Wed, July 09, 2025

Job Delays: Do You Stay Or Move On?

What do you do when your jobs get delayed? Whether it’s clients dragging their feet, late deliveries, or bad weather putting a stop to play — how do you handle the downtime? We heard from Jack Auletta and Ian Hodgkinson about their go-to coping strategies. Plus, there’s the Pub Lunch Quiz and all your best messages. Enjoy!

Tue, July 08, 2025

Do You Take Hearing Protection On-Site Seriously?

Today, we’re asking: do you take hearing protection seriously on site? With grinders, drills, and saws going all day, the risk of long-term damage is very real — but are people actually using ear defenders, or just hoping for the best? We were joined by Ryan Nunn from Viking Construction & Roy Wilders from the British Safety Industry Federation to hear their thoughts. Plus, there’s the Pub Lunch Quiz and the best of your messages. Enjoy!

Mon, July 07, 2025

Are The Materials You Buy Doing You Justice?

You lot are brilliant as I’m always saying - but are the materials you’re using good enough to do you justice? And are the prices you’re paying fair and decent? Today we’re having a materials check in - let us know if the quality has declined, whether the price increased or if you’re generally happy with what you’re getting from your merchants!. We spoke to Gorgeous George from GM Joinery as well as Joel Bardell to get their takes, plus all the best messages from you lot on site and, of course, the Pub Lunch Quiz. Enjoy!

Thu, July 03, 2025

LIVE From Wickes in Moor Allerton - Tool Theft: Are Things Getting Better?

Today we were live from Leeds for the grand opening of the brand-new Wickes Moor Allerton store — chatting to tradies, soaking up the buzz, and keeping you in the loop. We also dug into the tool theft debate: are things getting better, or are we still far from feeling secure? We spoke live to West Yorkshire’s Crime Prevention Officer, Paul Denison about the issue. We also played the Mystery Item Game thanks to Wickes Trade Pro, giving away £500 to two lucky tradespeople! All that, the Pub Lunch Quiz, and the best messages from you lot across the UK.

Wed, July 02, 2025

Jobs We'd Do Differently or Happily Do Again

We’ve all had one — that job you just wish you could go back and do again. Maybe it didn’t go to plan, maybe the client changed their mind halfway through, or maybe it’s just been living rent-free in your head ever since. Today on the show, we heard your stories about the ones that got away — and the jobs you’d tackle differently if you had the chance. We spoke to Wobbly Bob and Dan Brown to get their takes, plus all the best messages from you lot on site and, of course, the Pub Lunch Quiz. Enjoy!

Tue, July 01, 2025

Customer Trends: What's In and What's Out?

Today we’re talking about customer trends — what people are asking for, what’s falling out of fashion, and how it’s shaping the way tradespeople work. From solar panels and EV chargers to smart homes and garden builds, we’re finding out what’s hot and what’s not with homeowners in 2025. We were joined by Nick Bundy and Dave Finnegan to share their experience, and of course we’ve got the Pub Lunch Quiz and all your messages. Enjoy!

Mon, June 30, 2025

Halfway Through the Year: How's Your Business Performing?

Today on the show, we’re asking: how’s your business doing at the halfway point of the year? Timber sales are up, construction insolvencies are down — is the market finally on the turn? Or are things still tight out there, with late payments and rising costs making it tough? We took a midyear health check on the state of the trade with Brian Berry from The Federation of Master Builders and John Newcombe from the Builders Merchants Federation, plus we heard your thoughts. We also have the Pub Lunch Quiz and the best of your messages. Enjoy!

Thu, June 26, 2025

Lighthearted Thursday: What's In Your Tool Box?

Today we opened up the toolboxes — literally. We asked: what’s in your box? What are the go-to tools you couldn’t work without — and do any of them come with a story? From bits passed down by family to tools that saved the day on site, it’s time to show some love to the kit that’s been there through thick and thin. We were joined by Ian Salisbury of ITS Joinery to hear about the gear that matters most to him. Plus, there’s the Pub Lunch Quiz and your best messages from site. Enjoy!

Wed, June 25, 2025

Closing the Skills Gap: What Should Be Done?

With a growing skills gap and fewer young people choosing the trades, is the industry heading for a crisis? Today we looked at why more and more people are retraining later in life — and what needs to change to attract and support new talent. We were joined by John Cruickshank of Cruickshank Plumbing and Heating, who shared his thoughts. Plus, we’ve got all your messages, the Pub Lunch Quiz, and plenty more from site. Enjoy!

Tue, June 24, 2025

Dads on the Job: Should UK Paternity Leave Be Longer?

Today, following the recent “Dads’ Strike” for better paternity leave, we turned our attention to the UK's offering — which is the lowest in Europe and six weeks below the average. So, what’s fair when it comes to leave for new dads? And should the UK follow countries like Spain, where even self-employed fathers get 16 weeks off? We were joined by London President of the Federation of Master Builders, David Gutierrez and Sam Blakeney who shared their thoughts. Plus, there’s the Pub Lunch Quiz and all your best messages. Enjoy!

Mon, June 23, 2025

Is Hot Weather Ideal To Work In?

With summer and the warm weather in full swing, we’re asking: is this the best time of year to be a builder? Does the sunshine make the job more enjoyable — or do things like constant suncream, hot materials, and sweaty days make you miss the winter months? We were joined by Craig Lovall from LoveAll Garden Services and Will The Roofer to hear about their favourite time of year to work. Plus, there’s the Pub Lunch Quiz and the best messages from you lot on site. Enjoy!

Thu, June 19, 2025

Do You Have Any Furry Friends on Site?

Today was Lighthearted Thursday and we were talking all about working with animals. When working on site whether its a cat walking through the concrete you spent ages leveling or a dog stealing your tools having an animal on site can always lead to problems. And today we heard some great stories about working around animals. Plus there's also the pub lunch quiz and you'll hear all the messages that we received - enjoy!

Wed, June 18, 2025

Van Insurance: How Much Are You Spending?

Today we were focusing on how to insure your van for the best possible price. With van break-ins up by a worrying fourteen percent compared to last year, it’s never been more important to make sure your insurance covers more than just being on the road. You want protection for your tools, your materials, and any damage caused by theft or vandalism — because when your van is your livelihood, any setback can cost more than just cash. We were joined by Kara Gammell from MoneySuperMarket, who brought some brilliant hints and tips on how to get a great deal and we also heard from Dean Saxton, a builder, who shared what he pays and the kind of cover he goes for, along with how he balances cost and peace of mind. And of course, it wouldn’t be the same without the Pub Lunch Quiz, and we’ve rounded up the very best messages you sent in.

Tue, June 17, 2025

Can Labour Get Britain Building?

Today we were debating what should be done in regards to building restrictions put in to protect the environment. We wanted to know if you think they are necessary to protect nature or if they are excessive and making hitting housing targets unrealistic! We spoke to FMB Chairman Chris Carr and Tony Higson from Grayson MD to hear their views on the matter. Plus there's also the pub lunch quiz and you’ll hear the very best messages we received - Enjoy.

Mon, June 16, 2025

Volunteer work or Sport - What are you doing when you down tools?

Today was all about how you spend your time off site! Clive wanted to know if you work a second job or if its all about sport, either playing or coaching?  Construction company owner and RNLI volunteer Dan Sinclair  joined us on the show to tell us all about how he balances his life saving voluntary role with a job on the tools. Plus there's also the pub lunch quiz and you’ll hear the very best messages we received - Enjoy. Donate to Dan's Saddles and Sumits Challenge - https://www.justgiving.com/page/dan-sinclair-6 RNLI - https://rnli.org/pages/ig/new/monthly?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21684737167&gbraid=0AAAAADRoJzjel-jPaNq9d3v118-utT558&gclid=CjwKCAjwgb_CBhBMEiwA0p3oODN86LPEWLhjemv12Zt5yImXLHn7yq9vX7KC2mo-piV-KvlOkGIethoC_4QQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds 

Thu, June 12, 2025

Who Are You Blaming!

Today on the Clive Holland Show with it being National Blame Someone Else Day tommorow, We were talking all about blame! We were asking who are you blaming this week and why? From site shananagens to van mishaps we heard your best storys about pointing the finger at anyone but yourself! Plus theres also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points and youll here the very best messages which we recived!

Wed, June 11, 2025

The Loneliest Trade - Do You Prefer Working Alone Or In A Team?!

Today on the Clive Holland Show we talked about solo workers vs squads. We wanted to know if you prefer working alone or as part of a team? We were joined by freinds of the show plumber Becky Bates and Reece Stewart who shared what its realy like to be your own boss on the tools! Plus theres also a chance to grab yourself 6 points in the pub lunch quiz and youll hear the very best messages we recived!!!

Tue, June 10, 2025

City or Village Jobs? Where's the best place to work!

Today on the Clive Holland Show we asked: Where is the best place to work? The busstling busy yet costly city center or quiet countryside? With reportedly more trades people leavin ght city center for greener areas we are digging into whether the hussle of the city still holds any appeal or if the countryside realy does offerea better way of working! We spoke to Zach Ouazene and Winston Davis to hear about their experiences and where they think the best place to graft is. Plus theres the Pub Lunch Quiz for your chance to grab 6 points and you'll hear the very best messages we recieved!

Mon, June 09, 2025

Men’s Health Week: Let’s Talk Wellbeing on Site

It’s Men’s Health Week – and on today’s show, we’re diving into the state of wellbeing in the trades. From GP Dr Helen Wall to builder and TV personality Peter Finn, we’re asking: how can we better look after ourselves, physically and mentally? Plus, we had the Pub Lunch Quiz — your chance to bag yourself six points — and your top messages from the site. Enjoy!

Thu, June 05, 2025

Lighthearted Thursday: Turn A Trade Into A Movie!

It’s Lighthearted Thursday and we’re mixing a bit of fun with the trades! We’re asking you to get creative and come up with hilarious, tool-inspired movie titles. From clever puns to classic film twists with a builder’s twist, it’s your chance to show off your wit and have a laugh. Plus, we had the Pub Lunch Quiz — your chance to bag yourself six points — and the top messages from the site. Enjoy!

Wed, June 04, 2025

The Hardest Conversation on Site

Managing people isn’t always smooth sailing, and sometimes you have to make tough calls – like firing someone. Today, we get real about those tricky conversations: what you say, how you handle it, and how to keep things professional. Plus, we had the Pub Lunch Quiz — your chance to bag yourself six points — and the top messages from the site. Enjoy! 

Tue, June 03, 2025

Clocking In: Just How Many Hours Do You Work?

We all know the hours in the trades can be long – and today we’re asking how many hours you actually work in a week. The national average is just over 40, but we know a lot of you are doing way more than that. Plus, how much of that time is taken up by paperwork – and could AI be the answer? Also, the shocking fact that most in the trades don’t even get the holiday allowance many other industries take for granted.Emily Kitchen and Jeff The Tough Built Ranger joined us to talk about our topic, plus we had another Flying The Flag caller!Plus, we had the Pub Lunch Quiz – your chance to bag yourself six points – and your top messages from the site. Enjoy!

Mon, June 02, 2025

Football’s Over… What Are You Watching Next?

The football season might be over, but the summer sports calendar is packed with action! From cricket to F1, rugby to tennis, and everything in between, there’s no shortage of events to keep you entertained over the coming months. We’re asking: what’s your go-to sport once football's done? We were joined by a former England Captain… Red Roses and Saracens regular Marlie Packer as well as Plasterer and racer Duncan Cowper! Plus, we had the Pub Lunch Quiz – your chance to bag yourself six points – and your top messages from the site. Enjoy!

Thu, May 29, 2025

Early Finishes - Are They Even A Thing?

It’s Thursday, which means we’re kicking back and getting into a lighter mood – and this week, we’re asking about one of the great perks of trade life: the early Friday finish. From long lunches to sneaky rounds of golf, we heard your best routines and how you make the most of a few extra hours of freedom at the end of the week. Plus, we had the Pub Lunch Quiz and your top messages from the site – enjoy!

Wed, May 28, 2025

Trade Shows - Which Ones Are You Attending?

Today on the Clive Holland Show with the countrys biggest trade shows just round the corner we were talking all about the benifits of attending a trade show! We asked what the benifits of attending a trade show are and what you should look for when deciding what ones to attend. To give his oppion on this subject we were joined by freind of the show and a man who regulary attends trade events John Cruickshank to hear why he loves attending events within our industry. Plus as always theres the pub lunch Quiz and youll have a chance to bag yourself 6 points in the Pub Lunch Quiz and youll here all the messages we recived!

Tue, May 27, 2025

How Far Are You Traveling For Work?

Today we discussed commuting specificaly how far trades people are traveling each day to get to work. We wanted to know if you're one of the lucky ones getting work right on your doorstep or if your traveling miles to get a job. We wanted to know just how far you're traveling and if you're passing your travel costs onto the customer! We were joined by freinds of the show James and Liam to hear how many miles they're doing. Plus theres also the Pub Lunch quiz and you'll hear the very best messages we recived!

Thu, May 22, 2025

Lighthearted Thursday: What Are Your Worst Timing Blunders?

It’s Lighthearted Thursday, and today we had a laugh at those classic timing mix-ups – from turning up on the wrong day to rocking up at the crack of dawn only to realise you’ve got your dates completely wrong. We heard some brilliant stories from the trade, shared a few of our own, and of course, squeezed in the Pub Lunch Quiz and your top messages from site – Enjoy!

Wed, May 21, 2025

PPE! Worth It Or A Waste Of Money?!

Today we explored the world of PPE - how much are tradespeople really spending, and is it worth investing in branded workwear versus standard protective gear? Joining us are Jack Auletta and Jason Dunsford to share their insights on staying safe on site without breaking the bank. Plus, don’t miss the Pub Lunch Quiz and your top messages from the site.

Tue, May 20, 2025

Master of One or Jack of All? The Builder’s Dilemma

Today, we asked the big question – is it better to specialise in a single trade or take a broader approach as a general builder? We were joined by James Lawrence, a plumber who’s built his business on mastering one skill, and Dave Finnegan, carpenter and owner of Elwood Enterprises, to hear why they’ve taken different paths. Plus, there’s the Pub Lunch Quiz and your top messages from the site – Enjoy!

Mon, May 19, 2025

Immigration - does it help or hinder the industry?

Today we discussed Labour’s proposed immigration changes and how they could impact the UK’s trades. With tougher visa rules, extended settlement periods, and stricter English language requirements on the table, we asked whether this approach will help protect British jobs or just make the skills gap worse. We heard from Dr. David Crosthwaite, chief economist at the Building Cost Information Service and Damian Walters, CEO of the British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation, who shared their thoughts on what these changes could mean for the industry. Plus, there’s the Pub Lunch Quiz and your top messages from site - Enjoy!

Thu, May 15, 2025

Ultimate Trade Football XI: Picking Your Dream Team

It’s lighthearted Thursday, and today we had a bit of fun putting together the ultimate Trade Football XI – From Bricky Lambert, to Groutinho and even Mason Mount… let’s see who makes your dream team Plus, we had the Pub Lunch Quiz and your top messages from site – Enjoy!

Wed, May 14, 2025

Is the Government Doing Enough for Renewables?

Today, we took a closer look at the government’s plans for renewables. Are schemes like the Boiler Upgrade Scheme doing enough to support tradespeople, or is there still a long way to go? We were joined by Miatta Fahnbulleh, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, to talk about the big picture, and had a chat with Kevin Pocock, managing director of Renew East, about what’s really needed to make the green transition a reality. Plus, we had the Pub Lunch Quiz and your top messages from the site – Enjoy!

Tue, May 13, 2025

Enough’s Enough – Time to Fix the Tool Theft Problem

I’m fed up. For YEARS we have been banging the drum, trying to force some action, and nothing. Your tools... your livelihoods... your chance to put food on the table for your families are being taken by thugs, by scum. Tools are being stolen every twelve minutes in the UK. Every. Twelve. Minutes. It’s unacceptable. I’m not having it anymore. We want to know what is going to stop these scumbags once and for all, and when politicians from both sides are going to take the issue seriously, rather than treating us like a political football. We’re talking about this again because nothing is being done... So today, we’re asking: how do we make sure action is taken? Shadow Minister for Crime, Policing and Fire, and MP for Stockton South, Matt Vickers joined us, along with Amanda Martin MP, who has put forward her own anti-tool theft bill. Friend of the show Wobbly Bob also joined us to share his experience with tool theft. Plus, we had the Pub Lunch Quiz and your top messages from site. Enjoy!

Mon, May 12, 2025

When Is The Right Time To Expand Your Business?

Hiring your first member of staff is a massive step for any small business, and today we talked to two tradespeople who’ve been through it. We were joined by John Argyle, a carpenter from Enfield Refurbishments, who shared his experience of making that first hire and the challenges he faced, and by Robert "Pointy" Clarke from PPH Pointy Plumbing & Heating, a Fix Radio regular, who gave us his tips on finding the right person and managing those early days of building a team. Plus, we had the Pub Lunch Quiz and loads of your messages from site. Enjoy!

Thu, May 08, 2025

What's The Weather Like Where You Are Today?

Today was Lighthearted Thursday and we wanted to know: what’s the weather like where you are? Whether it was glorious sunshine, pouring rain or anything in between, we asked you to send in your pics and let us know what it’s like on site today. Loads of you got involved from all across the UK. Plus, there’s the Pub Lunch Quiz and your best messages from the Fix community - Enjoy!

Wed, May 07, 2025

How Much Do You Spend to Secure Your Van?

Tool theft continues to hit the trades hard, with over 11,200 vans stolen in the UK last year alone. We asked: how much have you spent securing your van? From new locks and alarms to full security systems, we spoke with tradesman Marc Firkins, whose van was broken into a few years back, about how he's still recovering and what he's learned. We also spoke to Jeff Scott of Sussex Installations who gave us his view on van theft and why van manufacturers aren't doing enough to protect their customers. Plus, the Pub Lunch Quiz and your top messages from site - Enjoy!

Tue, May 06, 2025

How Do You Put Together Your Estimates?

As demand increases and customers get more price-conscious, accurate cost estimation is more important than ever for tradespeople. With online tools from Checkatrade and more builders working with Quantity Surveyors, we asked: how do you put your cost estimates together, and how accurate are they? We were joined by Ash Mahoney, Bricklayer and host of The Bricklaying Show on Fix Radio, to talk about the common pitfalls in pricing up a job, how digital tools are changing the game, and what makes a solid quote. And Connor Price from Price My Project to explain how professional support can tighten up your numbers and take the stress out of quoting. Plus, there’s the Pub Lunch Quiz and your top messages from site - Enjoy!

Thu, May 01, 2025

Create A National Tradesperson Day Off

Ahead of the bank holiday, we want to know - if there was a national “Tradesperson Day Off,” what would it include and what would be the rules?

Wed, April 30, 2025

Make Sure You Wear Suncream On Site!

Thankfully, as the year goes on, the sun is becoming a more frequent view on site. But with hotter daysand more outside jobs being made possible there is also a level of risk involved with working in the sun. A study by Imperial College London estimated that occupational sun exposure leads to approximately 48 deaths and 241 new cases of melanoma skin cancer annually in Britain, with construction workers accounting for 44% of these deaths. I want to talk about how you’re protecting yourself from this often forgotten risk. Do you have your sun cream with you? And if so, how often do you apply?  We were joined by Susanna Daniels, CEO of Melanoma Focus, and Y to hear about how to stay safe on sight. Plus there's also the pub lunch quiz and you’ll hear the very best messages we received - Enjoy.

Tue, April 29, 2025

How To Make Clients Pay Invoices On Time

In construction the biggest unknown on any job is often the client! And when they don't hold up their end of the bargain it can be infuriating! And with 81% of trades people being reported to be chasing on average £6000 in late payment or no payment today I wanted to know how you would deal with a client who refuses to pay? We were joined by friends of the show Reece Stewart and James Reeve to hear about the experiences they’ve had with late payers and how they’ve dealt with that. Plus there's also the pub lunch quiz and you’ll hear the very best messages we received - Enjoy.

Mon, April 28, 2025

Ban on Fake Reviews

Fake Reviews are a plague in our industry - They can make a cowboy look just as good as you to a customer or damage the reputation you’ve worked so hard for. However with new legislation coming into effect to fight these reviews they could soon be a thing of the past. Today we were joined by Damien Walters, the Founder and CEO of the The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation, and Steve Gray to learn more about the new legislation and discuss whether it will actually help. Plus here's also the pub lunch quiz and you’ll hear the very best messages we received - Enjoy.

Thu, April 24, 2025

Best bit about your year?

Today was Lighthearted Thursday and as it's turning out to be a great year for construction, Clive wanted to know the best thing to happen to you or your business this year? We received some great messages on the topic which you will hear. Plus there is also the pub lunch quiz - Enjoy.

Wed, April 23, 2025

Charity Work...How are you making an Impact!?

Whether it’s helping out a neighbour, taking on a project for a good cause, or lending your skills to someone in need - most tradespeople have done a bit of free work or charity work at some point. It might not pay the bills, but it can make a big difference. So today, we’re shining a light on the generosity in the trade-have you ever given your time or skills for free? What inspired you to do it, and what did you take away from the experience? And in an industry where time is money, how do you make space to give back? Plumber Lee Ellerker and joiner Ben Brindley joined us to tell us about the amazing jobs they do. Plus 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.

Tue, April 22, 2025

What's Your Profit Margin??

Profit margins - they’re the bit that keeps the business ticking over after the dust has settled and the job’s done. But how much are trades actually making? Is it 10%, 20%, 30%… or are rising costs and tight budgets squeezing it even lower? Today, we talked money - specifically, what profit margin do you aim for on each job, and is it realistic in the current climate? From pricing up to getting paid, we want to know how you keep things profitable without pricing yourself out of the market. Danny Madden and Steph Leese - the Pink Plasterer - joined us to tell us what sort of margin they make. Plus 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!

Thu, April 17, 2025

Which bill do you hate paying the most?

Today was Lighthearted Thursday and we were talking about all the bills and subscriptions you hate to pay. I wanted to know the bill you hate paying the most? With research suggesting it's the TV licence i wanted to know if thats true or if instead its something like ULEZ? We received some great messages on the topic which you will hear. Plus there is also the pub lunch quiz - Enjoy.

Wed, April 16, 2025

Diesel vans till 2035... Win or worry?

For most people in the trades their van is the most important tool! Recent changes to the Zero Emission Mandate will allow new diesel vans to stay on sale until 2035, which could be good news for tradies but could also have a major environmental impact. With major government provided benefits for going electric but a low take up due to concerns such as range, payload and downtime, Is this good or bad news for the  trade? And what else can the government do to promote the move to electric?! We were joined by David Byrne and Mandy Dean - Commercial Vehicle Director for Ford to hear their views. Plus there's also the pub lunch quiz and you’ll hear the very best messages we received

Tue, April 15, 2025

Bank Holidays... Do you work or not?

When you’re running your own business in the trades you don't get certain benefits that are considered normal to everyone else. One of those being paid bank holidays! So today with the bank holiday weekend approaching I wanted to know who would be taking it off and if so what their plans are? We were joined by friends of the show Kevin and Freya to hear about their bank holiday plans, whether they ever fully switch off and how their clients react to them taking off the holidays. Plus there's also the pub lunch quiz and you’ll hear the very best messages we received.

Mon, April 14, 2025

You Can Help Stop Tool Theft!

Tool theft continues to plague tradespeople across the UK, causing significant financial and emotional distress. On April 25th, the Theft of Tools of Trade (Sentencing) Bill is scheduled for its second reading in Parliament. This bill, introduced by Amanda Martin, Labour MP for Portsmouth North, aims to impose tougher penalties on those convicted of stealing trade tools. So today we spoke with Amanda to discuss how we can support the bill. And heard from Steve about how it affects every aspect of a tradesperson's life.  Additionally, we want to hear from you if you’ve been victims of tool theft, as we highlight the urgent need for stricter measures to combat these scumbags! Plus there's also the pub lunch quiz and you’ll hear the very best messages we received.

Thu, April 10, 2025

Trade Superheroes

Today it was  lighthearted Thursday and we think anyone who works in the trade providing quality work and saving their clients from cowboys are superheroes. So today we wanted your ideas for Trade Super Heroes. Clive wanted to know what they would be called? And more importantly what powers they would have?  We got some great suggestions which you will hear plus there's also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points. - Enjoy

Wed, April 09, 2025

Midnight Callers?!

In the trade how you communicate with a client is very important, However how a client communicates with you is often overlooked! Clive believe that sometimes you can tell if someone is going to be a bad client from before you’ve even started the job.  So today Clive wanted to know what you would do if a client sent you a message at midnight? Would you reply and think nothing of it, or see it as a massive red flag? He was joined by Kimmy The Sparks and plumber Pete Withers to hear what experiences they’ve had communicating with a client and what they would do in this situation - Plus there's also the pub lunch quiz and you’ll hear the very best messages we received - Enjoy.

Tue, April 08, 2025

Fast Track Apprenticeships!

The importance of apprenticeships when getting people into construction can not be understated and for many an apprenticeship is the first step into the industry. But recently the government shortened the minimum length of apprenticeships to just 8 months meaning that an additional 10,000 apprentices could qualify each year! So today I asked are short apprenticeships necessary to fight the shortage of tradespeople OR could they cause a major problem?! I was joined by the Government's Skill Minister RT Hon Baroness Jacqui Smith and DIY SOS' Chris Frediani to hear their views - Plus there's also the pub lunch quiz and you’ll hear the very best messages we received - Enjoy.

Thu, April 03, 2025

Pubs for the Trade!

Today it was lighthearted Thursday and in the spirit of our very own Fix Radio approved pubs that bring you the pub lunch quiz, we wanted to hear you some of your ideas for trade related pub names. We had a great time reading all the messages with your ideas and as always there's also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points. - Enjoy

Wed, April 02, 2025

National Stress Awareness Month!

April is Stress Awareness Month, and in the construction industry, mental health is a conversation many still struggle to have. In fact, 70% of builders say they’ve suspected a colleague was seriously depressed but found it too difficult to talk about. The stigma runs so deep that 71% admit to giving their employer a different reason—like a physical illness—when taking time off for mental health. Even more concerning, 4 in 10 builders say they’d rather quit their job than speak up. We were joined by Ross Comer from St Johns ambulance and Band of Builders CEO Gavin Crane to hear the best ways to look after yourself and where you can get help should you need it. Plus theres also the Pub Lunch Quiz for your chance to grab your very own 6 points and you’ll hear the very best messages that we received - Enjoy.

Tue, April 01, 2025

Ensuring First Class Customer Service!

Customer service is so important in our industry to keep the customer happy and to build a well respected brand. However with 61% of Gen Z homeowners and 41% of over 60's saying that their work was just not up to standard today I wanted to know how you can ensure top teir customer service and work. We we're joined by good freinds of the show Robin and Ryan to talk about how they keep their clients happy throughout the whole process. And you'll also here all the messages and tips we recived. Plus theres also the pub lunch quiz to have a go at if you missed it.

Mon, March 31, 2025

The Worst Excuses For Being Late!

It not uncommon for someone to be late to site and there's generally a good reason but sometimes there's not. So today I wanted to hear some of your own late excuses or the ones you’ve heard which are quite simply ridiculous! We were joined by friends of the show Gavin and Deano to hear some of the best excuses they've heard. There's also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 plus you’ll hear the very best messages which we received.

Thu, March 27, 2025

Mothers Day come Early!

Today was lighthearted Thursday and we were getting in the mothers day spirit. I asked you all to send in shout outs for mum and also reminded you to sort your mothers day plans out - if you haven't already! We surprised retired handyman Mick with our good mates at Wickes! Plus we also had the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points - enjoy!

Wed, March 26, 2025

What's the best bit about your week?

Chance sat in for the big man today and he was asking what's the best thing about your week. Is it your weekly visit to Wickes? That food truck you didn't expect to be next to the site or just a really unique job? Well we were joined by George McKenchie and Reece Stewart to find out what's making their week plus you’ll also hear all the best messages we received and you can also play the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points - enjoy!

Tue, March 25, 2025

How can you improve year on year?

When running your own business in the trades, how well you’re going to do each year is always uncertain. So today, with the first quarter of the year almost up, I wanted to know how your business is doing. Are you up or down on quarter 1 last year? And did you try any strategies to try and improve you’re business? We talked to good friends of the show Mark and Steve to find out what they are doing to keep beating their records year on year - Plus you can also play the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points and you’ll hear the very best messages that we received!

Mon, March 24, 2025

Wish you had more skills?!

Having the right skill set is very important for success within the trades. But with the average client wanting more and more I believe that being multi skilled can be a huge advantage. So today, we asked, What skills do you wish you had alongside your core trade skills? Would you like the skills of another trade? Or Do you wish you were a little bit better at the admin? We talked to good friends of the show Alex Burman and Wobbly Bob to find out what other skills they wished they had - plus you can also play the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points and you’ll hear the very best messages that we received - enjoy!

Thu, March 20, 2025

Ziggy Sawdust and the Fix Fest bands!

Today was Lighthearted Thursday and we were talking about all things Fix Fest,in particular we wanted to know your ideas for trade-inspired band names such as this one… Ziggy Sawdust! Plus we also had the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points - enjoy!

Thu, March 20, 2025

Licensing the trade?!

The Federation of Master Builders is calling for licensing to be introduced for tradespeople, aiming to raise standards and protect both customers and skilled workers. But is this a much-needed step to weed out rogue traders, or just another layer of red tape for businesses already under pressure? Today, we’re asking—would a licensing system improve the industry, or would it make life harder for legitimate tradespeople? And if regulation is the answer, what’s the best way to implement it without creating unnecessary barriers? Clive asked for your views on licensing builders and talked to the FMB’s CEO, Brian Berry and builder Jack Auletta about how they think licensing would go. Plus there's also the Pub Lunch Quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, and you’ll hear all the best messages that we received, Enjoy.

Tue, March 18, 2025

Is modular building the future?

Construction has come a long way over the centuries and it's always progressing! So today we talked about morden building methods and in particular modular builds. Are they the same standard or just a lazy and cheap way to rush a build? And can they help us hit housing targets or be more sustainable when building?  Today we spoke to Martin Halim from Trident Modular Housing and Lucy Yendell from Dan-wood to find out their views. Plus theres also the Pub Lunch Quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points and you’ll hear the best messages we received - Enjoy!

Mon, March 17, 2025

Are you Insured?

Health and safety is very prominent in the trade but even with all the safety measures accidents do happen and apparently 95% of tradespeople will get injured during their career but only 40% have injury insurance and even less have health insurance. So today, we talked about Insurance. We asked if you have invested in injury insurance or health insurance? And If not, why not? We were joined by Jonny McHugh from Direct Line as well as Robin Lush To get their opinions and stories! Plus you can also play the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points and as always theres the very best messages that we received .

Thu, March 13, 2025

Shorts Weather?!

Today was Lighthearted Thursday and I wanted to know if it's time to start wearing shorts on site? Is it warm enough to swap a beanie hat for a knee cap? Or do the cold mornings still make you think it's lunacy?  We had a great time reading out all the best texts from you and our good friend Glenn from Play To Measure joined us to tell us when he gets his shorts out. Plus we also had the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points - enjoy!

Wed, March 12, 2025

How much does it cost to run a van?

A van is arguably the most important tool for every trade - Most tradies would say that when their vans are off the road they are off the job. But how much are you spending to keep your van on the road? Has it gone up? What's costing you more is it Petrol, Insurance or just general maintenance?  And are there any ways you can cut costs but keep working? We were joined by Sean Matthews and David Graham from Hendy Group to discuss this. Plus you can also play the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points and you’ll hear the very best messages that we received - Enjoy!

Tue, March 11, 2025

Tackling Insolvency!

With the cost of materials high, running a business in construction might feel a lot harder than it ever did before. And with construction topping the business insolvency table in 2024 it's clear how hard it is to keep your business afloat. So today we talked about insolvency and more importantly how to prevent it!!! I was asking what you’ve done to protect your business. We were joined by Joel Cooke from Rendervate and Rick Smith, founder and MD of Forbes Burton who gave some great ideas to keep your business from going under! Plus theres also pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points and you’ll hear the very best messages that we received.

Mon, March 10, 2025

Would you report a cowboy?

In the trade your reputation is everything both with customers and with your fellow trades people. But would you risk your reputation amongst the industry if you see work that's just not up to standard either after its been done or while its still being completed. Would you confront a cowboy, inform a unsupecting customer or report them to a trade board.  So today, we’re talking about reporting work both on site and in a domestic house and asking: Would you report rubbish work if you see it or would you just ignore it? We were joined by good freinds of the show John and Nick to get their opinions and find out how they would respond to seeing rubbish work. Plus you can also play the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points and you’ll hear my thoughs and the very best messages that we received.

Thu, March 06, 2025

Daft Things Said on Site!

Today it’s Lighthearted Thursday, and today Clive was asking what’s the most ridiculous thing you've heard on site? Was it something you said? Something a work mate said? Or even something one of your client has said to you? Did you spend the week as the laughing stock on site or do your mates always put their foot in their mouths?! We had a right laugh reading out all the best texts from you. Plus we also had the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points - enjoy!

Wed, March 05, 2025

International Womens Day and Women in Construction Week!

It's International Women's day on Saturday - and before you ask, 19th November is International Men’s Day - it’s also Women in Construction Week this week. Tradeswomen play a vital role in making the trade what they are so today we are celebrating everything they do. We’re asking if there are enough women within the trade? We want to know what we can do to encourage more women onto site? And we’re asking you if there are any misconceptions around women in the trade or even the trade itself that might be hampering more women getting involved! We were joined by some fantastic women in the industry Emily, Deb and Freya to hear why they love the trade- plus you can also play the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points and you’ll hear the very best messages that we received - enjoy!

Wed, March 05, 2025

4 Day Week!

Today was Lighthearted Thursday and I wanted to know, if you only had to work 4 days a week what would you do with the extra day - would you start a new hobby, start a passion project or something else? Went through loads of messages from all of you with your own Ideas. Plus we also surprised  Benny with the Wickes effect and of course there's also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points - enjoy!

Tue, March 04, 2025

How can you be more productive?

Today we were discussing how you can boost you're productivity. Boosting productivity isn’t just about working harder. It’s about working smarter! The right systems can transform the way we work, from better time management to streamlining tasks with technology. So today, we’re asking what changes have you made in the last six months to improve your efficiency? Have you introduced new processes, adopted AI tools, or found smarter ways to manage your workload? And with technology evolving rapidly, how can trades and businesses make the most of automation and AI to stay ahead without losing the human touch? We were joining by the Pointy Plumber and AI Expert Jonathan Clarke to discuss this. Plus as alwasy you can also play the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points and you’ll hear the very best messages that we received.

Mon, March 03, 2025

Did Covid change how you work?

Today I talked about this month marking 5 years since the world shutdown for Covid, But the trades kept going! I asked what you're experience was during lockdown, Were you completly booked up? Were you struggling to get work? How did you find the extra processes? And have they affected the way you work today? I was joined by freinds of the show Dan and Dan to talk about their experiences and takeaways. Aswell as sharing the best messages from all of you. Plus theres also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to bag yourself 6 points.

Wed, February 26, 2025

What do you look for when you hire?

Now it's inevitable that sometimes you’ll have to hire another tradesperson and Clive believes finding the right person for the job can make all the difference. So today, we were asking what do you look for when bringing someone new on board?  What really sets a great tradesperson apart? We were joined by Scott Mullins - CEO of WeFix and Dave Finegan from Elwood Enterprises to discuss how they decide who to bring on jobs - plus you can also play the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points and you’ll hear the very best messages that we received - enjoy!

Tue, February 25, 2025

What else can CITB do to help the trades?

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) plays a vital role in shaping the future of the UK’s construction workforce. But with ongoing skills shortages and shifting demands, is the CITB doing enough to meet the sector’s needs? On todays show I talked to Mark Farmer the author of the CITB Review about how he thinks it can be improved and we explored the future of the CITB with CEO Tim Balcon. Aswell as hearing what you think. Plus as always there the Pub lunch Quiz!

Mon, February 24, 2025

What Are Your Work Goals This Week?

Setting clear goals each week can make all the difference in staying focused and productive at work. I believe that having a plan, no matter how big or small, helps turn good intentions into real progress. So today, we were asking about your goals for the week. We recived loads of messages about how you lot are meeting deadlines, developing new skills, and maintaining that all important work life balance.  We were joined by friends of the show George McKenchie and Reece Stewart to discuss what their goals for the week are - plus you can also play the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points.

Thu, February 20, 2025

If you could turn back time!

Today was Lighthearted Thursday and Clive wanted to know, if you could go back 10 years - what advice would you give your younger self? We’ve got loads of messages from all of you with your own stories. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points - enjoy!

Wed, February 19, 2025

Are you safe on site?

According to the latest statistics from the Health and Safety Executive, 1.7 million workers in Great Britain suffered from work-related ill health. While specific statistics for tradespeople were not detailed, we know our industry has higher rates of work-related ill health and injury compared to other sectors! So today we talked about all things Health and Safety - do you take it seriously? Do your employers? And what can we do to ensure we reduce injuries and illness on site? To discuss this issue we had Roy Wilders, Manager of the Registered Safety Supplier Scheme at the British Safety Industry Federation, join us - you can check out the good work they do here: www.bsif.co.uk  Plus friend of the show Chris Frediani popped by for a chat too! 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!

Tue, February 18, 2025

Career Switchers

According to the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), over 250,000 additional construction workers will be needed by 2028 to meet the industry's needs. Clive believes that one way we can plug that gap is through career switching…  So on today’s show we explored what it takes to leave one career behind and step onto site. From retraining options to the skills most in demand, we’re asking—what does it really take to start fresh in the trade? And with the industry crying out for new talent, how can career switchers help shape its future? We were joined by Anglea Forbes MBE from Buildforce - a not for profit which helps ex-military personnel transition into construction careers nationwide - as well as Billy Boardman who left the forces to become a plumber. 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!

Mon, February 17, 2025

Is your trade dying?!

On today’s show we talked about the more ‘unusual’ trades within our industry today. With less than 100 people a year learning skills such as Stone Dressing, we asked what can we do to ensure these trades don’t die out - and just what do they add to our industry and community! We were joined by James The Yorkshire Stone Dresser as well as Thatcher Paul Shelley. 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!

Thu, February 13, 2025

Valentines Day Special!

Today was Lighthearted Thursday and the day before Valentines Day , so Clive asked - when did you get Valentines Day wrong?! What happened? Were you able to rescue the situation? We also wanted to share the love, by reading out any love filled messaged! 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! 

Wed, February 12, 2025

What is challenging about your job?

On today’s show Clive talked about the hardest parts of our jobs on site! To discuss the challenges they face, we were joined by Lawrence Robinson from Robinson Roofers and Harrison Elliot - AKA The Benchin’ Bricky! 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!

Tue, February 11, 2025

Can YOU afford to retire?

On today’s show we talked about retirement plans and chatting about the fact that one in seven small business owners reckon they’ll need to carry on running their business as a side hustle when they begin to draw their pensions. To discuss this issue we had the Chief Business Officer at Pension Bee, Lisa Picardo join us, as well as a friend of Fix Radio - Andy Madden! 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!

Mon, February 10, 2025

Celebrating Apprentices

It’s National Apprenticeship Week, so today Clive wanted you to spotlight your superstar trade apprentices! He was joined by Harrison Mapley who was celebrated as the Construction and Property Apprentice of the Year, plus Newton Robinson who in December 2023 won the Plastering and Finishing category at SkillBuild. 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! 

Thu, February 06, 2025

What Would You Do If You Won Big!?

Today was Lighthearted Thursday, so Clive asked - if you won BIG - how would you spend the money? Would you be impulsive and splash the cash or think ahead and invest? He wasjoined 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 for your chance to grab yourself 6 points as well as the very best messages that we received - enjoy!

Wed, February 05, 2025

Have You Got Any Good Holidays Lined Up!?

Today Clive wanted to know if you’ve got any exciting holidays lined up that are keeping you going, or if you’ve been too busy to even think about going away! He was joined by friends of the show, Dean Saxton and Sam Blakeney! 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!

Tue, February 04, 2025

Are You Feeling Winter Burnout!?

Today Clive wanted to know if you’re yet to experience winter burnout this year, or if you have, how you’re dealing with it? He was joined by friends of the show such as Sparky Milan AKA Danny Webb, and thePointy Plumber! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points as  well as thevery best messages that we received - enjoy!

Mon, February 03, 2025

Live from The Tool Theft Rally!

Today you joined Chance, with Clive out on the streets of London at the Tool Theft Rally , as we try to put an end to our industry’s biggest issue - tool and van theft - once and for all! On the Streets, Clive was joined by Amanda Martin MP - the Member of Parliament who is introducing the Theft of Tools of Trade (Sentencing) Bill - and Matt Vickers MP - the Shadow Minister for Crime, Policing and Fire - plus many friends in the industry. We spoke to them about their experiences, and what they think needs to change! 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! Just if you make a fresh pod!

Thu, January 30, 2025

Got Any Side Hustles!?

Today was Lighthearted Thursday, and Clive wanted to hear all about your side hustles that you’ve got going on when you aren’t on the tools! Clive was 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 for your chance to grab yourself 6 points as well as the very best messages that we received - enjoy!

Wed, January 29, 2025

Are You Insured For Long term Injury!?

It’s easy to get injured on the job, but tough to deal with the financial consequences of doing so. So today Clive wanted to know if you’ve got insurance cover for long term injury’s, or if you’d consider getting it, to protect yourself if you do get hurt and have to take a break from working! He was joined by painterRobin Lush, Kimmy the Spark and Steve from Steve and Alex Bricklaying, who told us about their experiences! 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!

Tue, January 28, 2025

How Do You Manage Customer Expectation!?

It’s important to make customers happy when it comes to making and keeping clients, which can be hard when you’re being asked to do things in a specific time frame, or at a certain price, that just don’t work. Today Clive wanted to know - how do you manage your clients expectations, and make sure you’re all kept satisfied? He was joined by friends of the show, John Argyle and Enda Murphy, who gave us their top tips! 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!

Mon, January 27, 2025

Tool Theft Rally Next Week! What You Need to Know!

Tool theft is one of the biggest problems faced in the industry, which is why a week from today, we’re heading out to the streets of London to protest the issue! So today, Clive discussed what the government has done and plans to do to resolve this problem, and he gave you all the details for how to get involved! He spoke in detail about this to MP Chris Philp, MP Amanda Martin, and Shoaib Awan from The Gas Expert!  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!

Thu, January 23, 2025

What Famous Athlete Are You On The Job!?

Today was Lighthearted Thursday, and I wanted to know - If your work mates compared you to a famous sports person, who would it be and why? 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 for your chance to grab yourself 6 points as well as the very best messages that we received - enjoy!

Wed, January 22, 2025

Has The Cold Snap Impacted Business!?

Weather is a big factor in what jobs become available, or are even possible to do, when working across the trades. Winter always brings on its challenges, but today Clive wanted to know how the sudden drop in temperature in recent weeks has impacted your business. He was joined by friends of the show, including Steve Gray from Steve Gray Gas Services, and Will Hughes, AKA Will the Roofer! 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!

Tue, January 21, 2025

Will Changes To Inheritance Tax Change Things For You!?

From April 6th of this year, there will be a change to inheritance tax in the UK, moving from a domicile-based system, to a residence-based one. With this new change on the horizon, today Clive discussed what this means, and how this may affect those who work in the trade. He was joined by special guests including Rico from National Federation of Builders and Danny Clifford, chair of the Chartered Institute of Taxation's Private Client (UK) Committee! 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!

Mon, January 20, 2025

How Are You Doing this Blue Monday?

Today Clive did a mental health check in to see how you are all doing! He was joined by guests, and there's also the pub quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, plus all the best messages we recieved!

Thu, January 16, 2025

What Two Words Describe You!?

Fruity and smooth - the two words on a bottle of wine that may influence people to buy it. Today was Lighthearted Thursday, and Clive wanted to know what two words would apply to you? He was 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 for your chance to grab yourself 6 points as well as the very best messages that we received - enjoy!

Wed, January 15, 2025

What Happens Next in Terms of Getting Future Tradespeople Trained Up?

Late last year, Government Ministers scrapped a construction T Level due to a “lack of demand”. The “Onsite Construction T Level” had just 75 completers in its first year and 138 in the next. It’s no longer open for future enrollments and today on the show, Clive asked, what happens next in terms of getting future tradespeople trained up? He was joined by guests, John Cruickshank and Adrian Davies! 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!

Tue, January 14, 2025

How Are Customer Enquiries In The New Year!?

Today Clive discussed customer enquiries, and  wanted to know if they’ve been up or down since the turn of the year, and in what areas? He was joined by special guests, roofer Sam Thomas, and Damian Walters from BiKBBI! 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!

Mon, January 13, 2025

Material Costs in 2025!

Today Clive discussed materials price outlook! He wanted to know - what’s gonna go up and what’s looking to go down? He was joined by special guests John Newcombe from The Builders Merchants Federation, and builder Jack Auletta! 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!

Wed, January 08, 2025

Have You/Would You Work Abroad!?

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!

Mon, January 06, 2025

How Was Your Break? First Show of 2025!

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 received - enjoy!

Thu, December 19, 2024

Clive's Christmas Card Delivery Service!

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 for your chance to grab yourself 6 points as well as the very best messages that we received - enjoy! 

Wed, December 18, 2024

Have you been scammed?

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 chance to score 6 points... enjoy!

Tue, December 17, 2024

We need more Women!

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 on the Pub Lunch Quiz, enjoy!

Mon, December 16, 2024

Are you owed any money?

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!

Wed, December 11, 2024

Is AI Stealing Your Job!?

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 and opinion, is AI helping you do your job, or stealing it?  I was joined by great guests, such as Paul Meenan, the co-host of The Electrical Show on Fix Radio, as well as Champion Brickie Charlie Collison! 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! 

Tue, December 10, 2024

Do You Plan To Grow Your Business and How!?

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 & Carpentry and plumber Shoaib Awan from The Gas Expert! 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!

Mon, December 09, 2024

When Are You Putting Down The Tools For Christmas!?

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 season, including Jen The Decorator and The Pointy Plumber! 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!

Thu, December 05, 2024

Who's coming to your Christmas do?

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?

Wed, December 04, 2024

How Do You Maintain Health and Wellbeing!?

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 faced along the way. He was joined by guests Dr Jeff Foster, Sammy Gates and Leon Williams! 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!

Tue, December 03, 2024

Will Inflation Increase Material Costs In The New Year!?

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 chance to grab yourself 6 points as well as the very best messages that we received - enjoy!

Mon, December 02, 2024

What Are You Investing In Next Year!?

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 yourself 6 points as well as the very best messages that we received - enjoy!

Thu, November 28, 2024

Who should replace Gary Lineker on Match of The Day?

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?!

Wed, November 27, 2024

What impact will the budget have on your business?

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 Union featured too, as well as the Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith MP and Clive Jones MP - the Trade Spokesperson from the Liberal Democrats.

Tue, November 26, 2024

Everyday is a School Day!

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?!

Mon, November 25, 2024

How's work looking for 2025?

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!

Thu, November 21, 2024

Is It Too Early For Christmas Celebrations!?

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 messages from all of you with your own stories. 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!

Wed, November 20, 2024

Your Best Work in 2024!

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 messages that we received - enjoy!

Tue, November 19, 2024

Are You Doing Any More Training!?

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 very best messages that we received - enjoy!

Mon, November 18, 2024

What's The Worst Mistake You've Made On The Job!?

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, including Dean Saxton from D SAxton Building Solution and Alex Burman from Errioc Carpentry!  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!

Thu, November 14, 2024

You Spend HOW Much Time On Your Phone!?

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!

Wed, November 13, 2024

Your Fondest Memories From Being An Apprentice!

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 Bricklaying as well as Air-Con Ryan, who spoke about their time as an apprentice! 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!

Tue, November 12, 2024

White Lies You've Told Customers!!

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 the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points as well as the very best messages that we received - enjoy!

Mon, November 11, 2024

How Are Your Material Cost Negotiating Skills?

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 6 points as well as the very best messages that we received - enjoy!

Thu, November 07, 2024

What Are Your Non-Negotiables?

It's lighthearted Thursday and Clive is asking what are your on-site non-negotiables?  He was joined by Steve Gray of Steve Gray Gas Services. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points as well as the very best messages we recieved, enjoy!

Wed, November 06, 2024

How Long Do You Spend Stuck In Traffic?!

The bane of every drivers life, being stuck in traffic. Today Clive asked how long you spend stuck in traffic and what would you rather do with that time?  He as joined by Wayne De Wet and Danny Webb AKA 'Sparky Milan' There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, enjoy! 

Tue, November 05, 2024

It's Movember! Are You Growing a Tache?

It's Movember, which means we're talking all things mens health. To help us know what to look out for, Clive was joined by Lisa White an Advanced Clinical Practitioner. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points as well as the very best messages we recieved, enjoy!

Mon, November 04, 2024

When There's a Problem, Who Do You Call?!

Today Clive asked, when there's a problem on a job, who do you call for help? Your mates? Your mum? Clive was joined by Tom from Gardenscape and carpenter, Gavin Tutton. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, enjoy!

Thu, October 31, 2024

It's a Halloween Special!

It's a Halloween special! So today Clive was asking for your spooky on-site stories. He was also joined by veteran ghost hunter Robert King to offer his advice on spotting a phantom!  There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, enjoy! 

Tue, October 29, 2024

Why Are So Many People Failing Construction Courses?!

Recent research suggests that 47% of construction apprentices don't finish their course! To find out why, Clive was joined by the President of the British Association of Construction Heads Graham Hasting-Evans, as well as Adrian Davey, Director of Pure Electrical Training Ltd. 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! 

Mon, October 28, 2024

Are You Putting Your Prices Up Next Year?

It seems that the price of everything is going up nowadays, so should you be putting up your prices as well?  To help answer that question, today Clive was joined by construction coach Maria Coulter and Craig Wilkinson from Trades Freedom Club. 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! 

Thu, October 24, 2024

Nick Knowles and Ask Clive!

It was a jam-packed show today as Nick Knowles stopped by for a chat about DIY S.O.S and his Strictly run. Plus it was the first edition of Ask Clive, where you ask the questions. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, enjoy! 

Wed, October 23, 2024

Has Your Crazy Winter Period Started?!

It's that time of year again when everyone turns the heating on and realises it doesn't work! Has your crazy winter period started yet?!   Today Clive was joined by John Cruickshank of Cruickshank Plumbing and Heating, as well as plumber Becky Bates. 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! 

Mon, October 21, 2024

Late Payments!

On today’s show Clive talked all about chasing late payments. According to research conducted by Direct Line - 81% of tradespeople are currently chasing one, with the average amount of money owed being 6 thousand pounds. Clive was joined by the Small Business Commissioner Liz Barclay as well as electrician Karl Mather to give us their thoughts. 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! 

Wed, October 16, 2024

It's Peak Tool Theft Season!

It's that time of year again, peak tool theft season! So today Clive was asking what we can do to keep ourselves better protected. He was joined Shoaib Awan of Trades United and Sergeant Dave Catlow of The Met Police. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points plus the best messages that we recieved.

Tue, October 15, 2024

Is There More Work Up North?!

According to recent research many northern towns and cities are experiencing higher workloads and availability of work compared to southern regions including London. So today Clive was asking what's it like where you are and is it better up north?! He was joined by Allen Wilen the Economics Director of Glenigan as well as James Talman the CEO of NFRC.  There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points plus the best messages that we recieved.

Mon, October 14, 2024

How Do We Attract More People Into The Trades?!

A recent report has said that we need 1.3 million extra skilled tradespeople and 350,000 new apprentices within the next decade to hit the governments housing targets. So today Clive was asking, is that possible and how do we do it? He was joined by Julie White, Chair of Build UK. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points plus the best messages that we recieved.

Thu, October 10, 2024

World Mental Health Day - How Are You Doing?

Today was World Mental Health Day and so Clive was joined by various guests to share their experiences. He was joined by darts champion James Wade along with Marcus Herbert the Head of Wellbeing for the British Safety Council. Plus Liam McGinley from McGinley CC and king of the rooftops Danny Madden. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points.

Tue, October 08, 2024

The Secrets of Top Tradespeople!

Today Clive was joined by 2 of the top tradespeople in the UK, in fact he was just by  THE Tradesperson of The Year - Mohammed Rahman as well as finalist Hanna Kalafarska. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points.

Mon, October 07, 2024

Have You Had Any Unexpected Costs This Year?!

It's every tradesperson's worst nightmare, everything's going well and suddenly you're hit with a payment out of the blue. So today Clive was asking what's the worst unexpected cost to hit you this year? He was joined by Max from Gardenscape and Alex 'The Valley Viking' to talk about their experiences. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points.

Thu, October 03, 2024

Dream Trade Inventions!?

Today was Lighthearted Thursday, and Chance wanted to know what your dream invention would be, that would make working in your trade so much easier! He was 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 for your chance to grab yourself 6 points as well as the very best messages that we received - enjoy!

Wed, October 02, 2024

Biggest Headaches Running Your Own Business!?

It can be very stressful to run your own business as a tradesperson, so today Chance wanted to know about the biggest headaches you experience as business owners working in the trade, and what exists to take some of these pressures away. I was joined by friend of the show Liam Cassidy from LA Joinery and Building Ltd and Dan Rowe from ToolTime's UK Operation! 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!

Mon, September 30, 2024

Biggest Customer Pet Peeves!?

We all know there’s daily struggles that come with dealing with customers - so today Chance wanted to know all about your customer grievances - what are your major client pet peeves? He was joined by friends of the show, plus 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!

Thu, September 26, 2024

What Was The Last Thing You Broke!?

According to Curry’s, on average we break £300 worth of kit a year! So today on Lighthearted Thursday, Clive wanted to know about the last thing you broke, and just how bad was it!? He was joined by friends of the show, plus 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!

Wed, September 25, 2024

Are You Secure If You Suddenly Become Unfit To Work!?

Being self-employed can put you at financial risk, especially if you suddenly became unfit to do your job. Because of this, insurance can be a very dependable and worthwhile investment to ensure financial stability - so today Clive discussed how you’d secure your income if you became unfit for work, and if you have or would consider getting Wage Insurance.  He was joined by guests, including Carpenter, Jack Davies, and insurance experts from Go Protect Me. 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!

Tue, September 24, 2024

How Do You Achieve a Work Life Balance?!

Sometimes it's like juggling sand under water, today Clive was asking how you achieve a positive work life balance. He was joined by plumbers Sam Blakeney and Steve Gray to talk about their experience. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points.

Mon, September 23, 2024

Did Your Parents Want You To Go Into a Trade?!

40% of young people feel like there's a stigma attached to working in a trade, so today Clive was asking what we can do to change that perception. He was joined by Max from Gardenscape and Kimmy The Sparks to talk about their experience. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points.

Thu, September 19, 2024

It's National Tradesperson Day!

It's National Tradesperson Day tomorrow (Sep 20th) and so today Clive was asking what's the best part of working in the trade? He was joined by Tom Windle from Gardenscape. 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!

Wed, September 18, 2024

What's The End Of The Year Looking Like For Your Business!?

As we’re entering the final quarter of the year, today Clive asked to hear how your business has been this year compared to last, and what the final quarter is looking like for you! He was joined by guests Jack Auletta from building firm Jack Auletta Ltd, and Tyrone Williams from Tyrone Williams property services,who told us about what their final quarter looks like! 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!

Tue, September 17, 2024

Should Trades Have Protected Status?

Today Clive is asking if trades should have protected status on their titles in the same way a doctor does. He was joined by Alan Wilson from Select and Brian Berry the CEO of The Federation of Master Builders. 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!

Mon, September 16, 2024

How Are DIY Disasters Affecting Your Business?!

Surely it can't be that hard ... can it? Today Clive is asking how DIY disasters are affecting your business. He was joined by Todd Von Joel of The Painting and Decorating Show, and John Cruickshank from Cruickshank Plumbing and Heating. 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!

Thu, September 12, 2024

What's the Luckiest Thing To Happen To You On The Job?

It's Friday the 13th tomorrow so today Clive is asking what's the luckiest thing to happen to you on site? He was joined by decorator Wayne de Wet. 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!

Wed, September 11, 2024

How Do We Build Trust In The Trade?

Is the answer social media? or is it simply doing a good job. Today Clive is asking how we build trust in the trade. He was joined by Nick Bundy from Nick Bundy Electrical, James Laurence from Plumber Parts and Dave Finnegan from Elwood Enterprises. 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!

Mon, September 09, 2024

Pot Holes, Are They Getting Worse?!

The bane of every drivers life, the dreaded pot hole. Today Clive is asking have they gotten worse and what can be done about them?  He was joined by David "Mr Pot Hole" Newcombe and Vince Crane, former AA Patroleman of The Year.  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!

Wed, September 04, 2024

What Is The Best Trade Innovation?

Is it a tool? a technique? or something more obscure ... today Clive is asking what's the best innovation in your trade over the past 5 years?  He was joined by John Roberts of The Landscaping Show, Tood Vonn Joel of The Painting and Decorating Show and Mike Jones from Panelling Perfect. 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!

Tue, September 03, 2024

How Is Social Media Affecting Your Business?!

Are you a computer whizz or a digital dunce? Social media is more prevelant than ever in the trade, so today Clive is asking how it affects your business.  He was joined by Liam McGinley, Pixie from Pixie Heating and Andy Cam from The Plumbing and Heating Show. 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!

Mon, September 02, 2024

Online Scams On The Rise?!

They're everywhere but do you know how to spot them? According to recent research online scams are on the rise and tradespeople could be disproportionally targetted. So today Clive is asking how we can keep ourselves safe. He was joined by Simon Williams from RAC and Jonny Bonell from NFU Mutual. 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!

Thu, August 29, 2024

What's Your Favourite Weekend Tune?!

It's Lighthearted Thursday again and this time Clive wants to know your favourite song that gets you ready for the weekend after a long week on site. 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!

Wed, August 28, 2024

What's Delaying Your Job?!

It could be the weather, parking, waiting for materials or a million other reasons, tradespeople are extremely prone to delays. So today Clive asked you - What's delaying you on the job? He was joined by various tradies who shared their experiences, including Paul Underwood from Underwood Carpentry and Joinery, Tom from Gardenscape and joirnery specialist Mark Marlow. 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!

Tue, August 27, 2024

Low Traffic Neighbourhoods!

Low traffic neighbourhoods and low emission zones are schemes that have been implemented with the intention of reducing emissions and boosting sustainable living.....but at what price? These plans have a massive impact on the trade, so today Clive asked you - How do low traffic neighbourhoods impact your work? He was joined by various tradies who shared their experiences with these schemes, including Sean Matthews from S.M. Carpentry Caerphilly, Alex Burman AKA The Valley Viking from Errioc Carpentry Ltd, and Liam Cassidy from LA Joinery & Building Ltd! 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!

Thu, August 22, 2024

Your Perfect Day In The Trade!

Today was Lighthearted Thursday, so Clive asked to hear all about what your perfect day in the trade would look like!  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 for your chance to grab yourself 6 points as well as the very best messages that we received - enjoy!

Wed, August 21, 2024

What's Happened To The Quality and Price of Materials!?

Ensuring you use good quality materials is a vital part of doing your job in the trade, so today Clivev talked about the drop we’ve seen in the standard of materials, partnered with increased prices! He was joined by a number of guests, including John Newcomb, the Chief Executive Officer at Builders Merchants Federation Ltd, Danny Webb also known as Sparky Milan, and Liam McGinley from McGinley’s CC! 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!

Tue, August 20, 2024

What Is Going On With Fuel Prices!?

Most tradespeople move around by van, using their own money to pay for fuel in order to get from job to job. So today, Clive discussed the increasing fuel prices, and the impact they’ve had on your profit margin, and how you price jobs. He was joined by some guests, including Carpenter Stuart Roach, andSimon Williams from The RAC, who shared more about the increase in fuel prices, and what they’re predicted to look like moving forward!  There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6points as well as the very best messages that we received - enjoy!

Mon, August 19, 2024

What's Your Experience with Working Alone?

A lot of tradies spend their day working alone, which can’t always be easy. So today Clive asked, do you work by yourself, and if you do, how do you find it? He was joined by friends of the show to give us their thoughts, including Ry from RWC Plastering, and Scott from Bro’s Carpentry! 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!

Thu, August 15, 2024

Which Trade Is The Funniest!?

Tomorrow it’s National tell a joke day, so today on Lighthearted Thursday Clive wanted to know - Who's the biggest joker on site and which trade is the funniest and why?  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 for your chance to grab yourself 6 points as well as the very best messages that we received - enjoy!

Wed, August 14, 2024

How Do You Manage Your Finances Working In Trade?

It’s National Financial Awareness Day, so today we talked about all things money management! Clive wanted to know if you’re on top of your finances, and how you manage them when running a business? He was joined by some friends of the show, including Craig Wilkinson, and Danny Madden! 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!

Tue, August 13, 2024

Do We Need More Skills Training For Young People?!

With the huge ongoing skills shortage, it’s vital that more young people feel encouraged to get on the tools! Today we’ll be discussing whether training is both good and available enough to young people, to encourage them to get into the trades. We were joined by many guests on today's show, including Julie Fisher, the Interim UK CEO for Simply Business, who shared data on the skills shortage, and Kirsty Evans - Executive Principal for the National Construction College who discussed training opportunities. 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!

Mon, August 12, 2024

The Worst Jobs You've Been On!

It’s no secret that working in trade leaves us facing situations we never expected to find ourselves in. So today Clive wanted to know all about the worst jobs you’ve ever been called on to do, and how those experiences changed what jobs you took moving forward! We were joined by friends of the show to share their stories, including Steve Gray from Steve Gray Gas Services, and Electrical trainer Adrian Davey. 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!

Thu, August 08, 2024

What Trade Would Come Out On Top At The Trade Olympics?!

With the Olympics on at the moment, today Clive wanted to know what sport you’re now an armchair expert in + if there was a trade Olympics, what trade would come out on top on and why!? 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!

Wed, August 07, 2024

Is Enough Being Done To Tackle Tool Theft!?

Tool theft is one of the biggest issues faced by the trade, and it’s gradually being taken more seriously by the police, with growing innovations being created to help combat the ongoing issue. Today we discussed how tool theft is being addressed to avoid the issue continuing the way it has been for far too long. We were joined by various guests, including Manu Schmidt, Milwaukee’s Tools Spokesperson, and Shaoib Awan from The Gas Expert LTD! 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! 

Tue, August 06, 2024

Are The Governments Housing Targets Realistic!?

With the government’s increased housing target, today Clive discusses whether their plans are realistic or not, in consideration to the current skills shortage across the nation. We heard from multiple guests, including Noble Francis, the Economics Director at the Construction Products Association, and Dean Saxton from D Saxton Building Solutions! 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!

Mon, August 05, 2024

Has Health And Safety On Site Gone Too Far!?

With the number of things that can go wrong on site, health and safety has to always be the priority of the team! So today we discussed whether health and safety has gone too far, or if there’s still more that needs to be done to properly protect you when working. We heard from multiple tradespeople including Dave Finnagan from Elwood Enterprises and many more! 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!

Thu, August 01, 2024

If You Could Have One Trade Superpower What Would It Be?!

Each trade takes real skill and knowledge to execute each job efficiently, and sometimes there’s extra tasks that are a nuisance to do, and you wish you could have a simple fix for. So today on Lighthearted Thursday, I asked you - Clive asked if you could have one trade superpower what would it be and why? 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!

Wed, July 31, 2024

The Reputation of The Trade with The British Public!

Word of mouth is the most common way for tradespeople to find work, and it can take a lot for customers to trust strangers to enter their home. This means it’s especially important that the British public has a good impression of the trade - so today we addressed what you think the trade's reputation is and what stereotypes you’re commonly faced with! We heard from multiple tradespeople including   Steve Gray from Steve Gray Gas Services and Nick Bundy from N Bundy Electrical! 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!

Tue, July 30, 2024

Would You Hire An Ex-Convict?

Today we talked about our nation's skills shortage, and if hiring ex offenders could solve this issue! We heard from multiple tradespeople including   Ian Hodgkinson from Hodgkinson's Builders and Danny from Glade Energy ! 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!

Mon, July 29, 2024

Longest Standing Customer's and How To Keep Them Happy!

Today we talked about long standing customers and how to keep good relationships with them! We heard from multiple tradespeople including Gareth from Top Coat Decorating   and James from Plumber Parts, to tell us their own experiences and advice! 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!

Thu, July 25, 2024

Have You Given Someone a Bad First Impression!?

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and Clive asks you to tell him about times where you made an awful impression on someone! 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 we received! Enjoy!

Wed, July 24, 2024

Do You Look Back At Your Work With Pride?

Today we looked at the fact working in the trade often means always trying to improve and get better, especially as your business grows and improves… So today, Clive wanted to know, when you look back at previous jobs, do you look back with pride in what you’ve done, or try and learn from any mistakes?   We were joined by great friends of the show Alex Burman, the valley viking & Ryan from RWC Plastering for their thoughts… and there’s also plenty more including the very best messages we received - plus the Pub Lunch Quiz - play for your chance to grab yourself 6 points!

Tue, July 23, 2024

Feedback from Customers!

Today we looked at the fact developing your skills across your career in the trade isn’t always easy, with so many things to think about like managing your time and running your business… So today, Clive wanted to know, do you ever ask your customers for feedback on your jobs & how do you make sure you’re always improving?   We were joined by great friends of the show Gavin Tutton & Charlotte Decorator for their thoughts… and there’s also plenty more including the very best messages we received - plus the Pub Lunch Quiz - play for your chance to grab yourself 6 points!

Mon, July 22, 2024

Should Trade Recommendation Sites Do More To Protect Us?

Today we looked at Trade Recommendation Websites after The CMA have said that these sites should do more to tackle fake reviews & rogue traders! We heard from multiple tradespeople including Damien Walters from BIBBKI and Dan from Job & Knock, to tell us their thoughts and whether or not they use such websites to get work and leads! 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!

Thu, July 18, 2024

Your Week on The Tools!

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and Clive asked you to tell him all about your week on the tools – and one good thing and bad thing that happened! 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 we received! Enjoy!

Wed, July 17, 2024

Pricing Jobs for Profit!

Today we looked at pricing jobs for profit! We heard from multiple tradespeople including Jason Kaye from the Kaye Co and Mike Jones from Panelling Perfect to tell us all about  how and if they make sure they’re making a profit when giving quotes and estimates. 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!

Tue, July 16, 2024

Re-training for More Cash?

Today we looked at a new study that has revealed green collar construction workers that are getting into retrofitting can earn up to SEVENTY QUID an hour - and over 130k a year! So today, Clive wanted to know, would you consider retraining in or outside of your existing trade to make more money?! We were joined by great friends of the show Gavin Tutton & John Cruickshank for their thoughts… and there’s also plenty more including the very best messages we received - plus the Pub Lunch Quiz - play for your chance to grab yourself 6 points!

Mon, July 15, 2024

Biggest Career Let Downs!

After England’s loss in the Euros final, on today’s show we addressed your biggest let downs in your career on the tools! We heard from Danny from Glade Energy, who gave us his experience and explained how his career progressed forward after his biggest career let down. We were also joined by Dave Finnagan who told us all about his own career loss and passed on advice to any of you who may be experiencing yours right now!....Plenty more including the very best messages we received - plus the Pub Lunch Quiz - play for your chance to grab yourself 6 points!

Thu, July 11, 2024

What's On Your Bucket List?

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and I asked you what was on your bucket list!   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 we received! Enjoy!

Wed, July 10, 2024

3 Million Young People DON'T Have Home Maintenance Skills!

On today’s show we addressed the fact that 3 Million Young People Don't Have Home Maintenance Skills - how much of a worry is that for the industry? With the skills gap already as big as it is, have you thought about teaching your kids any of these skills? We heard from our mate Scott from Bros Carpentry as he gave us the overall industry perspective, as well as Steve from Steve Gray Gas Services as he gave us his thoughts there’s also the Pub Lunch Quiz, for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received! Enjoy!

Tue, July 09, 2024

If The Market Crashed Would You Have A Plan B?

Today we addressed, If the market crashes, do you have a plan B? Do you have an alternative income or possibly even a rainy day fund? We heard from Dean Saxton as he gave us the overall industry perspective, as well as Ryan from RWC Plastering as he gave us his thoughts there’s also the Pub Lunch Quiz, for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, July 08, 2024

What Will The New Government Do For Trade & Construction?

Clive Holland is joined by Brian Berry, CEO of the FMB, Tom Windle from Gardenscape and Fix Radio's own Andy Cam, to react to the new government and their plans to get the house building market moving again. There's also some of your messages that were sent into the show and the Pub Lunch Quiz!

Fri, July 05, 2024

ULEZ EXPOSED! with Clive Holland & The Brown Car Guy

Join Clive Holland for this very special one off podcast, as he's joined by Shazad Sheikh, aka the Brown Car Guy as they take a deep dive into the truth behind the ULEZ zones & expansion in London.

Thu, July 04, 2024

Is Football Coming Home?!

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and Clive asked you if you thought football was coming home this summer!  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 we received! Enjoy!

Wed, July 03, 2024

Alcohol & The Trade

Today, our attention turned to the fact that this week is alcohol awareness week in the UK – and alcoholism is a big issue in construction – with 35% of trades reporting they’ve noticed their colleagues under the influence of alcohol on the job… So today, Clive wanted to know, what is your relationship like with alcohol & do you feel like working in the trades encourages drinking?    We were joined by two brilliant men who told us all about their experiences, TV & Radio Legend Iain Lee and Author Cliff Selwell. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, July 02, 2024

How To Avoid Late Payments

Today, our attention turned a recent survey that has revealed that tradespeople lose £1000 a year due to customers withholding or delaying payments, with 80% of those surveyed revealing they’ve experienced customers refusing to pay. So today, Clive wanted to know, how do you deal with late payers and what are your experiences with them?   We were joined by great friends of the show, Dave Finnagan from Elwood Enterprises and Gareth from Top Coat Decorating. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, July 01, 2024

How To Avoid Burnout In The Trade

Today, our attention turned to a recent survey that revealed that 1 in 8 tradespeople suffer from burnout – meaning we’re working too hard and not taking enough time for ourselves. So, today, Clive wanted to know, how do you manage your work life balance & when was the last time you took a proper break from work?   We were joined by great friends of the show, James from Plumber Parts & Daniel Vaughn for their thoughts - & there’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, June 27, 2024

What Was The First Record You Ever Purchased?!

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and Clive asked you to tell him about the very first record or album you ever bought! 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 we received! Enjoy!

Wed, June 26, 2024

Would You Volunteer To Help Solve The Skill Shortage?

Today, our attention turned to the fact that the skills shortage continues to be one of the very biggest issue the industry faces – as we face a black hole of a lack of tradespeople in the future.  So today, Clive wanted to know – would you actually volunteer your time to help the next generation in schools? We were joined by Hannah Dendy from VIY for some info about their projects – as well as great friend of the show George from GM Joinery for his thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, June 25, 2024

How To Go Self Employed!

Today, our attention turned the fact there’s been a huge surge in tradespeople going self employed over the last few months, as the number of self employed tradies jumped by 47,000 between December and March, according to data from the Office of National Statistics… So today, Clive wanted to know – what made you go out on your own – and if you could only give one piece of advice to someone who is thinking about doing it, what would it be? We were joined by great friends of the show, Tom from Gardenscape & Gavin Tutton from Gavin Tutton Carpentry for their thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, June 24, 2024

How's Your Order Book Looking?!

Today, our attention turned to a recent survey that revealed that the average tradespersons order book has fallen to only being booked 2 months in advance – the third year in a row there has been a decrease. So today, Clive wanted to know, how is your order book looking – and how far in advance are you booked?   We were joined by great friends of the show, Dean Saxton from D Saxton Building Solutions for his thoughts, as well as Scott from Bro’s carpentry… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, June 20, 2024

What Would You Change About Your Colleagues?!

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and Clive asked you to get some things off your chest as he asked you to tell him, if you could change one thing about someone you live with or your partner, what would it 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 messages we received! Enjoy!

Wed, June 19, 2024

Good Deeds in the Trade!

Today, our attention turned to the fact that there are so many negative stories in the press about the trade – whether it be cowboy builders, customer complaints, the skills shortage – or even tool theft…So today, Clive wanted to flip that on it’s head and talk about the good in our industry. So, he asked you – when was the last time you did a good deed in the trade & why did you do it?   We were joined by a the brilliant Band of Builders for an update on their projects, as well as Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist Enda Murphy for his thoughts on WHY we do good deeds… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, June 18, 2024

How Can Recycling Materials Save You Cash!

Today, our attention turned to the fact that material prices are still really high – and it even came up in yesterdays show how much those prices can affect your cashflow – so today, Clive wanted to know – do you ever recycle or reuse materials from previous jobs to save money – and does the positive environmental impact play a part in it if you do? We were joined by a businessman who has turned recycling doors into a brilliant business – and David Holdcroft from European Metal Recycling for their hints & tips! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, June 17, 2024

What Affects Your Cashflow?

Today, our attention turned to the fact that Working in the trade and running your own business can be hard, especially when it comes to balancing the books and making sure you’re making enough profit – but sometimes, issues arise that can cause issues with exactly that… So today, Clive wanted to know, what are the biggest things that affect your cashflow, and how do you manage it? We were joined by good friends of the show, Dan from the Job & Knock Podcast and Ryan from RWC Plastering for their thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, June 13, 2024

Embarrassing Trade Tales!

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and Clive asked you to fess up all your embarrassing stories – and tell me the most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you – or that you’ve ever heard, during your times on the tools! 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 we received! Enjoy!

Wed, June 12, 2024

Rate A Customer!

Today, Clive wanted to know – in order to be aware of rogue customers who don't pay, do you think there should be a register for customers? There is a way to find reputable and trusted tradespeople but should there be something similar to check if the customer is legit? We heard from great friends of the show Dave Finnigan and Daniel Vaughn from D Vaughn Plastering. Aswell as the very best messages we received.   There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, June 11, 2024

What Are Your Biggest Health Concerns Working In The Trade?

Today, Clive wanted to know – What are your biggest health concerns when working in the trade and when the sun does come out, do you wear your suncream?!? We heard from great friends of the show Geoff Smith AKA The Roofing Outlaw and Dr Helen Wall.   There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, June 10, 2024

Do You Want Your Kids To Get Into The Trade?

Today, Clive wanted to know – Have you started getting your kids into the trades? If so how have you got them interested? Did you take your child to work with you one day or have they always wanted to follow in the family footsteps maybe? We heard from great friends of the show James Robinson and Scott from Bros Carpentry. Aswell as the very best messages we received.   There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, June 06, 2024

What Was Your Favourite Kid's TV Programme?

Today it was light-hearted Thursday and Clive simply wanted to know what was your favourite kid's TV programme? 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 we received! Enjoy!

Wed, June 05, 2024

How important is workwear to you & your business?

Today Clive wanted to know how important is workwear to you & your business? Do you go branded? How important is looking smart to you? There were great contributions from Gareth at Top Coat Decorating and Scott from Bros Carpentry. There’s also the Pub Lunch Quiz, for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received! Enjoy!

Tue, June 04, 2024

Have You Seen Your Work Enquiries Slow Down?

Today Clive wanted to know if you have seen your work enquiries slow down this is following a recent survey by the Federation of Master Builders finding a large decrease in trades finding work. There were great contributions from George at GM Joiners, Liam McGinley from McGinley's CC and Tom from Gardenscape. Also Brian Berry from the FMB was on the show too. There’s also the Pub Lunch Quiz, for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received! Enjoy!

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The Clive Holland Show (trailer)

Clive Holland tackles the biggest stories and talks with the biggest names in the UK's building industry, Monday through to Thursday's 12-3pm only on Fix Radio. The Clive Holland Show podcast drops each day at 3pm

Mon, June 03, 2024

The Trade Protest Against Tool Theft.

Today Chance Litchfield sat in for the big man as Clive was in London at the Trades United protest against the sale of second hand tools in London. We checked in with Clive regularly, live from the captital to hear more about what was going on and how many men and women of our industry attended. And there was still the Pub Lunch Quiz, for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received! Enjoy!

Thu, May 30, 2024

Weird Jobs BEFORE The Trade!

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and Clive wanted to hear about your life before the trades… so he asked you to tell him, what weird or strange jobs did you have before you came into construction?!? 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 we received! Enjoy!

Wed, May 29, 2024

The Warning Signs of Asbestosis

Today, our attention turned to the fact that nearly half of all cases of asbestosis come from tradespeople and construction industry workers – meaning we are massively at risk for what is a horrible disease.So today – Clive wanted to know how you make sure you stay safe when working on the tools – and fess up, do you wear your PPE? We were joined by a former tradesperson who has suffered with this very issue, Duncan Roberts, as well as Dr Helen Wall for her expertise… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, May 28, 2024

Are Heat Pumps Really the Answer?

Today, our attention turned to the fact that It’s been just over two years since the Boiler Upgrade Scheme was launched and it looked like the end for gas boilers – but yet we’re still seeing them installed in new build properties… So today, Clive wanted to know – how do you think it’s gone – and, in terms of retrofitting generally, is it something you’ll look into for your specific trade?  We were joined by the Minister for Green Energy, Lord Callanan for his thoughts and to update us – and also heard from Plumbing & Heating Supremo John Crucikshank from Cruickshank Plumbing & Heating… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Fri, May 24, 2024

The Doctor Will See You Now! Dr Helen Wall Answers YOUR Health Concerns!

Clive sits down with TV Doctor Helen Wall as he discusses all the health implications of working in the construction industry - what to look out for and how to deal with it. He asks Dr Helen about Asbestosis and how to look out for early warning signs, and puts your health concerns and worries to the doctor to help!

Thu, May 23, 2024

The Trade Olympics

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and with an incredible summer of sport on the way, especially in Paris with the Olympic games now just 64 days away… it got Clive thinking, if there was an Olympic games for the trade – which trade would come out on top 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 messages we received! Enjoy!

Wed, May 22, 2024

Signs of a Good Tradesperson

Today, our attention turned to the fact yesterday’s show was really heavy – as we got our teeth stuck in to tool theft – so today, Clive wanted to look at the positives of working in the trade – so, he asked you – what do you think the tell-tale signs of a good tradesperson is? Is it top craftsmanship? Leaving the work tidy for the next trade – or even just being on time? We were joined by great friends of the show Dean Saxton and Daniel Vaughn for their thoughts… As always, there’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, May 21, 2024

Clive's Had ENOUGH. How do we put a stop to tool theft?

Today, our attention turned to the absolute blight of the construction industry – tool theft. And the time for talking was over, as Clive wanted to know what you ACTUALLY wanted to see done about it. We were joined by Shaoib Awan, as he told us all about a protest he has planned for it – and Ian Hodgkinson, as he revealed all about a horrific set of circumstances he found himself in… As always, there’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, May 20, 2024

Charging For Quotes & Estimates

Today, our attention turned to knowing your worth in the construction in the industry – something I always talk about – especially when it comes to running your business. So today, Clive asked you about how and what you charge, especially in terms of quotes – do you charge for estimates, and do you ever drop your rates to stay competitive? We were joined by two great friends of the show, Steve Gray from Steve Gray Gas Services and Archie, from Measure Twice Cut Nice…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, May 16, 2024

Dream Holiday Destinations!

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and after one week of sun last week – it’s certainly got a lot us pining for warmer climates…So today, Clive wanted to know, where are you off on holiday this summer – and where would your dream destination be to escape from the hustle and bustle of working in the trades! 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 we received!

Wed, May 15, 2024

How To Snag Your Own Work!

Today, our attention turned to the fact that as tradespeople we always like to make sure our work is of the very highest standard, but when it comes to finishing the job, how do you make sure you’ve given the client a top quality finish? So today, Clive wanted to know - how do you snag your own work and make sure it’s right for the next trade? We were joined by two top tradespeople – Steph the Pink Plasterer and Dave Finnagan from Elwood Enterprises, as they give us their thoughts… We also continued checking in on mental health awareness week, as we were joined by TV legend Jeff Brazier to discuss his journey and the importance of opening up… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, May 13, 2024

How To Deal With Annoying Clients

Today, our attention turned to the fact managing relationships and expectations of clients & customers is difficult, especially when things like parking, prices & even being offered cups of tea come into play – so, today, Clive wanted to know, what causes the most tension between you and your customers?  We were joined by great friends of the show Mike Jones from Panelling Perfect and Ryan from RWC Plastering – and we also chatted to Steve Kerslake – given that it’s mental health awareness week, as we checked in to see how you are doing. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, May 09, 2024

The Best Excuses for Being Late!

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and off the back of a story that thousands of people were late for work due to issues with iPhone alarms, Clive wanted to know the best excuses you’ve ever heard for being late! 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 we received! Enjoy!

Wed, May 08, 2024

Mental Health in Construction

Today, our attention turned to the mental health crisis in the construction industry, as horrific statistics continue to astonish, as we lose 2 tradespeople every working day in the industry. So, Clive wanted to check in on you today, and see how you’re doing. We were joined by ex-England International and premier league footballer Trevor Steven for their thoughts as well as Rob, from the Mind Your Head Podcast... There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, May 07, 2024

How To Deal With Rude Customers

The Big Man Is BACK - and today, our attention turned to A recent study that’s revealed the top 10 least polite & rudest cities in the UK – with London & Manchester making up the top two. So today, Clive wanted to know, where in the UK do you think has the rudest customers & clients – and how do you deal with them? We were joined by great friends of the show Alex Day & Charlotte Decorator for their thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, May 02, 2024

Bank Holiday Plans!

It was Chance Lichfield in for the big man for the final time today - and it was lighthearted Thursday! and today, ahead of the bank holiday weekend, Chance wanted to know from you – what your plans for the long weekend were! 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 we received! Enjoy!

Wed, May 01, 2024

How To Make a Good First Impression

It's Chance Lichfield sitting in for the big man this week and today, our attention turned to the fact it’s the first of the month – so, Chance wanted to know, how do you make a brilliant first impression on your clients, customers & colleagues?! We were joined by top spark Danny Webb for his thoughts, as well as great friend of the show Reece Stewart from Stewarts Kitchens…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, April 30, 2024

How Did You Get Into Construction?!

It's Chance Lichfield in for the big man this week and today, our attention turned to the fact the construction industry is still needing apprentices more than ever to help solve the skills shortage – but very few are taking the leap, so today, Chance wanted to know from you how YOU got into the trade – and what your first boss was like? We were joined by Dave Bryne for his thoughts, as well as a plasterer with a very interesting story… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, April 29, 2024

Have Your Profits Taken a Hit?

It's Chance Lichfield in for the big man this week - and today his attention turned to a new study that has found tradespeople have seen their income drop by nearly 20% in the last twelve months – as mothballed sites, cost of living and inflation continue to affect the industry.So today, Chance wanted to know, have you seen your business slow down and your profits take a hit in the last year? We were joined by great friends of the show Danny Madden & Dean Saxton for their thoughts ad experiences… & there’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we receive

Thu, April 25, 2024

Costly Cock Ups!

It's Chance Lichfield in for the big man this week and today it was lighthearted Thursday – and Chance needed you to fess up to your biggest mistakes – as he asked you for the most expensive cock up you’ve ever made… 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 we received! Enjoy!

Wed, April 24, 2024

Weird Customer Requests... With Tom Skinner!

It's Chance Lichfield in for the big man this week and today, our attention turned to a recent story in the papers that was all about a woman who refused to let tradespeople working on her house use her toilet – making them wee in the bushes outside! So today, Chance wanted to know – what is the weirdest or strangest request you’ve ever had from a client?! We were joined by great friend of the show Nick Bundy – as well as social media superstar Tom Skinner for their thoughts! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, April 23, 2024

How Long is Your Waiting List?!

It's Chance Lichfield in for the big man this week and today, our attention turned a recent survey that has found the average wait for a tradesperson in the UK at the moment is 5 weeks – as the shortage of trades in the UK continues to grow. So, Chance wanted to know, what is your wait list like and how do you manage the planning of it?  We were joined by great friends of the show Ryan from RWC Plastering & Steve Gray for their thoughts…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, April 22, 2024

How To Stay Fit in the Trade!

It's Chance Lichfield in for the big man this week and today, our attention turned to a new study that has revealed roofers burn more calories every day than world championship boxers – so today, Chance wanted to know, how do you keep yourself fit while working in the trade and make sure you’re fit and healthy? We were joined by Pete Finn, TV builder for his hints and tips and good friend of the show Dave Finnagan from Elwood Enterprises! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, April 18, 2024

Small World Stories

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and Clive wanted to know your small world tales – times or situations that have arisen and made you say ‘oh, what a small world!’ 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 we received! Enjoy!

Wed, April 17, 2024

Should Tradespeople Need Licenses?!

Today, our attention turned to the fact The Federation of Master Builders recently called for stricter licensing and accreditation for tradespeople in order to stop shoddy building work & cowboy builders…So today, Clive wanted to know – could an official building license or accreditation help the state of the industry, and would you sign up for one? We were joined by the Federation of masters builders to explain more, as well as great friend of the show Dan Brown from the job & Knock podcast for his thoughts…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, April 17, 2024

Impossible Challenges!

Today, our attention turned to one of the big news stories recently, that’s been all about the guy who ran the length of Africa to raise money for charity – a seemingly impossible challenge before he started it…So it got Clive thinking – what impossible challenges have you faced in your life on the tools – and how did you overcome them? We were joined by good friends of the show John Cruickshank from Cruickshank Plumbing & Heating and Dean Saxton from D Saxton Building Solutions! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, April 15, 2024

How Do Sky High Fuel Prices Affect YOU?!

Today, our attention turned to the competition and markets authority recent report, detailing high profit margins by retailers on fuel prices – as they called for a ‘pumpwatch’ so drivers can see real price data. So today, Clive wanted to know if this is something you’d get behind – and also just how much sky high fuel prices are affecting you & your business… We were joined by Fuel Spokesperson for the RAC, Simon Williams for a deeper look into this as well as great friend of the show James Robinson the Yorkshire Stone Dresser for his thoughts…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, April 11, 2024

Odd Jobs At Home!

Today it was  lighthearted Thursday – and today Clive needed you to fess up – as he wanted you to tell all about the jobs you have at home that you never get round to doing 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 we received! Enjoy!

Wed, April 10, 2024

What Trade Skills Should Be Taught In Schools?

Today, our attention turned to how important it is to make trades attractive to young people – and how they can help shape the future of the industry – but how do we go about doing that? What skills do you think should be taught in? We were joined by the National Federation of Builders for their thoughts, as well as great friend of the show Scott from Bro’s Carpentry…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, April 09, 2024

How Can We Fix The Trades Reputation?

Today, our attention turned to the fact that despite the incredible work you do in the trades – and the UK having the best tradespeople in the world – the public and powers that be, still tend to look down on us and paint is in a bad light. So today, Clive wanted to know – how do we go about fixing the reputation of the trades? We were joined by great friends of the show Danny Madden & Ian Hodgkinson for their thoughts…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, April 08, 2024

Overpromising & Getting Caught Out!

Today, our attention turned to the fact we’re all guilty of biting off more than we can chew and overpromising – and off the back of the construction minister telling the CLC she will being post until the end of the year… and then leaving four hours later – today, Clive wanted to know, when was the last time you were caught out saying one thing, but actually doing another?! We were joined by great friends of the show Steve Gray, from Steve Gray Gas Services and Tom from Gardenscape for their thoughts…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, April 04, 2024

If You Weren't A Tradesperson, What Would You Be?

Have you ever thought about learning another trade? If so, which one? Clive wanted to know what trade you might like to pick up. We were joined by great friends of the show, James The Yorkshire Stone Dresser & Liam McGinley for their thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, April 03, 2024

Which Trade Would You Like To Pick Up?

Has another job ever taken your fancy? Clive wanted to know what job you might have done if you weren't in the trade. We were joined by great friends of the show Dave Dinnagan from Elwood Enterprises & Archie from Measure Twice Cut Nice for their thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, April 02, 2024

Would You Consider a Four Day Week?

Today, our attention turned to the fact last week and this week were four day weeks – meaning, in an ideal world, you shouldn’t have been working over the bank holiday… but today, Clive wanted to know – could you actually do a 4 day week and would it improve your work life balance if you did? We were joined by great friends of the show Ryan from RWC Plastering & Dan Brown from the Job & Knock Podcast for their thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received! Clive also paid tribute to Fix Radio Legend & Radio Hero Paul Chantler, who sadly passed away recently.

Thu, March 28, 2024

What Are YOU Doing This Bank Holiday?!

Today it was  lighthearted Thursday – and as we are heading for a brilliant 4 day long bank holiday weekend - & Clive wanted to know, how are you going to spend 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 we received! Enjoy!

Wed, March 27, 2024

Does Your Job Change With Warmer Weather?

Today, our attention turned to the fact we’re heading for longer days and hopefully warmer weather – so today, Clive wanted to know, how will your work change as the weather gets warmer? We were joined by great friends of the show Leon Williams from Isle Paint and Tom from Gardenscape for their thoughts…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, March 26, 2024

How To Deal With Cowboy Customers

Today, our attention turned to the fact one of the most difficult parts of running your own business in the trade is clients – especially when they don’t pay on time or refuse to pay at all, with it being estimated the average tradesperson is chasing nearly £7,000 in payments. So today, Clive wanted to know – how do you deal with late or non payers and how can we stop this happening?We were joined by great friends of the show Dean Saxton & George from GM Joinery for their thoughts, and I chimed in with a few hints and tips of my own… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, March 25, 2024

Parking Nightmares!

Today, our attention turned A new study from Vanarama has revealed that 83% of vans don’t fit in standard parking bays – with 50% of them unsuitable for multi storey parking too. So today, Clive wanted to know, how much of an issue is parking for you & how much does it affect your work? We were joined by great friends of the show John Cruickshank from Cruickshank Plumbing & Heating for his thoughts, as well as great friend of the show Kimmy the Sparks! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, March 21, 2024

What's The Best Nickname You've Ever Heard?

Today it was  lighthearted Thursday – and Clive wanted to hear all about nicknames, as he asked you for the funniest ones you’ve EVER heard… 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 we received! Enjoy!

Wed, March 20, 2024

How Do You Deal With Stress?

Today, our attention turned to the fact working in the trade can bring on a lot of stress – especially when you’re running your own business, dealing with clients & trying to do your job… So today, Clive wanted to know, how do you deal with stress? We were joined by Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist Enda Murphy to find out why we get stressed, and Alex Burman, the Valley Viking for his thoughts! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, March 19, 2024

Why Are Insurance Prices SO High?!

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 my opinion – and there’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, March 18, 2024

How To Scale Up Your Business

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 and George from GM Joinery! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, March 14, 2024

Rubbish Weather, Hard Work & Lighthearted Thursday's!

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 messages we received! Enjoy!

Wed, March 13, 2024

How Much Does Traffic Slow You Down?

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…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, March 12, 2024

What Are Your Worst Habits At Work?!

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 the Sparks… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, March 11, 2024

How Would You Spend 10 GRAND?!

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 his thoughts as well as good friend of the show Steve Gray, from Steve Gray Gas Services! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, March 07, 2024

Would You MARRY Another Trade?!

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 grab yourself 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received! Enjoy!

Wed, March 06, 2024

How Do We Get More People In The Trade - Especially Women?!

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 thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, March 05, 2024

How Do We Improve The Quality of New Builds?!

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 are actually built to a good quality? We were joined by the Executive Director of the Home Builders Federation – Steve Turner for his thoughts, as well as great friend of the show Dave Finnagan… here’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, March 04, 2024

Heroic Trades!

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 of victims of cowboy builders – and a carpenter who risks his life at the drop of the hat, working for the RNLI. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, February 29, 2024

What Would You Do With An Extra Day Every Year?!

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 we received! Enjoy!

Wed, February 28, 2024

Do You Do Extra Training Around Your Trade?

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 thoughts, as well as great friend of the show, Scott from Bro’s Carpentry! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, February 27, 2024

Do You Actually Care About Building Sustainably?

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 Hodgkinsons Builders for his thoughts, as well as good friend of the show Danny Madden! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, February 26, 2024

How Do You Feel About Working For Family & Friends?

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! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Fri, February 23, 2024

Rugby, Brickies & Football - Clive Meets Ugo Monye & Jake Quickenden

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!

Thu, February 22, 2024

What's Your Proudest Job?!

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 best messages we received! Enjoy!

Wed, February 21, 2024

How Is 2024 Looking Business-Wise?

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 & stats behind the struggles, as well as great friend of the show, Ryan from RWC Plastering for his thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, February 20, 2024

How To Manage Your Work Life Balance

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 Joinery! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, February 19, 2024

Is Your PPE Safe?

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 from the British Safety Industry Federation to tell us more about the study, as well as Alex Burman for his thoughts & feelings… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, February 15, 2024

The Summer of Sport!

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 lunch quiz, for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received! Enjoy!

Wed, February 14, 2024

Valentines Special! What Do You Love About The Trade?!

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 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, February 13, 2024

What Is Your Biggest Issue In The Trade?!

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 well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, February 12, 2024

Would You Work Into Your 70s?!

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 great fried of the show Dan Brown from the Job & Knock Podcast! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, February 08, 2024

Embarrassing Site Stories!

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

Wed, February 07, 2024

Life As An Apprentice

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 chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, February 06, 2024

How Do You Manage Your Mental Health?

Today, our attention turned to the mental health crisis in our industry, with it estimated that we’re losing two tradespeople every single day to suicide…So today – Clive wanted to know how you are & how you manage & keep on top of your mental health… We were joined by the Ben Brindley and Kimmy the Sparks, as they chatted honestly through their experiences & struggles… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, February 05, 2024

What's The Weirdest Thing You've Found on Site?

Today, our attention turned to the fact that working in this industry often means coming across all sorts of weird and wonderful things, especially working in many different houses and sites… there was even a plumber recently who found PIG BONES on a job…So today, Clive wanted to know, what is the weirdest thing you’ve ever found on site? We were joined by the plumber who made that very discovery, as well as good friend of the show James Robinson, the Yorkshire Stone Dresser for his thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, February 01, 2024

What Would You Do With Your Last 90 Seconds On Earth?

Today it was lighthearted Thursday – and recently the doomsday clock ticked to 90 seconds away from midnight – now although that isn’t very lighthearted, today, Clive wanted to know, what would you do with your last 90 seconds on earth?! We had great contributions from good friends Steve Gray & James Robinson! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, & the final competitor of Bull or Bust - as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, January 31, 2024

What Should Actually Be Done To Prevent Tool Theft?

Today, our attention turned to tool theft yet again as the issue continues to affect tradespeople in the UK massively. Today, Clive wanted to know what you thought should actually be done to stop the problem by the powers that be? Clive put some tough questions to the head of tool theft for the national business crime centre, Paul Fagg & gave his thoughts on what needs to be done - and there's also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, January 30, 2024

What Makes You Want To Walk Off a Job?!

Today, our attention turned to a study that revealed Nearly HALF of tradespeople say they’ve walked off a job due to poor customer behaviour…So today, Clive wanted to know - have you ever done it? & What makes you want to walk off a job? We were joined by two great friends of the show, Mark from Lawn Stripes & Hedges & James from Plumber Parts for their thoughts. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, and someone will even try to bag themselves £500 worth of Wickes vouchers - as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, January 29, 2024

How To Protect Yourself From Tool Thieves

Today, our attention turned to the fact that Tool theft continues to be our industrys biggest issue – with it estimated a tool is stolen every 15 minutes here in the UK…So today, Clive wanted to know, how do you best protect yourself from tool thieves? We were joined by a man trying to put a stop to it, Graham Mundy from Mundy Van Security and great friend of the show Danny Madden from Madden Builders…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, our new competition Bull or Bust, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, January 25, 2024

What Would Your Sporting Nickname Be?!

Today it was the lighthearted Thursday – and today I had one very simple question for you – what would your sporting nickname be? Whether it be for darts, boxing or even Gladiators! We had great contributions from good friends Gareth from Top Coat Decorating and Dave Finnagan from Elwood Enterprises…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, January 24, 2024

How To Switch Off From Work!

Today, our attention turned to the fact working in the trade can feel a 24/7 job – but today, Clive wanted to know, how do you switch off when you aren’t working? Do you get enough sleep and rest between work? We were joined by good friend of the show Charlotte Decorator for her thoughts and Dr Helen Wall for some tips on getting the right amount of rest & sleep… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, January 23, 2024

How To Deal With Unhappy Customers

Today, our attention turned to A story broke that last week about two Australian builders digging up a drive way after a client refused to pay because they were unhappy with the work…Now of course that’s a bit extreme, but today, Clive wanted to know, how do you deal with unhappy customers? We were joined by good friends of the show, George from GM Joinery & Steve Gray from Steve Gray Gas Services for their thoughts & solutions… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, January 22, 2024

Would You Consider a Career Outside of the Trade?

Today, our attention turned to a staggering new study that revealed a third of tradespeople are considering a career change after continued financial struggles in 2023. So today, Clive wanted to know if this was you – and if you thought the money we earned was representative of the work we do. We were joined by CEO of the Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation, Damien Walters for his thoughts – as well as good friend of the show David Bryne for his thoughts. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, January 18, 2024

Customer Horror Stories!

Today it was the lighthearted Thursday – and Clive wanted your customer horror stories… and to tell him about the worst customer you’ve ever had! We had great contributions from good friends Alex Burman, the valley Viking and Reece from Stewarts Kitchens…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, January 17, 2024

Do You Care About Trade Stereotypes?

Today, our attention turned to the fact that despite a new year, a lot of stereotypes and preconceptions about the building industry continue to be really negative – and ones that don’t reflect the amazing work you do…So today Clive wanted to know, how do we change stereotypes and ideas about the industry? We were industry legend Mark Millar for his thoughts, as well as Dave Bishop from Dave Bishop Carpentry for his thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, January 16, 2024

How To Sort Your Tax Return!

Today, our attention turned to tax, as we’re hearing more about self employed tradespeople who haven’t submitted their tax returns due at the end of the month yet… So today, Clive wanted to know, how do you deal with your tax returns? Is it something you’re clued up on? !We were joined by good friend of the show James Robinson, the Yorkshire stone dresser for his thoughts as well as Tax Expert from HMRC, Ben Livings, to give us some hints & tips. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, January 15, 2024

What Are Your New Years Resolutions?

Today, our attention turned to looking after yourselves! Working in the trade can take it’s toll on your body, so today, Clive wanted to know, do you have any new years resolutions around looking after your body & health? We were joined by good friend of the show Danny Madden for his tips – as well as mens health expert Dr Jeff Foster for the signs to look out for to know something is up… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, January 11, 2024

What's The Best Part About Being Back To Work?

Today, Clive wanted to know, what's the best part about being back to work? We heard from good friends of the show, John Cruickshank and George from GM Joinery to hear what they enjoyed most about being back to work. Alongside SO many messages on this topic. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, January 10, 2024

How's Your Order Book Looking?

Today, we looked at the fact A new year still represents a lot of the same challenges for the construction industry – with housebuilding still struggling… so today, Clive wanted to know how you were feeling about the repair & maintence market… We were joined by good friend of the show, Dave Finnagan for his thoughts on the ground – as well as the Ceo of the Federation of Master Builders, Brian Berry, to tell us what we can expect this year to look like… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, January 09, 2024

The Trades Got Talent!

Today, we looked at how bloody talented you lot are in the construction industry, as we focused on the talent in the trade, whether that be in or outside of work… We were joined some extremely talented tradespeople – as builder, singer and finalist on the voice Callum Doignie joined us for a chat about his run on the voice – as well as professional darts player and plumber Cameron Menzies! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, January 08, 2024

The Big Man Returns & Wants To Know Your Goals for 2024!

Today, our attention turned to the fact that a new year can often mean new goals and a chance to reset – to take a look at the bigger picture…SO – today Clive wanted to know, what do you want to achieve in 2024?! We were joined by good friend of the show Dean Saxton from D Saxton Building Solutions as well as the CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation – as he let us know what we can expect 2024 to look like… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, December 21, 2023

What's The WORST Christmas Present You've Ever Received?!

Today it was lighthearted Thursday - & as it was nearly Christmas, Clive wanted your funny present stories, as he asked – what’s the worst Christmas present you have ever received? We had great contributions from good friends Reece Stewart & Steve & Alex Brickaying – and there’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, December 20, 2023

How Long Is Your Christmas Break?

Today, our attention turned to the fact that it’s now just three days left till the work stops for Christmas and you can put your feet up and relax…But today, Clive wanted to know, what does your Christmas break look like – how long are you off for & what are your plans? We were joined by good friends of the show, Mark from Marlow Joinery and Leon Williams from Isle Paint it for there thoughts…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, December 19, 2023

When Did You Last Check In On A Mate?

Today, our attention turned to the fact that this time of year can be difficult for many people – especially those on their own, or those who feel like they are. So today, it was a mental health check in day. Clive wanted to know how you are and also – when was the last time you reached out to a mate to see if they were ok? We were joined by Rob, from the Mind Your Head Podcast, which specialises in breaking down the stigma of mental health in the construction industry, as well as great friend of the show David Bryne, aka Dave The Carpenter… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, December 18, 2023

What Are Your Goals for 2024?!

Today, our attention turned to the fact that 2023 was nearly over – so today, Clive asked to see your crystal balls – as I asked, what are your aspirations and goals for 2024? We were joined by good friend Brian Berry from the Federation of Master Builders for his thoughts on the industry overall as well as great friend of the show John Cruickshank… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, December 14, 2023

WHO Would You Cross OFF Your Christmas List?

Today it was lighthearted Thursday - as Clive asked you one very simple question - who would you kick off your Christmas list?! We had great contributions from good friends Dean Saxton from D Saxton Building Solutions and Danny Madden from Madden Builders... There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, December 13, 2023

What Have You Achieved In 2023?

Today, Clive wanted to know - What have you achieved in 2023? Maybe you achieved everything you wanted to, maybe you achived some unexpected chellenges... We had great contributions from friends of the show Ryan from RWC Plastering and Daniel Vaughn from D Vaughn Plastering... There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, December 12, 2023

Are You Feeling The Pressure To Get Jobs Done Before The End Of 2023?

Today, Clive wanted to know - Are you feeling the pressure to get jobs completed before the end of the year? We had great contributions from friends of the show Scott from Bros Carpentry and Mark Marshall from Lawn Stripes and Hedges... There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, December 11, 2023

Who Is YOUR Trade Hero?

Today, Clive asked you one very simple question - who is your trade hero?! We had great contributions from war verteran turned Carpenter Davie Birrell and good friend Chris Frediani from the Plastering Show and DIY SOS... There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, December 07, 2023

What's Your FAVOURITE Tool?!

Today it was lighthearted Thursday - as Clive asked you one very simple question - what is your favourite tool?! We had great contributions from good friends Mark from Marlow Joinery and John Cruickshank from Cruickshank Plumbing and Heating... There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, December 06, 2023

16 Housing Ministers in 13 Years?!

Today, our attention turned to the fact Last months cabinet reshuffle saw us get out SIXTEENTH Housing Minister since the Tory government took power... So today, Clive wanted to knowWhat would YOU do to improve housebuilding in this country? We were joined the Home Builders Federation’s Executive Director Steve Turner to help us understand why we’re seeing so many issues, as well as Tony Humphries from A&D Brickwork to hear what it’s really like on the ground for brickies… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, December 05, 2023

Did Your Family Get You Into The Trade

Today, our attention turned to A new study that revealed that 40% of tradespeople work or have worked for their families company.Today, Clive wanted to know, is that how you got into the trade? If not – how did you? !We were joined by great friends of the show Beth the Painter & George from GM Joinery for their stories… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, December 04, 2023

How Should Money Be Spent To Solve The Skills Shortage?

Today, our attention turned to the fact that In the autumn statement – the government said they want to fund more apprenticeships to solve the skills shortage…So today, Clive wanted to know, if we were to get more money, how should it be spent? We were joined by TV superstar Laura Jane Clark for her thoughts – as well as Master Plumber & lecturer Jimmy Hendry for his thoughts! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, November 30, 2023

Ricky Hatton & Clive Talk The Hardest Trade

Today, it was lighthearted Thursday - and Clive wanted to know - if you put ALL the trades in a boxing ring, who would come out on top and why?! He was joined by LEGENDARY boxer, former World Champion, Ricky Hatton - and had great contributions from good friends Danny Madden from Madden Builders & Liam McGinley, from McGinley's CC. There's also the pub lunch quiz, your chance to grab six points - as well as the very best messages that we recieved!

Wed, November 29, 2023

What Made YOU Go Out On Your Own?

Today, our attention turned to the fact that the vast majority of tradespeople run their own business or at least would like too…So today, Clive wanted to know, what made you go out on your own & if you haven’t, what’s stopping you? We were joined by great friends of the show, Tom from TLB Plumb and James Robinson, the Yorkshire Stone Dresser for their thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, November 28, 2023

Would YOU Become a Building Inspector?!

Today, our attention turned to the fact that Recently, 400 affordable new build homes in London were deemed unsafe after the balcony collapsed – which of course is a continuation of shoddy new build work we're seeing in the industry. So today, Clive wanted to know – how can we actually put a stop to this? Should more tradespeople become building inspectors? We were joined by the Chief Executive of the Local Authority Building Control, that supports councils with housing in construction – Lorna Stimpson, as well as great friend of the show Dave Finnagan from Elwood Enterprises for his thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, November 27, 2023

How Do Late Payments Affect Your Business?

Today, Off the back of a staggering statistic that SEVENTY FIVE percent of UK businesses are forced to wait as long as a MONTH beyond their agreed contract times for payment… Clive wanted to know, how do you deal with late payments & how much does it affect you & your business? We were joined by great friends of the show Tom from Gardenscape and the Small Business Commissioner Liz Barclay for some advice! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, November 23, 2023

It's Cold & Dark in the UK - Where Would You Rather Be?!

It was Chance in for Clive today and it was of course light-hearted Thursday and and we wanted to know– with the weather being so rubbish lately, it being cold and getting dark so early… I wanted you to tell me the one place you’d rather be & why! We had great contributions from good friends Tom from TLB Plumbing & George from GM Joinery - and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, November 22, 2023

Respect In The Trade & Marriage Proposals

Today our focus turned to preconceptions about our industry – and how they can often mean we’re looked down on by the British public – but today, Clive wanted to know about the people you actually work for… as he asked, do you feel like your clients respect you? We were joined by great friends of the show John Cruickshank from Crucikshank Plumbing & Heating and Dean Saxton from D Saxton Building Solutions for their thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received! Oh, and someone asks Clive to pop the question for them...

Tue, November 21, 2023

Are You Worried About The State of Construction?

Today our focus turned to the current state of construction, with more sites being mothballed, planning issues & the fact we're now on our 16th Housing Minister since 2010... so today, Clive wanted to know, how concerned are you by the overall state of the construction industry? We were joined by Steve from Steve & Alex Bricklaying, as well as housebuilder Ian Hodgkinson from Hodgkinson’s Builders to hear the full affects…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, November 20, 2023

Do You Get Enough Sleep?!

Today our focus turned to a new study that revealed nearly half of people living in cities are suffering from chronic sleep deprevation – a lot of it due to stress with work… So today, Clive wanted to know – do the stresses of business affect you getting your 40 winks?! We were joined by Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist Enda Murphy as he explained why this happens and how you can look after yourself – as well as great friend Danny Madden from Madden Builders to talk to us about how he manages it…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, November 16, 2023

What's Your Favourite Job Ever?!

It’s light-hearted Thursday and today I had one very simple question…I needed you to tell me what your favourite job EVER was – and why… We had great contributions from good friends Dave Finnagan from Elwood Enterprises & Mark from Marlow Joinery - and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, November 15, 2023

'Mates Rates'

Today our focus turned to the fact that working in the trade means working for all sorts of different people – but sometimes even your family & friends… So today, Clive wanted to know… How do you feel about working for or with family & friends? We were joined by great friends of the show Reece Stewart from Stewart’s Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms to talk through his experiences, as well as great friend Dan Brown from the Job & Knock Podcast and U-Scribe Jig! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, November 14, 2023

Clive Says No To Clean Air Zones!

Today our focus turned to the fact Costs for tradespeople are growing everywhere – even for simply driving on the roads… and just like London expanded it’s ULEZ Zone, Clean Air Zones will be coming to the UK’s biggest cities soon… So today, Clive wanted to know, would a clean air zone or charge stop you working in big cities?We were joined by Greater Manchester Council’s Portfolio Lead on Clean Air, Councillor Eammonn O’Brien for an update on what they’re doing – as well as Electrician Aaron Fleming Saheed, who switched his van for a cargo bike to avoid ULEZ charges… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, November 13, 2023

Pets on Site

Today our focus turned to the fact a lot of our work involves working in customers houses – there’s a lot of things to deal with, including their furry friends… so today, Clive wanted to know… what do you make of pets on site? Does it affect your job? What are your stories of working with them? We were joined by great friends Mark Marshall from Lawn Strips & Hedges and John Cruickshank for their thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, November 09, 2023

Getting Paid - but not in cash...

It’s light-hearted Thursday and today Clive had one very simple question…Has a customer ever tried to pay you in something other than cash?!? We had great contributions from good friends Mark from Lawn Strips and Hedges and Jake from Jake n VAC - and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, November 08, 2023

What are your working hours?

Today our focus turned to the fact a lot of our industry are self employed or subbying – and, in theory, that means you can choose your own hours…But today, Clive wanted to know, in reality, what do your working hours look like? How many days a week do you work – and what time do you usually finish? We were joined by great friends Alex Burman & Kimmy the Sparks for their thoughts…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received! Also - stay tuned till the end for a rare Clive Holland mishap!

Tue, November 07, 2023

How To Save On Insurance...

Today our focus turned to the Prices of insurance and the fact they have sky rocketed – with vehicle insurance at record highs as well as rising costs for public liability too… so today, Clive wanted to know, has this affected you and how much could these rising costs affect your business? We were joined insurance expert from Swinton Insurance Vinny Fahy for an explanation as well as some helpful tips – as well as great friend of the show Danny Madden for his experiences… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, November 06, 2023

Planning for 2024

Today our focus turned to the fact we’re heading towards the end of the year – and how important it is to plan ahead when you’re self employed – so today, Clive wanted to know… Have you begun planning for 2024 and what are your plans? We were joined by CEO of the British institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Instillation Damian Walters for an overview on next year – as well as great friend of the show Nick Bundy for his thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, November 02, 2023

What's the Worst Part of your Job?

It’s light-hearted Thursday and today Clive had one very simple question… What is the worst part of your job?! We had great contributions from good friends Steve & Alex from Steve & Alex Bricklaying and John Cruickshank - and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, November 01, 2023

Have You Ever Worked For Someone Famous?!

Today our focus turned to the fact that working in the trades means we meet all sorts of people – both pleasant and unpleasant, but today, Clive wanted to know if you’ve ever worked for a famous or mega rich person…And whether you have or haven’t - If you did, would you act differently, or even bump your price up a bit? We were joined by great friends of the show Reece Stewart for his thoughts - as well as George from GM Joinery for his tale... There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, October 31, 2023

On Site Scares...

Today our focus turned to the fact it’s Halloweeeen! There’s lots of things scary about working in the trade – whether it be a non paying customer or a dodgy boss… but today, Clive wanted to know… Who is the scariest person you’ve met in the trade and why?! We were joined by Cognitive Behavioural Psychologist Enda Murphy to help us understand why we get scared – as well as great friend of the show Liam McGinley for his thoughts…T here’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, October 30, 2023

Does Weather Affect Your Job?

Today our focus turned to the fact we’ve not had much of a summer – as well as a terrible storm recently AND the clocks going back, meaning darker nights and less time to work – today, Clive wanted to know how much the weather affects your job & just how does it inconvenience you and affect your cash flow? We were joined by great friends of the show, Dean Saxton from D Saxton Building Solutions & Tom from Gardenscape for their thoughts…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, October 26, 2023

Rub Holland's Bottle...

It’s light-hearted Thursday and today Clive needed you to rub Holland’s Bottle…As he asked - If a genie granted you three wishes – what would you wish for & WHY? We had great contributions from good friends Ryan from RWC Plastering & Dave Finnagan - and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, October 25, 2023

Have You Ever Walked Off a Job?!

Today our focus turned to how important it is to deal with customers & colleagues is in our industry – no matter how rude or obnoxious they can be – so today, Clive wanted to know if it has ever become a little bit too much… as he asked – have you ever fired a customer – or just walked off a job? And if so, what happened? We were joined by great friends of the show, James Naughton and Scott Bubb as they told us their tales… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, October 24, 2023

Family Time & Work Life Balance

Today our focus turned to the fact that half term for schools is around this time of year, and the importance of striking up a good work life balance – so today Clive wanted to know, if you have kids, do you take time off to spend with them? We were joined by great friends of the show, James the Yorkshire Stone Dresser & Danny Madden for their thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, October 23, 2023

Can Foreign Workers Solve The Skills Gap?

Today our focus turned to the fact that earlier this year – the government relaxed rules on visas to allow the foreign workforce to return to the UK to plug the skills gap – yet we’re still yet to see any improvement…So today, Clive wanted to know - are foreign workers the answer to the skills shortage – and why didn’t this work? We were joined by James Butcher from the NFB and Ian Hodgkinson for their thoughts…There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, October 19, 2023

Costly Mistakes...

It’s light-hearted Thursday and today Clive had one very simple question…What is the most expensive balls up you or one of your mates has ever made? We had great contributions from great friends of the show - and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, October 18, 2023

How To Keep Your Tools Safe from Thieves

Today our focus turned to tool theft - with the nights drawing in and tool theft expected to spike over the winter months – today Clive wanted to know – how concerned about it are you, and what do you do to protect yourself? We were joined by our good friend Ryan from RWC Plastering on how he best protects himself – and Clive gave you some pointers on keeping those tools safe. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, October 17, 2023

Should Tradespeople Get a VAT Holiday?

Today our focus turned the issue so many of us are facing at the moment – the fact the price of pretty much everything sky high, especially with material prices eating into our prices and putting us into a higher tax band – so today, Clive wanted to know… Should tradespeople get a VAT holiday to help support them? We were joined by Tom from Gardenscape for his views, as well as our great friend Dave Finnagan to talk about it from his perspective. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, October 16, 2023

The Government Fall over 50% Short of Housing Targets...

Today our focus turned to the fact the economy continues to affect construction, as it’s been revealed that only 140,000 homes are set to be built this year – one of the lowest numbers since World War 2… so today, Clive wanted to know - should the major housebuilders and government be doing more to support our industry? We were joined by CEO of the Federation of Master Builders, Brian Berry for a deeper dive on the stats – as well as a man on the ground, our great friend Steve from Steve & Alex Bricklaying! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, October 12, 2023

Clive Holland Talks On-Site Revenge...

It’s light-hearted Thursday and today Clive had one very simple question… When have you ever got revenge on someone at work?! We had great contributions from some great friends of the show - and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, October 11, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Fuel Price Hikes

Today our focus turned to fuel prices as they’re on the rise again – with diesel rising over 5p a litre in September alone… Clive wanted to know, have you noticed it – and how is it affecting you? We were joined by Simon Williams from the RAC to help understand why that is – as well as a man on the ground, our great friend Dan from the Job & Knock Podcast! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, October 10, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Taking Sick Days

Today our focus turned to a new report has revealed that workers in the UK are taking more sick days than at any point in the last decade due to stress… So today, Clive wanted to know - do you find yourself getting ill more because of stress? We were joined by the brilliant Cognitive Behavioural Psychologist Enda Murphy to help understand why this is, as well as Bill Hill from the lighthouse club as it was World Mental Health Day… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, October 09, 2023

Clive Holland Asks How You're Doing

Today our focus turned to mental health, with World Mental Health Day being tomorrow and shocking statistics continuing to rise around suicides in our industry – so today, Clive wanted to check in on how you are. We were joined by the brilliant Professor Green as he opened up to tell us about his experiences, as well as our great friend Dave Finnagan to talk about it from his perspective. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, October 05, 2023

Chance Litchfield Asks Who Would You Sack And Why?

For Light Hearted Thursday Chance Litchfield asks who would you sack from any job and why?

Wed, October 04, 2023

Chance Litchfield Talks Inflation and Price Squeezes

Today our focus turned to inflation – as rising rates continue to affect us in the construction industry, with housebuilders mothballing sites and some even closing their doors for good as well as SME’s feeling the squeeze… So today, Chance wanted to know, how much of a squeeze are you seeing on your profits or day rate? He was joined by great friends of the show James Robinson and the CEO of BIBBKI for their thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, October 03, 2023

Chance Litchfield Asks - How Did You Get Into The Trades?

Today our focus turned to the constant struggle to plug the skills gap in the construction industry – and with the younger generation seemingly not all that interested in the trade, today – Chance wanted to know what inspired YOU to get into the industry… how did you get into the trade? We had some great input from great friends Tom from Gardenscape and Alex Burman the Valley Viking… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, October 02, 2023

Chance Litchfield Talks Social Media on Site

Chance was in for the big man today - and his focus turned to the fact a lot of our brilliant trades often post their amazing work all over social media, with this is happening even more as younger people get into the industry. So today, Chance wanted to know – how would you feel about your apprentice filming on site and posting their work to socials? He was joined by our great friend Dean Saxton – and even weighed in and gave you his thoughts thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, September 28, 2023

Clive Holland Asks What Would You Take To A Desert Island?

It’s light-hearted Thursday and today Clive had one very simple question…If you could take 3 things to a desert island, what would they be – and why? We had great contributions from good friends Reece Stewart & John Cruickshank and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, September 27, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Teaching Apprentices

On yesterdays show we spoke about how we get apprentices into our industry – and the need to educate the educators…But today Clive wanted to know – if you could afford to – would you go into college and teach your skills to the younger generation? He was joined by master plumber & lecturer Jimmy Hendry for his thoughts – as well as great friend of the show Dave Finnagan. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, September 26, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Incentivizing Apprentices

Today our focus turned to the fact that recruiting apprentices into our industry seems to be one of the biggest issues we continue to face to plug the skills gap…So today, Clive wanted to know – how could we incentivize it for young people to WANT to join the industry? He was joined by two people from either side of the fence – top apprentice James Beaumont & uni graduate Elliott Trottman to talk us through their experiences! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, September 25, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Customer Management

Today our focus turned to dealing with customers and their calls or requests outside of working hours or if you’re on holiday… So today, Clive wanted to know, how do you deal with customers contacting you outside of your working hours? We were joined by two top tradespeople – Danny Madden & George from GM Joinery to talk us through their experiences! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, September 21, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Horrible Bosses...

It’s light-hearted Thursday and today Clive needed your boss horror stories… He asked you to tell him about the worst boss you’ve had – and what made them so bad! He had great contributions from good friends Dean Saxton & George from GM Joinery and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, September 20, 2023

Clive Holland Discusses The Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Today Clive's focus turned to the boiler upgrade scheme and the reliance on air source heat pumps – with the government recently changing the requirements to encourage more to apply for funding… So today, Clive wanted to know – what are your opinions on the scheme so far & will it work long term? He was joined by two top plumbers & heating engineers, John Cruickshank & Simon Poskett! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, September 19, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Leasing Vs Buying Vans!

Today Clive's focus turned to vans – with so much scrutiny around electric and low emission vehicles lately. So Clive wanted to know, is it better to buy or lease? He was joined by Chris Honour who had a horror story to tell – as well as our great friend James Robinson, The Yorkshire Stone Dresser! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, September 18, 2023

Clive Holland Asks How 2023 Has Gone For You!

Today Clive looked at how 2023 has gone for you – and wanted to know just how you’ve found it. He was joined by James Butcher from the National Federation of Builders for a progress report, as well as our good friend Ryan from RWC Plastering! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, September 14, 2023

Clive Holland Celebrates National Tradesperson Day!

It’s light-hearted Thursday and today Clive celebrated on the eve of National Tradesperson day – as Clive wanted to know what you love most about your job! He also wanted to give back to you – so we got with our mates at Wickes Trade Pro to give you the chance to win one of three £250 vouchers! He had great contributions from good friends Ryan from RWC Plastering & Dan from the Job and Knock Podcast – and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, September 13, 2023

Clive Holland Tackles The Governments New Homes Target!

Today Clive's focus turned to the government target of 1 MILLION new homes being built by the end of this parliament according to Rishi Sunak – as well as build 300,000 new homes by the mid 2020…So today he wanted to know – do you think the targets feasible? Should the government be doing more to support our industry? He was joined by The Minister for the Department of Levelling Up, Housing & Communities – Rachel MacLean – as she attempted to justify the figures, as well as our great friend Dave Finnagan from Elwood Enterprises. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, September 12, 2023

Clive Holland Asks - Do The Big Housebuilders Care?

Today Clive's focus turned to the fact One of the countrys biggest housebuilders has cut the rate for subbies due to profits falling… So today, he wanted to know, does the big housebuilder care about tradespeople – or do they share the same stereotypes the public do? He was joined by Andy Pendergast from the GMB Union for his thoughts – as well as great friend Dave The Carpenter! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, September 11, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Ideal Customers!

Today Clive's focus turned to working in peoples homes, and how it can be a big part of our life in the trades – so he wanted to know what makes the ideal customer? He was joined by Alex Burman, the Valley Viking & our great friend Danny Madden for his thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, September 07, 2023

Clive Holland Asks Your Favourite Builds!

It’s light-hearted Thursday and today Clive had one simple question, as he wanted to know – What building – historical or new – would you most like to have worked on? We had great contributions from good friends Dean Saxton & John Cruickshank and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, September 06, 2023

Clive Holland Tackles The RAAC Concrete Scandal...

Today Clive's focus turned to the scandal we’ve seen over RAAC Concrete and how we can deal with it being in the construction industry, as he wanted to know if you think the taxpayer should be footing the bill for it… He was joined by our great friend Ian Hodgkinson, and gave you his thoughts on it all… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, September 05, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Shocking Apprenticeship Statistics...

Today Clive's focus turned to a new report stating the rate of completed apprenticeships has fallen by FOURTY PERCENT in the last 5 years as he wanted to know what you think the reasoning behind apprenticeships not being completed… He was joined by Shadow Minister for Skills Toby Perkins as well as our good friend James from Plumber Parts for their thoughts…T here’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, September 04, 2023

Clive Holland Asks How Do You Give Great Customer Service?

Clive Holland asks about what you do to ensure you are giving great customer service.

Thu, August 31, 2023

Clive Holland Asks What's Annoyed You This Week?

It’s light-hearted Thursday and today Clive had one simple question, what is the one thing that’s wound you up the most this week? He had great contributions from good friends Dave Finnagan and Reece Stewart – and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, August 30, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Electric Vehicles...

Today Clive's focus turned to the governments pushing of electric vehicles, and he wanted to know… Are electric vehicles the answer – and would you consider buying one? He was joined by the brown car guy for his thoughts on it as well as the man with an electric van, Dan Brown from the Job & Knock Podcast! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, August 29, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Digital ID's...

Today Clive's focus turned to a report that 75% of the British Public want tradespeople to have Digital ID’s to check them before they work… so he wanted to know, is this something you’d sign up to? He was joined by CEO of the British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation, Damian Walters and our great friend, 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!

Thu, August 24, 2023

Clive Holland Asks What You Love Most About The Weekend!

It’s light-hearted Thursday and today Clive had one simple question, as he wanted to know – what do you most look forward to about the weekend? We had great contributions from good friends Scott from Bros Carpentry & Ryan from RWC Plastering – and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, August 23, 2023

Clive Holland Asks What Would You Chance About Our Industry?

If you could ask the Prime Minister to change one thing about our industry what would it be?

Wed, August 23, 2023

Clive Holland Asks Would You Consider Working Abroad?

Clive Holland talks to friends of our industry and asks you, would you consider working abroad?

Mon, August 21, 2023

Clive Holland Talks University vs Construction...

Today Clive's focus turned to the fact kids these days seems to be presented with loads of options when leaving schools – but construction doesn’t seem to be very high up on the list of things to do… and with Thursday last week being A-Level results day – all he wanted to know today is why the trade is a better option than uni? He was joined by two absolute artists of our industry – Oli Lee from with bear hands uk and our great friend and host of Fix Radio’s Bricklaying Show, Izzie the Brickie! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, August 17, 2023

Clive Holland Asks What's On Your Bucket List?

It’s light-hearted Thursday and today Clive had one simple question... professionally and personally, what is on your bucket list? We had great contributions from good friends Danny Madden & James The Yorkshire Stone Dresser – and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, August 16, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Lost Working Hours

Today our focus turned to a shocking statistic that 93% percent of tradespeople have said they lose time working dealing with customer disputes, with just under half saying they lose HOURS per month… so today, Clive wanted to know how much time you lose working on the tools? He was joined by tradesman Andy Goldson, who is experiencing issues like this at the moment as well as great friend Dave Finnagan from Elwood Enterprises. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, August 15, 2023

Clive Holland Tackles Health on Site!

Working in our industry there are lots of risks to our health which perhaps aren’t spoken about enough… whether it be joint pain, asbestosis or even mens risk of prostate cancer... So today Clive wanted to know – how do you protect yourself on site and do you feel like you do enough? He was joined for an incredible interview with the brilliant Dr Jeff Foster to give us his insights on how to protect yourself, as well as a suffer of asbestosis, Duncan Roberts. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, August 14, 2023

Clive Holland Talks The Future Of Construction...

Today Clive looked at the fact we’re constantly seeing our industry change – with things like AI, Modular Homes & bricklaying robots… so he wanted to know, how do you see our industry changing in the next ten years? He was joined by industry legend and Fix Radio’s newest host Mark Millar for his thoughts, as well as great friend of the show David Bryne. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, August 10, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Fibs On Site!

It’s light-hearted Thursday and today Clive wanted to hear about the times you’ve tried to get yourself out of a sticky situation… So Clive asked, what is the worst lie you’ve ever told a client, customer or colleague? We had great contributions from good friends James Lawrence from Plumber Parts and Ryan from RWC Plastering – and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, August 09, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Trade Life Advice!

Throughout years working in the trade – you pick up a lot of wisdom to pass on to the future generations… So today, Clive wanted to know what you wish you’d been told when you started out in the industry… We were joined by James Naughton & Reece Stewart for their pearls of wisdom & there’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, August 08, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Money Saving Tips!

We do some brilliant work in our industry – but it’s all about maximising profits as well as enjoying our work… So today, I wanted to know… how do you save money at work? Do you have a fuel card? An accountant? Shop around for materials? We were joined by great friends Alex Burman and George from GM Joinery for their tips & tricks… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we receive

Mon, August 07, 2023

Clive Holland Locks Horns with Sadiq Khan on ULEZ!

Today our focus turned to ULEZ and it’s affect on our industry for those working in London… Clive locked horns with London Mayor Sadiq Khan to question him on exactly why he has done this and let him know just how it’s affecting tradespeople. We were also joined by Shamzad Shiekh, AKA the Brown Car Guy as he found out some shocking info on his YouTube channel when he tested the quality of air in London. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, August 03, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Proudest Jobs

It’s light-hearted Thursday and today I wanted to give you lot a pat on the back – and asked to hear the jobs that you are most proud of… We had great contributions from good friends Alex Burman, the valley viking and George from GM Joinery – and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, August 02, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Inflation This Year

Today our focus turned to inflation with rates still sitting at around 8%. This has a huge impact on the trades, so we wanted to know, how has inflation affected your business? Have you noticed a change in the last few months? We spoke to Brian Berry from the FMB for an update on the financial situation in the industry – as well as our good friend Dave Finngan to find out how it affected him. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, August 01, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Negativity & Stick In The Industry

Today our focus turned Stick and negativity in our industry – whether it’s from customers, clients, colleagues or trolls on social media, today I wanted to know how you deal with getting stick and negativity in our industry, on and off social media? We spoke to our very own Brad & Sam from the Bald Builders Breakfast on this, how they deal with it on socials and at work as well as our great friend Nick Bundy from N Bundy Electrical… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, July 31, 2023

Clive Holland Talks The Building Safety Act

Today our focus turned to the building safety act – a year or so after it came into affect in our industry – as we wanted to know how much it’s changed how you work, if at all. We spoke to Dan Brown from GQA Qualifications who thinks it doesn’t seem to be trickling down to the people it should be, such as those in domestic work & also our great friend, Roofer of the Year, Danny Madden… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, July 27, 2023

Clive Holland Asks For Your Stupid Questions...

It’s light-hearted Thursday and today I had one very simple question – what is the stupidest question you’ve ever been asked while working on the tools? We had great contributions from good friends Dan Brown from the Job & Knock Podcast as well as Dean Saxton from D Saxton Building Solutions – and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, July 26, 2023

Cliff Holland Talks Materials, Prices & Delivery

Today our focus turned to material prices and availability, as we’re still hearing reports from loads of you that finding certain things are a struggle, deliveries are extremely late and sometimes even contain the wrong product! So today we wanted to know - are you struggling to get materials delivered or with the prices lately? We spoke to John Newcomb from the Builders Merchants Federation to explain why this might be as well as our great friend Dave Finnagan from Elwood Enterprises! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received! As for The Cliff Holland Show - you'll have to listen to find out...

Tue, July 25, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Environmental Red Tape

Today our focus turned to the skills shortage comments made by the chair of Natural England, as he said housebuilders need to "stop complaining" about all the red tape around environmental laws when building so we wanted to know - with our industry facing so many issues at the moment - is that a fair comment? How do environmental laws affect your work? We spoke to Housebuilder Ian Hodgkinson for his thoughts as well as Steve Turner from the home builders federation for his opinion on the comments... There's also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, July 24, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Skills Shortages

Today our focus turned to the skills shortage that continues to dominate the most pressing issues that our industry face – as we touched on last week, but today, I simply wanted to know…What would YOU say to someone to convince them to join our brilliant industry? We spoke to someone trying to tackle this on the front line, Anjali Pindoria, a STEM ambassador for Go Construct, as well as plumber James Lawrence. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, July 20, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Rest & Relaxation!

It’s light-hearted Thursday and today we turned our attention to R&R as I wanted to know how you relax! We had great contributions from good friends Dave Finnagan and Liam McGinley – and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, July 19, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Cowboy Builders!

A new shocking study has revealed over one in five Brits have been scammed by rogue builders… This obviously gives our brilliant industry a bad name – so today we wanted to know - when you go to a new client, do you ever feel the need to prove you’re NOT a cowboy? We spoke to a man who is in the process of cleaning up the mess of cowboys, Dean Saxton from D Saxton Building Solutions, as well as great friend Charlotte the Decorator for her thoughts! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, July 18, 2023

Clive Holland Talks The Retirement Crisis

A shocking statistic has revealed that 20% of our industry is over 50 years old… with an aging workforce and skills shortages already a problem in construction, today we wanted to know – how do we keep the building industry moving forward? We spoke to Christian Warden, Engagement Director for the Construction Talent Retention Scheme for his thoughts as well as great friend David Bryne! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, July 17, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Nightmare Neighbours

Working on domestic property is a big part of a lot of our lives in construction, and neighbours of customers can sometimes cause us problems – and recently a story emerged that a builder was fined 2 and a half grand because a neighbour complained his work was an eyesore! So today, we wanted to know your tales of nightmare neighbours and how you deal with them… We spoke great friends & brickies Steve & Alex and brilliant spark Nick Bundy for their experiences – and there’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, July 13, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Weird Building Requests

It’s light-hearted Thursday and today all I wanted to know was what is the weirdest thing you’ve ever been asked to build by a customer! We had great contributions from good friends Danny Madden and Dan Brown – and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, July 12, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Marketing Tips

Running your own business can be tough and finding time to do everything around it can be even harder, especially when it comes to making sure you always have customers… so today we wanted to know – do you market your business in any way, or do you just rely on good old fashioned word of mouth? We spoke to YouTube superstar Nick Bundy for his hints and tricks and our great friend Dean Saxton for his thoughts. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, July 11, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Planning Permission Nightmares

With red tape & regulations playing a huge part in our working life in the trades – and with approvals for planning permissions falling to a record low recently, today we wanted to know if you felt like you’re held back by councils & the powers that be? We spoke to Home Builders Federation for their thoughts and how they're tackling the issue and roofer Danny Madden for his thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, July 10, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Customer Red Flags

Off the back of a story emerging recently about a customer refusing to let builders park outside their home they we working on – even taking it as far as complaining to the council, so today, we wanted to know… what are the red flags you look for in customers & clients? We spoke to great friends Dave Finnagan & George from GM Joinery on their thoughts on the warning signs they look out for. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, July 06, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Messages Sent In Error!

It’s light-hearted Thursday and today we wanted to share your embarrassment as we asked – when have you ever sent a customer a message or email meant for someone else! We had great voice notes from good friends Danny Madden & George from GM Joinery – and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, July 05, 2023

Clive Holland Talks New Builds

With the quality of new build houses continuing to be below par – to the point one Housebuilder had to demolish all THIRTY SIX of their new build properties… today we wanted to know what needs to be done to stop shoddy work on new build homes? We attempted to get to the bottom of it with Leon Livermore, the CEO of New Homes Quality Board, as well as talking to our friend who had been on both sides of the fence, Dave Bryne There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, July 04, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Fixing Mistakes

Sloppy work from colleagues in our industry can be very frustrating for giving us a bad name… today we wanted to know - when you get called in to fix their work, is it annoying or do you see it as a money maker? We spoke to great friends Alex Burman & Dan Brown on their thoughts on fixing shoddy work and just how they see it… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, July 03, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Tool Theft Solutions

With tool theft continuing to affect tradespeople every single day – taking our livelihoods away… today we wanted to know what YOU think should actually be done about tool theft? We spoke to an MP trying to get a bill through parliament to help us, Greg Smith and the head of tool theft for the National Business Crime Centre on what they’re doing to help. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, June 29, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Trade Regrets

It’s light-hearted Thursday and today we wanted you to confess ALL, whether it be working with a dodgy labourer, turning up hungover or even bodging an important job… we wanted to know what are your biggest regrets working in the the trade? We had great voice notes from good friends Dean Saxton & Liam McGinley – and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, June 28, 2023

Clive Holland talks Reusing Materials

With profits a big part of why we do what we do in the trade, today we wanted to talk saving cash and being sustainable and find out if you could or you do recycle or upcycle materials you don’t use… We spoke to Richard Wagner – a man very passionate on this topic and our great friend George from GM Joinery… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, June 27, 2023

Clive Holland talks Trade Evolution

With the landscape of our industry always changing and the trades adapting all the time, today we wanted to know how has your trade changed over the last ten years… We spoke to Chris Frediani from the Plastering Show on how plastering has changed – as well as our great friend James Robinson the Yorkshire Stone Dresser… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, June 26, 2023

Clive Holland talks Fuel Profiteering...

With fuel prices skyrocketing over the last 12 months – but not showing much sign of coming back down despite wholesale costs dropping and that money eating into our profits or being passed on to customers… today I wanted to know if we’re being ripped off – and if you feel the same… We spoke to Simon Williams from the RAC on their findings on this – as well as our great friend John Cruickshank… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, June 22, 2023

Clive Holland talks Annoying Trades...

It’s light-hearted Thursday and today we fancied stirring the pot – and we wanted to know which trade you find the most annoying! We had great voice notes from good friends James the Yorkshire Stone Dresser & Alex Burman – and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, June 21, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Extra Jobs

Being part of the trade often involves doing more than just YOUR job – and with reports that over half of electricians and plumbers are being asked to tamper with meters to save customers money on their bills… so we wanted to know how do you react when a customer says ‘while you’re here, could you…’? We spoke to Master Plumber Jimmy Hendry and our great friend Dan Brown for their thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, June 20, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Trades and Tech

Today we looked at a report from the National Federation of Builders that claims, despite misconceptions about how our industry uses technology, we’re actually not behind the curve… We spoke to James Butcher from the National Federation of Builders and our great friend Bradley Jones for their thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, June 19, 2023

Clive Holland talks AI in Construction

Today we looked at a report that over half of 18-24 year olds fear artificial intelligence may take over their jobs. We looked at how this may impact our industry and whether or not AI could impact construction… We spoke to Simeon Gow, the founder of Sort It AI and our great friend Dave Finnagan for their thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, June 15, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Perks of Summer

It’s light-hearted Thursday and with the summer well and truly kicking off with the recent heatwave, we wanted to you know your favourite thing about the British summetime! We had great voice notes from good friends Dan from the Job & Knock Podcast & Danny Madden – and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, June 14, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Misconceptions Of Our Industry

Clive Holland chats with Daisie Rees-Evans from the Chartered Institute of Building about the industry's PR problem. According to a report by the institute, many outside the trades think construction is poorly paid and dangerous. Clive askes how we can fix the problem.

Tue, June 13, 2023

Clive Holland talks On-Site Accidents

A new study claims nearly one in four tradespeople feel an accident on site is inevitable in our industry, so we wanted to know how safe you feel on the tools! To talk through this we were joined by our great friend James Robinson – and Chris Tidy from Hard Hat Awareness Week! There’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, June 12, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Sun Protection

With weather warnings going out over the weekend and an incredibly hot summer on the way…Today we talked protection, with skin cancer a huge risk for our industry – and how you can make sure you’re protected in the sun at work. To talk through this we were joined by the roofing outlaw Jeff, as well as skincare expert Becky Clevett. There’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, June 08, 2023

Clive Holland Talks National Best Friend Day

It’s light-hearted Thursday and today was also National Best Friend Day, so wanted your shoutouts for your bestmates! We had great voice notes from good friends Bradley Jones & Alex Burnam – and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, June 07, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Extra Training

With the skills shortage affecting our industry and leading to some dodgy work – I turned my focus today to training in our industry and whether or not you would do extra training… To talk through this we were joined by Steve Butcher from the Home Builders Federation & our great friend John Cruickshank! There’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, June 06, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Late Payments & Cashflow

A study from LoPay has claimed HALF of all builders have struggled to pay for materials due to late paying customers – and 30% have been unable to take on any new business because of late payers. So today we wanted to ask - how do you deal with late payments & how much does it affect your cashflow? To talk through this we were joined by James Butcher from the Federation of Master Builders as well as great friend of the show Dan Brown from the Job & Knock Podcast! There’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, June 05, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Shoddy Work

With lots of reports of seeing some shoddy domestic work – and a story about a new build house being 35 degrees out of plumb – today we wanted to delve into why that was – so we asked what is causing this lack of quality in our industry? To talk through this we were joined by Damien Walters from the British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation as well as great friend of the show Danny Madden! There’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, June 01, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Perfect Dinner Guests

It’s light-hearted Thursday and I was asking the big question today… Let’s imagine you’re hosting a dinner party – you can invite four people, dead or alive to come… we wanted to know who are you inviting & why? We had great contributions from good friends Dan Brown, Dave Finnagan and Liam McGinley – and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, May 31, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Mates Rates

With work staying steady and lots of our brilliant trades booked up months in advance – today we wanted to look at working for family & friends… so we asked, do you offer mates rates? How do you feel about working for family? To talk through this we were joined by Fix Radio’s very own Joel Bardell and Alex Burman from Errioc Carpentry! There’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, May 30, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Phones & Smoking

Slacking off in our industry used to be all about going for a smoke break – but people are now starting to suggest the new epidemic may be going on your phone on the job – so today, we wanted to ask, how do you feel about phones on site? To talk through this we were joined by Construction Manager Ian Hodgkinson on his rules for site, and social media influencer Dave Finnagan – and they had some fairly different opinions… There’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, May 25, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Bank Holidays

It’s light-hearted Thursday and with this month having so many bank holidays – we were asking if you’ve worked through them all & if you’re maybe even getting a bit sick of them! We had great voice notes from good friends Dan from the Job & Knock Podcast & George from GM Joinery – and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, May 24, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Renovating Historical Buildings

With domestic work seeming to stay a huge part of our industry & retrofitting and work on older buildings being part of that… so we asked if work did slow down – would you consider moving into working on retrofitting and working on historical buildings? To talk through this was a man who knows a thing or two about this – working on some amazing castles, Sean Matthews from SM Carpentry Capherilly & Royal Warrant Holder Jon Joy! There’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, May 23, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Tool Theft Solutions

With one in four of us in the trade affected by tool theft in the industry – today we wanted to look at a genuine solution to it – by proposing an official second hand market to stop the sellers at car boot sales & down the pub. To talk through this and the affects of tool theft was industry legend Billy Bryne and great friend of the show Liam McGinley! There’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, May 22, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Business This Year

With a lot of early year predictions claiming business would slow this year, we wanted to know what your experiences are with it… To talk through this through and what we can expect going forward this year was Brian Berry from the Federation of Master Builders. There’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Fri, May 19, 2023

Clive Holland Talks On Site Gripes

Clive Holland speaks to you and friends of our industry about what really get on your nerves on site...

Wed, May 17, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Planning Permission

Clive Holland talk about planning permission and asks how much does it potentially hinder you?

Tue, May 16, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Customer Habits

Clive Holland talks frustrating customer habits which tradespeople can't stand.

Mon, May 15, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Mental Health

Clive Holland talks mental health on the first day of Mental Health Awareness week and asks YOU how you're feeling.

Thu, May 11, 2023

Clive Holland Talks taking time off this summer

Clive Holland speaks to friends of our industry about taking time off this summer and wants to hear about YOUR holiday horror stories...

Wed, May 10, 2023

Clive Holland talks Changes in Merchants

With so much focus on how much has changed with builders merchants over the last 18 months, today we turned our focus to the relationship between us tradespeople and merchants and how it has changed… Joining us to talk through that was John Newcomb from the Builders Merchant’s Federation and our great friend Dan Brown from the Job & Knock Podcast. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your change to get six points and the very best messages we received…

Tue, May 09, 2023

Clive Holland talks Good Deeds

After ANOTHER long weekend, being back on site may be a struggle today – so we’re talking positivity in our industry and good deeds… To talk through this and their thoughts were the brilliant Band of Builders & industry legend Billy Bryne… There’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, May 04, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Crown Tools...

It’s lighthearted Thursday and and with the coronation coming up this bank holiday weekend… we want to know all about your crown jewels – which tool you would have guarded in the tower! We had great voice notes from George from GM Joinery and some great laughs from our friend Alex Burman from Errioc Carpentry - and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, May 03, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Injuries on Site

Reports from Slater & Gordon suggest a Construction Site remains one of Britian's most dangerous places to work and has revealed up to 78% of tradespeople have been injured at work with 42% of those saying their workplace downplays their injuries! We went through this with the authors of the study and the potential of how it could affect you with an associate from Slater & Gordon and someone who had been affected, Adam Lee. There's also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, May 02, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Charging for Estimates

With time meaning money for so many of our self employed tradespeople, today on the Clive Holland Show we delved in to estimates, and whether or not we should charge for pricing up. To talk through this and their thoughts were Danny Madden from Madden Builders & Gary O’Brian from GoImprovements… There’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, April 27, 2023

Chance Litchfield Talks Trade Tales...

It’s lighthearted Thursday – but also national tell a story day, and we wanted to hear your trade tales… We had great voice notes from Dave Finnagan & James Robinson - and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, April 26, 2023

Chance Litchfield talks DIY Disasters

Today we turned our attention to DIY Disasters in our industry… the worst of them you’ve seen & whether or not they’re a good money maker or a hinderance… To talk through their thoughts was two of our great friends, Bradley Jones & Alex Burman! There’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, April 25, 2023

Chance Litchfield talks Fire Safety

A shocking study revealed that reportedly as many as 85% of tradespeople wouldn’t know what to do if there was a fire on site… so we wanted to know how true you thought that was. To talk through their thoughts was John Cooper from New Homes Quality Control and our good friend George McKenchie from GM Joinery… There’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, April 24, 2023

Chance Litchfield talks Customers Paying for Materials

With customers being tighter than ever lately and wanting to save every penny they can, today we looked at the potential of them buying materials for us to work with – and just how plausible that is… To talk through that and their experiences were two brilliant colleagues of our industry, Danny Madden & Dave Finnagan… There’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, April 20, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Costly Mistakes...

It’s lighthearted Thursday and we wanted you to fess up – what have you ever broken in a customers house? We had great voice notes from George from GM Joinery and some great laughs from our friend Dan Brown from the Job & Knock Podcast - and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, April 19, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Retirement Plans

With the average age of a tradesperson continuing to rise in this country, today we turned our attention to looking after your future, and what you’re doing to combat it.. To talk through this and it’s implications for the trades was Fix’s very own Robin Clevett and our good friend Dan Brown from the Job & Knock Podcast There’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, April 18, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Electric Vans

Today was another busy show for Clive, as he looked at how viable electrical vehicles are in our industry... A man who has got around charges for vehicles joined us - as Sam Blakely from Nippychecks explained how he works from a BIKE! There's also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to get six points and the very best messages we recieved!

Mon, April 17, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Mental Health In Our Industry

Mental health is a big problem in our industry…Do you feel you can talk? Would you take a ‘mental health day’ if you needed too? How would you feel if a colleague did?

Fri, April 14, 2023

Clive Holland Meets George Clarke

In this special one-off podcast, Clive sits down with TV legend George Clarke... In this episode he talks through his early life and burning passion for the construction & architecture industry as well as how his teachers told him he'd never make it - and how he never wanted to be on the telly! He also tells all about his favourite football team, Sunderland - as Clive has a surprise in store for him...

Thu, April 13, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Excuses

With the weather is getting nicer & you may need an excuse to clock off early…we wanted to know what are the best excuses you’ve ever heard at work? We had great voice notes from George from GM Joinery, James The Yorkshire Stone Dresser and some great laughs from our friends Dave Finnagan and Liam McGinley - and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, April 12, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Messy Vans

A study was released that claims nearly 50% of tradespeople have been in accidents due to messy vans – so on todays show we wanted to know just how messy your van is… To talk through this through and reveal all about their vans, we were joined by colleagues of our industry - Danny Madden & Alex Burman. There’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, April 11, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Four Day Weeks

A property group in the UK has allowed all their staff to work on a four day week routine, causing controversy in our industry… We were joined by a man who knows a thing or two about grafting – internet sensation Tom Skinner – and we also had the thoughts of Liam McGinley & Dave Finnagan in the studio. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chances to get 6 points as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, April 06, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Winning The Lottery...

A Plasterer won 75k – and the most expensive thing he did was take the wife for a Sunday roast! We want to know what you’d do if you won the lottery… We had great voice notes from James, The Yorkshire Stone Dresser and our friend Danny Madden and there’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Wed, April 05, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Customer Payment Plans

With clients & customers pulling in their purse strings, is now a good time to offer payment plans to clients? To get the proper advice we were joined by Craig Wilkinson from the Elite Business Academy and joined in the studio by Dave Finnagan & Liam McGinley… There’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, April 04, 2023

Clive Holland talks Foreign Workers

With our industry suffering badly with skills shortages and that gap needing to be plugged, post-brexit visa restrictions have been relaxed to encourage foreign workers back into our industry – is that the answer? To talk through this and it’s implications for the trades was Damien Walters from BIBKI and construction manager Ian Hodgkinson. There’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, April 03, 2023

Clive Holland asks why SMEs and sole traders can't save any money

Our industry is full of SME’s and small business owners – and a recent study revealed nearly a million of them have less than a £1000 in savings… To talk through this and it’s dangers Clive Holland was joined by trade business expert Joe Doyle and tradesman George McKenchie. There’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Thu, March 30, 2023

Clive Holland Talks On Site Gripes!

Today was yet another busy day on the show! Our talk topic was all about the behaviour that annoys you most at work! We had some great voicenotes & messages – and we’ll also have the pub lunch quiz for your chance to test your knowledge and get 6 points!

Wed, March 29, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Disgusting Discoveries!

Working in the trades – we see an awful lot, especially in the homes of customers… so much so, a plumber has released a book on the grimmest discoveries he’s seen… Author of that very book Nicholas James joined us for a chat about his discoveries, alongside good friend of the show Dan Brown from the Job and Knock Podcast! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chances to get 6 points as well as the very best messages we received!

Tue, March 28, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Cowboy Customers

With the cost of living crisis among other things – it seems more likely than ever that tradespeople may become targets for cowboy customers who just won’t pay – so we want to know how we can best protect ourselves… Small Business Commissioner Liz Barclay joined us to talk through how you can do just that – and Bradley Jones give us his thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chances to get 6 points as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, March 27, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Training in the Trade...

Today off the back of the Travis Perkins announcing they’re planning to train 10,000 apprentices, we looked at the importance of them in our industry. Travis Perkins joined us to tell us all about the scheme and how key apprentices are – as did the brilliant Nick Bundy! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to test your knowledge and get 6 points, as well as the best messages we received.

Thu, March 23, 2023

Clive Holland Asks Where The Best Tradespeople Come From...

Today was yet another busy day on the show! Our talk topic was all about where in the UK produces the best tradespeople – and boy did it get people riled! We had some great voicenotes & messages – and we’ll also have the pub lunch quiz for your chance to test your knowledge and get 6 points!

Wed, March 22, 2023

Clive Holland Talks The Spring Budget

Today off the back of the Spring Budget we looked at whether or not the industry was actually cared for by the government… The CIOB joined us to tell us all about the implications of the budget, and tradesman Liam McGinley gave us his thoughts… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to test your knowledge and get 6 points, as well as the best messages we received!

Tue, March 21, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Historical Renovations

Our industry is very, very special. From building things from the ground up to restoring old buildings – and that’s exactly what we touched on on todays show! We were joined by Royal Warrant Holder & Plasterer Jon Joy – and a man who only ever seems to work in castles, Sean Matthews! There’s also the pub lunch quiz as you can attempt to grab 6 points – as well as the very best messages we received!

Mon, March 20, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Getting Scammed

Our focus on today’s Clive Holland Show was all about scams in our industry – after several tradespeople reported being impersonated online. We were joined by a victim of a scam by people impersonating HMRC though - as Tom Windle told us all on his experience in an emotional chat... Also including the pub lunch quiz for your chance to test your knowledge and get 6 points, as well as the best messages we received.

Thu, March 16, 2023

Clive Holland Talks On Site Hacks - 16/03/22

On site hacks fell into focus today as Clive asked for your on-site hacks & what you do to make life easier on the tools! Colleagues of our industry shared their hacks - via voice notes and texts and there's even a second chance at the Pub Lunch Quiz to see if you can get 6 points! Enjoy!

Wed, March 15, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Staying Fit

Today was yet another busy day on The Clive Holland show! The talk topic looking after yourself physically & mentally and the importance of it.Clive spoke to a Construction Sport – who help tradespeople do just that as well as good friend of the show Dave Finnagan. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to test your knowledge and get 6 points, as well as the best messages we received!

Tue, March 14, 2023

Clive Holland Talks The Trades Worst Drivers

Today was yet another busy day on The Clive Holland show! The talk topic was all about the worst drivers in our industry, as a study revealed 6 trades are in the top 10 worst by occupation. Clive spoke to Brickie James Naughton and Plumber Jimmy Hendry as they gave their thoughts... There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to test your knowledge and get 6 points, as well as the best messages we received!

Mon, March 13, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Getting Into Domestic Work

Today was yet another busy day on The Clive Holland show! The talk topic was all about domestic work v commercial work and the pros and cons around it.Clive spoke to a man who has been on both sides of the fence, Alex from Errioc Carpentry, as well as friend of the show, housebuilder Ian Hodgkinson. There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to test your knowledge and get 6 points, as well as the best messages we received

Thu, March 09, 2023

Clive Holland Talks On Site Confessions

Today was yet another busy day on the show! Our talk topic was all about confessions of the worst things you’ve seen on site... We had some hilarious voicenotes & messages – and we’ll also have the pub lunch quiz for your chance to test your knowledge and get 6 points!

Wed, March 08, 2023

Clive Holland Celebrates International Women's Day

Today was yet another busy day on The Clive Holland show! The talk topic was all about celebrating the women in our industry! Clive spoke to John Argyle & his former apprentice, now colleague, Lisa as they spoke about more women getting into our industry & their experiences… There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to test your knowledge and get 6 points, as well as the best messages we received!

Tue, March 07, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Negotiation Tactics

Today was yet another busy day on the show! Clive's talk topic was all around negotiation tactics and how you can get the best price possible from clients & customers. He spoke to Len Bunton from the CICV as he gave some hints and tips for you to improve… As well as the pub lunch quiz for your chance to test your knowledge and get 6 points & best messages we received!

Mon, March 06, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Taking Time Off

Monday’s show kicked off a packed week on the Clive Holland Show… The talk topic was all around taking time off – after a study revealed nearly a quarter of tradespeople can’t afford to take a break! Clive spoke to Damien Walters, CEO of BIBBKI for his take on it and also our good friend Danny Madden – AKA Judith Chalmers… Clive will also give you a chance at the pub lunch quiz to test your knowledge and get yourself 6 points, as well as going through the best messages we received!

Thu, March 02, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Customer Service, Second Jobs, Price Drops & On Site Cock Ups

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the show next week from 12-3, Monday to Thursday on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, putting the focus on customer service in our industry with trade business expert, Joe Doyle. He also went on to talk through second jobs in the trade and whether or not there’s a need to drop prices to stay competitive, with Brian Berry from the FMB. The big guy also talked us through the funniest on site cock ups you’ve ever seen with some of the colleagues of our industry.

Thu, February 23, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Unions, Health & Safety, Respect & Funny Insults

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the show next week from 12-3, Monday to Thursday on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, asking whether or not we need more financial protection from being unable to work in the form of unions, with the GMB. He also went on to talk through health & safety on site, after the NFB released some new guidelines for small businesses. The big guy also talked us through respect in the trade after a horrendous story in the papers, and even asked for the best and funniest insults you’ve ever heard while working on the tools.

Thu, February 16, 2023

Clive Holland Talks CSCS Cards, Valentines Day, Boiler Upgrade Scheme & The Perfect Lunch

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the show next week from 12-3, Monday to Thursday on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking CSCS card changes with Alan O’Neale! He also went on to talk through love on valentines day, as he asked what you love most about your job... The big guy also talked us through the boiler upgrade scheme with master plumber Jimmy Hendry, and even asked your favourite butties to close the week off.

Fri, February 10, 2023

Clive Holland Talks National Apprenticeship Week, Retrofit Options & On-Site Olympics

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the show next week from it’s new time, 12-3, Monday to Thursday on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking through National Apprenticeship week and how we can make the trade more welcoming – in general and for women with two of Screwfix’s highly esteemed apprentices. He also went on to talk through upgrading your business to retrofit and how it can be done with Callum Harrison from the Retrofit Academy. The big guy also talked us the on-site Olympics, as many different trades laid their claim for gold

Mon, February 06, 2023

Clive Holland Speaks to DIY SOS Hero Billy Byrne

Clive Holland welcomed Billy Byrne into the studio as they discussed DIY SOS, Billy's route into the industry, some listeners questions and some of Billy's high and low points...

Thu, February 02, 2023

Clive Holland Talks ULEZ Expansion, Tech on Site, COVID's Aftermath & Trade Superpowers

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the show next week from it’s new time, 12-3, Monday to Thursday on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking the ULEZ Expansion and asking questions of Transport for London. He also went on to talk through tech in the industry with Ian Hodgkinson from Hodgkinson’s Builders – then discussing the aftermath of the COVID pandemic in the construction industry with sparky & youtube star Ryan Davis. The big guy also talked us through trade superpowers, with some of our industry influencers.

Fri, January 27, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Tool Theft, Social Media, Trade Heroes & What Makes You Smile

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the show next week from it’s new time, 12-3, Monday to Thursday on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking tool theft and asking if the government do enough to protect us with conservative MP Greg Smith! He also went on to talk through how social media can be profitable, with the Bald Builders and Jon Mears, while also going on to discuss trade heroes with James Anderson from Depher CIC and Danny Madden. The big guy also talked us through the end of the January blues – and how to put a smile on your face with TikTok sensation Chef Dave & comedian Frankie Allen.

Thu, January 19, 2023

Clive Holland Talks Brexit, Material Shortages, Strokes Of Luck & Productivity

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 12-2 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, asking if Brexit has hampered the construction industry with the National Federation of Builders – he’s also went through on-site superstitions and strokes of luck with a plumber who secured himself a record deal, Kev Crane. He then went on to discuss product supply issues with John Newcomb from the Builders Merchants Federation. The big guy also talked us through increasing productivity and if you feel like you got enough from 2022.

Fri, January 13, 2023

Clive Talks Recession Proofing Your Business & Mental Health Awareness

Thu, January 05, 2023

Chance Litchfield Talks New Years Resolutions, Mistakes You Don't Want To Repeat & More

Happy New Year Everyone! Chance Litchfield was in the hotseat for Clive and he started off the week by discussing New Year's Resolutions. Have you made any for your business or for yourself in general? Then he focused on the best and worst bits of Christmas. What was yours? Were you happy with the break or did the lack of work and time off drive you crazy? And to wrap things up, Chance discussed what mistakes or decisions you made in 2022 that you do not want to repeat in 2023!

Thu, December 22, 2022

Clive Holland Reviews 2022, Things You Didn't Finish Around the House & More

Clive started off the week by asking how your 2022 was? After Covid and the events that unfolded throughout the year, did your business improve and did you make more money? He then focused on the years washout in government and policy for the construction industry. With a recession looming and a severe shortage of workers, what needs to change to combat these problems in 2023? Then Clive asked if Santa could bring you anything to make your job easier, what would it be? And to finish off proceedings, he asked what jobs did you promise to finisharound the house this year and have still not got around to?

Thu, December 15, 2022

Clive Holland Talks Softening Demand In Housing Market, Late Payment Issues & More

Clive started off the week by discussing the softening demand in the housing market. Has it impacted your business? We spoke to two house builders, one in particular who this directly affected and the other offering help to those put out by this! Then he focused on the review commissioned by Business Secretary Grant Shapps, into whether larger companies are paying their smaller suppliers promptly enough. Have you been affected by this? Clive also asked you to share your proudest moments of 2022, what was the best thing you built! Can you think of one off the top of your mind? And to finish things off, Mr. Holland discussed what are the best and worst things about Christmas. Do you enjoy the festive period or are you a bit bah humbug! Has the cost of living and energy crises amongst other things made it that bit harder to enjoy?

Thu, December 08, 2022

Clive Holland Talks Christmas Party Stories, Rising Cost Of Van Ownership & More

Clive started off the week by discussing the dreaded festive schedule and asked if you were swamped until Christmas Eve or beyond? Have you come across customers that asked the question...can it be done for Christmas? Then he focused on van ownership. It got extremely expensive this year with rising insurance and fuel prices. How did this affect your business? Then Clive looked at the incredible story of a man who awoke from a coma with a new skillset in carpentry and drawing. So this led him to ask, if you could wake up with a new skill, what would it be? And to wrap things up, Clive discussed Christmas parties and asked if you had any embarrassing or funny stories to share. He was not disappointed!

Thu, December 01, 2022

Clive Holland Talks Asbestos With Tommy Walsh, English Breakfast Day & More

Clive started off the week by discussing income tax and how self employed workers are struggling to budget for the upcoming January payments. Then he focused on asbestos. A survey carried out by Electrical Direct, said that 72% of tradespeople have come across asbestos in their working lives. Despite being banned in the UK since 1999, it is still a major problem today! Clive also looked at the World Cup. The increased cost-of-living and the incoming festive season have impacted tradespeople's ability to follow it. So he asked how you lovely tradespeople worked around this constraint? And to finish proceedings, Clive discussed all things breakfast for English Breakfast Day. How do you like yours? Traditional ? Continental? Or something else?

Fri, November 25, 2022

Clive Holland Talks To Dion Dublin, The Budget, Look-A-Likes & More

Clive started off the week by discussing gas safety and the dangers behind home owners carrying out DIY gas and electrical works. And of course he discussed the World Cup as England kicked off against Iran. Then he focused on the Autumn Budget and how it will affect you and your business. The 'Big Guy' also looked at the best places in the UK to be a tradesperson, the results were interesting! Maybe your home town, city or county were named? And to finish proceedings, Clive focused on looks-likes. Do you look like any one famous or have a friend or colleague that turns heads and say? Wait, is that David Beckham, Prince Harry or so and so?

Fri, November 18, 2022

Clive Holland Talks Women In The Industry, Daft Customers Requests & More

Clive started off the week by asking how can we get more apprentices into the trade? Scotland seems to be flying it but why is the rest of the UK falling behind? Then he focused on how we can attract more women into the industry. What incentives can we provide? Then Clive looked at the issue of customers asking tradespeople to arrive with tools and phones fully charged. Is this approach really necessary? And to round things off, 'The Big Guy' asked if you have had any daft requests from customers. We had some funny answers to that question!

Thu, November 10, 2022

Clive Holland Talks Chasing Payments, Smoking Onsite & More

The 'Big Guy' kicked off this weeks edition with cash and payments and if you are chasing invoices or waiting to be paid? Then Clive spoke about the current energy crisis and if its changing customer demands. Has it presented an opportunity for the trades to upskill? Next he discussed smoking and there were number of different opinions on the subject when he put the question out to you. This then lead nicely into this weeks final talking point, What grinds your gears onsite or in the work place? Is it a messy electrician ? Cheeky customers ? Have a listen !

Fri, November 04, 2022

Clive Holland Talks Spooky Stories On Site, Terrible Excuses & More

Clive started off the week by celebrating Halloween and asking if you have experienced anything spooky onsite. And he was not disappointed with the stories provided ! One in particular was very eerie!! Then he focused on the IR35 Regulations and the confusion caused by changes that were initially made in the mini budget and then reversed back by Jeremy Hunt. Hard to keep up with the powers that be these days! Then he looked at the issue of insolvencies. Work seems to be plentiful across the industry but the level of insolvencies are on the rise, but why? And to round things off, with Matt Hancock jetting off to Australia for 'I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here' to avoid work in the houses of parliament, Clive asked what terrible excuses have you used on clients, bosses and colleagues to get out of the job.

Fri, October 28, 2022

Clive Holland Talks Tool Theft

It was Anti Tool Theft Week on the Clive Holland show. Clive focused in on how the problem is getting worse on day one. On day two and three he discussed how tradespeople can protect themselves in terms of kitting out their vans and purchasing the right type of insurance. On day 4 it was all about the call to action, what needs to be done to bring this issue to the forefront of the authorities and the governments minds.

Wed, October 26, 2022

Clive Holland Speaks To TV Building Royalty Tommy Walsh

Clive is joined in studio by a very special guest, Tommy Walsh. Tommy is best known for his role in Ground Force between 1997-2005, along with hosting several other shows. In this podcast, we take look at Tommy's beginnings in the industry with his father right up until present day. We will hear some interesting stories from his time on Ground Force and some of his interactions with the likes of Nelson Mandela, Tom Jones and Former US President George W. Bush. Tommy also discusses some of his own personal struggles and gives his thoughts on the big issues affecting the industry currently.

Fri, October 21, 2022

Clive Holland Talks Cowboy Customers, Recycling & More

Clive started off the week by discussing cowboy customers. Danny Madden and John Cruickshank joined him in the studio and shared some of their stories. Then he focused on making our industry more sustainable. Clive asked if the industry is doing enough to reduce the amount of waste material by recycling. Professor Kay, a regular long time listener who brought the topic to his attention, gave her thoughts along with Daniel Foster, Sustainability Coordinator at Screwfix. We also heard a snippet from the legendary Tommy Walsh. Stay tuned for a special podcast with him in the near future. Then Clive looked at how trades people can upskill in both work and finances despite maybe having time and financial constraints. Jamie Crane from Ironmongery Direct and award winning Business Coach, Alison Warner provided the details. And to round things off Clive asked who is the most improved person you work with onsite. And if you're a sole trader, what have you improved on ? He heard some brilliant stories from brickies James Naughton and Sam Whittaker and carpenter Dave Finnegan. They have future stars in the making !

Thu, October 13, 2022

Clive Holland Discusses Mental Health Within The Industry

It was mental health week here on Fix Radio. Clive started off the week by discussing world mental health day and the worrying statistics that are still ever present within the industry. He spoke to Bill Hill CEO of the Lighthouse Club Construction Charity and Peter Kelly from Mates in Mind. Then Clive focused on how we can raise awareness within the industry. He heard some fantastic inspiring stories from Andy Bishop who is a mental health first aider and Toby Peacock, Screwfix's Tradesperson of the year. Then Clive asked how we can cope with our mental struggles. He heard some incredible advice and coping mechanisms from Nottingham Forest legend Mark Crossley, Tom Chantry and Matthew King. And to finish off proceedings, he asked what can your workplace do to help with your mental health along with asking what steps sole traders should follow. Clive spoke in depth on this topic with Peter Cape from Band of Builders and Daisie Ree-Evans from the Chartered Institute of Building.

Thu, October 06, 2022

Chance Litchfield Talks DIY Disasters, Mini Budget, Best Lies & More

Chance Litchfield was in for Clive this week and he started off by asking what was the worst DIY disaster you had to deal with. We heard some right howlers from builder Danny Madden and carpenter Alex The Valley Viking. Then Chance focused on Kwasi Kwarteng's Mini Budget and the implications it would have on the industry. Rico Wojtulewicz, Head of housing and planning policy at the NFB and Jimmy Hendrie - master plumber, member of the Chartered Institute of Plumbers and Heating Engineers (CIPHE) and lecturer gave their thoughts on this. Then he looked at what is going wrong with the countries skills strategy. With a skills shortage of 250000 forecasted for 2026, how can small businesses and sole traders attract career switchers and apprentices. Chance spoke to Mark Miller who is a Chippy, Builder and TV personality, well known for work on DIY SOS and the current host of Channel 5’s Dream Kitchens and Bathrooms. He also spoke to Engagement Director at the CITB Deborah Madden all about this topic. And to finish off proceedings Chance asked what was the best lie you ever told to your boss. We had some excellent messages in and heard some great stories from Dave Finnegan from Elwood Enterprises and Dean Saxton from Saxton building solutions.

Thu, September 29, 2022

Clive Holland Talks Protesting, Annoying Colleagues/Trades & More

The 'Big Guy' started off the week by asking what is your niche and what sets you apart from the competition. He heard great advice and stories from Carpenter Ollie Lee, Spray Plaster Richard Wellfair and producer Paraic attended Screwfix's Live show this past week and asked their tradesperson of the year, Toby Peacock how he stood out from the other nominees. Then Clive focused on the topic of phoning clients back. The stats from the Fix Radio research team were alarming! He spoke to VOIP Phone CEO Colin Duffy and Dan from the Job and Knock Pod & UScribe Jig all about this. Then the 'Big Guy' looked at whether protest culture was on the rise in our industry. He heard from the founder of the Shrewsbury 24 Terry Renshaw, PB Plumber and Craig Scudder who is an Eco Builder and member of Insulate Britain And to finish off proceedings Clive asked who is the most annoying person you have ever worked with and what trade really grinds your gears! He heard some great stories from carpenter Sean Matthews and Brickies Luke Neville and Stuart Horn.

Fri, September 23, 2022

Clive Holland Talks About Upping Prices, Women In The Industry & Cyclists

Clive started off the week by asking if you are going to be putting your prices up for your services in this cost of living crisis? We heard the opinions of Business Coach Craig Wilkinson and Gas Engineer Tommy LeeZmuda . Then he focused on how we can attract more women into the industry. We heard from Natalie White, Head of Brand Communications at Rated people and Pamela Evans, Excavator Extraordinaire and owner of Evans Excavation. And to finish off proceedings, the 'Big Guy' asked for your opinion on cyclists. Should they abide by the same rules of the road we do? We spoke to Brickies Stacey and Sam Whittaker and Charlie Hotchin from CH Construction.

Fri, September 09, 2022

Clive Holland Talks New Prime Minister, Energy Costs & More

Clive started off the week by asking if you were Prime Minister, what would you do ? This was of course in conjunction with Liz Truss being announced as the new PM and conservative party leader. We spoke to Jimmy Hendrie who shocked Clive with stats and figures to do with accidents happening on site due to possible alcohol and substance abuse. Then the Big Guy focused on the cost of energy and how it's impacting your business. He spoke to James Butcher - Head of Policy at the National Federation of Builders and owner of Hodgkinson builders, Ian Hodgkinson. Then Clive looked at whether construction workers are downing tools on their own businesses and taking them to a larger house builder for a more steady income in these hard times where energy, materials and fuel prices have gone through the roof. He spoke to Andy Prendergast - National Secretary for the GMB union, carpenter David Byrne and The Yorkshire Stone Dresser, James Robinson. And to finish off proceedings Clive asked what was the biggest freebie you have given a client and why? Do family and friends catch you for work here and there? We heard some great stories from Dan of the Job and knock Podcast, Roofer Denis Richardson and Dean Saxton of Saxton Building Solutions limited.

Thu, September 01, 2022

Clive Holland Talks British People Lacking Graft, Electric Vans & More

The Big Guy started off the week by asking if tradespeople are thinking of investing in electric vans? He spoke to James Boley of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and Fix Radio's Electrical show presenter Thomas Nagy on this topic. Then Clive discussed Liz Truss's comments on the British public lacking graft. He spoke to business owner and winner of the 2015 apprentice Joseph Valente , Danny Madden from Madden Builders and an exclusive interview on this podcast with Charlie Mullins, Media personality and founder of Pimlico Plumbers. And to finish off proceedings, The Big Guy discussed 'National Be Late For Something Day'. We asked what were the worst excuses you heard on site or in the work place? Clive spoke to fellow tradespeople, carpenter David Bryne, James From Options Heating and Plumbing and Kye Belmont of Lee Marley Brickwork Ltd.

Fri, August 26, 2022

Clive Holland Talks Materials Shortages, Hiring Ex Offenders & More

Clive started off the week by asking what is the most embarrassing experience you had with a customer? We heard great stories from Dan of The Job and Knock Podcast and U-Scribe Jig. The Big Guy then focused on the materials shortage and the potential shortage of boilers ahead of the winter months. He spoke to John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation and James Anderson Head of the Depher CIC charity on this topic. Then Clive asked if ex offenders should be allowed to integrate into the construction industry after doing their time. We heard from an ex offender Winston Davies who now runs a successful plumbing business, Sasha Bayly Simmonds, Head of Social Value at O Neil and Brennans and an exclusive chat only on this podcast with Darren Burns Head of Diversity and Inclusion at the Timpson Group. And to finish off proceedings, we discussed National Burger Day. What's your favourite? We spoke to fellow tradespeople and founder of the British Eating League Craig Harker all about this.

Fri, August 19, 2022

Clive Holland Talks Recession Proofing Your Business, Strange Bosses/Daft Apprentices & More

The Big Guy started off the week by discussing National Relaxation Day and asked how do you relax after a hard day's graft? Plumber John Cruickshank, Brickie, Charlie Hotchen and Darren Meecham from Decked Out Joinery. Clive then focused on Recession Proofing your business. He heard sound advice from Craig Wilkinson of the Trades Freedom Coach, Wayne Bettess, Business Coach at Off The Tools Academy and an exclusive interview only on this weeks podcast with Rob Driscoll, legal and business director, with the ECA. Then Clive discussed the topic of keeping ourselves healthy as he has witnessed our industry becoming more health conscious over the years. He spoke to MMA Veteran and Heating and Plumbing engineer, Dan Tempest, Bodybuilder and Carpenter extraordinaire Sean Matthews and Liam McGinley who started a fundraising campaign to raise awareness for cancer support and the importance of keeping healthy. And to finish off proceedings, the Big Guy discussed 'Oddball bosses and daft apprentices who may have proved your judgement wrong'. He heard some excellent stories from Brickies Sam Whittaker and James Naughton and Plumber Brian Parkinson.

Thu, August 11, 2022

Clive Holland Talks Cowboy Builders, Modular Homes, Fraud & More

The Big Guy started off the week by discussing Cowboy Builders. According to research into the Citizens Advice Bureau, complaints have risen by 31 per cent. He spoke to Graham Nash from Pinnacle Builders about how he tackled Cowboy builders along with Rico Wojtulewicz -Head of housing and planning policy at the NFB and MP Mark Garnier. Clive then focused on 'Modular Homes' and if they could be the government's answer to help out with the 300,000 a year target of building homes. He also asked if tradespeople would be willing to retrain? He spoke to Ian Hodgkinson, Mark Farmer CEO and Founder of Cast Consultancy and Steve Cole, Head of Policy at Make UK Modular. Then Clive discussed the topic of Fraud In the industry. There was a massive increase in this over the pandemic. He spoke to Robert Brooker, Head of Fraud and Forensics at PKFGM and also chair of the London Fraud Forum and John Argyle from Enfield Refurbishments who was caught out by fraud himself. And to finish off proceedings, The Big Guy discussed 'What your least favorite job is onsite. He heard some excellent stories from builder Danny Madden, Mr. London plumber Jayson and bricklayer Stuart Horn. Clive also had some great messages from our listeners on each of our topics this week.

Fri, August 05, 2022

Clive Holland Talks Halt In Construction Growth, When Tools Fight Back & More

Clive started off the week by discussing energy efficient homes. Is this the time to replace old gas boilers? Are there enough workers with the skills necessary to retro fit? And what is needed to Kickstart the retro fitting market in the UK. These are just some of the questions he put to Phil Spicer, of Spire Renewables and TV Personality and Builder Peter Finn. The Big Guy then focused on the expected decline poised to hit the Construction industry. He discussed this with Brian Berry, Chief Executive at the FMB, Professor Noble Francis, Economics Director at the CPA and Dan from the Job and Knock Podcast and Uscribejig. Then Clive discussed the topic of incentivising workers into our beloved industry. With a significant shortage (250000) by 2025, what can be done to fill the void? He spoke to Damian Walters, CEO of The British Institute of Kitchen Bedroom & Bathroom Installation and Andrew Rodney is CITB Apprenticeship Delivery Manager for England. And to finish off proceedings, Clive discussed 'When tools, plant and machinery fight back'. He asked if you had an altercation with an Axe? A driller thriller, a nail gun nightmare, a mini digger disaster or a close shave with a chop saw. Well Clive spoke to Ben Dunn from Jig Joinery, Danny Madden from Madden Builders and the Maidstone Denis Richardson who shared their war stories. Remember, always do your best to ensure a safe work environment.

Fri, July 29, 2022

Clive Holland Talks Mental Health, Trade Associations, Too Hot To Work & Biggest Mistakes On The Job

Clive started off the week by discussing Mental Health as July is known as 'Talk To Us' month. It's about raising awareness of the importance of talking about wellbeing issues with friends, colleagues and professionals to prevent situations from spiraling to crisis point. He spoke to Bill Hill - Lighthouse Club CEO, Emma Jane Taylor, Well Being Expert and tradesperson Stephen Blair -who is the Co Founder of Men Talk. The Big Guy then focused on Trade Associations and asked are they worth it? He spoke to Neil Ogilvie CEO of the P&D Association, Fiona Harper, Director of Employment & Skills at SELECT and Sean Kelly - Member of The Dulux Association. Then he moved on to the topic of if it can be 'too hot to work – do we need legislation to protect onsite workers?'. Clive spoke to Matt Williams - Senior GMB Steward at Hinkley Point, Dr Jeff Foster - GP Specialising in Men's Health and Dave Finnegan from Elwood Enterprises. And to finish off proceedings, the Big Guy discussed the topic of 'biggest mistakes on site'. He heard some great stories from James Naughton, Nick Bundy and Sean Matthews.

Fri, July 22, 2022

Clive Holland Talks Retirement, Heat Pumps, Trade Hero's & National Get To Know Your Customer Day

Clive started off the week by discussing how best to prepare for the future when it comes to retirement. We spoke to TV Builder Peter Finn, Craig Wilkinson from Elite Business Academy and Danny Madden from Madden Builders. He then focused on the 450 million boiler replacement scheme and if heat pumps are the way forward. Robin Curtis - Director / GSHP specialist GeoScience Limited and Council member of GSHPA, Adam Chapman from Hat Geek and Master plumber Jimmy Hendrie. Then the big guy moved on to Trade Heroes where he celebrated our tradespeople and the amazing work they do. We spoke to Liam Reilly from Kingswood Homes about a raffle of a house with 250000 pounds where the proceeds go to Derian House a children's hospice and the single they released to promote it. It's very good! He also spoke to DIY SOS member Jules Perryman about the great works they do for charity and Clive heard an amazing story from Afghanistan War Veteran David birrell. It is truly an amazing story. And to finish off proceedings, Clive discussed National Get To Know Your Customer Day. We spoke to carpenter Dave Byrne, electrician Pete Arrow and James from options heating and plumber. They shared some interesting stories and opinions.

Fri, July 15, 2022

Clive Holland Talks Housing Targets, Social Media, Van Security & Time Wasters

Clive started off the week by discussing the housing crisis. With a target set pre Covid of 300,000 a year? Is this a realistic target especially with price hikes and material and labor shortages? Is planning the problem ? We spoke to Ian Hodgkinson of Hodgkinson builders and Rico Wojtulewicz -Head of housing and planning policy at the NFB about this. The Big Guy then focused on Social Media sites/apps and how they can grow your business along with having a sound marketing strategy. We spoke to Marlon Ryder - Director of One Base Media Korneilia, an electrician and Dan from The Job and Knock Podcast all about this. Then he moved on to Van Security. Van theft and break ins are at an all time high. Why is this still an issue? How can manufacturers make improvements in design and how can van owners better protect themselves? All of these questions and more are answered by Simon Hurr, Ford’s security application specialist and Jeff Scott From Sussex Installations. He also heard a first hand account of van theft from plumber, Brian Parkinson whose van was broken into not once, not twice but three times. And to finish off proceedings, Clive discussed time wasters and clock watchers. Have you come across this? Well, he spoke to electrician Ricky Howell from WFP Fire Security & Electrical and brickies Sam Whitaker and Steve and Alex.

Fri, July 08, 2022

Clive Holland Talks Nightmare Customers, PII Insurance, Refurbished Tools & A Mix Of Chocolate & Politics

The Big Guy started off the week by discussing Nightmare customers. Have you had any customers telling you what to do? Looking over your shoulder or giving you the cold shoulder when money is mentioned? He spoke to Tradesmen Todd Van Joel and Tod Glister who are also co presenters of the painting and decorating and heating and plumbing shows on FIX Radio and Darren Meecham from Decked Out Joinery all about this. Clive then focused on Professional Indemnity Insurance and how inadequate professional indemnity insurance has forced some construction companies to change from house building to other projects. This is according to an industry poll carried out by the CLC (The Construction Leadership Council). We spoke to Samantha Peat CLC PII group chair and managing director of insurance claims firm Wren Managers, Rico Wojtulewicz - Head of Housing and Planning Policy - NFB and Architect Jeremy Issacs. Then he moved on to refurbishment of tools. In a move to support the circular economy and reduce waste, Screwfix has enhanced its offering in refurbished power tools. This was something that was started in January this year initially and the trial has been carried forward. We spoke to Mike Hughes, Operations Manager at ToolExchange and tradespeople Denis Richardson and Sean Matthews. And to finish off proceedings, in conjunction with World chocolate day. We spoke to John Cruickshank from Cruikshank Plumbing, Brick layer Stuart Horn and Verity Stone from WFP Fire Security and Electrical about their favorite chocolate. Oh and they gave their thoughts on Boris Johnsons resignation and thoughts on how a new construction minister should be selected. Messages from you the listener also feature throughout.

Fri, July 01, 2022

Clive Holland Talks Rail Strikes, Career Switchers, Stereotypes and International Joke Day!

Clive started off the week by taking a look at the Rail Strikes that gripped the nation last week and asked if members of the Construction Industry were affected. With Airlines set to strike throughout the summer, is there a possibility that our industry might strike? He put this question to Andy Prendergast, National Secretary for the GMB union, and friends of the show and tradespeople Danny Madden and Kye Belmont. Clive then focused on if Career Switchers are the answer to labor shortage? A quarter of a million workers are needed to fill the void that will be left by 2026. 28% of Brits that work or used to work in the corporate sector/professional services agreed they are considering or have already kicked off a career in the trades. So is this the answer? Jackie Ducker Exec Director of Customer & Product at CITB, Joe Doyle - Business Mentor for tradespeople and Electrician, Nick Bundy gave their thoughts on this. Then he took a look at the question if stereotypes are still running rampant in the industry. This was in conjunction with an article in the Daily Mail saying that builders had gone Woke ! Clive spoke to Bill Hill, CEO of the Construction Industry Charity The Lighthouse Club, Irish Builder and TV Presenter Peter Finn and Former Tradesperson now Business and Life Coach Wayne Bettess all about this. And to finish off proceedings, in conjunction with International Joke day being on the 1st of July, he discussed the best jokes people have heard. We had help with this from Comedians Mike Mclean and Dave Chawner, Sparky Adam Pavey and you the listener.

Fri, June 24, 2022

Clive Holland Talks Safety, Famous Clients, A Four Day Week & Eye Catching Business Names!

Clive started off the week by taking a look at Health and Safety in the workplace and why so many accidents are still happening onsite. A young man recently lost his life on a site in Shetland, Scotland. He also focused on one of the most deadly things onsite to your long term health, DUST particles ! This was in conjunction with The Dust Kills campaign launched by the HSE. We spoke to Chris Tidey - Product and Training specialist for Mips and Head protection Expert UK, for BSI and Fix Radios own Robin Clevett, presenter of the Carpentry show every Monday 2-3pm. The big guy then focused on famous clients and if you would work differently for them. The singing plumber Kev Crane shared his story of an encounter with a famous client that changed his life along with stories from David Bryne and Dan from the jobandknockpodcast. Then Clive took a look at the question, if companies should go to a 4-day week?! We heard the opinions of TV personality Mark Miller and Business Coach and Author Tony J Selimi on this topic And to finish off proceedings, Mr. Holland discussed the point, if having an unusual and eye-catching company name can help bring in more business. We had some brilliant guests from companies whose names are absolutely brilliant. These included Charlie Bessell, Hattie Hasan and Andrew Williams. You'll have to listen through to hear those names, he is not telling you !

Fri, June 17, 2022

Clive Holland Talks Having Your Work Ripped Off, Men's Health Week and Loads More!

Clive started off the week by taking a look at the issue of construction workers having their work ripped off. Friends of the show James Naughton, Apprentice of the Year 2019 Luke Neville and Danny Madden shared their stories on this topic. He then focused on strange/shocking things found onsite. This is after the recent discovery of two unexploded WW2 bombs found by builders on a job in Herne Hill. Then he took a look at Men's health in conjunction with Men's Health Week. We spoke in depth with Dr Jeff Foster - GP specialising in Men's Health, Bill Hill CEO of the construction industry charity the Lighthouse Club. And friend of the show, carpenter Liam McGinley shared a story that changed his life. And to finish off proceedings, he took a look at construction workers being paid in anything and everything else other than money. Apparently 70% of tradespeople have been propositioned at one stage or another. We spoke to the UK's Small Business Commissioner Liz Barclay, Dave Finnegan from Elwood Enterprises and carpenter Oli Lee from @withbearhandsuk.

Fri, June 10, 2022

88. Clive Holland Talks Travel Chaos, Achieving Net Zero And Construction Vacancies.

Clive started off the week dissecting and discussing the travel chaos that insured over the bank holiday weekend and the week prior. Clive discussed this with Former Transport Minister Norman Baker and travel expert Simon Calder. He also heard first hand experience of this chaos with tradesperson Michael Tierney who was stranded in Turkey with his family. Clive then focused on all about conserving energy and decarbonizing our nation, particularly our homes. The UK Government has made a legal commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. So should workers be trained in retrofitting and should homeowners retrofitting their homes ? Clive spoke to FMB's Scotland Director Gordon Nelson and Irish TV Builder Peter Finn. Then Clive took a look at how vacancies in the construction industry have hit an all time high. According to the latest ONS figures, an average 49,000 jobs in the sector were unfilled between February and April. So how can we fill these vacancies? Clive spoke to Ashley Grute - Assistant Principal at HSDC College in Hampshire, Julia Stevens - CEO of Constructionarium Ltd and friend of the show Nick Bundy from NBundy Electrical. And to finish off proceedings, he asked the question, which area in the UK produces the best Tradespeople ? Brickie Sam Whittaker represented England, Sean Matthews From SM Carpentry represented Wales and Darren Meecham from Decked Out Joinery represented Scotland.

Fri, June 03, 2022

87. Clive Holland talks van shortages and if the gov is doing enough for tradespeople

Clive started off the week by asking the question "is the government is doing enough for the trades and the construction industry as a whole?" It really is a challenging time with costs racking up. Soaring fuel and energy prices, Ultra Low Emission Zones, the banning of Red diesel and so much more. We spoke to James Butcher of the National Federation of Builders, Danny Madden of Madden Builders and Chris Shaw from Everytrade Construction all about this.

Fri, May 27, 2022

86. Clive Holland discusses the cost of living crisis and asks 'are tradespeople overworked?'

Clive was busy this week, talking about the cost of living crisis and how these costs are being passed onto customers. He spoke to sustainability expert Tim Pollard all about this. He also spoke to Sam Blakely from Nippychecks about how he has cut his transport costs right down. He also discussed tradespeople being overworked, with Joseph Valente, the winner of the 2015 Apprentice tv program and Craig Wilkinson, Founder of Elite Business Academy and a former tradesperson himself. Plus loads more.

Fri, May 20, 2022

85. Crime on Site, Safety Horror Stories & Sicknotes

This week was yet another packed week on the show. Clive was busy this week, talking about safety horror stories on site with James Cooper NHQC and a variety of tradespeople. The construction industry continues to be easy prey for opportunistic thieves. Last year, theft and vandalism within the UK’s construction industry cost the sector over £800 million. We spoke to Clare Reed from EMW Law all about this We also celebrated Apprentice appreciation with 2022 AOTY Kye Belmont and the 2019 winner Luke Neville. And the importance they will have on the future of our industry with electrician, Mark Allison Howell from Apprentice 1-2-1. And have you ever pulled a sickie, well we spoke to several of our Tradespeople Contributors on this topic.

Fri, May 13, 2022

84. Mental Health Awareness Week

Podcast Blurb This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show, with Chance Litchfield standing in for the Big Dog – and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 12-2 on Fix Radio. Chance has been busy talking Mental Health Awareness Week this week, checking in and also talking about resilience around with the Lighthouse Club. He also went on to talk through some lighthearted topics too, covering the best on site jokes and a perfect on site day!

Fri, May 06, 2022

83. Managing Stick, Jedi Skills & Hug a Plumber Day

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 12-2 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking about managing stick with Psychotherapist Enda Murphy. He also went on to talk through Star Wars Day and skills being jedi-level in the construction industry. The big guy also talked us through National Hug a Plumber day, and which trade you stay away from on site!

Fri, April 29, 2022

82. Storytelling, Price Inflation & Fix's Birthday!

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking all about developers making millions on properties and the trades not getting their share, as well as chatting through Fix’s Fifth birthday this week! He also went on to talk through National Tell a Story Day and your best and worst stories from working on the tools. The big guy also talked us through price inflation – and whether it was time for builders merchants to start being more realistic.

Fri, April 22, 2022

81. Growing Your Business, New Build Problems & Giving It Up!

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking all about growing your business with business coach Joe Doyle. He also went on to talk through the problems with New Build Houses with John Cooper from New Homes Quality Control. The big guy also talked us through what you couldn’t live without on the tools…

Thu, April 14, 2022

80. Building Waste, Nightmare Customers & Trade Confessions

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking through getting rid of building waste and the extortionate prices to do so, while also discussing nightmare customers and how to ensure you get paid properly! He also went on to talk through the new tax regulations and making tax digital with HMRC. The big guy also talked us through the confessions of a tradesperson and got some hilarious responses along the way.

Fri, April 08, 2022

79. Unlicensed Trades, Work Life Balance & Holland's Holidays

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking unregulated trades and cowboy builders, whilst also discussing national go for broke day with Joseph Valente. He also went on to talk through stress and anxiety in the work place and your work life balance with the CIOB. The big guy also talked us through Holland’s Holidays – as he asked where you’re jetting off too this summer and your holiday disasters.

Fri, April 01, 2022

78. Tool Theft, Labour Shortages & April Fools

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking through labour shortages and the need for more apprentices, as well as revisiting tool theft with lawyer Clare Reed. The big guy also talked us through some construction commandments and your best on site pranks as we approach April Fools Day!

Fri, March 25, 2022

77. Good Deeds, Proud Moments & Lovers in the Trade

This week was yet another packed yet slightly different week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. This week, Clive has talked through good deeds in the trade with Band of Builders and some extraordinary work from the ALB Group in Ukraine. He went on to talk through the trades going greener with the FMB as well as delving in to it being two years since COVID lockdown and the best builds we’ve done since. The big guy also talked us through the power of love in the industry with plasterers ranking as the best lovers in the country as plaster master Chris Frediani defended his corner.

Fri, March 18, 2022

76. Stereotypes, Red Diesel & Awkward Moments

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking trade stereotypes with TV Building legend Tommy Walsh. He also went on to talk through the end of red diesel with Tim Stimpson from Trade Plant Hire, as well as discussing spotting cowboy builders with trading standards. The big guy also talked us through National Awkward Moments Day and got some hilarious stories along the way.

Fri, March 11, 2022

75. Bad Bosses, Trade Talents & Worshipping Tools

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show – and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking bad bosses at work and diversity on site for International Women’s Day. He also went on to talk through some talent in the trades with Bobby George, Chris Hill and the newly proclaimed Bricksy. The big guy also talked us through national worship your tools day, as we even got a blessing from Rent a Rev Mark Townsend

Fri, March 04, 2022

74. First Impressions, DIY Idiots and Petrol Prices

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show – and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking the fine line between banter and bullying, as well as first impressions with Darren Altman. He also went on to talk through the spike in petrol prices with the Builders Merchants Federation. The big guy also talked us through the biggest DIY disasters ever seen as a tradesperson. with Billy Bryne from DIY SOS.

Fri, February 25, 2022

73. Holiday pay, customer service and the hardest trades.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking being owed holiday pay and the importance of knowing your right in the trades with Andy Prendergast from the GMB Union. Client call backs was discussed too former Apprentice winner and trade expert Joseph Valente and the big guy tackled which trade is the toughest, talking to tradesman turned bareknuckle boxers Chasa Real Talk and Jody Meikle! Enjoy.

Fri, February 18, 2022

72. Growing your business with Charlie Mullins, working with family and loving your job.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking Valentines Day and what you love most about your job, as well as delving in to working with family and friends with the Burke Brothers and Brad from The Bald Builders. He also went on to talk through scaling up your business with Charlie Mullins and hearing some other great stories. The big guy also talked us through charges on the trades in terms of ULEZ zones – and heard a very clever solution from Martin Broer.

Fri, February 11, 2022

71. National sickie day, trade praise and apprentices.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking National Sickie Day and excuses with Psychologist Enda Murphy, as well as diving in to National Apprenticeship week and chatting with Dane the Apprentice. He also went on to talk through retrofitting with the Federation of Master Builders. The big guy also talked us through some trade praise with Pete Finn, Presenter of TV Show Home Rescue. Enjoy.

Thu, February 03, 2022

70. Snowflakes, Payments & On-Site Finds

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show – and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking trades today having the right work ethic with Business mentor Joe Doyle, and chatting late payments with SELECT. He also went on to talk about hiring ex offenders, and whether they could be the solution to a potential labour shortage. The big guy also talked us through the best on site finds and got some pretty bizarre answers!

Fri, January 28, 2022

69. Checking the Small Print, Mental Health Awareness and On-Site Nicknames

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week and talking about just how busy the trades are with good friend Chris Frediani of the plastering show, while also talking a bit about the industries favourite nicknames The importance of being aware of insurance small print was raised as well, with the small business commissioner. The big guy tackled mental health with a mental health check in day, having an extraordinary conversation with former Blue Peter and Sky Sports presenter, Simon Thomas!

Fri, January 21, 2022

68. Inspiring the next generation, onsite safety and getting to know your customers.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking inspiring the next generation with Joseph Valente. He also went on to talk through material with John Newcomb from The Builders Merchants Federation and fire safety with Dame Judith Hackett. The big guy also talked us through National Get To Know Your Customers Day with trade star Craig Phillips.

Fri, January 14, 2022

67. New Years predictions with Mystic Veg, Brexit 1 year on and price breakdowns.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show, as Clive returned in style for the new year – and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking predictions and plans for 2022, even getting a look into the future with mystic Veg! He also went on to talk through Brexit one year on and how it’s affected the trades with Brian Berry from the FMB, as well as asking how workforce and materials have been affected by COVID with John Newcomb from the Builder Merchants Federation. The big guy also talked us through price breakdowns withAndy Simms from MyBuilder – asking all the big questions about quotes and what and what not to do. Enjoy

Fri, December 24, 2021

66. A festive message from Clive Ho Ho Holland.

Thank you all for your love and support for 2021.See you on the other side.

Fri, December 10, 2021

65. Working for celebrities, mental health, lessons learnt in 2021 and our tool theft petion goes live.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show Clive spoke about working with celebrities with mentor for tradespeople and author of The Tradesman’s Survival Guide, Joe Doyle. He also had a mental health check-in day with CEO of the Lighthouse Club, Bill Hill as well as looking back on 2021 and forward to 2022 with Tony Steele from Band of Builders. Plus Fix Radio launched their petition to help combat tool theft. Enjoy

Fri, December 03, 2021

64. Anti Tool Theft Week.

This week was yet another packed yet slightly different week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. This week, Clive has taken on Tool Theft as he aims to raise awareness about it within the industry. He started off by speaking to some terribly affected people. He went on to talk through the police and van manufacturers doing more, with Superintendent Dave Pester from Greater Manchester Police and Volkswagen. The big guy also talked us through the government, perhaps doing more, as he caught up with MP Greg Smith, Lee Rowley the construction minister and Brian Berry from the Federation of Master Builders.

Fri, November 26, 2021

63. A Builders licence, career switchers and Craig Phillips talks about trades being undervalued.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking licensing for builders with the Brain Berry from the FMB and MP Mark Garnier, as well as asking if tradespeople are undervalued with Craig Phillips. He also went on to talk through labour shortages in the industry with James Butcher from the NFB and house builder Ian Hodgkinson from Hodgkinson Builders . The big guy also talked us through some trade praise with TV Hero Tommy Walsh, as he looked to give you all a pat on the back

Thu, November 18, 2021

62. Modular Homes, Diversity on Site and the Best Builders Brekkie

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking modular homes with the National Federation of Builders as well as discussing diversity on site with Hattie Hasan MBE. He also went on to talk through retrofitting and asked if it could find itself as a new trade with the UKGBC. The big guy also talked us through the best builders breakfast, as he wanted to know what sets you up for a day on site.

Fri, November 12, 2021

61. Which trade has the easiest gig, new builds and Dion Dublin speaks about helping the vunrable.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking through the quality of new build issues and problems with snagging with New Homes Quality control, and also making sure we help the vulnerable where we can as winter approaches. He also went on to ask what the laziest trade was – and who likes to try and go home early, where it’s fair to say the sparkies took a battering! The big guy also talked us through a recent study from the NFB, and asked if the CITB are fit for purpose to train our trades.

Fri, November 05, 2021

60. Movember, explosive onsite moments and streamlining apprenticeships

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking Movember with Dr Jeff Foster – and even partaking himself, as well as chatting all about the ongoing Cop26 summit in Glasgow with Mark Farmer from the CLC. He also went on to talk through a new scheme that’s been launched that halves the time of apprenticeships and whether or not it’s sustainable for the industry – and got the thoughts of the NHBC on it. The big guy also chatted the most explosive arguments seen on site, as bonfire night approaches…Enjoy

Fri, October 29, 2021

59. Heat pumps, ULEZ and Halloween with Frankie Allen

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking the new ULEZ Zone with motoring journalist Amanda Stretton & TfL, as well as discussing heat pump grants with Adam Chapman from Heat Geek. He also went on to talk through a study that claimed 50% of trade businesses are not profitable with Tradify. The big guy also talked us through the scariest on site moments with Halloween approaching – and comedian Frankie Allen gave us his scariest on stage moments!

Fri, October 22, 2021

58. Online presence, another new construction minister, cock ups and brew etiquette.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking through what we want from the new construction minister with journalist Tim Clark and also chatting online advertisement with Yell. He also went on to talk through manners on site – and whether or not it’s rude to not be offered a brew on the job! The big guy also talked us through on site cock ups and heard your best stories! Enjoy

Fri, October 15, 2021

57. Mistaken identity, bad bosses and getting caught out.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show this time with Jack Edwards sitting in for Clive – and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Jack has been busy this week, talking staying healthy on site and any times you’ve been caught out when on the job. He also went on to talk through mistaken identity, with Daniel Craig lookalike Jason Kent. Stepping in for the big guy, Jack also talked us through national bosses day, as he wanted to know what you think makes a good boss.

Fri, October 08, 2021

56. Safety first, bad habits and Insulate Britain.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, tackling the issues Insulate Britain are causing for our industry with a heated chat with one of their activists. He also went on to talk through some of the best good deeds in the trade, as it was National Do Something Nice Day, as well as chatting about staying safe on site with former tradesman and motivational speaker Jason Anker. The big guy also talked us through Stoptober, as he wanted to know all about the annoying habits people have on site.

Fri, October 01, 2021

55. Fuel, charges and tool theft.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking the messiest trade on site and tackling tool theft with Greg Smith MP. He also went on to talk through the current fuel shortage with the GMB Union. The big guy also talked us through the extra charges for the trades – like parking and congestion charges with Pimlico Plumbers.

Fri, September 24, 2021

54. Apps on site, rain stopping play and being overworked.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking all things app and the trades needing to modernize with Suzi Perry and Mark Farmer. He also went on to talk through some of the weather issues we have in the trades with the Met Office. The big guy also talked us through tradespeople being overworked with the Elite Business Academy.

Fri, September 17, 2021

53. Addictions, women in construction and national tradespersons day.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking entrepreneurs with some of the industries brightest minds as well as talking about the importance of having female voices in the industry with Women Into Construction. He also went on to talk through addiction in the trades and what we can do to help with author Dave Lee. The big guy also talked us through National Tradesperson Day, speaking to comedian Frankie Allen about how the trades helped him.

Fri, September 10, 2021

52. Apprentice appreciation, mental health and overcoming adversity.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking about the pros and cons of working for yourself while also talking to some inspirational trade figures about digging deep and overcoming adversity. He also went on to talk through some apprentice appreciation with the apprentice that came 9th in the world for painting & decorating, Callum Bonnar. The big guy also talked us through another mental health check in day with Mates In Mind and Tim Stimpson.

Fri, September 03, 2021

51. Protected status, weird customers and abuse.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking through the best and worse of customers and their strange requests. He also went on to talk through how we can protect the trade against unregulated tradesman, with the GMB Union. The big guy also talked us through abuse in the trades with the Institute of customer service.

Fri, August 27, 2021

50. inspiring the next generation with Craig Phillips, work smarter not harder and onsite banter.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking the best trade banter on sites and how to work more efficiently on site with business coach Tony J Semili. He also went on to talk through inspiring the next generation of tradespeople with big brother star Craig Phillips. The big guy also talked us through the biggest work life regrets that people have made, with cognitive behavioural psychologist Enda Murphy!

Fri, August 20, 2021

49. Stereotypes, fake qualifications and new builds.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking about how to use social media effectively in the trades and tackling some bad stereotypes in the industry with Mark Millar from DIY SOS. He also went on to talk through problems with new build houses with property expert Henry Pryor. The big guy also talked us through fake and forged qualifications, putting the question to the CITB & CSCS on how it is allowed to happen. Enjoy

Fri, August 13, 2021

48. Flytipping, HGV driver shortage, nicknames and Ricky Wilson from the Kaiser Chiefs

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking about disposing of building waste responsibly with Crimestoppers, as well as talking tackling taxes and being joined by Ricky Wilson of the Kaiser Chiefs. He also went on to talk through the material shortages in the industry and the causes of it, with the Builders Merchant Federation. The big guy also talked us through nicknames and lookalikes, with former rugby International Tim Stimpson.

Fri, August 06, 2021

47. Cowboy customers, workforce shortages and builders brews.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking all about workforce shortages in the trade with the CITB, as well as the pedestrianisation of Britain’s cities. He also went on to talk through cowboy customers and the best ways to make sure you get paid at the end of a job. The big guy also talked us through the builders best bevvies – as he asked if old fashioned cups of tea are falling out of favor.

Fri, July 30, 2021

46, Tool and van theft, mental health and trade praise.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking through talents in and out of the trades with pro boxer Kieran Gething and former Olympian Eddie The Eagle Edwards, as well as giving out some trade praise. He also checked in on you with a mental health check in day, talking to mental health construction charity, The Lighthouse Club. The big guy also talked us through accountability when it comes to tool theft, with Security Specialist from Ford Simon Hurr & Jeff Scott from Sussex Instillations. Plus more. Enjoy

Fri, July 23, 2021

45.Heatwave, marketing and freedom day

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking so called ‘Freedom Day’ on Monday with Britain’s most feared comedian – Frankie Allen. He also went on to talk through the importance of going green in construction with Andrew Griffith from the Construct Zero scheme, as well as diving in to the UK’s heatwave with Weatherquest and Dr Helen Wall The big guy also talked us through the best ways to market your business in the trades, with Tyler from Welch Marketing.

Fri, July 02, 2021

44. First impressions, tech in the trade and customer errors.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking all about correcting customers DIY nightmares in the trades, and previewing England’s historic win against Germany with Matt Nash from the Metro. He also went on to talk through some of the best bits of tech in the industry with ex-Rugby pro Tim Stimpson from Trade Plant Hire. The big guy also talked us through first impressions on the first of the month, talking to Michael Steckler from Tradify and hilarious impressionist, Al Foran. Enjoy

Fri, June 25, 2021

43. Inspiring the next generation, on site ecusses and bad drivers.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking about on site heroes with DIY SOS host Mark Millar. He also went on to talk about inspiring the next generation of tradespeople with the CITB, as the industry shortage continues . The big guy also talked to us about the best on site excuses and worst drivers in the trades, with psychologist Enda Murphy and Jason Kilby. Enjoy

Fri, June 18, 2021

42. Claims to fame, Euro chat and alternative payments.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking safety on site with rapper Eazee, who wrote the CSCS rap. He also went on to talk through alternative forms of payment in the trades with HaMuch.com, who conducted a survey on it earlier last year – as well as getting stuck in to the most famous customers you’ve had, with TikTok sensation The Pool Guy! The big guy also tackled noisy neighbours on the eve of England v Scotland with Matt Nash and a… psychic pig?! Enjoy.

Fri, June 11, 2021

41. Material shortages, working with family, the Euros and David Seaman, Frankie Allen and Dave Chawner join Clive.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, tackling the material shortages issue in the construction industry with the CLC and hearing from those who’ve been affected, as well as talking through the good and the bad of working with and for family and friends with Business Strategist Tony J Semili. He also went on to talk through the north vs south divide with comedians Frankie Allen and Dave Chawner – and the big guy also talked us through England’s euros preparation, as he was joined by England Legend David Seaman! Enjoy

Fri, June 04, 2021

40. Diversity, pensions and animals on site.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking diversity in the trades with Umer from construction helpline and Darcie Richards, one of the only female bricklayers in the UK. He also went on to talk through tradespeople working past 65 with the CLC, as it was revealed 20% of tradies think they’ll have to work over state pension age. The big guy also talked us through animals on site with ecologist Hugh Warwick and hearing your best stories and experiences. Enjoy

Sat, May 29, 2021

39. Onsite finds, national sorry day and getting the job done.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking through the IEA’s decision to ban gas boilers by 2025 with the HHIC and UEA. He also went on to discuss the best ways to finish a job, chatting about the upcoming Champions League and Play Off Finals this weekend with Matt Nash from the Metro. The big guy also tackled national sorry day as well, as he was joined by Behavioral Psychologist Enda Murphy while also going on to chat about the weird and wonderful finds on site! Enjoy

Fri, May 21, 2021

38. Nicknames with Eddie The Eagle, Who wants to be a Millionaire, Wednesday wisdom and weird bosses.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking strange bosses at work and also the best nicknames on site with former Olympian and star behind Hollywood film, Michael ‘Eddie The Eagle’ Edwards. He also went on to talk through some midweek wisdom with life coach Hans Schumann, asking what you would tell a younger version of yourself in the trades. The big guy also talked us through National Millionaire Day, talking to Charlie Mullins from Pimlico Plumbers and Business Strategist Tony J Semili. Enjoy

Fri, May 14, 2021

37. Tool theft, not getting paid and Jeff Stelling joins Clive to talk about mental health.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, delving in to a discussion about customers being more accountable when they ask too much of tradespeople with the GMB Union and Gas Services Director Bobb Kerr. He also went on to discuss not getting paid in the trades with the small business commissioner, and then had a look in to tool theft with DSI Jim Mckee from the Met Police. The big guy of course tackled Mental Health Awareness week as well, as he was joined by Sky Sports and TV royalty Jeff Stelling and the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity’s Bob Hill. This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, delving in to a discussion about customers being more accountable when they ask too much of tradespeople with the GMB Union and Gas Services Director Bobb Kerr. He also went on to discuss not getting paid in the trades with the small business commissioner, and then had a look in to tool theft with DSI Jim Mckee from the Met Police. The big guy of course tackled Mental Health Awareness week as well, as he was joined by Sky Sports and TV royalty Jeff Stelling and the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity’s Bob Hill.

Fri, May 07, 2021

36. Domestic abuse, material shortages and liars.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, tackling a serious topic in domestic abuse, and what we as tradespeople can do to support victims, with Detective Superintendent for the Metropolitan Police Matt Pilch. He also went on to discuss material shortages in the trades at the moment and how they’re affecting the industry with Master Builders Federation CEO John Newcombe, who offered a great insight in to why it’s happening. The big guy tackled lies on site as well, as he was joined by Behavioral Psychologist Enda Murphy and SIX time World Champion Liar, Mike Naylor – as they chatted about why we lie and some of the best fibs ever told. Enjoy

Fri, April 30, 2021

35. Confessions of a tradesperson, going it alone and Mr Motivator.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, asking just what it takes to go out on your own as a sole trader with Tradify. There was some motivation provided as well by Mr Motivator himself – as he talked us through the best ways to stay motivated through the week. Clive also spoke about having your work ripped off on site and what you can do to combat it. The big guy also went on to tackle the confessions of tradespeople – hearing all your best and worst moments at work! Enjoy.

Sat, April 24, 2021

34. Paddy Barclay on the ESL, The Crate Escape and mental toughness

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been as busy as ever this week, talking the funniest stories of accidental vandalism and mistakes at work that tradespeople have made. Clive then went on to delve in to asking if tradespeople are undervalued after British Gas’ controversial fire and rehire scheme, where he was joined by two guests from the GMB Union. Naturally, the big guy tackled the biggest story of the week in the European Super League, with legendary journalist Patrick Barclay. To finish the week off, Clive looked in to mental toughness with some incredibly strong people – chatting to an author who tried to ship himself to the UK from Australia! Enjoy

Fri, April 16, 2021

33. The Pubs are back! Shane Ritche, Ian Stone and darts legend Bobby George join Clive.

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week as the pubs re opened on Monday – and Clive re opened the Finger Inn, with the help of some famous faces like Shane Richie, Ian Stone and Bobby George. As we crashed back to reality on Tuesday with some sore heads, nutritionist Amanda Callenberg joined Clive to share her best tips and tricks to avoid feeling rough. Clive then chatted COVID passports with Professor David Livermore, a microbiologist and the week was rounded off by iconic Olympian Derek Redmond, as he spoke to Clive about that iconic moment in 1992 and the summer of sport ahead! Enjoy

Sat, April 10, 2021

32. Trade shortages, Tuesday Blues and Online Marketing

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking all about how to stay positive and the guilty pleasures that get you through a Monday morning with well being expert Emma Jane Taylor. Online marketing was discussed as well, chatting to Tradify and My Builder about the best ways you can push your business even further online with social media and the use of google. The big guy also went on to tackle the shortage of skills in the trades at the moment, as he spoke to CITB Director Steve Radley all about what that means for the industry. Enjoy

Fri, April 09, 2021

31. Ashley Banjo, April fools and The Shrewsbury 24

This week was yet another packed week on The Clive Holland Show– and you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive has been busy this week, talking all about nightmare customers and tradespeople taking things into their own hands with Terry Renshaw, founder of the historic Shrewsbury 24 movement that has been so big in the news recently. Holland’s Holidays were discussed as well, as Brits have been stuck with a £5000 fine if they travel abroad this summer. He spoke to travel expert Sharron Livingstone while also finding out how to get staycation ready through dancing, with Diversity dance members Ashley Banjo and Nathan Ramsey. And of course, the big guy tackled April Fools Day, as he was joined by HISTORY writer Becky Little to chat about the best pranks in history – while also hearing from our listeners about their best pranks and biggest fools at work!

Fri, March 26, 2021

30. A year of lockdown, Scammers, Laughter and Dion Dublin

Another packed week on The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio, you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. A year of lock-down and Clive talks mental health with Dr David Cox and talks about a rise in male domestic abuse with Mark Brooks - Chairman of ManKind Initiative. Around this time of year scams are rife and there is expert advice on hand from Rift Refunds and football legend Dion Dublin joins Clive to talk about his first hand experiences with scammers. Laughter is the best form of medicine with comedian, author and broadcaster Dave Chawner joins Clive to talk about the importance of having a good laugh. Clive talks apps and software to help while on the job with Andy Simms from MyBuilder and Clive picks his top three trade apps. Enjoy

Fri, March 12, 2021

29. International Women's day, Hobbies and Mental Health

Another packed week on The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio, you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. On international women's day Clive is joined by Hattie Hassan founder of Stopcocks Women Plumbers and the national register for Tradeswomen. James Rudoni from Mates spoke to clive about mental health and the importance of looking out for one another Steve Roberts from Sentry SL, joins Clive to speak Smart-Lead technology and how it can track stolen tools by GPS Clive is looking for a new hobby and is joined by Martin Evans founder of The Telegraph Pole Appreciation society. Clives topics this week include, hobbies, mental health and international women's day. Enjoy

Fri, March 05, 2021

28. The importance of a good quote, trades fighting back and what makes our industry amazing.

Another packed week on The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio, you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive is joined by Andy Simms from My Builders who talks about the importance of a good quote. Fix Radio’s Joel Bardell joins Clive to speak about his new friend 'Gary' who helps combat van and tool theft. Craig Cashmore from the Band of Builders joins Clive to speak about their new project 'Robs Project' and Clive also speaks with Robs son Gavin who tells us first hand about the support that BOB have given his family and what it means to them. Clives topics this week were, what makes our industry so special when it comes to helping others in need, tips to help deter van and tool thieves and what are your funniest laugh out loud moments on site. Clive product of the week this week was the Trend Worktop Jig from ITS.CO.UK. Enjoy.

Fri, February 26, 2021

27. Tool and van theft, cladding debate and poor excuses.

Another packed week on The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio, you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Clive speaks to Fix Radio and DIY SOS legend Chris Frediani about the new series of DIY SOS and what it means to him to be a part of these fantastic projects. Andy Simms from My Builders talks about the importance of being self employed plus how to go about becoming a sole trader. Jamie Jefferies from Access Training speaks about the support they have on offer for tradespeople and their partnership with Rated People. Plus Clive has some great talk topics this week which include, van and tool theft, the cladding debate, excuses to get out of graft and should tradespeople be next in line to get the vaccine. Enjoy

Fri, February 19, 2021

26. Fire safety, cladding talk and what makes a successful tradesperson.

Another packed week on The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio, you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 2-4 on Fix Radio. Andy Simms from MyBuilder joins Clive to discuss what makes a successful tradesperson. Ian Arbuckle from Linian Clip came on the show to speak to Clive about fire safety. Ross Kelly from ROK Facade Systems chatted with Clive about the new type of cladding that is being rolled out for high rise building. Plumber Luke Thompson came on the show to talk about his amazing charity work he is doing to raise money for the MND Foundation, inspired by his Rugby hero, Rob Burrow. Enjoy.

Fri, February 05, 2021

25. Sean Wilkins from the Brick Development Associations joins Clive to discuss brick supplies.

Another packed week on The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio, you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 1-4 on Fix Radio. Alex Cubitt, Chief Growth Officer at Checkatrade joined Clive to talk about their Alexa integration to make finding Tradespeople easier for customers. Naomi Caulfield from Rift Refunds came on the show to talk about tax refunds that may be available if your business has been affected during Covid-19. Ian Hodgkinson joins Clive to discuss how so far he has avoided material and supply shortages and gives advice on how to stay ahead. Sean Wilkins Technical Manager from the Brick Development Association came on to talk about brick supply and distribution around the country. Enjoy

Fri, February 05, 2021

24. John Newcombe from the BMF talks to Clive about material shortages.

Another packed week on The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio, you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 1-4 on Fix Radio. Sam Barker from Uponor UK joins Clive to speak about their research they have carried out in the industry which suggest that there is concern that the UK won't hit its zero net emissions target. Dean Page from Rift Refunds joins Clive to talk about all things Tax refunds. Gareth Osbourne from Tarmac Cement and Lime came on to speak about their new 'One of The Family Podcast' which they started in November. John Newcombe, CEO of the BMF, joined Clive to speak about material shortages that are slowing up certain areas of our industry. Enjoy

Fri, January 22, 2021

23. Charlie Mullins founder of Pimlico Plumbers, James Mills, from Rockwool, Nick Pilgrim from EEBS plus more join Clive Holland..

Another packed week on The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio, you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 1-4 on Fix Radio. Nick Pilgrim, Managing Director of EEBS joins Clive to talk all things tax ahead of the looming tax deadline on the 31st January. James Mills product manager for Rockwool spoke about their new green homes grant app. Charlie Mullins founder of Pimlico plumbers came on the show to discuss his no jab no job policily he would like to enforce. Ceri Rush Jones Customer Engagement Manager for North Wales - CITB joined Clive to tell us about a new training facility they have introduced and how it will help to fill the skills gap. The ProTrade Sumogrip Foil Pack was our product of the week this week. Enjoy

Fri, January 15, 2021

22. Brian Berry from The FMB, Troy Stevens from RHINO Trade Insurance plus more joined Clive Holland.

Another packed week on The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio, you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 1-4 on Fix Radio. Troy Stevens Commercial Director - RHINO Trade Insurance joined Clive to discuss a recent survey they have done of tradespeople and their fears of their business surviving another lockdown. Brian Berry the CEO of The FMB spoke with Clive about nonessential construction and should it continue during this lockdown. Ian Hodgekinson talks passionately about why construction should continue and what effects it would have if it were to be shut down. Window fitter Tom Watson called in to say how safe he felt working in people's homes despite the lockdown and how he makes sure himself and his clients remain safe. Lisa Deane, Lead Future Skills Manager from CSIC came on to talk about their free, Be Covid Smart Digital Learning Toolkit to help tradespeople stay safe onsite. Giles Wilson Standards and Policy Manager from NHBC gave us an update on some changes to their standards which came into effect on the 1st of January. The product of the week this week was the Mark Vitow AquaLinear Wetroom Kit. Enjoy

Sat, January 09, 2021

21. Hattie Hassan from Stop Cocks Women Plummbers, Ian Arbuckle from Linian, Kevin Ellis from Grant UK and more join Clive Holland.

Another packed week on The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio, you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 1-4 on Fix Radio. In the first podcast of 2021 Clive is joined by Hattie Hassan from Stopcocks Women Plumbers to update us on the National Registrar for tradeswomen and about their new Discovery Sessions. Ian Arbuckle from Linian speaks to Clive about their new Earth Rod Pro which makes installing earth rods easier quicker and safer. Kevin Ellis from Grant UK joins Clive to speak about heat pumps and the launch of their new heat pump brochure. Darren Waters aka @positivebuilder and Greg Francis aka @gregs_mowing were both guests on Knowing Me Knowing You. Enjoy.

Fri, December 11, 2020

20. Band of Builders, The Rainy Day Trust, HMRC, EEBS plus many more Join Clive.

Another packed week on The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio, you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 1-4 on Fix Radio. In the final podcast of 2020 Clive speaks to Jacquetta Brown from HMRC about the self employment grant extension and the reverse charge VAT for the construction industry. Daniel Anderson, inventor of the Builders Tea Box comes on the show. Bryan Clover from the Rainy Day Trust speaks about the support they have on offer for tradespeople affected by the pandemic. Gavin Crane from The Band of Builders joins Clive to talk about their new hardship fund set up to help tradespeople affected by COVID 19. Lesley Rudd CEO of Electrical Safety First discusses the evolution of the electrician. Managing director of EEBS Nick Pilgrim talks about how Brexit may affect the construction industry. Olly aka @withbearhandsuk, Richard aka @trickysparkx and Georgina Bisby aka @georginabisby_domoreathome all feature on Knowing Me Knowing You. Enjoy

Sat, December 05, 2020

19. Lord Callanan, The FMB, The Heating Hub and CITB plus many more all join Clive this week.

Another packed week on The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio, you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 1-4 on Fix Radio. In this week's podcast Clive speaks to Lulu Shooter, Head of Policy and Public Affairs of the FMB about their Master Builder Awards 2021. Lord Callanan, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy joins Clive to speak about the extension of the green home grants and potential effects of Brexit on the construction industry. Jo Alsop founder of The Heating Hub speaks about recent research they carried out which says a large amount of heating engineers feel let down by the industry. Mike Hobday CITB’s Head of Policy and External Affairs joins Clive to discuss the government's promise of extra money to support training in the construction industry. Crown paints Extreme Clean range was Clive's product of the week and Robin Clevett, Carl Ladd and Spud the sparky were all featured on Knowing Me Knowing You. Enjoy In this week's podcast Clive speaks to Lulu Shooter Head of Policy and Public Affairs of the FMB about their Master Builder Awards 2021. Lord Callanan Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy joins Clive to speak about the extension of the green home grants and potential effects of Brexit on the construction industry. Jo Alsop founder of The Heating Hub speaks about recent research they have carried out which says a large amount of heating engineers feel let down by the industry. Mike Hobday CITB’s Head of Policy and External Affairs joins Clive to discuss the governments promise of extra money to support training in the construction industry. Crown paints Extreme Clean range was Clives product of the week and Robin Clevett, Carl Ladd and Spud the sparky where all featured on Knowing Me Knowing You. Enjoy

Fri, November 27, 2020

18. Jonathan Grant from BOHS, Alan Brett Toolwatch app, Bill Hill from Lighthouse Club, Claire Miles from Yell.com plus more all join Clive.

Another packed week on The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio, you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 1-4 on Fix Radio. In this week's podcast Clive speaks to Jonathan Grant, BOHS Board Member and member of the Faculty of Asbestos Analysis and Management (FAAM) Committee, they discuss asbestos management. Alan Brett Inventor of the Toolwatch app joins Clive to discuss the rise in tool theft and how his app can help reclaim your stolen tools. Clive runs a mental health check in day and speaks to Bill Hill CEO of the Lighthouse Club Construction Industry Charity who talks about valuable help and advice available to all in the industry. Claire Miles CEO of Yell.com chats about how tradespeople are adapting to change and embracing technology to communicate to their customers. Andy Goldsmith, Pete Arrow and Ant are all guests on Knowing Me Knowing you. Enjoy

Fri, November 20, 2020

17. Ian Sidney from CITB, Anna Wakefield from Grant UK, Connor The Digger Driver, Big Wipes and more speak to Clive Holland.

Another packed week on The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio, you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 1-4 on Fix Radio. In this week's podcast Clive speaks to Ian Sidney from CITB about the rise of fake construction qualifications being sold. Anna Wakefield from Grant UK tell us about their new competition #showusyoursnood and Dylan Saxby comes on to tell us about his amazing Harry Potter themed playroom he built for his daughter. Charlotte Willis from CTB and Enda Mulloy from West London College speak to Clive about opportunities to train as teachers in the trade. Big Wipes is Clive's product of the week and Connor The Digger driver and Tyler the Electrician both feature on Knowing Me Knowing You. Enjoy

Fri, November 13, 2020

16. Ian Hodgkinson from Hodgkinson Builders, Frankie Dowling from Amaiz.com, Benjamin Dyer from Powered Now plus more join Clive Holland.

Another packed week on The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio, you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 1-4 on Fix Radio. In this week's podcast Clive speaks to Ian Hodgkinson from Hodgkinson Builders about whether or not the government's plans to relax the rules on planning application has come to fruition or is there still too much red tape. Frankie Dowling from Amaiz.com joins Clive to talk about the rise in Covid-19 related fraud and scams for Construction workers. Kevin Smith from Draper Tools tells us about their new Tool Advent calendar which is raising money for the NHS. Benjamin Dyer from Powered Now joins Clive to speak about the governments Pay as You Grow initiative and Sean Kelly Dulux Select Decorator and winner of On The Tools Hi-Vis Hero Award talks about his charity work during COVID-19 Dan's the Engineer, Gifford Electrical, and Will @havc_uk are all guests on Knowing Me Knowing you and Snickers workwear are Clive’s product of the week. Enjoy

Fri, November 06, 2020

15. Sarah Hill from Gas Safe, Peter Vujanic from ENA, Samuel Hunt from Materials Market plus more all join Clive this week.

Another packed week on The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio, you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 1-4 on Fix Radio. In this week's podcast Clive speaks to Sarah Hill from The Gas Safe Register about their campaign Don't Do It Yourself and Peter Vujanic from the ENA joins Clive to talk about the dangers of not thinking before you dig. Samuel Hunt from Materials Market comes on to speak about a new way in which tradespeople can buy materials and supplies plus Lizzie Collingham author of The Biscuit joins Clive in a bid to find the top 5 builders biscuits. Kate Smite aka The Bricky Chick, Wayne Bettes and Steve and Alex bricklaying all feature on Knowing Me Knowing you. Enjoy

Fri, October 30, 2020

14. Clive speaks with Luke and Jay the dancing plumbers, Andy simms from Mybuilder and Tommy’s Tax plus many more.

Another packed week on The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio, you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 1-4 on Fix Radio. In this week's podcast Clive speaks to Matt Norse from Toolstation about their Big Switch On initiative. Luke and Jay the dancing plumbers joined Clive to talk about the importance of having a laugh and smiling on site and Alison Warner from Evolve and Grow Coaching speaks about mental health and advice on how to manage your business. Naomi Wright from the Lane Group speaks about all things drains and Andy Simms from MyBuilder comes on to answer the all important question is it a ghost or guttering? Andy from AndyTools, Mike from ResidualCurrent and Ollie Davies from DaviesElectrical all feature in Knowing me Knowing You this week. Enjoy

Fri, October 23, 2020

13. Clive speaks with Vivalda, Band of Builders, Bundy Electrical, The Blonde Brickie plus much more.

In this week's podcast Clive speaks to Kevin Bampton about respirable crystalline silica and its risks to tradespeople. Mike Lenord head of the Get Britain Building campaign talks about the potential effects of Brexit on the industry. Engineer Euan Kirrage joins Clive with his invention the ‘Site Shield’ which aims to protect plant machinery and vans safe from theft. Micheal Brookman from Vivalda speaks to Clive about all things cladding and the recent rise in its popularity. Band of Builders trustee Ellen Manning talks about the fantastic work that BOB are doing and how you can get involved, finally Bundy Electrical, The Blonde Brickie and Dan from the Job & Knock Podcast all feature in Knowing Me Knowing You. Enjoy.

Fri, October 16, 2020

12. Clive speaks to The FMB, Changing Streams, Kieran Gething, Leggy the Plumber and many more.

Another packed week on The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio, you can catch the full show Monday to Thursday 1-4 on Fix Radio. In this weeks podcast Clive spoke to Lulu Shooter from The FMB about green home grants and trust-mark accreditation, he went green with Dr Wendy Jones from Changing Streams and inventor of The KBriq professor Gabriela Medero. Clive also questioned the inventor of the robot brick layer David Longbottom and Imagine juggling a professional boxing career with running a building company, Clive caught up with Kieran Gething who does just that. Leggy The Plumber and our very own Andy Cam join Clive in Knowing Me Knowing You this week.Enjoy.

Thu, October 08, 2020

11. Clive speaks to HMRC, The Screwfix Top Tradeserson 2020, Craig Phillips and Hattie Hasan

This week Clive launched a new show with extended hours, you can catch the full Clive Holland show Monday to Thursday 1-4 on Fix Radio. In this weeks podcast, Clive speaks to Jacquetta Brown from HMRC, The Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2020 Sean Matthews, friend of the show Craig Phillips talking all things green and Hattie Hasan who has launched a Tradeswomens registrar. Enjoy.

Fri, August 21, 2020

10. Clive speaks with Nigel Howell AKA The Hod Farther

There are some amazing people in our industry and none more so than Nigel Howell, who takes on grueling mountain climbs and marathons all while carrying a hod on his shoulder to raise money for charity.

Fri, July 31, 2020

9. Clive speaks with Julian Perryman

In May during lock down Clive caught up with Jules Perryman from DIY SOS. They talk about how he got into working on the program, his close friendship with Chris Frediani and Clive puts some questions from the rest of the SOS team to Jules.

Sun, July 19, 2020

8. Clive speaks with Gabrielle Blackman

In May during lock down Clive caught up with Gabrielle Blackman interior designer from DIY SOS. They talk about some of the best projects on SOS plus what its like working on site with the rest of the SOS crew.

Thu, July 09, 2020

7. Clive speaks with Mark Millar

In May during lock down Clive caught up with Mark Millar from DIY SOS. They talk about how he started off as a carpenter, but now project manages all the DIY SOS projects.

Sun, June 28, 2020

6. Clive speaks with Billy Byrne

In May during lock down Clive caught up with Billy Byrne from DIY SOS. They talk about Billy's vast history traveling the world being an electrician, how he became involved with DIY SOS plus how he got the nickname The Prince Of Darkness.

Thu, June 18, 2020

5. Clive speaks with Chris Frediani

In May during lock down Clive caught up with Chris Frediani from DIY SOS. They talk about how successful the show has been, how Chris got into TV work and his love of plastering.

Fri, June 05, 2020

4. Clive speaks with Charlie Mullins

In April just after the UK went into lock down Clive caught up with Charlie Mullins founder of Pimlico Plumbers. They talk about where it all started 40 years ago and how they were operating during the pandemic.

Fri, May 29, 2020

3. Clive speaks with George Clarke

In March Just before the UK went into lock down Clive caught up with English architect, television presenter, lecturer and writer, best known for his work on the Channel 4 programmes The Home Show, The Restoration Man and George Clarke's Amazing Spaces, George Clarke.

Wed, May 20, 2020

2. Clive speaks with Craig Phillips

In March Just before the UK went into lock down Clive caught up with Big Brother 1 winner and fellow building aficionado Craig Phillips.

Thu, May 07, 2020

1. Clive speaks with Tommy Walsh

In March just before the UK went into lock down Clive caught up with fellow building aficionado Tommy Walsh formally of Ground Force.