New Brighton dad turns trainer restoration hobby into full-time business
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New Brighton dad turns trainer restoration hobby into full-time business

1 hour ago · Originally published 7 Oct 2026 8/10 Original headline: Dad's 'side hustle' has him working with LFC and MMA stars
Brad Vernon has transitioned from his job as a postman to running The Trab Lab, a specialist trainer cleaning service that now handles up to 70 pairs a week. What began as a childhood habit of maintaining his own footwear has grown into a full-time venture, with his restoration work now sought after by professional athletes.
Source: Liverpool Echo Merseyside
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