The Ignition Podcast

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Jan 2025

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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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January 13, 202542 min

Secrets of the Luxury Car World | Tom Jaconelli on Selling to the Top 1%

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 28, 202453 min

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 Phypers An Episode you'll LOVE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1J8vgIkpduuoXx2u5nRb2N?si=4d7025ccef134bd9 Follow us ! Website: https://www.ignitionpod.com Instagram: @the.ignition.podcast Tik Tok: @ignition_podcast Contact me: harry@ignitionpod.com Had 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.

October 3, 202418 min

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 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 An Episode you'll LOVE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1J8vgIkpduuoXx2u5nRb2N?si=4d7025ccef134bd9 Follow us ! Website: https://www.ignitionpod.com Instagram: @the.ignition.podcast Tik Tok: @ignition_podcast Contact me: harry@ignitionpod.com Had 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 As always, thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 9, 202451 min

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/@pwuftalkscars Follow Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pwuftalkscars/?hl=en -------------------- HOST : Harry Phypers An Episode you'll LOVE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1J8vgIkpduuoXx2u5nRb2N?si=4d7025ccef134bd9 Follow us ! Website: https://www.ignitionpod.com Instagram: @the.ignition.podcast Tik Tok: @ignition_podcast Contact me: harry@ignitionpod.com Had 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 As always, thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 24, 202452 min

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. Jamie Jamie's Photos -------------------- HOST : Harry Phypers An Episode you'll LOVE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1J8vgIkpduuoXx2u5nRb2N?si=4d7025ccef134bd9 Thank you to our sponsors: Takona: Ignition10 - 10% off sitewide HUEL - get 10% off, a freeshaker and t-shirt Follow us ! Website: https://www.ignitionpod.com Instagram: @the.ignition.podcast Tik Tok: @ignition_podcast Contact me: harry@ignitionpod.com Had 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 As always, thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 4, 202452 min

Richard Tuthill | Taking over a family business and going WORLDWIDE

This is a podcast with Richard Tuthill of Tuthill Porsche. Richard started working for his Dad, and when it was his turn to run the family business, he wasn't handed anything. He bought his way into the business from his Dad and, along the way, had some arguments and disagreements about running the business. But with all of that behind him. Richard has grown Tuthill into a myriad of success in Rally, Road, and Ice racing. The company is now developing the 911 K, its newest innovation, to show the world what it is made of. Tuthill Porsche Richard -------------------- HOST : Harry Phypers An Episode you'll LOVE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1J8vgIkpduuoXx2u5nRb2N?si=4d7025ccef134bd9 Follow us ! Website: https://www.ignitionpod.com Instagram: @the.ignition.podcast Tik Tok: @ignition_podcast Contact me: harry@ignitionpod.com Had 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 As always, thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 20242 min

I Disappeared and I'm sorry...

On this episode, I will let you know what we have instore for the year ahead. I had fell out of love for the podcast and I will admit that. So over the course of the year ahead, I will be back at it. With 2 episodes a week and some brand new content. In the meantime, here are some episodes for your ear holes: Ex-F1 Engineer and head of Williams - Rob Smedley The World's First self - Published car magazine : Craig Toone RUSH Vicki Butler Henderson - The Car Girl's story The electrification revolution - Justin Lunny David Brabham - Yes Jack Brabham is my dad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 24, 202426 min

The Go Karter quicker than HAMILTON | Dexter Collins

Finding the next British racing superstar? Seems like an easy feat, but Lewis Hamilton's story is one that many cling onto because of the struggle, battle against adversity and the breaking down of barriers. But surely we all have moments in our life like that? Our guest today is Dexter Collins, dexter isn't an F3 hotshot driver, a F2 rookie. He's 12 yep, dexter is 12. He did this interview without parental help. He is mature, determined and knows he is the quickest 12 year old in a Go Kart. Dexter: https://www.instagram.com/dextercollinsracing/ -------------------- HOST : Harry Phypers An Episode you'll LOVE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1J8vgIkpduuoXx2u5nRb2N?si=4d7025ccef134bd9 Thank you to our sponsors: Takona: Ignition10 - 10% off sitewide HUEL - get 10% off, a freeshaker and t-shirt Follow us ! Website: https://www.ignitionpod.com Instagram: @the.ignition.podcast Tik Tok: @ignition_podcast Contact me: harry@ignitionpod.com Had a good time? Leave us a review - Even one sentence helps! Please post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so I can thank you personally! SUPPORT THE PODCAST - Buy me a coffee As always, thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 17, 20241 hr 7 min

Dave (Ted) Edmonston - From PistonHeads to Collecting Cars and everything in between

Dave (Ted) Edmonston, in this week's exciting episode, we speak to one of the automotive industry's most innovative technologists. Founder of PetrolHeads, the largest online community of car enthusiasts to the CTO and CMO of Collecting Cars, the brainchild of Chris Harris and Ed Lovett. Hear from Dave how he founded a new way of doing car communities and the associated ups and downs of entrepreneurship in an industry he loves. Dave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidedmonston/ -------------------- HOST : Harry Phypers TOPICS: 00:00 Passion for Cars Ignited 02:55 Career in Tech 08:59 Building PistonHeads 24:03 Giving Away PistonHeads 29:59 Life After PistonHeads 33:02 Exploring Different Ideas 34:00 Creating Motormut 35:01 Experimenting with Other Projects 36:14 Building a Web Crawler 38:11 Focusing on Dealer Websites 39:08 Trying New Things and Accepting Help 40:21 Getting Involved with Collecting Cars 43:34 The Future and the Car Community 45:26 The Purpose of What You Do 46:33 Advice to a Younger Self 50:05 The Ultimate Three Car Garage 55:57 Driving a NASCAR at Daytona 57:12 The Purpose of What You're Trying to Do 58:41 Advice to a Younger Self 01:04:31 The Love for Cars An Episode you'll LOVE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1J8vgIkpduuoXx2u5nRb2N?si=4d7025ccef134bd9 Thank you to our sponsors: Takona: Ignition10 - 10% off sitewide HUEL - get 10% off, a freeshaker and t-shirt Follow us ! Website: https://www.ignitionpod.com Instagram: @the.ignition.podcast Tik Tok: @ignition_podcast Contact me: harry@ignitionpod.com Had 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 As always, thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 8, 202455 min

The ULTIMATE Driving Tour? | Anthony Moss

Anthony shares his childhood fascination with cars, which led him to organize track days and eventually start his rally series. The conversation also touches on the motivation behind expanding internationally and the importance of adapting to adversity, he shares his journey from rallying to event organizing. Anthony highlights the significance of prioritizing customer experience and delivering on promises. He also shares insights on the value of money in creating memorable experiences and the joy of travelling and backpacking. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Experiences with Cruises 02:42 Igniting the Passion for Cars 07:18 Childhood Fascination with Cars 10:02 Creating Car Events and Rally Series 12:26 The Rally Experience and Organizing Events 20:16 Dealing with Challenges and Adversity 23:24 Expanding to International Events 25:40 From Rallying to Event Organizing 26:52 Expanding from National to Multinational 27:19 Prioritizing Customer Experience 28:39 Delivering on Promises 29:02 Lessons from Event Organizers' Nightmares 30:07 Personal Growth and Involvement 31:13 Learning from Failures 32:10 Understanding Customer Needs 33:05 Balancing Feedback and Decision-Making 34:23 Creating Value for Customers 35:44 Expanding into Other Experiences 37:01 The Value of Money in Experiences 38:25 The Importance of Ambiance and Interaction 39:25 The Joy of Traveling and Backpacking 41:49 Ultimate Three Car Garage 43:14 Driving on the Monaco Grand Prix Circuit 45:27 Creating Experiences and Joy 49:01 Advice to Younger Self 51:31 The Freedom and Joy of Cars Anthony: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyjmoss/ Ultimate Driving Tours: https://www.ultimatedrivingtours.com/european-driving-holidays Enjoy this episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/05B5E0DSqo21rCcwj3uYH7?si=35f7acd3747341b6 -------------------- HOST : Harry Phypers Thank you to our sponsors: Takona: Ignition10 - 10% off sitewide Follow us ! Website: https://www.ignitionpod.com Instagram: @the.ignition.podcast Tik Tok: @ignition_podcast Contact me: harry@ignitionpod.com Had a good time? Leave us a review - Even one sentence helps! Please post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so I can thank you personally! SUPPORT THE PODCAST - Buy me a coffee As always, thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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