The 1840 Podcast

The 1840 Podcast

Taking a look at all things relating to Howarth Timber & Building Supplies and the merchanting industry. We’ll catch up with staff, suppliers, customers and hear all of the stories that make Howarth your merchant of choice. Get involved and let us know your thoughts.

Episodes

April 28, 2025 57 mins

Host Paul Bullivant

Guests: John Houston, Matt Binney & Simon Parker

In this episode, we’re getting into the history of Plumbing and Heating at HTBS: how it all kicked off, when it started, and how it’s grown over the years.

With Plumbing & Heating Category Manager John Houston, Barnsley P&H Manager Matt Binney & Grimsby P&H Manager Simon Parker they get ...

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Host: Gavin Knowles

Guest: James Ballinger

Supermarkets deliberately ensure the smell of fresh bread makes it way on to the aisles to encourage us to buy fresh bread.

James Ballinger from the Behavioural Agency takes us on this journey to briefly explains of how businesses use behavioural sciences and customer bias' t...

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Host: Paul Bullivant

Guests: Hayley Parker & Tom Howe

Our heritage goes back all the way to 1840 with some members of staff serving over 40 years of service but how do we encourage the younger generations into this old-school, well-established industry.

Hayley and Tom are two of our youngest Branch Managers both c...

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With Paul Cornford and Jonathan Read they talk about how IT has changed since they joined the business in 1987…pre smart phones and the internet!

What challenges they faced to get PC’s in each branch and the various systems we’ve adopted between then and now. 

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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.

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March 24, 2025 48 mins

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!

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March 17, 2025 57 mins

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.

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March 10, 2025 30 mins

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 &...

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March 3, 2025 37 mins

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.

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February 24, 2025 48 mins

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.

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February 17, 2025 56 mins

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.

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February 10, 2025 43 mins

Host: Paul Bullivant

Guest: Nick Howarth

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

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January 27, 2025 47 mins

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.

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January 13, 2025 39 mins

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.’

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January 10, 2025 1 min

Paul Bullivant quickly introduces Howarth Timber & Building Supplies new podcast, The 1840 Podcast.

The first episode follows shortly, so stay tuned.

For more information on Howarth Timber, please visit: www.howarth-timber.co.uk

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