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In this episode of the Trade Legends podcast, we sit down with Nooks Carpenter to explore his remarkable transition from an eleven-year career in a factory to running a successful, high-end carpentry business. Carleton discusses the personal catalysts that spurred his change, including the profound impact of losing both parents at a young age and the recent passing of a close friend and mentor who always encouraged his craft. He shares the "comfort is the thief of joy" mindset that ultimately gave him the courage to leave his stable job during the COVID-19 pandemic and pursue his creative passions full-time.The conversation dives deep into the practicalities of building a trade business from the ground up, offering invaluable "nuggets" for aspiring entrepreneurs. He discusses the scrappy early days of using job deposits to fund essential tools and explains how he leveraged social media to build a six-figure portfolio that now attracts million-pound projects. We also tackle the often intimidating world of pricing and bidding for large-scale contracts, as Carleton provides a masterclass on maintaining profitability through meticulous expense tracking and on valuing skill over simple hourly rates.