Category: Season 2

We’re delving in to two BIG topics today. We often get asked about the importance of being a qualified or ‘time served’ carpenter so we’re chatting about the current state of woodworking education in the UK in 2018. We’re also discussing women in the construction industry – where are they? These are two huge topics and we’d love to hear your feedback – doubtless we’ll chat more about this in future episodes. Access the aftershow at: https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast

Continue reading “#015: Joinery Education and Women in Construction”

We’re talking about a whole load of little topics today. From buying larger tools and the pros and cons of going second hand, through to cheap tools vs expensive tools and how that impacts your business image. We also chat about air tools, air nailers and Andy has a new shiny CBN grinding wheel. Is it possible to organise drill bits or should we just give up? We’re doing some job pricing in the aftershow. Access the aftershow at: https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast

Continue reading “#014: Cheap Tools vs Pro Tools – Tool Vanity?”

Today we’re talking about the importance of having a business web site and why it should be the hub of your business. We’re also chatting about the dreaded business admin – from tax and accounts through to a very brief overview of our own business structures. Access the aftershow at: https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast

Continue reading “#013: Business Web Site, Tax & Record Keeping”

In today’s show we’re chatting about where to start on bigger carpentry jobs and overcoming analysis paralysis. We discuss waiting lists, typical joinery enquiries and doing work for the rich and famous. We’re also discussing trade waste from a joinery business and what on earth you’re supposed to do with it in the UK. There’s also a bit of industry news, Andy’s Arduino measuring jig, safety glasses and football talk… kind of. Access the aftershow at: https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast

Continue reading “#012: Analysis Paralysis and What To Do With Trade Waste?”

Welcome back to Season 2 of the Measuring Up Podcast! We’ve had a scorchingly hot summer here in the UK, which makes a nice change. Andy talks about his adventures in London and Peter has been upgrading his tech. We’re also chatting about upping our game and the dangers of reading too much in to the YouTube comments. AND we’ve got a brand new Patreon-only exclusive aftershow! Access the aftershow at: https://www.patreon.com/measuringuppodcast

Continue reading “#011: We’re back! Upping Your Game and Don’t Read the Comments!”