The 1840 Podcast

Landscaping, What Do Merchants & Suppliers Think of Each Other? The Impact of Social Media on Children, with Ben Jewell – Holcim

Ben Jewell joins Paul Bullivant to talk about his experiences on both sides of the merchant and supplier fence. 
And, very topically with the news at the moment, Ben also discusses social media and the adverse impact that it can have on our children.

Branch Spotlight - Wakefield

With Martyn Hughes and Steve Baxter, a Wakefield branch focus talking about what makes the branch stand out in the business.
Learning all the stories of the branch past and present!

Customer Focus with CatioKing

Paul is joined by Chris Allen, our 1st customer focused episode where he talks about his transition from his time in the Army to creating bespoke timber cat enclosures and the mental effects that had on him.
Chris also talks about the importance of social media is promoting his business.

Women in Merchanting - Part Two

Host: Alix Maude
 
Guests: Rebecca Hughes & Lauren De Meester
 
With special guest host Alix, she is joined by Rebecca Marketing Director at Talasey and Lauren De Meester, National Account Manager at Soudal. They talk about the challenges they have faced during the course of our careers, as well as how things have changed over the years, from being predominately male dominated to moving more towards a 50/50 split of women & men.

Women in Merchanting - Part One

Host: Danielle Boyle
Guests: Ashley Rice & Alice Stafford
 
With special guest host Danielle, she is joined by two Assistant Branch Managers, Ashley and Alice. The topics include what it’s like to be a female working in such a male dominated industry, the pro’s and the con’s and how do we make the industry more friendly to female staff and customers.

Branch Spotlight - Enfield

Host Paul Bullivant
Guests: Aron Ford & Adrian Kaczor
A spotlight on our Enfield Branch with Regional Director for the South and new Branch Manager. Learn about how our branches in the south differ to the north.

A day in the life - Regional Manager

Host: Paul Bullivant
Guests: Cameron Reid & Rob Bailey
Join our newest Regional Managers, Cameron Reid and Rob Bailey, as they share a day in their lives and reflect on the challenges of transitioning from Branch Manager to Regional Manager.

The history of Howarth

Host: Paul Bullivant
Guest: Nick Howarth
Learn the story behind Howarth Timber & Building Supplies and its history, straight from our Managing Director, Nick Howarth.

Branch Spotlight - Oldham

Host: Paul Bullivant
Guests: Jang Yunis & Paul Fearns
A Spotlight on our Oldham branch—hear the real story from the Branch Manager and the new Sales Executive.

Welcome to The 1840 Podcast

Host: Paul Bullivant
Guests: Gavin Knowles & Stephen Hudson
Why would a builder’s merchant start a podcast? And who would even want to listen?
In this episode, we share the story behind the podcast, and most importantly, our ‘why.’