Mat Watson: The TRUTH on CarWow, Past Controversies & Electric Vehicles

Get your finance quote here with Lillian Stanley - https://calculator.lillianstanley.co.uk/journey/vehicle?utm_source=Benfowler08 Check out Mat Watson's book here - https://amzn.eu/d/4fkLO6v Check out Japanese Dream Machines here - http://japanesedreammachines.co.uk/ In this incredible episode, we sit down with Mat Watson, the automotive world's biggest YouTuber, to discuss his journey from a childhood dreaming of acting to running a multi-million subscriber empire at Carwow. Mat opens up about his humble beginnings, why he took a massive pay cut to become a journalist, the full story behind him being an "accountant hiding in a cupboard," and his philosophy that made him one of the most relatable car reviewers in the world. Don't miss the story of his worst-ever presenting video and find out what his 15-year-old self would think of his life today! 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: 00:00:00 | Introduction & Matt Watson's Phenomenal Career Success 00:01:29 | Matt Watson's Philosophy: "I Drive Cars and I Say Things About Them" 00:02:49 | The Famous "Doctor's Visit" Story & Meeting Fans 00:04:02 | Current Success vs. His 20-Year-Old Self's Expectations 00:05:58 | Childhood Dreams (Actor) & The Wasp Analogy for Persistence 00:09:18 | The Origins of Passion and Delayed Gratification 00:10:27 | SPONSOR SPOT - Car Finance & Refinancing with Lilian Stanley 00:12:30 | Why Matt Watson Never Forgave His Dad for Selling a Car (The MGB Roadster) 00:14:19 | Watching the Original Top Gear & Jeremy Clarkson's Influence 00:15:41 | The WORST Video Matt Watson Ever Filmed (HD Gas Discharge Bulbs) 00:17:19 | The Full Story: Accountant Hiding in a Cupboard at PwC 00:18:42 | Quitting Accounting for Journalism (Taking a Huge Pay Cut) 00:21:11 | The Eureka Moment & Promoting His New Book: An A-to-Z of Cars 00:24:50 | Why Matt Got Pigeonholed Into "Watchdog" Journalism (Investigation focus) 00:44:03 | The Power of Drag Races: Why they are more relatable than track battles 00:45:30 | Why Carwow shows the 'Warts and All' story of a drag race 00:53:23 | Motorcycles vs. Cars: The ultimate sense of speed and danger 00:58:34 | Thoughts on the rise of Electric Chinese Cars 01:00:17 | Dealing with his biggest challenge: Time Management 01:02:19 | Who is Matt Watson's "great leveler" and balancing family life 01:03:34 | The hardest moment he's had to overcome in his career 01:06:33 | Would Matt Watson Join The Grand Tour/Amazon? 01:20:29 | Closing Thoughts and Hope for the Future of Cars Contact: [email protected]