Carl Hartley: Worlds Richest Supercar Dealer REVEALS Truth About His Upbringing

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PLANET OF DREAMS: WIN A CAR FOR FREE EVERY WEEK! https://go.planetofdreams.co.uk/roadtosuccess Follow @planetofdreams.co.uk on Instagram Follow + subscribe @calvinscardiary Dive deep into the exhilarating world of high-end car trading with Carl Hartley, the co-owner of Europe's largest luxury car dealership, Tom Hartley Cars. In this insightful podcast, Carl shares his unique journey from a childhood fascination with cars to becoming a titan in the luxury automotive industry. Learn about the highs and lows of dealing with hypercars, classics, and supercars, the complexities of business growth, and the personal touches that set his brand apart from the rest. In This Episode: Early Beginnings: Discover how Carl’s childhood experiences in his father’s office planted the seeds for his future in car trading. Risky Business: Carl opens up about his first major financial loss in the industry and the lessons it taught him about resilience and the realities of the trade. Luxury Expansion: Explore the strategic moves behind the expansion of Tom Hartley Cars, turning a local dealership into a globally recognized brand. Dealing with Royalty: Hear about Carl’s adventures in selling cars to princes and his strategic networking that extends to global elites. Setbacks and Successes: Learn from Carl's personal and professional setbacks, including a high-profile driving incident, and how these experiences shaped his business philosophy. Vision for the Future: Carl shares his plans for international expansion and how he continues to innovate in the luxury car market. Subscribe for More: If you're fascinated by the world of luxury cars and entrepreneurial grit, subscribe for more episodes like this. Hit the notification bell to never miss out on our insightful conversations. A big thank you to Carl Hartley for sharing his incredible story and to all of you for tuning in. If you found this episode inspiring or insightful, please like, comment, and share to help others discover it. Contact: [email protected] 00:00 – Intro: Carl Harley on cars, business & growing up in the trade 01:00 – From childhood to car dealership: never a “first deal” moment 03:00 – Learning to value cars at age 9 05:00 – First major loss: the deal that made it “real” 07:00 – Dealing with the “daddy’s money” stereotype 10:00 – Leaving school early to join the business full-time 13:00 – The 18-year-old deal challenge from his dad 16:00 – Working with his brother Tom: roles & rhythm 19:00 – The deal tempo: fast, hard, and always business first 22:00 – Instant deals: buying a car within an hour 25:00 – First big purchase: Bugatti Veyron at age 27 28:00 – Public scrutiny after a high-profile Ferrari crash 31:00 – Driving ban, lessons learned, and moving forward 35:00 – Accidents, risk, and reality as a supercar owner 38:00 – Carl’s father on Instagram: unfiltered and iconic 40:00 – Expanding the brand internationally 42:00 – Selling to Saudi royalty and global clients 45:00 – Market shifts post-Russia sanctions 47:00 – Competitors vs collaborators in the supercar world 49:00 – Family deals: working alongside his brother 48:50 – Outro: lessons, legacy, and what’s next for Tom Hartley Cars