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Trade Legends — The UK"s number 1 Tradesman & Construction Podcast

Trade Legends is the UK’s #1 weekly construction podcast, hosted by Alex (Big Al) and Mark (MJTIFF). Each week, we speak with tradesmen and tradeswomen from across the building industry—carpenters, plumbers, electricians, builders, bricklayers, plasterers, apprentices, and more. Guests share real stories from life on the tools, covering skills, pay, apprenticeships, mental health, safety, and running a business. Honest talk, laughs, and inspiration from the legends of the UK trades. New episodes

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00:35:34

The SHOCKING Truth About Tool Theft and Car Boot...

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2025/06/15

EXPOSED - Tool Theft Crime Wave at car boot sales with Rob JenrickIn this powerful new episode of the Trade Legends Podcast, we’re taking you inside the Houses of Parliament for an important and eye-opening conversation with Shadow Secretary of State for Justice, Rob Jenrick, and trades campaigner Shoaib the Gas Expert. This episode marks a significant milestone in the fight against the tool theft epidemic, which continues to affect thousands of tradespeople across the UK.We sit down to discuss the

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00:48:37

This £XXX Hack STOPS Every Tool Thief - 100% success...

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2025/06/08

🔒 This Episode Will Save Your Tools! | Mundi Van SecurityIn this episode of the Trades Talk Podcast, we sit down with Graham Mundy, the founder of Mundy Van Security—the guy behind those now-famous van security cages making waves on social media.Graham shares his journey from infantry soldier to accidental inventor of a game-changing van security system after a mate's van was broken into. From building the first set of van gates on his driveway to running the most trusted van security company

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00:58:17

From Football Dreams to Award-Winning Decorator:...

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2025/06/01

In this episode, we sit down with Kev, better known as Prestige Painter, an award-winning decorator with an inspiring story that spans professional football, high-level management, and a leap into entrepreneurship. Kev shares the raw truth about getting released from his football career at 18 and the emotional toll it took, before redirecting his drive into the automotive industry, rising through the ranks to become one of the youngest dealer principals in the country.But that wasn’t the end of his

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01:03:14

Electrician EXPOSES the Industry: Shocking Truths |...

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2025/05/18

In this episode, the Trade Legends team welcomes Lucy from the Installer Show and Adam from SOTA Electrical. Lucy shares her journey from journalism to becoming a key figure in trade events, highlighting her creation of the influential #TradesTalk Twitter community. She dives into the growth of the Installer Show, now spanning three halls and expanding internationally, with new shows in New York and Melbourne. The show promises exciting features this year, including a full-scale sustainable house

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00:53:26

“THE TRUTH” BEHIND MY CONSTRUCTION TOOL BRAND!! |...

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2025/05/05

Nearly BANKRUPT to global construction brand - In this episode of Trade Legends, Alex sits down with Mark from StealthMounts, the innovative company revolutionising construction tool storage and organisation. From near bankruptcy with one business to making millions with another. Mark shares the fascinating journey of StealthMounts, from eBay to how StealthMounts grew into a globally recognised construction tool brand.Mark opens up about the major challenges faced along the way, including

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00:52:00

THIS INFLUENCER CHANGED OUR BRAND..."The Golden...

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2025/04/28

THIS INFLUENCER CHANGED OUR BRAND..."The Golden Ticket" Trade Legends PodcastIn this episode of the Trade Legends Podcast, we sit down with Nick from JJ Roofing to explore the journey of a family-run roofing business growing into a leading name in the roofing and construction supply industry. Nick shares his path from a sports science graduate to working in mental health and eventually finding his footing in marketing within the trades and helping JJ building a roofing business. He talks

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01:02:28

THE BROKEN VAN THAT ALMOST RUINED MY BUSINESS | Trade...

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2025/04/20

In this episode of Trade Legends, we sit down with Martyn from Champions Sealant Services and Tom from TCM Air Conditioning – two tradesmen who’ve each carved out their own path in the industry. Martyn shares how he made a name for himself as a specialist sealant applicator (aka “mastik man”), turning a lesser-known trade into a thriving business. From starting out after redundancy to building his customer base through Facebook groups and word of mouth, Martyn gives an honest look at what it takes

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00:44:00

This Is HOW TO MAKE MONEY With A.I. | Trade Legends...

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2025/04/13

E103 | This Is HOW TO MAKE MONEY With A.I. | Trade Legends Podcast.This week on Trade Legends, @MJTiffPlumbing and Alex sit down with carpenter Liam.Liam wasn't very academic at school, but he knew from an early age that he wanted to work with his hands. The school recommended that he think about carpentry, down to the fact that he enjoyed woodwork. After initially struggling to find an apprenticeship, he luckily came across a company that agreed to take him on and train him. After working for a

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00:59:08

"I Skipped University to Learn Plumbing | What...

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2025/04/06

E102 | "I Skipped University to Learn Plumbing | What Happened Next Will Shock You"In this week's episode of Trade Legends, @MJTiffPlumbing is joined by Jess from @Plumbingjess (Insta)Jess considered herself to be very academic, but she knew the university route wasn't going to be for her. She wanted to pursue a more 'hands-on' career, but unfortunately this wasn't available to her at the time. After studying hair dressing for a couple of years, she had a string of different jobs but none that

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01:05:02

You Will MAKE MORE MONEY And SAVE TIME By Using Us |...

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2025/03/30

Scrap Metal Recycling in the construction industry is always a talking point with how much money you will earn, Josh and Ed from Greencable_uk sit down with @MJTiffPlumbing on this episode of THE TRADE LEGENDS PODCAST to explain how they are revolutionising the scrap metal industry within the construction trade. Greencable will provide you with a scrap metal bin which you can fill up at your own pace, and then the guys will come and collect the bin from your property, AND usually pay you MORE than

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00:28:38

LEARN How To MAKE MONEY On Instagram | 'You're The...

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2025/03/23

E101 (Part 1) How To MAKE MONEY On Instagram | 'You're The First Guest To ADMIT THIS"In this week's episode of the Trade Legends Podcast, Mark sits down with electrician James to discuss his rather controversial opinions within the construction industry. James gets a lot of hate online for his actions, but we gave him the opportunity to tell his side of the story.Before that, James describes how he became an electrician in the trades, after a string of jobs that he found

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00:59:11

Thieves Tried To Steal My Tools | Construction...

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2025/03/14

E100 | Thieves Tried to Steal My Tools | Construction Podcast | We FOUGHT BACK"Get outside. Someone is breaking into your van."Paul has been a carpenter in the construction industry all of his life. He works hard in his local community and makes a good living to support himself and his family. A couple of weeks ago, he had the phone call that no tradesman wants to get."Get outside. Someone is breaking into your van."Moments later, Paul was outside, desperately trying to find his

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00:51:36

HOW TO MAKE MORE MONEY With Any Construction Business...

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2025/03/14

E99 | This Is How To MAKE MORE MONEY And Quote Correctly | Trade Legends PodcastIn this week's episode of the Trade Legends Podcast, we sit down with Em and Yas. Two carpenters from opposite ends of the country, but whom fate brought together. Like most tradespeople, neither would have seen themselves working in the construction industry if you'd asked them fresh from school. From bouncer to footballer, these 2 tradespeople have experienced it all, but it wasn't until they entered the

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01:08:36

THE UK BEST BRICKLAYING COMPETITION is back | Trade...

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2025/03/14

E98 | Super Trowel 2025 Trade Legends Exclusive | THE UK'S BEST BRICKLAYING COMPETITION is back The boys from Super Trowel have returned to the studio for round 2. Earlier this year, the guys headed over to Vegas for the Spec Mix bricklaying 2025 competition - the biggest bricklaying competition in the world. The guys took the winners from Super Trowel 2024 bricklaying event to go up against the big boys of the USA, hoping to finally put TEAM GB on the map!Jack and Joe break down last year's

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00:52:12

HOW TRADESMAN CAN LOSE WEIGHT Without Exercise!......

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2025/03/14

E97 | How Tradies can Lose Weight Without Exercise! I Was An ELECTRICIAN, But Now I Show Tradesmen how to get into shape and lose weight.In this episode of the Trade Legends Podcast, @MJTiffPlumbing sat down with Joe @thetradesmanscoach to discuss all things health in the construction industry. Joe qualified as an electrician over 12 years ago, and even though he enjoyed his career as a tradesman in the construction industry, he decided to retrain as a Personal Trainer. Initially, he was able to

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01:00:30

Electrician Apprentices | Learn How To Make More...

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2025/02/02

E96 | Why Electricians In Social Housing Are Paid The Least Money!Kimmy never planned on being an electrician in construction, but after seeing what electrician installers were earning at the business she worked at.. she decided she wanted a slice of that rather lucrative pie! After being allowed to shadow the installers, she enrolled at College to obtain her electrician qualification, but realised she'd need an apprenticeship. Unable to find one locally, she thought of a way to not only get

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00:14:02

Trade Talk | Home Improvement Shows | What They Don't...

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2025/01/27

Trade Talk | Home Improvement Shows | What Really Happens Behind The Scenes!Laura Jane Clark sat down with @MJTiffPlumbing earlier this year to discuss her career in Television and construction. She has worked on several high profile 'home renovation' shows across various networks, helping out with designs, planning, and the physical construction. Unfortunately, however, she noticed that her appearances in the home renovation shows were being dramatically cut, to a point where she knew she

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01:03:22

BUILDING EXHIBITIONS- "I could get SUED if its not...

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2025/01/19

E95 | Building exhibitions is a VERY high pressure environment and can come at a cost!!In our first episode of 2025, Mark sits down with exhibitions builder/carpenter Greg of 'buildandbesceneuk' to chat about all things construction, building exhibitions stands, music, social media and deadlines. Initially, Greg studied Forensic Psychology at university, but his real passion was building things and beinf hands on. He found himself building sets and stages for major sporting events around

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00:52:48

E94 | The Trades, Mental Health and Tool Theft | The...

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2024/12/29

E94 | The Trades, Mental Health and Tool Theft | The Construction Industry in 2024.In our special 'End of Year" episode of the Trade Legends podcast, Alex, Mark and Jack look back at what has happened over the past 12 months within the trades. We cover topics that affect every tradesman such as Tool Theft and crime within construction, material prices, apprenticeships, mental health and the future of the trade industry. We discuss some of our favourite moments of 2024, including some of our most

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THE TRUTH about working in CONSTRUCTION during...

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2024/12/22

E93 | Running a trades business in CONSTRUCTION during Christmas! "Everyone wants a new fitted-kitchen for Christmas!" In this week's episode of the Trade Legends construction podcast, we are joined by a plumber, a screeder, and a carpenter to discuss how busy all tradesmen get during Christmas, whilst working in the trades. @MJTiffPlumbing leads the conversation with a wide range of topics, such as fitting in last minute jobs, bookings for 2025, emergency call-outs, and a Q&A from our viewers

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