastrous For The Trade

    Why An 8 Month Apprenticeship Would Be Disastrous For The Trade
    Dec 1 2025
    Robin Clevett looks into what's currently happening with regards to Skills England's plans to reduce apprenticeships to just 8 months in duration. Robin shares his initial reaction and talks to Helen Hewitt, CEO of the British Woodworking Federation. The BWF have formed a coalition with other trade bodies to fight against planned reforms and talks in detail about the journey they've been on with this and why it would be such a bad decision.
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    45 mins
  • GM Haus Discuss Tool Theft, Working With Architects & Share Thoughts On The Trade!

    GM Haus Discuss Tool Theft, Working With Architects & Share Thoughts On The Trade!
    Nov 24 2025
    Samuel Gough and Nathan McCartney from GM Haus return to share some thoughts about the wider industry and talk more about their working practices. Robin also asks them to take part in some fill in the blank and word association exercises about the trade.
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    55 mins
  • Robin Clevett Chats To GM Haus About Their Business Success So Far...

    Robin Clevett Chats To GM Haus About Their Business Success So Far...
    Nov 17 2025
    Robin Clevett is joined by Nathan McCartney & Samuel Gough about their Cornwall based business GM Haus, the projects they take on and the success they've experienced over the past four or five years. Samuel and Nathan talk about their upbringing and family legacy in construction as well as learning their craft and going into business together. There's also conversations about subbies, notable projects and the day to day of running GM Haus.
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    34 mins
  • Best & Worst Days & Jobs EVER!

    Best & Worst Days & Jobs EVER!
    Nov 10 2025
    Robin Clevett talks to Carpenters about their best and worst all-time jobs and what some of the worst individual days and moments on the tools as well. Guests: John Argyle, Jason Joyce & Sean Matthews.
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    39 mins