THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS SUPERYACHT BROKER - Crew Stories #9

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

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[@jamaljude4084]

I know im asking the wrong place but does any of you know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly lost my login password. I would appreciate any help you can give me

[@eduardobronson8653]

@Jamal Jude instablaster :)

[@AQUAHOLIC]

That was excellent, I really enjoyed that! :)

[@SabretoothBarnacle]

Stowaway!😄

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

👍😇😇😇

[@Yachtsforsaleblog]

Gate Crasher! Wait till you get your own Crew Story :0)

[@steveSmith-pd4st]

Haha David Seal, a true Wolverhampton Wanderer!

[@bstreetjr]

I second the idea of having an Aquaholic Crew Story.

[@noonedude101]

Short version: Chased a woman to Italy. Almost got rich selling trinkets. Almost went broke selling trinkets. Englishman who barely spoke Italian, convinces Italian man to let him teach him English. Turns out to be the founder of Ferretti Yachts. Amazing story. Truly inspiring!

[@nemo227]

The old adage, "Nothing happens in business until somebody sells something." I used to be a little afraid of trying to sell things until I learned that selling is simply helping people getting what they want or what they need. Selling = helping people buy. When my wife & I bought our house the salesman showed us how to buy it. When I started my own business I made it easy and enjoyable for customers to deal with us. This little biography of David Seal's is perfect. Every step of his career he was helping people.

[@BadYossa]

Great to hear your story David. Now, more importantly, what happened with the Italian lass? 😁

[@wimakoster]

Well done David... these 23 minutes went by quickly, I was really into your story. As always your voice pulled me into the tale... 🙂

[@TheLombardProject]

Surprise!! An interviewer finds a great subject and doesn't interrupt even once and a fabulous story unfolds!!! Thank you so much. What a treat!!

[@zipt1307]

"Yea I know how to use a computer." "I had to really learn to use a computer." Getting your foot in the door certainly paid off. Outstanding.

[@anthonymiller4550]

Tony & Susan here, great interview, a success overnight at least that is what the general public believes. Lots of hard work and sacrifice the get to the top. Again Thanks

[@starwater9828]

Excellent story - especially at the beginning, it reminds me that life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.

[@IdeologieUK]

This man was incredibly lucky to meet and get favour with Ferretti, but unlike most, he saw the opportunity, created his career and the rest is history. An amazing apprenticeship story, where hard work, talent and a bit of luck goes a very long long way! An inspiring story, and a cautionary tale which reads something like, ‘don’t wait for things to happen, just make them happen!’

[@crowdog56]

Thanks so much for your bio, David. "Left school at 16 to become...a megayacht broker?!?" Fantastic!

[@jimwaller4498]

What a fascinating story. Truly rags to riches with nothing but guts, desire, brains, and a ton of hustle.

[@davidnewton5841]

Perfect. 2 of my favourite KZbin channels rolled into 1. Just need Aquaholics in the mix and I'd be in heaven! David you are Legendary.

[@villageintheshire]

Loved this. Think it's the 1st time David has really relaxed and just communicated ... absolute respect for what he's gone thru and what he's achieved. Top man

[@richardallsop7282]

Super Yacht Captain, what a great 'Vlog', David explained his life in the super yacht business so very well, good of you to have him on your channel. Regards, RichardA

[@adamrootes3580]

Always good to see/hear from sales point of view to hear someone went from nothing to being a top salesman in the yachting trade, well done 👏

[@Mark-ff9en]

I could listen to Mr. Seal forever.

[@domcp711]

David, that was even more entertaining than your best yacht videos! Incredible. I'm sure your viewers wouldn't mind hearing more stories like that on your channel as well!

[@BOARDMAN16456]

GOOD STORY, NOTHING BETTER THAN A RAGS TO RICHES STORY, RESPECT, SCOTLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@seatravel8536]

Awesome interview! Watching his videos alot, I understand the backstory to the passion he has. Both of you keep up the great work.

[@glastronjohn1]

What a pleasant individual. I like his real world attitude. Be direct and don't pussyfoot around issues. The older I get, the more I appreciate that attitude.

[@colin.chaffers]

A beautiful, inspirational story and as they say “the rest is history”

[@tomedwards9265]

Hi David. Thanks so much for taking the time to share how you entered the yacht biz. I've enjoyed your vlogs so very much and hope to call on you when my opportunity to purchase a yacht arrives. In all, I just like your honesty and humility. Thanks so much.

[@roberthowell3087]

David, that was a great inspirational story, from the first time I saw your videos, I knew you were a Blue color person. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@RichardAmmo1]

I loved the story! It blows my mind how people come across their chosen (or sometimes NOT chosen) vocations, in such amazing ways! I love to hear people’s stories, especially coming straight from themselves! Thank you for helping Tristan and sharing your story with us!

[@patrickabas1112]

Big fan of David, Nick and your channel. Please continue the good work and don't forget to pull my raffle ticket out of the hat. Also did window cleaning in the 70's :-)

[@ah244895]

Loved the story. Combines two of my favorite KZbin channels.

[@rlsearch1]

Imagine my surprise when I started viewing this episode, expecting to see Tristan and literally being faced with David - brilliant. Lovely to see the collaboration going on between my favourite yacht vloggers, which includes Nick 'the man' :-) Tristan, well done on another interesting vlog. Best wishes and good health (both physical and dare I say mental.....cabin fever Lol), to you, David, Nick and all your loved ones and to all the others of us out there, wherever you are on this beautiful planet of ours, during these troubling times :-)

[@ThierryPasteur]

Amazing story. Now the next crew story needs to be about Nick. David, Nick and Tristan are by far my most favourite content creators on KZbin and I love the fact that they collaborate more and more. Keep up the great work!

[@lbsapa]

I love this story. Much respect for seizing the opportunities!

[@DOROTA-og3gm]

David, what an amazing, passionate story! Thank you for inspiring me!!!

[@chrish2996]

Hi David, wow, i already have much respect for you and after that very personal story about your experience to becoming the number 1 broker with the full support of the CEO of Northrop and Johnson. Congratulations on the 100k plaque behind you and a big thankyou to Tristan for the collaboration.

[@MrPearlmasters1]

I'm Laughting as you say it. Usually most folk from Wolverhampton never would admit it.

[@CD-xf5qb]

Absolutely amazing. Serendipitous full of grace, he is. 😍

[@brendanwalsh4449]

It's nice to see my old friend of 40 years ago to have made such a fantastic life. So different from our town of Wolverhampton. I am a fan always.

[@dandan9442]

Hard working wheeler dealer with the all important quality bull ship sales, a modern day Robin hood. Fair play.

[@BrassNuts]

What is it about ships/yachts/boats that attract so much fascination. I applied to the shipyard when I was 13 years old, laughed at gently and encouraged. I left school at 15 and started in the shipyard 2 months later. Went on to become top student, top apprentice and eventually master shipwright. Been gone from it for years now, but still addicted. Great story, well told 👏👏👏

[@nigelappleton2963]

Fascinating. Watched a lot of his videos. Now just need the money!

[@benjaminb4056]

That was absolutely fascinating. I almost didnt watch it but im so glad i did.

[@lmcognitio2049]

Interesting and inspiring story. No university teaches what you have learned from experience about the yacht industry and about life as well. They don't give you a personality at a university either. it is who you are, your personality: your charisma, your passion for what do and your faith in yourself what has made you successful in this business (and in life: you married the woman you loved / love, you have three children and you look very healthy and happy ... A lot more than millions of people can say ... let's give the boss up there (God) some credit, too. The fact that you were born where you were born (it looks great in the picture) and that you started practically from zero makes your story even more interesting ... Thanks for sharing! And good luck to both of you (I don't believe in luck, I should probably say good vibes to both of you and everybody who watches these videos ... 🚢

[@peterlazuric5641]

Very interesting story on David's journey to become a yacht broker. It's sounds he worked hard for his success and I wish him well.

[@GeorgeMonaghan]

Very interesting David. Great to hear your story and all the moves involved to get to where you are now.

[@daniellauper8115]

As I wrote in the comments for David, it is simply awesome how synergy works. I couldn't learn more anywhere. 👍👍👍🌞😎⛵

[@peter1969uk]

It's good to see that all the Bloggers support each other, and are happy to share details. Anyone else notice the Aquaholic's Mug on the shelf with the other Mug's (cups).

[@DDWX_]

Great story! I love seeing people succeed. David seems like one of life's real 'tryers'. No matter what stood in his way, seems he made the most of all opportunities! Good on him!

[@theoarranz_yachtrentals_miami]

Great video! very inspiring and David shared valuable life information with his experience, thank you

[@alisavas9526]

What a story! I didn't want it to end. You told it very well. Who dares wins! With your passion, hard work and professionalism I'm sure there will be many more successful sales to come! I also love the fact that my three most favourite KZbin channels collaborate so well. Love the growing mug collection too.

[@marksapollo]

Thanks for the video, what an interesting story, that’s some dedication moving to London with no money!

[@mariafulton1213]

That was awesome, very enjoyable and informative. I did not know that Ferretti bought into Pershing and Riva, both of which are my favorites. I would live to hear more from him. Thank you

[@cdb5662]

Excellent career story! I love these! More please.

[@104thDIVTimberwolf]

Combining two of my favorite yachting channels? Yes please!

[@Calta455]

Great insight into the man himself and very interesting.

[@nigelhulme4160]

Great story David from a chance meeting to where you are now Brilliant..... Not bad from a fellow Yam Yam

[@davidcrow6771]

Have to say Tristan, I do like the link up between you, David and Nick. You each bring a different aspect or lens for us - David with the more sales and ownership side, Nick taking us through great walkthroughs as a mate would and you giving us the insight re what it is like to work in the industry and actually be on a Super Yacht. I think Jared's vids add value here too. Please keep working together guys - adds a richness above your own excellent channels on their own.

[@opcn18]

The most important part of this video is ~ @20:30 on. Being in sales or any job where you take initiative to deliver on a goal for a client or a boss is really about both doing your job AND making sure that the person paying your bills can see that you are doing your job.

[@Chich266]

Great interview, very entertaining is David Seal...

[@scottbecker5700]

Great story! Would love to hear from him again. Well spoken. Thanks for posting! Scott

[@123boat]

A great inspirational story especially for younger people. Goes to show you don't always need to come from a privileged background to succeed. Great story David and thanks to Tristan for posting a great video 👍

[@AbsolutelyAverage]

I already knew you were knowledgeable about your passion, I didn’t realise you wrote the operators manual!

[@ronmorris3058]

Thankyou so much for letting us in on how you got to where you are. It’s always nice to hear how others achieve, and grow their career.

[@Donald_Shaw]

I follow David Seal's fantastic channel as well as yours. This video you just posted was wonderful and so interesting in hearing David's life's story. Thank you, thank you! Hope you and the entire crew of AWOL is safe and healthy.

[@CustomYachtShirts]

Great Story & Video! We all love our boats.

[@HobbyFinn2]

Inspiring and interesting story. I really enjoy the videos too.

[@edsbloggingcom]

Interesting. What following your heart and the courage to step into something entirely new can bring!

[@bimmergeezer]

Thanks Tristan, what an interesting guy. I loved his story. It was great that you shared it with us. I am Looking forward to more.

[@whispjohn]

This guy did well, he deserves to, what a grafter. He came up with the ideas and went for it, now he is "sitting pretty" as my old man would say. An interesting tale altogether, I enjoyed it a lot.

[@Rascallucci]

Wow, that was a super interesting video. In fact, I also happen to be a subscriber of David's channel. But, I had no idea of his humble beginnings. I seriously thought he had to be well posh to be mingling with superyacht owners. I have to say I now look at David completely differently.

[@calvinh.8882]

David is awesome! To me, His KZbin channel @YachtsForSale is the best Yacht channel on KZbin.

[@AdurianJ]

Those I-mac's where the top of fashion when they came out !

[@fishberry2370]

It was extremely interesting!!!!! Thank u very much

[@barryranicar6956]

What a great Video.........A very nice chap and a great insight into a part of the Industry that not many people know about.... Come the day David I will call you !!!!

[@rosstuck3927]

Loved history David and well presented. Ad-lib in the highest order. Many politicians should take note.

[@SeanLXIV]

Just got round to watching this, really interesting insight to how David got into the industry. Shows that whilst you need a bit of luck to be in the right place at the right time, you also need to be able to recognise when you are, and to grasp the opportunity, and work to make it a success.

[@YachtagentMe]

Thanks for sharing this really amusing story with all of us!

[@BoStark]

Those mugs are goals.

[@joecartwright9221]

Thank you!

[@cosmosmith8362]

Great story given the current global situation. Very inspirational

[@MrSham61]

Inspirational story, well done Sir! Thank you Captain

[@siyabongablack9344]

I really enjoyed this thanks for sharing 🇿🇦

[@MrRooibos123]

Thank God somebody has gotten out of Wolverhampton 😂 it gives me hope.

[@mebcn5850]

He seems such a nice person, he is not proud like most people in this industry. Here you can see, a mature person, in all senses.

[@craigevans6156]

Really enjoyed this video. It’s all about being in the right place at the right moment and having the confidence to seize that opportunity

[@5wisemonkeys]

Great tale, well done.

[@simonball3067]

Ha ha David I was born 6 miles from Wolverhampton. I still live in that part of the world, although I'm a bit further down the track in North Worcestershire now. What a great story, and it just goes to show, if you put yourself out there life/the universe has a way of supporting you to progress to bigger and much better things. There is lots of much needed investment going into Wolverhampton now, and of course they do have the greatest football team in the world, in my humble opinion:-)

[@Yachtsforsaleblog]

Hi Simon, my accountant is still in Dudley so I still go back from time to time. If I had to chose between Dudley and Monaco though...

[@simonball3067]

Hi David, yes indeed, I think the words 'polar opposites' comes to mind:-)

[@SabretoothBarnacle]

No Wolverhampton accent detected - you moved away just in time😉

[@Yachtsforsaleblog]

Ar Mate. Think I did!

[@apb3251]

@@Yachtsforsaleblog y'am alright. Love the story and hope this downturn doesn't bite you so much this time.

[@jonathanchell1671]

Best content on your channel. Nice interview. Thanks. 👍🏼

[@jonathancrawley8916]

Excellent video. We all love David Seal’s channel

[@jimmyPOUFAJones]

Best one yet. Love both channels!!

[@joe6142]

great stroy and what a great guy and salesmen

[@seenbyme6696]

Fantastic short story into your worlds, if I had the money to spend on this kit I would go through him simply based on this video, like you it’s amazing to see that people at top top level come from relatively moderate backgrounds and this translate well with most people. Great upload cheers for this

[@russellclement2058]

Great vid ,,, loved it ,, thank you ,,

[@scottlomas5509]

Fantastic life story 🙂

[@darrenking6560]

Awesome video Tristan. I only have a few yacht channels on my subs and yours, Davids and Nick from Aquaholics are the best I've seen. I don't know why you're all not on millions of subscribers as you're all so interesting and entertaining to watch! great job!! cheers and stay safe....

[@garymfra3962]

Awesome and enjoyable Thanks

[@alexleadbetter]

fascinating insight into super yachts and the people who sell them, or at least one of the people, you tell a very good story and also quite inspiring, thank you

[@robertstancer4469]

Excellent potted CV. Whenever i watch, read or hear peoples' biographies i always like to see the serendipity, the unbelievable luck that helped people along the way. 'I followed an Italian girl to Italy. I don't speak Italian and was asked to teach an Italian guy English. Guess who it was? 'Ole man Ferretti'. This guy's story is no exception. Tristan had the same serendipity mixed in with his CV. 'Mum and Dad decided to move to southern Spain'. They say I HAVE to get a job. I know, i'll go to the local marina. got a job washing boats'. The rest you know, if not watch Tristans bio videos.. Success stories are littered with luck being a big part. Read Richard Branson's book you'll see. (It's under 'Mike Oldfield, Tubular Bells album'). Read Bernie Ecclestones biography, that's even more unbelievable. Good luck to them and you all. My bit of luck?....i met my wife.

[@livinthelife4968]

What an wonderful success story, I also subscribe to your channel as well....You have an energy about Yachts it excites viewers even though they cant afford one. You make the experience so personal they feel as if they could go out today and sail off to tropical oasis. Thank you for sharing with Tristen and us the viewers such a interesting story

[@paulcunningham2859]

really enjoyed the bio. love the rags to riches story very insprirational indeed

[@schokounter1946]

That sound like a hell of a story! You should be writing a book!