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00:41:10

Gordon: The Legacy in All of Us | NattyShedLife Podcast

NattyShedLife ·

2025/12/08

Gordon has been part of Gillies & Mackay since, basically, the very beginning. From laying slabs with John and Grant as a teenager, to becoming the operations director and Cara’s right hand man in leading the legacy forward.In this episode, Cara reflects on the man who has been in her life since childhood: the funny, warm, endlessly hardworking “big brother” figure who helped raise not only her, but the business too – and helped steer it through some of its hardest eras.We revisit the turning

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00:28:11

The Delivery Duo: Every Day's an Adventure |...

NattyShedLife ·

2025/12/04

Every day really is an adventure when you’re Ross and Darren – the dynamic delivery duo at the heart of G&M’s delivery team, and the last people customers see before their building becomes real. SO exciting.In this episode, Cara and Nic take us behind the scenes of the team who have to navigating tight access, wild weather, unpredictable ground, and all the curveballs that come with delivering and assembling our wonderful buildings in the real world.You’ll hear honest reflections about leadership

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00:35:40

The Master Craftsman: Chrissy’s Story | NattyShedLife...

NattyShedLife ·

2025/12/01

Chrissy has been part of Gillies & Mackay for as long as anyone can remember – literally.He grew up around the business, started sweeping up as a kid, trained as a master craftsman, and became the person who can build the most complex structures G&M has ever produced.In this episode, Cara and Nicola look back on 17 years of Chrissy’s impact – in the workshop, in the culture, and in their lives.From the summers spent island-hopping with the G&M “family cult” to the early days on site, righ

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00:37:19

The Protectors: Cath & Ailsa’s Story | NattyShedLife...

NattyShedLife ·

2025/11/27

Every business has its protectors. And for Gillies & Mackay, that’s Cath and Ailsa.The women who keep the wheels turning, the money right, the systems tight, the stress level survivable, and the whole operation alive.In this episode, Cara and Nicola go deep into the unseen work behind the scenes – the hard graft, the responsibility, the loyalty, the emotional labour and the absolute brilliance of the two women who hold G&M HQ together.This is the story of two extraordinary, loyal, razor-shar

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00:24:04

Big Sister Goals 🌸 Sophie’s Story | NattyShedLife...

NattyShedLife ·

2025/11/20

In this episode, Cara and Nicola talk honestly (and a wee bit emotionally) about the girl who grew up watching Cara grind through late-night spreadsheets, then walked into the marketing department and quietly blew everyone out the water.From writing newsletters that customers adore to supporting the younger ones in the family, Sophie brings a softness and a strength that makes all of us proud.You’ll hear about the pride (and the tears) that come with watching her grow up around the business, and is n

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00:31:36

All About Amy: It’s Not All Rainbows & Fairies |...

NattyShedLife ·

2025/11/17

Cara always jokes that Amy's marketing department is all “rainbows and fairies” (seriously offensive, really)While she's definitely making magic happen, Amy's not here to sprinkle glitter ✨ she’s got serious work to get done.You've maybe seen her in G&M's Instagram reels – Amy's the sharp, creative, no-nonsense mind behind so much of the brand’s content strategy. She's the one who turns ideas into reality, chaos into systems, and Cara’s wildest thoughts into campaigns that actually make people

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00:15:32

Once G&M, Always G&M 💚 Lewis's Story | NattyShedLife...

NattyShedLife ·

2025/11/13

Lewis Duncan’s journey at Gillies & Mackay has never been simple. He came in like a lightning bolt – fast, full of energy, ready for anything.Then he left. And when he did, it broke hearts 💔But the story didn’t end there.In this episode, Cara revisits one of her most emotional chapters in the business – the story of Lewis Duncan’s journey into G&M, his departure, and his triumphant return.From wood-cutting chaos during covid, to finding his pace, his confidence, and his purpose – this

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00:41:39

The Next Gen: Ali & John | NattyShedLife Podcast

NattyShedLife ·

2025/11/06

From weekend work experience to real-world responsibility, both Ali Gillies and John Mackay (Jr) have stepped into the business with confidence, curiosity and calm.Ali’s drive and quiet ambition have already made him indispensable on the sales floor. John’s curiosity and technical skill are transforming how marketing runs behind the scenes.This episode dives into what it means to grow inside a family business, how mentorship and trust build the next generation of leaders, and why letting go – and

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00:15:43

WE WON! Courier Business Awards 2025 | NattyShedLife...

NattyShedLife ·

2025/10/31

We did it! 🏆Gillies & Mackay took home Perthshire Family Business at the Courier Business Awards 2025 last Friday – and we’re still buzzing ✨In this bonus episode, Cara relives the night – the nerves, the chaos, the cocktails, and the moment we actually won. From Apex rubber ducks to heartfelt pride in the team, this one is pure celebration ❤️But it’s more than just a pat on the back – it’s a look at what recognition means for a small family business, why it matters to celebrate, and how this

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00:47:36

If You Want It, Earn It: Calum’s Story |...

NattyShedLife ·

2025/10/30

Calum didn’t follow a path – he built one.He joined Gillies & Mackay at 16 with no plan, no trade, and no idea what he was walking into. What followed was years of pressure, chaos, heavy graft and brutal lessons on-site – the kind that either break you or build you. Calum chose to build.From cutter to delivery team, from apprenticeship to leading operations, and now building his own company inside the business – this is a story about resilience, responsibility, standards and belief.🎙️ About

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00:45:05

You Can Only Be Fast If You’re Right: The Bobbie &...

NattyShedLife ·

2025/10/23

This week we’re shining a light on Bobbie and Jamie — two of Gillies & Mackay’s rising craftsmen whose graft, precision and consistency have made them the backbone of the workshop.Bobbie is the lead woodcutter – the starting point of every single build. Relentlessly consistent, fiercely reliable and quietly influential, he sets the pace of the entire workshop. If Bobbie cuts it, everyone else trusts it.Jamie is one of our bench joiners – calm, hyper-focused and razor precise. In just six months,

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00:39:07

The Dawn of a New Era: Arran's Story | NattyShedLife...

NattyShedLife ·

2025/10/09

This week we’re shining the spotlight on Arran, our finishing joiner at Gillies & Mackay.Arran joined the business quietly, head down, and quickly proved himself indispensable. From taking on complex builds to stepping into leadership moments, he’s now begun an adult apprenticeship – a fast-track path to master craftsman – showing just how far he’s come.In this episode, we talk about:How Arran found his place in the team during a turbulent timeThe craft and detail that make a finishing joiner’s

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00:30:26

The Glow Up is Sensational | NattyShedLife Returns ON...

NattyShedLife ·

2025/10/02

We’re back! NattyShedLife returns — and this time, we’re on video.To kick off the new series, we’re shining a spotlight on Kieran, our very own Sales Manager (and everyone’s favourite happy soul). From starting as a Saturday lad at 17 to becoming the face of sales at Gillies & Mackay, Kieran’s journey is full of graft, growth, and a fair bit of banter.In this episode we chat about:His path from weekend shifts to leading the sales teamThe moments that proved his leadership and empathyFunny

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00:23:57

Barely functioning to 8/10 winning

NattyShedLife ·

2024/09/06

Self Realisation in one week! HUD the bus. What about the kids? Think of the children fuck sake, woman?! Follow me on my week's download journey to hapPINESS!

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00:38:00

April Showers

NattyShedLife ·

2024/04/28

April - the worst on record. Let’s find out all about the tortures of caravan holidays, workplace disasters AND an overloaded household. There is joy in there somewhere, usually in the shape of the people I love doing well for themselves 🌹

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00:37:18

IT'S NOT ABOUT ME (AND OTHER LIES WE TELL OURSELVES)

NattyShedLife ·

2023/09/28

I don't believe there's a stronger emotion than the one felt when someone you love is hurting. Join me today as a take a fuckload of emotional baggage and make it workable for the purpose of helping others in need.

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00:34:20

THE COURAGE TO ASK FOR A BREAK...MATE!

NattyShedLife ·

2023/08/29

What is Self Love? Nicola Hutchison joins me, Cara, on today's podcast as we let you in on a little secret...YOU COME FIRST! We share our examples and experiences of how it works and what to do when it doesn't.

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00:29:11

THE HEARTBREAK PRINCE

NattyShedLife ·

2023/08/19

Come hear about Cara's week; 40 fags, 4-and-a-half bottles of wine, heartbreak, trigger warnings and what it's like to be 16.

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00:16:12

WHAAATS LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?

NattyShedLife ·

2023/08/12

Season two BAYBAY! Let’s get baw deep in the love. Listen to Cara’s snappy introduction into what love is and who’s to come in this 6-part second season 😎

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00:24:26

EM A JOINER BY THE WAY

NattyShedLife ·

2023/06/20

The final episode in this seasons, “why is everyone so fucking angry?!” - The root cause of anger and why sometimes it’s the only way.

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