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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Episodes
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Dream Trade Inventions!?
Thursday, 3 October 2024
Today was Lighthearted Thursday, and Chance wanted to know what your dream invention would be, that would make working in your trade so much easier! 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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Biggest Headaches Running Your Own Business!?
Wednesday, 2 October 2024
It can be very stressful to run your own business as a tradesperson, so today Chance wanted to know about the biggest headaches you experience as business owners working in the trade, and what exists to take some of these pressures away. I was joined by friend of the show Liam Cassidy from LA Joinery and Building Ltd and Dan Rowe from ToolTime's UK Operation!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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Biggest Customer Pet Peeves!?
Monday, 30 September 2024
We all know there’s daily struggles that come with dealing with customers - so today Chance wanted to know all about your customer grievances - what are your major client pet peeves?He was joined by friends of the show, 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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What Was The Last Thing You Broke!?
Thursday, 26 September 2024
According to Curry’s, on average we break £300 worth of kit a year! So today on Lighthearted Thursday, Clive wanted to know about the last thing you broke, and just how bad was it!?He was joined by friends of the show, plus there’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points as well as the verybest messages that we received - enjoy!
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Are You Secure If You Suddenly Become Unfit To Work!?
Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Being self-employed can put you at financial risk, especially if you suddenly became unfit to do your job. Because of this, insurance can be a very dependable and worthwhile investment to ensure financial stability - so today Clive discussed how you’d secure your income if you became unfit for work, and if you have or would consider getting Wage Insurance. He was joined by guests, including Carpenter, Jack Davies, and insurance experts from Go Protect Me. 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 Do You Achieve a Work Life Balance?!
Tuesday, 24 September 2024
Sometimes it's like juggling sand under water, today Clive was asking how you achieve a positive work life balance.He was joined by plumbers Sam Blakeney and Steve Gray to talk about their experience.There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points.
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Did Your Parents Want You To Go Into a Trade?!
Monday, 23 September 2024
40% of young people feel like there's a stigma attached to working in a trade, so today Clive was asking what we can do to change that perception.He was joined by Max from Gardenscape and Kimmy The Sparks to talk about their experience.There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points.
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It's National Tradesperson Day!
Thursday, 19 September 2024
It's National Tradesperson Day tomorrow (Sep 20th) and so today Clive was asking what's the best part of working in the trade?He was joined by Tom Windle from Gardenscape.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's The End Of The Year Looking Like For Your Business!?
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
As we’re entering the final quarter of the year, today Clive asked to hear how your business has been this year compared to last, and what the final quarter is looking like for you!He was joined by guests Jack Auletta from building firm Jack Auletta Ltd, and Tyrone Williams from Tyrone Williams property services,who told us about what their final quarter looks like!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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Should Trades Have Protected Status?
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
Today Clive is asking if trades should have protected status on their titles in the same way a doctor does.He was joined by Alan Wilson from Select and Brian Berry the CEO of The Federation of Master Builders.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 DIY Disasters Affecting Your Business?!
Monday, 16 September 2024
Surely it can't be that hard ... can it? Today Clive is asking how DIY disasters are affecting your business.He was joined by Todd Von Joel of The Painting and Decorating Show, and John Cruickshank from Cruickshank Plumbing and Heating.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's the Luckiest Thing To Happen To You On The Job?
Thursday, 12 September 2024
It's Friday the 13th tomorrow so today Clive is asking what's the luckiest thing to happen to you on site?He was joined by decorator Wayne de Wet.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 Do We Build Trust In The Trade?
Wednesday, 11 September 2024
Is the answer social media? or is it simply doing a good job. Today Clive is asking how we build trust in the trade.He was joined by Nick Bundy from Nick Bundy Electrical, James Laurence from Plumber Parts and Dave Finnegan from Elwood Enterprises.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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Pot Holes, Are They Getting Worse?!
Monday, 9 September 2024
The bane of every drivers life, the dreaded pot hole. Today Clive is asking have they gotten worse and what can be done about them? He was joined by David "Mr Pot Hole" Newcombe and Vince Crane, former AA Patroleman of The Year. 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 Is The Best Trade Innovation?
Wednesday, 4 September 2024
Is it a tool? a technique? or something more obscure ... today Clive is asking what's the best innovation in your trade over the past 5 years? He was joined by John Roberts of The Landscaping Show, Tood Vonn Joel of The Painting and Decorating Show and Mike Jones from Panelling Perfect.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 Is Social Media Affecting Your Business?!
Tuesday, 3 September 2024
Are you a computer whizz or a digital dunce? Social media is more prevelant than ever in the trade, so today Clive is asking how it affects your business. He was joined by Liam McGinley, Pixie from Pixie Heating and Andy Cam from The Plumbing and Heating Show.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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Online Scams On The Rise?!
Monday, 2 September 2024
They're everywhere but do you know how to spot them? According to recent research online scams are on the rise and tradespeople could be disproportionally targetted. So today Clive is asking how we can keep ourselves safe.He was joined by Simon Williams from RAC and Jonny Bonell from NFU Mutual.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's Your Favourite Weekend Tune?!
Thursday, 29 August 2024
It's Lighthearted Thursday again and this time Clive wants to know your favourite song that gets you ready for the weekend after a long week on site.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's Delaying Your Job?!
Wednesday, 28 August 2024
It could be the weather, parking, waiting for materials or a million other reasons, tradespeople are extremely prone to delays. So today Clive asked you - What's delaying you on the job?He was joined by various tradies who shared their experiences, including Paul Underwood from Underwood Carpentry and Joinery, Tom from Gardenscape and joirnery specialist Mark Marlow.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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Low Traffic Neighbourhoods!
Tuesday, 27 August 2024
Low traffic neighbourhoods and low emission zones are schemes that have been implemented with the intention of reducing emissions and boosting sustainable living.....but at what price? These plans have a massive impact on the trade, so today Clive asked you - How do low traffic neighbourhoods impact your work?He was joined by various tradies who shared their experiences with these schemes, including Sean Matthews from S.M. Carpentry Caerphilly, Alex Burman AKA The Valley Viking from Errioc Carpentry Ltd, and Liam Cassidy from LA Joinery & Building Ltd!There’s also the pub lunch quiz for you...
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Your Perfect Day In The Trade!
Thursday, 22 August 2024
Today was Lighthearted Thursday, so Clive asked to hear all about what your perfect day in the trade would look like! 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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What's Happened To The Quality and Price of Materials!?
Wednesday, 21 August 2024
Ensuring you use good quality materials is a vital part of doing your job in the trade, so today Clivev talked about the drop we’ve seen in the standard of materials, partnered with increased prices!He was joined by a number of guests, including John Newcomb, the Chief Executive Officer at Builders Merchants Federation Ltd, Danny Webb also known as Sparky Milan, and Liam McGinley from McGinley’s CC!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 Is Going On With Fuel Prices!?
Tuesday, 20 August 2024
Most tradespeople move around by van, using their own money to pay for fuel in order to get from jobto job. So today, Clive discussed the increasing fuel prices, and the impact they’ve had on your profitmargin, and how you price jobs.He was joined by some guests, including Carpenter Stuart Roach, andSimon Williams from The RAC, who shared more about the increase in fuel prices, and what they’re predicted to look like moving forward! There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6points as well as the very best messages that we received - enjoy!
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What's Your Experience with Working Alone?
Monday, 19 August 2024
A lot of tradies spend their day working alone, which can’t always be easy.So today Clive asked, do you work by yourself, and if you do, how do you find it? He was joined by friends of the show to give us their thoughts, including Ry from RWC Plastering, and Scott from Bro’s Carpentry!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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Which Trade Is The Funniest!?
Thursday, 15 August 2024
Tomorrow it’s National tell a joke day, so today on Lighthearted Thursday Clive wanted to know - Who's the biggest joker on site and which trade is the funniest and why? 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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How Do You Manage Your Finances Working In Trade?
Wednesday, 14 August 2024
It’s National Financial Awareness Day, so today we talked about all things money management! Clive wanted to know if you’re on top of your finances, and how you manage them when running a business? He was joined by some friends of the show, including Craig Wilkinson, and Danny Madden!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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Do We Need More Skills Training For Young People?!
Tuesday, 13 August 2024
With the huge ongoing skills shortage, it’s vital that more young people feel encouraged to get on thetools!Today we’ll be discussing whether training is both good and available enough to young people, to encourage them to get into the trades. We were joined by many guests on today's show, including Julie Fisher, the Interim UK CEO for Simply Business, who shared data on the skills shortage, and Kirsty Evans - Executive Principal for the National Construction College who discussed training opportunities.There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points as well as the...
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The Worst Jobs You've Been On!
Monday, 12 August 2024
It’s no secret that working in trade leaves us facing situations we never expected to find ourselves in. So today Clive wanted to know all about the worst jobs you’ve ever been called on to do, and how those experiences changed what jobs you took moving forward! We were joined by friends of the show to share their stories, including Steve Gray from Steve Gray Gas Services, and Electrical trainer Adrian Davey.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 Trade Would Come Out On Top At The Trade Olympics?!
Thursday, 8 August 2024
With the Olympics on at the moment, today Clive wanted to know what sport you’re now an armchairexpert in + if there was a trade Olympics, what trade would come out on top on and why!?There’s also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab yourself 6 points as well as the very best messages that wereceived - enjoy!
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Is Enough Being Done To Tackle Tool Theft!?
Wednesday, 7 August 2024
Tool theft is one of the biggest issues faced by the trade, and it’s gradually being taken more seriously by the police, with growing innovations being created to help combat the ongoing issue. Today we discussed how tool theft is being addressed to avoid the issue continuing the way it has been for far too long. We were joined by various guests, including Manu Schmidt, Milwaukee’s Tools Spokesperson, and Shaoib Awan from The Gas Expert 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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