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Trade Legends ... The UK's number 1 Construction Podcast

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

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 topics such as skills, pay, apprenticeships, mental health, ... more

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Latest Episodes

Luke Freeman joins the Trade Legends podcast to talk about life as a self-employed electrician for two years. We cover the apprenticeship journey, going self-employed with no domestic experience, cash-flow realities, toxic trades on social media, pri... more

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This week on Trade Legends, Sophie McGee is a third-year electrical apprentice, and she's had the full experience, good employers, bad ones, and everything in between. We talk about leaving nursing mid-COVID, getting into the trades with zero backgro... more

Two Trade Legends return. Dom and Reiss are back on the podcast. Both businesses have grown, the jobs are bigger, the money's bigger, and so are the headaches. In this episode, we get into how having kids changes everything when you're running a busi... more

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Chirag is back on Trade Legends, and this time he's revealing all, including how he went from recruitment and estate agency to qualifying as a gas engineer in just two weeks. We get into whether that's actually enough to be safe on the job, the real ... more

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Recent Guests

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
George Hoskins
Owner of Hoskins Innovations, a landscaping business
Hoskins Innovations
Episode: £150 Loan to 300K Followers — My Landscaping STORY | Trade Legends Podcast
Laura Jane Clark
Architect and presenter on BBC 2 and Netflix.
BBC 2 / Netflix
Episode: How CT1 became the UK's most TRUSTED Trade Brand | 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: My Celebrity Murals went VIRAL — Here's What Happened | Trade Legends Podcast
Dean Franklin
Owner of ADL Air Conditioning and Winner of The Apprentice
ADL Air Conditioning
Episode: 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: The REAL Secret to Growing a Construction Business | 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 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

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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.

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I Lost Everything — Then Built a WORKWEAR Brand from Scratch | Trade Legends Podcast
Q: What is the best thing that's come out of creating your business?
The friendships.
My Celebrity Murals went VIRAL — Here's What Happened | 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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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
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3. The High Performance Podcast
4. Undr The Cosh
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1. Sophie McGee
2. Andreas Degiulio
3. Nook Carpenter Carleton
4. George Hoskins
5. Laura Jane Clark
6. Ashley Macintosh
7. Gemma Growl
8. Dean Franklin

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