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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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01:31:11

FROM PLUMBING TO BATTLING CANCER..."I WILL BEAT IT"

Trade Legends — The UK"s number 1 Tradesman &... ·

2024/12/15

E92 | In this week's episode of the Trade Legends podcast, Mark @MJTiffPlumbing sat down with plumber Nathan @NNPlumber to discuss his ongoing battle against Cancer (Non-Hodgkin lymphoma) whilst working as a tradesman within the construction industry. Chemotherapy and Construction. My Non-Hodgkin lymphoma battle as a PLUMBER. In the UK, the lifetime risk of developing cancer is approximately 1 in 2, according to Cancer Research UK. Nathan is a young plumber in the construction industry, and in

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01:11:35

Plumbing: My Body Is DESTROYED! Why I'm QUITTING...

Trade Legends — The UK"s number 1 Tradesman &... ·

2024/12/08

E91 | Plumbing has DESTROYED my body. It's time to GIVE IT UP-Battle of the Podcasts- "We f**kin' hate you lot!" In this week's episode, Alex and Mark sit down with gas engineer Kieran, and plumber Pete from @OffTheJobpodcastuk Kieran initially planned on being an electrician, but after working as a labourer with a plumber, he decided to pursue a career as a plumber and gas engineer, and after completing his apprenticeship he decided to set up his own business. We spoke to Pete back in Episode

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00:46:35

FROM A GLOBAL TRAINER BRAND TO SAFETY BOOTS :...

Trade Legends — The UK"s number 1 Tradesman &... ·

2024/12/01

E90 | FROM A GLOBAL TRAINER BRAND TO SAFETY BOOTS : Transforming The Construction Industry PPEPremier League Football, Wimbledon, the FBI... and now the trades. In this episode of the Trade Legends podcast, Ed van Wezel shares his journey of transforming traditional construction safety boots and work boots into stylish, high-performance safety trainers for tradespeople within the construction industry. As the visionary behind revitalizing iconic brands like Hi-Tec and Totectors, Ed discusses his

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00:48:40

SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS in CONSTRUCTION... What NOT...

Trade Legends — The UK"s number 1 Tradesman &... ·

2024/11/26

E89 | SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS in CONSTRUCTION... What NOT to do!!Trade Legends Construction Podcast Alex and Mark sit down with Troy, the tradesman behind the brilliant 'surface protection' company Dusty Boys that all trades will use, from plumbers to carpenters, plasterers to electricians.... and I'm sure you've seen it all over social media. Troy is a carpenter by trade, something he was able to achieve without the need for an apprenticeship as he learnt his trade skills on the job, but the

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01:48:28

SUICIDE In the CONSTRUCTION TRADE | The DEVASTATING...

Trade Legends — The UK"s number 1 Tradesman &... ·

2024/11/17

E88 | SUICIDE in CONSTRUCTION Trade | The BIGGEST DANGER in the TRADES "Nobody asked me how I was." www.thelostcity.org "Lets save the next 7000." #thelostcity 7000 tradesmen have taken their own lives over the last 10 years. That's 2 tradesmen every day : enough trades people to build a city the size of Cardiff. - Project 7000 | The Lost City - "The construction industry has a suicide rate four times the national average. It's a crisis, but one that's relatively unknown outside the

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01:08:50

BUILDING a BUSINESS in the CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Trade Legends — The UK"s number 1 Tradesman &... ·

2024/11/11

E87 | BUILDING A BUSINESS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Trade Legends Construction Podcast Watch until the end for your chance to win some cool prizes! Join us for a Trade Legends carpentry and construction industry podcast special. Mark and Alex sit down with Rob from Berrywood Contractors, and Paul from OSC Sales. Rob describes how at a young age he was interested in architecture, but ultimately chose a career in carpentry after following in the family tradition of working in the trades. Paul

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00:49:11

LEARNING A TRADE AT 27 | My Goal is to BUILD A HOUSE

Trade Legends — The UK"s number 1 Tradesman &... ·

2024/11/03

E86 | Turning 27: My Journey Into Construction And Securing An Apprenticeship "My Goal is to build a house." Join our resident plumber Mark @MJTiffPlumbing for episode 86 of the Trade Legends Podcast as we sit down with Sianna @si_laysconstruction to discuss how and why she chose to enter the construction industry and learn a trade in her late 20's, with her end goal of learning how to build a house. Like many people, Sianna worked a variety of jobs after leaving college, including retail,

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02:04:52

TERRIFYING GHOST STORIES | UK's No.1 Paranormal...

Trade Legends — The UK"s number 1 Tradesman &... ·

2024/11/01

E85 | TERRIFYING GHOST STORIES | UK,s No.1 Paranormal Investigator Danny Moss Tells all"Strap in Ladies and Gentlemen... this could be a long one." - MJ Tiff. Join us for our spooky Halloween Special as we sit down with one of the UK's leading Paranormal Investigators - Danny Moss @TheParanormalInvestigator for some Ghost Stories. Danny's ghost hunting adventures started at a young age, after experiencing a paranormal event that couldn't be explained. Since then, he has been on a ghost hunting

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01:18:11

THE TRUTH about HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOWS | TV’s Laura...

Trade Legends — The UK"s number 1 Tradesman &... ·

2024/10/20

E84 | TV's Laura Jane Clark | THE TRUTH behind HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOWS | Trade Legends PODCAST From humble Scottish beginnings to working with Channel 4 and the BBC and also Netflix, Laura Jane Clark is no stranger to our TV sets on home renovation and home design remodel shows. In this episode of the Trade Legends Podcast, Laura sat down with Mark to discuss how she first became interested in Architecture, and what led her to pursue the now famous Underground Toilet construction renovation

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01:02:51

How to START A BUSINESS in Construction and keep your...

Trade Legends — The UK"s number 1 Tradesman &... ·

2024/10/13

E83 | How to START A BUSINESS in Construction and keep your APPRENTICE! In this episode of the Trade Legends Podcast we chat with Jamie and Robbie about their journeys into the construction industry. Jamie always wanted to work with his hands, but in order to run and grow a successful construction business, he learned that coming off the tools was the only way to bring this about. Robbie, his young roofing apprentice, has been with Jamie for a couple of years. Robbie sees Jamie as an onsite

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01:12:01

WE TALK TRADE TOOLS - UPGRADE and SAVE TIME (& Earn...

Trade Legends — The UK"s number 1 Tradesman &... ·

2024/10/07

082 | WE TALK TRADE TOOLS - UPGRADE and SAVE TIME (& Earn More Money) The Master and the Apprentice. In this week's episode of the Trade Legends Podcast we sit down with Chris and Gavin; 2 seasoned trade carpenters with over 50 years of joined experience in the Construction trade Industry. Chris, who trained up Gavin for the first 2 years of his carpentry apprenticeship, first qualified as a trade carpenter back in 1990 when trade tools were very different. Straight away, he set up his

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00:57:52

HOW TO GET INTO PLUMBING & becoming my own APPRENTICE...

Trade Legends — The UK"s number 1 Tradesman &... ·

2024/09/29

HOW TO GET INTO PLUMBING & becoming my own APPRENTICELike most young people, Dave @boilerstobathrooms6267 had no idea what he wanted to do as a Career or hat to be an apprentice in. Luckily for him, his mother was prepared for such a situation - "Plumbing David, it pays well!"...so a plumbing apprentiship it was. It wasn't, however, as simple as that, plumbing it was. Dave struggled to find a plumbing Apprenticeship in the local area; something that he would require in order to become a fully

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00:58:03

BESPOKE Tiling Secrets REVEALED | 080

Trade Legends — The UK"s number 1 Tradesman &... ·

2024/09/22

In this week's episode of Trade Legends, @MJTiffPlumbing sits down with tiling expert Jack - someone who didn't initially see a future in the trades but, through perseverance and hard work, was able to setup his own successful tiling business, whilst making a name for himself across social media. From overcoming challenges on new build sites to creating bespoke tiled furniture, Jack will reveal what it takes to become a respected craftsmen and influencer. Learn about his experiences with

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01:16:18

How to Beat Addiction & Become Successful | Trade...

Trade Legends — The UK"s number 1 Tradesman &... ·

2024/09/15

From struggling with alcohol addiction to building a successful screeding business, Joe's story demonstrates how it's never too late to make a change. In this week's episode of Trade Legends, we discuss the challenges of mental health in the construction industry, the importance of a conversation, and how one pivotal moment at a music festival changed everything. Joe shares his experiences of working in both the food business and sales, before eventually finding his way into the

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01:17:05

What does the Fox say? Decorating, £100K Lawsuits,...

Trade Legends — The UK"s number 1 Tradesman &... ·

2024/09/09

Foxy, the face behind the popular decorating content on social media, shares his story from chef to decorator, and how he built his decorating business from scratch. He tells us all about his innovative inventions, including the patented Fox's Pro Shield, and the difficulties of balancing his thriving career with family life, and his ADHD-driven pursuits. Foxy also discusses his partnership with On The Tools and offers candid advice on brand deals and content creation, as well as opening up

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00:52:34

The Future of Carpentry: Social Media,...

Trade Legends — The UK"s number 1 Tradesman &... ·

2024/09/02

In this week's episode of Trade Legends, we explore the world of carpentry with the one and only... Lewis Lai! Discover how he is able to juggle his flourishing business with a unique social media presence. From tackling cultural stereotypes to sharing insider tips on self-employment, Lewis offers his own take on the modern construction industry and what it takes to succeed within it.Lewis, a 27-year-old carpenter from Rugby, recounts his journey from apprenticeship to running his own

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01:03:11

EXPOSING the Construction Industry: Kelly Cartwright...

Trade Legends — The UK"s number 1 Tradesman &... ·

2024/08/25

Kelly Cartwright, founder of Core Recruiter, specialises in construction recruitment and is passionate about bringing both men and women into the industry. In this week's episode, we get a first-hand account of the shocking realities faced by many women in construction as Kelly shares her experiences. From combating stereotypes to receiving unsolicited explicit messages, Kelly's journey highlights the need for change within parts of the industry. This episode delves into the challenges of

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00:43:19

How to start a Successful Business | Trade Legends...

Trade Legends — The UK"s number 1 Tradesman &... ·

2024/08/19

Join us for Episode 75 as we dive into the world of carpentry, workwear, and business growth. We discuss the challenges of taking on apprentices, as well as the secrets of building a successful brand.Meet Ryan @damson_carpentry , a skilled carpenter who's navigated the ups and downs of self-employment and now manages a team of four. Learn about his experiences in the carpentry industry and how he's adapted to the changing landscape. Then, get to know Liam @BrawnWorkwear , an electrician

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01:35:55

The Future of Trades: How to Fix the Skills Shortage...

Trade Legends — The UK"s number 1 Tradesman &... ·

2024/08/12

In this episode of Trade Legends, we attempt to tackle the complex issues surrounding apprenticeships, education, and the future of trades. From the disconnect between schools and employers to the changing landscape of the job market, the guys attempt to dissect the problems and propose innovative solutions. This week we welcome Lee @OnTheToolsOfficial , one of the original founders of the platform, and Ben and Jake from @ScolmoreGroup . These industry insiders bring their combined experience and

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00:59:15

From Electrician to Construction Mogul: A...

Trade Legends — The UK"s number 1 Tradesman &... ·

2024/08/04

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Joe from Pure Projects, a young entrepreneur who's transforming the construction industry. Discover how Joe went from electrician to successful business owner, building a multi-million pound ecosystem of companies in just five years. Learn about his innovative strategies for growth, branding, and leveraging social media to stand out in a competitive market.Joe shares invaluable insights on scaling a construction business, including the importance of

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