{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Guy Nicholls: What It Really Takes to Survive in Business Today | EP54","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/guy-nicholls-what-it-really-takes-to-survive-in-business-today-ep54","audioUrl":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/www.buzzsprout.com/1863502/episodes/19059460-guy-nicholls-what-it-really-takes-to-survive-in-business-today-ep54.mp3","description":"In this episode of Talkin’ Shop, we sit down with Guy Nicholls, founder of Tru7 Group, to unpack the reality of building a business in one of the UK’s most demanding and competitive industries.Guy shares an honest, unfiltered perspective on what it really takes to grow and adapt—diving into the decisions, risks, and mindset needed to navigate constant pressure, push forward, and respond to the growing demand for change across the industry. We explore how Tru7 Group has evolved, the lessons shaped by both success and setbacks, and what it truly means to build something sustainable in today’s landscape. Guy also opens up about leadership, accountability, and the importance of having the right people around you as the business scales.Whether you’re running a business, looking to grow, or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes, this episode delivers practical insight and real-world perspective.–Brought to you by Eclipse Diagnostics. If you work on commercial vehicles, vessels or machinery, check out Jaltest – the UK's leading multi-brand diagnostic tool. Quote \"TALKINSHOP\" in your enquiry for a free cable saver with your order; on-site training included:https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/talkin-shop/–Guy Nichollshttps://www.instagram.com/nicholls.guy/https://tru7.com/guy-nicholls/https://www.instagram.com/tru7group/https://www.facebook.com/tru7group--To watch the video version of this podcast, visit our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/uOGpko8Fa5E--*Follow us on social media:*Talkin’ Shop Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/talkinshoppodcast_/https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinshoppodcastEclipse Diagnostics:https://www.facebook.com/truck.diagnosticshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/eclipse-automotive-technology-ltd/https://www.instagram.com/eclipsediagnostics_/-YouTube videos mentioned in this podcast:https://youtu.be/GE6uZ-T0d3chttps://youtu.be/phg86_iQi_Y"},"annotations":[{"startTime":147.7,"endTime":152.6,"type":"term","title":"diesel exhaust","url":"/glossary/diesel-exhaust","quote":"Yeah, it's the inside of a diesel exhaust and it's clean. 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The segment contrasts fast charging costs (and availability) with cheaper, more convenient home charging for EV ownership."}},{"startTime":5654.9,"endTime":5661.8,"type":"term","title":"electric charging points","url":"/glossary/electric-charging-points","quote":"[5654.9s]  You've got to go over expensive electricity, haven't you? Yeah, you know, we've got electric charging points. We've got a number of electric cars here [5661.8s]  um","canonicalId":"term:electric-charging-points","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Electric charging points are locations where you can recharge an electric vehicle’s battery. Access to charging—especially at home or in public—directly affects how practical EV ownership is.","simplifiedExplanation":"Electric charging points are places you plug an EV into to charge it. If you can’t charge easily, owning an electric car is harder."}},{"startTime":5664.4,"endTime":5669.1,"type":"term","title":"company car tax","url":"/glossary/company-car-tax","quote":"[5664.4s] um [5664.4s]  Do I necessarily agree with I think the reason the electric cars have been so popular because the company car tax [5669.1s]  When they changed that now we've got a paper mile","canonicalId":"term:company-car-tax","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Company car tax” is the tax treatment for vehicles provided by an employer. For many countries (including the UK), the tax rules can strongly influence whether employees choose electric cars versus petrol or diesel cars.","simplifiedExplanation":"Company car tax is the tax you pay when your employer provides a car. If the tax rules favor electric cars, more people will pick them because it’s cheaper for them."}},{"startTime":5672.0,"endTime":5676.0,"type":"term","title":"congestion charge","url":"/glossary/congestion-charge","quote":"[5672.0s]  You know, then this was 11 or 12 quid a day congestion charge [5675.5s]  Hold on. I thought we were trying to save the planet here.","canonicalId":"term:congestion-charge","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A congestion charge is a fee charged for driving in certain busy city areas to reduce traffic. In London, it’s commonly discussed alongside other policies that affect how often and where people drive.","simplifiedExplanation":"A congestion charge is a toll you pay to drive in the busiest parts of a city. 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The discussion suggests that Europe’s car makers are changing course on EV plans or strategy."}},{"startTime":5869.9,"endTime":5892.8,"type":"term","title":"range eccentric","quote":"[5869.9s]  Do you have have you ever watched a thing on a youtube called harry's garage? Yes, right?\n[5874.1s]  He's as an interest one this week about how much will the manufacturers have lost\n[5877.6s]  He did one about 18 months ago when he said the politicians made legislation without talking to the clever people first\n[5884.1s]  Yeah, yeah, yeah, you know come up all this bullshit\n[5887.0s]  Religistation, this is what we can do. This is we will save the planet. We can do this on the other\n[5890.4s]  But they need to talk about what's achievable\n[5892.8s]  So in america, I think you know come at this thing called a range eccentric","canonicalId":"term:range-eccentric","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.35,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Range eccentric” appears to be a mis-transcription of a phrase about electric-vehicle range. The discussion immediately follows with battery/fuel-tank range numbers and how far the car can go before needing to switch power sources.","simplifiedExplanation":"This sounds like a garbled reference to how far an electric car can go on a charge. 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