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The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio

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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32:05

Immigration - does it help or hinder the industry?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/05/19

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

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12:19

Ultimate Trade Football XI: Picking Your Dream Team

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/05/18

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!

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31:48

Is the Government Doing Enough for Renewables?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/05/14

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

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48:23

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

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/05/13

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

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34:24

When Is The Right Time To Expand Your Business?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/05/12

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

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8:00

What's The Weather Like Where You Are Today?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/05/08

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!

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30:20

How Much Do You Spend to Secure Your Van?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/05/07

Tool theft continues to hit the trades hard, with over 11,200 vans stolen in the UK last year alone. Weasked: 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

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27:51

How Do You Put Together Your Estimates?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/05/06

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

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10:53

Create A National Tradesperson Day Off

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/05/01

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?

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30:11

Make Sure You Wear Suncream On Site!

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/04/30

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

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30:14

How To Make Clients Pay Invoices On Time

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/04/29

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 onaverage £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

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29:52

Ban on Fake Reviews

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/04/28

Fake Reviews are a plague in our industry - They can make a cowboy look just as good as you to acustomer 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

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8:34

Best bit about your year?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/04/24

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.

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37:39

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

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/04/23

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

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28:14

What's Your Profit Margin??

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/04/22

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

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10:13

Which bill do you hate paying the most?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/04/17

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.

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18:22

Diesel vans till 2035... Win or worry?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/04/16

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

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20:09

Bank Holidays... Do you work or not?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/04/15

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

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39:35

You Can Help Stop Tool Theft!

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/04/14

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

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11:58

Trade Superheroes

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/04/10

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

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