KBB Unstoppable Business Owner Podcast: Damian Walters on navigating change
The latest episode of KBB Unstoppable Business Owner Podcast talks about navigating change with CEO of the BiKBBI Damian Walters.
The latest episode of KBB Unstoppable Business Owner Podcast talks about navigating change with CEO of the British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom, and Bathroom Installation (BIKBBI) Damian Walters on September 9.
His insights provide a compelling look at how to lead with purpose and resilience in a rapidly evolving industry.
He offers valuable advice for business owners on the importance of investment, even during challenging times, and encourages a mindset focused on growth and adaptation.
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Speaking with host Kevin D Bannister, Damian Walters shares his journey from working in retail at MFI to founding BIKBBI, a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving standards within the home improvement industry.
Walters discusses the motivations behind leaving a stable career to start a non-profit and how his passion for making a positive impact led to the creation of BIKBBI.
He reflects on the challenges and opportunities of running a non-profit organisation, especially in a sector that traditionally focuses on profit-driven models.
The conversation touches on the importance of addressing the skills gap in the industry, highlighting the critical role of apprenticeships and training programs in preparing the next generation of tradespeople.
The episode also explores the future of the home improvement sector, considering the need for regulation and potential benefits it could bring to both consumers and tradespeople.
He even looks at technological changes in the industry, talking about the organisation’s efforts to integrate AI to enhance operations, emphasising the importance of innovation and adaptability in navigating economic uncertainties.
Join Kevin D Bannister and Damian Walters for a thought-provoking conversation that sheds light on the intricacies of running a non-profit in the home improvement sector and the future of kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom installations.
The second episode in Season Two is packed with practical insights and inspiration for anyone looking to make a difference in their industry.
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Sintered stone manufacturer Neolith has launched Calacatta Roma and Cappadocia Sunset, inspired by nature and classical architecture, and for use in kitchens or bathrooms walls, floors, in gardens or facades.
They belong to The New Classtone and Fusioncollections which interpret marble and natural stone, respectively, and boast Neolith’s antibacterial NeolEAT technology.
Inspired by Ancient Rome, Calacatta Roma (pictured top) pays homage to Italian Carrara marble, with ochre and grey veins in a white background.
While the Cappadocia region, in central Turkey, with its rock formations formed by volcanoes and underground cities, has inspired Cappadocia Sunset (pictured below).

Just like all of Neolith’s surfaces, Calacatta Roma and Cappadocia Sunset are resistant to heat and atmospheric conditions, are 100% recyclable, and do not contain added quartz to their formulation.
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