Road To Success with Benedict Fowler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/

Ferrari collector David Lee opens up on what it really takes to build one of the world’s most incredible car collections.

From buying a Ferrari 250 GTO for nearly $40 million, to navigating Ferrari’s exclusive allocation system, David explains why even extreme wealth doesn’t always guarantee access to the cars you want.

He also breaks down the differences between Ferrari and Rolex, reveals why watches aren’t actually the real secret behind his fortune, and shares the role real estate and investing have played in funding his extraordinary collection.

Plus, David gives his honest thoughts on the Ferrari Luce, Jay Leno’s relationship with Ferrari and just how much money exists at the very top of the collector world.

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

Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/

From removing asbestos and environmental hazards to building some of the fastest hypercars on the planet, John Hennessey’s journey has been anything but conventional.

In this episode, John reveals how Hennessey evolved from modifying cars to challenging Bugatti, building the Venom F5, and launching the new Blackbird. He discusses the brutal pursuit of 300 mph, featuring in the new Grand Tour, his relationships with rival hypercar creators and the business crisis that nearly ended everything.

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

Hagerty is insurance for people who love cars. Find out why & get a quote today - https://www.hagerty.co.uk/insurance/classic-car-insurance/?utm_source=Referral&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=road-to-success

The Grand Tour is entering a completely new era.

Francis Bourgeois, Thomas Holland and James Engelsman sit down to talk about the pressure of following Clarkson, Hammond and May, why previous attempts to replace the legendary trio haven’t always worked, and what makes them believe this time could be different.

They also reveal what it was really like meeting Jeremy Clarkson, the advice they were given behind the scenes, whether Francis is genuinely as obsessed with cars and trains as he appears, and how Thomas and James went from building Throttle House to landing one of the biggest jobs in automotive entertainment.

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

Find out in 60 seconds if YOU are owed money with Refund Club here; http://refundclub.co.uk/rts

From working three jobs to owning Bugattis, trading one for a plane, streaking the Super Bowl and ending up in jail five times… Alex G’s story is anything but normal.

In this episode, Alex G opens up about his rise through trading, the controversy around his business, his craziest stunts, and the real story behind teaming up with Mat Armstrong to rebuild his crashed Bugatti!

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

Refund Club is a trading style of Sandsford Law Limited, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA no. 8008114). Checking is free. A fee is payable only if your claim is successful. Eligibility: car finance taken out in the UK between 2007 and 2021. The average claim is around £829 per agreement; this is an average and not a guarantee of the amount you will receive. You can also claim yourself for free by contacting your lender or the Financial Ombudsman Service. http://refundclub.co.uk/rts

Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/

Thomas Yates, Managing Director and Co-Founder of McMurtry Automotive, joins us to explain the extraordinary engineering behind a car capable of generating enough downforce to literally drive upside down.

From the Spéirling’s fan-powered suction system and record-breaking performance at Goodwood, to Thomas’ journey from Mercedes F1 to being handed £1 million and 12 months to start a car company, this is the story behind one of the most fascinating cars ever built.

We also dive into the future of fan technology, electric performance, what the McMurtry could do against an F1 car and the incredible legacy of Sir David McMurtry.

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

Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/

Adam Thorby is the founder of Supercar Driver, one of the UK’s biggest and most exclusive supercar communities.

Adam reveals how it grew from handing out flyers in Tesco car parks to more than 1,400 members, the unexpected jobs behind the cars, secret 400-car collections, multimillion-pound Ferraris and the business risks behind building the club.

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

To grab yourself some winter essentials from HERA with 15% of sitewide even during sales! Then use my code RTS and click the link here -

https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=85817&awinaffid=1737213&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fheraclothing.com

Jessica Hawkins is one of the few women in recent history to drive a Formula One car—but her journey there was far from straightforward.

Jessica reveals how financial struggles repeatedly stopped her from racing, how a last-minute audition led to Fast & Furious Live and how she eventually earned the opportunity to drive for Aston Martin.

She also explains what an F1 car genuinely feels like, whether women are physically capable of competing at the highest level and when we could finally see a woman return to the Formula One grid.

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

Check for FREE if you are due a refund in 60 seconds at - http://refundclub.co.uk/rts

Will Chandler, one half of Top Dead Centre, joins us to reveal what it really took to buy his ultimate dream car, a manual Lamborghini V12 Murciélago

He explains the fears he had about how the TDC audience would react, why he almost kept the Murciélago completely secret, and how his family helped him take the biggest risk of his life.

We also go behind the scenes of Top Dead Centre, from Will’s partnership with Edwin and Ben’s growing role on the channel, to the reality of producing automotive content, becoming recognised in public and building one of the UK’s fastest-growing car channels.

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

Grab your tickets to Gravity here! - https://gravityshow.co.uk/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_campaign=Ben+fowler+

This episode features Jordan Clarke the founder and CEO of the UK's largest indoor car show Gravity! Jordan started out selling stickers out his car at his car events hosted in local car parks over 10 years ago and now is expecting around 40,000 people through the doors to his event now hosted at the NEC!

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

Timestamps:

Contact: dan@driventalent.co.uk

Check out my digital marketing agency - Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/

What does it really take to save one of the world’s most iconic brands?

In this episode, former Porsche GB CEO Kevin Gaskell shares the incredible story of how he helped transform Porsche during one of the most challenging periods in its history. From rebuilding a struggling business to leading BMW and Lamborghini, Kevin reveals the leadership principles, business strategies and hard decisions that shaped his career.

We dive into why some of the world’s biggest automotive brands are making costly mistakes, how listening to customers changed Porsche’s future, what modern businesses continue to get wrong, and the mindset required to build and lead successful companies.

Whether you’re passionate about cars, business or leadership, this is an episode packed with lessons from someone who has spent decades turning struggling companies into success stories.

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

Bob from The Machine Shop and Dips from P1 AutoKeys join us for a proper behind-the-scenes look at the world of supercar repairs, YouTube builds, impossible fixes and the chaos that comes with working alongside some of the biggest names in the automotive space.From Mat Armstrong calling when a job becomes too complicated, to Chris Slix, Mark McCann, Ferrari, Bugatti, hybrid systems, dealership secrets and the reality of working under pressure with cameras rolling, Bob and Dips open up about what really happens when the builds go wrong.They talk about the pressure of being watched by millions, dealing with brutal YouTube comments, getting called into jobs no one else can fix, the awkward money side of working with creators, and why some manufacturers are making cars harder and harder to repair.This is a funny, honest and chaotic conversation with two of the most respected problem-solvers in the UK automotive world.

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