Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

From Apprentice to Business Owner: IRB Heating’s Ian Talks Heat Pumps, Pricing & Trade Life


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In this episode of Off The Job, Keiran and Pete kick off Season 7 with special guest Ian from IRB Heating. They talk about Ian’s journey from factory floors to founding his own heating business, and what it's like being self-employed in the plumbing and gas world today.

Topics include:

  • Heat pump adoption and MCS challenges
  • Pricing boiler services in 2024
  • Apprenticeships and training struggles
  • Illegal flue installations
  • The role of social media for tradespeople
  • Surviving mistakes and insurance claims in the field

If you're a gas engineer, plumber, or anyone in the trade, this episode delivers raw insights, honest laughs, and real-world advice you won’t want to miss.


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⚠️ Warning: Contains adult humour and strong language. Tradesmen banter ahead.

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