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

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

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, Alex sits down with Sean, founder of Monster Rigs, to unpack the real story behind building a trades brand from the ground up. From starting out on the tools at 16 to navigating recessions, cashflow press... more

EXPOSING the Criminal Gangs Targeting Your Van & Tools This week on the Trade Legends Podcast, we sit down with Frankie from Stolen Tools UK and Shoaib from Trade United, two of the most influential voices fighting the UK’s growing epidemic of tool t... more

In this episode of the Trade Legends Podcast, we sit down once again with the biggest name in landscaping and online content — Mark Marshall. From cutting grass and quoting jobs to building a global audience across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Face... more

Theo opens up about the darkest and most defining moments of his life — from losing a child and breaking his back to watching his business collapse and his marriage fall apart. What followed was a journey through pain, debt, and mental health struggl... more

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Recent Guests

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
Laura Jane Clark
Architect and presenter on BBC 2 and Netflix.
BBC 2 / Netflix
Episode: The Secret Behind the UK’s Most Trusted Sealant Brand CT1 | 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
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"

Hosts

Alex (Big Al)
Host of the Trade Legends, sharing insights and stories from the trades industry with a focus on community building among tradespeople.
Mark (MJTIFF)
Co-host of Trade Legends, engaging with guests to explore their experiences and challenges in the construction industry.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 93 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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Feedback often praises the engaging nature of the conversations and the relatability of the guests, making the content appealing to individuals within the trades.
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Many value the informative approach, noting that the podcast provides practical advice relevant to their day-to-day work in the trades.

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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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A weekly exploration into the UK trades and construction industry, featuring insights and stories from a diverse range of tradespeople, including carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and builders. Guests share their personal journeys, discuss industry challenges, and offer valuable advice on topics such as skills development, mental health, and running a business successfully. The podcast combines humor and inspiration, aiming to build a supportive community among tradesmen and tradeswomen while highlighting the realities of life on the tools.

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1. Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast
2. The Dodge Woodall Show
3. That Josh James Show
4. James Sinclair's Business Broadcast
5. Anything Goes with James English

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Trade Legends launched 5 years ago and published 140 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. George Hoskins
2. Laura Jane Clark
3. Ashley Macintosh
4. Gemma Growl
5. Dean Franklin
6. Ryan O'Sullivan
7. Rob Jenrick
8. Graham Mundy

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