Brothers of the Brush

Brothers of the Brush

Brothers of the Brush is the first international show to arrive at PCA. Hosted by the English Master Decorator, Chris Kerfoot, this show consists of interviews with numerous decorators from across the world to acquire real-life business experiences and guidance from the source.

This could be your next step in your global expansion. Don't miss out on each episode made by decorators for decorators.

Who is Chris? Since 1989, Chris Kerfoot has been a reliable and consistent Painter and Decorator. His company, which is based in East Yorkshire, England, provides top-notch painting, decorating, and spraying services for both residential and commercial clients.

Brothers of the Brush
  • The Best Accounting Software

    After searching for tutorials on YouTube for "MTD" making tax digitally compliant and Quickbooks, I stumbled across Aaron Patrick by pure chance.

    Aaron, otherwise known by his handle "that Quickbooks Guy" has some amazing content that makes using QuickBooks less daunting for beginners. I follow...

  • Advice for People in the Trades

    We sit down with the multi-award winning (as he won yet another award the very day this episode was released) legend that is Mark Hutchinson.

    Originally a London Boy now based out of Norfolk. A fantastic down-to-earth, individual. Mark shares some pearls of wisdom and advice for people in the t...

  • The Impact of Social Surfing

    In this episode of brothers of the brush, we're back with John Bugden. Based out of Maidstone, Kent, John will be no stranger to any of you on socials with his informative videos on processes and tips.

    Join us as delve into various topics such as:

    Lost time social surfing
    Working with partner
    ...

  • The Elusive Art of Saying NO

    In this episode of brothers of the brush, we're back a genuine fella Danny Lightbown of DRL Decorating.

    So you know the score by now! Kick back, grab your headphones get yourself a brew because its a long one and join us in this honest and frank chat where we delve into various topics such as

    ...

  • Bouncing Back in Trades

    I catch up with the bearded wonder Brendan of BSA Decor in this episode of Brothers of the Brush. All traders experience terrible days. Never, ever allow a poor day to cost you more than a typical profitable day would.
    Brendan has returned to the trade after taking a break. He is unquestionably p...

  • Know Your WORTH

    In this episode of brothers of the brush, we revisit a previous guest to see what they've been up to. I catch up with Jamie, owner, and operator of the Abode training academy.
    This time around we see what's been occurring for Jamie since our last chat back in June 2020. Amongst other things we d...

  • The Apprenticeship Model

    In this episode of brothers of the brush, we're back, to chat with Carl Saxby, of Saxby Decorating. Carl is based out of Ely, Cambridgeshire. It's a real pleasure to talk to Carl as he's a down-to-earth, humble, that happens to turn quality work out!
    Join us as we delve into various topics such ...

  • Re-Visit with James Lyons

    In this week's Bobcast, I revisit a previous guest to see what they've been up to. In this episode, I catch up with James Lyons, from over in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland. James was way back on one of the first in March 2020. I catch up with James to see what's been happening two years on, among...

  • Setting Customer Expectations

    In this week's bobcast, I chat with Matt Wratten of Prime Finish Cambridge., Obviously based out of Cambridge, Matt is a regular for turning out pristine hand-finished kitchens. Join us as we discuss the likes of:

    Learning business, self-education Run-ins with taxman Managing staff, time, and cu...

  • Re-Visit with Lord Hart Decorating

    In this week's Bobcast, I revisit a previous guest to see what they've been up to. In this one, I catch up with Chris "Lord " Hart, who was one of the first guests we first had back in April 2020. This time around we see what's been occurring for Craig, amongst other things we discuss.

    Friends d...

  • Bar BoB 13th July 2022

    Join Scott & me as we bring you these bonus episodes of Bar BoB. Where we are joined by various guests that drop in to chat relevant topics, chat crap, and generally get stuff off their chest in a bar-like atmosphere. If you ever fancy dropping by look out for the notifications on brothers of the...

  • Innovative Wesley "Wes" Knight

    In this week's episode, I finally get to sit down and chat with the innovations legend and thoroughly all round nice chap that is Wes Knight. Based out of Kent, Wes is probably most well known for his shiny doors, along with his ideas for getting around awkward tasks. Join me as we discuss

    Worki...

  • Missing Red Flags

    The "lost episode", recorded back in November 2021, was lost on a faulty hard drive. I massive apologize to Darren on this one. Luckily we've managed to salvage it!
    In this week's Bobcast, I sit down with Darren Smith of DMS Painting based out of Essex. Join us as we mull over

    Missing red flags...

  • Bar BoB 28th May 2022

    Join Scott & me as we bring you these bonus episodes of Bar BoB. Where we are joined by various guests that drop in to chat about relevant topics and generally get stuff off their chest in a bar-like atmosphere.

    If you ever fancy dropping by look out for the notifications on brothers of the bru...

  • Building Business Foundations

    In this week's bobcast (one I've been looking forward to), I catch up with a top fella and all-around nice chap along with being a fellow Yorkshire-man, Russ Whittaker. Russ is based in Sheffield where he can be found at the helm, churning out the quality work of his company Russ Whittaker Decora...

  • Bar BoB 14th May 2022

    Something for the weekend? just for all, you weekend warriors, keep you going!

    Join Scott & me as we bring you these bonus episodes of Bar BoB. Where we are joined by various guests that drop in to chat relevant topics, chat crap, and generally get stuff off their chest in a bar-like atmosphere....

  • Over-Promise & Under-Deliver

    In this week's Bobcast, we have another first. We revisit previous guests to see what they've been up to. In this one, we catch up with Craig Knight based down in Wiltshire, who we first had back in September 2020.
    This time around we see what's been occurring for Craig, amongst other things we ...

  • Selling your skills

    In this week's episode, I sit down, literally after a pub lunch :-) with Andy Stewart (Marketing Manager) of Chemfix UK. Amongst vast amounts of other products, Chemfix produces other things such as Metolux two-part fillers and the ever-popular Timbabuild epoxy repair resin. There is a bit of bac...

  • Building a Business with Fearlessness

    We're back, back with another Bobcast! In this week's bobcast, I chat with another very laid-back and chilled fellow, Mike Stojsavljević of MESpainting & Decorating, based out of Hertfordshire. Join us as we discuss the likes of

    -Building a Business
    -Taking Your Wife's Surname
    -Going above and b...

  • Invest in Yourself

    And, we are back on a roll! In this week's bobcast, I got the opportunity to chat with the thoroughly nice chap that is Will Kirk. Will is based down in Maidenhead, Berkshire. really enjoyed this one as Will was so laid back and a pleasure to chat to.

    Join us as we discuss the likes of
    * Upping...

  • Stumping Up Wages

    In this week's episode, the first one back after a short hiatus, I get to sit down with Jack Woolterton of JGW Painting based out of Sydney Australia.

    Where we discuss:
    -"The" notorious work-life balance
    -Stumping up wages when cash flow is suffering
    - The importance of building relationships....

  • Bar BoB Christmas 2021

    Just a little something for you guys at Christmas!

    Join Scott & me as we bring you these bonus episodes of Bar BoB. Where we are joined by various guests that drop in to chat relevant topics, shooting the shit, and generally getting stuff off their chest in a bar-like atmosphere. If you ever fan...

  • Bar BoB December 2021

    Something for the weekend? just for all you weekned warriors!

    Join Scott & me as we bring you these bonus episodes of Bar BoB. Where we are joined by various guests that drop in to chat relevant topics, shooting the shit, and generally getting stuff off their chest in a bar-like atmosphere. If y...

  • Bar BoB November 2021

    Join Scott & me as we bring you these bonus episodes of Bar BoB. Where we are joined by various guests that drop in to chat relevant topics, shoot the foolishness, and generally get stuff off their chest in a bar-like atmosphere. If you ever fancy dropping by look out for the zoom links on brothe...