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This week on Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, Keiran and Pete sit down with Lewis Lai, the man behind LL Carpentry & Joinery, to talk all things carpentry, self-employment, and social media in the trades!
From apprenticeship struggles to running a successful business, Lewis shares his hilarious on-the-job experiences, including getting mistaken for a 17-year-old, learning the trade from social media, and the never-ending debate over who should fit bath panels – plumbers or chippies? 😆
🔥 In this episode, we cover:
✔️ How Lewis got into carpentry & joinery
✔️ The reality of being self-employed in the trade
✔️ How social media helped grow his business & land jobs across the UK
✔️ Trade banter – Who REALLY should fit bath panels? 🛁
✔️ The importance of pricing jobs properly and saving for tax 💰
✔️ Modern tools vs. traditional carpentry methods – is the old-school way still the best?
✔️ Lewis’s plans to work in Australia & grow his business
This episode is packed with industry insights, top banter, and real talk about the modern challenges tradespeople face. Whether you're a chippy, plumber, electrician, or just a trade fan, you’ll love this one!
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⚠️ Warning: Contains adult humour and strong language. Tradesmen banter ahead.
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