The Ignition Podcast

Episode Description
In this episode of the Ignition Podcast, Harry Phypers interviews Tom Jaconelli, 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 Discussed
Tom's entry into Romans International
The evolution of the car dealership into a luxury brand
Insights into the luxury car market and 2025 investment tips
Managing personal and professional life as a family business leader
The emotional and artistic connection to cars

Time-Stamps
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Tom’s Early Life
03:00 Discovering Passion for Cars
05:30 Joining Romans International by Chance
07:45 Challenges of a Family Business
10:00 Marketing Transformation
12:30 Getting Into Buying and Selling Cars
15:00 Car Buying Trends in 2025
18:00 Advice for First-Time Buyers and Investors
21:00 What Sets Romans Apart
25:00 Tom’s Personal Favorites
28:30 Future of Romans International
31:00 Balancing Business and Family
34:00 Tom’s Personal Garage
37:00 Rapid-Fire Questions

Key Takeaways
Buy 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 Resources
Romans International Website
Follow Romans International on Instagram
Connect with Harry Phypers on LinkedIn
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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.
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HOST: Harry Phypers
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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!
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HOST: Harry Phypers

Timeline:
00:00 – Introduction
02:00 – Simon’s story: From homelessness to entrepreneur
05:30 – Why hard work isn’t the key to success
09:45 – The importance of taking risks in business
12:30 – How having no money can be an advantage
16:00 – Simon’s final advice for young entrepreneurs
18:00 – Wrap-up

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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/@pwuftalkscars
Follow Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pwuftalkscars/?hl=en
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HOST: Harry Phypers
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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.

Jamie

Jamie's Photos
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HOST: Harry Phypers
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