What is Shmee150?
With a vast social media following across the world, Shmee is known from enthusiasts to serial hypercar purchasers, and even Middle-Eastern Sheikhs! They follow the adventures including car rallies and road trips, to exclusive shoots and adventures further afield. Tim shares his personal experiences in the luxury automotive world via content with an honest and personal touch that is not found elsewhere to connect with fans, friends, followers and partners via many social media streams, and in particular YouTube videos.
Within the global world of Shmee you will come across many experiences featuring keywords such as exclusivity, automotive, luxury, high speed, and sportiness. Many of his fans and friends will characterise Shmee as being hardworking, enthusiastic, aspirational, courteous, honest, polite and committed. Tim uses his experiences, enthusiasm and articulate way of speaking in his videos to showcase the world of supercars to his fast-growing audience.
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Short history of Shmee150
The brand Shmee150 was started in January 2010 by Tim, a chance stumbling into two brand new cars that at the time you would not expect to see on the road: a Ferrari 458 Italia and Lamborghini LP670-4 Superveloce. Little did Tim know that the short film of those two cars would eventually develop into the venture it has become now.
The YouTube channel has since grown and grown, now covering exclusive events around the world and filming some of the most incredible luxury cars in existence. Shmee150 has also expanded his network to include this personal blog with the latest content and discussions from around the web allowing his fans to follow his adventures through the exclusive automotive world. As well as the website, Tim has a very active Facebook page reaching millions of people every month and an Instagram feed that is growing even faster. Finally, he can be found on Twitter, at both Shmee150 and also his personal Twitter, MrShmee150.
An important part of Shmee150 is the car Tim drives across Europe and to all the different events. In recent years he owned many different cars, his original Renault Clio 1.2 to the more recent Audi R8 V10 Spyder, McLaren 12C Coupe, McLaren 650S Spider and McLaren 675LT. All of the cars he has owned are discussed on a single page on this website here!
What is Tim’s job?
One of the most frequent questions Tim receives on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter is “What’s your job?” or “What do you do for a living?” – huge numbers of these come through every single day!
Tim left school at 18 after completing A-levels and immediately set about growing an online electronics retail business that developed into a London high-street shop. The business quickly changed hands and he traveled abroad training to become a ski instructor before teaching the sport in New Zealand. Following the effects of a major injury Tim returned to the UK and set to work with a permanent position in the technology team of an Investment Consultancy in the City of London. This proved to be hugely decisive while working in a successful and rapidly developing company in terms of the experience and drive to succeed going forward.
During this period Tim’s love for cars developed beyond just posting pictures of car spots on internet forums, into the ever-expanding Shmee150 platforms and those surrounding it. He took the decision to make the move away from a full time position to being able to spend time across various connected platforms to the supercar video theme; from freelance video and media work to involvement in car events and sourcing for promotional purposes. Who knows, in a year he may be doing something completely different! He will endeavour to remain self-employed as it is what enables him to take the time to follow his passions in life; supercars and travelling.
The regular trigger for this question is purely from the perspective of ‘owning a supercar’, but the simple fact is that there isn’t one single career path that is the only way to own the car of your dreams. The question is often asked with an assumption that a single word will be the answer, but in almost any career it’s possible; whether you choose business, television, finance, sport, law or anything else.
At the end of the day, the steps Tim as an entrepreneur has taken personally to get where he is won’t necessarily work for someone else. He started doing his own thing from the age of 18 and the small businesses he has created can’t just be replicated at the click of one’s fingers. The trick is doing what you enjoy and working hard at it, being happy is the most important aspect.
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What does Shmee150 cover?
Vlogs and Shoots – Video blogs as I go on my travels or attend events along with videos of my own cars and those of my friends; whether it’s a quick shot, a review or an exclusive behind the scenes from one of our private meets.
Supercar Spots – Exciting cars I spot on the streets of London, Paris, Monte Carlo or anywhere else I go on my travels. The supercars include Paganis, Bugattis, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, exclusive special editions, you name it and you’ll probably find it on my channels!
Events – Public events across the world; supercar meets, club events and track days. I keep highly involved in the car scene and go to many events, from the Goodwood Festival of Speed to the local Ferrari and Lamborghini blasts.
Showcases – In-depth videos of particular cars of interest, including rides, fly-bys and other clips as part of planned video shoots.
Motorshows – New and concept models at the world’s major motor shows including Geneva, Paris, Frankfurt, Top Marques Monaco and Dubai!
Rallies – Major international driving tours like Gumball 3000 with spectacular cars and wonderful destinations.