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Jean-Pierre Dumas is a Customer Experience Executive and transformation specialist, who helps organizations drive revenue growth through optimized sales performance and elevated customer experiences.Through his proven approach that puts employee experience first, Jean-Pierre guides companies to achieve remarkable results, having led initiatives that generated hundreds of millions in revenue growth at industry leaders like Expedia, Charter, and Altice.Now, Jean-Pierre's expertise in transforming contact center operations demonstrates how focusing on customer experience can revolutionize business outcomes.And while launching his new venture to help more organizations thrive in today's competitive landscape, he's showing others that exceptional customer experience starts with empowered employees.Here's where to find more:www.linkedin.com/in/jpdumas1___________________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself
Spieltag Nummer 24, 19. Juni - Giuseppe Pantaleo spielt ums Bracelet und wir schauen uns in der Halbzeit mal die Global Poker Index Player of The Year Rankings für DACH an. SIDE POD auf Hochgepokert: https://www.hochgepokert.com/2025/05/30/side-pod-taegliche-podcast-updates-von-der-wsop/ Wollt ihr auch euer Poker-Spiel verbessern und diesen Kanal unterstützen? Dann nutzt diesen Link, um euch bei Raise Your Edge anzumelden: https://www.raiseyouredge.com/amember/aff/go/grin5ekatze Reisen: Ich buche alle meine Reisen mit Expedia. Finde selbst raus, warum: https://expedia.com/affiliate/FoJtk8Z Finanzen: Probiert die Revolut-App aus! Absolut perfekt für Leute, die viel reisen! Benutzt meinen Referral Code, wenn ihr euch anmeldet: https://revolut.com/referral/?referral-code=christq7h5!JUN1-25-AR-RPH1-REVPRO&geo-redirect SIDE POD Kontakt: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SIDE-POD E-Mail: sidepodpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidepodpoker Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMe1YQv6U/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3DDHMjeAgB3BNgTjpVzRQ Christin Maschmann Kontakt https://www.instagram.com/niceandsunny/ https://www.youtube.com/c/niceandsunny https://www.tiktok.com/@niceandsunny
In this Company episode of The Synopsis we draw on our 108-page research report on Airbnb; the company that pioneered the sharing economy and become a Silicon Valley poster child for what a succesful start-up can become. Having started as a means to pay rent, Airbnb quickly turned into one of the world's largest accommodations provider. In a matter of just a decade, Airbnb was able to host more guests than Hilton could in 100 years. However, despite their large impact in how tens of millions of people traveled and millions more monetized their unused properties, they struggled for years to turn a profit. That is until founder Brian Chesky decided to do something drastic and reshape the business—in the midst of Covid no less. In the matter of just a few years he took the business from losing $4bn a year to generating $3bn annually in free cash flow. With Airbnb having a firm grasp on the Alternative Accommodations segment, they are preparing to enter into new businesses and new verticals. Tune in for all of this and more! Learn more about our 108-page report here. For full access to all of our in-depth research reports, become a Speedwell Member here. If you need help getting Speedwell Research to become an approved research vendor, so you can expense your subscription, please email info@speedwellresearch.com *~*~*~* Mentioned Speedwell Memos: Minimum Viable Products versus Maximum Possible Products Introducing the Piton Network Concept -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00) — Airbnb Intro Section 1: Business History (5:33) — From RISD to SF (19:05) — Cereal Boxes, Y Combinator (34:12) — Early Airbnb Experience, Competitors, International (43:10) — First Disaster (47:21) — Toshi Hotels, Regulation (52:50) — Covid, Pulling the IPO (1:01:50) — IPO *~*~* Section 2: Industry and TAM (1:05:27) — Business, How do they Make Money? (1:18:13) — Experiences (1:22:31) — Margins and Cost Structure (1:25:26) — TAM Discussion (1:39:21) — Categories of Competition *~*~* Section 3: Competitors and Competitive Differentiation (1:42:16) — Booking Competition (1:52:21) — Merchant vs Agent Business Model, OTAs (2:02:17) — Booking's Alternative Accommodation Push, Booking vs Airbnb (2:12:25) — Expedia, VRBO (2:25:47) — Other Competitors (2:30:47) — Comparing all Competitors, Network Effects, Differentiation (2:45:26) — Competitive Advantages (2:54:28) — Airbnb Negatives *~*~* Section 4: Other Bets, Capital Allocation, Valuation (2:58:33) — New Services, Super App (3:13:25) — ROIC and Free Cash Flow (3:20:04) — Capital Allocation, Stock Awards (3:27:44) — Growth Drivers (3:35:42) — Valuation (3:37:11) — Risks and Conclusion -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Become a Speedwell Member here to gain access to *all* of our in-depth research reports and more! Sign up for Speedwell's free newsletter and weekly memos here *-*-*- Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discussed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. At the time of recording contributors had a position in Airbnb. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on also may have a position in Airbnb. This may change without notice. Please see our full disclaimers here: https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/
Spieltag Nummer 23, 18. Juni - Da isses! Das erste DACH-Bracelet in diesem Jahr wurde von Klemens Roiter gewonnen! Giuseppe Pantaleo führt im $1,5k PLO und Sandra Naujoks meldet sich zurück auf der Poker-Bühne! SIDE POD auf Hochgepokert: https://www.hochgepokert.com/2025/05/30/side-pod-taegliche-podcast-updates-von-der-wsop/ Wollt ihr auch euer Poker-Spiel verbessern und diesen Kanal unterstützen? Dann nutzt diesen Link, um euch bei Raise Your Edge anzumelden: https://www.raiseyouredge.com/amember/aff/go/grin5ekatze Reisen: Ich buche alle meine Reisen mit Expedia. Finde selbst raus, warum: https://expedia.com/affiliate/FoJtk8Z Finanzen: Probiert die Revolut-App aus! Absolut perfekt für Leute, die viel reisen! Benutzt meinen Referral Code, wenn ihr euch anmeldet: https://revolut.com/referral/?referral-code=christq7h5!JUN1-25-AR-RPH1-REVPRO&geo-redirect SIDE POD Kontakt: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SIDE-POD E-Mail: sidepodpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidepodpoker Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMe1YQv6U/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3DDHMjeAgB3BNgTjpVzRQ Christin Maschmann Kontakt https://www.instagram.com/niceandsunny/ https://www.youtube.com/c/niceandsunny https://www.tiktok.com/@niceandsunny
Spieltag Nummer 22, 17. Juni - Während am Vortag keine Bracelets vergeben wurden, gab es gestern geradezu einen Bracelet-Regen! SIDE POD auf Hochgepokert: https://www.hochgepokert.com/2025/05/30/side-pod-taegliche-podcast-updates-von-der-wsop/ Wollt ihr auch euer Poker-Spiel verbessern und diesen Kanal unterstützen? Dann nutzt diesen Link, um euch bei Raise Your Edge anzumelden: https://www.raiseyouredge.com/amember/aff/go/grin5ekatze Reisen: Ich buche alle meine Reisen mit Expedia. Finde selbst raus, warum: https://expedia.com/affiliate/FoJtk8Z Finanzen: Probiert die Revolut-App aus! Absolut perfekt für Leute, die viel reisen! Benutzt meinen Referral Code, wenn ihr euch anmeldet: https://revolut.com/referral/?referral-code=christq7h5!JUN1-25-AR-RPH1-REVPRO&geo-redirect SIDE POD Kontakt: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SIDE-POD E-Mail: sidepodpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidepodpoker Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMe1YQv6U/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3DDHMjeAgB3BNgTjpVzRQ Christin Maschmann Kontakt https://www.instagram.com/niceandsunny/ https://www.youtube.com/c/niceandsunny https://www.tiktok.com/@niceandsunny
Spieltag Nummer 21, 16. Juni - Ist Martin Kabrhel gut für Poker? Die zehn WSOP Hall of Fame Finalisten für 2025 stehen fest und Tobias Hausen führt im Event #47: $2,500 Mixed Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better; Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better. SIDE POD auf Hochgepokert: https://www.hochgepokert.com/2025/05/30/side-pod-taegliche-podcast-updates-von-der-wsop/ Wollt ihr auch euer Poker-Spiel verbessern und diesen Kanal unterstützen? Dann nutzt diesen Link, um euch bei Raise Your Edge anzumelden: https://www.raiseyouredge.com/amember/aff/go/grin5ekatze Reisen: Ich buche alle meine Reisen mit Expedia. Finde selbst raus, warum: https://expedia.com/affiliate/FoJtk8Z Finanzen: Probiert die Revolut-App aus! Absolut perfekt für Leute, die viel reisen! Benutzt meinen Referral Code, wenn ihr euch anmeldet: https://revolut.com/referral/?referral-code=christq7h5!JUN1-25-AR-RPH1-REVPRO&geo-redirect SIDE POD Kontakt: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SIDE-POD E-Mail: sidepodpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidepodpoker Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMe1YQv6U/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3DDHMjeAgB3BNgTjpVzRQ Christin Maschmann Kontakt https://www.instagram.com/niceandsunny/ https://www.youtube.com/c/niceandsunny https://www.tiktok.com/@niceandsunny
My guest today is Jay Hoag. Jay is the co-founder of Technology Crossover Ventures, known as TCV, which pioneered the growth investing category and has backed legendary companies like Netflix, Spotify, and Expedia over three decades. Jay explains how macro factors like regulation have become unexpectedly central to technology investing. He offers his contrarian take on today's market, arguing that consumer internet represents significant opportunity while most investors chase SaaS and AI deals. We discuss investing in new technology versus commercialization, TCV's evolution from cold-calling to AI-powered sourcing of 11 million companies, and their three-person unanimous investment committee structure. Please enjoy my conversation with Jay Hoag. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Ramp. Ramp's mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to Ramp.com/invest to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. – This episode is brought to you by Ridgeline. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Head to ridgelineapps.com to learn more about the platform. – This episode is brought to you by AlphaSense. AlphaSense has completely transformed the research process with cutting-edge AI technology and a vast collection of top-tier, reliable business content. Invest Like the Best listeners can get a free trial now at Alpha-Sense.com/Invest and experience firsthand how AlphaSense and Tegus help you make smarter decisions faster. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best (00:05:18) Market Conditions and Investment Opportunities (00:06:57) Consumer Internet Businesses and AI (00:09:04) Technology Commercialization Challenges (00:11:30) Public vs. Private Market Dynamics (00:15:32) Growth Investing and Competitive Dynamics (00:22:34) History and Resilience of TCV (00:26:32) Understanding the Firm's Investment Lifecycle (00:27:06) Evolution of Sourcing Strategies (00:28:33) The Role of Data Intelligence in Sourcing (00:29:41) Internal Investment Process at TCV (00:34:31) Challenges and Strategies in Long-term Investments (00:41:15) Reflections on the Investment World (00:43:48) Personal Insights and Final Thoughts
Send us a textOn this episode of the Travel More Podcast - Summer School Edition, we share a cautionary tale of when booking a room through a third party went wrong. If your go to for booking travel is to visit Expedia, Priceline or browse through your credit card travel portal, keep listening. Learn when and how to use these tools, and more importantly what to avoid before booking your next trip.In today's episode, we cover: The two big reasons why you should not use third party OTA (online travel agent) portals. Examples of those include Expedia, Priceline, credit card portals, etc. One reason why we would suggest using a third party booking system- this is a very specific example! Some real world examples of problems we've encountered booking with third party portals (or OTAs)Support the showSubscribe to our Newsletter for a bi-weekly points and miles tip, an update on the best current travel deals, points and miles transfer bonuses and interesting places we've found in our travels. Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Visit our Website https://travelmorepodcast.com/ Join Going (Scott's Cheap Flights) Use code: MAGIC20 for 20% off your first year! Check out our travels in real time and get additional tips on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelmorepodcast/ Get in touch with us at contact@travelmorepodcast.com Disclosure: We only recommend products we would or do use ourselves and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission.
Spieltag Nummer 20, 15. Juni - David 'ODB' Baker gewinnt sein viertes Bracelet, PokerStars streamt die WSOP und Rekordspieler Ari Engel zeigt, was er drauf hat. SIDE POD auf Hochgepokert: https://www.hochgepokert.com/2025/05/30/side-pod-taegliche-podcast-updates-von-der-wsop/ Wollt ihr auch euer Poker-Spiel verbessern und diesen Kanal unterstützen? Dann nutzt diesen Link, um euch bei Raise Your Edge anzumelden: https://www.raiseyouredge.com/amember/aff/go/grin5ekatze Reisen: Ich buche alle meine Reisen mit Expedia. Finde selbst raus, warum: https://expedia.com/affiliate/FoJtk8Z Finanzen: Probiert die Revolut-App aus! Absolut perfekt für Leute, die viel reisen! Benutzt meinen Referral Code, wenn ihr euch anmeldet: https://revolut.com/referral/?referral-code=christq7h5!JUN1-25-AR-RPH1-REVPRO&geo-redirect SIDE POD Kontakt: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SIDE-POD E-Mail: sidepodpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidepodpoker Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMe1YQv6U/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3DDHMjeAgB3BNgTjpVzRQ Christin Maschmann Kontakt https://www.instagram.com/niceandsunny/ https://www.youtube.com/c/niceandsunny https://www.tiktok.com/@niceandsunny
Am Spieltag Nummer 19, dem 14. Juni, gab es eine weitere Chance für Viktor "Isildur1" Blom, sein erstes Bracelet zu gewinnen, aber es soltle wieder nicht sein. SIDE POD auf Hochgepokert: https://www.hochgepokert.com/2025/05/30/side-pod-taegliche-podcast-updates-von-der-wsop/ Wollt ihr auch euer Poker-Spiel verbessern und diesen Kanal unterstützen? Dann nutzt diesen Link, um euch bei Raise Your Edge anzumelden: https://www.raiseyouredge.com/amember/aff/go/grin5ekatze Reisen: Ich buche alle meine Reisen mit Expedia. Finde selbst raus, warum: https://expedia.com/affiliate/FoJtk8Z Finanzen: Probiert die Revolut-App aus! Absolut perfekt für Leute, die viel reisen! Benutzt meinen Referral Code, wenn ihr euch anmeldet: https://revolut.com/referral/?referral-code=christq7h5!JUN1-25-AR-RPH1-REVPRO&geo-redirect SIDE POD Kontakt: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SIDE-POD E-Mail: sidepodpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidepodpoker Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMe1YQv6U/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3DDHMjeAgB3BNgTjpVzRQ Christin Maschmann Kontakt https://www.instagram.com/niceandsunny/ https://www.youtube.com/c/niceandsunny https://www.tiktok.com/@niceandsunny
Bij Amazon kun je ondertussen alles krijgen. Wat begon als boekenwinkel groeide uit naar een webwinkel met alles wat je hartje begeert, een streamingdienst, een cloudbedrijf... Maar Amazon blijkt ook Rupsje Nooitgenoeg, want het wil méér. Het bedrijf vindt dat het veel te veel geld kwijt is aan betaaldiensten zoals Visa en Mastercard, en denkt er daarom aan om klanten met cryptomunten te laten betalen. Een keuze die ook Adyen zou kunnen raken. Amazon is trouwens niet de enige, want ook Walmart verschillende luchtvaartmaatschappijen en reiswebsite Expedia maken plannen voor het gebruik van stablecoins. Hoe groot is die dreiging?
Bij Amazon kun je ondertussen alles krijgen. Wat begon als boekenwinkel groeide uit naar een webwinkel met alles wat je hartje begeert, een streamingdienst, een cloudbedrijf... Maar Amazon blijkt ook Rupsje Nooitgenoeg, want het wil méér. Het bedrijf vindt dat het veel te veel geld kwijt is aan betaaldiensten zoals Visa en Mastercard, en denkt er daarom aan om klanten met cryptomunten te laten betalen. Een keuze die ook Adyen zou kunnen raken. Amazon is trouwens niet de enige, want ook Walmart verschillende luchtvaartmaatschappijen en reiswebsite Expedia maken plannen voor het gebruik van stablecoins. Hoe groot is die dreiging? Dat hoor je in deze aflevering. Dan vertellen we je ook over een bedrijf dat denkt zijn beurswaarde te kunnen verdubbelen. En dat met één simpele aanwinst, een nieuwe topman. Luxebedrijf Kering is de gelukkige nieuwe eigenaar van Luca de Meo, de man die de beurswaarde van Renault keer twee wist te krijgen. Hij kondigt dan ook plotseling zijn vertrek aan bij de automaker. Daar zitten beleggers daarom juist met de handen in het haar. We geven je natuurlijk een update over de handelsoorlog. Donald Trump noemde de deal die zijn team vorige week met China sloot nog fantastisch, en hij beloofde dat iedereen er blij van zou worden. Maar vooralsnog lijkt er vrij weinig van de afspraken terecht te komen. En je leert hoe Wesley door AI een stukje bewijs kreeg voorgeschoteld, waarmee hij zijn gelijk kon halen over AI die jouw baan komt afpakken. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Am Spieltag Nummer 18, dem 13. Juni, gab es das vierte Bracelet für den portugiesischen Superstar Joao Vieira und es wird einmal mehr die Frage gestellt, ob Viktor Blom sein erstes Bracelet gewinnen kann. SIDE POD auf Hochgepokert: https://www.hochgepokert.com/2025/05/30/side-pod-taegliche-podcast-updates-von-der-wsop/ Wollt ihr auch euer Poker-Spiel verbessern und diesen Kanal unterstützen? Dann nutzt diesen Link, um euch bei Raise Your Edge anzumelden: https://www.raiseyouredge.com/amember/aff/go/grin5ekatze Reisen: Ich buche alle meine Reisen mit Expedia. Finde selbst raus, warum: https://expedia.com/affiliate/FoJtk8Z Finanzen: Probiert die Revolut-App aus! Absolut perfekt für Leute, die viel reisen! Benutzt meinen Referral Code, wenn ihr euch anmeldet: https://revolut.com/referral/?referral-code=christq7h5!JUN1-25-AR-RPH1-REVPRO&geo-redirect SIDE POD Kontakt: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SIDE-POD E-Mail: sidepodpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidepodpoker Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMe1YQv6U/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3DDHMjeAgB3BNgTjpVzRQ Christin Maschmann Kontakt https://www.instagram.com/niceandsunny/ https://www.youtube.com/c/niceandsunny https://www.tiktok.com/@niceandsunny
Am Spieltag Nummer 16, dem 11. Juni, haben zwei absolute Legenden ihre nächsten Bracelets gewonnen. Nick Schulman gewinnt Nummer sieben und Jason Koon Nummer zwei. SIDE POD auf Hochgepokert: https://www.hochgepokert.com/2025/05/30/side-pod-taegliche-podcast-updates-von-der-wsop/ Wollt ihr auch euer Poker-Spiel verbessern und diesen Kanal unterstützen? Dann nutzt diesen Link, um euch bei Raise Your Edge anzumelden: https://www.raiseyouredge.com/amember/aff/go/grin5ekatze Reisen: Ich buche alle meine Reisen mit Expedia. Finde selbst raus, warum: https://expedia.com/affiliate/FoJtk8Z Finanzen: Probiert die Revolut-App aus! Absolut perfekt für Leute, die viel reisen! Benutzt meinen Referral Code, wenn ihr euch anmeldet: https://revolut.com/referral/?referral-code=christq7h5!JUN1-25-AR-RPH1-REVPRO&geo-redirect SIDE POD Kontakt: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SIDE-POD E-Mail: sidepodpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidepodpoker Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMe1YQv6U/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3DDHMjeAgB3BNgTjpVzRQ Christin Maschmann Kontakt https://www.instagram.com/niceandsunny/ https://www.youtube.com/c/niceandsunny https://www.tiktok.com/@niceandsunny
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Am Spieltag Nummer 14, dem 9. Juni, haben wir Updates von den WSOP Online-Bracelets, der Hall of Fame Nominierung, Jessica Vierlings Erfolg bei der MSPT im Venetian und Updates von neu WSOP Events, inklusive dem COLOSSUS-Final Table, an dem sich die österreichische Spielerin Sigrid Dencker befindet. SIDE POD auf Hochgepokert: https://www.hochgepokert.com/2025/05/30/side-pod-taegliche-podcast-updates-von-der-wsop/ Wollt ihr auch euer Poker-Spiel verbessern und diesen Kanal unterstützen? Dann nutzt diesen Link, um euch bei Raise Your Edge anzumelden: https://www.raiseyouredge.com/amember/aff/go/grin5ekatze Reisen: Ich buche alle meine Reisen mit Expedia. Finde selbst raus, warum: https://expedia.com/affiliate/FoJtk8Z Finanzen: Probiert die Revolut-App aus! Absolut perfekt für Leute, die viel reisen! Benutzt meinen Referral Code, wenn ihr euch anmeldet: https://revolut.com/referral/?referral-code=christq7h5!JUN1-25-AR-RPH1-REVPRO&geo-redirect SIDE POD Kontakt: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SIDE-POD E-Mail: sidepodpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidepodpoker Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMe1YQv6U/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3DDHMjeAgB3BNgTjpVzRQ Christin Maschmann Kontakt https://www.instagram.com/niceandsunny/ https://www.youtube.com/c/niceandsunny https://www.tiktok.com/@niceandsunny
Am Spieltag Nummer 15, dem 10. Juni, haben wir knapp verpasste Bracelet-Chancen für DACH und große Namen oben in den Chipcounts. SIDE POD auf Hochgepokert: https://www.hochgepokert.com/2025/05/30/side-pod-taegliche-podcast-updates-von-der-wsop/ Wollt ihr auch euer Poker-Spiel verbessern und diesen Kanal unterstützen? Dann nutzt diesen Link, um euch bei Raise Your Edge anzumelden: https://www.raiseyouredge.com/amember/aff/go/grin5ekatze Reisen: Ich buche alle meine Reisen mit Expedia. Finde selbst raus, warum: https://expedia.com/affiliate/FoJtk8Z Finanzen: Probiert die Revolut-App aus! Absolut perfekt für Leute, die viel reisen! Benutzt meinen Referral Code, wenn ihr euch anmeldet: https://revolut.com/referral/?referral-code=christq7h5!JUN1-25-AR-RPH1-REVPRO&geo-redirect SIDE POD Kontakt: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SIDE-POD E-Mail: sidepodpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidepodpoker Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMe1YQv6U/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3DDHMjeAgB3BNgTjpVzRQ Christin Maschmann Kontakt https://www.instagram.com/niceandsunny/ https://www.youtube.com/c/niceandsunny https://www.tiktok.com/@niceandsunny
Eric Goldreyer, CEO of Savvy, explains how he's competing with giants like Airbnb and Expedia… solving the biggest problem with modern travel… and reshaping the hospitality industry. Plus, he shares his top tips for entrepreneurs. In this episode: Eric Goldreyer, CEO of Savvy, on reshaping hospitality [1:03] How Eric competes with giants like Airbnb and Expedia [4:45] Modern travel is broken—Savvy is fixing it [11:47] The key to building consumer trust [19:00] Beyond bookings: Savvy's plans for future revenue [24:37] IPO vs. acquisition—Eric's endgame [29:00] Eric's top tips for entrepreneurs [31:22] Did you like this episode? Get more Wall Street Unplugged FREE each week in your inbox. Sign up here: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu Find Wall Street Unplugged podcast… --Curzio Research App: https://curzio.me/syn_app --iTunes: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_i --Stitcher: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_s --Website: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_cat Follow Frank… X: https://curzio.me/syn_twt Facebook: https://curzio.me/syn_fb LinkedIn: https://curzio.me/syn_li
Luis Poggi is the CEO and Co-Founder of HouseWhisper, a startup at the intersection of real estate and generative AI, building tools that transform how homes are marketed and sold. A seasoned tech executive with deep experience in product, marketing, and sales, Luis previously held leadership roles at Zillow and Expedia, where he helped scale industry-defining platforms in PropTech and travel.Now focused on shaping the AI revolution in real estate, Luis blends entrepreneurial vision with hands-on execution. He also shares insights on AI and business strategy through his newsletter at substack.com/luispoggi.(01:50) - Luis' Zillow journey & lessons(02:53) - The Birth of House Whisper(04:30) - The power of zero onboarding & personalization(05:11) - AI Agents & the Future of Real Estate(09:19) - Challenges & opportunities in AI for Real Estate Agents like Serhant(14:09) - Distribution strategy(16:29) - Will AI replace Real Estate agents like travel agents?(17:48) - Feature: CREtech: Join CREtech New York 2025 on Oct 21-22 for the largest Real Estate meetings program. Qualified Real Estate pros get free full event pass plus up to $800 in travel and hotel costs. See if you qualify and apply by emailing tangentcommunity@gmail.com.(19:14) - Avoiding the freemium pricing trap(22:48) - Usage & retention: 8K+ paying agents(29:22) - Collaboration Superpower: Andrej Karpathy (OpenAI Co-founder, Wiki)
Am Spieltag Nummer 12, dem 7. Juni, gewinnt Blaz 'Scarmak3r' Zerjav ein Bracelet und Dusti Smith macht den Sack zu im Wynn 3k Ladies High Roller. SIDE POD auf Hochgepokert: https://www.hochgepokert.com/2025/05/30/side-pod-taegliche-podcast-updates-von-der-wsop/ Wollt ihr auch euer Poker-Spiel verbessern und diesen Kanal unterstützen? Dann nutzt diesen Link, um euch bei Raise Your Edge anzumelden: https://www.raiseyouredge.com/amember/aff/go/grin5ekatze Reisen: Ich buche alle meine Reisen mit Expedia. Finde selbst raus, warum: https://expedia.com/affiliate/FoJtk8Z Finanzen: Probiert die Revolut-App aus! Absolut perfekt für Leute, die viel reisen! Benutzt meinen Referral Code, wenn ihr euch anmeldet: https://revolut.com/referral/?referral-code=christq7h5!JUN1-25-AR-RPH1-REVPRO&geo-redirect SIDE POD Kontakt: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SIDE-POD E-Mail: sidepodpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidepodpoker Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMe1YQv6U/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3DDHMjeAgB3BNgTjpVzRQ Christin Maschmann Kontakt https://www.instagram.com/niceandsunny/ https://www.youtube.com/c/niceandsunny https://www.tiktok.com/@niceandsunny
Am Spieltag Nummer 13, dem 8. Juni, können wir klar erkennen, dass mehr und mehr DACH-Spieler in den Chipcounts auftauchen, nicht nur mit Sigrid Dencker im $500 COLOSSUS, sondern auch mit Johannes Becker im $10.000 No-Limit Deuce to Seven Lowball Draw Championship. SIDE POD auf Hochgepokert: https://www.hochgepokert.com/2025/05/30/side-pod-taegliche-podcast-updates-von-der-wsop/ Wollt ihr auch euer Poker-Spiel verbessern und diesen Kanal unterstützen? Dann nutzt diesen Link, um euch bei Raise Your Edge anzumelden: https://www.raiseyouredge.com/amember/aff/go/grin5ekatze Reisen: Ich buche alle meine Reisen mit Expedia. Finde selbst raus, warum: https://expedia.com/affiliate/FoJtk8Z Finanzen: Probiert die Revolut-App aus! Absolut perfekt für Leute, die viel reisen! Benutzt meinen Referral Code, wenn ihr euch anmeldet: https://revolut.com/referral/?referral-code=christq7h5!JUN1-25-AR-RPH1-REVPRO&geo-redirect SIDE POD Kontakt: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SIDE-POD E-Mail: sidepodpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidepodpoker Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMe1YQv6U/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3DDHMjeAgB3BNgTjpVzRQ Christin Maschmann Kontakt https://www.instagram.com/niceandsunny/ https://www.youtube.com/c/niceandsunny https://www.tiktok.com/@niceandsunny
Smart Agency Masterclass with Jason Swenk: Podcast for Digital Marketing Agencies
Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Is your agency falling behind in the AI revolution—while competitors pull ahead? If you've handed off AI adaptation to your team and progress still feels sluggish, you're not alone. The uncomfortable truth? Delegating AI could be the biggest threat to your agency's future. Today's guest, Brandon Na, has seen firsthand how agencies rise—or fall—in the face of disruption. From early SEO days to the AI era, he's learned what it really takes to lead through change. And it starts with not outsourcing the future. Many employees feel more fear than excitement about AI—worried it could signal the end of their careers. Instead, agency owners should be very involved in this process and actively try to identify team members who are excited to learn about AI and already experiment with it on their own time. The agencies that will thrive aren't the ones that delegate AI innovation down the chain of command but the ones that build transformation strategies around those natural innovators. Brandon Na is the founder of Seattle Organic SEO, as well as a venture capital pro and acting CMO. His path into agency life started with a simple desire to never have to do cold sales. So instead, he hacked his way into visibility through SEO. This path took Brandon to South Korea, where he helped scale an education company by 1,400%. He eventually returned to the U.S., launched his agency, and dominated the search rankings in a matter of months—all from a handshake mentorship deal with a guy exiting the space. In this episode, we'll discuss: How you can avoid losing your way after ‘making it'. Will SEO survive AI? Why you shouldn't delegate AI adoption. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources Wix: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by Wix Studio, the all-in-one platform designed to help agencies scale without the headaches. With intuitive tools, robust native business solutions, and low maintenance, Wix Studio lets your team focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional value to your clients. Ready to take your agency to the next level? Visit wix.com/studio and discover how Wix Studio can transform your workflow, boost profits, and strengthen client relationships. From Amazon to Agency Life (And What Jeff Bezos Taught Him About Leadership) Brandon started out working at future giants like Amazon and Expedia and could've had a very different career had he stayed. Working at tech giants like Amazon and Expedia might sound glamorous today—but back then, it wasn't. Low pay, stock options that seemed worthless, and a corporate culture that left him unimpressed taught Brandon an early lesson: big titles don't equal strong leadership. From his experience with Bezos, he learned that big titles don't always mean big character and that leadership—true leadership—isn't about prestige, but about clarity, adaptation, and purpose. Next, Brandon had his first try at entrepreneurship with a real estate practice before he ever touched agency work. Knowing by experience that sales was just not for him, he wondered how to get people to find him, which naturally led him to find SEO. In the early days of SEO, Brandon decided to master the craft before launching his agency. He took a few years to learn, test his skills, and leverage some contacts before starting his agency. Why So Many Leaders Lose Their Drive After Hitting Big Milestones Seeing how big CEOs started and how they've evolved, one wonders how they manage to turn it all around. How do they get to a point in their leadership where the stories go from being terrible at managing employees to making history? For Brandon, it's about never getting too comfortable once they have the money. These trailblazers who have managed to conquer the world will not just retire and live a quiet life, they'll just choose other ways to create and make an impact. Many of them eventually move into venture capital or find other passions. It's an advisable path for agency owners who end up selling their businesses, because otherwise they can end up losing their sense of purpose. If you're chasing the next milestone remember that if you don't define your purpose beyond the hustle, the success will feel hollow. Growth Comes from Pressure - So Turn It Up Although living through the pressure of working in tech during those early years was not easy, Brandon now looks back and can see it with different eyes. As he has learned from his work as CMO: “If you're stuck on a problem—make the problem bigger.” Because being too comfortable, you can lose your edge. It may take time, since with AI, market shifts, and internal team chaos pulling us in every direction, it's easy to lose clarity, but if you focus on finding that problem you'll grow. It can sound counterintuitive, but in his experience bigger problems force bigger focus, more urgency, and better thinking. It's easy to spin your wheels when you're “fine”—but when the pressure's real, you find out what you're made of. Can SEO Still Win in an AI World? When a friend of Brandon told him he barely used Google anymore, he assumed it was because as a computer engineer, he was just ahead of everyone else in these trends. However, just five weeks later he realized he also was now using AI. After years in SEO, even he finds himself turning to AI tools like ChatGPT instead of even opening Google. So is Google still relevant, or has AI already taken the crown? The bottom line is the way people find information is changing. And that has massive implications for how your agency helps clients get found. Whether you're creating blog content, developing ad strategies, or running full-scale marketing campaigns—AI is in the mix now. Platforms like Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, and even custom-trained agents are already out in the wild. And they're fast. Ultimately, the game is changing fast, and agencies that aren't adapting might already be falling behind. If your agency is still running fully human-powered workflows while other teams are using agents to ideate, write, design, test, and iterate faster than you can blink, you're already behind. But don't panic. The solution isn't panic—it's leadership. Don't Delegate the Future—Own It One of the biggest traps agency owners fall into is just telling their team to “Figure out how to use AI,” and walking away. The reality is your team may not be motivated to lean in. Many employees view AI as a threat to their job—not a tool to make them better. Instead, try: Identifying the team members already experimenting with AI tools. Giving those people the mandate and the resources to go deeper. Investing in training and testing to see what works—and what doesn't. And most importantly, lead the charge yourself. The agencies that survive the next 3–5 years won't just be the ones doing better creative—they'll be the ones moving faster, thinking smarter, and leading with tech. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.
Nika has spent 25+ years studying decision-making, with 15 of those years in consumer insights. She has studied consumer decision-making for Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, PepsiCo, Anheuser-Busch, Oakley, Tillamook, General Mills, Expedia, Zillow, and many more - including startups that have barely been launched. She has taught Decision Science at the University of Washington, and her expertise in decision-making has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Time, Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, MarketQuest, Gizmodo, and more. Connect with Nika here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikakabiri/www.sparkconsumerinsights.comDon't forget to register for my FREE LinkedIn 101 workshop on June 9th from 12 - 1:30 pm EST here:https://networkacademy.kartra.com/page/LinkedIn101
Get ready for an inspiring conversation that dives deep into the magic of transformative retreats, where a little discomfort and a lot of collaboration spark real, meaningful change. Barbara Patchen brings the energy as she shares why empathy is the secret sauce of great facilitation and how retreats can become powerful catalysts for growth.With warmth and wisdom, Barbara explores how safe, authentic spaces can help people connect on a deeper level, both personally and professionally. She champions principle-centered leadership, intentional listening, and the joy of building strong, human-first relationships at work.From her own leadership journey to the surprising role the environment plays in retreat success, Barbara reminds us that growth doesn't have to be a grind. In fact, enjoying the ride is part of the magic. Leaders, take note, this conversation is a masterclass in showing up with heart, modeling the behaviors you want to see, and creating spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.Bio Barbara Patchen is an organizational psychology practitioner who helps leaders shape cultures that people actually want to work in. She partners with organizations in moments of growth, transition, and change, designing the conditions for people and performance to thrive.As Founder and Principal Consultant of Moonlight Strategy, Barbara provides a mix of organizational consulting, leadership development programming, and executive coaching. Her work lives at the intersection of strategy and humanity, balancing the business outcomes leaders need with the human practices teams deserve. Her current portfolio includes healthcare systems, fast-scaling private equity-backed companies, non-profit leadership teams, and global organizations navigating complexity and growth.Previously, Barbara served as Head of Growth at Stoked, a human-centered design firm, where she helped corporate and non-profit partners build more progressive and adaptable teams. Her client roster includes companies like Hyatt Hotels, Coach, AARP, Cigna, TVA, Uber, Expedia, RetailMeNot, CVS, and T-Mobile. Earlier in her career, Barbara led Talent and Organizational Development inside a Fortune 200 healthcare company, where her team earned multiple national awards for building environments where leaders could thrive.Barbara holds a master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and an undergraduate degree in Business & Global Leadership. She currently lives on a 50-acre farm in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with her partner, where she spends her time canoeing the local rivers, cooking overly complicated meals for friends, and writing forfun.ResourcesExclusive Membership Group ✨ Sign Up!New Merch
In this episode, we unpack IATA's sharp criticism of Europe's sustainable aviation policies and the growing rift between airlines, regulators, and fuel suppliers. Then we dive into the $4.5 billion marketing blitz led by OTAs in Q1 2025, exploring how platforms like Expedia and Airbnb are using AI, social media, and global expansion to stay competitive in the evolving travel landscape.Are you new and want to start your own hospitality business?Join our Facebook groupFollow Boostly and join the discussion:YouTube LinkedInFacebookWant to know more about us? Visit our websiteStay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest insights and analysis.
Episode Summary:In this episode, Jonathan Boyar welcomes Chris Halpin, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of IAC—a holding company known for its savvy capital allocation and track record of building internet leaders like Expedia, Match Group, and Ticketmaster. Chris brings a unique perspective shaped by senior roles at the NFL and Providence Equity before joining IAC. He and Jonathan explore how IAC is navigating today's market, why the stock is significantly undervalued, and how the company is positioning key holdings like Dotdash Meredith, Turo, and Care.com for long-term success. Whether you're an investor, media strategist, or just someone fascinated by the business of the internet, this episode offers a front-row seat to how IAC is building value in unconventional and often overlooked digital businesses. Topics Discussed Chris's unique journey from private equity to the NFL to IAC The transformation of Dotdash Meredith The business case behind IAC's OpenAI partnership How IAC is thinking about Turo's valuation, growth trajectory, and timing around a potential IPO Margin structure and monetization strategy in digital media IAC's approach to valuation, capital allocation, and market mispricing “Sacred cows” and how IAC avoids them Lessons from working with media rights at the NFL Why Chris thinks IAC is trading at a dramatic discount to fair value To learn more visit:www.boyarvaluegroup.comhttps://boyarresearch.substack.com/or follow us on X @boyarvalue Biography:Christopher Halpin is Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of IAC. Mr. Halpin leads corporate finance, accounting, M&A, investor relations, and administration functions while also overseeing the day-to-day function and execution of IAC's businesses. Prior to his appointment at IAC, Mr. Halpin spent nearly a decade in leadership roles at the National Football League (NFL), most recently serving as Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer. In this role Mr. Halpin oversaw strategic planning and data and analytics, as well as key growth areas, including managing the NFL's international business and leading its legalized sports betting strategy. Other past leadership roles at the NFL include Senior Vice President, Consumer Products & Licensing, and Vice President of Media Strategy & Business Development. Before joining the NFL in June 2013, Mr. Halpin was a Partner and Managing Director at Providence Equity Partners. During his 13 years at Providence, Mr. Halpin worked across the firm's investment activities in the Media & Entertainment, Wireless/Satellite and Business Services sectors, and also opened and served as Co-Head of the firm's Hong Kong office. Mr. Halpin started his career in the Merchant Banking Division of Goldman Sachs & Co. Mr. Halpin is a graduate of Princeton University with an A.B. in Economics (Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude), and is a board member of Turo, the Children's Scholarship Fund, the Ladies ProfesUnlocking Investment Opportunities Since 1975 At the Boyar Value Group, we've dedicated nearly five decades to the pursuit of value on behalf of our clients. Founded in 1975, our firm has earned a reputation as a trusted source for uncovering undervalued opportunities in the stock market. To find out more about the Boyar Value Group, please visit www.boyarvaluegroup.com
Robin Lawther, vice president of Expedia TAAP (Travel Agent Affiliate Program), talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how his dedicated unit helps all travel advisors with bookable and commissionable hotel content (the same as Expedia's) as well as new technology and other products designed to boost profits. We interviewed Lawther after Expedia TAAP released a survey showing travel advisors are a growing and viable distribution channel. For more information, visit www.expediataap.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.
On today's Good Morning Hospitality, we open with a major development out of Miami: Roami, formerly Sextant Stays, is restructuring —but not because they're shutting down. Brandreth Canaley breaks the story down for us. Then, we explore Vrbo's growing global integration with Expedia Group. A new update that could significantly impact how inventory is distributed across Expedia's brands and what that means for visibility, booking volume, and host control. Next, Hyatt unveils Unscripted by Hyatt, a fresh lifestyle brand aimed at younger travelers looking for flexible design, local culture, and lower price points. We discuss whether this is a direct response to alternative accommodations or simply a smart brand extension. Finally, we dive into Wander's newly announced $50 million Series B round. What does this raise signal about investor confidence in branded STR platforms? And can Wander continue to scale without falling into the same traps as asset-heavy operators? ---- Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Make sure to tune in during our live show on our LinkedIn page or YouTube every week and join the conversation live! Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer: • Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—order here! • Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest here! • Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at GoodMorningHospitality.com Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at goodmorning@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join us for an insightful conversation between Marieke Flament—seasoned tech executive, investor, and former CEO of the NEAR Foundation—and Thomas De Phuoc, COO and Co-Founder of Kiln, as they reflect on their years of collaboration, leadership lessons, and the evolving landscape of startups and Web3.This discussion begins with a look back at how their professional paths first crossed in 2017 at Circle, where Marieke played a pivotal role in shaping Thomas's early career. From there, the conversation unfolds into a masterclass on leadership, team-building, and the nuances of scaling a company with intention.Marieke shares her unique perspective on hiring, emphasizing the importance of passion over pedigree, and why cultural fit can make or break a company. Drawing from her experiences at Expedia, Circle, and NEAR, she breaks down the dynamics of high-performing teams, comparing them to a well-coordinated basketball team where trust and collaboration overtake individual brilliance.Thomas echoes these insights, reflecting on Kiln's journey and the principles that have guided its growth—transparency, storytelling, and resilience in the face of crypto's notorious volatility. Together, they explore how founders can maintain focus during market downturns, why self-awareness is non-negotiable for leaders, and how Europe's tech ecosystem can compete on a global scale despite regulatory fragmentation.A highlight of the discussion is Marieke's work with Project Europe, an initiative uniting founders and operators to strengthen the continent's startup ecosystem. She outlines the challenges—such as complex cross-border investment rules and inconsistent stock option policies—while expressing optimism about Europe's deep talent pool and long-term commitment to innovation.The conversation also touches on the transition from operator to board member, the role of coaching in leadership development, and the personal habits that help founders navigate high-pressure environments.PODCAST INFO:
David BrodieFounder & CEOVoyascape Podcast NetworkDavid is founder of Voyascape and one of the world's first travel podcasters, having launched the Travel in 10 podcast in 2005. He continues to host and produce Travel in 10 & also co-hosts the Journeytelling Podcast. He's the former Global VP of an award-winning PR agency where he led award-winning campaigns for clients like Tourism Australia, Destination British Columbia, Emirates, Expedia. He's also a former senior advisor to the Canadian Prime Minister, and as an avid traveller and adventurer has visited 50+ countries.summaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, host Jason Elkins speaks with David Brodie, founder and CEO of Voyascape and cohost of the Travel in 10 podcast. They discuss David's extensive experience in the travel podcasting space, his journey from politics to travel, and the evolution of podcasting as a medium. David shares insights on the travel industry, the importance of storytelling in podcasts, and the unique opportunities for travel brands to engage with audiences through this format. The conversation also touches on family travel, perceptions of different destinations, and the challenges of podcast discovery.takeawaysDavid Brodie has been hosting his travel podcast for 20 years, making him a pioneer in the field.His passion for travel was ignited during a gap year in Australia, where he worked in tourism.Travel clients are often more willing to take creative risks in marketing compared to other industries.Podcasts provide a unique opportunity to reach an engaged audience, with high completion rates for ads.The podcasting medium continues to grow, but discovery remains a challenge for many creators.David emphasizes the importance of storytelling in travel podcasts to connect with listeners.Travel perceptions can differ greatly from reality, as seen in David's experiences in Jordan and Russia.Family support played a crucial role in David's travel journey and career choices.The podcasting landscape has evolved, with more brands recognizing its potential for advertising.David believes that travel brands should explore podcasting as a way to connect with their audience. Learn more about Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Marketing and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers on our website.
Ecoutez Le 2ème œil de Philippe Caverivière du 27 mai 2025.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Welcome to CPO Stories! In this new "podcast within a podcast", I'll be speaking to executive product leaders from the UK's biggest companies as well as up-and-coming stars of the future. I'll be digging into how they approach product management within their organisations, how they approached the leap into executive product leadership and trying to get some deep insights into how they view product management practices and culture. If you're a CPO and would like to come on, drop me a line! Or, forward this episode to your CPO and tell them you want them to come on
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In this very special episode of the Vibrant Voice, Cody and Meagan pull back the curtain on something a little more personal: their relationship—as partners in life and in business.
Welcome to the latest PRmoment podcast. On the show today we're talking to the 3 co-founders of Fight or Flight: Joe Walton, Charlie Meredith-Hardy and David Woodward. It's Fight or Flights 5 anniversary this year so we're going to chat about how this independent has gone from a start up with zero income 5 years ago to a business that now has a fee income of over £8m globally, with revenues in the US of approximately £3.7m.Clients include Oracle, Motorway and Expedia.Before we start, two pieces of good news at PRmoment this week. The first is that the programme for PR Masterclass: AI in PR is now complete. The PR Masterclass series are hybrid events so you can attend either in person or virtually. The event is on July 3rd and themes include:Check out the microsite PRMasterclasses.com for all the details including the speaker line-up.The other vital bit of information is that The Creative Moment Awards are now open for entries. Do check out all the categories for 2025 at the microsite creativemomentawards.co.The early bird entry deadline is Friday 16th May.Here's a flavour of what Joe, David and Charlie discussed with PRmoment founder Ben Smith.Joe, David and Charlie reflect on how the UK B2B PR market is at the moment.Why the UK B2B market has had a challenging last 12 months. What size of budget do Fight or Flight's target currently, in the UK and US?Why did Fight or Flight launch in the US so early in its life cycle?The reasons for a B2B tech PR firm to launch in the US are obvious but how have Fight or Flight managed to get £3.7m revenues in about 3 years? Why has Fight or Flight succeeded where others have failed?“We made some very big senior hires (in the US) out of the gate”“We hired the right people, we went in hard, we went in senior and it's paid off.”In the early years the positioning of Fight or Flight centred around the opportunity for creativity in B2B communications. David reflects on whether that has worked, or whether the growth of the business quickly outgrew the positioning?“If you look at the points of difference in the agency world. Quite few of them are not defendable”“A little bit less than 5% of the B2B market is doing truly brave creative work. The work that takes you out of your comfort zone and builds fame.”For B2B PR firms, is one of the challenges the relative low seniority of some in-house B2B communicators?“We are seeing quite a few consumer PR folks coming into B2B.”Fight or Flight have grown quickly? Everyone wants to grow quickly but it's a difficult thing to do. Joe, David and Charlie tell us how they did it.“People often ask us, ‘Do you wish you did it earlier?' My answer is: that we did it at exactly the right time.”What were the challenges of such fast growth for a PR firm?Are Joe, David and Charlie optimistic or pessimistic about the state of UK tech at the moment?Where is Fight or Flight likely to launch next?“People tend to forget the danger of doing nothing.”As “three, white, straight founders from the home counties” how did Joe, David and Charlie approach the need for Fight or Flight to have strong DE&I credentials?The implications of AI for the media, PR firms and in-house teams are significant. Where is Fight or Flight on the opportunity: threat spectrum?
This week on the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, Heather reconnects with long-time friend and returning guest, Lorraine Woodward, the unstoppable force behind Becoming rentABLE. Lorraine has been championing accessibility in the short-term rental industry for years, and this time, she's back with big news - an exciting new partnership with Expedia Group through their Open World Accelerator Program. Together, Heather and Lorraine dive into what accessibility really means today (spoiler alert: it's not just ramps and wide doors), and how simple, low-cost features like under-counter lighting, secondary locks, and hard surface driveways can dramatically open your property to a broader guest base - including families with children, seniors, people recovering from surgery, and neurodivergent travelers. Lorraine also shares her personal journey, building an inclusive rental to meet her family's needs, and the lightbulb moment that sparked the idea for a global platform. Her story is as inspiring as it is actionable. This is a must-listen if you've ever thought, "Accessibility isn't for my market." Think again - Lorraine shows us why accessible design is not only the right thing to do, it's really good business. Revolutionize Your Employee Onboarding with THRIVE Essentials: Faster Training, Stronger Teams, Better Results! Discover how THRIVE Essentials accelerates onboarding for new property management staff, boosting performance and reducing turnover. >> THRIVE Essentials Are you listening to this podcast on the move? Get to the show notes here: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/VRS612
This week on GMH EU, special guest host Boris Pavlov, Co-Founder of Flataway, joins Sarah Nan DuPre and Leo Walton to unpack Airbnb's Summer Release—from in-stay services and revamped experiences to its push toward becoming a full-fledged lifestyle app. Plus, we dive into Expedia Group's clever new AI feature that turns Instagram travel reels into bookable trips. A must-listen episode blending industry insight with sharp perspective. ---- Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Make sure to tune in during our live show on our LinkedIn page or YouTube every week and join the conversation live! Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer: • Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—order here! • Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest here! • Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at GoodMorningHospitality.com Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at goodmorning@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fresh off his exclusive interview with Airbnb CFO Ellie Mertz, Jamie Lane joins Wil Slickers, Michael Goldin, and Brandreth Canaley to unpack Airbnb's pivot toward services, experiences, and a more social platform future. We dive into what this means for hosts and operators—and how Expedia Group's latest moves in AI, advertising, and B2B at Explore 2025 signal a broader battle for the future of trip planning. Plus, a quick shoutout to Moving Mountains and Robin Craigen on their exciting new chapter with StayTerra! ---- Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Make sure to tune in during our live show on our LinkedIn page or YouTube every week and join the conversation live! Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer: • Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—order here! • Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest here! • Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at GoodMorningHospitality.com Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at goodmorning@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast is a reader-supported publication (and my full-time job). To receive new posts and to support independent ski journalism, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.WhoJoe Hession, CEO of Snow Partners, which owns Mountain Creek, Big Snow American Dream, SnowCloud, and Terrain Based LearningRecorded onMay 2, 2025About Snow PartnersSnow Partners owns and operates Mountain Creek, New Jersey and Big Snow American Dream, the nation's only indoor ski center. The company also developed SnowCloud resort management software and has rolled out its Terrain Based Learning system at more than 80 ski areas worldwide. They do some other things that I don't really understand (there's a reason that I write about skiing and not particle physics), that you can read about on their website.About Mountain CreekLocated in: Vernon Township, New JerseyClosest neighboring public ski areas: Mount Peter (:24); Big Snow American Dream (:50); Campgaw (:51) Pass affiliations: Snow Triple Play, up to two anytime daysBase elevation: 440 feetSummit elevation: 1,480 feetVertical drop: 1,040 feetSkiable Acres: 167Average annual snowfall: 65 inchesTrail count: 46Lift count: 9 (1 Cabriolet, 2 high-speed quads, 2 fixed-grip quads, 1 triple, 1 double, 2 carpets – view Lift Blog's inventory of Mountain Creek's lift fleet)About Big Snow American DreamLocated in: East Rutherford, New JerseyClosest neighboring public ski areas: Campgaw (:35); Mountain Creek (:50); Mount Peter (:50)Pass affiliations: Snow Triple Play, up to two anytime daysVertical drop: 160 feet Skiable Acres: 4Trail count: 4 (2 green, 1 blue, 1 black)Lift count: 4 (1 quad, 1 poma, 2 carpets - view Lift Blog's of inventory of Big Snow American Dream's lift fleet)Why I interviewed himI read this earlier today:The internet is full of smart people writing beautiful prose about how bad everything is, how it all sucks, how it's embarrassing to like anything, how anything that appears good is, in fact, secretly bad. I find this confusing and tragic, like watching Olympic high-jumpers catapult themselves into a pit of tarantulas.That blurb was one of 28 “slightly rude notes on writing” offered in Adam Mastroianni's Experimental History newsletter. And I thought, “Man this dude must follow #SkiTwitter.” Or Instabook. Of Flexpost. Or whatever. Because online ski content, both short- and long-form, is, while occasionally joyous and evocative, disproportionately geared toward the skiing-is-fucked-and-this-is-why worldview. The passes suck. The traffic sucks. The skiers suck. The prices suck. The parking sucks. The Duopoly sucks. Everyone's a Jerry, chewing up my pow line with their GoPro selfie sticks hoisted high and their Ikon Passes dangling from their zippers. Skiing is corporate and soulless and tourist obsessed and doomed anyway because of climate change. Don't tell me you're having a good time doing this very fun thing. People like you are the reason skiing's soul now shops at Wal-Mart. Go back to Texas and drink a big jug of oil, you Jerry!It's all so… f*****g dumb. U.S. skiing just wrapped its second-best season of attendance. The big passes, while imperfect, are mostly a force for good, supercharging on-hill infrastructure investment, spreading skiers across geographies, stabilizing a once-storm-dependent industry, and lowering the per-day price of skiing for the most avid among us to 1940s levels. Snowmaking has proven an effective bulwark against shifting weather patterns. Lift-served skiing is not a dying pastime, financially or spiritually or ecologically. Yes, modern skiing has problems: expensive food (pack a lunch); mountain-town housing shortages (stop NIMBY-ing everything); traffic (yay car culture); peak-day crowds (don't go then); exploding insurance, labor, utilities, and infrastructure costs (I have no answers). But in most respects, this is a healthy, thriving, constantly evolving industry, and a more competitive one than the Duopoly Bros would admit.Snow Partners proves this. Because what the hell is Snow Partners? It's some company sewn together by a dude who used to park cars at Mountain Creek. Ten years ago this wasn't a thing, and now it's this wacky little conglomerate that owns a bespoke resort tech platform and North America's only snowdome and the impossible, ridiculous Mountain Creek. And they're going to build a bunch more snowdomes that stamp new skiers out by the millions and maybe – I don't know but maybe – become the most important company in the history of lift-served skiing in the process.Could such an outfit possibly have materialized were the industry so corrupted as the Brobot Pundit Bros declare it? Vail is big. Alterra is big. But the two companies combined control just 53 of America's 501 active ski areas. Big ski areas, yes. Big shadows. But neither created: Indy Pass, Power Pass, Woodward Parks, Terrain Based Learning, Mountain Collective, RFID, free skiing for kids, California Mountain Resort Company, or $99 season passes. Neither saved Holiday Mountain or Hatley Pointe or Norway Mountain or Timberline West Virigina from the scrapheap, or transformed a failing Black Mountain into a co-op. Neither has proven they can successfully run a ski area in Indiana (sorry Vail #SickBurn #SellPaoliPeaks #Please).Skiing, at this moment, is a glorious mix of ideas and energy. I realize it makes me uncool to think so, but I signed off on those aspirations the moment I drove the minivan off the Chrysler lot (topped it off with a roofbox, too, Pimp). Anyhow, the entire point of this newsletter is to track down the people propelling change in a sport that most likely predates the written word and ask them why they're doing these novel things to make an already cool and awesome thing even more cool and awesome. And no one, right now, is doing more cool and awesome things in skiing than Snow Partners.**That's not exactly true. Mountain Capital Partners, Alterra, Ikon Pass, Deer Valley, Entabeni Systems, Jon Schaefer, the Perfect Clan, Boyne Resorts, Big Sky, Mt. Bohemia, Powdr, Vail Resorts, Midwest Family Ski Resorts, and a whole bunch more entities/individuals/coalitions are also contributing massively to skiing's rapid-fire rewiring in the maw of the robot takeover digital industrial revolution. But, hey, when you're in the midst of transforming an entire snow-based industry from a headquarters in freaking New Jersey, you get a hyperbolic bump in the file card description.What we talked aboutThe Snow Triple Play; potential partners; “there's this massive piece of the market that's like ‘I don't even understand what you're talking about'” with big day ticket prices and low-priced season passes; why Mountain Creek sells its Triple Play all season long and why the Snow Triple Play won't work that way (at least at first); M.A.X. Pass and why Mountain Creek declined to join successor passes; an argument for Vail, Alterra and other large ski companies to participate on the Snow Triple Play; comparing skiing to hotels, airlines, and Disney World; “the next five years are going to be the most interesting and disruptive time in the ski industry because of technology”; “we don't compete with anybody”; Liftopia's potential, errors, failure, and legacy; skiing on Groupon; considering Breckenridge as an independent ski area; what a “premium” ski area on the Snow Triple Play would be; why megapasses are “selling people a product that will never be used the way it's sold to them”; why people in NYC feel like going to Mountain Creek, an hour over the George Washington Bridge, is “going to Alaska”; why Snow Triple Play will “never” add a fourth day; sticker shock for Big Snow newbs who emerge from the Dome wanting more; SnowCloud and the tech and the guest journey from parking lot to lifts; why Mountain Creek stopped mailing season passes; Bluetooth Low Energy “is certainly the future of passes”; “100 percent we're getting more Big Snows” – but let's justify the $175 million investment first; Big Snow has a “terrible” design; “I don't see why every city shouldn't have a Big Snow” and which markets Snow Partners is talking to; why Mountain Creek didn't get the mega-lift Hession teased on this pod three years ago and when we could see one; “I really believe that the Vernon base of Mountain Creek needs an updated chair”; the impact of automated snowmaking at Mountain Creek; and a huge residential project incoming at Mountain Creek.What I got wrong* I said that Hession wasn't involved in Mountain Creek in the M.A.X. Pass era, but he was an Intrawest employee at the time, and was Mountain Creek's GM until 2012.* I hedged on whether Boyne's Explorer multi-day pass started at two or three days. Skiers can purchase the pass in three- to six-day increments.Why now was a good time for this interviewOkay, so I'll admit that when Snow Partners summarized the Snow Triple Play for me, I wasn't like “Holy crap, three days (total) at up to three different ski areas on a single ski pass? Do you think they have room for another head on Mount Rushmore?” This multi-day pass is a straightforward product that builds off a smart idea (the Mountain Creek Triple Play), that has been a smash hit at the Jersey Snow Jungle since at least 2008. But Snow Triple Play doesn't rank alongside Epic, Ikon, Indy, or Mountain Collective as a seasonlong basher. This is another frequency product in a market already flush with them.So why did I dedicate an entire podcast and two articles (so far) to dissecting this product, which Hession makes pretty clear has no ambitions to grow into some Indy/Ikon/Epic competitor? Because it is the first product to tie Big Snow to the wider ski world. And Big Snow only works if it is step one and there is an obvious step two. Right now, that step two is hard, even in a region ripe with ski areas. The logistics are confounding, the one-off cost hard to justify. Lift tickets, gear rentals, getting your ass to the bump and back, food, maybe a lesson. The Snow Triple Play doesn't solve all of these problems, but it does narrow an impossible choice down to a manageable one by presenting skiers with a go-here-next menu. If Snow Partners can build a compelling (or at least logical) Northeast network and then scale it across the country as the company opens more Big Snows in more cities, then this simple pass could evolve into an effective toolkit for building new skiers.OK, so why not just join Indy or Mountain Collective, or forge some sort of newb-to-novice agreement with Epic or Ikon? That would give Snow Partners the stepladder, without the administrative hassle of owning a ski pass. But that brings us to another roadblock in Ski Revolution 2025: no one wants to share partners. So Hession is trying to flip the narrative. Rather than locking Big Snow into one confederacy or the other, he wants the warring armies to lash their fleets along Snow Partners Pier. Big Snow is just the bullet factory, or the gas station, or the cornfield – the thing that all the armies need but can't supply themselves. You want new skiers? We got ‘em. They're ready. They just need a map to your doorstep. And we're happy to draw you one.Podcast NotesOn the Snow Triple PlayThe basics: three total days, max of two used at any one partner ski area, no blackouts at Big Snow or Mountain Creek, possible blackouts at partner resorts, which are TBD.The pass, which won't be on sale until Labor Day, is fully summarized here:And I speculate on potential partners here:On the M.A.X. PassFor its short, barely noted existence, the M.A.X. Pass was kind of an amazing hack, granting skiers five days each at an impressive blend of regional and destination ski areas:Much of this roster migrated over to Ikon, but in taking their pass' name too literally, the Alterra folks left off some really compelling regional ski areas that could have established a hub-and-spoke network out of the gate. Lutsen and Granite Peak owner Charles Skinner told me on the podcast a few years back that Ikon never offered his ski areas membership (they joined Indy in 2020), cutting out two of the Midwest's best mountains. The omissions of Mountain Creek, Wachusett, and the New York trio of Belleayre, Whiteface, and Gore ceded huge swaths of the dense and monied Northeast to competitors who saw value in smaller, high-end operations that are day-trip magnets for city folks who also want that week at Deer Valley (no other pass signed any of these mountains, but Vail and Indy both assembled better networks of day-drivers and destinations).On my 2022 interview with HessionOn LiftopiaLiftopia's website is still live, but I'm not sure how many ski areas participate in this Expedia-for-lift-tickets. Six years ago, I thought Liftopia was the next bargain evolution of lift-served skiing. I even hosted founder Evan Reece on one of my first 10 podcasts. The whole thing fell apart when Covid hit. An overview here:On various other day-pass productsI covered this in my initial article, but here's how the Snow Triple Play stacks up against other three-day multi-resort products:On Mountain Creek not mailing passesI don't know anything about tech, but I know, from a skier's point of view, when something works well and when it doesn't. Snow Cloud's tech is incredible in at least one customer-facing respect: when you show up at a ski area, a rep standing in a conspicuous place is waiting with an iPhone, with which they scan a QR code on your phone, and presto-magico: they hand you your ski pass. No lines or waiting. One sentimental casualty of this on-site efficiency was the mailed ski pass, an autumn token of coming winter to be plucked gingerly from the mailbox. And this is fine and makes sense, in the same way that tearing down chairlifts constructed of brontosaurus bones and mastodon hides makes sense, but I must admit that I miss these annual mailings in the same way that I miss paper event tickets and ski magazines. My favorite ski mailing ever, in fact, was not Ikon's glossy fold-out complete with a 1,000-piece 3D jigsaw puzzle of the Wild Blue Gondola and name-a-snowflake-after-your-dog kit, but this simple pamphlet dropped into the envelope with my 2018-19 Mountain Creek season pass:Just f*****g beautiful, Man. That hung on my office wall for years. On the CabrioletThis is just such a wackadoodle ski lift:Onetime Mountain Creek owner Intrawest built similar lifts at Winter Park and Tremblant, but as transit lifts from the parking lot. This one at Mountain Creek is the only one that I'm aware of that's used as an open-air gondola. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe
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In this episode, we dive into the bold moves reshaping the travel industry. Airbnb relaunches Experiences and debuts Services with a mission to create more human connection—think chefs, massages, and personal trainers on demand. Meanwhile, Expedia doubles down on B2B and AI, launching powerful new APIs and an intelligent travel agent to streamline discovery and booking. From emotional connection to seamless automation, we explore how two giants are redefining what it means to travel in 2025.Are you new and want to start your own hospitality business?Join our Facebook groupFollow Boostly and join the discussion:YouTube LinkedInFacebookWant to know more about us? Visit our websiteStay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest insights and analysis.
On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan speak with Drew Cohen of Speedwell Research about the future of Airbnb (ticker: ABNB). We discuss:(06:31) Understanding Airbnb's Business Model and Take Rate(09:05) Growth Opportunities: Short, Medium, and Long-Term(17:41) Speculative Future: The Super App Concept(23:36) Competitive Landscape: Airbnb vs. Booking and Expedia(27:54) Understanding Booking's Business Model(34:03) The Super App Concept and Its Challenges(41:31) Valuation Insights and Margin Expansion Potential(45:36) The Importance of Leadership and Design in Airbnb(48:35) Potential Risks and Future Challenges for Airbnb*****************************************************JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER AND FREE CHAT COMMUNITY: https://chitchatstocks.substack.com/ *********************************************************************Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. *********************************************************************FinChat.io is the complete stock research platform for fundamental investors.With its beautiful design and institutional-quality data, FinChat is incredibly powerful and easy to use.Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: finchat.io/chitchat *********************************************************************Bluechippers Club is a tight-knit community of stock focused investors. Members share ideas, participate in weekly calls, and compete in portfolio competitions.To join, go to Blue Chippers and apply! Link: https://bluechippersclub.com/*********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.
In this episode, host Andy Storch sits down with Fabio Sacoman, Vice President of Learning and Development at Expedia Group. Fabio's journey into the world of learning and talent development is anything but typical—starting as a chemical engineer in Brazil, working at General Electric, and then spending 18 years building a successful consultancy before making the leap to lead L&D at a global powerhouse like Expedia.Together, Andy and Fabio dive deep into what it takes to build a thriving learning culture across a global organization, the importance of leadership development, and why authentic, people-first leadership is at the core of cultural transformation. Fabio also unpacks his approach to aligning L&D with business strategy, balancing formal and informal learning, and designing programs that resonate across diverse cultures and regions.Whether you're managing talent development for a multinational company or looking to uplevel your own approach to learning and leadership, this conversation is jam-packed with insights, stories, and practical advice. Tune in as we explore what it really means to grow people—and businesses—through passion, clarity, and a focus on real impact.In this episode, Fabio uncovers:How a career that began as a chemical engineer in Brazil informed his systematic, process-minded approach to learning—and why passion has always been the through-line guiding his journey.The pivotal decision to leave his own thriving consultancy after 18 successful years to take on the global L&D leadership challenge at Expedia—with all the mindset shifts and opportunities that entailed.The real secrets to effective facilitation and learning design: why it's not about the instructor's expertise, but about driving audience impact, changing mindsets, and shifting behaviors that last beyond the session.Strategies for building a genuine learning culture—including the importance of involving everyone (from top leaders to every employee), and embedding learning into daily actions, rituals, and company processes beyond isolated programs.Fabio's leadership philosophy, grounded in leader accountability, clarity, and authenticity—and why leaders teaching other leaders and sharing human conversations are at the heart of sustainable impact.Practical, creative approaches to talent mobility and career development, nurturing opportunities for growth, and ensuring that every person owns their career journey—regardless of titles or promotions.Fabio also shares his point of view on today's biggest challenges—like the rapid rise of AI and the evolving role of L&D as a vital part of the business (not just HR). He sheds light on how Expedia is experimenting with AI in learning and day-to-day work, plus how these innovations are transforming onboarding and ongoing development.This conversation, recorded for the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast, is jam-packed with actionable insights—from the nuts and bolts of global program design to leadership accountability, learning measurement, and the nuances of fostering true culture change. Fabio's story is a masterclass in strategic L&D for high-impact, high-growth environments.Tune in for practical takeaways, fresh frameworks, and inspiration on how learning and leadership can drive results, empower talent, and knit together organizations with purpose—no matter how complex or far-flung they may be.Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Connect with Fabio Sacoman here:
President Trump suggesting a cut to China tariffs ahead of trade talks this weekend. The impact the move could have on negotiations, and what one U.S-China policy expert sees coming for the trade war. Plus… Google wraps up a rough week, all the major chip news moving semi stocks, Expedia signals trouble in travel demand, and how criminal gangs are exploiting supply chain tech across the United States.Fast Money Disclaimer
Wrapping up another volatile week for stocks, Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Mike Santoli set the stage for U.S.-China trade talks due to begin Saturday in Switzerland. The anchors reacted to President Trump's social media post in which he suggested lowering China tariffs to 80 percent from 145 percent. Bitcoin continues to rebound, rallying to levels not seen since late January. Barrick Mining CEO Mark Bristow joined the program at Post 9 and discussed gold's record run. The earnings parade in focus – including big moves in shares of Pinterest, Affirm and Expedia. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer
This episode breaks down Airbnb's updated Off-Platform Policy and what it means for short-term rental hosts and managers, from stricter fee transparency to new guest communication rules. We also explore Expedia Group's Q1 2025 performance, its bold AI strategy, and how it's navigating demand shifts with a focus on international B2B expansion.Are you new and want to start your own hospitality business?Join our Facebook groupFollow Boostly and join the discussion:YouTube LinkedInFacebookWant to know more about us? Visit our websiteStay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest insights and analysis.
A report says Nvidia (NVDA) is building a new H20 A.I. chip that it will be able to sell to China under current trade restrictions. Alex Coffey takes a closer look at the report and what it means for the A.I. market ahead. Turning to earnings, Alex explains the figures behind Expedia's (EXPE) sell-off.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
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