Why These Young Tradesmen LEFT Their Jobs to Build Their Own Business | Trade Legends Podcast

Charlie started as a labourer on a bricklaying gang with no guarantees. Cory wanted to work in renewable energy and ended up burning out running a business and a YouTube channel at the same time. Two very different paths into the trades and two brutally honest accounts of where those paths actually lead. In this episode, Charlie walks through what it really takes to go from labourer to business owner in bricklaying, the sacrifices, the family pressure, and why he thinks more young people should seriously consider a career in the trades. Cory opens up about burnout, mental health, and what nobody tells you about managing a growing social media presence while still doing the actual job. Between them, they cover apprenticeships, business ownership, work-life balance, social media, and the stigma the trades still can't fully shake. #construction #electrician #bricklaying #apprenticeship #tradespeople Get a 20% discount from our sponsor, Pocket Receptionist, here https://bit.ly/471SwFf Powered Now (episode sponsor): https://powerednow.com/resources/bene... 0:00:00 — Charlie's story: from labourer to business owner 0:13:55 — The hardest part of going self-employed 0:16:49 — Cory's story: accountancy, electrics and a breakdown 0:37:28 — Leaving Artisan Electrics and going solo 0:53:15 — Final thoughts and advice for tradespeople 📸 Instagram – /tradelegends 🎵 TikTok – /tradelegends 📘 Facebook – /tradelegendspodcast 🌐 Website – https://tradelegends.uk Business Enquiries – [email protected] 🏷️ Save on over 50 Trade Brands | https://tradelegends.uk/discounts/ 🏷️ Save on Rhino trade insurance policies using code TRADELEGENDS