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Podcast: Taylor Talks Trades
Episode: Should FLOORING be a recognised trade? | Episode 88 Alex Durham | Taylor Talks Trades
Description: In this episode, Jamie sits down with Alex Durham, founder of Smartwood Flooring Scotland — a business built on decades of grit, craftsmanship, and a passion for perfect floors. 🪵✨ Alex opens up about starting out as a labourer in his parents’ business, gaining elite training in Germany, and building a family-run brand that champions quality over shortcuts.We dive into why he believes flooring deserves recognition as a trade in its own right, how rejecting the 9-to-5 sparked his entrepreneurial journey, and the mindset it takes to turn a skill into a lasting legacy.It’s one for th...