Today, I had the pleasure of speaking to someone who makes my level of interest in cars look tiny! 
 
By far, one of the most down to Earth, lovely and ever so kind chaps I've met, Ali Pirbhai is a man I've had the pleasure of knowing for the past few years and I just couldn't help but get him onto the podcast to share some of his early experiences of growing up the UK, his car journey, scenic road trips and even play a little game of Top Trumps - in pure COVID-19, social distancing style!

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Never before have I spoken to someone with a relentless focus on ensuring their customers are happy, by constantly re-defining what customer service really means.

In this podcast, hear from Cameron Cowgill - one of main guys behind Players Cars.

Born from serving the uber rich and wealthy, from Premier League football stars to icons in the entertainment sector, Players Cars is now synonymous with providing that same attention to detail and the best customer service to everyone.

Players Cars don't wait to hear what their customers want. They constantly adapt and re-invent what customers really want, from the ability to buy cars that are fully customised to an individual's liking, and then delivered to them anywhere in the UK, without leaving the comfort of their sofa! Their customers even send them photos of the car they want, and Players Cars go to extreme lengths to make that a reality!

Despite his own personal challenges, Cameron has managed to find a way of doing what he loves... for a living. And speaking to him was an absolute pleasure!

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In this podcast, you will hear from Ali Mamdani, founder and owner of Better Steps - an independent mortgage broker that was created out of a very personal mission.

Spurred on by his wife to keep going and take small, incremental steps to realise his dream of helping others through his very own company, Ali created Better Steps (named by his wife as a result of his struggle) that's mission is to help people make better financial decisions and with all things property related. Whether it's buying your first home, or tips on how to get out of debt, Ali speaks from his own experiences and his huge passion for personal finance.

Lockdown was a blessing for Ali. He used the time he saved from not having to travel into work each day to create his very own company. Studying for hours in the evenings and the weekends as well, whilst balancing the priorities related to being a new dad, he has now launched a fantastic company that oozes of passion and service. 

Ali does what he does not because of the money - it's genuinely out of a burning desire to help others, and that's exactly why I just had to interview him for this podcast!

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In this podcast, I speak to the Founder and Owner of Salone Events, a multiple award winning provider of track day experiences, hand picked driving tours, personalised event management services and high end hospitality for legendary memories. 

Joined by their incredibly inspirational Event Manager, we discussed the journey to building a business that now works alongside some of the biggest names in motorsport, from the Goodwood Motor Circuit to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix!

From overcoming hardship, failure and self doubt to the need to be proactive, willing to do whatever it takes, focusing on mental health and the importance of trying new things, I absolutely LOVED  speaking to two of the most loveliest people who have managed to do what others can only dream of  - that is, build a life around their passions and interests.

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Join us for a fascinating conversation with some of the guys at Lexus Leicester. We talk about:

The history, heritage and pedigree behind one of the world's best known brands

Advice for anyone seeking to get into the automotive space

What makes Lexus different?

The future of the industry, in light of COVID-19

How the Lexus brand is translated into its cars

And so much more!

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My phenomenal wife, is on this podcast!

For those who don't know Zainab, she's currently working at a senior level for a large, multinational organisation, having just been promoted!

What's more interesting though, is her story. Not exactly in the best shape of her life a few years ago, lacking confidence and not really in the most fulfilling of jobs, I've personally seen her grapple with the challenges of being a new wife whilst trying to succeed in a job and office that is predominantly male, losing weight and of course, living with someone like me - and that by itself, is hard!

Zainab's story begins in 2015 when her cousin tragically passed away in a car accident. It's from here that she started to suffer from panic attacks and anxiety, fuelled by the passing away of her grandfather and having to move away from home and start a new life.

Things got better over time, but it took a toll on her physical health. Overweight, unhealthy and suffering from low self esteem, Zainab finally joined a gym and took serious action to address the issue.

It's from here that, just like me, her burning desire to become more healthy led to a change in her mindset. Whereas before, she was rather closed to the idea of self development, she realised that ultimately, she was in control of everything in her life. She began reading, started to really address her anxiety and mental health, and develop higher levels of self esteem.

Now just 26, she now fully manages a team whilst being one of the youngest members of a senior group within her company, whilst providing tuition to children, running fitness classes for her community, running a business whilst being a fantastic wife!

I spoke to her about her journey, how she managed to overcome some of her biggest challenges, the lessons she's learned, and the advice she would give to others who may be experiencing what she's been through.

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On our very first podcast, we speak to Saber Ali.

Saber is an experienced Sales Specialist, a determined advocate and ambassador for ALFA ROMEO and JEEP vehicles and has a huge passion for all things motoring - sales, social media, amateur photography and of course... driving! 

I spoke to him about how he got to where he is,  the pressure to pursue a traditional career (in his case, medicine), the importance of having clarity when developing goals, the need for some degree of discomfort in order to get the drive you need to make things happen, and his advice to young people who want to pursue alternative careers.

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A quick intro to Behind the Wheel and what to look forward to with our podcast series! 

Stay tuned...

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