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

Send us Fan MailIn 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 challengesPricing boiler services in 2024Apprenticeships and training strugglesIllegal flue installationsThe role of social media for tradespeopleSurviving mistakes and insurance claims in the fieldIf 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.📣 Sponsored by Flexigas – the flexible gas pipe specialists: https://flexigas.com/💥 Powered by Ridgeline – seamless copper tubes built for the trade: https://ridgelinetubes.com/🎁 EXCLUSIVE PODCAST OFFERGet 30% OFF your Yearly Subscription to Gas Certificate App!Use code: POD30 at checkout📲 Download the Gas Certificate App nowhttps://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