Is It Easier Or Harder To Join The Trade Nowadays?
The Painting and Decorating Show
Tuesday, 30 September 2025 - 35 minutes
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk to fellow Decorator, Joe Hunt, about the challenges he had trying to become qualified, finding training options that worked for him and the struggle to find someone to take him on. Joel and Todd talk about why it's such a tough leap for a small business owner to take someone on and there's advice for anyone looking to stand out.
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