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Brush Wizards Podcast

Gary Proctor
Brush Wizards
Polyvine
Mental Health
Grief
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Personal Development
Trades
Decorating
Bradite
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Anxiety
Brewers Decorator Centres
Burnout
Mindset
Spraying (decor)
United Kingdom
One Can
Uncle Matt's Hats
Spray Dogs
Spray Equipment

Powered by Brewers Decorator Centres. The Brush Wizards Podcast connects UK painters and decorators through real conversations, events and trade partnerships. Hosted by Gary Proctor, the show brings together decorators, merchants, brands and industry leaders to explore the trade, business, mindset and community behind painting and decorating. If you paint for a living, this is where you stay conne... more

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Latest Episodes

How do you launch a completely new paint brand into an already crowded industry — and make it stand out?

I sat down with Rob Green, co-founder of COAT Paints, to find out.

COAT shipped its first tin of paint six years ago, after Rob and his co-foun... more

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I sat down with painter and decorator Gail Howes for a really relatable chat about something I think loads of us struggle with.

You can be bloody good at decorating, have plenty of work coming in and still find the actual business side difficult.

G... more

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How do you go from selling a couple of paint brushes from a staircase to building one of the best-known online businesses in the decorating trade?

This week I'm joined by Megan from My Paintbrush for the story behind the business.

My Paintbrush too... more

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Why can a colour look amazing on a colour card… and completely wrong once it's on the wall?

This week on the Brush Wizards Podcast, I'm joined by qualified colour consultant Jane Holland for a fascinating conversation about something most of us deco... more

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Recent Guests

Gail Howes
Painter and decorator, business owner
Independent painter and decorator
Episode: Ep34 - Good at Decorating… But What About the Business Side? | Gail Howes
Jane Holland
Color consultant
Independent color consultant
Episode: Ep32 - Are You Choosing Paint Colours All Wrong? | Colour Consultant Jane Holland
Sarah Ariss
Hypnotherapist
Quest Institute
Episode: Ep31 - Why Do We Worry When Nothing’s Actually Wrong? | Sarah Ariss
Ian Wells
Representative from Polyvine
Polyvine
Episode: Ep30 - Polyvine’s New 2K-POLY86 – Their Toughest Water-Based Varnish Yet
Kevin Jackson
Painter with ~22 years experience; grandfather of Ted; charity fundraiser for Birmingham Children's Hospital
Self-employed painter
Episode: Ep29 - Kevin Jackson | The Decorator Giving Back to Birmingham Children’s Hospital
John Paul Gowland
Decorator and entrepreneur featured on social media
Independent decorator, social media creator
Episode: Ep28 - John Paul Gowland | How Personality, Social Media & 'Slap It On Bosch!' Built a Thriving Decorating Business
Robin Waite
Owner of Fearless Business, best-selling author, keynote speaker
Fearless Business
Episode: Ep27 - Why Most Decorators Stay Broke (And How to Change It) | Robin Waite
Steve Macfarlane
Owner of a decorating business specializing in heritage restorations and spraying
Self-employed decorating business
Episode: Ep26 - How Steven Macfarlane Built a 12-Person Decorating Business in Just 2½ Years
Jackie Cooper
Transformation coach focusing on childhood origins of behavior and energy
Cooper Transformations
Episode: Ep25 - Why We Think, Feel and React the Way We Do | Jackie Cooper

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Gary Proctor
Host of the Brush Wizards Podcast, connected to Brush Wizards network and Brewers Decorator Centres

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Ep33 - From a Freezing Shed to 60,000 Freddos a Year! | Megan – My Paintbrush
Q: What role did partnerships and training play in your growth?
Partnerships with brands like Mirka and Repair Care, plus investing in training with colleges, helped expand product lines, improve service, and attract younger talent while maintaining family-led values.
Ep33 - From a Freezing Shed to 60,000 Freddos a Year! | Megan – My Paintbrush
Q: How did you start and what was the turning point for My Paintbrush?
We started in a spare bedroom and shed, importing higher-quality brushes and gradually expanding ranges as online sales grew; the turning point was moving into a proper unit and then embracing online channels while maintaining strong customer service.
Ep31 - Why Do We Worry When Nothing’s Actually Wrong? | Sarah Ariss
Q: What about people that like a moan, but don't want to change?
Some individuals resist change due to fixed mindsets; therapy can help them see options, work through fears, and gradually adopt new strategies, though not everyone will choose to change.
Ep31 - Why Do We Worry When Nothing’s Actually Wrong? | Sarah Ariss
Q: How can people change their beliefs around the grind of running a trade and still maintain balance?
People should define how they want life to be, set boundaries, and chunk goals into manageable steps; self-care and structured schedules help prevent burnout while sustaining business growth.
Ep31 - Why Do We Worry When Nothing’s Actually Wrong? | Sarah Ariss
Q: And yeah, what's your take on anxiety?
Anxiety is understood as a set of symptoms that signals the brain's perception of danger, influenced by current stressors and past experiences; therapy can help reframe and cope with these feelings.

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What is Brush Wizards Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the business, mindset, and community of decorators and painters, often blending practical trade tactics with broader professional development and personal well-being. Episodes frequently cover pricing and profitability, client relationships, and scaling a decorating business, alongside lighter or more human topics like color psychology, social media presence, and mental health. A distinctive angle is the frequent emphasis on ethics, mentorship, charity, and community-building within the trades, with guests ranging from seasoned practitioners and coaches to thought leaders in mindset and wellbeing. The format tends to mix actionable strategies (pricing, proposals, workflow) with personal stories and industry context, mak... more

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2. Jane Holland
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