Road To Success with Benedict Fowler

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Nov 2026

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So lets find out how they got to where they are shall we? Benedict Fowler Hosts Road To Success In Our Van Podcast Studios based in the UK and the USA. I carefully select guests based on what i think my audience will enjoy. You can expect to see many guests from the world of Automotive YouTube from the UK and the USA. We also cover Formula one, wider youtube and adventure channels and amazing business owners. I hope you enjoy the show

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November 12, 20261 hr 4 min

The TRUTH About Detailing Cars: Making Thousands a Month & Buying A Supercar Fast!

HERA Black Friday Sale Is NOW LIVE! Get an Extra 15% off with code BEN with already up to 70% off while stocks last! - https://heraclothing.com/collections/mens?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=ben.fowler On this episode of Road To Success, Steve, better known as Geeky Detailing Reviews, explains how he went from landscaping to full-time car detailing and reached more than 140 million Instagram views in a month. He talks about starting at £50 per Reel, signing his first contract with GSF Car Parts and what he looks for when someone tells him they’re stuck at 2,000 followers. Ben and Steve also get into the practical side of detailing, from what paint protection film can actually protect to whether £1,500 car wax makes a visible difference. Plus, Ben tells the story of how green snow foam was mistaken for a coolant leak on his Porsche GT3 RS, and Steve explains why his new R8 needs to earn its keep. Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more exciting content about your favourite shows and celebrities. Hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our latest episodes 👍 Like, Comment, and Share this episode. Join our discussion in the comments section Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ 🔗 Follow Us: Instagram: @Roadtosuccessofficialpodcast @benedictfowler Contact: dan@driventalent.co.uk

October 29, 202658 min

Justin Hawkins On Top Gear, The Ferrari He Should’ve Kept & Getting The Stig’s Approval

Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ Being famous doesn’t mean you’ve made it. Justin Hawkins, frontman of The Darkness, joins us to discuss the reality behind rock star life — from appearing on Top of the Pops while still skint to the creative disagreements and compromises that come with keeping a band together. Justin explains why he rarely listens to his own recordings, why he believes modern music has lost its edge, and how YouTube became a financial necessity when touring stopped. He also revisits his chaotic Top Gear appearances, the Ferrari 328 GTS he regrets selling, and why fulfilment matters more to him than happiness. Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more exciting content about your favourite shows and celebrities. Hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our latest episodes If you're interested in going to see Justin live on tour all links can be found here - https://tinyurl.com/579hp38m 👍 Like, Comment, and Share this episode. Join our discussion in the comments section Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ 🔗 Follow Us: Instagram: @Roadtosuccessofficialpodcast @benedictfowler Contact: dan@driventalent.co.uk

October 26, 20261 hr 10 min

Tom Hartley JNR - World’s Biggest Car Dealer Reveals £250M+ Individual Sales & Relationship With Family In Business

Find out in 60 seconds if YOU are owed money with Refund Club here : http://refundclub.co.uk/rts Tom Hartley Junior joins Ben to reveal what it takes to buy and sell some of the world’s most extraordinary cars. From handling Bernie Ecclestone’s collection to selling a Ferrari to Eric Clapton, Tom shares the stories, relationships and instincts behind a business where individual deals can run into tens of millions.He discusses his £2–2.5 million average sale price, losing £600,000 on a Ferrari, building his new showroom and why keeping a remarkable McLaren collection together mattered more than a quick sale. Tom also opens up about his relationship with his father, the lessons he’s learned from Bernie Ecclestone and why he has no interest in selling his business.Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more exciting content about your favourite shows and celebrities. Hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our latest episodes👍 Like, Comment, and Share this episode. Join our discussion in the comments sectionCheck out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/🔗 Follow Us:Instagram: @Roadtosuccessofficialpodcast@benedictfowlerContact: dan@driventalent.co.uk

October 22, 20261 hr 6 min

The Man Who Owns The F1 Number Plate & How He Got It?! - Afzal Kahn

For 10% off HERA use code “BEN” & this link : https://tidd.ly/4hmwlO5 The man behind Kahn Design, Chelsea Truck Company and the famous F1 number plate joins Ben in the van to reveal the decisions, risks and obsession behind his automotive business. From investing £500,000 into wheel manufacturing to creating the Aston Martin Vengeance, Kahn explains how he built his brands — and why designing something he loves can matter more than making a profit. He shares the story behind buying F1, what he believes it is worth today, and why passing up a McLaren F1 remains his biggest automotive regret. Kahn also gives his account of losing Land Rover supply, shares his unfiltered opinions on modern car design and explains how property helped build his wealth. Beyond the cars, he opens up about family, the personal cost of success and the legacy he wants to leave behind — before revealing plans for a 1,250bhp manual Porsche. Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more exciting content about your favourite shows and celebrities. Hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our latest episodes 👍 Like, Comment, and Share this episode. Join our discussion in the comments section Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ 🔗 Follow Us: Instagram: @Roadtosuccessofficialpodcast @benedictfowler Contact: dan@driventalent.co.uk

October 15, 202659 min

Inside The Secret World Of £3M+ Hypercars: Who Buys Them & Why Most Fail?!

What does it REALLY take to build a multi-million-pound hypercar company, and why do so many fail before producing a single car? In this episode of Road To Success, Ben sits down with Jens Sverdrup, Executive Chairman of Zenvo Automotive, to uncover the reality behind the world's most exclusive hypercar brands. Having worked alongside some of the biggest names in the industry, including Koenigsegg and Pagani, Jens reveals why even £100 million might not be enough to launch a successful hypercar brand, why he's personally refused to sell cars to certain customers, and the shocking costs of owning and maintaining some of the world's rarest machines. From his relationship with Christian von Koenigsegg to the development of the Zenvo Aurora, Jens shares the lessons he's learned over 30 years in the industry, the secrets behind building a successful hypercar brand, and why money alone will never guarantee success. We also explore the world of billionaire collectors, hypercar investments, Shmee150's influence on Zenvo, and the sacrifices required to turn a childhood dream into reality. Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more exciting content about your favourite shows and celebrities. Hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our latest episodes 👍 Like, Comment, and Share this episode. Join our discussion in the comments section Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ 🔗 Follow Us: Instagram: @Roadtosuccessofficialpodcast @benedictfowler Contact: dan@driventalent.co.uk

October 12, 20261 hr 15 min

Nigel Mansell Exclusive: The Last Self-Made Formula 1 Champion

Formula 1 legend and World Champion Nigel Mansell joins Ben Fowler on Road To Success for an extraordinary conversation about his racing career, his fierce rivalry with Ayrton Senna, the terrifying crashes that nearly cost him his life, and why he believes modern Formula 1 has lost some of what made the sport so special. From being told he would never walk again to racing at over 230mph just days after major surgery, Nigel reveals the extraordinary determination and sacrifices behind becoming one of Britain's greatest racing drivers. Nigel opens up about his relationship with Ayrton Senna, his experiences with Ferrari and Enzo Ferrari, the brutal reality of racing in the 1980s and 90s, and his thoughts on Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and today's generation of F1 drivers. He also shares the heartbreaking moments that changed his life forever, including losing fellow drivers and the near-death experience that saw him being given his last rites. This is Nigel Mansell like you've rarely heard him before. An unforgettable insight into the mindset, courage and determination of a Formula 1 World Champion. Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more exciting content about your favourite shows and celebrities. Hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our latest episodes 👍 Like, Comment, and Share this episode. Join our discussion in the comments section Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ 🔗 Follow Us: Instagram: @Roadtosuccessofficialpodcast @benedictfowler Contact: dan@driventalent.co.uk

October 5, 20261 hr 6 min

Monaco's Biggest Hypercar Collector Reveals Multi Billion Business & Buying A $50M Yacht - David Natroshvili

David Natroshvili went from fearing he could lose everything to building Spribe into a multi-billion-dollar company behind Aviator, one of the biggest games in online gaming. David reveals how he struggled to raise just $100,000, walked around a London gaming conference with nothing but an iPad, and ultimately scaled Aviator to tens of millions of monthly players and hundreds of thousands of bets every minute. He also opens up about becoming a billionaire, sponsoring the UFC, life in Monaco, buying yachts and private jets, his Bugatti, LaFerrari and Pagani collection, raising children around extreme wealth, and the challenges that come when competitors try to copy your success. Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more exciting content about your favourite shows and celebrities. Hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our latest episodes 👍 Like, Comment, and Share this episode. Join our discussion in the comments section Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ 🔗 Follow Us: Instagram: @Roadtosuccessofficialpodcast @benedictfowler Contact: dan@driventalent.co.uk

September 27, 20261 hr 2 min

George vs Kimi, Surviving a Plane Crash & Driving F1 Cars On The Nurburgring - David Coulthard

For 10% extra off the HERA SALE use code “BEN” & this link : https://tidd.ly/4hmwlO5 David Coulthard joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on life at the very top of Formula One. From helping shape the early days of Red Bull and driving an F1 car around the Nürburgring, to controversial McLaren team orders, his relationship with Ron Dennis, the tragedy and perspective that shaped his career, and whether he’d ever consider becoming a team principal. David also gives his view on the new generation of Formula One — including Kimi Antonelli, George Russell, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen — while revealing what really separates the very best drivers, how the sport has changed, and what life inside the F1 paddock is really like. Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more exciting content about your favourite shows and celebrities. Hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our latest episodes 👍 Like, Comment, and Share this episode. Join our discussion in the comments section Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ 🔗 Follow Us: Instagram: @Roadtosuccessofficialpodcast @benedictfowler Contact: dan@driventalent.co.uk

September 22, 20261 hr 57 min

Misha Charoudin’s Toughest Lap At Nurburgring, Aero Secret’s With Lapo & 2026 Crash Costs Revealed

Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ Misha returns to the podcast alongside Lapo for a deep dive into the engineering, risk and reality behind pushing cars to their limits at the Nürburgring. They break down how aerodynamics and downforce actually work, the story behind building their business together, and why the Nürburgring remains one of the most demanding places in the world to develop a car. Misha also opens up about why he stopped taking passengers, the terrifying RS4 failure with James Pumphrey, the crashes that could have ended very differently, and the emotional story behind Arto’s final lap that had him in TEARS! From fatherhood changing his approach to racing, to fame, privacy, his ever-growing car collection and the cars he still dreams of driving — this is one of Misha’s most open conversations yet. 👍 Like, Comment, and Share this episode. Join our discussion in the comments section Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ 🔗 Follow Us: Instagram: @Roadtosuccessofficialpodcast @benedictfowler Contact: dan@driventalent.co.uk

September 17, 20261 hr 8 min

Supercar Blondie: Why I TURNED DOWN $100,000,000! How I Built The World's Biggest Car Media Brand

Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ Supercar Blondie reveals how she went from a radio presenter with just 300 followers to building one of the biggest automotive media brands in the world. She opens up about being laughed at by the car industry, videos reaching hundreds of millions of views, making almost $500,000 from a single Facebook video, building a global team, the businesses that failed, burnout, heartbreak and why she turned down a $100 MILLION buyout. From rare hypercars and multi-million-dollar auctions to social media, AI, fame and her next chapter in America, this is the story behind Supercar Blondie that most people never get to see. Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more exciting content about your favourite shows and celebrities. Hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our latest episodes 👍 Like, Comment, and Share this episode. Join our discussion in the comments section Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ 🔗 Follow Us: Instagram: @Roadtosuccessofficialpodcast @benedictfowler Contact: dan@driventalent.co.uk

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