In this episode of Trade Legends, we sit down with Martyn from Champions Sealant Services and Tom from TCM Air Conditioning – two tradesmen who’ve each carved out their own path in the industry. Martyn shares how he made a name for himself as a specialist sealant applicator (aka “mastik man”), turning a lesser-known trade into a thriving business. From starting out after redundancy to building his customer base through Facebook groups and word of mouth, Martyn gives an honest look at what it takes to go solo – with plenty of insights into the technical side of sealing and the power of showing your work on social media.Tom takes us through his journey into air conditioning – a trade he got into by chance, but stuck with through hard work and determination. He talks about learning on the job, navigating London’s demanding sites, and eventually branching out on his own. Tom also opens up about the challenges of pricing, managing work during COVID, and how he uses social media more like a portfolio to show the level of detail and effort that goes into every job. It’s a down-to-earth, real conversation with two solid tradesmen who’ve built something great on their own terms.

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