About this episode

Kevin Viles shares his transformative journey from a 90s rave promoter to a successful entrepreneur in the superyacht industry.

Kevin Viles opens up about the journey that took him from painting ships and taking risks abroad to building relationships inside the world of billionaires, investors and multi-billion-pound superyacht companies. From working on naval frigates and ferries to landing life-changing opportunities in Dubai, Kevin reflects on the graft, hustle and instincts that helped him break into one of the most exclusive industries in the world. But behind the business deals and luxury lifestyle was a story shaped by pressure, loyalty, setbacks and sacrifice. Kevin speaks honestly about sleeping rough, taking jobs that didn’t feel right, raising millions in funding, and the emotional weight that comes when business and personal relationships become intertwined. He shares stories of travelling the world, building close bonds that became like family, navigating high-stakes negotiations, and learning how quickly trust can be tested when serious money is involved. He also reflects on the friendships and mentors that changed his life, the moments that nearly broke him, and the mentality it took to keep moving forward when everything was uncertain. From teenage fundraising events and humble beginnings…

People in this episode

Host: Dodge Woodall

Guest: Kevin Viles

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• business journey
• resilience
• luxury lifestyle
• high-stakes negotiations
• personal sacrifice
• ambition

Keywords

• Kevin Viles
• superyacht
• entrepreneurship
• business
• resilience
• Dubai
• luxury
• negotiation
• sacrifice
• ambition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dodge Woodall Network

Places: Dubai, naval frigates, ferries, superyacht companies

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