Episodes
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 th...
Going into the new year, inflation may have a large influence on the price of materials, and other coststhat 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!Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fix...
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!Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co....
Today on Light Hearted Thursday, Clive was asking who should replace Gary Lineker when he leaves the Match Of The Day hotseat! Hear what George from GM Joinery had to say, plus the Pub Lunch Quiz - did you get your 6 points?! Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/
It was a busy one today! We were talking about how the rise in Employers National Insurance Contributions and the Minimum Wage are going to impact your business! We wanted to know if it's stopping you from hiring extra staff, especially apprentices, or whether you’re having to put your prices up to cover the increased costs? We had Scott Mullins from WEFIX on the show, Andy Pendergast from the GMB Union featured too, as well as the Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith MP and Clive Jones MP - the Trade Spokesperson from the Liberal Democrats.Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12...
Today on the show we asked what have you learnt on the job that has stuck with you! We wanted to know if it was recent or something you picked up some time ago.Joining us was Todd Glister as well as Tom from Gardenscape. Plus as always Clive has the Pub Lunch Quiz - did you get a full house?! Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/
As this year slowly comes to a close, I want to hear about what work is looking like for you going into the start of the new year! We were joined by friends of the show including Damien Walters and Nick Bundy! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points as well as the very best messages that we received - enjoy! Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/
Today it’s Lighthearted Thursday, and as it’s getting colder we’re also nearing the holiday season! Sotoday 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!Catch Clive On Fix Rad...
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 bestmessages that we received - enjoy!Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/
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 bestmessages that we received - enjoy!Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/
We’re all human and we all make mistakes, and as Winston Churchill once said, “Success consists ofgoing from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” So today I want to know about the worstmistake you’ve made on the job, and whether you rectified it and how? I was joined by good friends ofthe 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 ...
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 bestmessages that we received - enjoy!Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/
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 re...
We’re all guilty of telling white lies to get out of sticky situations, or to save ourselves or others fromfeeling 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!Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Rad...
Material costs can be a huge burden when it comes to getting your jobs done, and sometimesnegotiating prices is an essential part of working in the trade. So today I wanted to know about yournegotiating 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!Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/
It'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! Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/
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! Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/
It'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! Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/
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! Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/
It'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! Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/
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! Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/
It 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! Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/
It was a 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! Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/
It'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! Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/
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! Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio...
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. Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/
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. Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/
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. Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/
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.Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/
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.Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/