They came outside his house during Ramadan and torched his £150,000 Lamborghini. The people who did it were family.In this episode of Minted Minds we sit down with Kad from BCH (Birmingham Car Hire), one of the biggest names in the UK car hire game. He takes us right back to the start. Losing his mum at 21, driving taxis for nearly a decade, losing his badge, and building a fleet of Rolls Royces, Ferraris and Lamborghinis from just five cars.We talk about what really goes on behind the car hire trade, why he turns cars off twice a day, the AI dash cams catching everything, and the viral moment that had all of Birmingham talking. His response to it might surprise you.This one is raw, honest and full of gems whether you are into cars, business, or just a good story.CHAPTERS00:00 Why people think car hire is run by gangsters02:11 Who is Kad before BCH02:45 Losing his mum at 2103:36 Nearly ten years as a taxi driver05:22 Losing his taxi badge and winning it back08:00 Business is not as easy as social media makes it look12:35 The day his partner said "let's do car"16:12 How Birmingham Car Hire got its name18:03 The first five cars20:04 Building the fleet and the £340,000 Lamborghini21:43 The social media strategy behind BCH25:12 The truth about when a hire goes wrong26:14 His first ever write off on the M632:43 How he decides who to trust with a supercar34:01 The insurance reality nobody talks about40:16 AI dash cams, balloons and zero tolerance44:02 The red flags that get people turned down47:13 Would he recommend starting a rental business54:07 The viral moment. Someone burnt his Lamborghini57:32 How he handled it without retaliating1:03:12 Why he refused to claim £150k on insurance1:05:48 Does the novelty of supercars ever wear off1:08:06 The one car he would actually daily1:11:11 How to reach BCHBROUGHT TO YOU BY ZAMANIThis episode is powered by Zamani, our own fragrance brand.Two signature scents. Rain, a fresh citrusy smell, and Sukoon, a floral woody scent with that rich oudy depth. Unisex, long lasting, and built to turn heads.New to Zamani? Start with the Signature Discovery Set. Both fragrances in 10ml bottles plus a refillable atomiser case that fits perfectly in your pocket, car or bag.Shop now at https://byzamani.com/Minted Minds listeners get an exclusive discount. Use code MINTED20 at checkout.REACH BCH (BIRMINGHAM CAR HIRE)https://birminghamcarhire.site/Phone 0121 820 8939Chauffeur driven and self drive for weddings, birthdays, business, proms and any occasionDISCLAIMERThe views, opinions and personal accounts shared in this episode belong solely to the guest and do not necessarily reflect those of Minted Minds or its hosts. Any statements made about individuals, incidents or third parties are the guest's own recollection and personal perspective, are unverified by Minted Minds, and should not be taken as statements of fact. No claims of wrongdoing against any specific person have been proven, and nothing in this episode should be interpreted as a formal accusation. This content is for entertainment and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial or business advice. Always do your own research and seek professional advice before making any decisions.
