The Ben Taylor Podcast profiles organisations and individuals across the recreational marine and superyacht industry. By providing a platform to explore their merits and challenges, the podcast delivers deep insights into the inner workings, innovations, and people shaping the global boating ecosystem.
Alisdair Martin | Boats Group | Ben Taylor Podcast
Boats Group (https://www.boatsgroup.com/) Head of Industry Relationships Alistair Martin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisdair-martin/) joins Ben Taylor (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bentaylorpodcast/) to discuss why the boating industry risks losing prospective customers before they ever make contact with a dealer or manufacturer.
The conversation explores how modern consumers increasingly expect to research and progress through most of the buying journey independently, why friction and missing information can push potential buyers out of boating altogether, and how Boats Group (https://www.boatsgroup.com/) is working to create a more seamless, self-directed route to boat ownership.
Key Points
Why many prospective boat buyers may drop out of the buying journey before ever becoming a visible lead
How other industries have reduced friction by making research, comparison and purchasing easier
Why better collaboration between manufacturers and marketplaces could help grow the boating industry
28 Oct 2026
Daniele Guidi | Guidi | Ben Taylor Podcast
Ben Taylor (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bentaylorpodcast/) joins Guidi (https://www.guidisrl.it/en/)’s Daniele Guidi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniele-guidi-43317662/) at the company’s manufacturing facility in Italy to discuss the heritage, culture and manufacturing philosophy behind the family-owned marine components specialist.
The conversation explores Guidi’s (https://www.guidisrl.it/en/) history since 1968, why the company continues to manufacture in Italy, and how its focus on material quality, automation, testing and traceability supports consistent production standards. Daniele also discusses Guidi’s (https://www.guidisrl.it/en/) approach to sustainability, the importance of long-term supplier relationships and the company’s continued international growth, including the expansion of Guidi America (https://www.guidiamerica.com/).
Key Points
How Guidi’s (https://www.guidisrl.it/en/)family heritage and Italian manufacturing remain central to the company’s identity and product quality
Why automation, certification, testing and full traceability are critical to producing reliable marine components
How sustainability, international expansion and Guidi America (https://www.guidiamerica.com/) are supporting the company’s next phase of growth
22 Oct 2026
Jim Bugard | Global Services | Ben Taylor Podcast
Jim Bungard (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-bungard-3773a2342/), Sales Director at Global Services (https://globalservicesltd.co.uk/), returns to the Ben Taylor Podcast (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bentaylorpodcast/) at the Monaco Yacht Show to discuss how the company has expanded its presence across Europe and strengthened its role in superyacht supply, refit and new-build projects. Jim explains why relationships remain central to the business, how Global Services (https://globalservicesltd.co.uk/) has increased its presence in key Mediterranean markets, and how its Rotterdam operation allows the company to buy, store and distribute goods efficiently across Europe. The conversation explores the importance of warehousing and forward planning during refit periods, Global Services (https://globalservicesltd.co.uk/)’ growing involvement in new-build projects, and how the company supports captains and project teams from initial budgeting through to sourcing and final delivery. Jim also discusses the launch of Global Services (https://globalservicesltd.co.uk/)’ own purchasing system, designed to give clients greater visibility and transparency across procurement, and the company’s plans to continue expanding its team, customer relationships and international footprint.
Global Services (https://globalservicesltd.co.uk/) provides procurement, supply and logistical support to yachts, shipyards, refit projects and new builds, with European operations supported by warehousing and logistics infrastructure in Rotterdam. The company is also investing in technology to improve purchasing visibility and make the procurement process more transparent for its clients.
Key Points:
Strong customer and supplier relationships remain fundamental to successful superyacht procurement.
European warehousing allows yachts and shipyards to plan ahead, store goods and call them off when required.
Global Services is combining procurement expertise with new technology to improve transparency across new-build and refit projects.
Thank you to Baglietto for hosting the podcast onboard FAST 50 at the Monaco Yacht Show.
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