Keeping up with the Jonesy

Who am I?

Hello reader! I'm Richard - a husband, dad, fire safety consultant and as of 2022 p/t content creator from the UK. This site will be my platform to show that being in your 40's it is not too late to learn to blog/vlog and invest for the future both financially & personally to live a happier, healthier and wealthier life.

What is my 9-5?

I initially studied for a BA Hons in Marketing & Business Management but ended up working for a local authority in 2007 as a trainee building control surveyor. That same year, I returned to Uni to study for a part-time diploma in building surveying. In 2013 I made the move into the private sector with an Approved Inspector to allow me to work on larger commercial projects. At the beginning of 2022 I decided that I needed to make some changes to my life to improve my physical and mental health and part of this involved a job switch to fire safety. During 2023 I started a diploma in fire engineering that I finished in 2025.

Why have I started a blog?

I plan to write about various topics around personal development including life lessons, mental well-being and investing both financially and in self as I take you along with me on my journey. Whilst it can be good to learn from 'pros' you can see how to start your blog/vlog etc from scratch because if I can do it then you can do it too. Even if like me you are in your 40's and have a family it's not too late to be Keeping up with the Jonesy!

Ridajo Media

Ridajo Media currently encompasses my blog and YouTube channel.

Contact

Contact Rich - info@richarddavidjones.com