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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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27:51

Debt Collection - How you make customers pay up!

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/07/22

Today on the show we were delving into debt, And with 81% of tradespeople being expected to be chasing debt this is no small issue and is causing serious harm to both tradespeople and their businesses. So today we wanted to know if you’re chasing debt and if so how it's affected you and what you think needs to be done to better protect tradespeople! We were joined by Pete Beaumont and Dan Tempest who gave advice on preventing debt in the first place. Plus there's also the pub lunch quiz and you’ll

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28:56

Dyslexia in the trades - Superpower or Saboteur?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/07/21

Today was all about exploring how neurodiversity affects those working in the trade. It is estimated that over twenty thousand people within the construction industry have dyslexia and for these tradies this can bring additional challenges and advantages when running a business in the trade. So today we want to know if you have any neurodiversities that help or hinder your work and if so, How so! We spoke to Dave Smith from Condense Pro and John Cruickshank about how Dyslexia affects their work

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10:07

Which holiday location would you NEVER return to?!

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/07/17

Today it was lighthearted Thursday and we were talking holiday horror stories! We heard tales of horific hotels to revolting restraunts from the places you wouldnt go back to even if someone paid you!!!Plus theres also the Pub Lunch Quiz and you will hear the very best messages we recived.

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28:33

Bad Reviews - How should you deal with them?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/07/16

Join Clive as he explores todays topic - Bad reviews! We found out how you shoudl handle them and if theres what you can do to prevent them for hurting your buisness. We heard brilliant insights from Craig Wilkinson and Jen the decorator.Plus you'll also hear the best messages we recviced and theres the Pub Lunch Quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points!

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24:28

Who was your most famous client?!

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/07/15

Today we spoke about famous clients, The celebritys, Infulencers, National Treasures and Reginal Trinkets that you have worked for. We wanted to know how they treated you, Did they offer you a drink?, Was it any good? Were they a hands on client? or did they charge you a celebrity tax?We heard some fantastic storys from freinds of the show Steave Gray and Andy Bantock. Plus theres the Pub Lunch Quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points and you'll hear the very best messages we recived!!!

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30:06

Which Kit Are You Always Losing?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/07/14

Today is National Tape Measure Day and we discussed the times where you’ve forgotten one of the most important tools you could have as a tradesperson. Whether it’s been misplaced on one of your building sites, or didn’t pack it in your tool bag before you left for a day on the tools. We spoke to Alice Illidge of Little Miss Heating and Plumbing and Air Con Ryan, plus we enjoyed lots of your messages, and of course your chance to bag yourself six points in today’s Pub Lunch Quiz. Enjoy!

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26:37

What's The Most Expensive Thing You've Broken?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/07/10

Today on the show, we asked: what’s the most expensive thing you’ve ever broken in a client’s home? From smashed appliances to shattered heirlooms, the stories came in thick and fast — and some of them made us wince! We also took a small break to chat to Kieran Ondrak about some amazing fundraising he’s been doing! Plus, there’s the Pub Lunch Quiz and your messages from the site. Enjoy!

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35:06

Job Delays: Do You Stay Or Move On?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/07/09

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!

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38:32

Do You Take Hearing Protection On-Site Seriously?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/07/08

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!

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28:47

Are The Materials You Buy Doing You Justice?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/07/07

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

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30:09

LIVE From Wickes in Moor Allerton - Tool Theft: Are...

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/07/03

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

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28:37

Jobs We'd Do Differently or Happily Do Again

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/07/02

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

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30:49

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

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/07/01

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!

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32:49

Halfway Through the Year: How's Your Business...

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/06/30

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

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19:20

Lighthearted Thursday: What's In Your Tool Box?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/06/26

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!

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30:38

Closing the Skills Gap: What Should Be Done?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/06/25

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!

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33:07

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

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/06/24

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

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31:36

Is Hot Weather Ideal To Work In?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/06/23

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!

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16:13

Do You Have Any Furry Friends on Site?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/06/19

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!

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38:46

Van Insurance: How Much Are You Spending?

The Clive Holland Show on Fix Radio ·

2025/06/18

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

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