Clive Holland's Little Bit Extra on Fix Radio

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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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August 21, 202617 min

Clive Talks Healthy Food and Health Struggles!

This week on Clive's Little Bit Extra, we're taking a deep dive into health, nutrition, and physical recovery on site. Chris White, Romford’s best tiler and one half of the Clocking Off podcast, reveals his Sunday prep secrets—including his hot sauce cheat codes and why he keeps a £30 Tesco microwave in his van with an extension lead so he never has to compromise on site. Mike Hoare from Visage Bathrooms opens up about his five-year battle with a slipped disc, overcoming heavy medication, and how targeted physical rehab, nutrition, and modern recovery science helped him avoid surgery and save his livelihood. Plus, Clive kicks things off with the Pod Lunch Quiz! Subscribe to Clive's Little Bit Extra for more conversations about life in the trades, mental health, wellbeing, construction industry issues, and the topics that matter most to tradespeople across the UK. Catch Clive on Fix Radio weekdays from 12–3. 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/

August 14, 202621 min

How To Be Better? Self-Improvement and Building Trust in the Trades

This week on Clive's Little Bit Extra, we're talking about self-improvement! From pushing your personal limits, to modernising your business image to earn client trust. ⭐️ Connie Pawsey joins Clive as one of the industry’s brightest young stars. She breaks down how she’s constantly upskilling and why stepping out of your comfort zone is the key to carving out your niche. 💅 Clive talks fashion with Michael Walker, founder of RLR Leadwork and Roofing Limited. He shares his journey from a scruffy one-man band to building a fully branded, highly professional team, proving how setting higher standards for your appearance can completely transform your business and reputation. 👉 Subscribe to Clive's Little Bit Extra for more conversations about life in the trades, mental health, wellbeing, construction industry issues, and the topics that matter most to tradespeople across the UK. Catch Clive on Fix Radio weekdays from 12–3. 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/

August 7, 202620 min

Is The UK's Construction Industry Modern Enough?

This week on Clive's Little Bit Extra, we're looking at how the construction industry is modernising-from bringing real-world trade experience into the classroom, to rethinking work-life balance and building client trust in a changing market. 🛠️ Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), breaks down the latest market stats, why a third of homeowners hold back on jobs due to trust, and how smart builders are modernising their business models to focus on quality, mental health, and family time. 🌱 Carly Sidebottom, Assistant Principal at Leeds College of Building, dives into a £6.7m funding boost for trade education, why modern teaching relies on ex-tradespeople on the tools, and how early technical training for 14-year-olds can help future-proof the sector. 👉 Subscribe to Clive's Little Bit Extra for more conversations about life in the trades, mental health, wellbeing, construction industry issues, and the topics that matter most to tradespeople across the UK.Catch Clive on Fix Radio weekdays from 12–3. 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/

July 31, 202617 min

Can Prisoners Save the Construction Industry?

This week on Clive's Little Bit Extra, we're tackling the skillsgap and asking if people who have served their time could join the trade and help us build more houses! 🔨 Ian Cowie joins the show to share his inspirational story of how he went from time inside to owning a large porperty portfolio in the north east which he uses to prioritise local families! 🏠 Plus, Sophie Baker - Director of Prisoner’s Building Homes - explains the scheme, how it all works and gives her verdict on whether initiatives likes this could hold the key to unlocking the massive housing targets that have been set! 👉 Subscribe to Clive's Little Bit Extra for more conversations about life in the trades, mental health, wellbeing, construction industry issues and the topics that matter most to tradespeople across the UK. Catch Clive on Fix Radio weekdays from 12–3. 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/

July 24, 202624 min

From Tool Thieves to Downing Street: Is Your Business Safe?

This week on Clive's Little Bit Extra , we're looking towards the future and asking a crucial question - is the future of UK small businesses in safe hands? From navigating a new Prime Minister in Number 10 to protecting your hard-earned kit from the scum of the earth, we're diving into what it takes for trades to survive and thrive. 🔒 Jack Roberts , the 20-year-old director of Evergreen Grounds, shares his incredible story of starting out at age 14, surviving a devastating workshop burglary that wiped out his tools overnight, how community generosity kept his business afloat, and a crucial warning about insurance fine print every trade needs to hear. 🎨 Plus, award-winning decorator Ashley Woodcock (A. Woodcock Decorators) drops in to give his honest take on living and working under Andy Burnham in Greater Manchester, what trades desperately need from the government right now, and why he's keeping an open mind about the political future. 👉 Subscribe to Clive's Little Bit Extra for more conversations about life in the trades, mental health, wellbeing, construction industry issues and the topics that matter most to tradespeople across the UK. Catch Clive on Fix Radio weekdays from 12–3. 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/

July 17, 202620 min

School's Out, Sun’s Out: How To Not Lose Your Mind This Summer

This week on Clive's Little Bit Extra, we're tackling the heat - from surviving the blistering sun on the job site to keeping your cool when the schools shut down for the summer. 🎨 Heather Isherwood (AKA She Paints Berkshire) joins the show to share her top-tier strategies for juggling full-time trade work with parenting during the chaotic six-week holiday block, why you need to stop comparing yourself to Instagram, and the truth about teacher training days. 😴 Plus, chartered psychologist, and neuroscientist Dr. Lindsay Browning explains the science behind why this sticky summer weather is wrecking your sleep, how it's hitting site productivity, and a genius hot water bottle hack to help you cool down tonight. 👉 Subscribe to Clive's Little Bit Extra for more conversations about life in the trades, mental health, wellbeing, construction industry issues and the topics that matter most to tradespeople across the UK. Catch Clive on Fix Radio weekdays from 12–3. 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/

July 10, 202630 min

The Housing Crisis Is Getting Worse - Can Andy Burnham Change That?

Britain needs more homes, but what's really stopping us from building them? This week on Clive's Little Bit Extra, we unpack the UK's housing crisis and ask whether the government's ambitions can become reality. Following Andy Burnham's announcement to unveil the biggest council housebuilding programme since the postwar period about the future of housebuilding, we hear from Chris Carr of Carr & Carr Builders, who argues that SME builders must play a bigger role if Britain is serious about delivering the next generation of council homes. Plus, architect Andrew Waugh explains how engineered timber and modern methods of construction could transform the way we build - speeding up delivery while reducing environmental impact! Subscribe to Clive's Little Bit Extra and catch Clive Holland weekdays from 12–3pm on Fix Radio. 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/

July 3, 202626 min

Construction Is Changing... Are You Ready?

💙 This week on Clive's Little Bit Extra, we're looking at how the construction industry is evolving, from putting your health first to building a more sustainable future. 🛠️ Liam McGinley from MCAD Drawing Services opens up about the health scares that forced him to rethink the way he works, why he's learning to say no to the odd job, and the importance of finding a better work-life balance in the trades. 🌱 Plus, Joe Jack Williams, Head of Sustainability at Bywater, explains why sustainability is becoming a bigger part of construction, what it means for tradespeople, and how the industry can prepare for the challenges—and opportunities—ahead. 👉 Subscribe to Clive's Little Bit Extra for more conversations about life in the trades, mental health, wellbeing, construction industry issues and the topics that matter most to tradespeople across the UK. Catch Clive on Fix Radio weekdays from 12–3. 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/

June 26, 202615 min

The Other Side To Installer Show...

Chance Litchfield hits the InstallerSHOW in this week's episode of Clive's Little Bit Extra! 🤝 Broadcasting live from the UK's biggest trade event at the NEC Birmingham, we looked beyond the tools, products and freebies to focus on the people, charities and causes making a real difference across the trades. 🎨 Painter and decorator Kevin Jackson joins the show to share his personal story and the challenges he's faced, highlighting the importance of support, understanding and looking out for one another within the industry. 🗺️ Plus, we catch up with the winners of the incredible Race for Change challenge. Victoria and Fiona reveal what it was like being dropped in Budapest with no phones, no flights and no internet, while organiser Jen explains how the fundraising adventure came together and the impact it's had. 👉 Subscribe to Clive's Little Bit Extra for more conversations about life in the trades, inspiring stories, mental health, wellbeing, construction industry issues and the topics that matter most to tradespeople across the UK.Catch the team on Fix Radio weekdays from 12–3. 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/

June 19, 202624 min

Do You Really Know Yourself? ADHD, Neurodiversity & Late Diagnosis

Neurodiversity, ADHD and understanding takes centre stage in this week's episode of Clive’s Little Bit Extra! 🧠 Clive is joined by Ryan Swain, who shares his experience of growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, what led to his diagnosis later in life, and why greater awareness and understanding of neurodiversity can make a huge difference both at work and at home. 💬 Plus, plumber and content creator Sophie Keepence, better known as Plumby Mummy, opens up about her own neurodiversity diagnosis, how it changed her perspective on life, and the simple ways colleagues, friends and family can better support neurodivergent people. ❤️ The topic sparked a big response, with tradespeople sharing personal stories, experiences of raising neurodiverse children, and reminders that everyone experiences the world differently. 👉 Subscribe to Clive’s Little Bit Extra for more conversations about life in the trades, mental health, wellbeing, construction industry issues, and the topics that matter most to tradespeople across the UK. Catch Clive on Fix Radio weekdays from 12–3. 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/