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Secrets of the Luxury Car World | Tom Jaconelli on Selling to the Top 1%
Episode DescriptionIn this episode of the Ignition Podcast, Harry Phypers interviews Tom Giaconelli, Managing Director of Romans International, one of the most prestigious luxury car dealerships in the world. Tom shares his unique journey from a non-car enthusiast to becoming a pivotal force in the luxury car market. From helping his father’s business during tough times to revolutionizing its marketing and operations, Tom provides fascinating insights into working with the top 1%, making smart car investments, and running a family business.Topics DiscussedTom's entry into Romans InternationalThe evolution of the car dealership into a luxury brandInsights into the luxury car market and 2025 investment tipsManaging personal and professional life as a family business leaderThe emotional and artistic connection to carsTime-Stamps00:00 Introduction01:30 Tom’s Early Life03:00 Discovering Passion for Cars05:30 Joining Romans International by Chance07:45 Challenges of a Family Business10:00 Marketing Transformation12:30 Getting Into Buying and Selling Cars15:00 Car Buying Trends in 202518:00 Advice for First-Time Buyers and Investors21:00 What Sets Romans Apart25:00 Tom’s Personal Favorites28:30 Future of Romans International31:00 Balancing Business and Family34:00 Tom’s Personal Garage37:00 Rapid-Fire QuestionsKey TakeawaysBuy What You Love: Investment in cars should be passion-driven first, profit-driven second.Marketing Matters: The importance of digital transformation in modern luxury sales.Focus on Excellence: Romans’ success comes from curating only the best cars with premium specs.Family Business Dynamics: Challenges and opportunities of working in a family-owned company.Links and ResourcesRomans International WebsiteFollow Romans International on InstagramConnect with Harry Phypers on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bob Laishley | Caterham Cars - Apprentice to CEO
CEO of Caterham Bob Laishley is on this extraordinary episode of The Ignition Podcast.From Apprentice to CEO, Bob's career isn't one of flash glamour and fame. Bob is as humble as they come he's probably the same guy from the midlands who wanted to work hard, do right by his employer and get the job done.No, pretending to be someone he's not, Bob is a true salt-of-the-earth guy who happened to end up at the right place at the right time.--------------------HOST: Harry PhypersAn Episode you'll LOVE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1J8vgIkpduuoXx2u5nRb2N?si=4d7025ccef134bd9Follow us!Website: https://www.ignitionpod.comInstagram: @the.ignition.podcastTik Tok: @ignition_podcastContact me: [email protected] a good time? Leave us a review—even one sentence helps! Please post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram and tag us so I can thank you personally!SUPPORT THE PODCAST - Buy me a coffee and help me make every episode as good as you deserve. (im also addicted to caffeine to it will help)As always, thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Simon Squibb | Homeless to Helping Millions
In this brief but powerful episode of The Ignition Podcast, we chat with Simon Squibb, a visionary entrepreneur who turned his struggle into a mission to help others. Kicked out of his home at 15, Simon has gone from surviving the streets to building and selling multi-million-pound businesses. Now, he’s focused on helping 10 million people start their ventures, without charging a penny. Simon breaks down the misconceptions around “hard work,” the importance of risk, and why you don’t need money to start a business—just a clear purpose. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or just looking for some life-changing advice, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!--------------------HOST: Harry PhypersTimeline:00:00 – Introduction02:00 – Simon’s story: From homelessness to entrepreneur05:30 – Why hard work isn’t the key to success09:45 – The importance of taking risks in business12:30 – How having no money can be an advantage16:00 – Simon’s final advice for young entrepreneurs18:00 – Wrap-upAn Episode you'll LOVE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1J8vgIkpduuoXx2u5nRb2N?si=4d7025ccef134bd9Follow us!Website: https://www.ignitionpod.comInstagram: @the.ignition.podcastTik Tok: @ignition_podcastContact me: [email protected] a good time? Leave us a review—even one sentence helps! Please post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram and tag us so I can thank you personally!SUPPORT THE PODCAST - Buy me a coffeeAs always, thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pwuf talks cars | 2 Million Followers in 1 Year and this is how he did it.
Pwuf talks about cars on The Ignition podcast. If you like cars and are on social media, you have seen Max doing his thing on camera. But how does someone with no prior social presence or connections in the car world go from taking videos on the street to sitting in multi-million-pound cars and going to events worldwide? In his first-ever podcast, Pwuf Talks Cars, aka Maximilian Chester, he discusses how, only just after leaving University, he became a household name on phones all over the world.Follow Max on Tiktok:https://www.tiktok.com/@pwuftalkscarsFollow Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pwuftalkscars/?hl=en--------------------HOST: Harry PhypersAn Episode you'll LOVE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1J8vgIkpduuoXx2u5nRb2N?si=4d7025ccef134bd9Follow us!Website: https://www.ignitionpod.comInstagram: @the.ignition.podcastTik Tok: @ignition_podcastContact me: [email protected] a good time? Leave us a review—even one sentence helps! Please post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram and tag us so I can thank you personally!SUPPORT THE PODCAST - Buy me a coffeeAs always, thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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TOYOTA was my first client at only 17! | Jamie Bufton - Photographer
Jamie started at his local hill climb, Shelsey Walsh; he realised that taking photos for drivers was an opportunity to cover the cost of his ticket; from that point onwards, Jamie has been using his sense of problem-solving and people skills to climb the career ladder from a young age. At only 18, Jamie realises that his confidence in himself around people is the biggest asset, not the camera and lenses he has, but his words and work speak for themself. Working for companies like Toyota, Audi, and Land Rover Classic and travelling the world already, Jamie has one hell of a headstart in the world of freelance photography. JamieJamie's Photos--------------------HOST: Harry PhypersAn Episode you'll LOVE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1J8vgIkpduuoXx2u5nRb2N?si=4d7025ccef134bd9Thank you to our sponsors:Takona: Ignition10 - 10% off sitewideHUEL - get 10% off, a freeshaker and t-shirtFollow us!Website: https://www.ignitionpod.comInstagram: @the.ignition.podcastTik Tok: @ignition_podcastContact me: [email protected] a good time? Leave us a review—even one sentence helps! Please post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram and tag us so I can thank you personally!SUPPORT THE PODCAST - Buy me a coffeeAs always, thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Ignition podcast is about cars and following your passion; it asks questions of CEOs, racing drivers, engineers, content creators, and everyone in between. Join Host Harry Phypers as he finds out from his guests what they've done to get to where they are today, the lessons learnt, how they navigated their careers and what it is they enjoy most about the life they live.I hope you enjoy the episodes, and thank you for listening! If you love all things cars, this podcast is for you.Please rate and review the podcast on this platform. I would love to know your thoughts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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