Ben Taylor Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/ben-taylor-podcast 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. 2025 Taylor Media Ltd 2e3e88c0-5da3-5af5-92bc-300e00eb134e yes Ben Taylor en Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:26:11 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:27:07 +0000 https://www.linkedin.com/in/bentaylorpodcast/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/OKv2f3eV3gqacKGe0fxWkf8EMVgUtOQxxJwdcEPTnIs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hYmZk/Mzg0YjA4OTc4ODQy/M2U4M2Q5NmM5Yzlk/M2VkMS5wbmc.jpg Ben Taylor Podcast https://www.linkedin.com/in/bentaylorpodcast/ episodic Ben Taylor 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. The Ben Taylor Podcast profiles organisations and individuals across the recreational marine and superyacht industry. Marine Industry News, Boating Industry, Yachting Industry, Superyacht Industry, Metstrade, METSTRADE, IBEX, Monaco Yacht Show, Cannes Yachting Festival, International Boat Show, Charter Yacht, Boot Dusseldorf, Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Miami International Boat Show, Palm Beach International Boat Show, Dubai International Boat Show, ICOMIA, Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, Electric Propulsion Boats, Hybrid Superyacht Engines, Sustainable Yacht Design, AI-Driven Navigatino & Maintenance, Smart Marine Infrastructure, Maritime Cybersecurity Compliance, Marine Battery Technology, Yacht Refit, Explorer Yachts, Connected Vessel IoT Systems, Carbon Footprint Reduction, Hybrid Catamarans & Multihulls, Green Hydrogen Marina Infrastructure Ben Taylor info@taylormedia.uk No No Southeast Asia Yachting Conference | Wade Pearce | Founder of Singapore Yachting Festival Southeast Asia Yachting Conference | Wade Pearce | Founder of Singapore Yachting Festival full 5eeef498-a7d2-4673-bbf0-c5234ec9f955 https://bentaylorpodcast.transistor.fm/66 In this episode, Wade Pearce breaks down the true dynamics of the Southeast Asia yachting market, drawing on a decade of experience building boat shows and industry networks. The conversation explores fragmented regulation, emerging marina and shipyard infrastructure, and the rise of local ownership across Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore. For marine and superyacht professionals, this episode highlights the strategic importance of long-term market entry, dealer network alignment, and regional partnerships. It also examines how the Southeast Asia Yachting Conference is driving industry collaboration, regulatory progress, and investment visibility in one of the world’s most discussed - yet misunderstood - growth markets. 

Key Points:

  • Southeast Asia growth exists but requires long-term commitment 
  • Local ownership rising, shifting demand dynamics 
  • Fragmented regulation slows scalability and investment confidence
]]> In this episode, Wade Pearce breaks down the true dynamics of the Southeast Asia yachting market, drawing on a decade of experience building boat shows and industry networks. The conversation explores fragmented regulation, emerging marina and shipyard infrastructure, and the rise of local ownership across Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore. For marine and superyacht professionals, this episode highlights the strategic importance of long-term market entry, dealer network alignment, and regional partnerships. It also examines how the Southeast Asia Yachting Conference is driving industry collaboration, regulatory progress, and investment visibility in one of the world’s most discussed - yet misunderstood - growth markets. 

Key Points:

  • Southeast Asia growth exists but requires long-term commitment 
  • Local ownership rising, shifting demand dynamics 
  • Fragmented regulation slows scalability and investment confidence
]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:21:47 +0000 Ben Taylor Ben Taylor 1864 In this episode, Wade Pearce breaks down the true dynamics of the Southeast Asia yachting market, drawing on a decade of experience building boat shows and industry networks. The conversation explores fragmented regulation, emerging marina and shipyard infrastructure, and the rise of local ownership across Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore. For marine and superyacht professionals, this episode highlights the strategic importance of long-term market entry, dealer network alignment, and regional partnerships. It also examines how the Southeast Asia Yachting Conference is driving industry collaboration, regulatory progress, and investment visibility in one of the world’s most discussed - yet misunderstood - growth markets. 

Key Points:

  • Southeast Asia growth exists but requires long-term commitment 
  • Local ownership rising, shifting demand dynamics 
  • Fragmented regulation slows scalability and investment confidence
]]> Southeast Asia yachting market, Singapore yachting hub, Thailand marina development, Asia Pacific superyacht industry, yacht dealer networks Asia, Southeast Asia Yachting Conference No Ben Taylor Medical Risk Mitigation for Superyachts | Emma Deal from MedAire Medical Risk Mitigation for Superyachts | Emma Deal from MedAire full 6a1e0d6c-f54c-46d2-938e-b98ab1cd7031 https://bentaylorpodcast.transistor.fm/65 In this episode, Ben Taylor speaks with Emma Deal of MedAire at the Superyacht Technology Show, exploring how proactive medical planning underpins safe and seamless yacht operations. From global risk management and emergency response to real-time vital signs monitoring, the discussion highlights how data, preparation, and clear owner expectations shape outcomes onboard. The conversation also addresses crew welfare, mental health support, and the operational impact of medical incidents. For superyacht professionals, this episode provides a strategic look at mitigating risk, improving decision-making, and aligning medical capability with guest expectations in remote and high-risk cruising environments.


Key Points:

  • Proactive planning defines effective onboard medical risk management 
  • Real-time health data improves emergency decision-making 
  • Mental health directly impacts crew retention and operations
]]> In this episode, Ben Taylor speaks with Emma Deal of MedAire at the Superyacht Technology Show, exploring how proactive medical planning underpins safe and seamless yacht operations. From global risk management and emergency response to real-time vital signs monitoring, the discussion highlights how data, preparation, and clear owner expectations shape outcomes onboard. The conversation also addresses crew welfare, mental health support, and the operational impact of medical incidents. For superyacht professionals, this episode provides a strategic look at mitigating risk, improving decision-making, and aligning medical capability with guest expectations in remote and high-risk cruising environments.


Key Points:

  • Proactive planning defines effective onboard medical risk management 
  • Real-time health data improves emergency decision-making 
  • Mental health directly impacts crew retention and operations
]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:54:37 +0000 Ben Taylor Ben Taylor 1559 In this episode, Ben Taylor speaks with Emma Deal of MedAire at the Superyacht Technology Show, exploring how proactive medical planning underpins safe and seamless yacht operations. From global risk management and emergency response to real-time vital signs monitoring, the discussion highlights how data, preparation, and clear owner expectations shape outcomes onboard. The conversation also addresses crew welfare, mental health support, and the operational impact of medical incidents. For superyacht professionals, this episode provides a strategic look at mitigating risk, improving decision-making, and aligning medical capability with guest expectations in remote and high-risk cruising environments.


Key Points:

  • Proactive planning defines effective onboard medical risk management 
  • Real-time health data improves emergency decision-making 
  • Mental health directly impacts crew retention and operations
]]> MedAire, superyacht medical support, yacht risk management, crew welfare yachting, remote healthcare maritime, vital signs monitoring yachts, International SOS No Ben Taylor How a Modern Boatbuilder is Actually Run | Saxdor CEO Interview | Erna Rusi How a Modern Boatbuilder is Actually Run | Saxdor CEO Interview | Erna Rusi full 27d54aa4-c262-4ccd-b0eb-1d338c3dbeec https://bentaylorpodcast.transistor.fm/64 In this episode, Ben Taylor speaks with Erna Rusi, CEO of Saxdor Yachts, on scaling a disruptive boatbuilding brand from startup to 700 boats annually in six years. With a background in telecom, Rusi shares how structured leadership, decisive portfolio management, and disciplined manufacturing strategy have driven Saxdor’s global growth. She explains the brand’s design-led positioning, focus on serial production, and commitment to long-term supplier partnerships. Recorded shortly before Saxdor’s acquisition by Malibu Boats, this conversation offers valuable insight into growth strategy, product segmentation, risk management, and the future of performance day boats and adventure yachts.

Key Points:
- Structured leadership accelerates marine manufacturing scale.
- Kill underperforming models early to protect growth.
- Design, performance, pricing define Saxdor’s positioning.

]]> In this episode, Ben Taylor speaks with Erna Rusi, CEO of Saxdor Yachts, on scaling a disruptive boatbuilding brand from startup to 700 boats annually in six years. With a background in telecom, Rusi shares how structured leadership, decisive portfolio management, and disciplined manufacturing strategy have driven Saxdor’s global growth. She explains the brand’s design-led positioning, focus on serial production, and commitment to long-term supplier partnerships. Recorded shortly before Saxdor’s acquisition by Malibu Boats, this conversation offers valuable insight into growth strategy, product segmentation, risk management, and the future of performance day boats and adventure yachts.

Key Points:
- Structured leadership accelerates marine manufacturing scale.
- Kill underperforming models early to protect growth.
- Design, performance, pricing define Saxdor’s positioning.

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:00:37 +0000 Ben Taylor Ben Taylor 1124 In this episode, Ben Taylor speaks with Erna Rusi, CEO of Saxdor Yachts, on scaling a disruptive boatbuilding brand from startup to 700 boats annually in six years. With a background in telecom, Rusi shares how structured leadership, decisive portfolio management, and disciplined manufacturing strategy have driven Saxdor’s global growth. She explains the brand’s design-led positioning, focus on serial production, and commitment to long-term supplier partnerships. Recorded shortly before Saxdor’s acquisition by Malibu Boats, this conversation offers valuable insight into growth strategy, product segmentation, risk management, and the future of performance day boats and adventure yachts.

Key Points:
- Structured leadership accelerates marine manufacturing scale.
- Kill underperforming models early to protect growth.
- Design, performance, pricing define Saxdor’s positioning.

]]> Saxdor Yachts, Erna Rusi, Malibu Boats acquisition, performance day boats, marine manufacturing strategy, boatbuilder growth No Ben Taylor Simplifying Superyacht Payments Globally | Fintech in Yachting | Lou Clark from Centtrip Simplifying Superyacht Payments Globally | Fintech in Yachting | Lou Clark from Centtrip full 1d14c714-fb6e-4e24-8412-deeb4a2c50f2 https://bentaylorpodcast.transistor.fm/63 In this episode of the Ben Taylor Podcast, Lou Clark of Centtrip explains how fintech is transforming financial management across the superyacht industry. From escrow payments and charter accounting to expense management and crew payroll, Centtrip streamlines complex global payment workflows for captains, senior crew, and charter managers. With operations spanning Amsterdam, London, and Fort Lauderdale, the platform delivers compliant, multi-jurisdictional financial solutions tailored to yacht operations. Lou’s 15-year yachting background brings operational credibility to fintech innovation, bridging ship and shore. For superyacht professionals managing high-value, multi-currency transactions across the Mediterranean and Caribbean, this episode explores how technology reduces risk, improves transparency, and enhances operational efficiency.


Key Points:

  • Fintech reduces operational strain for captains and crew.
  • Global compliance aligned across US and Europe.
  • Multi-card expense control simplifies charter accounting.
]]> In this episode of the Ben Taylor Podcast, Lou Clark of Centtrip explains how fintech is transforming financial management across the superyacht industry. From escrow payments and charter accounting to expense management and crew payroll, Centtrip streamlines complex global payment workflows for captains, senior crew, and charter managers. With operations spanning Amsterdam, London, and Fort Lauderdale, the platform delivers compliant, multi-jurisdictional financial solutions tailored to yacht operations. Lou’s 15-year yachting background brings operational credibility to fintech innovation, bridging ship and shore. For superyacht professionals managing high-value, multi-currency transactions across the Mediterranean and Caribbean, this episode explores how technology reduces risk, improves transparency, and enhances operational efficiency.


Key Points:

  • Fintech reduces operational strain for captains and crew.
  • Global compliance aligned across US and Europe.
  • Multi-card expense control simplifies charter accounting.
]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:42:24 +0000 Ben Taylor Ben Taylor 390 In this episode of the Ben Taylor Podcast, Lou Clark of Centtrip explains how fintech is transforming financial management across the superyacht industry. From escrow payments and charter accounting to expense management and crew payroll, Centtrip streamlines complex global payment workflows for captains, senior crew, and charter managers. With operations spanning Amsterdam, London, and Fort Lauderdale, the platform delivers compliant, multi-jurisdictional financial solutions tailored to yacht operations. Lou’s 15-year yachting background brings operational credibility to fintech innovation, bridging ship and shore. For superyacht professionals managing high-value, multi-currency transactions across the Mediterranean and Caribbean, this episode explores how technology reduces risk, improves transparency, and enhances operational efficiency.


Key Points:

  • Fintech reduces operational strain for captains and crew.
  • Global compliance aligned across US and Europe.
  • Multi-card expense control simplifies charter accounting.
]]> Centtrip, superyacht fintech, yacht expense management, crew payroll solutions, charter accounting, superyacht financial services No Ben Taylor Fintech Simplifying Superyacht Financial Management | Mark Perry from Centtrip Fintech Simplifying Superyacht Financial Management | Mark Perry from Centtrip full 71c2a459-56c5-4f4c-8b8a-40d83be50faa https://bentaylorpodcast.transistor.fm/62 In this episode of the Ben Taylor Podcast, Mark Perry, Director of Yachting at Centtrip, explains how fintech is transforming superyacht financial management. With over 2,300 vessels onboarded globally, Centtrip delivers multi-currency spend management, virtual crew cards, APA account structuring, and seamless API integration with yacht accountancy software.

The discussion explores charter season cash flow pressures, complex ownership structures, KYC compliance, and why traditional banks often struggle with yacht operations. Mark outlines how real-time reporting, digital receipts, and global card issuance reduce administrative burden for captains and crew - while improving transparency for management firms, central agents, and family offices.

For marine professionals, this is a strategic look at financial technology driving operational efficiency across the superyacht sector.


Key Points:

  • Fintech replaces cash-heavy onboard financial systems.
  • Multi-currency cards streamline global yacht operations.
  • KYC expertise reduces compliance friction for owners.
]]> In this episode of the Ben Taylor Podcast, Mark Perry, Director of Yachting at Centtrip, explains how fintech is transforming superyacht financial management. With over 2,300 vessels onboarded globally, Centtrip delivers multi-currency spend management, virtual crew cards, APA account structuring, and seamless API integration with yacht accountancy software.

The discussion explores charter season cash flow pressures, complex ownership structures, KYC compliance, and why traditional banks often struggle with yacht operations. Mark outlines how real-time reporting, digital receipts, and global card issuance reduce administrative burden for captains and crew - while improving transparency for management firms, central agents, and family offices.

For marine professionals, this is a strategic look at financial technology driving operational efficiency across the superyacht sector.


Key Points:

  • Fintech replaces cash-heavy onboard financial systems.
  • Multi-currency cards streamline global yacht operations.
  • KYC expertise reduces compliance friction for owners.
]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:38:32 +0000 Ben Taylor Ben Taylor 654 In this episode of the Ben Taylor Podcast, Mark Perry, Director of Yachting at Centtrip, explains how fintech is transforming superyacht financial management. With over 2,300 vessels onboarded globally, Centtrip delivers multi-currency spend management, virtual crew cards, APA account structuring, and seamless API integration with yacht accountancy software.

The discussion explores charter season cash flow pressures, complex ownership structures, KYC compliance, and why traditional banks often struggle with yacht operations. Mark outlines how real-time reporting, digital receipts, and global card issuance reduce administrative burden for captains and crew - while improving transparency for management firms, central agents, and family offices.

For marine professionals, this is a strategic look at financial technology driving operational efficiency across the superyacht sector.


Key Points:

  • Fintech replaces cash-heavy onboard financial systems.
  • Multi-currency cards streamline global yacht operations.
  • KYC expertise reduces compliance friction for owners.
]]> Centtrip, superyacht financial management, yacht spend management, APA accounts, multi-currency crew cards, yacht fintech, marine compliance No Ben Taylor