Ignition Podcast

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: harry@ignitionpod.comHad 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!

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: harry@ignitionpod.comHad 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!

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: harry@ignitionpod.comHad 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!

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: harry@ignitionpod.comHad 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!

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 SmedleyThe World's First self - Published car magazine : Craig Toone RUSHVicki Butler Henderson - The Car Girl's storyThe electrification revolution - Justin LunnyDavid Brabham - Yes Jack Brabham is my dad

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 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: harry@ignitionpod.comHad 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 coffeeAs always, thanks for listening!

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 PhypersTOPICS:00:00 Passion for Cars Ignited02:55 Career in Tech08:59 Building PistonHeads24:03 Giving Away PistonHeads29:59 Life After PistonHeads33:02 Exploring Different Ideas34:00 Creating Motormut35:01 Experimenting with Other Projects36:14 Building a Web Crawler38:11 Focusing on Dealer Websites39:08 Trying New Things and Accepting Help40:21 Getting Involved with Collecting Cars43:34 The Future and the Car Community45:26 The Purpose of What You Do46:33 Advice to a Younger Self50:05 The Ultimate Three Car Garage55:57 Driving a NASCAR at Daytona57:12 The Purpose of What You're Trying to Do58:41 Advice to a Younger Self01:04:31 The Love for CarsAn 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: harry@ignitionpod.comHad 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!

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.Chapters00:00Introduction and Personal Experiences with Cruises02:42Igniting the Passion for Cars07:18Childhood Fascination with Cars10:02Creating Car Events and Rally Series12:26The Rally Experience and Organizing Events20:16Dealing with Challenges and Adversity23:24Expanding to International Events25:40From Rallying to Event Organizing26:52Expanding from National to Multinational27:19Prioritizing Customer Experience28:39Delivering on Promises29:02Lessons from Event Organizers' Nightmares30:07Personal Growth and Involvement31:13Learning from Failures32:10Understanding Customer Needs33:05Balancing Feedback and Decision-Making34:23Creating Value for Customers35:44Expanding into Other Experiences37:01The Value of Money in Experiences38:25The Importance of Ambiance and Interaction39:25The Joy of Traveling and Backpacking41:49Ultimate Three Car Garage43:14Driving on the Monaco Grand Prix Circuit45:27Creating Experiences and Joy49:01Advice to Younger Self51:31The Freedom and Joy of CarsAnthony: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyjmoss/Ultimate Driving Tours: https://www.ultimatedrivingtours.com/european-driving-holidaysEnjoy this episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/05B5E0DSqo21rCcwj3uYH7?si=35f7acd3747341b6--------------------HOST: Harry PhypersThank you to our sponsors:Takona: Ignition10 - 10% off sitewideFollow us!Website: https://www.ignitionpod.comInstagram: @the.ignition.podcastTik Tok: @ignition_podcastContact me: harry@ignitionpod.comHad 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 coffeeAs always, thanks for listening!