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February 27, 2024 37 mins

In this episode of The Damp Show Sam talks about how to prepare for those jobs that take you further away from home. He explains how to make sure you have everything you need and cope with the travelling. 

 

Sam also talks about the 2024 PCA Awards. Including why he feels that the categories need to be updated.

 

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Working further away from home is more time-consuming, so that needs to be factored in.
  • Making sure you´ve got all the kit and materials you need is vital. If you have forgotten something, finding it in an area you don´t know is stressful.
  • Winning awards helps your brand and reputation.
  • The way many industry-award systems work makes it incredibly hard for small companies or sole traders to win. 
  • Using social media is a good way to grow for any business, including those involved in the preservation industry.

 

BEST MOMENTS 

“Last week’s job was probably the hardest yet.”

“If you can win an award …. it's something that you can put on social media, and it helps your company.”

“They’re a bit prehistoric when it comes to innovation.”

“There are more pros than minuses to having a big following on social media.”



Do you want to find out why your property is damp, so you can start the process of solving the issue the right way? – Go to Why Do I Have Damp in My Property Damp Sam Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/84911630448/ and upload your photos.

 

EPISODE RESOURCES

PCA Awards entry form - https://www.property-care.org/events/pca-awards-2024

Hydrogen water bottle - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hydrogen-Generator-Portable-Ionizer-Machine/dp/B0CRP81F2J


ABOUT THE HOST
Simon Cooper AKA Damp Sam is a time-served plasterer since 1983 and has a HNC in building management. He is the director of 3 Ltd companies and a PCA-qualified Damp and structural waterproofing surveyor. He also owns a portfolio of properties that he renovated over the years. 

Check my YouTube Channel where you can find hundreds of videos all about Damp!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDh4nXWTEAPxsG5JIX3VdIg - if you also want access to the paid membership content, click the Join button.

 

https://www.instagram.com/all_dry_damp/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-cooper-csrt-cssw-hncdampsam-45528649/

https://www.tiktok.com/@damp_sam?lang=en

 

The products Damp Sam recommends, because he has used them for many years, are available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/dampsamhnccsrtcssw

 

CONTACT METHOD

Dampsam@alldrydampproofing.com
https://www.facebook.com/AllDryDP/

Simon@thedampshow.co.uk

Simon@alldrydampproofing.com



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