The Build Up Podcast
Podcast Description
If you're a builder running your own company – or thinking about taking the leap – Build Up is the podcast built for you. Brought to you by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and hosted by fellow builders David Gutierrez (Nest Building Group) and Aidan Cropper (IPSUM UK Ltd) joined by our anchor Amy Voce, each episode dives into the real-world challenges of running a building business in the UK.
From finding clients and building trust, to getting your branding right, managing cashflow and looking after your mental health – we cover what really matters when you’re juggling jobs, teams, and business growth.
- Hear straight-talking tips from builders and industry experts
- Get practical advice you can use
- Learn what’s worked – and what hasn’t
- Episodes designed to fit into your busy day
Brought to you by the FMB, this is the podcast that helps you build your business while you’re building everything else.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers essential topics such as marketing strategies for builders, financial management including cashflow and payment issues, client relationship building, and mental health in the construction industry. A notable episode discusses marketing tactics that can help attract clients, while another delves into managing finances effectively and handling late payments, providing listeners with actionable advice tailored for small and medium-sized construction businesses.
If you’re a builder running your own company – or thinking about taking the leap – Build Up is the podcast built for you. Brought to you by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and hosted by fellow builders David Gutierrez (Nest Building Group) and Aidan Cropper (IPSUM UK Ltd) joined by our anchor Amy Voce, each episode dives into the real-world challenges of running a building business in the UK.
From finding clients and building trust, to getting your branding right, managing cashflow and looking after your mental health – we cover what really matters when you’re juggling jobs, teams, and business growth.
– Hear straight-talking tips from builders and industry experts
– Get practical advice you can use
– Learn what’s worked – and what hasn’t
– Episodes designed to fit into your busy day
Brought to you by the FMB, this is the podcast that helps you build your business while you’re building everything else.
To learn about FMB membership, visit fmb.org.uk/membership.
What role can builders play beyond delivering the job? In this episode of the Build Up podcast, we look at how good construction can improve homes, support communities and still make commercial sense.
Reza Yunis and Kaleem Ghani from Redbrickz share how they’re raising standards in transitional housing, refurbishing existing buildings and creating better places for people to live. It’s a practical conversation about quality, purpose and the wider impact builders can have through their work.
You’ll learn:
- How better homes can improve people’s lives
- Why raising standards in existing buildings matter
- How community-focused work can support business growth
- Where builders can start if they want to do more locally
Hosts: David Gutierrez, Aidan Cropper
Anchor: Amy Voce
Guests: Reza Yunis, Redbrickz Property Management Ltd;
Kaleem Ghani, Redbrickz Property Management Ltd
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