The UK Flooring Podcast, produced by Cockerill & Co, is on a mission to elevate and unite the flooring industry community. Our aim is to connect every facet of the industry, from retailers and contractors to manufacturers and distributors.
Since its debut in January 2022, The UK Flooring Podcast has become a vibrant hub for sharing compelling stories and valuable insights from flooring professionals. We’re passionate about building a strong community and sparking dynamic conversations that not only inspire and inform but also entertain and uplift our listeners.
Join us as we explore the endless possibilities within the flooring world and celebrate the people who make it thrive.
If you're interested in being featured on the podcast or for more information on sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to us.
Email:
hello@cockerillandco.co.uk
Call:
+441325952548
Web:
www.theukflooringpodcast.co.uk
The UK Flooring Podcast
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The UK Flooring Podcast, produced by Cockerill & Co, is on a mission to elevate and unite the flooring industry community. Our aim is to connect every facet of the industry, from retailers and contractors to manufacturers and distributors.
Since its debut in January 2022, The UK Flooring Podcast has become a vibrant hub for sharing compelling stories and valuable insights from flooring professionals. We’re passionate about building a strong community and sparking dynamic conversations that not only inspire and inform but also entertain and uplift our listeners.
Join us as we explore the endless possibilities within the flooring world and celebrate the people who make it thrive.
If you're interested in being featured on the podcast or for more information on sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to us.
Email:
hello@cockerillandco.co.uk
Call:
+441325952548
Web:
www.theukflooringpodcast.co.uk
The UK Flooring Podcast
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Recorded live at the Flooring Show 2025, this episode of The UK Flooring Podcast features a fascinating deep dive into the world of Greendale Carpets & Flooring with Eamonn Prescott. With over 30 years in the flooring trade, Eamonn shares his journey from retail roots at Allied Carpets to leading one of the UK’s most respected buying groups. Discover how Greendale’s co-operative model empowers independent retailers, offers exclusive ranges, and keeps profits within the group, all while championing innovation, sustainability, and collaboration in the flooring industry.
What’s Inside:
Memorable Quote:
“Strength in numbers isn’t just a slogan - it’s how independents survive and thrive in today’s flooring industry.”
Guest Information:
Eamonn Prescott – Sales Director, Greendale Carpets & Flooring
🎟 Momentum 2026 – The Flooring Business Summit & National Flooring Awards
One day. One industry. Unlimited momentum.
📅 Date: Saturday 3rd January 2026
📍 Venue: Crowne Plaza Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3SG
⏰ Timings: Momentum Summit 9:30am – 5:00pm | National Flooring Awards 7:00pm – late
🎫 Get your ticket now: https://www.cockerillandco.co.uk/momentum
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Where to Find The UK Flooring Podcast:
Website: https://theukflooringpodcast.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theukflooringpodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theukflooringpodcast
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Recorded live at the Flooring Show 2025, this episode of The UK Flooring Podcast dives deep with Stephen Latham of J2 Flooring. From building an authentic LVT brand to pioneering UK manufacturing, Stephen opens up about attention to detail, quality control, and what’s next for one of the industry’s fastest growing names.
What’s Inside:
Memorable Quote:
“Building a brand isn’t just about the name, it’s about confidence, quality, and keeping your ear to the ground with the people who use your product every day.”
Guest Information:
Stephen Latham – Managing Director, J2 Flooring
🎟 Momentum 2026 – The Flooring Business Summit & National Flooring Awards
Tickets and National Flooring Awards nominations are live!
📅 Date: Saturday 3rd January 2026
📍 Venue: Crowne Plaza Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3SG
⏰ Timings: Momentum Summit 9:30am – 5:00pm | National Flooring Awards 7:00pm – late
One day. One industry. Unlimited momentum.
🎫 Get your ticket now: https://www.cockerillandco.co.uk/momentum
🎫 Get your ticket now: https://www.nationalflooringawards.co.uk/
Where to Find The UK Flooring Podcast:
Website: https://theukflooringpodcast.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theukflooringpodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theukflooringpodcast
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Recorded live at the Flooring Show 2025, Tom sits down with Ben Granville, Sales Director of Kellars, to talk about the company’s incredible rise from a small family operation into one of the UK’s fastest-growing flooring distributors.
Ben opens up about Kellars’ journey of rapid expansion, bold investments in warehousing, and how his team continues to deliver innovation and efficiency without losing the company’s personal, down-to-earth culture. From brand identity and customer service to the future of digitalisation in flooring distribution, this episode pulls back the curtain on how Kellars is shaking up the industry.
What’s Inside:
Guest Information:
Website: Kellars Flooring
LinkedIn: Ben Granville
🎟 Momentum 2026 – The Flooring Business Summit & National Flooring Awards
Tickets and National Flooring Awards nominations are live!
📅 Date: Saturday 3rd January 2026
📍 Venue: Crowne Plaza Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3SG
⏰ Timings: Momentum Summit 9:30am – 5:00pm | National Flooring Awards 7:00pm – late
One day. One industry. Unlimited momentum.
🎫 Get your ticket now: https://www.cockerillandco.co.uk/momentum
🎫 Get your ticket now: https://www.nationalflooringawards.co.uk/
Where to Find The UK Flooring Podcast:
Website: https://theukflooringpodcast.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theukflooringpodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theukflooringpodcast
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Recorded live at The Flooring Show, Tom and Sarah deliver the tough love every flooring professional needs before heading into 2026. Tired of the “I’m too busy” excuse? They call it out, while giving you the blueprint to take control of your diary, reclaim your time, and build a business that doesn’t run you into the ground.
From digital scheduling hacks to the truth about holidays, overrun days, and why “busy fools” will be left behind, this episode is a no-filter reality check for the trade. The hosts also drop exclusive breaking news: a brand-new national event and awards designed to unite the flooring industry like never before.
What’s Inside:
🎟 Momentum 2026 – The Flooring Business Summit & National Flooring Awards
The wait is over, tickets are now live!
📅 Date: Saturday 3rd January 2026
📍 Venue: Crowne Plaza Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3SG
⏰ Timings: Momentum Summit 9:30am – 5:00pm | National Flooring Awards 7:00pm – late
One day. One industry. Unlimited momentum.
🎫 Get your ticket now: https://www.cockerillandco.co.uk/momentum
Where to Find Us:
Website: https://theukflooringpodcast.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theukflooringpodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theukflooringpodcast
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This week on The UK Flooring Podcast, Tom sits down with Oli Butler, a straight-talking voice in the flooring industry with 30+ years of experience. From his early days as a labourer on the Euro Disney build to leading high-profile commercial projects across Europe, Oli’s story is as raw as it is inspiring.
He shares the truth about big contractors, payment struggles, and why he built his business around doing things the right way — not the easy way. Expect unfiltered insights, wild site stories, and bold predictions about the future of flooring, including why resin flooring could change everything.
Oli Butler
This Episode is Brought to You in Partnership with The Flooring Show
The UK’s biggest flooring event is back in Harrogate from the 21st - 23rd September 2025 and you’re invited. From retailers and contractors to designers and distributors, The Flooring Show brings the entire industry together for three packed days of inspiration, innovation, and networking. And best of all? It’s completely free to attend.
GRAB YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE: https://invt.io/1fxbk9pmhtp
Stay in the loop:
Instagram: @theflooringshow
LinkedIn: The Flooring Show
Website: https://theflooringshow.com
This episode of The UK Flooring Podcast is powered by J2 Flooring
J2 Flooring is one of the brands everyone’s talking about ahead of The Flooring Show 2025.
If you’re coming to Harrogate, trust us… Hall B, Stand B26 is where you want to be.
Go see what the fuss is about… you can thank us later
Website: https://www.j2flooring.com/
Come and find us on Stand Q112 and be part of the action. Across all three days, we’ll be recording live, full-length sessions and mini conversations, with the voices shaping the future of flooring.
We’ve got a jam-packed schedule featuring 18 of the biggest brands, leaders, and professionals in the industry. Catch the live recordings in person and soak up the atmosphere at the show.
Where to Find Us:
Website: https://theukflooringpodcast.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theukflooringpodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theukflooringpodcast
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This week on The UK Flooring Podcast, Tom and Sarah sit down together for a very special episode and they’re bringing some big news with them.
From exclusive updates about the upcoming Flooring Show in Harrogate to the launch of a game-changing new project that’s been five years in the making, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes insights you won’t hear anywhere else.
The pair also open up about what they’ve been up to personally, from family adventures (and a few unexpected dramas!) to their recent Mount Toubkal climb in Morocco with clients and friends from across the flooring industry.
Most importantly, they reveal a first-of-its-kind event in Newcastle, January 2026, that promises to cut through the noise, strip back the BS, and give retailers, contractors, and flooring professionals the tools to make 2026 their best year yet.
If you want to stay ahead of the curve and be among the first to secure tickets this is the episode you cannot afford to miss.
This Episode is Brought to You in Partnership with The Flooring Show
The UK’s biggest flooring event is back in Harrogate from the 21st - 23rd September 2025 and you’re invited. From retailers and contractors to designers and distributors, The Flooring Show brings the entire industry together for three packed days of inspiration, innovation, and networking. And best of all? It’s completely free to attend.
GRAB YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE: https://invt.io/1fxbk9pmhtp
Stay in the loop:
Instagram: @theflooringshow
LinkedIn: The Flooring Show
Website: https://theflooringshow.com
This episode of The UK Flooring Podcast is powered by J2 Flooring
J2 Flooring is one of the brands everyone’s talking about ahead of The Flooring Show 2025.
If you’re coming to Harrogate, trust us… Hall B, Stand B26 is where you want to be.
Go see what the fuss is about… you can thank us later
Website: https://www.j2flooring.com/
Come and find us on Stand Q112 and be part of the action. Across all three days we’ll be recording live, full-length sessions and mini conversations, with the voices shaping the future of flooring.
We’ve got a jam-packed schedule featuring 18 of the biggest brands, leaders, and professionals in the industry, catch the live recordings in person and soak up the atmosphere at the show.
Where to Find Us:
Website: https://theukflooringpodcast.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theukflooringpodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theukflooringpodcast
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In this episode of The UK Flooring Podcast, Tom Cockerill sits down with Gordon Bowden from Forbo Flooring Systems to talk about what he’s been up to lately, his views on the current state of the flooring industry, and where he sees things heading next. From sustainability to shifting customer expectations, Gordon shares candid insights into one of the industry’s leading brands and how Forbo continues to innovate across commercial and residential markets.
What’s Inside:
Guest Information:
Website: https://www.forbo.com/flooring/en-uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/forbo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forboflooringuk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forboflooringsystemsUK
This Episode is Brought to You in Partnership with The Flooring Show
The UK’s biggest flooring event is back in Harrogate from the 21st - 23rd September 2025 and you’re invited. From retailers and contractors to designers and distributors, The Flooring Show brings the entire industry together for three packed days of inspiration, innovation, and networking. And best of all? It’s completely free to attend.
GRAB YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE: https://invt.io/1fxbk9pmhtp
Stay in the loop:
Instagram: @theflooringshow
LinkedIn: The Flooring Show
Website: https://theflooringshow.com
This episode of The UK Flooring Podcast is powered by J2 Flooring
J2 Flooring is one of the brands everyone’s talking about ahead of The Flooring Show 2025.
If you’re coming to Harrogate, trust us… Hall B, Stand B26 is where you want to be.
Go see what the fuss is about… you can thank us later
Website: https://www.j2flooring.com/
Come and find us on Stand Q112 and be part of the action. Across all three days we’ll be recording live, full-length sessions and mini conversations, with the voices shaping the future of flooring.
We’ve got a jam-packed schedule featuring 18 of the biggest brands, leaders, and professionals in the industry, catch the live recordings in person and soak up the atmosphere at the show.
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This week on The UK Flooring Podcast, Tom sits down with Glen, owner of Coastal Carpets, to talk about juggling family life, running a flooring business, and his love for skateboarding. From the art of laying carpet to hitting the ramps, this episode brings flooring and lifestyle together in a way you won’t want to miss.
What’s Inside:
Guest Information:
Glen – Owner, Coastal Carpets
This Episode is Brought to You in Partnership with The Flooring Show
The UK’s biggest flooring event is back in Harrogate from the 21st - 23rd September 2025 and you’re invited. From retailers and contractors to designers and distributors, The Flooring Show brings the entire industry together for three packed days of inspiration, innovation, and networking. And best of all? It’s completely free to attend.
GRAB YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE: https://invt.io/1fxbk9pmhtp
Stay in the loop:
Instagram: @theflooringshow
LinkedIn: The Flooring Show
Website: https://theflooringshow.com
Come and find us on Stand Q112 and be part of the action. Got a story to share, an insight to shout about, or something the industry needs to hear? Book your live podcast recording below and join in the conversations that are shaping the future of flooring.
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In this inspiring episode of The UK Flooring Podcast, Tom Cockerill sits down with the owner of Against the Grain Flooring Stuart Lawler to uncover the passion, precision, and persistence behind one of the UK’s most respected bespoke flooring businesses. From the first plank laid to the final polish, discover how dedication to detail and a love for the craft have built a reputation that truly stands out in the industry.
Whether you’re an installer, retailer, or someone dreaming of starting your own flooring business, this episode is packed with lessons on craftsmanship, customer service, and business growth.
What’s Inside:
Guest Information: https://www.againstthegrainflooring.co.uk/
This Episode is Brought to You in Partnership with The Flooring Show
The UK’s biggest flooring event is back in Harrogate from the 21st - 23rd September 2025 and you’re invited. From retailers and contractors to designers and distributors, The Flooring Show brings the entire industry together for three packed days of inspiration, innovation, and networking. And best of all? It’s completely free to attend.
GRAB YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE: https://invt.io/1fxbk9pmhtp
Stay in the loop:
Instagram: @theflooringshow
LinkedIn: The Flooring Show
Website: https://theflooringshow.com
Come and find us on Stand Q112 and be part of the action. Got a story to share, an insight to shout about, or something the industry needs to hear? Book your live podcast recording below and join in the conversations that are shaping the future of flooring.
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What does it take to organise the UK’s biggest and boldest flooring trade event? In this week’s episode, we go behind the scenes with Suzy from The Flooring Show. From unexpected customs dramas to sparkly bikini mishaps and bold new plans to grow the show, Suzy lifts the curtain on what really happens when you put the entire flooring industry under one roof. 🎤📍
What’s Inside:
Memorable Quote:
"You can’t build relationships from behind your desk. At Harrogate, everything you need, from innovation to advice, is under one roof."
This Episode is Brought to You in Partnership with The Flooring Show
The UK’s biggest flooring event is back in Harrogate from the 21st - 23rd September 2025 and you’re invited. From retailers and contractors to designers and distributors, The Flooring Show brings the entire industry together for three packed days of inspiration, innovation, and networking. And best of all? It’s completely free to attend.
GRAB YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE: https://invt.io/1fxbk9pmhtp
Stay in the loop:
Instagram: @theflooringshow
LinkedIn: The Flooring Show
Website: https://theflooringshow.com
Come and find us on Stand Q112 and be part of the action. Got a story to share, an insight to shout about, or something the industry needs to hear? Book your live podcast recording below and join in the conversations that are shaping the future of flooring.
Where to Find Us:
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What does it take to run one of Ireland’s most trusted hardwood flooring businesses? In this week’s episode, Sarah speaks with Siobhan Smyth, co-founder of Floorstore Direct, about her path from hospitality to hardwood and how she and her team built a brand rooted in quality, trust, and relentless education.
What’s Inside:
Memorable Quote:
"If you love hardwood floors, you need to go for hardwood floors. In ten years, you can sand and change the look but you’ll still have a floor that lasts a lifetime."
Guest Information:
Siobhan Smyth – Floorstore Direct
🔗 Website: https://floorstoredirect.ie/
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-smyth-marketing/
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What happens when a group of flooring pros swap trowels for trekking poles? They climb North Africa’s tallest mountain. This special episode captures the laughter, pain, inspiration, and lessons from the summit of Mount Toubkal. 🎙️⛰️
What’s Inside:
Memorable Quote:
"When you're halfway up a mountain with no signal, gasping for air, and still cracking jokes—those are the people you want around in life and in business."
Mentions:
Mount Toubkal, Morocco
UK Flooring Retail and Installation Community
Mental toughness and mindset in business
Charity, connection, and personal growth
Episode Sponsored By:
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Damian Harvey of Addmaster joins the UK Flooring Podcast to reveal how invisible silver-ion technology is revolutionising hygiene in healthcare, food production, automotive and even space travel. This isn’t just science fiction—it’s the future of flooring.
What’s Inside:
Memorable Quote:
“Floors are the forgotten frontline. Our antimicrobial tech catches bacteria at the source—where it actually lands.”
Guest Information: Damian Harvey
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-harvey-666077112
Website: https://www.addmaster.co.uk/
Sponsor Shoutout:
Roomvo:
Roomvo is transforming flooring retail—starting with how you showcase products—online and in-store—by letting shoppers browse a full, visual catalogue and instantly see products in their own space. And for manufacturers, the Roomvo Partner Program ensures your brand and products look perfect across every dealer site. It’s a win-win that drives confidence, trust, and sales. Book your demo here: https://get.roomvo.com/?utm_campaign=12577907-Sponsored%20Partnership%20-%2025.05.01%20-%20UK%20Flooring%20Podcast&utm_source=Uk-flooring-podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=May-2025
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Alex Page of Tricas Flooring joins the UK Flooring Podcast to share how a family-run ethos, prioritising fitters, and learning from the past helped turn his career and life around.
What’s Inside:
Memorable Quote:
“Always keep the people that feed you happy—that’s the key. Fitters first, always.”
Guest Information:
Alex Page – Tricas Flooring
🔗 Website: https://www.tricasflooring.co.uk
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-page-0236851a1
Sponsor Shoutout:
Roomvo:
Roomvo is transforming flooring retail—starting with how you showcase products—online and in-store—by letting shoppers browse a full, visual catalogue and instantly see products in their own space. And for manufacturers, the Roomvo Partner Program ensures your brand and products look perfect across every dealer site. It’s a win-win that drives confidence, trust, and sales. Book your demo here: https://get.roomvo.com/?utm_campaign=12577907-Sponsored%20Partnership%20-%2025.05.01%20-%20UK%20Flooring%20Podcast&utm_source=Uk-flooring-podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=May-2025
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/get.roomvo/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/roomvo/
Website: https://get.roomvo.com
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Tom and Sarah get raw and real about the chaos of life, leadership, and running a business when everything goes sideways. From hospital stays to rescheduling flagship events, here’s how to keep calm and carry on when the unthinkable happens.
What’s Inside:
Memorable Quote:
"Everyone has the same amount of time. It’s what you prioritise your time with." – Tom Cockerill
Sponsor Shoutout:
Experience InstallerFLOORING at InstallerSHOW 2025!
Taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 24-26 June, InstallerFLOORING will feature the latest tools, systems and materials from top exhibitors. There will also be the opportunity to watch live demos from FITA, watch NICF’s Fitter of the Year semi-finals, get hands on with the latest tools and tech, and be in with the chance of winning £10,000! You won’t want to miss out. Register for your FREE ticket here: https://forms.reg.buzz/installer-2025-visitor/flooringpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/installershow/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/installershow
Website: https://www.installershow.com/
Roomvo:
Roomvo is transforming flooring retail—starting with how you showcase products—online and in-store—by letting shoppers browse a full, visual catalogue and instantly see products in their own space. And for manufacturers, the Roomvo Partner Program ensures your brand and products look perfect across every dealer site. It’s a win-win that drives confidence, trust, and sales. Book your demo here: https://get.roomvo.com/?utm_campaign=12577907-Sponsored%20Partnership%20-%2025.05.01%20-%20UK%20Flooring%20Podcast&utm_source=Uk-flooring-podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=May-2025
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/roomvo/
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What’s behind a flawless floor? Raised access systems, remote teams, and a fifth-wheel caravan. Ryan Ulmer reveals how Access Floors Distribution is shaking up commercial flooring with smart tech, a service-first strategy, and a people-powered approach.
What’s Inside:
Guest Information:
Ryan Ulmer –Business Development Manager, Access Floors Distribution
🔗https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-ulmer-4b2b65236/
🌐https://www.accessfloorsdistribution.co.uk/
📺https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwlLxgF2IZVK-yUFoB3Oydg
Sponsor Shoutout:
Experience InstallerFLOORING at InstallerSHOW 2025!
Taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 24-26 June, InstallerFLOORING will feature the latest tools, systems and materials from top exhibitors. There will also be the opportunity to watch live demos from FITA, watch NICF’s Fitter of the Year semi-finals, get hands on with the latest tools and tech, and be in with the chance of winning £10,000! You won’t want to miss out. Register for your FREE ticket here: https://forms.reg.buzz/installer-2025-visitor/flooringpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/installershow/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/installershow
Website: https://www.installershow.com/
Roomvo:
Roomvo is transforming flooring retail—starting with how you showcase products—online and in-store—by letting shoppers browse a full, visual catalogue and instantly see products in their own space. And for manufacturers, the Roomvo Partner Program ensures your brand and products look perfect across every dealer site. It’s a win-win that drives confidence, trust, and sales. Book your demo here: https://get.roomvo.com/?utm_campaign=12577907-Sponsored%20Partnership%20-%2025.05.01%20-%20UK%20Flooring%20Podcast&utm_source=Uk-flooring-podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=May-2025
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/roomvo/
Website: https://get.roomvo.com
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In this powerful episode, Tom Cockerill sits down with Martyn Cohen to talk career reinvention, running high-performing flooring teams, and how to scale a business without sacrificing your sanity.
What’s Inside:
o The common mistakes flooring retailers make with staff and growth—and how to fix them
o Five people management tips every flooring business owner needs to hear
o Why most businesses avoid asking for help
o Martyn’s leap into consultancy and how he’s helping flooring companies level up
o The topics no one talks about in the industry
o How to balance pace, pressure, and productivity with a clear head
Memorable Quote:
“People can get over the pride, but after a certain amount of time in the flooring industry, they’re almost embarrassed to ask for help. But why? If no one’s ever taught you, how are you supposed to know?”
Guest Information:
Martyn Cohen – Business Growth Consultant
o Website: https://www.mcgrowthconsultancy.com
o LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martyncohen
Sponsor Shoutout:
Experience InstallerFLOORING at InstallerSHOW 2025!
Taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 24-26 June, InstallerFLOORING will feature the latest tools, systems and materials from top exhibitors. There will also be the opportunity to watch live demos from FITA, watch NICF’s Fitter of the Year semi-finals, get hands on with the latest tools and tech, and be in with the chance of winning £10,000! You won’t want to miss out. Register for your FREE ticket here: https://forms.reg.buzz/installer-2025-visitor/flooringpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/installershow/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/installershow
Website: https://www.installershow.com/
Roomvo:
Roomvo is transforming flooring retail—starting with how you showcase products—online and in-store—by letting shoppers browse a full, visual catalogue and instantly see products in their own space. And for manufacturers, the Roomvo Partner Program ensures your brand and products look perfect across every dealer site. It’s a win-win that drives confidence, trust, and sales. Book your demo here: https://get.roomvo.com/?utm_campaign=12577907-Sponsored%20Partnership%20-%2025.05.01%20-%20UK%20Flooring%20Podcast&utm_source=Uk-flooring-podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=May-2025
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Jason Draper joins the UK Flooring Podcast to talk NICF, the real cost of poor clients, mastering natural flooring, and why success isn’t about being busy—it’s about being intentional.
What’s Inside:
Memorable Quote:
“Not every job is worth taking on. Sometimes, saying no is the smartest business move you'll ever make.”
Guest Information:
Jason Draper
Website: https://www.jasondraperflooring.co.uk/
LinkedIn: Jason Draper
Sponsor Shoutout:
Experience InstallerFLOORING at InstallerSHOW 2025!
Taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 24-26 June, InstallerFLOORING will feature the latest tools, systems and materials from top exhibitors. There will also be the opportunity to watch live demos from FITA, watch NICF’s Fitter of the Year semi-finals, get hands on with the latest tools and tech, and be in with the chance of winning £10,000! You won’t want to miss out. Register for your FREE ticket here: https://forms.reg.buzz/installer-2025-visitor/flooringpodcast
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Website: https://www.installershow.com/
Roomvo:
Roomvo is transforming flooring retail—starting with how you showcase products—online and in-store—by letting shoppers browse a full, visual catalogue and instantly see products in their own space. And for manufacturers, the Roomvo Partner Program ensures your brand and products look perfect across every dealer site. It’s a win-win that drives confidence, trust, and sales. Book your demo here: https://get.roomvo.com/?utm_campaign=12577907-Sponsored%20Partnership%20-%2025.05.01%20-%20UK%20Flooring%20Podcast&utm_source=Uk-flooring-podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=May-2025
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/get.roomvo/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/roomvo/
Website: https://get.roomvo.com
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In this episode of NeBiznis, Rob chats with Tom Cockerill, founder of Cockrell and Co. and host of The UK Flooring Podcast. Tom shares his rollercoaster journey from building a successful flooring business to losing everything—house, cars, business—and then rising again to create a thriving consultancy that now supports flooring businesses across the UK.
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Explore the commercial flooring world with Jon Rogers of Burmatex. From 1880s Yorkshire mills to today’s cutting-edge eco-manufacturing, this episode reveals the legacy, innovation, and real talk behind one of the UK’s most respected flooring brands.
What’s Inside:
• How Burmatex evolved from recycled clothing to pioneering commercial flooring solutions
• The truth about sustainability in the flooring spec game—what architects and contractors really want
• Why British-made still matters and what makes Burmatex stand out in a sea of imports
• What nobody’s saying: the looming skills crisis in UK flooring and how to fix it
Guest Information:
Jon Rogers – Business Area Manager at Burmatex
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-rogers-35550470/
Sponsor Shoutout:
Experience InstallerFLOORING at InstallerSHOW 2025!
Taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 24-26 June, InstallerFLOORING will feature the latest tools, systems and materials from top exhibitors. There will also be the opportunity to watch live demos from FITA, watch NICF’s Fitter of the Year semi-finals, get hands on with the latest tools and tech, and be in with the chance of winning £10,000! You won’t want to miss out. Register for your FREE ticket here: https://forms.reg.buzz/installer-2025-visitor/flooringpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/installershow/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/installershow
Website: https://www.installershow.com/
Roomvo:
Roomvo is transforming flooring retail—starting with how you showcase products—online and in-store—by letting shoppers browse a full, visual catalogue and instantly see products in their own space. And for manufacturers, the Roomvo Partner Program ensures your brand and products look perfect across every dealer site. It’s a win-win that drives confidence, trust, and sales. Book your demo here: https://get.roomvo.com/?utm_campaign=12577907-Sponsored%20Partnership%20-%2025.05.01%20-%20UK%20Flooring%20Podcast&utm_source=Uk-flooring-podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=May-2025
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/get.roomvo/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/roomvo/
Website: https://get.roomvo.com
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