Trade Legends

Trade Legends
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Trade Legends

Every fortnight, join hosts Alex (Big Al) and Mark (MJTIFF) as they welcome guests from the diverse world of construction. Each episode offers a unique opportunity to delve into the lives of tradespeople, including carpenters, plumbers, electricians, builders, and many others who work tirelessly on the tools. Our guests share their insights, challenges, and triumphs, ensuring that every voice in the trades is heard and celebrated. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge, hear inspiring stories, and connect with the vibrant community of tradies making a difference in the industry!

  1. 4D AGO

    LEARN How To MAKE MONEY On Instagram | 'You're The First Guest To ADMIT THIS"

    E101 (Part 1) How To MAKE MONEY On Instagram | 'You're The First Guest To ADMIT THIS"In this week's episode of the Trade Legends Podcast, Mark sits down with electrician James to discuss his rather controversial opinions within the construction industry. James gets a lot of hate online for his actions, but we gave him the opportunity to tell his side of the story.Before that, James describes how he became an electrician in the trades, after a string of jobs that he found unrewarding.But luckily for James, someone in his family was an electrician... and the rest is now history.Guest this week: James @live_sparks (Insta)Host:Mark @MJTiffPlumbing

    29 min
  2. Thieves Tried To Steal My Tools | Construction Podcast | WE FOUGHT BACK

    MAR 14

    Thieves Tried To Steal My Tools | Construction Podcast | WE FOUGHT BACK

    E100 | Thieves Tried to Steal My Tools | Construction Podcast | We FOUGHT BACK"Get outside. Someone is breaking into your van." Paul has been a carpenter in the construction industry all of his life. He works hard in his local community and makes a good living to support himself and his family. A couple of weeks ago, he had the phone call that no tradesman wants to get."Get outside. Someone is breaking into your van."Moments later, Paul was outside, desperately trying to find his way back to the van, only to witness the chaotic aftermath of what had just happened.

    59 min
  3. HOW TO MAKE MORE MONEY With Any Construction Business | Trade Legends Podcast

    MAR 14

    HOW TO MAKE MORE MONEY With Any Construction Business | Trade Legends Podcast

    E99 | This Is How To MAKE MORE MONEY And Quote Correctly | Trade Legends PodcastIn this week's episode of the Trade Legends Podcast, we sit down with Em and Yas. Two carpenters from opposite ends of the country, but whom fate brought together. Like most tradespeople, neither would have seen themselves working in the construction industry if you'd asked them fresh from school. From bouncer to footballer, these 2 tradespeople have experienced it all, but it wasn't until they entered the world of construction that they both found their calling. We discuss various topics, such as how to make more money, the power of social media, and on-site experiences.

    52 min
  4. THE UK BEST BRICKLAYING COMPETITION is back | Trade Legends Podcast

    MAR 14

    THE UK BEST BRICKLAYING COMPETITION is back | Trade Legends Podcast

    E98 | Super Trowel 2025 Trade Legends Exclusive | THE UK'S BEST BRICKLAYING COMPETITION is back The boys from Super Trowel have returned to the studio for round 2. Earlier this year, the guys headed over to Vegas for the Spec Mix bricklaying 2025 competition - the biggest bricklaying competition in the world. The guys took the winners from Super Trowel 2024 bricklaying event to go up against the big boys of the USA, hoping to finally put TEAM GB on the map!Jack and Joe break down last year's Super Trowel event and explain to Mark @MJTiffPlumbing how the 2025 competition will be even bigger.

    1h 9m
  5. HOW TRADESMAN CAN LOSE WEIGHT Without Exercise!... YOU WILL BE SHOCKED

    MAR 14

    HOW TRADESMAN CAN LOSE WEIGHT Without Exercise!... YOU WILL BE SHOCKED

    E97 | How Tradies can Lose Weight Without Exercise! I Was An ELECTRICIAN, But Now I Show Tradesmen how to get into shape and lose weight. In this episode of the Trade Legends Podcast, @MJTiffPlumbing sat down with Joe  @thetradesmanscoach to discuss all things health in the construction industry. Joe qualified as an electrician over 12 years ago, and even though he enjoyed his career as a tradesman in the construction industry, he decided to retrain as a Personal Trainer. Initially, he was able to comfortably balance the two jobs, but the personal training was starting to grow exponentially. Going against his parents' wishes, Joe decided to give up his 'steady' job as an electrician and become a full-time personal trainer and focus on the health of people in the trades.

    52 min

  6. FEB 2

    Electrician Apprentices | Learn How To Make More Money Than Your Boss!

    E96 | Why Electricians In Social Housing Are Paid The Least Money! Kimmy never planned on being an electrician in construction, but after seeing what electrician installers were earning at the business she worked at.. she decided she wanted a slice of that rather lucrative pie! After being allowed to shadow the installers, she enrolled at College to obtain her electrician qualification, but realised she'd need an apprenticeship. Unable to find one locally, she thought of a way to not only get one, but make good money in the process. Kimmy goes on to describe her career as an electrician in the trades, including what really happens when working in Social Housing, how she was awarded the On The Tools 'Electrician of the Year' 2024 award, and how she is able to comfortably work only 2 days a week due to her social media earnings. Guest this week: Kimmy @kimmythesparks Hosts: Alex @alexinsley ⭐ 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/

    1h 1m
  7. Trade Talk | Home Improvement Shows | What They Don't Show You Will Shock You!

    JAN 27 · BONUS

    Trade Talk | Home Improvement Shows | What They Don't Show You Will Shock You!

    Trade Talk | Home Improvement Shows | What Happens Behind The Scenes! Laura Jane Clark sat down with @MJTiffPlumbing earlier this year to discuss her career in Television and construction. She has worked on several high-profile 'home renovation' shows across various networks, helping out with designs, planning, and physical construction. Unfortunately, however, she noticed that her appearances in the home renovation shows were being dramatically cut, to a point where she knew she had to speak up.. and in so doing, she "burned her bridges quite severely."

    14 min
  8. BUILDING EXHIBITIONS- "I could get SUED if its not FINISHED on Time"

    JAN 19

    BUILDING EXHIBITIONS- "I could get SUED if its not FINISHED on Time"

    E95 | Building exhibitions is a VERY high-pressure environment and can come at a cost!! In our first episode of 2025, Mark sits down with exhibitions builder/carpenter Greg of 'buildandbesceneuk' to chat about all things construction, building exhibition stands, music, social media and deadlines. Initially, Greg studied Forensic Psychology at university, but his real passion was building things and being hands-on.He found himself building sets and stages for major sporting events around the globe, such as the Fifa World Cup, The UEFA Championship, and the Olympics. Greg goes into detail about what it takes to survive in such a demanding industry, including 20-hour work days, early morning starts, and emergency call-outs in the middle of the night. And Mark sings Greg's praises with his refreshing take on social media and calls him "The Colin Furze of Carpentry"

    1h 3m
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    Every fortnight, join hosts Alex (Big Al) and Mark (MJTIFF) as they welcome guests from the diverse world of construction. Each episode offers a unique opportunity to delve into the lives of tradespeople, including carpenters, plumbers, electricians, builders, and many others who work tirelessly on the tools. Our guests share their insights, challenges, and triumphs, ensuring that every voice in the trades is heard and celebrated. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge, hear inspiring stories, and connect with the vibrant community of tradies making a difference in the industry!

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    • Creator
      Trade Legends
    • Years Active
      2021 - 2025
    • Episodes
      111
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © Trade Legends
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      Trade Legends

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