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Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

Welcome to "Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast," the ultimate destination for tradespeople across the UK, hosted by Keiran Yates and Pete Withers (Tradie Tales aka Plumber Tales). This podcast is a toolbox of insights, humour, and real-life stories from the heart of the trades industry.Each episode of "Off The Job" is crafted with the tradesperson in mind, whether you"re a Gas Engineer, Plumber, Electrician, or just passionate about the trade world. Our hosts, Keiran and Pete, bring their unique

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45:01

Tackling Tool Theft with CT1: Off The Job Podcast...

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2025/03/28

Send us a text This week, Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast goes on the road with CT1 to the Wickes Tool Marking Event in St Albans — a powerful initiative aimed at protecting tradespeople from tool theft. Filmed and recorded live in partnership with CT1, SelectaDNA, and Fix Radio, Pete and Keiran join forces with the trade community to raise awareness around a growing epidemic: tool theft, which affects 2 in 5 tradespeople across the UK. In this episode, we speak with industry leaders, van ...

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36:06

Slow Work In The Trades | Off The Job: A Tradesman...

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2025/03/24

Send us a text 🚧 Is the trade slowing down, or is it just the usual cycle? In this episode of Off The Job Overtime, Pete & Kerian wrap up Season 5 with a deep dive into the latest trade industry debates, plenty of banter, and some unexpected topics. 🔹 Why does time fly as you get older? Childhood games vs. today's screen generation. 🔹 Women in trades – what’s stopping more from joining? Is it old attitudes, lack of support, or something else? 🔹 ASMR madness – weird trend or genuinely

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42:08

Chasing Payments & The Reality of Trade Work | Off...

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2025/03/17

Send us a text In this episode of Off The Job: Overtime, Keiran Yates and Pete Withers dive into the biggest frustrations in the trades, from getting paid on time to dealing with last-minute cancellations. 🚧 Topics Covered: Chasing late payments – Why tradespeople struggle to get paid & should you charge late fees?Should trades charge for quotes? – The debate over free vs. paid quotes & how to do it rightJob cancellations & deposits – Why more trades need to take deposits

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68:07

Gas Safe, Heat Pumps, The Future of Trade: Arron from...

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2025/03/10

Send us a text 🔥 Are gas engineers undervalued? Should heat pumps replace gas boilers? How is technology shaping the future of the trade? In this episode of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, Keiran Yates and Pete Withers sit down with Arron Blythe from Viper Gas (@vipergas) to discuss the realities of working in the gas industry, the challenges of staying up-to-date with regulations, and the shift toward renewable energy. 🔹 From Carpentry to Gas Engineering – Arron shares his journey from a

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66:37

From Apprentice to Boss: Lewis Lai’s Carpentry...

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2025/03/03

Send us a text This week on Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, Keiran and Pete sit down with Lewis Lai, the man behind LL Carpentry & Joinery, to talk all things carpentry, self-employment, and social media in the trades! From apprenticeship struggles to running a successful business, Lewis shares his hilarious on-the-job experiences, including getting mistaken for a 17-year-old, learning the trade from social media, and the never-ending debate over who should fit bath panels – plumbers o...

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39:25

The Hidden Costs of Being a Tradesperson | Off The...

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2025/02/28

Send us a text In this episode of Off The Job: Overtime, Keiran Yates and Pete Withers tackle the biggest frustrations in the trades—from unfair fines and rising material costs to dodgy work excuses and job delays. 🚧 Key topics include: Tradespeople being fined for litter found in bins with their name on it Why pricing jobs is getting harder – hidden costs, supplier markups & sourcing materials The struggles of aging on the tools – aches, long hours & the reality of physical work

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40:40

From Tradesman to Tech Innovator: How James Hatfield...

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2025/02/24

Send us a text In this episode of Off The Job: A Trades Podcast, hosts Keiran Yates and Pete Withers sit down with James Hatfield, Chief Revenue Officer at LiveSwitch, to explore his incredible journey from painting houses and power washing to leading a billion-dollar tech company. James shares how his background in the trades shaped his approach to business and how he’s now using LiveSwitch to revolutionize the industry — making it easier for tradespeople to win jobs faster, cut costs, and ...

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77:12

How Lincoln Smith Scaled Custom Heat Ltd to 200...

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2025/02/17

Send us a textIn this episode of Off The Job: A Trades Podcast, hosts Keiran Yates and Pete Withers sit down with Lincoln Smith, Managing Director of Custom Heat, to discuss his journey from apprentice to business leader. Lincoln shares how he transformed his family business from 7 to nearly 200 employees, the challenges of scaling a trades business, and why branding, pricing, and automation are crucial for success.🔥 Topics Covered:✔️ How to grow a plumbing and heating business sustainably✔️ The

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26:55

Stop Tool Theft Van Protest in Westminster | Off The...

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2025/02/10

Send us a text What a day! Keiran and Pete take to the streets with, what seems to be, all the tradespeople in the UK that have had enough with tool theft! Join us as we rally with tradespeople of all trades to protest about tool theft. A history-making protest and van march (and someone brought a tank), all set up by Shoaib Awan, who owns Trades United. See the milestone of tradespeople banding together to finally say Enough Is Enough on tool theft. Keiran and Pete join up with a huge cast...

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37:33

News From Across The Pond | Off The Job: A Tradesman...

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2025/02/04

Send us a text Keiran and Pete take a look over the pond to see LA on fire and the whole Elon salute situation. They give a quick recap on the start of the new year and Season 5! And they dive into what certain trades earning rates are. 30% off Yearly Subscriptions to Gas Certificate App when you use code :POD30 Click Here to Download Gas Certificate App Warning: Contains adult humour and language. Follow Us: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offthejobpodcastuk Instagram: https://www....

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72:43

Naked Customer Fiasco With Jen The Decorator | Off...

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2025/01/27

Send us a textJennifer Gardner (Jen The Decorator) tells Off The Job about an awkward encounter with a customer who insisted that he must be naked whilst Jen was on the job. But this wasn't the first time he has done this...Other than dealing with strange customers, Jen discusses how she got into her line of work and what her school life was like. Alongside life being a single mum whilst working a taxing job. Proving that it is not impossible! As well as this, Jen opens up about her trau...

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69:41

How 'On The Tools' Became the Voice of Tradespeople –...

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2025/01/20

Send us a textLee Wilcox, founder of 'On The Tools', joins Keiran and Pete to share the incredible journey of turning viral Facebook videos into the biggest online community for tradespeople. This episode dives into the mental health crisis affecting the industry, the challenges of building a business from scratch, and how Lee’s team is raising millions to support tradespeople through initiatives like Project 7,000. If you’re a tradesperson or just love a great success story, this one’s for y...

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72:13

NEW CT1 Goods With Nicola Walsh | Off The Job: A...

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2025/01/13

Send us a textKeiran and Pete kick off the New Year and Season 5 of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast with their first guest; Marketing Manager Nicola Walsh from CT1! Accompanied by a brand new set, the lads talk about Nicola's life working as a Marketing Manager for CT1, a hint of Australian in her Irish accent, and some of the best and newest products on the CT1 line!Nicola is a CT1 legend that every tradesperson should know about. She's got some amazing new CT1 products for you to have a sn...

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49:21

Pete’s Wallet Is in Tears, Robbie’s Cougar Night Out,...

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2024/12/27

Send us a textThe Final Overtime Episode of 2024! 🎄In this festive and chaotic finale of Off The Job: Overtime, Keiran and Pete wrap up 2024 with laughs, reflections, and some unbelievable stories. From paying a jaw-dropping £18.80 for cheesy chips at Rochester Market to Robbie accidentally continuing the Trade Apps Christmas party to a Cougar and Cubs event, this episode is packed with unforgettable moments!✨ What’s Inside This Episode?Tool Theft Awareness: Pete recaps the massive success of the

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29:34

Tax Talk for Trades: HMRC’s Ben Livings Breaks Down...

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2024/12/12

Send us a textTaxes don’t have to be scary! In this episode, we sit down with Ben Livings from HMRC to discuss everything tradespeople need to know about managing their finances. From self-assessment tips and payment plans to VAT and allowable expenses, Ben shares practical advice to help you stay on top of your taxes.Whether you’re new to self-employment or looking to improve your tax game, this episode is packed with insights to make tax season less stressful.30% off Yearly Subscriptions to...

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71:25

Plumber’s Angel Shareen Sinclair’s Tips for Success |...

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2024/12/05

Send us a textKeiran and Pete welcome Shareen Sinclair, the Plumber’s Angel in Episode 7 of Season 4 on Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast. With a unique journey from banking and property investment to supporting trades businesses, Shareen shares actionable tips on:Pricing your work confidently Balancing business with family life Using social media to build a sustainable customer base Shareen’s expertise in small business consultancy and her passion for empowering tradespeople ma...

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88:37

Scott from Great Scott Plumbing & Heating | Off The...

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2024/11/28

Send us a textGreat Scott! It's Scott from Great Scott Plumbing and Heating joining us as our guest today on Off The Job Podcast! Scott is a seasoned vet of the plumbing industry, working for his own company that deals with plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning. Scott brings out his artistic side with easily noticeable and recognisable van covered in a great homage to the Back To The Future film series, and it doesn't stop there, Scott brings his creativity to life with his unique...

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26:50

Where Do You Go When You Got To Go Go? | Off The Job...

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2024/11/25

Send us a textWe're shaking things up here on Off The Job!Going forward, Overtime Episodes will be once a month, but jam packed with more content! Continue to send in your stories and questions for Keiran and Pete to read out on the show, and tune in for even more Off The Job in the most "Overtime" way possible! Ding Ding Ding! Everyone's eyes has been on the ring. Mike Tyson Vs. Jake Paul gets Keiran and Pete riled up as they breakdown and discuss the fight that's making all the headlin...

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80:41

Mark Tiff & Big Al From Trade Legends | Off The Job:...

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2024/11/21

Send us a textTrade Legends and Off The Job together in one room! Mark Tiff and Big Al join us today on Off The Job podcast in an absolute jam packed episode all about running a trade Podcast, starting Unilite, unspoken mental health problems in the trades, education in younger generations, and what it's like running a business!Trades people love a podcast, and what better one to listen to than Trade Legends and Off The Job! Mark and Al talk to Pete and Keiran about the interesting situa...

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Movember Care & Health | Off The Job Podcast Overtime...

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2024/11/18

Send us a textHow are you? A question not asked enough. This week, Keiran and Pete talk about the men's positive mental and physical health movement; Movember. Their accompanied by some conversation starter cards about mental health (Thanks to Isuzu!) that should get the boys to open up and make others feel comfortable opening up about their worries, too.Porn addiction is real and family destroying. A news story from The Sun about how porn addiction is our headline on today's episode of ...

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