Podcast appearances and mentions of Christopher Elliott

Scott Watson talks with travel expert and consumer advocate Christopher Elliott about the ups and downs of travel in the year ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travel is always a hassle, but this year, it comes with some added twists. There's growing uncertainty about the economy, and concerns about being an American tourist in a foreign country. Will you be welcome?In this episode: What to expect when booking flights, hotel rooms, or vacation rentals; how to spot travel scams that can ruin your vacation and cost you a bundle; and tips on how to be a respectful and responsible tourist when visiting other countries.Other Consumerpedia travel episodes:#60: Avoid a Big Cell Phone Bill When Traveling Abroad#41: Finding the Best Hotel Rates#17: How to Find the Best Deals on AirfareAdditional Resources:60 Strategies for Finding the Best Travel Deals and Avoiding TroubleDo You Need Travel Insurance? (Spoiler: For Most Trips, Probably Not)Hotel Intel: How to Find the Best Rates for RoomsCell Phone Services: How to Avoid a Big Bill When Traveling AbroadTips for Traveling with a PetVisit The Elliott Report to read Christopher Elliott's travel reports and advice. His nonprofit Elliott Advocacy empowers consumers to solve their own problems and helps those who can't.Not a Checkbook member? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for a free 30-day trial to access all of our unbiased ratings⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Jason welcomes in apprentice jockey Christopher Elliott to talk about the launching of his riding career, riding in NY and PA, his dad Stewart's Derby win, and much more!  

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The historic Willard InterContinental in Washington DC. Peter sits down with Sara Nelson - International President Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO - for an in-depth conversation on air safety - from the perspective of the flight attendants. Then, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association Geoff Freeman stops to shed light on some of the ongoing visa problems facing travelers coming to the United States and the impact on the U.S. economuy. Finally, as we head towards 2025, Christopher Elliott - Founder of Elliott Confidential and Elliott Advocacy - shares his list of top destinations for the new year - with more than a few surprises.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The historic Willard InterContinental in Washington DC. Peter sits down with Sara Nelson - International President Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO - for an in-depth conversation on air safety - from the perspective of the flight attendants. Then, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association Geoff Freeman stops to shed light on some of the ongoing visa problems facing travelers coming to the United States and the impact on the U.S. economuy. Finally, as we head towards 2025, Christopher Elliott - Founder of Elliott Confidential and Elliott Advocacy - shares his list of top destinations for the new year - with more than a few surprises.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy October! This week, we talk about secret menus, Presidential birthdays, modeling in Taiwan, Nashville schooling, and, of course, much more with our special guest, Christopher Elliott.

Scott Watson talks travel with Christopher Elliott, a travel expert and consumer advocate. Hearing Voices with Scott Watson on WHTC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from Los Angeles, California. Peter sits down with Geoff Freeman - President and CEO of U.S. Travel Association - for an extended conversation on the backlog of visa approvals for travelers wanting to come to the U.S. and the serious impact of those delays on the U.S. economy, Then, Boeing 737 Captain Dennis Tajer stops by with an update on the ongoing federal investigations. Finally, on a lighter note, Christopher Elliott - Founder of Elliott Confidential and Elliott Advocacy - joins the program for some insight into airborne etiquette, as in...who really has the right to the armrests if you're sitting in coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from Los Angeles, California. Peter sits down with Geoff Freeman - President and CEO of U.S. Travel Association - for an extended conversation on the backlog of visa approvals for travelers wanting to come to the U.S. and the serious impact of those delays on the U.S. economy, Then, Boeing 737 Captain Dennis Tajer stops by with an update on the ongoing federal investigations. Finally, on a lighter note, Christopher Elliott - Founder of Elliott Confidential and Elliott Advocacy - joins the program for some insight into airborne etiquette, as in...who really has the right to the armrests if you're sitting in coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author, nationally syndicated journalist and consumer advocate Christopher Elliott is back telling everyone about new airline consumer protection rules! But should travelers be legitimately excited about them?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author, nationally syndicated journalist and consumer advocate Christopher Elliott is back telling everyone about new airline consumer protection rules! But should travelers be legitimately excited about them?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's going to be a busy summer for travel, especially for those headed abroad. It's late in the booking season, but some deals may still be available. In this episode, we'll look at what you can expect to pay for airfare, hotel rooms, and rental cars. Plus, tips from travel experts Haley Berg of Hopper.com and Christopher Elliott of the "On Travel" column on how to deal with crowds and other peak-season hassles. Other Consumerpedia travel episodes: 17 - Travel Tips: How to Find the Best Deals on Airfare 41 - Hotel Intel: Finding the Best Rates 60 - How to Avoid a Big Cell Phone Bill When Traveling Abroad Additional resource: Elliott Advocacy is a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that empowers consumers to solve their problems and helps those who can't. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/consumerpedia/support

Scott Watson talks with consumer advocate Christopher Elliott about new federal travel pricing rules.  Learn more about Elliott Advocacy on Hearing Voices Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Elliott is a nationally syndicated travel writer and consumer advocate. His work has been seen in The New York Times, Washington Post as well as on ABC, NBC, CBS, the BBC and many more. He returns to the program this week to talk about the madness of getting on and off planes and... what to do with babies on planes? Some folks would like them banned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Elliott is a nationally syndicated travel writer and consumer advocate. His work has been seen in The New York Times, Washington Post as well as on ABC, NBC, CBS, the BBC and many more. He returns to the program this week to talk about the madness of getting on and off planes and... what to do with babies on planes? Some folks would like them banned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spike is back with Chris Elliott, diving deep into joint injections, their purpose in maintaining competition horses and exploring the cutting-edge treatments available.  Discover the intricacies of joint disease, the importance of accurate diagnosis, and the variety of modern treatments aimed at keeping our equine athletes performing at their best. Join us as we unravel the science and strategy behind joint injections and performance management in the competitive horse world.

Most travelers are looking for the same thing in a hotel room...yet many hotels still use landline phones, sewing kits, overcharged Wi-Fi, and too few plugs. Christopher Elliott wrote a feature on what we want and don't want in hotel rooms. Read more here https://www.gonomad.com/227944-dont-need-in-hotel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/max-hartshorne/message

In this episode, Christopher Elliott, BVSC, MRCVS, MANZCVS, DACVSMR, talks about diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating back pain in horses. He starts by discussing clinical signs of back pain and what an initial examination might entail. He talks about diagnostic imaging options and outlines some of the common diagnoses he makes in horses with sore backs. Finally, he discusses various treatment modalities and exercises that can help these horses return to work.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 123:Hosts: Kimberly S. Brown (Editor) and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | Connect with Carly on LinkedInGuests: Christopher Elliott, BVSC, MRCVS, MANZCVS, DACVSMR.Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour

In this episode, Christopher Elliott, BVSC, MRCVS, MANZCVS, DACVSMR, talks about diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating back pain in horses. He starts by discussing clinical signs of back pain and what an initial examination might entail. He talks about diagnostic imaging options and outlines some of the common diagnoses he makes in horses with sore backs. Finally, he discusses various treatment modalities and exercises that can help these horses return to work.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 123:Hosts: Kimberly S. Brown (Editor) and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | Connect with Carly on LinkedInGuests: Christopher Elliott, BVSC, MRCVS, MANZCVS, DACVSMR.Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour

Switching seats on an airplane might be getting some viral videos and catching on, but Christopher Elliott provides solid reasons to NOT switch seats but to plan ahead to get the best seats. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/max-hartshorne/message

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from New York City. This week's show is dedicated entirely to... luggage. For some, it is a necessary evil, and others develop an emotional relationship their bags. And on the 125th anniversary of iconic German manufacturer Rimowa, Peter sits down with the folks who test bags (Consumer Reposts), who inspect bags (the TSA), the folks who make the bags, and even the folks who get the bags the airlines lose. Some fascinating stories here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from New York City. This week's show is dedicated entirely to... luggage. For some, it is a necessary evil, and others develop an emotional relationship their bags. And on the 125th anniversary of iconic German manufacturer Rimowa, Peter sits down with the folks who test bags (Consumer Reposts), who inspect bags (the TSA), the folks who make the bags, and even the folks who get the bags the airlines lose. Some fascinating stories here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from Resorts World in Las Vegas, Nevada. We dive deep into a question you may not have thought to ask before boarding a plane: what can actually get you kicked off of a flight? Being drunk and disorderly, yes, but what about clothing choice, body odor or.....your weight? Christopher Elliott, Founder of Elliott.org, weighs in - pun intended - on some airline rules you might not know about. Then, we check in on the latest research on traveler demand with Amir Eylon, President and CEO of Longwoods International-- with a few surprises. Finally, we look at the long hot summer of 2023 from the pilot's perspective with Patrick Smith, Airline Pilot and Founder of AskThePilot.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from Resorts World in Las Vegas, Nevada. We dive deep into a question you may not have thought to ask before boarding a plane: what can actually get you kicked off of a flight? Being drunk and disorderly, yes, but what about clothing choice, body odor or.....your weight? Christopher Elliott, Founder of Elliott.org, weighs in - pun intended - on some airline rules you might not know about. Then, we check in on the latest research on traveler demand with Amir Eylon, President and CEO of Longwoods International-- with a few surprises. Finally, we look at the long hot summer of 2023 from the pilot's perspective with Patrick Smith, Airline Pilot and Founder of AskThePilot.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The Hotel Indigo in Everett, Washington. We look deep into everything that might get you kicked off of an airplane -- from dress codes to bodily odor, bad behavior, obesity , and more with Christopher Elliott, Founder of Elliot.org. Then, Gary Leff, Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com on skiplagging and how that airline ticket practice got one young passenger in trouble at the airport. Then, speaking of airports, we check in with Brett Smith, CEO of Propeller Airports, on the little known Payne Field, a very interesting (and historic) alternative airport to Sea-tac in Seattle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The Hotel Indigo in Everett, Washington. We look deep into everything that might get you kicked off of an airplane -- from dress codes to bodily odor, bad behavior, obesity , and more with Christopher Elliott, Founder of Elliot.org. Then, Gary Leff, Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com on skiplagging and how that airline ticket practice got one young passenger in trouble at the airport. Then, speaking of airports, we check in with Brett Smith, CEO of Propeller Airports, on the little known Payne Field, a very interesting (and historic) alternative airport to Sea-tac in Seattle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christopher Elliott joins Tommy to talk about why there's become an increase in violent travels in the airline industry. 

Demand for plane tickets, hotel rooms, vacation rentals, and other travel services is up—way up. If your summer getaway involves flights, brace yourself for problems; like last year, planes will be packed, and the system will be stretched to its limits. In this episode, advice from someone who loves to travel—and makes his living doing it. Christopher Elliott writes the syndicated “On Travel” and “The Travel Troubleshooter” columns. We caught up with him in New Zealand. Additional Resources: 60 Strategies for Finding the Best Travel Deals and Avoiding Trouble Do You Need Travel Insurance? (Spoiler: For Most Trips, Probably Not) Why Use a Travel Agent? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/consumerpedia/support

In this episode:Surf instructor Christopher Elliott sits down with host Kieran Anderson to discuss what a typical day is like as the owner of his surf school, Native Surf Lessons.Topics discussed in this episode with Chris:·       Christopher's background and experience with surfing·       An overview of his surf school Native Surf Lessons·       How technology has helped with his lessons·       Chris' daily routine as a surf instructor·       Longboard vs shortboard training·       His motivation for starting his own surf school·       Behind the scenes of managing Native Surf Lessons·       Details about his services and clientele·       The most difficult part about being a surf instructor·       His favorite memory from being an instructor·       Goofy vs. regular surfers·       His biggest tip for beginner surfers Follow Kieran Anderson on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kieranand3rson/Follow Christopher Elliott on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thislightamine2Follow Native Surf Lessons on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nativesurflessonsFollow Salt Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/realsaltlife/Shop Salt Life apparel at www.saltlife.com

Travel expert Christopher Elliott talks Summer travel and more with Scott Watson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi everybody!We've got another great episode here with Chris Elliott, travel industry columnist, author, and consumer advocate. As you may know, Chris is a Looking Forward "alum," having appeared on this podcast more than 2 years ago.On this episode, Chris speaks about some of the many trends he's witnessed over the past two years in the travel industry. This includes how COVID has affected hotels, airlines, cruise ships, car rentals, and other forms of lodging (e.g., Airbnb and VRBO). As you'll learn, things are somewhat different between how some travel-related businesses in the U.S. have handled COVID vs. others outside of the U.S.Chris also mentions some of the new companies and services that have emerged in the industry, especially those offering tech-related solutions. Lots of entrepreneurship going on! You'll definitely want to hear about the two start-up companies he mentions. Of course, no Looking Forward episode would be the same without my guest expert discussing the opportunities that exist now and will emerge in the future vis-à-vis their area of expertise. Chris certainly offers plenty of those, along with some wise suggestions for how you might find a job, a career, a business, or an investment opportunity in the travel industry.Oh, two other things Chris tells us that you just have to hear: One is two countries he thinks are beautiful and just waiting to be discovered by more of us. The other is where you can get some free information and assistance with your unresolved consumer problems using his super-helpful Elliott Advocacy service. (See below.) Hey, I've used it myself! Now a little more about Chris. Christopher Elliott is an author, journalist and consumer advocate. He founded Elliott Advocacy, a nonprofit organization that helps solve consumer problems. He publishes Elliott Confidential, a travel newsletter, and the Elliott Report, a daily blog about customer service. If you need help with a consumer problem, you can reach him here or email him at chris@elliott.org Chris is also the author of the book, "How to Be the World's Smartest Traveler (and Save Time, Money, and Hassle)." You'll find more information about Jeff Ostroff & Associates, LLC by visiting www.jeff-ostroff.com and in the middle of this episode. On the website, you can also contact us about the various marketing and communications services we offer, such as (1) podcast hosting, creation, consulting, and column writing, (2) professional voice overs, (3) B2B/B2C interviewing for individuals and businesses looking to promote themselves or better understand their customers and prospects, and (4) senior marketing assistance. (Hey, I've actually written a book about that!) You can also reach me at jeff@jeff-ostroff.com** If you enjoy this episode, please be sure to tell your family, friends, and other members of YOUR network about it… and encourage them to listen to it, too. Also, please give it a "like" and/or a good review. And, hey, go ahead and subscribe to this podcast. :)-Looking Forward is THE podcast about the OPPORTUNITIES created by global trends, now and into the future, and how YOU might capitalize on those: Think... jobs, careers, business start-ups,...

Consumer advocate Christopher Elliott joins the podcast to talk about how to protect yourself and your customers from common travel problems.

Post-pandemic travel poses unique challenges. Prices for vacation and car rentals have soared. Flights have been delayed and canceled as airlines have struggled with demand. And cruises started leaving port again after more than a year off the water. In this new travel landscape, I thought it would be a good idea to talk to an expert about consumer rights and expectations as the industry warms up again. So, today I'm talking to Christopher Elliott – founder and chief advocacy officer of Elliott Advocacy, a consumer rights organization that empowers consumers to solve their problems and help those who can't, as well as the author of numerous travel books (including How to be the World's Smartest Traveler and Save Time, Money and Hassle, and Scammed: How to Save Your Money and Find Better Service in a World of Schemes, Swindles, and Shady Deals). Christopher also writes numerous regular columns for outlets such as Washington Post, Seattle Times, USA Today, National Geographic, and Forbes. He is also a contributor to NPR, Smithsonian, and Travel and Leisure. And, because he's not busy enough, he also publishes the Elliott Report, which is a news site for consumers, and Elliott Confidential, a subscription newsletter that contains travel news and customer service. In this conversation, we talk about the challenges consumers face, and the rights consumers enjoy, related to flights, vacation rentals, cruises, car rentals, and travel insurance. Things like:When and how to get your money back for a delayed or canceled flightWarning words to look for in vacation rental ads.How to find the location of a vacation rental even when you don't have the addressWhen you can get a refund from Airbnb or VRBOIf cruises are safeIf you should get travel insuranceHow to avoid surprise post-facto car rental chargesAnd, the best approach to take when appealing for a refund or an apologyMentioned:  Hichee.com The VergeRecommended: Elliott Advocacy-------------------------Follow Deep Dive:InstagramTribelYouTube Email: deepdivewithshawn@gmail.com **Artwork: Dovi Design **Music: Joystock

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers an update on the impact of Hurricane Ian on Florida travel, a look behind the scenes of beach resorts, and the efforts some cruise lines are making to become more environmentally friendly with Aviation Consultant & President of Boyd Group International Mike Boyd, Founder of Elliott Confidential Christopher Elliott, and Author of “The Last Resort: A Chronicle of Paradise, Profit, and Peril at the Beach" Sarah Stodola.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers an update on the impact of Hurricane Ian on Florida travel, a look behind the scenes of beach resorts, and the efforts some cruise lines are making to become more environmentally friendly with Aviation Consultant & President of Boyd Group International Mike Boyd, Founder of Elliott Confidential Christopher Elliott, and Author of “The Last Resort: A Chronicle of Paradise, Profit, and Peril at the Beach" Sarah Stodola.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christopher Elliott is one of the most highly regarded travel experts in the world. His work can be found in USA Today, the Washington Post and Forbes as well as on his site, Elliott.org. He returned to the program to spend several segments with us discussing the state of the airline industry, hotels, restaurants, what travelers should expect when their luggage is lost, hotel "takebles" and... chocolate shops in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More with Christopher Elliott as he gets into lost luggage issues, hotel "takebles" and... chocolate shops in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More with Christopher Elliott as he gets into lost luggage issues, hotel "takebles" and... chocolate shops in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Elliott is one of the most highly regarded travel experts in the world. His work can be found in USA Today, the Washington Post and Forbes as well as on his site, Elliott.org. He returned to the program to spend several segments with us discussing the state of the airline industry, hotels, restaurants, what travelers should expect when their luggage is lost, hotel "takebles" and... chocolate shops in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the the ongoing flight delays and cancellations this summer and why we still continue to travel despite these hurdles with Journalist and Founder of Elliott Confidential Christopher Elliott, Senior Reporter at the Points Guy, Zach Griff, and British Essayist Pico Iyer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the the ongoing flight delays and cancellations this summer and why we still continue to travel despite these hurdles with Journalist and Founder of Elliott Confidential Christopher Elliott, Senior Reporter at the Points Guy, Zach Griff, and British Essayist Pico Iyer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott J Watson talks with travel expert Christopher Elliott about how the war in Eastern Europe will impact travel world-wide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whine Line, Blast from the Past; Christopher Elliott, Syndicated Columnist joins Brennan and Marxkors talking about traveling. Singer, Maria Muldaur joins the show talking about her new single “I'm Vaccinated & I'm Ready for Love.” And calls about being fired. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Young fills in for Mark Reardon today. St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney Tim Lohmar joins us to give his take on a few big national crime stories. Washington Post syndicated columnist Christopher Elliott discusses vaccine and air travel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Travel News: COVID and travel are making a comeback at the same time. Can tourism prevail? Or are we destined to go back into hiding? We have a breakdown. Southwest Airlines offers an apology for a string of incidents which have left many people short of their destination in the past few weeks, and an airport piano player in Atlanta is the subject of a feel-good story. Our Smarter Traveler segment features a Letter to the Editor from Christopher Elliott's web site, gently suggesting why it's important to get the vaccination for COVID. Hilton Hotels is ending daily housekeeping at most brands. Do you care? Is it a plus or a minus not getting your room cleaned daily? The move is sure to save hotels a chunk of money. Wonder if that will trickle down to consumers. Lots of fun things to do in Mendocino County this summer and fall. We have a guest with a rundown of events, just in case you might want to check one or two out

Welcome to lucky Episode 13 of The Write Start. I'm Lisa Iannucci, and this podcast is all about becoming a successful full-time freelance writer. I've been working from home and on the road for the last 25 plus years, writing books and writing for magazines, online publications, newspapers, and corporations. Each week on this podcast, you will learn about writing for different genres, finding ideas, finding work, pitching, and more, but most importantly, you'll learn about making money. Let's get started! This week's interview is with syndicated travel columnist Christopher Elliott. It doesn't matter if you're a travel writer or not. Christopher gives a lot of great tips on syndicating your work, working for newspapers, and more. I hope you like it!Christopher thank you so much for being on the show and thank you all for listening. Please follow me on Instagram at @thevirgintraveler as well as @thewritestartpodcast and If you like what you heard on this podcast, please share the podcast and leave me a rating or a review wherever you listen to The Write Start. Thanks again and I'll see you next week!  Support the Show.If you like what you've listened to and would like to support The Write Start podcast, please visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1322467/supporters/new. I'll give you a shoutout on the show! Thanks!

What happens in society when consumers have little control over their customer service experience? Join us for this episode as consumer advocate, Christopher Elliott, shares some insights into the consumer/business relationship.You'll learn:why consumers need to understand the basics of security, and pay attention to what companies are claimingwhy companies need to backup any security claims they make, and how to do it (hint: just be transparent)the impact of "thoughtful regulation" as an approach to force companies to treat customers right, including around securitywhy to align your company's values to your behaviors (and what happens when your customers call you out for not living them)why some companies don't have an incentive to improve, and what to do about itwhy the CEO (and other senior leadership) should respond to emails from customers, and do so quicklywhy doing the right thing is always the right thingwhy the principles of good customer service apply the same to both consumers and businesseswhy good leadership boils down to 2 streams of communication: your employees and your customerswhy even the most seasoned people are looking to the CEO and C-suite to set the tone on how they should behave, and what that means for leadershipGuestChristopher Elliott, Author, Journalist, and Founder of Elliott Advocacy (@elliottdotorg on Twitter)HostTed HarringtonThis Episode's SponsorsIf you'd like to sponsor this or any other podcast episode on ITSPmagazine, you can learn more here: https://www.itspmagazine.com/podcast-series-sponsorshipsResourcesLearn more about Christopher and Elliott Advocacy at https://www.elliott.org/For more podcast stories from Tech Done Different With Ted Harrington: https://www.itspmagazine.com/tech-done-different-podcastAre you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?https://www.itspmagazine.com/podcast-series-sponsorshipsLearn more about Ted and his book at https://hackablebook.com

What happens in society when consumers have little control over their customer service experience? Join us for this episode as consumer advocate, Christopher Elliott, shares some insights into the consumer/business relationship.You'll learn:why consumers need to understand the basics of security, and pay attention to what companies are claimingwhy companies need to backup any security claims they make, and how to do it (hint: just be transparent)the impact of "thoughtful regulation" as an approach to force companies to treat customers right, including around securitywhy to align your company's values to your behaviors (and what happens when your customers call you out for not living them)why some companies don't have an incentive to improve, and what to do about itwhy the CEO (and other senior leadership) should respond to emails from customers, and do so quicklywhy doing the right thing is always the right thingwhy the principles of good customer service apply the same to both consumers and businesseswhy good leadership boils down to 2 streams of communication: your employees and your customerswhy even the most seasoned people are looking to the CEO and C-suite to set the tone on how they should behave, and what that means for leadershipGuestChristopher Elliott, Author, Journalist, and Founder of Elliott Advocacy (@elliottdotorg on Twitter)HostTed HarringtonThis Episode's SponsorsIf you'd like to sponsor this or any other podcast episode on ITSPmagazine, you can learn more here: https://www.itspmagazine.com/podcast-series-sponsorshipsResourcesLearn more about Christopher and Elliott Advocacy at https://www.elliott.org/For more podcast stories from Tech Done Different With Ted Harrington: https://www.itspmagazine.com/tech-done-different-podcastAre you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?https://www.itspmagazine.com/podcast-series-sponsorshipsLearn more about Ted and his book at https://hackablebook.com

Christopher Elliott is the ultimate consumer advocate. His extremely popular site Elliott.org is home base to his efforts, while his column in USA Today  and Washington Post are a must read. Fighting for the rights of customers he fights back against wrongdoing committed by big corporations such as airlines, cruise companies and hotels. Glenn and Chris talk about the biggest issues customers care about and both take resort fees to task, a terrible policy that alienates customers for short term profit gain. But first, producer Jeff Polly and Glenn talk about some of the sexiest Valentine's Day packages offered by hotels. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text ‘hotel' to 66866. Visit Tim's podcast page!! http://www.fivehundybymidnight.com/fhbm/ Visit the brand new www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media, or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn. Visit our sponsor: Duetto Visit our sponsor: CLIC: California Lodging Investment Conference Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ifu34iwhrh7fishlnhiuyv7xlsm Send your comments and questions to Glenn@rouse.media.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/novacancy Follow Glenn @TravelingGlenn Learn more at http://novacancy.libsyn.com Produced by Jeff Polly: http://www.endpointmultimedia.com/  

Ingrid M. Evans founding partner of the Evans Law Firm in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Ms. Evans is a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, was named as a Finalist for California Consumer Attorney of the Year in 2009 and 2012, rated as a Northern California and Top Women Attorneys Super Lawyers, 2012 Women Leaders in the Law.  Christopher Elliott a National Geographic Traveler's reader advocate ,consumer advocate, multimedia journalist and customer service expert known for his practical advice and creative solutions to customer-service problems. His work is shaped by a drive to help people, drawing on the best traditions of investigative reporting and service journalism. ” He's the author of Scammed: How to Save Your Money and Find Better Service in a World of Schemes, Swindles, and Shady Deals, a manifesto for empowering consumers and encouraging corporate responsibility.   Linda Prinster author of the HCG Weight Loss Cure Guide and co-author of 101 Worry Free HCG Diet Recipes, Over 201 Worry-Free HCG Maintenance Recipes, and the Pocket Guide to the HCG Protocol. She holds a PMP certification, and has significant consulting experience in management, research/documentation, and weight loss. She is the founder of Pounds and Inches Away Inc  William Jordan  nationally recognized author and lecturer on the subject of wealth management and financial planning.  He is the President and Chief Investment Officer for the wealth management firm William Jordan Associates