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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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8:25

The Biggest Workplace Frustrations!

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/10/02

Today it was Lighthearted Thursday, where we like to have a laugh, so today I wanted to know what your biggest workplace frustration is! Is it something clients do? A stupid site rule? Or maybe a colleague is trying to mess with the Radio? We heard great responses from across the country. Plus, there's also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to bag 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/

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18:04

Building Relationships With Younger Customers.

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/10/01

When working in the trades having a good relationship with the client can make all the difference. However, some relationships can be harder to build than others, particularly those with the younger generation. Research shows that those under 35 are likely to steer clear of casual conversation and are also the least likely to offer drinks and even let the tradesperson use the toilet. So today I want to know how do you build relationships with younger customers? Do you try to start the conversation

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19:53

What are your prices doing?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/09/30

Research states that 50% of plumbers have increased their prices, while the average fitting price has fallen by 10%. So today I wanted to know what you’re doing with your prices. Are they moving? And how do you know when to adjust them? We spoke to kitchen fitter Reece Stewart and Plumber James Lawrence to hear how they have been tackling pricing. Plus, there's the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points, and you’ll hear all the best messages we received.Catch Clive On Fix Radio

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37:52

Prostate Cancer - Why Should You Get Checked?!

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/09/29

Prostate cancer affects 1 in 8 white men and 1 in 4 black men, killing 12,000 every year – yet it remains the most common cancer without a national screening programme.So today we were raising awareness for prostate cancer.I wanted to find out what the signs are and share why it's so important we’re aware of it!We were joined by Errol McKellar NBE and Chris Powell NBE to hear why it's so important that we all understand what Prostate Cancer is and why you should get checked!Plus, there's the pub

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10:31

The Best Van Stories!

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/09/25

Today it was lighthearted Thursday, and with Ford Transit turning 60 today! I wanted you’re best van stories.Is it a core memory from your first van? A weird thing you keep in your glove box? Or something else! We heard great responses from across the country. Plus, there's also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to bag 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/

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29:15

How Do We Get More Women Into The Trades!

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/09/24

Last week, the CITB announced the Top 100 most influential women in construction. However, with just 15% of the construction industry made up of women and less than 2% in the skilled trades, Today I wanted to tackle the big question of how do we get more women into our industry?In order to close the skills gap and meet the housing targets, it's vital that women and girls start to show interest in and begin careers within our industry. But how do we increase the appeal?We spoke to Apprentice Connie

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23:19

The CITB Training Fund Is Gone . . . Will The Skills...

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/09/23

Today, we were discussing the plans to reduce the CITB’s Training Fund.For many businesses, the fund is vital to grow their teams and improve their skills. However, the fund is being replaced by short-term training schemes that require employers to pay 30% of the cost! Today, I wanted to discuss the effect this could have on our industry. Is it a good move to upskill the industry as quickly as possible? Or will it just increase the skills gap and result in substandard work? We spoke to Deb Madden

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18:05

The Seasons Are Changing - How Does It Affect You?!

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/09/22

As summer comes to a close and winter approaches quickly, I wanted to discuss how the changing seasons can affect your business today. Is your workload changing? Are you having to adjust the way in which you work? Does the cooler weather help you or is the rain making your work take longer? We were joined by Brickie Charlie Collison and Landscaper Jamie Johnson to discuss the seasons and work! Plus, there's the pub lunch quiz and you’ll hear all the best messages we received.Catch Clive On Fix

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12:35

What Do You Always Forget?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/09/18

Today it was a lighthearted Thursday, where we like to have a laugh, so today I wanted to know what you always forget. Is it your Keys? Could it be a tool? Is it the client's name? Or maybe it's where your latest job actually is?We heard great responses from across the country. Plus, there's also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to bag 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/

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29:57

Tool Theft - Are We Close To Reducing It?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/09/17

Earlier this month, Amada Martin announced that Labour's new sentencing Bill 2025 would change how the courts view tool theft. This means that when sentencing thieves, courts will take into account the full impact of tool theft, including lost livelihoods, business disruption and mental health impacts. Additionally, sentences will supposedly be more brutal and heavily restrict the freedoms of those on community sentences. So today I wanted to discuss tool theft once again. I wanted to find out

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23:35

Would you call out bad work or dangerous practices?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/09/16

Today, The Big Man discusses whistleblowers. Our industry is plagued with cowboys who cut corners to save money, and a recent case highlights the risks of speaking out. A groundworks boss spent nine years in a legal battle after a gagging order was used to stop him from raising health and safety concerns. He eventually won over £500,000, but at a huge personal cost. So, would you blow the whistle on dangerous work? Does doing the right thing outweigh the risk? We hear from a family left in an unsafe

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27:23

You Could Save A Life - The Importance Of First Aid...

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/09/15

Today, we were discussing First Aid on-site. The official standards state that there must be one first aider on site for every fifty workers, and sites with fewer than five workers don't need an official first aider on site. But is that good enough?Should first aiders be more readily available on site? Plus, what measures do you have in place in case of the unthinkable if you work alone? We were joined by builder Mark Corby and Lisa Sharman from St John Ambulance to talk about why first aid is

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10:58

The Most Useless Tool!!!

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/09/11

Today it's was lighthearted Thursday, where we like to have a laugh, so today I want to hear what you think is the most useless tool on site? Is it some gadget one of the lads has seen on social media, the microwave or even the apprentice!We heard great responses from across the country. Plus, there's also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to bag 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/

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33:28

Suicide Prevention Day - Your Never Alone!

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/09/10

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, so I wanted to check in to see how you’re doing. With construction workers being four times more likely to die by suicide than the national average, we want to let you know you’re not alone and discuss how you could seek help for yourself or even help a friend. Here are some stats to start you off today. On The Tools, recently found that 73% of the country's 2.1 million construction workers have been affected by mental illness and in the last decade, over 7,000

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29:43

How Hot Is Too Hot To Work?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/09/09

As The Met Office confirms that summer 2025 was officially the hottest on record for the United Kingdom, we’re talking about working in that heat! The World Health Organization and the World Meteorological Organization have reported recently that millions of workers are exposed to heat stress, which affects their health, and their performance. They’ve both called for governments, employers, and workers to co-operate to develop adaptation strategies! Closer to home, unions such as GMB and Unite are

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29:27

Would You Fit A Black Box?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/09/08

We’re hearing about plenty of you struggling with increased van insurance costs and this is something we’ve covered a number of times on this show, so today I’m asking - would you have a Black Box installed to your van if it would mean cheaper insurance costs? If not, why not? And do you have any other tips for how to reduce your insurance costs as they seem to spiral every year! I was joined by Pointy Plumber & his Apprentice Grandad as well as insurance expert Gavin Hill from Adrian Flux to

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17:47

Are You Superstitious?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/09/04

Today it was a lighthearted Thursday, and we were discussing superstitions. With our industry being thousands of years old, over the years a lot of superstitions have built up around it! From burying a jar of honey in the deepest part of the foundation to the 5,000-year-old belief that walking under a ladder will give you bad luck, these superstitions are everywhere. So today I wanted to hear if you follow any superstitions or what the most ridiculous ones you've heard on site are!We heard great

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25:44

Drilling Down on Business Jargon!

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/09/03

Today we were talking about business jargon! I wanted to touch base to see if you really think business jargon is the best practice when communicating in the trades. Do you think it brings something to the table, or should the phrase “Drill Down” only be used in relation to the job!? We did a deep dive on the topic and spoke to Maria Coulter and Grant Gundelfinger to see whether it has a place in our industry or if we should phase it out. Plus, we looped in our listeners to see if the ducks were

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31:16

Partnerships - Is Going Into Business With A Mate A...

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/09/02

Today we were talking about Partnerships! According to the Federation of Small Businesses, across all industries, only 6% of small businesses were partnerships. But is there a reason for this, or is it Business's best-kept secret! We spoke to Danny Webb and John Argyl to hear the pros and cons of going into business with a mate. Plus, there's also the pub lunch quiz, and you’ll hear the very best messages we received.Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio

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34:02

Would You Like Your Kids In The Trade?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/09/01

With the kids back at school this month, today I want to ask a very simple question - would you want your kids to study a construction course and then join the trade? If not, why not? I was joined by Peter Roberts and Dan Brown to hear what they think we can expect from the future of construction education. Plus, there's also the pub lunch quiz, and you’ll hear the very best messages we received - Enjoy.Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At

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