Darcie is a bricklayer from Norfolk, part of a very small, but growing % of women working in the trade.Here she tells her story of how she became a bricklayer, and how after one TikTok post for a bit of fun developed into Darcie becoming a full-time content creator.Connect with Darcie:TikTok - @rattle_kingsInstagram - @rattle_kings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reece is a carpenter based in Leicester, covering the whole UK. His company has 15+ years of experience in making and fitting furniture in all areas of the home to an extremely high standard.Over the years they have added more than just carpentry skills to their offering and can carry out most types of installs in any room in your home, known as "multi-skilled" but not in the sense that this phrase can be thought of as. Skilled in multiple crafts and able to produce work at a very high standard in many fields.Connect with ReeceReece (@stewartskitchens) | TikTokStewarts Kitchens & Bathrooms (@stewartskitchens) | InstagramStewarts kitchens bedrooms & bathrooms | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John is the co-owner of a company called New Home Quality Control, an independent professional snagging company that ensures that new homeowners get exactly what they pay for.The company has grown to be the UK's #1 and most trusted inspection and snagging company.The company is well known through its TikTok and YouTube accounts where they make very entertaining and informative videos.www.newhomequalitycontrol.co.ukNew Home Quality Control (@newhomequalitycontrol) | TikTokNew Home Quality Control - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam is a plumbing and heating engineer in Barnsley, he has grown his business over a short period and has built a reputation as one of the best in most in-demand tradesmen in his area.He is more widely known for his social media presence and new business, The TradeHub, a revolutionary app for tradespeople and customers.Connect with AdamTiktoktradesman (@tiktoktradesman) | TikTokTheTradeHub (@thetradehub.app) | InstagramTheTradeHub - Plumbing, Paid Work From Home Positions for Tradesmen, Exclusive Discounts, Best Products for Tradesmen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam is a plumber based in Warwickshire.He covers his local area with his plumbing business but is more widely known for his social media presence as Professor Plumb on TikTok.Sam makes really good videos focused on plumbing and has built quite a following, becoming a social media influencer.Here he talks about how all that came about and how he lost his enthusiasm altogether for social media.Connect with Sam:TikTok - Professor plumb (@professorplumbofficial) | TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martyn is a mastic man who runs his own sealant application company out of Northamptonshire, covering the whole of the UK.He is highly skilled in his work but is most well-known for his social media presence on TikTok and Instagram.Martyn was a pro BMX rider for over a decade, something he is still involved in to this day.Connect with Martyn:TikTok @martyncoopsInstagram @martyncoops, @thecooperscrib Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew is a tiling specialist based in Leeds, with 22+ years of experience covering all types of tile and natural stone installations. He has built a reputation as one of the best and most in-demand tilers in Leeds and beyond.Matthew also runs the social media pages of Tilers World Talk, showcasing best practice and educating tilers and the general public alike with correct standards, new products and methods in the tiling world.You can follow these pages and also submit any work or new products/processes and use the worldwide reach of these social media accounts.Tilers world Talk Page | FacebookTilers world talk page (@tilersworldtalkpage) • Instagram photos and videosTilers world (@tilersworld) | TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is the head of UK sales for Larsen Building products, looking after everything tile related for Larsen, a UK-based market-leading manufacturer of products for the construction industry.Products That Perform - Larsen Building Products - HomePaul is also the TTA (The Tile Association) Chairman, representing all aspects of the UK tile industry, from installers to retailers, to manufacturers. Promoting excellence throughout the industry, contributing to the formation of British Standards, and representing the whole industry at Government level.Tiles Industry Experts | The Tile Association (TTA) UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isa is the owner of Opus Tile Restoration in York and is the UK's leading mosaic and stone restoration expert. He has worked on some of the UK's most prestigious buildings, from Victorian to Roman restorations, has supported national TV shows and produced reports for large projects.Here he tells his story of how he ended up where he is today, and it is a great story.Organisations mentioned by Isa:www.menfulness.orgwww.lighthouseclub.orgwww.menunite.orgThis episode was recorded before the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria on 6th Feb.Isa would like to send a message to all that his thoughts are with everybody affected. He is understandably busy contacting his friends and family.We echo Isa's message.The British Red Cross has launched an emergency fundraising appeal in conjunction with the Turkish Red Crescent and Syrian Arab Red Crescent.You can donate directly on their Facebook page or via their website redcross.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan is the Owner of Kane Concept Bathrooms in Glasgow, specialising in high-end bathrooms and has built a reputation as one of the very best in their field.Jordan has used social media very well to grow his business and reputation and chats about how he has done that on the podcast.Connect with Jordan:TikTokFacebookInstagramTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.