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Trade Legends | Construction Podcast

Trade Legends
Social Media
Construction Industry
Tool Theft
Mental Health
Social Media Marketing
Apprenticeships
Carpentry
Business Growth
Construction
Apprenticeship
Entrepreneurship
Construction Business
Plumbing
Air Conditioning
Women In Trades
Landscaping
Electricians
Trade Shows
Self-Employment
Plumbing and Heating

Trade Legends is the UK's number one weekly construction podcast, hosted by Alex and Mark Tiff. Every week we sit down with tradespeople from across the industry, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, bricklayers, plasterers, builders, apprentices and more, for honest conversations about life on the tools. No filter, no fluff. Just real stories about skills, money, mental health, apprenticeships, bu... more

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Karl Malone, founder of TopBuild Carpentry, joins the Trade Legends Podcast to break down the reality of scaling a bespoke joinery business, from 8 years of making £0 net profit to building a 10-man team and an advanced workshop. Leaving school with ... more

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On The Trade Legends Podcast this week, we sit down with Rob Jenrick MP for a direct conversation about the issues hitting Britain’s tradespeople hardest, from stolen tools being openly sold at car boot sales to soaring fuel costs, tax thresholds and... more

On The Trade Legends Podcast this week, James from MKL sits down for an honest, unfiltered look at the chaotic graft of growing a trade business, surviving betrayals, and navigating life on the tools. We kick things off with his bizarre run of 21 job... more

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On The Trade Legends Podcast this week, Joe Baker (Screed Papi), founder of Second City Screed & Resin, sits down for an honest, unfiltered look at the brutal realities of running a modern trade business.

We tackle the diesel price crisis squeezing... more

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Recent Guests

Karl Malone
Founder of TopBuild Carpentry and bespoke joinery business owner
TopBuild Carpentry
Episode: Why Most Carpenters Go Broke Trying to Scale | Trade Legends Podcast
Rob Jenrick
Reform MP campaigning on issues affecting tradespeople
Reform UK
Episode: Inside Britain’s Illegal Stolen Tool Market | Trade Legends Podcast
Joe Baker
Founder of Second City Screed & Resin and tradesperson known as Screed Papi
Second City Screed & Resin
Episode: FUEL PRICES are out of CONTROL for Tradesmen | Trade Legends Podcast
Ben Rudman
Tradesperson and business owner featured on the episode
BE. Rudman (guest)
Episode: My Own Staff Were Stealing From Me | Trade Legends Podcast
Karl Sparky
Electrician extraordinaire
Independent electrician / self-employed
Episode: I Was Owed £10,000 — Why You Can’t Trust Anyone in Business | Trade Legends
Luke Freeman
Electrician, owner of Freeman Electrical
Freeman Electrical
Episode: The CRAZY Side of the Electrical Industry | Trade Legends Podcast
Sophie McGee
Apprentice Electrician
McGee Electrical
Episode: Apprentice Electrician EXPOSES the Electrical Industry | Trade Legends Podcast
Andreas Degiulio
Window and door specialist and owner of Woodway Windows
Woodway Windows
Episode: I Lost my MUM at 24 — Here's What it Taught me About BUSINESS | 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

Hosts

Alex Tiff
Host of Trade Legends podcast; co-host with Mark Tiff, focusing on trades life, business, and branding.
Mark Tiff
Co-host and industry host; discusses scale, brand-building, and practical trades insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 99 ratings
  • Great podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AL1983I
    United Kingdom5 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 Kingdom5 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 Kingdom5 years ago
  • Awesome

    Great listen love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Choccy1982
    United Kingdom5 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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Guests consistently bring practical, on-the-ground advice for growing trades businesses.
The show is a go-to for those wanting actionable strategies around branding, pricing, and hiring in the trades.
Listeners appreciate candid, no-fluff conversations and real-world stories from the job site.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why Most Carpenters Go Broke Trying to Scale | Trade Legends Podcast
Q: What's one tip then if somebody's listening and watching that you give about hiring a member of staff?
He recommends starting with a trial and looking beyond technical skill for passion, attitude, personality, customer manners and the ability to work well with the team.
Why Most Carpenters Go Broke Trying to Scale | Trade Legends Podcast
Q: What's one gripe then with the apprenticeship system there?
Malone says price-work subcontractors often need apprentices to work quickly, so teaching them to become highly skilled is not their priority. He wants apprentices to receive more complete training and craftsmanship experience.
Inside Britain’s Illegal Stolen Tool Market | Trade Legends Podcast
Q: What would you like to see happen with the VAT threshold, and how could it aid the trades community?
Jenrick says the threshold should rise from £90,000 to £150,000, giving small businesses more room to grow before facing higher prices and additional VAT administration.
Inside Britain’s Illegal Stolen Tool Market | Trade Legends Podcast
Q: What have we got to do as the trade community to get more MPs to actually get involved?
Jenrick says police should treat tool theft as a priority, investigate van break-ins and routinely raid car boot sales, while councils should carry out regular, robust trading-standards checks. He also proposes a national flying squad bringing together police, trading standards and the National Crime Agency.
FUEL PRICES are out of CONTROL for Tradesmen | Trade Legends Podcast
Q: What was that first drink like after being sober for four and a half years? What made you have that first drink and how was that first, did you feel guilty after having it?
Baker says he drank again partly to test whether he could stop after a few drinks. He says he does not feel guilty, remains aware of his addiction, and takes breaks from drinking when he thinks his habits are becoming concerning.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trade Legends

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

A weekly, practitioner-focused show featuring honest conversations with experienced tradespeople and business owners across construction, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and related trades. Episodes consistently explore real-world topics like pricing, growth, hiring, branding, social media marketing, work-life balance, and mental health, often through personal journeys from the shop floor to leadership. Notable through-lines include the impact of branding and online presence on client perception, the realities of scaling a trades business, and practical advice on deposits, cash flow, and project management. The format tends to mix practical business tactics with candid reflections on family, health, and the day-to-day grind, making it part... more

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Recent guests on Trade Legends include:

1. Karl Malone
2. Rob Jenrick
3. Joe Baker
4. Ben Rudman
5. Karl Sparky
6. Luke Freeman
7. Sophie McGee
8. Andreas Degiulio

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