Recorded as an exclusive bonus episode, this lively conversation lifts the curtain on the wild, chaotic and genuinely inspiring journey of Sam and Brad, better known as The Bald Builders.
From selling building materials online long before the industry was ready, to losing everything, sleeping in a caravan and an office, then rebuilding it all through sheer graft, relentless consistency and a camera phone, this episode captures a story you simply would not believe if it were not true.
Today, the Bald Builders juggle National Breakfast Radio on Fix Radio with filming social content, running their own building projects, and growing a loyal online community who tune in every morning and every evening without fail. But the path to get here involved failed businesses, being wiped out by a forty thousand pound hit, living hand to mouth, and taking on jobs they should never have taken simply to survive.
Packed with honest detail about how they rebuilt their lives and careers from nothing, how they grew their platform from forty thousand followers to a multi platform powerhouse, and what it really takes to stay relevant online in a crowded trade space, this episode is a rare look at the real story behind one of the UKβs most recognisable social media duos.
What You Will Learn in This Episode:
The true origin story of the Bald Builders
From an online builders merchant that launched fifteen years too early to losing everything in a single blow.
Why consistency still beats every algorithm trick in the book
Two videos every single day for eight years and how that discipline shaped their entire career.
How they accidentally discovered social media as a lifeline
Hiding their page during the hardest year of their lives, only to relight the fire when everything fell apart.
The moment they realised flowscreed could save them
A chance encounter on a job that turned into a complete pivot for their business.
Why being yourself matters more than being polished
Sam explains why authenticity lasts longer than viral hacks or gimmicks and why the trade sees through fakery fast.
The business model that changed their lives
No clients, no chasing invoices, just building and selling their own projects while filming everything they do.
How Fix Radio became a central part of their brand
A breakfast radio show built for tradespeople and why it works perfectly with the Bald Builders way of life.
Memorable Quote:
βPeople watch us because we are exactly the same on camera as we are off it. You cannot get caught out if you never pretend.β
Guest Information
Sam Hughes - The Bald Builders
Content creators, builders, presenters at Fix Radio
Fix Radio Breakfast: Monday to Friday, 6 till 9am
π§ Fix Radio
https://fixradio.co.uk/
π Momentum 2026 β The Flooring Business Summit and National Flooring Awards
One day. One industry. Unlimited momentum.
π Saturday 3rd January 2026
π Crowne Plaza Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3SG
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