Tom Hartley: Why REPUTATION Is So Important For Supercar Dealers

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Refinance your car here with Lillian Stanley 👉🏻 https://calculator.lillianstanley.co.uk/apply/licence?utm_source=Benfowler | I just saved 4% APR on my van and it cost me nothing! Let them know we sent you! From making £25,000 at age 12 to building the first independent supercar brand in Harrods, Tom Hartley shares the raw, untold truth behind 50+ years of relentless drive, deals, and dedication. Grab a tom hartley book here - https://amzn.eu/d/8GuSlse 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 section Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ 🔗 Follow Us: Instagram: @Roadtosuccessofficialpodcast @benedictfowler Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: Meet the Godfather of the Car Industry 00:42 – “There’s never not a deal to be done” 01:25 – Reputation vs Legacy: What matters most 03:02 – Selling his first Range Rover at age 12 04:10 – £250 at 12 years old = £25,000 today 05:13 – Growing up Romani Gypsy – and proud 06:39 – Becoming a millionaire at 17 08:12 – “Money was everything – now it’s people” 09:00 – Inside the iconic Harrods supercar showroom 10:16 – How Tom stays grounded despite wealth 11:44 – Family, legacy, and molding his sons 14:11 – Losing a son in business: “It wasn’t easy” 17:01 – The "lazy bastard" philosophy 18:12 – Why 9–5 will never make you rich 21:01 – The truth about competition: “I’ve never had one” 22:56 – Dealing with foreign royalty & billionaires 25:00 – The supercar blackmail nobody talks about 29:00 – Kicked off the Ferrari stand – and why 30:41 – Harrods deal: “We made history” 32:14 – Breaking down on camera: A local honour hits home 34:06 – Shingles from trying to relax – and what it taught him 35:51 – The secret to 50 years of success: routine & obsession 38:02 – Does he ever get emotionally attached to cars? 40:15 – “Everything is for sale – except my wife” 43:00 – Raising grandkids to be dealmakers 45:08 – Tom’s biggest mistakes – and the £197k lesson 47:11 – How spotters and fans became clients 49:24 – Building a personal brand without social media 52:02 – Golf, wine, and finding balance in business 54:39 – Final thoughts: What drives Tom Hartley now? Contact: [email protected]