The Clive Holland Show
Clive Holland sets out to entertain and inform the hard working tradespeople of Britain only on Fix Radio. He's the big guy with a big personality.
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Clive's Christmas Card Delivery Service!
Thursday, 19 December 2024
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!
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Have you been scammed?
Wednesday, 18 December 2024
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!
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We need more Women!
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
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!
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Are you owed any money?
Monday, 16 December 2024
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!
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Is AI Stealing Your Job!?
Wednesday, 11 December 2024
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 Co...
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Do You Plan To Grow Your Business and How!?
Tuesday, 10 December 2024
A lot of tradespeople are business owners, who may want to expand but don’t quite know where tostart. 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!
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When Are You Putting Down The Tools For Christmas!?
Monday, 9 December 2024
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!
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Who's coming to your Christmas do?
Thursday, 5 December 2024
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?
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How Do You Maintain Health and Wellbeing!?
Wednesday, 4 December 2024
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...
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Will Inflation Increase Material Costs In The New Year!?
Tuesday, 3 December 2024
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!
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What Are You Investing In Next Year!?
Monday, 2 December 2024
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!
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Who should replace Gary Lineker on Match of The Day?
Thursday, 28 November 2024
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?!
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What impact will the budget have on your business?
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
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.
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Everyday is a School Day!
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
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?!
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How's work looking for 2025?
Monday, 25 November 2024
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!
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Is It Too Early For Christmas Celebrations!?
Thursday, 21 November 2024
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!
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Your Best Work in 2024!
Wednesday, 20 November 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 bestmessages that we received - enjoy!
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Are You Doing Any More Training!?
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
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!
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What's The Worst Mistake You've Made On The Job!?
Monday, 18 November 2024
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 ...
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You Spend HOW Much Time On Your Phone!?
Thursday, 14 November 2024
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!
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Your Fondest Memories From Being An Apprentice!
Wednesday, 13 November 2024
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...
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White Lies You've Told Customers!!
Tuesday, 12 November 2024
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!
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How Are Your Material Cost Negotiating Skills?
Monday, 11 November 2024
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!
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What Are Your Non-Negotiables?
Thursday, 7 November 2024
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!
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How Long Do You Spend Stuck In Traffic?!
Wednesday, 6 November 2024
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!
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It's Movember! Are You Growing a Tache?
Tuesday, 5 November 2024
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!
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When There's a Problem, Who Do You Call?!
Monday, 4 November 2024
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!
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It's a Halloween Special!
Thursday, 31 October 2024
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!
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Why Are So Many People Failing Construction Courses?!
Tuesday, 29 October 2024
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!
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Are You Putting Your Prices Up Next Year?
Monday, 28 October 2024
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!
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