Episode Details
Back to Episodes
How He Went From Homeless To National Plumber Of The Year | Louchavan Lemard PH247
Description
From sleeping on a kitchen floor to becoming the UK's first National Plumber of the Year, Louchavan Lemard's journey is unlike any other.
Pete and Keiran sit down with Louchavan Lenard, founder of PH247, Master Plumber and the first-ever National Plumber of the Year, to discuss the challenges that shaped his career and why he believes the trade industry deserves far more respect than it gets.
Louchavan opens up about growing up in difficult circumstances, leaving school with no GCSEs, experiencing homelessness, overcoming discrimination during his apprenticeship and building a successful plumbing and heating business through resilience, professionalism and a commitment to giving back to the next generation.
Throughout the episode, the conversation explores:
- How plumbing completely changed Louchavan's life
- Why attitude matters more than exam results
- Apprenticeships, work experience and the future of the trade industry
- Why tradespeople deserve more respect
- The difference between plumbers, fitters and engineers
- Building a profitable plumbing and heating business
- Why so many self-employed tradespeople undercharge
- Business mentors, coaching and creating long-term success
- Finding your niche and growing a sustainable trade business
- Why professionalism is the future of the construction industry
Whether you're a plumber, gas engineer, heating engineer, electrician, builder, carpenter, apprentice or running your own trade business, this episode is packed with honest advice, real-life experiences and practical lessons that every tradesperson can learn from.
👇 Join the conversation:
Do you think schools still undervalue careers in the trades? And what's the biggest lesson you've learnt since starting your apprenticeship or business?
🎁 EXCLUSIVE PODCAST OFFER
Get 30% OFF your Yearly Subscription to Gas Certificate App!
Use code: POD30 at checkout
📲 Download the Gas Certificate App now
https://onelink.to/hbv69u
⚠️ Warning: Contains adult humour and strong language. Tradesmen banter ahead.
🔗 Follow us on Socials
📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offthejobpodcastuk
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthejobpodcastuk