Clive Holland's Little Bit Extra on Fix Radio

Today, our attention turned to the fact that we’re hearing from more and more tradespeople about stupidly high insurance prices for vans and public liability – hitting you in the pocket! So today, Clive wanted to know, have you been affected by sky high insurance prices & if so, how has it affected you? We were joined by Kevin Tingley, the Paint Warrior for his thoughts, and I chimed in with m...

Today, our attention turned to the fact starting and growing your own business in this industry can be hard – and taking the leap to go out on your own or try and expand can be scary…So today, Clive wanted to know, do you want to scale up and grow your business or are you happy as you are? We were joined by the trade business expert Joe Doyle for his thoughts, as well as great friends Dean Saxton...

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and this week, the weather has been awful and putting everyone down a bit..So, today Clive wanted to know – if you could be ANYWHERE else in the world right now, where would you be and why? There were great contributions from some great friends of the show - and there’s also the Pub Lunch Quiz, for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, as well as the very best...

Today, our attention turned to A new study that revealed traffic and congestion on the road can cost tradespeople up to 5 GRAND a year in time…So today, Clive wanted to know, how much does it bother you being stuck in a traffic jam and how do you make sure you make the most of your time on the tools? We were joined by great friends of the show, Nick Bundy & Danny Madden for their thoughts…Ther...

Today, our attention turned to the fact We all know someone who winds you up on site – even if it’s the little things… but that we do all have some bad habits. So today, Clive wanted you to fess up – as he asked what is the worst habit you’ve got working on the tools?! We were joined by Mark Marshall from Lawn Stripes and Hedges for his thoughts, as well as great friends James Robinson & Kimmy...

Today, our attention turned to the fact we like to try and help as many tradespeople as we can here on this show – especially when it comes to growing your business – so today, Clive wanted your tips & tricks – as he asked you… If you were given 10,000 pounds to spend on your business, what would you spend it on and why? We were joined by the Jae Wright from Jae Wright Home Improvements for hi...

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and Clive had a question that should really make you think – and perhaps get you in trouble with the other half… as Clive asked - Could you marry or be in a relationship with another tradesperson and if so – which trade would you choose?! There were great contributions from some great friends of the show - and there’s also the Pub Lunch Quiz, for your chance to...

Today, our attention turned to the fact It’s international womens day on Friday – and of course, there’s still work to do in our industry to make EVERYONE feel welcome…So today – Clive wanted to know how you think we can incentivize women and even more people to want to come into the trade! We heard from two brilliant women in the industry, as Kimmy the Sparks and Billie Jo Judd gave us their thou...

Today, our attention turned to the fact that the Housing Secretary Michael Gove recently told councils to relax planning regulations to get more houses built ahead of this years general election – despite the fact less than 20% of levelling up projects have actually been completed under Gove’s leadership… So today, Clive want to know – how can we actually get more houses built and make sure they a...

Today, our attention turned to the fact we see so many stories of amazing things tradespeople do every day outside of their work – saving lives and helping people out. So today, Clive wanted to give you a pat on the back, as I asked – during your time on the tools – in or outside of work, what’s the most heroic thing you’ve ever done? We were joined by a builder from Leeds who restores the homes o...

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and with today being a day that only rolls round once every FOUR YEARS – giving us 366 days, Clive wanted to know, if you had one extra day every year, what would you do with it?! There were great contributions from some great friends of the show - and there’s also the Pub Lunch Quiz, for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, as well as the very best messages...

Today, our attention turned to the fact business is seemingly going alright so far this year despite the economy and recession – and how extra training and upskilling can always be a way to make you stand out from the crowd and add another string to your bow. So today, Clive wanted to know, would you or do you do any extra training around your trade? We were joined by John Cruickshank for his thou...

Today, our attention turned to A new report that revealed that just under a QUARTER of tradespeople in the UK don’t care about building sustainably, with over two thirds indicating they have no plans to enhance their sustainability in 2024.So today, Clive asked – do you care about building sustainably? What incentives would you need to make you care? We were joined by Ian Hodgkinson from Hodgkinso...

Today, our attention turned to the fact Working in the trade can often mean family & friends want a lot of work done for not much money, causing tension and potential issues. So today, Clive wanted to know, how do you approach working with or for family & friends? We were joined by Gareth from Top Coat Decorating for his thoughts, and also heard from Kimmy the Sparks & James Robinson!...

In this special Clive meets podcast, the big man sits down with rugby legend Ugo Monye & music star Jake Quickenden ahead of this years six nations, as they have the challenge of convincing him to give rugby a go... Ugo shares his best stories and Jake gives Clive and in depth view of his life on the tools before he rose to stardom - all in a pub in London! Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Th...

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and Clive wanted to give you a pat on the back – as he asked you to to tell me about the job you’re most proud of doing! There were great contributions from Mark from Lawn Stripes and Hedges, James the Yorkshire Stone Dresser as well as good friend Liam McGinley. There’s also the Pub Lunch Quiz, for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, as well as the very bes...

Today, our attention turned to the fact we’re nearly two months into a new year – and fully in the swing of work – but there are economic worries like inflation and recession,So today, Clive wanted to know – how is business looking so far this year? Is the order book nice and full or is work slowing down? We were joined by Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders for his thoughts &amp...

Today, our attention turned to the fact that Working in the trades is more than a full time job – especially when you run your own business – it can completely take over your life and even ruin relationships…So today, Clive wanted to know, how do you manage your work life balance? We were joined by Tom from Gardenscape for his thoughts, as well as great friends Dean Saxton & George from GM Joi...

Today, our attention turned to A new study that revealed that nearly 80% of PPE we use has been deemed unsafe by the British Safety Industry Federation – which is very worrying given the nature of work in the trade…So today, Clive wanted to know – how do you actually protect yourself from illness and injury at work? We were joined by Roy Wilders - Manager of the Registered Safety Suppliers Scheme...

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and today, we looked ahead to a pretty epic summer of sport – there’s the Euros, The Olympics – there’s even the six nations on at the moment…So today, Clive wanted to know from you – do you follow sport and if so, who do you support?! There were great contributions from Leon Williams from Isle Paint It and George from GM Joinery – and there’s also the pub lunc...

Today, our attention turned to the fact it is of course valentines day – as Clive transformed into Love Doctor Holland – and he wanted to know from you what you love most about your job! We were joined by Ricardo from Lucetti Masonry for his thoughts as well as great friend of the show John Cruickshank from Cruickshank Plumbing & Heating! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab...

We do our best on this show to represent the issues that affect YOU – but today, I handed over to you lovely lot…As Clive wanted you to tell him, what are the biggest issues that affect you in the industry? We had great contributions from great friends of the show, Tom from Gardenscape, Alex the Valley Viking & Danny Madden… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as...

Today, our attention turned to the fact A new report revealed last week the state pension age needs to rise to the age of SEVENTY ONE in order to maintain the status quo – a move that could be crippling for young people in our industry. So today, Clive wanted to know, would you work in the trades into your 70s? We were joined by the National Federation of Builders for their thoughts, as well as gr...

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and Clive opened the confessional to ask you the most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you while working on the tools! We had great contributions from good friends Liam McGinley and Tom from Gardenscape & there’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points - as well as the very best messages we received Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday...

Today, our attention turned to the fact It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week! And to celebrate the new lifeblood in our trade, today Clive wanted to hear about your time as an apprentice – good or bad! We were joined by apprentice on the ground, Kirsty Arnold - and heard from good friends Dean Saxton & George from GM Joinery for their experiences…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your...