We dive into the world of plumbing and bricklaying with special guests Todd Glister of Glister Services and Matt from D5 Construction. Hear Todd's harrowing story of battling long COVID for 4 months and how it impacted his business, and Matt's journey from apprentice bricklayer to self-employed business owner at just 18. Packed with trade tips, business insights, and plenty of banter, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Todd Glister, a plumber from East London, shares his firsthand experience dealing with long COVID and how it affected his ability to work and earn income for an extended period. He discusses the physical and mental challenges, the importance of rest and recovery, and how he ultimately overcame it. Todd also takes us back to the very start of his plumbing career at 16, the tough lessons learned about pricing jobs properly, and his secrets to success with social media marketing. Matt from D5 Construction in Birmingham recounts his own start as an apprentice bricklayer at 16 under his uncle, the challenges of branching out on his own at a young age, and how he's grown the business to where it is today. Matt shares his approach to upskilling himself in his weaknesses like the business side of things, utilising technology to streamline operations, and his plans for eventually passing down a thriving company to his kids. From pricing your first jobs to handling haters on social media, Todd and Matt share hard-earned wisdom that all tradespeople can benefit from. They discuss the importance of learning the business aspects that aren't taught in trade school, suggest helpful apps and software, and encourage continually strengthening your weaknesses. Tune in for an educational, inspirational and entertaining discussion from two of the industry's rising stars. ___ Guests this week: Todd @glisterservices Matt @d5construction534 ⭐ Proudly Sponsored by CT1 | www.ct1.com | @ct1ltd ⭐ Supported by Tradify | https://tradifyhq.com/ | @TradifyHQ 🏷️ Save on over 50 Trade Brands | https://tradelegends.uk/discounts/

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