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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
Entrepreneurship
Product Development
Social Housing
Community Support
Tiling
Business Startup
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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In this episode of the Trade Legends Podcast, we sit down with Gemma, a talented mural artist who turned a lockdown hobby into a thriving creative business. From painting small canvases at home to creating large-scale murals for salons, gyms, and com... more

In this episode of Trade Legends, we sit down with Renovate with Emma and Gio to hear two inspiring journeys into the trades and construction industry.

Emma shares her path from law school and corporate PR into property renovation, sourcing, and let... more

Why do plumbers always make this mistake? In this episode of Trade Legends, Mike from Salamander Pumps explains the most common pump installation errors, why they happen, and how to avoid them. From shower pump failures to boosting mains pressure, we... more

In this episode of Trade Legends, Mark chats with Dean Franklin, 2025 winner of The Apprentice and co-founder of ADL Air Conditioning. From flipping PlayStations at 13 to launching a booming business in lockdown, Dean shares his wild journey, raw hus... more

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Recent Guests

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
Jess Rose
Apprentice plumbing and heating engineer, fellow Thomas Dudley ambassador
Thomas Dudley
Episode: "I Skipped University to Learn Plumbing | What Happened Next Will Shock You"
Kimmy the Spark
Electrician of the Year 2024 and social media influencer
Self-employed, content creator
Episode: Electrician Apprentices | Learn How To Make More Money Than Your Boss!
Nathan Nash
Plumber and cancer survivor
NN Plumber
Episode: FROM PLUMBING TO BATTLING CANCER..."I WILL BEAT IT"
Ed van Wezel
A footwear entrepreneur focused on safety boots.
Totectors
Episode: FROM A GLOBAL TRAINER BRAND TO SAFETY BOOTS : Transforming The Construction Industry PPE

Hosts

Alex (Big Al)
Host of a leading construction podcast, focusing on insights from tradespeople across the industry.
Mark (MJTIFF)
Co-host with a passion for exploring the trades industry, providing a platform for tradespeople to share their stories.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 91 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 Kingdom4 years ago

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Great guests and great topics being covered, one of my favorite shows.
Love it! A great listen.
Really enjoyed the different topics that cover the building industry with brilliant guests.
As another tradesperson, it's great to hear others speak about their experiences.

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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...
BESPOKE Tiling Secrets REVEALED | 080
Q: What sort of advice would you give to anyone coming into tiling or social media?
You need to put the hours in and sink some time into these things.

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Conversations with tradespeople provide an authentic glimpse into the UK's construction sector, focusing on the daily realities and challenges they face. The content spans a variety of relevant topics, including business growth, skills development, mental health in the trades, and the intricacies of working as an apprentice. These narratives often emphasize personal journeys and anecdotes, making them relatable for fellow tradespeople, while offering insights that can inspire and inform.

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Trade Legends launched 4 years ago and published 130 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. Gemma Growl
2. Dean Franklin
3. Ryan O'Sullivan
4. Rob Jenrick
5. Graham Mundy
6. Jess Rose
7. Kimmy the Spark
8. Nathan Nash

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