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

E91 | Plumbing has DESTROYED my body. It's time to GIVE IT UP -Battle of the Podcasts- "We f**kin' hate you lot!" In this week's episode, Alex and Mark sit down with gas engineer Kieran, and plumber Pete from @OffTheJobpodcastuk Kieran initially planned on being an electrician, but after working as a labourer with a plumber, he decided to pursue a career as a plumber and gas engineer, and after completing his apprenticeship he decided to set up his own business. We spoke to Pete back in Episode 43, where he discussed how he became a plumber in the construction industry, but also how he knew that he wouldn't be able to stay working in the trades forever. Pete now knows that within 2 years, he will be off the tools completely. The guys started their podcast around 1 year ago, after a chance meeting at a trades event where Kieran was speaking. "Who's this f**kin' wally..." Pete thought to himself. Little did he know that in a matter of months he would be co-hosting a successful trades podcast with him. #tradesman #construction #podcast Guests this week: Kieran and Pete @OffTheJobpodcastuk Hosts: Alex @alexinsley Mark @MJTiffPlumbing ⭐ Supported by Tradify | https://tradifyhq.com/ | @TradifyHQ 🏷️ Save on over 50 Trade Brands | https://tradelegends.uk/discounts/

The tool theft debate heats up as tradespeople face off against car boot sale defenders! In this episode of Trade Legends, we dive deep into the controversial issue of stolen tools being sold at car boots. Witness the passionate clash between those fighting to protect tradespeople's livelihoods and those defending the cherished British tradition of car boots. Shoaib,  @thegasexpert-yt  a dedicated advocate for the Trades United movement and anti-tool theft campaigner, has returned. Hear his compelling arguments for banning power tool sales at car boos and his firsthand experiences with the devastating impact of tool theft. On the other side, Walter  @AntiquesArena  , a seasoned car boot sale veteran, shares his concerns about the potential consequences of such a ban on the car boot sale community. The debate covers crucial topics like the scale of tool theft in London, the role of police and government in addressing the issue, and potential solutions such as tool marking and stricter regulations. Don't miss the heated exchanges on controversial points like the source of tools at car boot sales and the impact of online marketplaces on the problem. This unmissable episode of Trade Legends brings the tool theft crisis to the forefront, highlighting the urgent need for action while exploring the complex implications for various stakeholders. Whether you're a tradesperson, car boot enthusiast, or concerned citizen, this debate will leave you with plenty to ponder about the future of tool sales and theft prevention in the UK. Guests this week: Shoaib  @thegasexpert-yt  Walter  @AntiquesArena  Hosts: Nathan ⭐ Proudly Sponsored by CT1 | www.ct1.com | @ct1ltd ⭐ Supported by Tradify | https://tradifyhq.com/ | @TradifyHQ 🏷️ Save on over 50 Trade Brands | https://tradelegends.uk/discounts/ #tooltheft #carboots #construction #trades

Brace yourself for tales of working insane hours, dealing with nightmare clients, and making rookie mistakes. Dom from Pride and Gardens, a landscaping powerhouse who went from labouring for peanuts to running a 10-man operation in just over a decade. Dom pulls back the curtain on his incredible rags-to-riches journey, dishing out priceless tips for budding landscapers looking to make it big. His hilarious stories of early pricing blunders and taking on way too much will have you crying with laughter. Then, we pivot to the plumbing world with Liam Wood from Sterling, a millennial plumber who's taken social media by storm. Liam spills the beans on what it's really like being an employee vs. going out on your own, working graveyard shifts for council contractors. His fresh perspective is a must-watch for any tradesperson curious about the life of an Instagram plumber! This hard-hitting episode is an absolute masterclass in the trades, packed with brilliant business insights, banter, and controversial opinions. Whether you're a veteran tradie or just starting out, there's something in here for everyone. ___ Guests this week: Dom & Liam ⭐ Proudly Sponsored by CT1 | www.ct1.com | @ct1ltd ⭐ Supported by Tradify | https://tradifyhq.com/ | @TradifyHQ 🏷️ Save on over 50 Trade Brands | https://tradelegends.uk/discounts/

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 deaths in a single year is an industry scandal nobody's talking about, this episode goes places most podcasts won't. Fake business coaches, the 2-million-homes pipe dream, and a mission that could save lives.

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 construction, building a product brand from scratch into Dulux and Johnsons stockists, and why resilience in the trades is more than just a buzzword..

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 genuinely dangerous, to how Awaab's Law is forcing a reckoning in social housing, this conversation goes places most trade podcasts won't. AI fault diagnosis, CO monitoring, heat pumps and why digital documentation is becoming your biggest professional weapon.

Ash, Jack and Joe from Super Trowel are back, and this time they're addressing the controversy from the 2025 event that sent the internet into a meltdown, why Super Trowel 2026 has moved location, and what really happened at Spec Mix in the US. This is the first time they've spoken about the 2025 drama together on any podcast.

Andreas Degiulio from Woodway Windows lost his mum at 24, and explains how that moment fundamentally changed everything about how he approaches work, life and resilience. From early site graft to carving out one of the most specialised niches in period window restoration, this is a conversation about what it really costs to do things properly in the trades. Old school work ethic, charging what you're worth, and building real authority, not empty attention.

Carleton from Nooks Carpenter walked away from an eleven-year factory job during Covid, drove by loss, a mentor's dying encouragement, and one mindset shift: "comfort is the thief of joy." He built a six-figure carpentry portfolio from nothing, using job deposits to buy tools and social media to land million-pound projects. Now he breaks down exactly how he prices, bids and protects his margins on high-end contracts.

Mark and Alex pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to run one of the UK's leading trade podcasts, from last-minute cancellations and juggling real life to conversations that ended up in Parliament. They revisit the hardest-hitting guest stories of 2025 and get honest about why niche trades and real stories will always beat chasing big names. Plus, what's coming in 2026.

Luke from Blue Bulldog Plumbing has turned down brand deals, been threatened by companies for sharing real-world experiences, and built a following by showing jobs going wrong rather than polished highlight reels. Back on Trade Legends for the first time in two years, he gets brutally honest about the pressure, the imposter syndrome, and why credibility in the trades will always outlast a quick payday.

Sean from Monster Rigs started on the tools at 16, survived the post-2008 construction crash in Ireland, and has reinvested every penny building a physical product brand while still staying on the tools. He gets brutally honest about product failures, manufacturing costs, branding mistakes and why most people massively underestimate what launching a trades brand actually costs, in time, money and sacrifice. No shortcuts, no influencer fluff, just the unfiltered reality of building something real.

Mark Marshall went from cutting grass and quoting garden jobs to working alongside Gary Vee, Mike Posner and Colin Furze, and he breaks down exactly how those doors opened and what it really costs to stay authentic when fame hits hard. One of the most influential landscapers on the planet gets honest about viral content, building a global audience, and why most people massively underestimate what it takes to turn a trade into a brand. The blueprint is all here.

Theo lost a child, broke his back, watched his business collapse, and his marriage fall apart, and rebuilding himself meant confronting every one of those things head-on. He gets brutally honest about struggling in silence, the pressure of being the provider, and what finding purpose again actually looks like after losing everything. One of the most raw and important conversations Trade Legends has ever had.

George, founder of Hoskins Innovations, started with a £150 loan for a lawnmower and built a landscaping business with over 300,000 social media followers, and he breaks down exactly how social media became his most powerful sales tool for building customer trust. From pricing jobs without square-metre rates to structuring payments that keep cash flow steady, this is genuinely actionable advice for any tradesperson thinking about building a brand. The grit, the mistakes and the lessons are all here.

Laura Jane Clark transformed underground toilets into stunning living spaces for the BBC and broke into one of the most male-dominated industries in construction. Jimmy built CT1 from a small idea into one of the UK's most trusted construction brands through sheer determination. Two completely different journeys, one conversation about starting from scratch, learning from failure and staying authentic when the industry tries to put you in a box.

Mark Marshall went from a rebellious teen forced to repair a farmer's land to one of the UK's most recognisable names in landscaping and social media, and he gets honest about the burnout, the losses, and what lengthy brand negotiations with the likes of Makita and NatWest actually look like behind the scenes. This is the side of influencer life nobody shows you.

Brad and Sam from The Bald Builders lost a million pounds, lived in a caravan with £20 to their name, accidentally bought a stolen house, and somehow built one of the biggest trade brands in the UK, and that's before the KFC prank with 17 million minutes of watch time, the Ofcom complaints, and the online stalker. The most unfiltered, jaw-dropping builder story Trade Legends has ever told.

Sammi lost her job of sixteen years overnight, was managing type 1 diabetes through Covid, and anxiety had taken over to the point she couldn't leave her car. From that lowest point, she started making hoodies from her kitchen table and built Branded by Sammi into one of the most recognisable names in UK construction workwear. She holds nothing back about what rock bottom actually looks like and what it really took to climb out of it.

Ashley Macintosh rebranded from window cleaner to exterior cleaning specialist, and that one shift changed what he could charge overnight. He breaks down how window cleaning works as a recurring-revenue engine to upsell high-ticket roof and driveway jobs, why most people in his industry are losing money by focusing on equipment over marketing, and how video is quietly becoming the most powerful sales tool in the trades. Eye-opening stuff for any tradesperson thinking about their positioning.