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Brush Wizards Podcast

Gary Proctor
Brush Wizards
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Personal Development
Decorating
Trades
Mental Health
Grief
Burnout
Spraying (decor)
Mindset
Family Business
Polyvine
Decorative Effects
Future Self
Wellness
ADHD
Brush Wizards Podcast
Social Media
Apprenticeship
Spray Dogs

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

What if many of the challenges you face today actually started in childhood?

In this episode, I sit down with Jackie Cooper to explore how our early experiences shape the way we think, feel and behave as adults.

We discuss limiting beliefs, emotion... more

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What gives life meaning?

In this episode I sit down with decorator Aaron Griffin for one of the most thought provoking conversations we've ever had on the Brush Wizards Podcast.

We talk about Aaron's journey from youth worker to decorator, adopting... more

In this heartfelt episode, Cognitive Hypnotherapist Heather Sinfield shares how personal tragedy led her to dedicate her life to helping others navigate grief, loss and emotional trauma.

Heather discusses the realities of bereavement, the importance... more

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In this episode of The Brush Wizards Podcast, Gary Proctor is joined by Kim Searle for a fascinating conversation about mindset, anxiety, self worth and the hidden programming that shapes our lives.

Together they explore how childhood experiences ca... more

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In this powerful episode of The Brush Wizards Podcast, we sit down with Steve Willicott, founder of Uncle Matt’s Hats, to talk openly about mental health, isolation, grief and why community matters more than ever.

What started as a simple idea has g... more

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Gene Fulton is back on the Brush Wizards Podcast 🔥

This episode is packed with honest conversations around pricing, confidence, earning more money, client communication and building a decorating business properly.

We talk about:

🎯 Charging proper... more

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In this episode, John talks through his journey from school into the corporate world and then into painting and decorating.

We cover building a business, understanding value, and why knowing your worth matters in the trade.

The conversation also to... more

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In this episode, Joff Talbot talks about his journey from youth work into painting and decorating, and how mindset and personal growth have played a big role along the way.

We cover learning the trade, building confidence, and dealing with challenge... more

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Recent Guests

Heather Sinfield
Specialist in loss and bereavement; trained in cognitive hypnotherapy
Quest Institute (training in cognitive hypnotherapy)
Episode: Ep23 - Finding Hope After Loss: Heather Sinfield on Grief, Bereavement & Misophonia
Kim Searle
Mindset coach and cognitive hypnotherapist who has worked with tradies
Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapy / Mindset Coach
Episode: Ep22 - Kim Searle | Mindset, Anxiety, Self Worth & The Hidden Programming Behind Success
Steve Willicott
Founder of Uncle Matt's Hats, mental health advocate
Uncle Matt's Hats
Episode: Ep21 - Steve Willicott | Uncle Matt’s Hats, Mental Health & The Power of Community
Gene Fulton
Decorator and returning guest known for speaking about earning more in decorating
Independent decorator
Episode: Ep20 - How To Earn £400 A Day As A Decorator | Gene Fulton Returns
John Watts
Decorator and business owner known for multi-skilling and hands-on leadership
H2H Decorating and H2H Geordie
Episode: Ep19 - From Aerospace to Decorating, Building a Business and Knowing Your Worth with John
Joff Talbot
Founder of LifeWise; painter and decorating professional
LifeWise; Even Flow (St. Albans)
Episode: Ep18 - From Youth Work to Decorating, Mindset and Personal Growth with Joff Talbot
Gareth Thompson
Spray Dogs founder and decorating professional
Spray Dogs
Episode: Ep17 - Gareth Thompson on Spray Dogs, kitchen spraying and 40 years in decorating
Tim Blake
Self-employed decorator, wallpaper specialist, former postman
Independent decorator
Episode: Ep15 - From Postman to Decorator | Tim Blake on Working Alone, Wallpaper and Building a Trade Business
Gary Marsh
Decorator with 30 years' self-employment and wallpaper expertise
Episode: Ep14 - Why I Avoid Builders After 30 Years in the Trade | Gary Marsh

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Gary Proctor
Host of Brush Wizards Podcast

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Ep14 - Why I Avoid Builders After 30 Years in the Trade | Gary Marsh
Q: Why do you value employing staff over subcontracting?
Employing two younger lads gives reliability, consistency, and loyalty; it also stabilizes cash flow and reduces the risk of projects falling through when you need people available, which is harder to achieve with subs who may float between jobs.
Ep14 - Why I Avoid Builders After 30 Years in the Trade | Gary Marsh
Q: How did you get into decorating as a career?
I left school with the plan to go to Caterham College, but halfway through decided to pursue the building trade after meeting on a local YTS CITB scheme, which led me into a three- to four-year apprenticeship and ultimately a long career in decorating.
Ep9 - From Croupier to Decorative Artist | Lesley Anne Kinney’s Journey into High End Finishes
Q: How did you grow your decorative finishes business after returning to the UK from America?
She built the business gradually, doing part-time work while learning from strong painters in America, then expanded as demand grew, often collaborating with base painters and focusing on glazing and finishing work as a core service.
Ep9 - From Croupier to Decorative Artist | Lesley Anne Kinney’s Journey into High End Finishes
Q: What sparked your transition from croupier to decorative finishes?
A master decorator offered a week-long studio course and, after smelling the oil-based finishes, she felt a sense of home and a clear pull toward wood graining, gilding, and marbling which led her to pursue it further.
Ep19 - From Aerospace to Decorating, Building a Business and Knowing Your Worth with John
Q: What made you want to get involved with the DIY SOS type projects and help people through decorating.
John explains that helping others gives him good karma and that the experience expands his network and work opportunities, while reinforcing the value of using quality products and coordinating teams effectively.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brush Wizards Podcast

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

A UK-focused series for painters, decorators, and trades professionals that blends practical business advice with mindset, wellness, and community-building. Across episodes, listeners hear hard-wwon lessons on pricing, onboarding higher-paying clients, and sustainable income, alongside conversations about mental health, burnout, sobriety, ADHD, and personal growth. The show also highlights trade networks, apprenticeships, youth involvement, and product innovations, often featuring founders, decorators turned entrepreneurs, and industry advocates who share actionable strategies, real-world anecdotes, and resources for community support. Notably, guests frequently come from hands-on trades, manufacturing, and coaching spaces, with a strong em... more

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1. Heather Sinfield
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3. Steve Willicott
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7. Gareth Thompson
8. Tim Blake

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