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Back to EpisodesThe Honest Truth About Building Merchants: Tony & Craig Spill It All
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In this week’s episode of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, hosts Keiran and Pete are joined by two absolute characters of the trade industry – Tony and Craig from MAB Building Supplies, a builder’s merchant in South East London making big waves on social media.
Buckle up for a no-filter, hilarious, and brutally honest conversation covering everything from building a construction business, selling it off, launching a successful merchant shop, and the daily madness of working with the public.
👉 You’ll hear:
How Tony and Craig built, scaled and sold their construction firm
The behind-the-scenes reality of starting a builders merchant
Tales from the counter – including “clients” who shouldn't own a hammer!
Why social media is changing the game for trade brands
A deep dive into the real challenges facing British tradesmen today
Expect laughs, truth bombs, and trade gold in this episode, proudly sponsored by Ridgeline. Whether you're a plumber, spark, builder, merchant, or just love the graft, this one's for you.
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🎙 Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast – Season 6
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⚠️ Warning: Contains adult humour and strong language. Tradesmen banter ahead.
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