Trade Legends | Construction Podcast
Hosted by Alex Insley
A UK construction podcast where tradespeople share unvarnished stories about running a business, mental health, and life on the tools.
This is a 'boots-on-the-ground' view of the UK construction industry, told through the personal stories of its workers. Each episode is a long-form interview that goes beyond technical skills to explore the human side of the trades: the financial stress of getting paid, the challenge of finding good apprentices, and the mental toll of running a business. The hosts create a space for genuine conversation about both the highs and lows of a trade career.
“Unlike many business podcasts, Trade Legends focuses specifically on the blue-collar experience in the UK, giving a platform to the unvarnished realities of life on the tools. It consistently tackles difficult subjects like mental health, financial precarity, and training failures within the industry.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by Alex Insley and Mark Tiff, Trade Legends is a weekly UK-based podcast featuring in-depth, honest conversations with tradespeople. Guests range from apprentices just starting out to seasoned owners of large firms, covering topics like the realities of self-employment, mental health struggles, the apprenticeship crisis, and the impact of social media on the industry.
Credentials & credits
- Co-owner of Unilite (Alex Insley)
Other ventures
- Unilite (industrial lighting company)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- uk
When new episodes drop
- 01I Never Got Paid and It Almost Ruined My Business | Trade Legends PodcastJun 14, 2026 · 51 min
- 02The TRUTH About Running A High End Build Company | Trade Legends PodcastMay 31, 2026 · 50 min
- 03The Electrician Shortage That's About to Make Tradesmen RICH | Trade Legends PodcastMay 24, 2026 · 1h 09m
- 04The CRAZY Side of the Electrical Industry | Trade Legends PodcastMay 17, 2026 · 49 min
- 05
- 06
Notable episodes
- 01The Electrician Shortage That's About to Make Tradesmen RICH | Trade Legends Podcast
A deep dive into a major industry crisis, discussing training scams, apprenticeship shortages, and the future of the electrical trade with an expert guest.
- 023rd Year Electrical Apprentice Exposes the Apprenticeship System | Trade Legends Podcast
Features a female electrical apprentice giving a raw account of the modern apprenticeship experience, covering good and bad employers and the challenges for women in trades.
- 03The TRUTH About Running A High End Build Company | Trade Legends Podcast
This episode with a luxury builder covers the intersection of trades and modern branding, including the power of social media and the intense stress of managing a high-end business.
- 04FIGHTING CANCER- A TRADESMANS Inspiring JOURNEY | TRADE LEGENDS PODCAST
A powerful and personal episode where co-host Mark Tiff interviews a young plumber about his battle with cancer, highlighting the human stories and health challenges behind the tools.
What you'll be asked on this show
The format is a relaxed, one-on-one or two-on-one interview, often with a co-host. The hosts guide guests chronologically through their careers, from leaving school to their current challenges, creating a narrative-driven conversation. Episodes begin with shout-outs to recurring sponsors and often include an introductory montage of clips.
Questions Alex Insley keeps coming back to
- “What were you doing before you got into the trade?”
- “What was your experience leaving school?”
- “What's the hardest thing you've encountered running your business?”
- “What does the future hold for you and your business?”
- “Would you do anything differently or make the same mistakes again?”
- “How do you navigate the financial impact of [specific industry challenge]?”
- “What is the end game for you and your business?”
Signature segments
- · Asking guests to recount their career journey from leaving school.
- · Sponsor shout-outs at the start of the episode.
- · Introductory montage with clips from the episode.
- · Asking the audience to like and subscribe.
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically UK tradespeople (electricians, builders, plumbers) who have built a business or a significant social media presence. The show books both apprentices and established company owners to get a wide range of perspectives on the industry.
- Toni from ALO Electricalon I Never Got Paid and It Almost Ruined My Business | Trade Legends Podcast
- Jermaine from Stately Home Developmentson The TRUTH About Running A High End Build Company | Trade Legends Podcast
- Mark Allisonon The Electrician Shortage That's About to Make Tradesmen RICH | Trade Legends Podcast
- Luke Freemanon The CRAZY Side of the Electrical Industry | Trade Legends Podcast
- Sophie McGeeon 3rd Year Electrical Apprentice Exposes the Apprenticeship System | Trade Legends Podcast
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is sponsored by B2B service and software companies targeting tradespeople, such as job management app Powered Now and virtual receptionist service Pocket Receptionist. This suggests a listener base of self-employed individuals and small business owners looking for tools to improve their operations.
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Pitch Alex Insley
People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Trade Legends?
- The podcast is hosted by Alex Insley and Mark Tiff.
- What is the format of the podcast?
- Each episode is a long-form, weekly interview with a guest from the UK construction industry, discussing their career, business, and personal experiences.
- What kind of topics are discussed?
- Topics include the realities of running a trades business, apprenticeships, mental health, tool theft, social media, and specific industry challenges for electricians, plumbers, builders, and more.
- Is the Trade Legends podcast still active?
- Yes, new episodes are released weekly.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- Trade Legends is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and its official website.
- How can I be a guest on the podcast?
- The podcast's business email is listed on their YouTube channel and website for business inquiries.
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