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Law Tigers' Senior Vice President of Growth and Business Development, Dave Thomas joins us in this LAWsome episode. Listen in as Dave and Tanner discuss diversifying marketing strategies, brand awareness, measuring results, and finding the right balance for your law firm. Many law firms struggle with the mindset that marketing is an expense that should yield immediate results. Explore the importance of viewing marketing as a scalable investment that can be perfected over time. Learn how working with a marketing agency can help law firms assess their current strategies and build comprehensive plans for the future. Dave discusses traditional mass media marketing as well as the importance of grassroots marketing techniques. Learn how to track your results and build follow ups into your process. Dave also speaks on being strategic in not only your placements of advertising, but media buying topics like the time of year you purchase billboards. Connect with Dave on his LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-l-thomas-mba-715b2921/  and by visiting https://lawtigers.com/  You can also catch him at the Motorcycle Accident Summit that's taking place next year, March 5th through the 7th at the Conrad Hotel in Orlando, Florida. The summit is run in tandem with National Trial Lawyers. TLDR:  Partnering with a marketing agency can help law firms refine strategies and create comprehensive marketing plans. Grassroots and traditional mass media marketing play key roles in a firm's overall strategy.  Tracking results is essential for success.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Join us at EAGxIndia 2024 in Bengaluru, on 19-20 October, 2024!, published by Arthur Malone on August 2, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Apply Here! EAGxIndia 2024 will be held at The Conrad, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The conference aims to help attendees in the region find and accelerate their path to positive impact, using EA principles to foster connections and growth opportunities. In 2023, 163 attendees participated in the first EAGxIndia, with 70% from India and others from the UK, US, Singapore, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Germany, and Brazil. This event enriched the local community with domestic and international connections, catalyzed movement growth, and had multiple reports of attendees transitioning into new impactful careers as a direct result of the conference. We are excited to build on these successes with a second, larger conference in just a few months! Basics of EAGx and effective altruism: EAGx (Effective Altruism Global X) is a series of regionally focused events uniting the global EA community, supported by the Centre for Effective Altruism (CEA) and organized by local teams. The EA community focuses on various cause areas, emphasizing effectiveness and evidence-based decision-making. Key areas include: Global health and development: Alleviating poverty and improving health in low-income countries through interventions such as malaria prevention, deworming, and direct cash transfers. Animal welfare: Reducing animal suffering in factory farming by promoting plant-based diets, animal rights, and humane treatment. Long-term future and existential risks: Mitigating risks to humanity's future, such as those posed by advanced AI, biosecurity, and nuclear weapons. Effective altruism community building: Strengthening the EA movement by fostering community, supporting EA-aligned careers, and enhancing impact. Policy and advocacy: Promoting global well-being through public policy and governance, focusing on open government data, evidence based policy, and capacity-building for officials. Why attend? EAGx events have a strong track record of fostering new connections within the effective altruism community. Past attendees have gained valuable information and networks, leading to jobs, internships, and development programs. Connect with a passionate community: Engage with like-minded individuals committed to making a positive impact. Learn and upskill: Participate in workshops, talks, and interviews with EA thought leaders and practitioners working on groundbreaking ideas. Get actionable insights and strategies: Receive practical advice on optimizing charitable donations, exploring impactful careers, and learning the latest EA research. Why India & Bengaluru? India offers unique opportunities for directly impactful interventions in areas like poverty alleviation, public health, and education. The country also hosts a large population of educated and passionate individuals looking for their way to improve their own country, the world, and the future. This combination of problems to solve and a deep talent pool to empower makes India an ideal location for investment in the local EA community. Bengaluru, known as the Silicon Valley of India, is a hub of entrepreneurship and innovation. It boasts a rich academic and research landscape, ideal for impactful discussions and initiatives. Bengaluru also hosts one of the longest running Indian EA groups which has been conducting meetups and fostering connections since 2017. The EAGxIndia 2024 venue, Conrad Hotel, resides centrally with a view of Ulsoor Lake and offers easy access to key areas like M.G. Road and Indira Nagar, making it a perfect site for networking and collaboration. Should you apply? EAGxIndia 2024 welcomes both those newly engaged with effective altruism and seasoned participants, particula...

For people like me in marketing it is a very unwelcome fact: the higher up the financial food chain you go in search of clientele, the less likely you are to obtain a customer, client, or patient through advertising, direct mail, or other proactive outreach.  Oprah Winfrey does not look on Google for a chiropractor, nor will she be motivated by a late night TV ad. If she has back pain, she'll reach out to her network for a recommendation. To woo affluent clients the best weaponry is by repeatedly offering "bragging rights experiences” to your customer and client base. The hospitality industry has been doing this for years. Golf resorts have been dispatching massage therapists to deliver a quick rub to sore shoulders or achy backs between greens. Hilton's super upscale Conrad Hotel introduced the now popular "pillow menu" and individual concierges. Whilst St. Regis, introduced your personal butler. You probably don't operate a hotel or a resort, but you can learn a lot from the most upscale of them. The best have committed clientele, unwilling to stay elsewhere unless absolutely unavoidable, and urging their peers and friends to follow their lead.  Most businesses settle for whatever word-of-mouth advertising or specific referrals they get by accident, but in marketing to the wealthy, it is more vital to get them and each referral is so valuable, that a strategic investment of time and money is warranted.  There are three main strategies:  creating experiences customers are motivated, preferably compelled, to tell others about - that is, being the basis for storytelling  recognizing and rewarding those who refer  tracking, measuring, and managing referrals Steps 2 and 3 aren't very useful without step 1, which is pretty obvious. But by taking the time to understand the psychological and emotional drivers of your wealthy customers' buying behaviour and enthusiasm for what they buy and whom they buy from to crafting the most appropriate sales language and choreographing your sales process – all combine the Total Experience as felt by the customer. That total experience determines a customer's willingness to refer when asked as well as the likelihood of them spontaneously recommending you to others of their own initiative. An important thing to understand is that satisfaction is not sufficient.  For example, there are many businesses I buy things from and do business with which I am sufficiently satisfied to continue as a customer. my dry cleaners, the local car wash, and my Accountant. But I have zero motivation to tell others about these businesses, let alone passionately urge others to use them.  On the other hand, I have actively referred people to my dentist; my graphic designer Troy, my favourite restaurant, Brika. Why do I champion these businesses but not the others?  Because they do more than satisfy. They meet a higher standard. The secret to referral stimulus is the difference between satisfaction and enthusiasm, produced either by merely expectations or by exceeding them.  Getting recommendations and referrals from your clients is about turning them into storytellers about their experiences with you. Nobody gathers a crowd around at a cocktail party to tell them, "My dry cleaner gets my clothes clean, folds them, and puts them on hangers." It's just not much of a story.  Here's why this is particularly important in working with affluent clientele: Surveys show that the affluent are 30% less likely than the general public to return or exchange unsatisfactory merchandise, seek out management to lodge complaints, or make their disappointments known. Their time is too valuable to spend on such activities. They simply go elsewhere. If the experience you are delivering is unsatisfactory or merely ordinary, you can't rely on your wealthy customers to do your work for you and alert you to your mediocrity. You have to determine it, based on poor referral statistics or other statistical measurements and observation. Affluent consumers are, however, more demanding, even though they may keep their disappointments to themselves and go searching elsewhere for better experiences. Peer Recommendations Rule Abundant survey and statistical data supports the premise that, the more affluent the consumer, the more likely they are to rely, in whole or part, on word-of-mouth information and recommendations from peers in selecting stores, restaurants, products, services, and professional providers. If their interest is captured by advertising or direct solicitation, the wealthy consumer is at least four times (400%) more likely to ask their network about the company than is a consumer of average means.  With the affluent, word of mouth is far more critical. And far more valuable. And must be earned through complex creation and delivery of exceptional experiences that serve as basis for positive, interesting storytelling.  If you have all of this in place, you will get referrals. When you do, Strategy 2 (recognition and reward) should occur.  I cannot tell you the number of times I've heard the same unhappy story – “I sent my friend/ client/ neighbour to x and never got so much as a thank-you note." Each person telling me that story is expressing deep resentment of not being shown deserved respect and appreciation, and reinforcing their determination never to recommend that business to anyone else. I don't think most businesspeople understand just how much it irritates people who deserve appreciation but not get it.  This is multiplied with the affluent, who feel privileged to begin with and take the absence of appropriate response as a slap in the face. When they do you a favour, such as referring a customer, they are waiting for an appropriate acknowledgment.  The good news is that recognition and rewards motivate more of the same behaviour. I guess we can all be Pavlov's dogs.  The best way to turn a first-time or occasional referrer into a frequent one is: recognition. And, the more affluent the customer, the more personal the recognition should be. They do not need a gift card that you buy a dozen at a time to reward referring customers. A personal, preferably handwritten thank-you note will do.  But, ideally, its best to find and obtain something of specific relevance to the individual or their business, family, pets, or personal interests. And you are developing even more “bragging rights experiences”. Finally, Strategy 3 is holding yourself, your staff, and even your clients accountable for referral activity. This means measuring effectiveness every way you can, beginning with overall stats.  I often ask a professional service provider like a dentist or chiropractor to tell me how many referrals they've received per active patient this year to date vs. last year … and guess what – most of them have no idea.  You can't manage what you don't measure. Depending on the nature of your business, you may be able to measure one staff person's efficacy at securing referrals against another's. You can certainly track referral numbers, frequency, and consistency for each customer, client, or patient. The courageous marketer will single out the clients referring below par and engage them in frank discussion about it.  The point is that referral productivity is something to be proactively managed, not passively accepted, whatever it is.

We go coast to coast with GMs as we broadcast live from Producer Dave's hotel and are joined by Adam Heffron, GM of the new Conrad Hotel in LA. We learn what it takes to open a luxury hotel, plus hear about how GMs are solving their current challenges. Plus, Adam shares what he's expecting from opening a new hotel in today's climate in a downtown urban location.

We go coast to coast with GMs as we broadcast live from Producer Dave's hotel and are joined by Adam Heffron, GM of the new Conrad Hotel in LA. We learn what it takes to open a luxury hotel, plus hear about how GMs are solving their current challenges. Plus, Adam shares what he's expecting from opening a new hotel in today's climate in a downtown urban location.

About the guestInspired by sacred geometry, Jordann Wine draws on classical forms and patterns in her work to reference mathematical concepts that reflect the wonders of the universe. Working with the golden ratio, fractals, and gradients these geometric abstract paintings, drawings and murals connect to notions of deep space in time, as well as deep space found in meditation. Floating, falling, fading and unfolding patterns of triangles and circles mesmerize the viewer, evoking contemplation of the infinite. Seeking order out of chaos, and interrupting rigidity of order with slight imperfections in the repetition is central to the meditative nature of her practice and to the solace it intends to bring out in the hand-drawn imagery.  Along with her work in drawings, paintings and murals, Jordann has evolved her practice by introducing glitter. Glitter, commonly dismissed as an ordinary craft material, is elevated to a painterly standard as she foregrounds the material's inherent qualities of holding and releasing light. Making use of the medium's full range of iridescent, opaque, and translucent color qualities, she transforms the childish or garish reputation of glitter into a reflective cosmic field. Reflective surfaces instinctually remind people of water, the element most critical to survival. Glitter's shimmering surfaces, reminiscent of light hitting water, attracts the viewer into the work, evoking the appeal of both the movement of water as flow and the introspective quality of water as stillness. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from New York University; where she studied Sustainable Entrepreneurship in the Gallatin School of Individualized Study and minored in Studio Art. She continued her education at the Aegean Center for Fine Arts in Paros, Greece. Currently, based in Washington, DC, she has had solo exhibitions at Honfleur Gallery, George Mason University, and Strathmore Arts Center, as well as many national and international group exhibitions. She has murals throughout DC, Maryland, New York and Jamaica, working with among others: Facebook, the DC Commission of Arts and Humanities, POW! WOW! DC, Conrad Hotel, lululemon, and JBG. Her work has been purchased for private collections, including recent acquisitions for the permanent collections of the Kennedy Center, Capital One Café, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Art Bank, Lockheed Martin, Fairmont Hotel, Montefiore Hospital, and Booz Allen Hamilton.  She was a 2021, 2020 and 2019 recipient of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Artist Fellowship grant.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.Mentioned in this episode:Jordann WineTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★

Michael has close to twenty years of experience in the construction management industry. He has served as Senior Project Manager for several of the nation's largest builders, including Skanska and Hunter Roberts Construction Group. He has been responsible for the overall success of projects in excess of $162 million in contract value, most notably Red Bull Arena, in Harrison, NJ ($162M), and the Conrad Hotel in Battery Park, NYC ($120M).  In his career, Michael has successfully completed over $564 million dollars of residential and commercial projects.​​ Michael is a graduate of East Carolina University with a BS in Construction Management and has taught as an adjunct instructor at NYU's Schack Institute of Real Estate. He resides in Monmouth County, New Jersey with his wife Erin, son Nolan and daughter Ryan. Having just completed the 29020 summiting experience, we had conversation that was fresh around living a full life and the importance of creating experiences. To learn more and connect with Michael: LinkedIn Instagram    To connect with Kyle: Instagram Bucket-List Guys Trips

Joan took part in our competition to win a relaxing break at the Conrad Hotel in Dublin.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg brings you a CBS broadcast from The Conrad Hotel in Washington D.C., recorded before the Covid-19 pandemic classification. This week's pre-Covid episode will feature Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, National Air and Space Museum's Chief Curator Peter Jakab, The Washington Post's Roxanne Roberts, and much more. Click here for the entire list guests.

The Collection at The Conrad Hotel; DIY artist Ceres; The Normies; Neon Art; Heidelburg Haus Cafe and Bakery; Artist Katrina Murray; IMCPL "Sons" photo exhibit; Cloud poetry. Originally produced December 20, 2018.

The Collection at The Conrad Hotel; DIY artist Ceres; The Normies; Neon Art; Heidelburg Haus Cafe and Bakery; Artist Katrina Murray; IMCPL "Sons" photo exhibit; Cloud poetry. Originally produced December 20, 2018.

Chef Bryan Voltaggio has been a staple in the DC food and wine scene for over 15 years. From his humble beginnings growing up in Frederick, Maryland to being named executive chef at Charlie Palmer Steak, to breaking out on his own and opening the highly acclaimed Volt. Bryan and his brother, Michael, competed on one of the most watched seasons of Top Chef, Season 6 -- where Michael took the win from his brother. Now the two of them have opened up Estuary in the new Conrad Hotel and Bryan is back on Top Chef to see if he can be top toque. Powered and distributed by Simplecast

We are on location today, and we are recording outside while we are waiting for our room to be cleaned. We aren't going to tell you the location on this episode, but Chris does drop a couple of hints. We are both on the keto diet or at least eating in a way that puts our bodies into ketosis. We are basically becoming fat burning entities. Although, Chris's version is a bit modified. Keto and healthy eating are popular, but it still takes some effort, forethought, and planning to eat keto or focus on eating healthy while traveling. This show focuses on eating foods that are high in good fat, with moderate proteins, and low carbs. There are different types and versions of the keto diet, but this show should help get the wheels turning on how to stay on your eating plan while exploring the world.  Show Notes:   [05:56] Our number one focus is having a plan. You want to think about accommodations, transportation, and what you need to bring with you.  [07:27] When on a road trip take a cooler. Pack things that may be hard to find and, of course, anything you need while on the road.  [08:50] If your traveling by plane, you can leverage the Shipt app. This is a 2-3 hour delivery service owned by target. You can have water or whatever delivered at your hotel.  [10:13] If you are staying at an Airbnb, you can always run to the grocery store.  [10:47] You can also shop beforehand using grocery pick up services. [11:11] Amazon is another amazing option. Put the apps on your phone before hand.  [11:44] Keto friendly foods that travel well are mustard, salad dressing, spices, cooked meats, boiled eggs, avocado, pork rinds, and heavy cream. You can also throw in cheeses, chia seeds, and berries.  [14:16] It's also helpful to have keto coffee and protein shakes with MCT oil.  [15:57] There's a Whole Foods next to our  hotel, and the breakfast we got there was so good that we went back for lunch. [16:30] Think about things to snack on for air travel. We like jerky, coconut chips, nut butters, pork rinds, tuna packets with keto mayo, stevia, nuts, and bulletproof coffee. Put coffee in your carry on, so the drug dogs don't think you are trying to cover up a scent.  [17:49] Get perishables when you are at an Airbnb. They are very friendly for special dietary restrictions.  [18:41] You have to be a little more creative when staying at a hotel. The free breakfast can be loaded with temptations. It's a carb buffet. [20:06] We like Vega and Best Fat Fuel shakes. Magnesium and potassium are important for women.  [23:35] We also like Zevia soda. Root beer is our favorite. [26:34] Grilled and sauteed meats are easy go-tos. Make the best choices, you don't have to be perfect. Cheeses and avocado are great choices. Vegetables and leafy greens are perfect. Chris loves asparagus.  [28:40] Watch the condiments. Look out for sugar and carbs. Oil and vinegar or adding avocado are great for salads.  [30:55] Bacon or sausage and eggs are great for breakfast. You can have grilled chicken with no bun. [31:47] Lunch options include a bacon cheeseburger with no bun. Grilled chicken, nuggets, and salad are a great option. You can get an unwich at Jimmy John's.  [32:57] You don't have to be perfect, but it helps to be aware. Especially, if you travel a lot. [33:41] There are tons of dinner options like grilled fish and vegetables. Lobster and butter is also keto approved.  [34:51] Drinking on keto will slow down the ability to breakdown fat, but champagne or dry wines only have about two net carbs. [36:12] Unfortunately, beer isn't keto approved.  [37:06] Most liquors are no carbs. Just leave off the sweet mixers. [39:01] Fish options include flounder, herring, salmon, sardines, sole, tuna, trout, cod, and halibut. [39:17] You can also try Cornish game hen, duck, goose, pheasant, quail, or ostrich to mix things up. Di's favorites are shellfish like  clams, crab meat, mussels, oysters, shrimp, squid, and lobster. [40:01] You can have whatever meat you want as long as it's not fried. Try things like bacon, beef, ham, lamb, pork, and veal. [41:09] Cheeses are also one of Di's favorites. Think about trying things like parmesan, goat cheese, blue cheese, cheddar, gouda, mozzarella, cream cheese, Swiss, and feta. [42:10] You can also use a carb manager app to make things easier. Having a fitness app can make sure you are moving. The Apple watch also has a cool fitness tracker. Chris likes My Fitness Pal.    Links and Resources: Airbnb Get $40 off your first home booking of $75 or more and $15 off towards an experience of $50 or more Waldorf Astoria and the Conrad Hotel and Resorts Get a $100 daily credit when you stay 2 or more nights and book at least 3 days in advance Carb Manager App Keto Diet Tracker My Fitness Pal Apple Watch Activity Tracker Amazon Prime Just $5.99 a month Amazon Fresh Unlimited grocery delivery Shipt Save $50 Vega Protein Shakes Fat Fuel  Formula Dispensers for Travel   For pictures, tips and more, be sure to check out our Fly with Chris and Di Facebook page and signup to download a copy of The Best City for You. Please take a moment and subscribe to our podcast and leave a review. Become a Fly Insider and get the inside scoop, behind the scenes photos, and exclusive travel deals.

We are wrapping up our Nashville series with where to eat in Nashville. We already talked about Where to Stay in Nashville and The Top Things to Do in Nashville. Now it’s time to talk about some of the amazing food options when in Nashville. If you haven’t eaten yet, this episode will make you hungry. We’ve been focusing on eating better and getting fit. Diane is on the keto diet and Chris is doing a keto/paleo version. To be honest, preparing for this show was a bit of a challenge to our diets.    There are so many great things to do and see in Nashville and the food is no exception. We kick things off with some great spots in Downtown Nashville. We tell you about the super cool Acme Feed & Seed along with what we each like to order. We also tell you where to get amazing oysters and unbelievable milkshakes before moving on to our favorite spots in The Gulch. After that we tell you about Midtown hotspots, some classy West End options, our favorite spot in 12 South, Hillsboro Village, and Chris’s favorite pizza place in East Nashville.    Warning: graphic food descriptions, please eat before listening to this episode.    Show Notes:   [04:15] Downtown Nashville is the hustling and bustling area where all of the honkytonks are located.  [04:32] Acme Feed & Seed is a cool historic building with a honkytonk on the first floor with great food and drinks. There is also a great bar and food on the second floor which also has sushi. The third floor is an event center called The Hatchery. There is also a rooftop bar with great views of Broadway, the Cumberland River, Nissan Stadium, and Riverfront Park. [07:42] Get Ike & Mike Nachos on the second floor.  [08:25] Chris would eat an acme burger with bear creek beef & cheddar cheese and hand-cut fries. Di would have he farm-raised catfish with hush puppies, hand cut fries, and slaw. [09:32] For dessert, try a southern hand pie with cinnamon ice cream and caramel sauce. [10:05] The Southern Steak & Oyster. They serve breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner. At brunch you can get pictures of mimosas. They also have great oysters. [11:54] Eat like Chris with the fried chicken, greens, and mac and cheese or a double-cut smoked pork chop. Di likes the shrimp and grits or seared sea scallops. [14:11] There is a special dessert place called Legendairy. It's a crazy over the top milkshake bar. They make things like Death by Chocolate which is Dutch chocolate and rocky road ice cream, chocolate icing rim, chocolate chips, whipped cream, chocolate fudge drizzle, chocolate sprinkles, and a fudge brownie on top. [17:06] Now we are moving into The Gulch. The Whiskey Kitchen has great cocktails with awesome names. They have an extensive whiskey menu and late night dinners. [18:34] Chris would eat dry wings (sweet & smoky bbq, togarashi, or ranch-spiced) to start and three little pigs brick oven pizza (sausage, pit ham, Gifford’s bacon, mozzarella, provolone). [19:33] Di would have the rocket salad (arugula, slicked strawberry, blue cheese crumble, toasted pecan, lemon herb vinaigrette) to start and low country pulled pork sandwich with chipotle mac & cheese. [20:27] Biscuit Love is world famous. They have three locations. They serve breakfast, lunch, and brunch. They started as a food truck and make everything from scratch. Try an east nasty chicken sandwich. [21:33] Chris would have the princess which is buttermilk biscuit, Nashville style spicy boneless hot chicken thigh, pickles, mustard, and honey. [22:15] Di would have Bonuts which are fried biscuit dough, tossed in sugar, topped with lemon mascarpone, served over blueberry compote or Hummingbird Family Reserve a drop biscuit filled with pineapples and banana jam, topped with cream cheese frosting and pecans. [23:28] Jackalope Brewing Co. The founders met while studying in Scotland. They have brews with cool names. Chris would have a Fennario IPA and Di would have Thunder Ann Pale Ale.  [26:09] Midtown. The Patterson House is a speakeasy in a secret location. Governor Malcolm R. Patterson vetoed prohibition, but his veto was overridden by the state legislature. They have unique cocktails and delicious food.  [29:48] Get some Nashville hot chicken at Hattie B's.  [31:22] Chris would get the Damn Hot with southern greens. Di would get the Southern with no heat with either peach cobbler or banana pudding.  [31:45] Warning: Shut the Cluck Up!! is HOT! [34:31] We love pizza, but only recommend places we go. DeSano has communal seating and traditional style pizza, calzones, cannolis, and you can even get slices.  [36:03] The West End. The Americano is like a tapas bar. It's fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere. [37:12] Saltine is a great seafood place, and they have oysters. Chris's favorite go-to dessert is chocolate cake.  [38:34] 12 South has some cool places to eat. Bartaco is our go-to spot. They have street tacos. We always order the chips and salsas.  [40:06] Chris orders the chicken and shrimp. Di loves the crispy rock shrimp, glazed pork belly, Baja fish, and when in season the crispy oyster tacos. [42:36] The Christie Cookie Co. is across the street. They have amazing cookies and brownies that are awesome. Take some home! [44:09] The Frothy Monkey serves breakfast through dinner, and they have great coffee and food options.  [45:41] Hillsboro Village: Check out the Pancake Pantry. Get there before 9:00 am. There is a long line, but the pancakes are worth it.  [47:31] Kay Bob's has Persian and Southern influenced healthy food. [48:26] When you make it to East Nashville hit up Five Points Pizza. This is Chris's favorite, and even though you can get just a slice, he suggests the whole pie.  [50:25] The Pharmacy has 100% Tennessee raised burgers. They have great burgers, brats, and shakes. They make their own condiments and have a unique beer selection. [51:44] Time to wrap up and go eat.    Links and Resources: Waldorf Astoria and the Conrad Hotel and Resorts Get a $100 daily credit when you stay 2 or more nights and book at least 3 days in advance Lyft  get up to $5 off with your first ride Where to Stay in Nashville The Top Things to Do in Nashville Downtown Nashville: Acme Feed & Seed The Southern Steak & Oyster Legendairy 3rd Ave N Legendairy Milkshake Bar on Facebook The Gulch: Whiskey Kitchen Biscuit Love Jackalope Brewing Co Midtown: Patterson House Hattie B’s DeSano’s Pizza West End: Americano Saltine 12 South: Bartaco The Christie Cookie Co. Frothy Monkey Hillsboro Village: Pancake Pantry Kay Bob’s East Nashville: Five Points Pizza The Pharmacy   For pictures, tips and more, be sure to check out our Fly with Chris and Di Facebook page and signup to download a copy of The Best City for You. Please take a moment and subscribe to our podcast and leave a review. 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With music, sports, nightlife, and great places to eat, Nashville has it all. It’s also our hometown, and we are excited to talk about it today. There is so much to do and see in Nashville, and we’ll be talking about this in upcoming episodes, but today is all about where to stay when visiting Nashville. From modern upscale hotels with rooftop bars to unique boutique hotels, there are so many choices when deciding where to stay in Nashville. We share our planning expertise to help you find a place to stay that suits your interests and what you want to do during your visit. Nashville is made up of different neighborhoods that all have their own unique vibe. We kick off with some of the nice places to stay downtown that are located close to stadiums and bars. Then we move on to hotels that are in The Gulch, Midtown, and Printers Alley. If you want something a little quieter, we also talk about some lovely residential areas that have Airbnb options. Nashville has something for everyone, and we want to help you find the perfect place for you to stay.  Show Notes: [03:47] Chris lived in Nashville for a couple of years after he finished school. We recently moved back.  [04:11] In the last 7-10 years, Nashville has really grown. Especially, the downtown area called SoBro or South of Broadway. [04:33] Downtown is the most popular area. This is where the stadiums and the bars and clubs are located. This is where you can experience Nashville. [05:36] The Westin Nashville is close to everything and a wonderful place to stay with two restaurants and a rooftop bar.  [06:28] The Noelle is a boutique hotel. It's a creative gathering place with a rooftop bar called the Rare Bird. It looks like an old train station and a really great unique feel.  [07:41] Hilton is one of our main go-tos with three restaurants and two bars. You can also get suites. This is great if you love Hiltons or are a rewards member.  [09:01] When you have a special occasion or want to go all out, the Bobby Hotel is an upscale experience on the cusp of the Nashville music scene. It even has a rooftop lounge with a swimming pool and it's right in Printer's Alley.  [11:30] Other great downtown locations include The Omni, the J.W. Marriott, the Renaissance, the Sheraton, the Hilton, and the Hilton Garden Inn. [11:48] The Fairlane Hotel is a metro modern hub. It's a quirky mid-century modern design from the 1960s and 1970s. If you were around at those times it will hearken your childhood memories. [12:55] A boutique hotel specifically designed for groups is the Bode. They have from one to four bedroom units with chef kitchens and balconies. This would be a wonderful and unique place for a group to stay.  [13:35] Nashville has country music and honky tonks, so you can just get down and have a good time. There are also very trendy upscale places to stay. NashVegas can compete with places across the world.  [14:26] The Gulch is an upscale trendy area. It has more of a local feel, it's about two miles off of the strip. There are cool hotels and restaurants.  [15:50] We're going to start with the Thompson Nashville. All of the rooms have floor to ceiling windows that overlooks the Gulch and downtown. The decor is mid-century modern with hardwood floors and there are three restaurants there. [16:24] The 404 Boutique is a tiny hotel. They only have four king suite rooms with custom vintage furniture. They also have loft spaces and photography by local artists. They also have the award-winning 404 Kitchen restaurant.  [18:23] Midtown is about 5 miles away from downtown. Hattie B's Hot chicken is in Midtown. This is a great area for young professionals. Each area has a different vibe. You'll find more locals here. [19:49] Embassy Suites and Home 2 Suites are good choices. There's also The Kimpton Aertson with 180 guest rooms. They also have 12 suites and 12 different room types. There is private dining and an award winning brasserie. Di wants to spend the day at their spa and get a four handed spa.  [21:56] West End is one of Chris's favorite areas. It's a little further from the city. This is where Vanderbilt is at. It's also a little more affordable. [23:14] You can walk to Midtown from West End, but you'll need a car for the other areas.  [23:40] You can stay at the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt or the Loews Vanderbilt or the Hayes Street Hotel. The Hayes Street is a boutique hotel with a minimalist vibe and the Hayes Street Bar.  [23:53] The Hutton Hotel is a four star, four diamond hotel that caters to musicians. It's upscale and casual, and it has creative spaces for musical professionals. It also has penthouses and is super pet friendly. You could also run into one of your favorite musicians here.  [24:51] The Hutton is also very pet friendly with special water bowls and treats. They also have a complete vinyl library and in room record players. They also have a house car that will take you anywhere in a 3-mile radius, and it happens to be a Tesla. The fitness center has a Peloton bike and TRX. [26:10] All of the music studios are between West End and Midtown. [26:57] 12 South is a residential neighborhood. There are a lot of bars, restaurants and shops here. It's walkable and has Bartaco. There's a cool vibe with a lot of locals. [28:31] Belmont University is also a large school in Nashville. It's a small quaint beautiful area. You can great Airbnbs in these neighborhoods.  [30:10] Hillsborough is an urban neighborhood with younger adults and college students. There are over 25 bars and restaurants.  [30:55] East Nashville is well-known because of the musicians and artists that live here. It's like its own city with over 100 restaurants and shops. You can't walk to other neighborhoods if you are staying here.  [32:48] When you are planning your trip, think about all of these things when determining the right place to stay.  Links and Resources: Airbnb Get $40 off your first home booking of $75 or more and $15 off towards an experience of $50 or more Waldorf Astoria and the Conrad Hotel and Resorts Get a $100 daily credit when you stay 2 or more nights and book at least 3 days in advance The Westin Nashville Noelle, Nashville Rare Bird Nashville Hilton Downtown Nashville Bobby Hotel Omni Nashville J.W. Marriott Renaissance Nashville Sheraton Grand Nashville Hilton Nashville Downtown Hilton Garden Inn Fairlane Hotel Bode Nashville Thompson Nashville 404 Boutique 404 Kitchen Hattie B's Hot Chicken Embassy Suites Nashville at Vanderbilt University Hotel Home 2 Suites Nashville The Kimpton Aertson Nashville Henley Modern American Brasserie Kimpton Spa Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt Loews Nashville Hayes Street Hotel Hayes Street Bar Hutton Hotel Writers Studios Mane & Rye Dinerant Bartaco

Taking advantage of frequent flyer programs is a great way to save on flights and upgrade to a more comfortable flight. You can also use some points for other things like merchandise or even drinks. It can get confusing trying to make sense of all of the options. This is why we are sharing our experience on how to maximize those benefits and get the most out of your miles program.   We talk about how to become a frequent flyer member. If you're already a member, don't worry, we have stuff for you too. We talk about some of the benefits of being a frequent flyer. We also talk about how to sign up for frequent flyer programs, and we also talk about how to get the most out of your miles. We also wrap up the show with a comparison of three different airlines and the benefits that they provide. We’ve done the research, so you can just enjoy the benefits.    Show Notes   [02:45] Being part of a frequent flyer plan really makes you feel special. It also makes purchase of tickets and check in really easy. The airline will have all of your information including precheck to make the security experience much easier. [04:08] Your information is also already stored, so you don't have to waste time retyping your information every time you purchase a new ticket.  [04:35] Another great benefit is earning free flights. You can use your points for flights or extras like upgrades, baggage fees, and drinks. [07:16] You can also trade your points for experiences or merchandise or even Amazon gift cards. [08:08] It's easy to sign up for frequent flyer miles. Go to the airline website and click on the join now button. Once you enter your information, you'll get a frequent flyer number. We keep our information on a spreadsheet. Take a picture and keep the info on your phone. [11:02] Make sure your frequent flyer number is connected to your ticket when you purchase the ticket from other online sites.  [13:36] Airlines want to build brand loyalty, and they want you to be members. Staying loyal to one brand will help you maximize your miles.  [16:10] Saving your miles for the most expensive tickets will save you more money. It's always great to upgrade to even comfort plus. Be flexible with your flight time to maximize points. Sometimes miles to upgrade aren't the best use. Save the miles for purchasing tickets. [18:16] American Airlines AAdvantage they provide miles with 34 partners. You can use the miles for a lot of different things. There are four elite status levels including gold, platinum, executive platinum, and platinum pro. These miles do expire after 18 months.  [20:00] With Delta SkyMiles, you earn 5 SkyMiles for every dollar. There are also partner airlines. You can also earn on purchases with credit cards. Miles can be used for travel, upgrades, and merchandise. Medallion status gives you unlimited upgrades. Miles never expire. [22:54] Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards program. This is based on the amount of money you spend. They're also no blackout dates, and the points never expire. You can also get companion tickets which are two tickets for the price of one. [24:48] Benefits often change over time, but these are updated as of today.   Links and Resources: Airbnb Get $40 off your first home booking of $75 or more and $15 off towards an experience of $50 or more Waldorf Astoria and the Conrad Hotel and Resorts Get a $100 daily credit when you stay 2 or more nights and book at least 3 days in advance American Airlines AAdvantage Delta SkyMiles Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards   For pictures, tips and more, be sure to check out our Fly with Chris and Di Facebook page and signup to download a copy of The Best City for You. Please take a moment and subscribe to our podcast and leave a review. Become a Fly Insider and get the inside scoop, behind the scenes photos, and exclusive travel deals.

Booking a trip or vacation can be frustrating for people who don’t know where or when to look, but it’s possible to save and still have awesome trips when you know where and how to look for the best deals. This is why we invited budget travel expert Nikki Rue on the show today.    Nikki runs She Saves She Travels where she shares budget travel tips, inspiration from her trips, and more with her readers. Nikie gives us great tips on the best time to book a flight, why it’s so important to be flexible with dates and airports, and she shares some little heard of subscription services that can save travelers big bucks to local and exotic locations.    Show Notes   [02:36] Nikki Rue runs the travel blog She Saves She Travels. She has been traveling for years. It's her goal to break the myth that you have to be rich to travel. [03:14] She teaches people how to budget and prioritize their trips through her site. She also gives awesome travel tips and shares inspiration about the trips that she has been on.  [03:34] Nikki is flexible with her travel dates. Traveling in the off season or on Wednesdays and Tuesdays is less expensive.  [05:22] You may be able to find cheaper flights at a different airport. You can also fly into neighboring towns. Major airports are a little less expensive.  [08:03] Try going into incognito mode in your browser to find a cheaper flight.  [10:09] You can sometimes get better deals by booking separate flights, because you could use different airlines for each flight.  [11:33] Be creative and look at different options.  [12:30] Let the flight prices come to you. You can do this through discount subscription services like Next Vacay.  [14:48] Nikki shares her favorite subscription services like FareDrop, Scott's Cheap Flights, and Secret Flying. People don't realize the value of these services.  [16:48] Kayak is also awesome for looking at flight prices. Flights are usually the best price from 60 to 90 days out.  [18:22] The time of day also matters. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings are good times to look for flights.  [19:39] The three favorite places that Nikki has been to are Hawaii and the island of Kauai, Turks and Caicos, and any beaches or anywhere she can relax.    Links and Resources: Waldorf Astoria and the Conrad Hotel and Resorts Get a $100 daily credit when you stay 2 or more nights and book at least 3 days in advance Get a Free Month of Audible and A Free Book She Saves She Travels Budget Travel Tips Including How to Book Flights She Saves She Travels on Instagram She Saves She Travels on Facebook She Saves She Travels on Pinterest Next Vacay Secret Flying Scott’s Cheap Flights FareDrop Kayak   For pictures, tips and more, be sure to check out our Fly with Chris and Di Facebook page and signup to download a copy of The Best City for You. Please take a moment and subscribe to our podcast and leave a review. Become a Fly Insider and get the inside scoop, behind the scenes photos, and exclusive travel deals.

One of our favorite trips was the birthday trip that I planned for Chris last year. Chris likes planning. He plans most of our trips, and he is not a fan of surprises. So, I couldn’t completely surprise him with the trip, but he was surprised by the great planning and what a wonderful time he had. Chris is a fan of bourbon, so I thought it would be a great idea to take him and some friends on a bourbon tour. It’s good I wasn’t trying to create a complete surprise, because I needed some input from Chris to design the perfect birthday bourbon tour. First I needed to know if he was even interested in a bourbon tour. Then I needed to know which distilleries he would like to visit and who he wanted to go on the trip with us. Once I had this information the preparation could begin. In this episode, we share how I laid out and planned the trip, and all of the fun things we did. Show Notes [04:22] The first thing that Di did when planning this trip was ask Chris key questions. You will get a really great experience if you hire one of the companies that offer tours. [05:11] Chris looked at the guest list, and they were all bourbon fans. Chris is a fan of Blanton's bourbon, so they had to go to Buffalo Trace Distillery.  [06:05] Some people on the guest list were fans of Woodford Reserve and Four Roses Bourbon, so these distilleries were also added to the tour. [06:32] Chris chose the locations from a list where he had to choose the east or the south route. [07:04] The tour is a full day tour that includes admission to most of the distilleries. [07:18] While planning, we needed to know which route we were going to take and how many people were going to be on the tour. [08:01] We were planning more than the day of touring. We had to plan how to get there and how to get home, because we had 13 people in our group. [08:29] We needed to create an itinerary for a group that told people where to be and when to be there. [09:12] We also rented a van, so we could all drive down together.  [10:22] This was a 3-day weekend and the tour was planned for Saturday. We stayed at the Embassy Suites in Louisville. [11:48] We arrived Friday afternoon, so we went to Churchill Downs horse track and had a couple of mint juleps. Di picked a winner that everyone bet on except Chris.  [13:48] When we went back to the hotel, it was happy hour. They had free food and the waitresses bring you drinks. It was like a huge party.  [15:53] Then we had dinner at a pizza place called Birracibo. The windows made it feel like we were sitting outside. [16:56] That left the rest of the night for us to have fun on Fourth Street Live. This is where they have live concerts on the street, and there are bars and restaurants. [17:51] The first place we went was the Sports and Social Club. They had cornhole, bowling, and beer pong. It was like a college bar for grownups.  [20:07] Then we went to PBR the pro bull riding bar. It's a country bar where you dance.  [21:10] We were right around the corner from the hotel. We had a big day in the morning, so we walked back.  [21:28] We used Mint Julep Tours for our excursion. We also brought a cooler.  [23:37] Our driver Dan picked us up early in the morning. We had a really nice private bus.  [25:09] We saw famous horse farms on our way to Woodford Reserve. The grounds and buildings were beautiful and a bus took us to the distillery.  [28:35] The storage warehouse with the stacked barrels was really interesting. Then we went into a tasting room. You get a row of bourbon and chocolate bourbon balls that pair with the whiskey.  [32:56] We went to a restaurant called Addies. We had drinks and really good food.  [33:49] Then Dan took us to Four Roses. At Four Roses, we had a quick tasting and then headed to Buffalo Trace.  [37:55] We had another tour, and then it was time for the tasting. If you want a tour where you drink this is the one.  [40:25] We got back to the hotel around 5:30 which was just in time to get ready for Chris's birthday dinner at Brendon’s Catch 23. [41:35] It's good to make reservations beforehand when you have a large group. We had a great table, birthday cake, and a wonderful time. [42:13] Di was thorough with the planning, but she also left some time for flexibility in the schedule. After dinner, we had time to go to the casino.  [43:29] The next morning, we had a nice ride back and got to chat with our friends.  Links and Resources: Become a Fly Insider Mint Julep Experiences Fourth Street Live! Embassy Suites hotel 501 S. Fourth Street, Louisville, KY  Lyft  get up to $5 off with your first ride Waldorf Astoria and the Conrad Hotel and Resorts Get a $100 daily credit when you stay 2 or more nights and book at least 3 days in advance Blanton’s Bourbon Buffalo Trace Distillery Woodford Reserve Four Roses Bourbon Churchill Downs The Sports and Social Club PBR Louisville Brendon’s Catch 23 For pictures, tips and more, be sure to check out our Fly with Chris and Di Facebook page and signup to download a copy of The Best City for You. Please take a moment and subscribe to our podcast and leave a review. Become a Fly Insider and get the inside scoop, behind the scenes photos, and exclusive travel deals.

Do you have any questions you would like to ask a pilot?  We have some burning questions that we would like to ask a pilot, so we are super excited to have our guest today Brian Harris. Brian is Chris's cousin. He has been a pilot for a long time. Brian is going to answer all of our questions, and we also have a question from a listener.  We have also taken some trips with Brian, and at the end of the episode Brian and Chris share a trip they took when they were young. If you would like your question answered during our show check out our Facebook page to see what is coming up and join in on the interviewing fun.   Show Notes [02:45] Brian has wanted to be a pilot since the 6th grade. He started with an aviation explorer program with the scouts. He fell in love with aviation and majored in aeronautical technology at Tennessee State University. [03:18] He then went to two flight schools and then instructed for a year and a half before landing his dream job as a pilot in 2002.  [03:31] His ultimate dream of becoming a FedEx pilot was realized in October of 2016. [03:56] Brian's first flight was when he worked with a flight instructor at the YMCA who knew he wanted to be a pilot and offered to take him on flight.  [04:29] They flew around, and he was hooked for sure.  [05:03] After getting his degree he went to an aviation academy. He did three weeks of ground school and then the flight training where he soloed after three or four flights.  [05:31] Then he went to All Transport Professionals or ATP in Atlanta. He got the rest of his ratings at ATP, and then he instructed for about a year and a half.  [05:45] Once he was hired by an airline, he went through training on the airplane he was going to be on. They also have yearly training, which used to be every six months.  [06:03] They fly in a simulator and make sure that they are still proficient. Any FAA problem areas will be implemented into the training program. They also work on takeoffs, landings, and emergencies. [07:01] Flight simulators are cool and amazingly hard.  [07:39] What happens if someone has a medical emergency? The flight attendant first notifies the pilot. They will radio the company and air traffic control. When there's an emergency the flight is expedited. The plane can also communicate with a medical facility and talk to a doctor, if needed. [09:49] What do you eat on a long flight? He used to bring his own lunch or eat 30 little bags of peanuts. At FedEx, he gets to order his meals. On long flights, there is a third pilot, so they can rotate breaks.  [14:20] Why do we need to put our phones on airplane mode? It's just to avoid interference with navigational aids.  [16:20] What are the restroom rules? The crew asks passengers to remain seated, so they can taxi into takeoff.  [18:08] Now there is a passenger bill of rights.  [19:03] Why do we have to put our seats back up? It's about safety. It's hard to get by with the seats back. There can be emergencies on takeoffs and landings.  [21:41] Chris and Brian had a Cadillac Caravan going to Nashville to Opryland. They also drove a Cadillac with three adults and 5 kids from Memphis, Tennessee to Orlando, Florida. They spent a week there and had a great time. Godfather's Pizza was the best pizza that Brian had ever had. [22:48] They didn't have any technology, they just played games in the car for 16 hours. They did have a CB radio. Links and Resources: Become a Fly Insider Waldorf Astoria and the Conrad Hotel and Resorts Get a $100 daily credit when you stay 2 or more nights and book at least 3 days in advance Lyft  get up to $5 off with your first ride   For pictures, tips and more, be sure to check out our Fly with Chris and Di Facebook page and signup to download a copy of The Best City for You. Please take a moment and subscribe to our podcast and leave a review. Become a Fly Insider and get the inside scoop, behind the scenes photos, and exclusive travel deals.

The Collection at The Conrad Hotel; DIY artist Ceres; The Normies; Neon Art; Heidelburg Haus Cafe and Bakery; Artist Katrina Murray; IMCPL "Sons" photo exhibit; Cloud poetry. Originally produced December 20, 2018.

The Collection at The Conrad Hotel; DIY artist Ceres; The Normies; Neon Art; Heidelburg Haus Cafe and Bakery; Artist Katrina Murray; IMCPL "Sons" photo exhibit; Cloud poetry. Originally produced December 20, 2018.

The Collection at The Conrad Hotel; DIY artist Ceres; The Normies; Neon Art; Heidelburg Haus Cafe and Bakery; Artist Katrina Murray; IMCPL "Sons" photo exhibit; Cloud poetry. Originally produced December 20, 2018.

The Collection at The Conrad Hotel; DIY artist Ceres; The Normies; Neon Art; Heidelburg Haus Cafe and Bakery; Artist Katrina Murray; IMCPL "Sons" photo exhibit; Cloud poetry. Originally produced December 20, 2018.

This week, Today Travel with Peter Greenberg comes from the banks of the Nile, from the Conrad Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. Joining Peter is Dr. Tarek Tawfik, Director of the new Grand Egyptian Museum (opening in 2020), who also gives us some insight into the artifacts that have never been displayed before. Then Rania Al-Mashat, the first female Minister of Tourism in Egypt, on her challenges (and campaign) to fight what she considers long standing and false perceptions about her country. Sean David Hobbs, Senior Editor at The Cairo Review of Global Affairs, discusses his experience living through the tail-end of the Arab Spring and the changes it brought to Cairo. And Helmy Elsaeed, Guinness World Record Cyclist, on his record-winning experience cycling across Europe and why–and how–he walked all the way from Egypt’s city of Aswan to Cairo. There’s all this and more as Today Travel with Peter Greenberg comes from the Conrad in Cairo.

This week, Today Travel with Peter Greenberg comes from the banks of the Nile, from the Conrad Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. Joining Peter is Dr. Tarek Tawfik, Director of the new Grand Egyptian Museum (opening in 2020), who also gives us some insight into the artifacts that have never been displayed before. Then Rania Al-Mashat, the first female Minister of Tourism in Egypt, on her challenges (and campaign) to fight what she considers long standing and false perceptions about her country. Sean David Hobbs, Senior Editor at The Cairo Review of Global Affairs, discusses his experience living through the tail-end of the Arab Spring and the changes it brought to Cairo. And Helmy Elsaeed, Guinness World Record Cyclist, on his record-winning experience cycling across Europe and why–and how–he walked all the way from Egypt’s city of Aswan to Cairo. There’s all this and more as Today Travel with Peter Greenberg comes from the Conrad in Cairo.

On Saturday March 3rd, 150 UNSW alumni and friends gathered at the Conrad Hotel in Hong Kong to attend The Future of Asia – an alumni summit hosted by UNSW Sydney. The one-day conference gave alumni the opportunity to mingle with peers and leaders, and provided exclusive access to high impact research delivered by some of world’s foremost experts and thought leaders. An exciting program of panel sessions included representatives of UNSW Sydney, the community, local industry and government. Attendees were treated to speakers from Microsoft, Shui On Group, The Financial Times, Tus-Holdings, China Light and Power, Tsinghua University and many more who discussed some of the most topical issues for the Asia region.

Indianapolis' Phoenix Theatre begins its season this week with Peter and the Starcatcher, the musical prequel to the story of Peter Pan. Sharon learned about the season opener and more. The Long- Sharp Gallery inside the Conrad Hotel is featuring "Nelson Mandela: The Artist" through mid October, and Jill Ditmire talked with the collector responsible for the exhibit. Butler University has a world of artistic resources that it loves to share with the community around the beautiful near-northside campus and beyond. Sharon Gamble invited new Arts Center Executive Director Ty Sutton in to tell us his plans.

Location, location, location. Woody Allen is not the only one who craves Manhattan locations: the new Conrad Hotel overlooks the Hudson from Battery Park City, a stone's throw from Wall Street, the Stock Exchange, and ferry terminals. Hear about this exciting new luxury property when Hilton executive Mark Ricci visits with Dan Schlossberg and Christine Tibbetts on Travel Itch Radio Thursday, July 12, at 8p EDT via BlogTalkRadio.com.