Scary, I'm going on the telly.

[Doris]

I was filmed for 3 days in total for BBC1's daytime show, Make it at Market.

Is this the programme where people repurpose antiques and then a dealer gives them a value for it?

 

[Essex Barn Workshop]

Is this the programme where people repurpose antiques and then a dealer gives them a value for it?

No, it's where you get mentored to improve work flow or output.

 

[akirk]

No, it's where you get mentored to improve work flow or output.

It is a very good programme which brings in a business perspective for crafts folks who perhaps don't always have that as their strongest skill...
So it might challenge them on for example:
- are they making what the market wants
- are they making commercially (e.g. tweak how you do something and make 3x the same number in that timespan = 1/3 cost)
- how are they selling
- are they pricing correctly

It is good because so many crafts folks are very focused on their own interpretation of what is ideal and don't necessarily have the ability to have that external perspective / ability to self-analyse...

well put together - some of the crafts folk are superb - others you wonder why they are trying to make a living, but the experts tease out of them what they are good at and refocus them...

 

[bourbon]

I'd just like to know where they get their customers from!

 

[Jacob]

Good luck!
I did a prog 25ish years ago with Tommy Walsh, on sash window renovations. A day's work (unpaid) and quite good fun. Prog was OK. I thought it might be the start of my brilliant TV career but nothing much came of it! A bit of good publicity though.

 

[Jacob]

So at great risk of making a complete idiot of myself and having been under a non-disclosure agreement since the summer I can now start telling people that last summer I was filmed for 3 days in total for BBC1's daytime show, Make it at Market.

I am slightly concerned at the angle that may be taken about a finish I was using (100% food safe varnish), a piece I had completed was subbed for one not quite done (I thought it was for background only, but the surface was mentioned) , and as I had a lot going on in family life at the time I barely sold anything in the time frame BUT it was an experience, time will tell and If i get a few weeks solid work out of it making stuff it will be worth it.

If you watch it, BBC1 Thursday 13 march, please be kind!

Post up a reminder nearer the day, would like to see it.

 

[Stigmorgan]

I guess yours is episode 3, season 2 episode 1 is on Thursday 27th, I've just set the box to record all episodes actually really enjoyed season1

 

[Essex Barn Workshop]

I guess yours is episode 3, season 2 episode 1 is on Thursday 27th, I've just set the box to record all episodes actually really enjoyed season1

Yes, season 3 starts on 3rd march and is shown on consecutive weekdays.

 

[paulrbarnard]

I'd have kept quiet about that if I were him, or maybe he did and you just outed him?

Wolfgang was one of the ‘characters’ who gave the show some interest beyond the woodworking.

 

[Doris]

No, it's where you get mentored to improve work flow or output.

Phew! I can't stand that other show

 

[Dovetail]

Please let me know where I can find it once it hits the net. I'd love to see a member on TV. That's great!

 

[Essex Barn Workshop]

wouldn't you know it, already bumped a day! Now due to be screened Friday 14th!

 

[Cozzer]

wouldn't you know it, already bumped a day! Now due to be screened Friday 14th!

Only one day to go, pally!
I've only managed to catch one episode so far - a welder who makes astounding sculptures out of eating utensils! Fantastic stuff, and he'd only taken up welding about 10 minutes before!
(That's not true, of course, but it wasn't long!)

 

[Essex Barn Workshop]

Only one day to go, pally!
I've only managed to catch one episode so far - a welder who makes astounding sculptures out of eating utensils! Fantastic stuff, and he'd only taken up welding about 10 minutes before!
(That's not true, of course, but it wasn't long!)

And he is, genuinely, just about the nicest man you could hope to meet. Within 1 hour of the show airing, he had over £11,000 of orders and they keep coming in!

 

[Essex Barn Workshop]

So today is the day. I am a bit terrified!

 

[Cozzer]

So today is the day. I am a bit terrified!

Have you been treated to a preview by the production company, or is it going to be a 'surprise'?
You'll be fine, I'm sure....


p.s. You did remember to check your zip was up before filming, didn't you?!

 

[Cozzer]

See, Neil?!
Nowt to worry about!
I think you came across very well, matey.... well done, that man.
I confess I had to ask my wife what a 'charcuterie' was, though! (She just gave me one of "those looks" and tutted... )

I wish you all the best with your boards and future ideas...

 

[misterfish]

Nice one. Well done.

Good to be able to put a face to your Forum name Looks like you're on the way to a better future - really like the cheese board and the charcuterie knife.

You had two good people helping you so all the best for the future.

Keep up the good work and I'm sure you've got a very bright future

 

[BCS1980UK]

Hey Neil,

Just watched the episode. Huge congrats! The boards look gorgeous and the raised charcuterie board is something I haven’t seen anywhere.

I must say that I was impressed on how natural and charismatic you are on camera. Even during the part where you are talking alone to the camera about bees wax. This personal charisma can be a huge asset to your business if you find ways to leverage it.

Well done, Sir! Good luck and many sales!

Edit: On which shop are you selling your boards?

 

[Essex Barn Workshop]

Hey Neil,

Just watched the episode. Huge congrats! The boards look gorgeous and the raised charcuterie board is something I haven’t seen anywhere.

I must say that I was impressed on how natural and charismatic you are on camera. Even during the part where you are talking alone to the camera about bees wax. This personal charisma can be a huge asset to your business if you find ways to leverage it.

Well done, Sir! Good luck and many sales!

Edit: On which shop are you selling your boards?

Smiths of Loughton in answer to your question.
Thank you all for your kind words.