# Gary Proctor

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Ep8 - It’s Never Too Late to Become a Decorator | Martin Reynolds | Brush Wizards Podcast

In this episode of the Brush Wizards Podcast, Gary Proctor speaks with decorator Martin Reynolds about his journey from car rental management into professional painting and decorating. After reassessing his life during COVID, Martin made the decision to pursue decorating full time, discovering both…

Ep9 - From Croupier to Decorative Artist | Lesley Anne Kinney’s Journey into High End Finishes

In this episode of The Brush Wizards Podcast, Gary Proctor sits down with decorative artist Lesley Anne Kinney to explore her remarkable journey into the world of decorative painting. After spending 18 years working as a croupier, Lesley made the bold decision to retrain and pursue a creative caree…

Ep11 - Polyvine at 40 | Independent UK Manufacturing & Trade Varnish Innovation

In this episode of The Brush Wizards Podcast, Gary Proctor speaks with Ian Wells, Managing Director of Polyvine Ltd, as the company celebrates 40 years in business. Founded in 1986 in Cheddar, Somerset, Polyvine has grown from a specialist varnish manufacturer into a globally distributed brand — wh…

Ep13 - From Addiction to Success | Jordan Coupe on Sobriety, ADHD and Life as a Decorator

In this episode of the Brush Wizards Podcast, Gary Proctor sits down with decorator Jordan Coupe for a powerful and honest conversation about life, business and personal growth in the painting and decorating trade. Jordan shares his journey through addiction, how getting sober changed his life and …

Ep22 - Kim Searle | Mindset, Anxiety, Self Worth & The Hidden Programming Behind Success

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 can influence adult behaviour, why stress and anxiet…

Ep27 - Why Most Decorators Stay Broke (And How to Change It) | Robin Waite

Why do so many painters and decorators work incredibly hard but still struggle to get ahead? In this episode, business coach and bestselling author Robin Waite joins Gary Proctor to discuss pricing, profitability, confidence and why working harder isn't always the answer. They explore: Why most de…

Ep28 - John Paul Gowland | How Personality, Social Media & 'Slap It On Bosch!' Built a Thriving Decorating Business

Can simply being yourself help you win more decorating work? Gary Proctor is joined by John Paul Gowland, known to thousands online as "Slap It On Bosch!" John explains how social media has transformed his decorating business, why customers buy into personality just as much as workmanship, and how …

Ep29 - Kevin Jackson | The Decorator Giving Back to Birmingham Children’s Hospital

When Birmingham Children’s Hospital saved Kevin Jackson's grandson Ted's life, Kevin decided he wanted to give something back. In this special episode of the Brush Wizards Podcast, Kevin and his son-in-law Matt join Gary Proctor to share the story behind an extraordinary fundraising journey. From c…

Ep32 - Are You Choosing Paint Colours All Wrong? | Colour Consultant Jane Holland

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 decorators deal with every day — colour. Jane didn't s…

Ep33 - From a Freezing Shed to 60,000 Freddos a Year! | Megan – My Paintbrush

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 took its first order in 2012 after Megan's dad, Andy, …