Road To Success with Benedict Fowler

Road To Success with Benedict Fowler

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So lets find out how they got to where they are shall we? Benedict Fowler Hosts Road To Success In Our Van Podcast Studios based in the UK and the USA. I carefully select guests based on what i think my audience will enjoy. You can expect to see many guests from the world of Automotive YouTube from the UK and the USA. We also cover Formula one, wider youtube and adventure channels and amazing business owners. I hope you enjoy the show

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Episodes (164)

Mark & Jane McCann Open Up: Living With Threats, Exposing Car Thieves & Bugatti

Mark & Jane McCann sit down in the Road To Success van to open up about the real life behind the YouTube channel, from wild car purchases and family life to the darker side of exposing car thieves, scammers and criminals.In this episode, Mark and Jane talk about how their channel evolved from fun car content into major investigations involving Porsche scammers, stolen cars, Bugatti gearbox thieves and dangerous encounters. They discuss the threats they’ve received, what it’s like dealing with police at midnight, why Jane sometimes worries about what Mark gets involved in, and how their daughter Senna has become part of the journey.They also reflect on buying a McLaren P1 from Harrods, rebuilding a split Bugatti Veyron, staying grounded with money, the pressure of running a huge YouTube channel, and the team behind the scenes that helps make it all happen.This is a rare look into the family, fear, risks and reality behind one of the UK’s most talked-about automotive YouTube 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 sectionCheck out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/🔗 Follow Us:Instagram: @Roadtosuccessofficialpodcast@benedictfowlerContact: [email protected]

Jun 16, 2026 100 min 28 annotations

The TRUTH About Online Competitions: Gambling, Dragons’ Den & The £100M Raffle Empire

https://elitecompetitions.co.uk/In this episode, we sit down with Alex Beckett, the founder of Elite Competitions — one of the biggest online competition companies in the UK.From leaving school at 16 and working in Summerfield, to appearing on Dragon’s Den and building a business now aiming for £100 million in yearly revenue, Alex’s journey is anything but normal.He opens up about starting with nothing, having his Mercedes repossessed, borrowing £5,000 to build the first website, and taking huge risks to turn Elite Competitions into a household name.We also dive into the questions surrounding the competition industry — is it gambling? How does it work? Why do people call it a scam? What happens when someone spends too much? And what really goes on behind the scenes when giving away supercars, Rolexes and million-pound houses?Alex also talks about business deals that nearly went wrong, being approached to sell Elite, building multiple businesses, hiring the right people, giving back through Elite Contributions, and why he believes obsession is the real key to success.This is the story of how a normal lad from the North went from selling sweets at school to building one of the most talked-about competition companies in the country.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: [email protected]

Jun 11, 2026 110 min 15 annotations

Carl Hartley & Rob Moore On Starting Cars & Money & Expose Their Differences!

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.comIn this episode, we sit down with Carl Hartley and Rob Moore for one of the rawest and most brutally honest conversations we’ve ever had.From building billion-view podcasts and becoming Europe’s biggest supercar dealer, to childhood trauma, pressure, loyalty, Andrew Tate, business, success, failure and the truth about money — this episode goes DEEP.Rob opens up about being bullied growing up, his father’s public breakdown and the moment that completely changed his life forever. Carl reveals what it was really like being thrown into business as a child, learning from his father and brother, and why success “lasts for one second.”The guys also discuss the reality of running businesses at the highest level, why nobody is truly loyal, dealing with pressure, interviewing controversial guests like Andrew Tate, the Bonnie Blue situation, F1 media training, competitors, trust, masculinity, and the mindset required to win.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@benedictfowler

May 28, 2026 122 min 24 annotations

Rachel Brookes: I Didnt Expect It To Be This Brutal! The Max Interview Was Savage!

Get 50% off your First Hello Fresh Box with code “50FOWLER” 20% off the next month and free treats for three months with this link - www.hellofresh.co.uk/50FOWLERRachel Brooks has spent over 14 years at the heart of Formula One — interviewing world champions, navigating intense rivalries, and dealing with the pressure of asking the toughest questions in motorsport. In this episode of Road to Success, Rachel opens up about her clashes with Max Verstappen, the abuse she received online, the reality of life inside the F1 paddock, and the sacrifices it takes to survive at the top level of sports broadcasting.From Sebastian Vettel’s coldest interview moments to emotional stories involving Lewis Hamilton, Lance Stroll, Fernando Alonso and more, this is a fascinating deep dive into Formula One from someone who has seen it all up close. Rachel also reveals the behind-the-scenes politics of Sky F1, what really happens in the media pen, and why drivers today are more controlled than ever before.If you’re a Formula One fan, this episode gives you a completely different perspective on the sport, the drivers, and the human side of racing.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@benedictfowler

May 25, 2026 73 min 46 annotations

Bob From The Machine Shop on Bugatti, Mat Armstrong & Hardest Challenges

Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/He has one quote on his Instagram. "We do a bit of welding."But without that bit of welding, the entire automotive YouTube scene would grind to a halt.Bob from the Machine Shop is the man behind the fixes you never see coming. The Irishman who sold everything he owned, rode to England in the snow with £70 in his pocket, knocked on Mat Armstrong's door without knowing who he was, and ended up in Miami rebuilding a multi-million pound Bugatti Chiron — a car he openly admits he has no interest in.In this episode Bob sits down for the most in depth conversation he's ever had on camera. We get into how he really met Mat Armstrong, what it was actually like to work on the Bugatti with Matteo Rimac saying it couldn't be done in a workshop, the £38,000 tax debt he went public about, why he hates working on cars despite being the man every automotive YouTuber calls when things go wrong, and the thing he deals with every single morning that nobody talks about.This one is different. Don't skip it.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@benedictfowler

Mar 30, 2026 65 min 27 annotations

Building Supercars From TEMU & Battling Legal Threats From Manufacturers - Chris Slix

Make sure to use code RTS at https://go.obdeleven.com/RTS for 20% Off! Unlock Apple Car Play and Diagnose faults on your car, anywhere, anytime! Chris Slix sits down for an in-depth podcast interview covering everything from his China trip revelations and the realities of building a YouTube car channel from scratch, to his most ambitious secret project yet — one he's been working on for over a year without releasing a single video.They discuss the highs and lows of his wildest builds — which cars had near-perfect fit and finish, which ones fell apart, and the soul-destroying moment a £12,500 interior job came back looking like a disaster. Chris opens up about the financial reality behind the channel, what he genuinely pays for vs what's gifted, and why the Bentley build just didn't hit like the others.You'll also hear about future build ideas including a Pagani-engined track monster, a Lotus widebody concept, and one mystery project he describes as "the best build the internet has ever seen." Plus — the competitive side of Chris, why surprises are everything, and what a typical 6am to 11pm work day actually looks like behind the scenes.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: [email protected]

Mar 26, 2026 58 min 27 annotations

Billy Monger Reveals How He Races After Loosing His Legs

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.comBilly Monger’s story is one of the most powerful comebacks in sport.At just 17 years old, Billy was a rising racing driver competing in British Formula 4 when a high-speed crash at 120mph changed his life forever. The accident led to the amputation of both of his legs — but what followed was something few people thought possible.In this episode of Ride to Success, Billy shares the raw reality behind the headlines. From waking up in hospital and rebuilding his life, to returning to racing, setting world-class endurance challenges, and becoming a Formula 1 presenter.This conversation goes far beyond the crash. We explore the mindset that allowed Billy to rebuild his career, the pressure of motorsport funding, how he returned to the track just 11 months after losing his legs, and why he refuses to live with “what ifs”.Billy also reveals the moment he first believed racing was still possible, the incredible support he received from the motorsport world, and how a live speech at BBC Sports Personality of the Year unexpectedly opened the door to a career in Formula 1 broadcasting.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: [email protected]

Mar 16, 2026 47 min 29 annotations

Britain’s Great Car Designer Ian Callum On Bond Cars, Aston Martin’s & more

Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/From designing some of the most iconic cars in automotive history to helping save Aston Martin, legendary car designer Ian Callum shares the untold stories behind the machines that shaped the industry.In this conversation, Ian reveals how a childhood dream of designing cars turned into a career that produced masterpieces like the Aston Martin DB7, Vanquish, Jaguar F-Type and more. He explains the reality behind designing cars inside massive global companies, the intense battles between design, engineering and cost, and why pushing boundaries is the only way truly great cars get made.Ian also opens up about the moment he left Jaguar after decades, why his “retirement” lasted only a weekend, and the mission behind starting CALLUM, his own design and engineering business.From James Bond cars to the future of electric vehicles, this is a fascinating look inside the mind of the man responsible for some of the most beautiful performance cars ever created.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: [email protected]

Mar 09, 2026 58 min 32 annotations
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