Clayton Glass Director Ryan Green is the latest person from the glazing community to sit in the Two PiGs in a Pod hot seat.

Ryan explains how he acquired Clayton Glass nearly 20 years ago at the age of 28, despite being an accountant by trade, first impressions of the sector, and how the company and the wider glazing community has a 'family-like' feel to it.

Ryan also discusses what the future may hold for not only Clayton Glass but the wider glazing sector as well, including signing up for FIT Show 2025 on the day of the interview!

Plus, in our quick fire question round, Ryan lets us know his meal of choice, go-to holiday destination, and how he thinks the industry will look in a year's time.

In the first episode of the new season, George speaks to Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Technical Officer and Training Manager, John Mannell.

John discusses his unique journey into the sector, entering via the route of stained glass, despite having a grandfather owning a fabricating business since the 1950s.

John explains how he originally used the GGF for guidance, before becoming Technical Officer over three years ago to provide that guidance to members.

He also discusses recently taking on the role as Training Manager, helping to develop the routes into glazing, via schemes such as Skilled Pathways and GGF Training, and working with companies like Building Our Skills.

Plus, John takes part in our quick fire question round, answering his go-to karaoke song, favourite TV programme, and plans in his role for 2025.

In this episode, usual host George is in the guest hotseat, with Sty Master Sarah Ball taking over hosting duties and asking the questions.

George discusses his route into the glazing sector and his career so far, what he would tell his younger self and how the industry looks from his perspective.

George also talks professionalisation, transferable skills and ‘selling the industry’ to potential newcomers.

He also describes his highlights of his first year at PiGs, the importance of networking events for our sector, and dream podcast guests and locations.

And in our quick fire question round, George has to answer all the questions he has asked throughout the year with no time to prepare, including last thing he Googled, heroes and go-to karaoke song.

In this episode, host George is joined by Sam Weber, who has been part of the glazing sector since 1989, and is currently part of Team Sea Soar, a team of rowers taking on the incredible challenge of rowing across the Atlantic Ocean for charity.

Sam explains how he followed his dad into the industry, before venturing out on his own and forging his own career right across the glazing supply chain, and explains his excitement at starting in a new role early next year.

He also gives us the lowdown on his upcoming epic World’s Toughest Row across the Atlantic Ocean this month, how it came about, how he has prepared for it, what he is least looking forward to, and just how much stuff is needed for 50 days out in the water.

Sam also takes part in our quick fire question round, giving us his first and most recent gigs that he has attended, go-to breakfast, and what he sees himself doing in five years time (spoiler alert, it’s more wild challenges!).

In this episode of Two PiGs in a Pod, host George is joined by CiiLOCK Engineering's Katie Wilson.

Katie describes her career in the glazing sector, having spent 18 years in the industry, firstly at Profine and most recently with CiiLOCK after taking a couple of years away from the industry.

She explains how it has changed over her time in the industry, her favourite and least favourite parts of the job, and why she jumps at the chance to go to networking events like PiGs (once she has figured out how to get there that is!).

She also details a local charity she and CiiLOCK works closely with in The Gingerbread Centre in Stoke-on-Trent.

And in the second part of our podcast, Katie takes part in our quick fire question round, explaining her love for scary movies, favourite sports and favourite room in her house.

In this episode, we speak to Craig Barker, Founder and Director of Koobr, who have recently joined forces with well-known marketing agency for the glazing sector, Balls2 Marketing.

Craig discusses his excitement at creating a combined 'super agency', his first impressions of the glazing sector after attending the PiGs event in Bristol in June, and whether they've changed since completing the merger.

Craig also explains the future plans for the companies, his roles outside of the 9-5 aiming to make a ‘positive difference’ in Derby and the East Midlands, and one key marketing tip for those within the sector to take into 2025.

And Craig of course plays our quick fire question round, answering his favourite thing to do outside of work, top film and movie of all time, and which actor he would want to would play himself in a movie biopic.

In this episode, we speak to Kelly McPhilbin, Founder and MD of mini crane hire company, NXGEN Lifting.

Kelly gives us the details on how she ended up in this sector, Googling highest paid jobs after spending 'all her money on horses and ending up eating beans on toast'.

She also discusses her 'overwhelming emotion' at recently winning the Best New Business at the Businesswomen Awards, and how important ceremonies like these are for women in business.

Kelly also explains what it means to be a women within glazing and the wider construction sector, whether she would like to be a role model for other women, and how important it is to have women in senior positions.

Plus, in our quick fire question round, Kelly gives us her go-to breakfast, favourite places to visit, and how she thinks the sector will look in a year's time.

In this episode, we are joined by Building Our Skills' (BOS) Partnerships Manager, Mark Handley.

Mark describes his route into the glazing sector, which wasn't his preferred route, starting as young as 11 in his dad's factory.

He explains how his career took him from the factory floor, to the office and into a sales and marketing role, before eventually settling in his role at BOS.

In his current role, Mark discusses how BOS is playing a major part in trying to address the skills gap seen in the sector, and how vital it is to speak to school and college kids, alongside teachers and parents, to promote the glazing sector.

He also provides details on the two BOS Careers Festivals that have taken place in 2024, and how that will increase to five in 2025, and how companies from the sector can support them.

Plus, Mark gives his answers to our quick fire question round, answering his favourite TV and movie, favourite place to visit and where he sees BOS heading in five years time.