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

Trade Legends
Construction Industry
Mental Health
Carpentry
Tool Theft
Social Media
Plumbing
Apprenticeship
Construction
Totectors
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Home Renovation
Product Development
Entrepreneurship
Social Housing
Community Support
Business Startup
Tiling
Work-Life Balance
Self-Employment
Roofing

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 runn... more

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Latest Episodes

Sam from Oval Renewables launched a solar business during Covid with just £3k and no guarantees, and lived to tell the tale. Mark from Power Sonic Ltd and Adam from Nerrad Tools hold nothing back on big energy companies undercutting independent elect... more

Rich Cockerline cold-approached sparks on building sites for 18 months just to get his first break, and that relentless mindset never left him. From working inside the National Cyber Security Centre with zero electronics allowed, to why 13 electrical... more

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Russ nearly shut down Talking Tradesmen with just £80 left in his business account, and Kev had his entire van of tools stolen on Boxing Day. Two tradespeople who refused to quit join Trade Legends to get brutally honest about mental health in constr... more

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Tom from Testo reveals how the same precision technology used by heating engineers is trusted by McDonald's, KFC and high-end pharmaceutical labs to keep their operations safe. From why relying on guesswork in the trades isn't just unprofessional but... more

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Recent Guests

Andreas Degiulio
Window and door specialist and owner of Woodway Windows
Woodway Windows
Episode: "I HAVE TO KNOW DIFFERENT SKILLS FOR MY TRADE" | TRADE LEGENDS PODCAST
Nook Carpenter Carleton
Self-employed carpenter sharing his journey and insights into the carpentry business.
Episode: THE BRUTAL TRUTH About Building a Carpentry Business from Nothing | Trade Legends Podcast
George Hoskins
Owner of Hoskins Innovations, a landscaping business
Hoskins Innovations
Episode: FROM ZERO TO 300K: How Social Media Built My Landscaping Business | Trade Legends Podcast
Ashley Macintosh
Owner of A&E Macintosh, specializing in exterior cleaning and training.
A&E Macintosh
Episode: EXPOSING The Dirty Truth About Exterior Cleaning | Trade Legends Podcast
Gemma Growl
An artist who specializes in murals and portrait paintings, previously worked as a leisure and tourism manager.
Episode: How Painting Famous Celebrities Launched My Business | Trade Legends Podcast
Dean Franklin
Owner of ADL Air Conditioning and Winner of The Apprentice
ADL Air Conditioning
Episode: "I WON THE APPRENTICE".. Dean Franklin gets HIRED BY LORD SUGAR | Trade Legends Podcast
Ryan O'Sullivan
Founder of Ry Group, multi-trader specializing in plumbing, electrics, and heating services.
Ry Group
Episode: What's the REAL Secret to Growing a Successful Construction Business? | Trade Legends Podcast
Rob Jenrick
Shadow Justice Secretary and Member of Parliament for Newark in Nottinghamshire
UK Parliament
Episode: EXPOSING TOOL THEFT at Car Boot Sales - The Shocking Truth | Trade Legends Podcast
Graham Mundy
Founder of Mundi Van Security
Mundi Van Security
Episode: Tradesmen Are Raving About This Van Security Trick | Trade Legends Podcast

Hosts

Alex (Big Al)
Host of the podcast, sharing insights and facilitating discussions about the trades industry.
Mark (MJTIFF)
Co-host who brings his experience and perspective to conversations about trades and construction.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 94 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Great guests and great topics being covered one of my fav shows

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AL1983I
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Fantastic podcast

    Great podcast with great topics. As another tradesperson it’s great to hear other tradespeople speak about their experiences.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tennis mad
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Great for the trades

    A great listen, really enjoyed all the different topics that cover the building industry with brilliant guests, always interesting to see how others run their business

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danny Mad
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Awesome

    Great listen love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Choccy1982
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Great podcast

    First show was great can’t wait for more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AL1983I
    United Kingdom5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners enjoy the range of topics discussed, from mental health to practical tools for the industry.
There is consistent praise for the humor interjected into serious topics, making the discussions engaging and easy to digest.
Many find the advice offered on running a trade business particularly valuable, helping them navigate their own careers.
Listeners appreciate the authenticity and relatable experiences shared by guests who work in trades.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#51
United Kingdom/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#76
Ireland/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#185
Spain/Business/Careers

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From Anxiety to Building a HUGE WORKWEAR BRAND- Branded By Sammi Tells ALL | Trade Legends Podcast
Q: What is the best thing that's come out of creating your business?
The friendships.
How Painting Famous Celebrities Launched My Business | Trade Legends Podcast
Q: What inspired you to transition from leisure and tourism management to being an artist?
Lockdown inspired me to rediscover my passion for painting, leading me to start selling my artwork online.
FROM A GLOBAL TRAINER BRAND TO SAFETY BOOTS : Transforming The Construction Industry PPE
Q: What advice would you give to someone trying to grow their business?
Perseverance is key; business is tough and requires hard work and some luck.
SUICIDE In the CONSTRUCTION TRADE | The DEVASTATING Risk Faced By Tradesmen
Q: What advice would you give to someone who might be struggling and embarrassed to seek help?
You're not alone in how you're feeling. Once you've taken that initial step, it's only progression from there.
SUICIDE In the CONSTRUCTION TRADE | The DEVASTATING Risk Faced By Tradesmen
Q: What would you say to someone considering therapy?
Just talk. It's the hardest thing to do, it really is, but once you do that first step...

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What is Trade Legends about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content focus encompasses a wide range of topics pertinent to tradespeople and those in the construction industry, including real-life stories, insights on skills, mental health, safety standards, pay structures, and the challenges of running a business. Emphasis is placed on apprenticeships and the experiences of a variety of trades, from carpentry to plumbing to construction entrepreneurship. The podcast offers a platform for guests to share personal narratives that highlight resilience, innovation, and the often hard-earned wisdom gained from working in trades. Notably, the blend of humor and honest conversation, along with actionable advice, makes it appealing for both aspiring and seasoned tradespeople.

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1. Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast
2. TORQUE UP
3. The Rest Is Football
4. The Buckleys
5. The Heating & Plumbing Show

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Trade Legends launched 5 years ago and published 149 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Trade Legends include:

1. Andreas Degiulio
2. Nook Carpenter Carleton
3. George Hoskins
4. Ashley Macintosh
5. Gemma Growl
6. Dean Franklin
7. Ryan O'Sullivan
8. Rob Jenrick

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