Reiss from Solihull Tiling Specialists joins Russ in the studio to talk about the value of trust and reputation in the industry, as well as the importance of understanding the business side of running a trade business.

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Reiss shares his experiences growing up in Birmingham and being exposed to the trades industry through his father and stepfather he reflects on his childhood growing up in a pub and the impact it had on his life.

He discusses the chaos and the lifestyle that came with it, as well as the contrasting roles of his parents. He shares how his dad was the sensible one who wanted him to stay on the right path, while his mom was the drinker.

Reiss also talks about the importance of open communication and emotional intelligence, which he learned from his dad. He emphasises the value of conversation and the power it has to unravel and organize one's thoughts and feelings. In this part of the conversation, Russ and Reiss discuss the challenges of finding balance in life and business.

Reiss shares his struggle with maintaining balance and his all-or-nothing personality. He talks about his experience in therapy and how he has tried to work on achieving better balance. They also discuss the pressure and decision-making involved in scaling a business and the impact it has on personal life. Reiss reflects on his desire for success and the importance of defining success based on personal values.

They also touch on Reiss's experience working with high-profile clients and the trust and relationships involved in those projects. In this final part of the conversation, Russ and Reese discuss the challenges of being asked to work for free and the perception of different levels of expertise in the trades industry. They also share their experiences of dealing with problems and failures in their businesses, emphasizing the importance of learning from these experiences. They conclude by sharing where listeners can find Reiss's business online.