Road To Success with Benedict Fowler

In this episode of Road To Success, I sit down with Max Fosh to talk about the parts of YouTube no one really prepares you for. We talk about:Losing £35,000 on a single videoBecoming addicted to analyticsWhy millions of views still don’t feel like “real” successThe pressure of being known for one viral momentWhy TV still feels like the “blue tick” — even when YouTube is biggerAnd the uncomfortable...

In this episode of Road To Success, we sit down with Damon, co-founder of Daily Driven Exotics, one of the biggest automotive YouTube channels in the world. But this conversation goes far beyond supercars. Damon opens up about the real story behind the brand — from going to jail at 16, losing his license, and learning hard lessons about patience… to becoming an early believer in YouTube as a busin...

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Check out Garage Style here - https://garagestyleltd.com/Don’t forget to use CODE: RTS for 10% off SITE WIDE!Long before algorithms, thumbnails, or celebrity car shows, Tiff Needell was chasing one thing: the feeling of driving at the limit. This episode is the full, unfiltered story of how a working-class kid with no money, no contacts, and no master plan won a racing car in a magazine competitio...

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Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ In this episode, we sit down with Remove Before Race to unpack the real story behind one of YouTube’s most respected automotive channels. From starting out with “sh*tbox” daily drivers to driving the AMG One, sharing track time with Chris Harris, Nico Rosberg, and Valtteri Bottas, this is a raw, honest conversation about passion, persistence, and carving o...

Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/What happens when you walk away from working with Richard Hammond, filming with DriveTribe, and being part of one of the most iconic automotive media teams in the world? You get Mike Fernie — and today, he reveals everything. In this unfiltered deep dive, Mike breaks down his journey from a 14-year-old Top Gear fan to building a channel poised to become one...

Check out Garage Style here - https://garagestyleltd.com/ Don’t forget to use CODE: RTS for 10% off site wide In today’s episode, we sit down with the one and only Yianni from Yiannimize — entrepreneur, TV personality, YouTuber, business owner, and one of the most influential figures in the UK car scene. From the terrifying robbery that changed his life, to running a 30-person business, to the tru...

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Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ In today’s episode, we sit down with Shmee150 for a deep dive into the evolution of modern car culture, the rise and fall of iconic motor shows, the realities of owning limited-run supercars, and the behind-the-scenes moments that shaped one of YouTube’s biggest automotive channels. From the chaos of sprinting through Geneva with a camera, to the viral “Ro...

Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ Step inside the extraordinary life of Freddie Hunt, son of Formula 1 legend James Hunt, as he opens up like never before. From a childhood shaped by loss to the pressures of carrying one of racing’s most iconic surnames, Freddie shares how he found his own identity—on the track, on a Scottish farm, and far beyond the world of motorsport. Don’t forget to su...

Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ In today’s episode, we sit down with JayEmm — filmmaker turned automotive YouTuber — to explore the unpredictable journey that took him from freezing nights on film sets to building a thriving car channel with hundreds of thousands of subscribers. JayEmm opens up about the highs and lows of his career: selling £100k worth of camera gear to start again, nav...

From selling air fresheners to owning rare Ferraris, Porsches, and Jaguars, TGE has built one of the most fascinating careers on YouTube. But behind the cars and success lies a story of relentless hustle, burnout, and brutally honest lessons about turning passion into profit. In this raw, in-depth conversation, TGE opens up about the years of graft behind his “overnight success” — from juggling cl...

Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ Link to Marc's book here - https://amzn.eu/d/4zaPcEn In this episode, we sit down with Mark “Elvis” Priestley — former Formula 1 mechanic and pit crew leader for McLaren Racing, who worked alongside Lewis Hamilton during his 2008 World Championship season. Today, Elvis is the co-presenter of Wheeler Dealers, Discovery’s global hit car show watched by o...

Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/Racing driver, coach, and YouTube powerhouse Driver61 (Scott Mansell) sits down to reveal what really separates fast drivers from everyone else — and how anyone can dramatically improve on track with the right approach. From growing up at kart tracks at age two, to racing in Indy Lights, to accidentally building a motorsport education empire with over a mil...

Get your finance quote here with Lillian Stanley -https://calculator.lillianstanley.co.uk/journey/vehicle?utm_source=Benfowler08 For the first time, Andy Wilman — the creative mind behind Top Gear and The Grand Tour — sits down for a deep, unfiltered conversation about building one of the most iconic shows in television history. From his early insecurities and failed acting career to shaping globa...

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Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/From rugby pitches to Formula 1 grids, Simon Lazenby reveals the real story behind 27 years in live sports broadcasting. He opens up about handling pressure, the Sky F1 team dynamic, unforgettable race moments, and what it truly takes to perform under the world’s spotlight. Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more exciting content about your favour...

Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ Join us for a deep dive with Dr. Jack Stilgoe, Professor of Science and Technology Studies at University College London, as we discuss the future of autonomous vehicles, the legal and ethical dilemmas of AI on our roads, and why society may not be ready for the self-driving revolution. In this episode, Dr. Stilgoe—who advises the British government on tech...

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Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/From washing pots at age nine to becoming one of Britain’s most beloved chefs and TV personalities, James Martin shares his extraordinary story — filled with lessons about hard work, respect, resilience, and passion. In this in-depth conversation, he reflects on his humble beginnings, rise to television fame, obsession with cars, and what keeps him driven a...

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Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/In this inspiring and entertaining conversation, Austin shares his journey from humble beginnings in construction to building one of the world’s top automotive exhaust companies — Valvetronic Designs. From his first BMW to mastering exhaust acoustics for Lamborghinis and Porsches, Austin opens up about business, passion, and perseverance. Don’t forget to su...

Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/From running from police in LA to building a multi-million pound business, this is the wild and brutally honest story of Vin — the man behind the viral videos, the risk-taking, and the relentless drive for success. Vin opens up about growing up with nothing, building from the streets up, the pain of betrayal, and what success really costs. Don’t forget to s...