Supercar Superstar Carl Hartley On Immortalising The Family Name

The Steven Sulley Study Podcast

Carl Hartley is the co-owner and director of the Tom Hartley supercar dealership, which since 1973 has blazed a trail in the world of aspirational automobile ownership.

Carl has been an integral part of the business since the age of 12 years old when he left primary school in order to focus his life upon the family brand, and in this episode, he talks candidly to Steven about where he finds the extraordinary drive that has catapulted him to the pinnacle of business success, why the luxury market has thrived even during economic downturns, and how he and his family have turned their name into one of the mightiest brands in the world.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Social media has meant that the aspirational lifestyle has been overdone slightly in terms of promotion, meaning that there has been an impact in what it means to own a luxury car.
• If you want to hit the bigger goals in life you have to be moving constantly. Don't ever sit back and assume you've reached the finish line - keep going.
• There are certain intangibles that Tom Hartley provide that other dealers simply cannot match - price and terms are a huge part, but the actual purchasing experience is second to none.
• The luxury brands have proven time and time again that even during the most turbulent financial times, they are a safe haven for investment. Even during COVID, the luxury sector thrived and attracted incredible amounts of investment.

BEST MOMENTS

'I never stand still long enough to look at the view'

'The name Tom Hartley has become more than a dealership - it is a brand'

'We operate in a way that nobody else can operate'

'London in the summer is like a car show'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Steven Sulley Study

Carl Hartley Instagram - www.instagram.com/carlhartley1

ABOUT THE HOST

The Steven Sulley Study is my take on success. My view is you should have multiple focuses to be a well-rounded individual. Success shouldn't be just one thing like money, for example, it should also consist of a healthy fit lifestyle and thriving relationships.

As a person who has made a success in life and also made huge cock-ups I feel I can offer suggestions and tips on how to become successful or at least start your pursuit. My 'Study' has taken resources from reading and education plus being around, my perception, of successful people and I, know a lot of successful people from all walks of life.

My 'Study' coming from my experiences in business, investing, sales (my core background), training, boxing and education has enabled me to become well rounded and successful and I will help you in these key areas too.

CONTACT METHOD

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