Talkin' Shop

In this episode of Talkin’ Shop, we sit down with Racing Driver Sam (Sam Maher-Loughnan) and Max Haftavani from Driven + for an exclusive interview. Sam opens up about a near-death experience on track, his career as a racing driver and instructor, teaching some of the world’s best-known F1 drivers, and why you don’t need to be obsessed with cars to enjoy driving them. He’s also one of the few barista-trained stuntmen you’re ever likely to meet! Max talks about the exciting next steps for Driv...

After building G-tech Motorworks into one of the UK’s best-known BMW performance businesses, Imty joins us on Talkin’ Shop to share the story behind the brand—and what really goes on behind the scenes. From his journey as an apprentice at BMW and the early days of G-tech to the incredible rise of the famous Smyrna Green M3, Imty opens up about the cars, people and decisions that have shaped the business. We explore how social media transformed G-tech, the risks involved in building the new mo...

Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes at Carwow? In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we sit down with Rory, the producer behind some of Carwow's biggest and most iconic videos, to uncover what viewers never get to see. From organising record-breaking drag races and filming some of the world's rarest cars to working with manufacturers and navigating the pressure of YouTube's ever-changing algorithm, Rory reveals what it really takes to produce one of the world's most successful auto...

After one of our most talked-about episodes, Daniel Ashville returns to Talkin’ Shop to share what’s really happened since—and how he’s rebuilding from the ground up. In this follow-up, we go beyond the highs to unpack the reality behind Ashville’s journey. From tough lessons and hard resets to a bold new chapter in St. Lucia, Daniel opens up about the decisions that changed everything, both in business and personally. This isn’t just an update. It’s a raw look at what it takes to come back s...

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 s...