Paint, Profit & Partnerships – On the Sofa with Ian Crampsie

Join me for a relaxed and honest chat on the sofa with professional painter and decorator Ian Cramspie, the face behind ATD Painting and Decorating in Telford. We talk about how he got into the trade, becoming an Arroworthy Brush ambassador, and his views on pricing, quality, and the role of social media in the industry today.

Ian also shares thoughts on decorators undercharging, building a reputation, and why knowing your value is key to a sustainable business. And yes — we talk about the promised kiss and cuddle from last year’s Painting & Decorating Show!

If you're in the decorating world or just love hearing from real tradespeople doing it properly, this one's for you.

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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
00:20 – Welcome
04:42 – Q1: How did you get into decorating and how did ATD begin?
08:06 – Q2: What kind of jobs do you usually take on — any favourites?
11:41 – Q3: How did the Arroworthy ambassadorship come about?
30:05 – Trade Decorator LIVE & the Facebook Forum
36:09 – Q4: Is being an ambassador making you rich, or just full of brushes?
39:45 – Q5: What decorating trends are hot right now?
42:21 – Q6: What tools/products can’t you live without (besides Arroworthy)?
48:57 – Q7: Most memorable or challenging job you’ve had?
53:05 – Q8: How do you deal with clients who don’t know what they want?
55:03 – Q9: What advice would you give someone starting in the trade today?
56:14 – Q10: Now you’re finally on the sofa — was it worth the wait?!
57:09 – Q11: What do you think about social media in the trade — help or hindrance?
1:05:23 – Q12: Are decorators charging too little? £120 a day — is it hurting the trade?
1:09:40 – Sofa Chat Wrap-Up
1:11:00 – YouTube Studio Tour Begins
1:20:08 – Coral & Maverick Roller System Review
1:22:08 – Final Thank You & Sign-Off

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