Jan and Jon compare notes on a week of public speaking: an AI workshop where Jan realised he was losing the room, and an awards speech Jon couldn't read under the stage lights. They talk about taking opportunities before you feel ready, knowing when to ask for help, and why saying yes means owning what happens next. Then Tesla's flying-car spectacle takes them into Thailand's EV market, Chinese brands becoming part of everyday life, and what a broken hotel oven can teach you about choosing a brand.In this episode00:00 When your AI workshop gets too technical: reading the room and remembering that not everyone lives in your bubble03:23 Jon's awards speech, bright stage lights and the trouble with preparing notes you can't read05:02 “Dinner's ready”: an early public-speaking panic and being the GM guests thought was too young06:28 Saying yes before you feel ready, leaving your comfort zone and explaining your choices to your family09:43 Hiring for cultural fit, taking a chance on people and why accepting an opportunity means owning the follow-through11:23 Humility, unofficial mentors and having people who will tell you when your message isn't landing12:48 Tesla's flying-car spectacle: does grabbing attention actually persuade someone in Thailand to buy?13:56 Tesla, BYD and the changing mix of cars on Thailand's roads16:59 From early adopters to family buyers: price, charging convenience and the ownership experience18:24 When a Chinese brand starts to feel local: BYD factories, Grab rides and dealerships20:32 Spare parts, an Italian bakery oven and Jan's office coffee machine: why local support matters22:26 New brands, more choice and a car that floats: keeping up with what the market wants24:32 Packed restaurants, disappearing queues and why a successful launch doesn't guarantee staying power25:36 Next time: Jon checks in from VietnamMentioned in this episodeInspiring Women in Travel Asia Awards, part of the Travel Daily Media awards conversationTesla's Roadster demonstration, the jumping and flying prototype that prompted the EV discussionBYD's Yangwang U8, the vehicle with an emergency flotation functionEV facts and sourcesThailand's electric-car market is growing: 122,128 battery-electric vehicles were registered in 2025, up 74.1% from 2024. Source: Autolife Thailand / Department of Land TransportTesla's share fell even as its registrations recovered: approximately 8,200 registrations in 2023, 4,100 in 2024 and 4,949 in 2025. Its share of battery-electric registrations fell from around 11% to 6% to 4%. These are shares of the battery-electric market, not all cars. 2023 figures · 2024 figures · 2025 figuresLocal manufacturing is part of the story: BYD opened its Rayong factory in July 2024, with annual production capacity of 150,000 vehicles. Source: BYDCorrections and clarificationsThe 2025 Tesla share mentioned in the conversation should be approximately 4%, not 6%. The reference to a 60% share in Thailand in 2021 was not substantiated and should not be relied on.The “swimming car” is BYD's Yangwang U8. Its ability to float for up to 30 minutes is intended for emergencies, not routine driving through floods. Servicing experiences discussed are anecdotes, not a verified comparison of manufacturers' policies.About the hostsJan Rohweder works in marketing, technology and AI. He works with clients and builds smaller businesses and products.Jon Cannon works in hospitality: assets, owners, operators and investment. He is often travelling between Thailand and Vietnam.About JJ DispatchesEvery week, Jan and Jon compare notes on what they're seeing in their work, their industries and wherever they happen to be. No scripts, no trend reports. Just what we've noticed, from wherever work has taken us.Episode page
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