Clive Holland's Little Bit Extra on Fix Radio

Today Clive discussed working abroad in the trades, and whether you’ve done it, would do it again, or are maybe considering it! I was joined by friends of the show, including Sammy Blackeney and Tool Talk 1! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points as well as the very best messages that we received - enjoy! Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Ac...

Today is the first show of the new year, and to welcome you all back I wanted to hear all about the highs and lows of your festive time off! I was joined by friends of the show who told us about their holiday season, including Emily Kitchen from Errioc Carpentry, and Dan Brown! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points as well as the very best messages that we recei...

Today was Lighthearted Thursday, and Clive's last show of 2024! To round up the year, and properly get in the festive spirit, he gave you lot the opportunity to give thanks to your friends in the industry, and wish them a Merry Christmas! We were joined by friends of the show who shared their responses, plus loads of messages from all of you with your own stories. There’s also the pub lunch quiz f...

With the amount of scams impacting tradespeople on the rise, Clive wants to tackle the subject head on. He's asking if you've been victim of a scam, as well as offering advice - including from one of our guests, personal finance expert Kevin Mountford.  The Yorkshire Stone Dresser James Robinson also joins us to tell us his experience of being scammed. Plus the Pub Lunch Quiz is here, for your cha...

Today on the show, Clive looks at the fact that the amount of women in the trade has decreased over the past year. With the numbers going to the wrong way, he wants to know what can we do to get more women into the trade and what are the barriers stopping women getting involved?  We hear from good friends of the show Kimmy The Sparks and Charlotte as well as giving you the chance to get 6 points o...

Today on the show we talk about the fact that tradespeople across the UK are over £3.5 Billion due to non or late paying clients.  We talk to 2 tradies that this has impacted, as well as getting your messages plus there's the chance to get 6 points on the Pub Lunch Quiz... enjoy!  Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio....

The steady increase in technological advances have undoubtedly had a positive impact on many of the trades, with the creation of many tools and materials rapidly speeding up the rate and precision of the jobs you complete. But, simultaneously, some technological inventions, such as AI and Chat GP, might possibly be a hindrance to getting jobs. So today Clive wanted to know if, in your experience a...

A lot of tradespeople are business owners, who may want to expand but don’t quite know where to start. So today Clive wanted to know if you have any plans to grow your business in the new year, and if so, how do you plan to do this? He was joined by guests who shared their top tips and personal plans, such as bricklayer and social media coach Lee Fuller, Liam McGinley from McGinley’s Cabinets &amp...

With Christmas quickly approaching, and jobs being in high demand at this time of year, today Clive wanted to know when you’re officially finishing up your work, and having a proper rest to enjoy the holiday season! Are you planning to put your phone on silent, or will you still be taking emergency calls on Christmas day? He was joined by guests who told us about their approach to work during this...

Today Clive is asking which celebrity you'd want to invite to your Christmas do this year... A lot of you said Clive - which was very kind - but he wasn't asking for you for that reason!  Plus there's the Pub Lunch Quiz, your chance to get 6 points.. but did you manage to?  Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/ 

Health & personal wellbeing are critical areas to prioritise, but often end up taking a back seat when life gets in the way. As tradespeople, facing health troubles doesn’t only impact us personally, but can have a huge effect on our working life and income. Today Clive wanted to hear the ways you maintain and prioritise your health and wellbeing, and if there’s any specific challenges you’ve...

Going into the new year, inflation may have a large influence on the price of materials, and other costs that directly affect tradespeople. So today Clive discussed these potential impacts, and what they look like. He was joined by Reece Stewart from Stewarts Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms, and Rebecca Larkin from The Construction Products Association! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your c...

Today Clive was asking all about what big item you're investing in next year? Whether it’s a physical tool or you’re investing in training or even your own time into a passion project, he wanted to hear all about it!! Kimmy The Sparks and Dave Finagan from Elwood Enterprise, joined Clive to tell us what they’re planning on investing in. Plus there’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab...

Today on Light Hearted Thursday, Clive was asking who should replace Gary Lineker when he leaves the Match Of The Day hotseat!  Hear what George from GM Joinery had to say, plus the Pub Lunch Quiz - did you get your 6 points?!  Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/ 

It was a busy one today! We were talking about how the rise in Employers National Insurance Contributions and the Minimum Wage are going to impact your business! We wanted to know if it's stopping you from hiring extra staff, especially apprentices, or whether you’re having to put your prices up to cover the increased costs? We had Scott Mullins from WEFIX on the show, Andy Pendergast from the GMB...

Today on the show we asked what have you learnt on the job that has stuck with you! We wanted to know if it was recent or something you picked up some time ago. Joining us was Todd Glister as well as Tom from Gardenscape. Plus as always Clive has the Pub Lunch Quiz - did you get a full house?!  Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https:/...

As this year slowly comes to a close, I want to hear about what work is looking like for you going into the start of the new year! We were joined by friends of the show including Damien Walters and Nick Bundy! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points as well as the very best messages that we received - enjoy! Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM...

Today it’s Lighthearted Thursday, and as it’s getting colder we’re also nearing the holiday season! So today live wanted to know when you think it’s an acceptable time to start officially welcoming in Christmas, and if you’ve started wearing your christmas gear, or if you’re still braving it in your shorts to site! He was joined by friends of the show who shared their responses, plus loads of mess...

Today Clive wanted to get you thinking about the year that’s just been - the good and the bad! So he asked what’s the highlight of your working year and what was the lowlight. He spoke to the Yorkshire Stone Dresser, James Robinson and Max from Gardenscape who was also celebrating his birthday. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points as well as the very best messa...

Today Clive discussed training in the trade, and heI wanted to know - did you do any training this year, and do you plan to do any in the future? I was joined by friends of the show, such as David Byrne, John Cruickshank and Lee Wilcox from On The Tools, to discuss this topic, plus other important matters! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points as well as the ver...

We’re all human and we all make mistakes, and as Winston Churchill once said, “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” So today I want to know about the worst mistake you’ve made on the job, and whether you rectified it and how? I was joined by good friends of the show who told us about some mistakes they’ve made at work, and how they solved the issues, inclu...

Today was Lighthearted Thursday, so I wanted to know all about how long you spend on your phone each day! Plus, I had a special interview answering some of your burning Fix Fest questions! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points as well as the very best messages that we received - enjoy! Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB...

A lot of us started off as apprentices before getting to where we are now, having learned the tricks of the trade from brilliant tradies before us. So today I wanted to know what your favourite memory is from your apprentice days, and what vital piece of advice or learnings do you still practise to this day?  I was joined by some very special guests, including Steve and Alex from Steve and Alex Br...

We’re all guilty of telling white lies to get out of sticky situations, or to save ourselves or others from feeling embarrassed, so today I wanted to know about the best white lie you or someone you know has told to a customer! Today I was joined by good friends of the show, Danny Madden from Madden Builders and George from G.M Joinery, to tell us about their best white lie stories! There’s also t...

Material costs can be a huge burden when it comes to getting your jobs done, and sometimes negotiating prices is an essential part of working in the trade. So today I wanted to know about your negotiating skills, and how far you’d go to get a decent price? I was joined by friends of the show including Noel The Builder and Dan Brown! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself...