Trade Legends

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Trade Legends

Every fortnight we have two new guests from the wider construction industry join Alex & PB Plumber to talk about their life being a tradesman or tradeswoman. Carpenters, Plumbers, Electricians & Builders and everyone else who works on the tools can get their voice heard.

  1. E94 | The Trades, Mental Health and Tool Theft | The Construction Industry in 2024

    12/29/2024

    E94 | The Trades, Mental Health and Tool Theft | The Construction Industry in 2024

    E94 | The Trades, Mental Health and Tool Theft | The Construction Industry in 2024. In our special 'End of Year" episode of the Trade Legends podcast, Alex, Mark and Jack look back at what has happened over the past 12 months within the trades. We cover topics that affect every tradesman such as Tool Theft and crime within construction, material prices, apprenticeships, mental health and the future of the trade industry. We discuss some of our favourite moments of 2024, including some of our most memorable guests and their accompanying episodes, and also contemplate where Trade Legends will be in 2025. What were your favourite moments from 2024? #plumbing #construction #tradesman 00:00:00 Teaser 00:06:05 Favourite Episodes and Guests 00:44:13 Plans for 2025 00:46:14 Final Thoughts Host: Mark @MJTiffPlumbing Alex @alexinsley Jack ⭐ Supported by Tradify | https://tradifyhq.com/ | @TradifyHQ 🏷️ Save on over 50 Trade Brands | https://tradelegends.uk/discounts/

    53 min
  2. THE TRUTH about working in CONSTRUCTION during CHRISTMAS | This really happens!

    12/22/2024

    THE TRUTH about working in CONSTRUCTION during CHRISTMAS | This really happens!

    E93 | Running a trades business in CONSTRUCTION during Christmas! "Everyone wants a new fitted-kitchen for Christmas!" In this week's episode of the Trade Legends construction podcast, we are joined by a plumber, a screeder, and a carpenter to discuss how busy all tradesmen get during Christmas, whilst working in the trades. @MJTiffPlumbing leads the conversation with a wide range of topics, such as fitting in last minute jobs, bookings for 2025, emergency call-outs, and a Q&A from our viewers. #plumbing #construction #tradesman Guests this week: Pointy @pointyplumber Joe @screedpapi Dave @davebishop_carpentry Host: Mark @MJTiffPlumbing ⭐ Supported by Tradify | https://tradifyhq.com/ | @TradifyHQ 🏷️ Save on over 50 Trade Brands | https://tradelegends.uk/discounts/

    1h 3m
  3. FROM PLUMBING TO BATTLING CANCER..."I WILL BEAT IT"

    12/15/2024

    FROM PLUMBING TO BATTLING CANCER..."I WILL BEAT IT"

    E92 | In this week's episode of the Trade Legends podcast, Mark @MJTiffPlumbing sat down with plumber Nathan @NNPlumber to discuss his ongoing battle against Cancer (Non-Hodgkin lymphoma) whilst working as a tradesman within the construction industry. Chemotherapy and Construction. My Non-Hodgkin lymphoma battle as a PLUMBER. In the UK, the lifetime risk of developing cancer is approximately 1 in 2, according to Cancer Research UK. Nathan is a young plumber in the construction industry, and in early 2024 he noticed a little pain in his lower back. He thought little of it, as every tradesman in the construction industry gets a bad back from time to time. The pain failed to subside, and after many weeks of debilitating pain and endless doctors appointments, Nathan finally discovered what was causing him so much discomfort. He was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (a cancer of the blood) and Nathan now knew that he had a real battle on his hands. He would have to stop working as a plumber, undergo 6 months of chemotherapy, and finally undergo an intense course of radiotherapy to destroy the tumours that had built up on his spine. Nathan now wants to educate people in the trades on a topic that he himself knew nothing about. As the earlier statement read, cancer will affect 1 in 2 people, so educating ourselves on the topic is paramount. Guest this week: Nathan @nnplumber (Insta, TikTok) Host: Mark @MJTiffPlumbing ⭐ Supported by Tradify | https://tradifyhq.com/ | @TradifyHQ 🏷️ Save on over 50 Trade Brands | https://tradelegends.uk/discounts/

    1h 31m

  4. 12/08/2024

    Plumbing: My Body Is DESTROYED! Why I'm QUITTING Construction

    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/

    1h 12m
  5. FROM A GLOBAL TRAINER BRAND TO SAFETY BOOTS : Transforming The Construction Industry PPE

    12/01/2024

    FROM A GLOBAL TRAINER BRAND TO SAFETY BOOTS : Transforming The Construction Industry PPE

    E90 | FROM A GLOBAL TRAINER BRAND TO SAFETY BOOTS : Transforming The Construction Industry PPE Premier League Football, Wimbledon, the FBI... and now the trades. In this episode of the Trade Legends podcast, Ed van Wezel shares his journey of transforming traditional construction safety boots and work boots into stylish, high-performance safety trainers for tradespeople within the construction industry. As the visionary behind revitalizing iconic brands like Hi-Tec and Totectors, Ed discusses his career in the business, from working in Asian factories to leading global campaigns, and his ethos of combining comfort, style, and durability in work wear for tradesmen and women. Ed discusses how he brought Totectors back to life, set trends with Hi-Tec's outdoor technology, and bridged the gap between functionality and fashion with innovative safety trainers for tradesmen and women. #tradesman #construction #podcast Guest this week: Ed @totectors1163 Hosts: Alex @alexinsley ⭐ Supported by Tradify | https://tradifyhq.com/ | @TradifyHQ 🏷️ Save on over 50 Trade Brands | https://tradelegends.uk/discounts/

    47 min
  6. SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS in CONSTRUCTION... What NOT to do!!

    11/26/2024

    SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS in CONSTRUCTION... What NOT to do!!

    E89 | SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS in CONSTRUCTION... What NOT to do!! Trade Legends Construction Podcast Alex and Mark sit down with Troy, the tradesman behind the brilliant 'surface protection' company Dusty Boys that all trades will use, from plumbers to carpenters, plasterers to electricians.... and I'm sure you've seen it all over social media. Troy is a carpenter by trade, something he was able to achieve without the need for an apprenticeship as he learnt his trade skills on the job, but the work doesn't stop there. A few years ago he decided to start a second "trade" type company, specialising in products that protect homes, floors, working areas and properties from the mess created by electricians, plumbers, carpenters, decorators and construction workers. With clever marketing and a keen eye for business, Troy was able to make his dream a reality. We sit done in this episode of the Trade Legends Podcast and talk all things trade, protection, social media ideas and much more Check out our DISCOUNT CODE for Dusty Boys, as well as many other Top Brands: https://tradelegends.uk/discounts/ #tradesman #construction #podcast Guests this week: Troy @dustyboys.uk (Insta) Hosts: Mark @MJTiffPlumbing Alex @alexinsley ⭐ Supported by Tradify | https://tradifyhq.com/ | @TradifyHQ 🏷️ Save on over 50 Trade Brands | https://tradelegends.uk/discounts/

    49 min
  7. SUICIDE In the CONSTRUCTION TRADE | The DEVASTATING Risk Faced By Tradesmen

    11/17/2024

    SUICIDE In the CONSTRUCTION TRADE | The DEVASTATING Risk Faced By Tradesmen

    E88 | SUICIDE in CONSTRUCTION Trade | The BIGGEST DANGER in the TRADES "Nobody asked me how I was." www.thelostcity.org "Lets save the next 7000." #thelostcity 7000 tradesmen have taken their own lives over the last 10 years. That's 2 tradesmen every day : enough trades people to build a city the size of Cardiff. - Project 7000 | The Lost City - "The construction industry has a suicide rate four times the national average. It's a crisis, but one that's relatively unknown outside the industry. By visualising exactly what they could have built, The Lost City addresses this crisis, showing the true scale of construction suicides. This is the city that could exist if the construction suicide crisis didn’t." In this week's Trade Legends episode, we discuss Mental Health within the construction industry with a few familiar faces - Lee @OnTheToolsOfficial , Kryss and James. Both Kryss and James contemplated, and even attempted to take their own lives. Each guest explains how they found themselves in that situation, but also how they were able to find the professional help that ultimately saved their lives. 'Project 7000' aims to highlight these issues within construction, bringing to light the horrific statistics regarding mental health within the trades. The aim of the project? To raise £2.5 million to help anyone in the trades who feels they have nowhere to turn. Whether you're a plumber, electrician, carpenter, bricklayer or in any other trade... DO NOT SUFFER ALONE. Talk. Please visit 'thelostcity.org' to donate whatever you can. #tradesman #construction #podcast Guests this week: Lee @OnTheToolsOfficial James 'royalspadecoration' (Insta) Kryss @Tominay_stone Hosts: Mark @MJTiffPlumbing ⭐ Supported by Tradify | https://tradifyhq.com/ | @TradifyHQ 🏷️ Save on over 50 Trade Brands | https://tradelegends.uk/discounts/

    1h 48m
  8. BUILDING a BUSINESS in the CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

    11/11/2024

    BUILDING a BUSINESS in the CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

    E87 | BUILDING A BUSINESS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Trade Legends Construction Podcast Watch until the end for your chance to win some cool prizes! Join us for a Trade Legends carpentry and construction industry podcast special. Mark and Alex sit down with Rob from Berrywood Contractors, and Paul from OSC Sales. Rob describes how at a young age he was interested in architecture, but ultimately chose a career in carpentry after following in the family tradition of working in the trades. Paul has worked for several companies, including Shell and the NHS, but ultimately joined OSC Sales where he works side by side with tradesmen and tradeswomen, ensuring they have the best tools and equipment for the job. The team discuss important topics from within the trade industry, such as the state of the schooling system and how education is failing a high number of young people, how to become an apprentice, and also how using the right tools and equipment can save you time and money. So, if you're interested in learning how to start a business, where to find an apprenticeship, or simply learning about the best tools and how to save money... then this is the episode for you! Check out OSC Sales here: https://oscsales.co.uk/ Guests this week: Rob Lea @berrywoodcontractors (Insta) Paul Newman @OSCFasteners Hosts: Mark @MJTiffPlumbing Alex @alexinsley ⭐ Supported by Tradify | https://tradifyhq.com/ | @TradifyHQ 🏷️ Save on over 50 Trade Brands | https://tradelegends.uk/discounts/

    1h 9m
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Every fortnight we have two new guests from the wider construction industry join Alex & PB Plumber to talk about their life being a tradesman or tradeswoman. Carpenters, Plumbers, Electricians & Builders and everyone else who works on the tools can get their voice heard.

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  • Creator
    Trade Legends
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    103
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    Explicit
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