Charles Hall and his incredible vision led to the creation of Pixii Electric Boats. An inspiring story of making a change through his love of the sea and his desire to make a positive contribution!

His goal is not just to enable the marine industry to have electric propulsion alternatives but to ensure the materials used in making a boat  don't contribute to the landfill problem at the end of its life.

Charlie and his team have made an incredible head turning boat, that is a truly stunning option in leisure boating.

"Make it so!" Jean-Luc Picard

What an incredible journey! Dennis de Roos has a wealth of experience in luxury marine and is using this knowledge and expertise to help start- up companies to successfully launch some incredible boats! Each project having a clear focus on sustainability!

He tells an amazing story of the moment he realised he needed to make radical changes to his career direction!

If you have the opportunity, go for it! You have one life, make it happen! 

Vicky Farrow absolutely lives and breathes the marine industry. She has travelled the world, totally living the dream. She is passionate about promoting the industry and at the forefront driving positive change!

She believes in sustainable solutions introducing ‘The Electric Board’ A one stop shop, whether you are someone looking to buy, a manufacturer, someone with a project boat, or whether you want to change your boat from combustion to electric! It’s where you go to start your research and to get connected with the right people! 

“Smile, it confuses people”

The METSTRADE Show is the world’s largest trade exhibition for the marine leisure industry. In addition, it also caters for three specialist sectors, Superyachts, Marinas and Yards and Construction Materials. 

In this podcast Niels explains the highs, lows and complexities of organising such a prestigious event. 

With just over two weeks until METSTRADE Niels’ current mindset is very much focused on the short term, delivering a magnificent METSTRADE show. This includes all aspects that belong to its DNA such as the prestigious DAME awards, breakfast briefing, content program, happy hours and the Boat Builder Awards at the Maritime Museum.

Signs show they are set to deliver another spectacular show. They have more than 1400 exhibitors from all over the world, with visitor registration also indicating that they are well on track. 

"Do everything you do with heart and soul”
Tröckener Kecks

James W Phillips speaks to the Boatbuilding News about the success of his JWP Media Group and the journey of how he created the life he has now. He works tirelessly to consistently be in the right places, presented well, to gain access to the top 1%!
 
 "If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure how to do it, say yes - then learn how to do it later!" Richard Branson

Michael Köhler was years ahead of the game! He joins us to speak about how he started the change towards sustainable yachting and how he plans to keep his position as first in the market with bigger and better projects!

"Somebody said that it couldn’t be done. But he with a chuckle replied. That “maybe it couldn’t,” but he would be one. Who wouldn’t say so till he’d tried. So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin. On his face. If he worried he hid it. He started to sing as he tackled the thing."  Edgar Albert Guest. 

Jonny Dodge is an inspiration, in this episode he speaks about viewing experiences as the currency of happiness. He always wants to achieve more. He is the number one "superyacht influencer", and is known for coming into industries and disrupting them. Changing how things are done for the better!

"Dream bigger,  always dream bigger. There's always a bigger dream. There's always a bigger goal. Go for it!"

In this episode, we welcome Jake Cronk, the Managing Director of Twisted Marine. He shares the journey from Twisted Automotive to Twisted Marine. There are some amazing insights into the work that goes into every Twisted boat.

"You can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets" Arnold Schwarzenegger