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Ahora, hablemos de la fábula del patito feo que se convierte en cisne. Ya ha pasado antes, con coches como el Citroën M35, GM Impact, Oldsmobile Jetfire Rocket o el Ford Edsel, denostados en su momento y ahora escasos y muy valorados. La “gracia” de este asunto es comprarlos cuando todavía son “patitos feos” y no cuando ya se han convertido en cisnes… a lo mejor te damos alguna idea. Vamos con nuestra lista por orden cronológico. En este podcast os traigo buenas noticias. Y es que nuestros amigos de Planeta DeAgostini, con cada colección que lanzan mejoran a la anterior. Si te gustan los coches americanos, si te gustan los famosos "Muscle cars" no te la puedes perder, porque está dedicada a los Ford Mustang más legendarios. Sí, es que es habitual hablar del "Ford Mustang"... ¡cómo si solo hubiese uno! Y la selección que ha hecho Planeta DeAgostini para esta serie es muy acertada y abarca desde el Mach 1 al Boss 429 sin olvidar a modelos como el King Cobra o quizás es más mítico de todos, el Shelby GT 350. Aquí los veis, se trata de modelos de escala 1/43 en metal y plástico inyectado y decorados a mano... la calidad es impresionante. Y la colección incluye fascículos muy interesantes donde te cuentan toda la historia del Mustang... incluso que este nombre era el de los caballos de los indios del Western. Y si te suscribes hay sorpresas, la miniatura del primer Mustang, láminas, una taza, camiseta... Si eres fan de los deportivos "Made in USA"... ¡no te lo puedes perder! -En este enlace tienes toda la información: Link: https://tinyurl.com/garajehermetico -Usa el código: GARAJE para apoyar a Garaje Hermético Trabant (1960-1991). El paradigma de lo que os digo, un modelo del que encontrabas, literalmente, coches tirados en la calle que nadie quería, lo he visto con mis propios ojos, y que ahora puedes vender, si tienes uno en razonable buen estado, por 4.500 o 6.000 €. UMM “Jabato” (1986-1994). En realidad, me refiero a los UMM que viene de União Metalo-Mecanica S.A. inició la producción, bajo licencia, de unos vehículos todo terreno de origen francés. Subaru SVX (1991-1996). Un coche caro y minoritario, del que solo se fabricaron unas 25.000 unidades. El diseño de Giugiaro y el coche es excelente… pero nunca fue comprendido. Plymouth Prowler (1997-2002). Se vendió bajo la marca Plymouth mayoritariamente, pero también como Chrysler y en total solo se construyeron 11.702 que, para mí, ya se han convertidos en cisnes... pero creo que seguirán subiendo. Toyota Prius (1997-2003). Por supuesto, me refiero a la primera generación, un coche que no me atrevo a calificar de feo, pero si de un poco insulso. Fiat Multipla (1998-2004). Por supuesto, insisto, me refiero a la primera generación. A mí, un coche que me sedujo desde el principio, me parecía un coche que llegaba del futuro y con personalidad. Chrysler PT Cruiser (1999-2010). Un coche que se mantuvo en producción 11 años y que vendió 1,35 millones de unidades, pero no es un coche que despertase pasiones ni en sus USA natales ni fuera de ella. Lancia Thesis (2001-2009). Un “fijo” en listas de este tipo. Solo se fabricaron 16.000 unidades y muy pocas de ellas con motor de cinco cilindros atmosférico de 2.4 litros y 170 CV, para mí la mejor elección. Renault Vel Satis (2001-2009). Ya es un “patito feo” con todas las de la ley… ¡lo encuentras por poco más de 1.000 €! Un coche para comprar, guardarlo en condiciones en un garaje y sacarlo dentro de 10 años… te garantizo que ganas dinero. Nissan Cube (2002-2008). En este caso la generación más “polémica” no es la primera sino la segunda… reconozco que soy un friki, porque me gusta. ¿Se convertirá en cisne? Puede que sí. Citroën C3 Pluriel (2003-2012). Este coche nació siendo “patito feo” … Eso de un coche que si lo descapotas tienes que subirte algunas piezas a cada… no fue una buena idea. Nissan Leaf (2010-Presente). Una apuesta arriesgada. Aún ni se ha convertido en patito feo, de momento es el coche eléctrico probablemente más barato que puedas comprar, desde 6.000 € lo puedes encontrar en España. Conviértete en miembro de este canal para disfrutar de ventajas: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBG3pvXhocK7_GjeIx2sUeg/join Conclusión. ¡Quién tuviese unas decenas de miles de euros y un garaje grande para invertir en coches! Os aseguro que, si lo haces bien, ganas dinero… y además disfrutas mucho. Como en la bolsa puedes hacer apuestas muy seguras, pero que ganas menos, y otras arriesgadas que si te salen bien, ganarás más.

Welcome to Overdrive, a program about the wonderful world of motoring and transport. I'm David Brown More of our thoughts, ideas and ramblings are covered on our website, podcast or social media – just search for Cars transport culture And once again I am joined by Paul Murrell from seniordriverauz.com Subjects Edsel • What was the context of Brooklyn poet Marianne Moore suggesting car names • The naming of the car • Edsel was a good guy (Henry was not) • Lots of features – could that not save it Swallow Doretti • History of Swallow cars • Why the name • I like the look of it • Only lasted 10 months • A Triumph TR2 looks pretty ordinary Nissan Pathfinder • I really like the car • Sales are a disaster • Large SUV less than $80,000 has changed a lot (Everest is no 1 – Toyotas no longer dominating) Contacts Details Web Site: Driven Media: drivenmedia.com.au Podcasts iTunes: Cars Transport Culture Spotify: Cars Transport Culture Or our social pages Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Or YouTube site Cars Transport Culture Search for Cars transport culture Credits And this has been overdrive Thanks to • Paul Murrell • Mazda Australia • Mark Wesley • Bruce Potter for their help with this program. You can get more of our work including longer versions of the program on our website, through our podcasts, or more visual information on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. In all cases search for cars transport culture. Overdrive is syndicated across Australia on the Community Radio Network This program was first broadcast on 7 September 2024 I'm David Brown Thanks for listening

Ever wondered what happens when your brand-new car turns out to be a lemon? Join us for a compelling conversation with Eric Stotz, the COO of Lemon Law Experts, as he shares riveting insights into the world of lemon laws and consumer advocacy. Discover how his firm fights for the rights of those stuck with faulty vehicles, and hear a real-life story about a 2024 pickup truck plagued with engine troubles. Eric also sheds light on the growing issue of major car recalls, discussing the hefty costs and challenges manufacturers like Toyota face when recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles.Wann'a look at the full study of what makes us the angriest?  Check this out ... https://lemonlawexperts.com/cars-that-make-americans-the-angriest/But that's not all—we pack this episode with the latest automotive news and racing highlights, from Indy to NASCAR. Take a nostalgic ride through automotive history, revisiting the iconic Ford Edsel and the Plymouth Roadrunner. Plus, we tackle pressing industry challenges, including labor shortages, high vehicle prices, and cybersecurity threats affecting dealerships. Don't miss the latest on Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid recalls due to fire risks and the intriguing sale of a classic 1970 AMC AMX. This episode is a treasure trove of information for car enthusiasts and industry insiders alike!Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Original Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!ProAm Auto AccessoriesProAm Auto Accessories: "THE" place to go to find exclusive and hard to find parts and accessories!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeartRadio! Just go to iheartradio.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12noonCT simulcasting on iHeartRadio, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Car Talk podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.iheart.com/live/in-wheel-time-car-talk-9327/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Car Talk, email us at info@inwheeltime.comTags: In Wheel Time, automotive car talk show, car talk, Live car talk show, In Wheel Time Car Talk

On today's First Up pod: Pam Corkery has the latest advice on the snake front; a certain property developer Donald Trump can't post bond in his New York fraud case; It was the Ford Motor Company's most legendary flop, a Ford Edsel features on TradeMe; Space James is talking AI and Space X and our news hound Leonard Powell gets to know some Beagles. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

Ever heard of the Ford Edsel? After 10 years of planning and considerable expense, it became a complete product failure for the Ford Company. In order to avoid your "Edsel moment” for your online business, we're going to look at 10 things you can avoid to ensure that your launch is a success!   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Get your FREE Launch List, a checklist to plan your next launch ➡️ CLICK HERE! Ep 06 | How to Use the Science of Sales to Increase Revenue for Your Business Ep 14 | The #1 Thing to Do to Attract Your Ideal Client & Create Copy that Converts [Market Research] Ep 17 | Evergreen vs Live Launches: Which is the Best Way to Sell? Connect with Megan Wisdom Copywriting: ⭐️Get high-converting copywriting for your business: https://meganwisdom.com/ ⭐️Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganwisdomwrites/ ⭐️Big Sis sends email marketing tips to your inbox! Sign up >>  https://tinyurl.com/bigsistips   Support The Copywriting for Business Owners podcast by leaving a review on iTunes so that other online business owners can get the copywriting and email marketing support they need!  

John Canzano goes in on why the waiting game between Damian Lillard, the Pac-12 Conference, MLB to PDX, and other sports stories, needs to end. ESPN senior college football writer Adam Rittenberg shares the context behind Northwestern's controversial firing of Pat Fitzgerald and what he expects from Oregon & Oregon State this season. Dave Bartoo, the College Football Matrix, joins to explain his company, Matrix Analytics, ranking of the Pac-12 head and assistant coaches in college football and who are some under the radar names that deserve more recognition. Anna delivers the 5 at 5, what happened to the Ford Edsel?, and Canzano tells you what to expect with the Lillard-Miami trade speculation moving forward. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

Os traemos una lista de 10 coches que, ¡casi!, arruinaron a sus marcas. En algunos casos, incluso podemos quitar el casi… ¡arruinaron a sus marcas! ¿Eran malos? No… bueno, no todos. ¿Eran feos? No… bueno, no todos. ¿Eran peligrosos?... ¡algunos mucho! Entonces… ¿cuál fue el problema? Pues esto, justamente, es lo que os vamos a contar… Algunos de estos coches han salido en otras listas por fracasados o por peligrosos, pero hoy tienen el “honor” de estar en esta lista porque pusieron a sus marcas en graves aprietos de imagen, pero sobre todo financieros… Conviértete en miembro de este canal para disfrutar de ventajas: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBG3pvXhocK7_GjeIx2sUeg/join 1. Chrysler Airflow (1934). Adelantado a su tiempo. Hay muchos ejemplos de coches adelantados a su tiempo, demasiado adelantados, y por eso poco apreciados por el público. Pero a mí, el caso del Airflow es el más evidente. Porque los coche en 1934 eran básicamente una carrocería de líneas cuadradas cual caja de zapatos y las líneas aerodinámicas de este modelo no gustaron. 2. Ford Edsel (1958). El genio no se hereda. “Edsel, hijo, vamos a hacer un coche con tu nombre… ¡y va a ser un éxito!”. Quizás esto fue lo que le dijo el genial Henry Ford a su hijo Edsel, porque . Resultado: El Ford Edsel que se fabricó sólo 3 años y supuso unas pérdidas de 250 millones de dólares de la época. A pesar de que Ford era en aquella época la compañía más rica del mundo, a punto estuvo de llevarla a la quiebra. 3. Chevrolet Corvair (1959). Inseguro a cualquier velocidad. “¡Vamos a hacer un coche al gusto europeo!”. Sigamos con suposiciones y pensemos que alguien dijo esto en Chevrolet… A ver, el coche no es feo, para mi es muy bonito, pero tratar de hacer un Escarabajo de 5 metros y dos toneladas… pues no es buena idea. El motor era un 6 cilindros bóxer situado detrás y la suspensión del eje trasero era por brazos oscilantes… 4. NSU Ro80 (1967). De “Coche del año” a la ruina. En 1967, NSU presenta su NSU Ro80 con un diseño muy moderno, con una estética atrevida pero atractivo y con tracción delantera y motor rotativo Wankel. Todas estas cualidades hicieron que en 1968 fuese elegido coche del año en Europa. Pero el motor de 115 CV gastaba mucho y se rompía más. Las primeras unidades dieron muchas averías que dieron al coche muy mala fama y las reparaciones en garantía arruinaron a NSU… 5. Lancia Beta (1972). Sensible al óxido. Lancia presentaba en 1972 su gama Beta con una berlina 4 puertas, más tarde un precioso coupé de 2 puertas y luego un coupé hatchback denominado HPE. Además, el Beta Montecarlo fue el inspirador del 037. Un buen coche y además muy bonito, ¿qué podría salir mal? En esos tiempos las pinturas y tratamientos anti corrosión no eran muy buenos y esto afecto a Lancia. 6. Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV (1974). ¿Demasiado sofisticado? Pocos coches hay tan bonitos como este. Y me refiero a belleza tanto estética como técnica. Uno de los motores era el V6 diseñado por Busso, de excepcional rendimiento e inmejorable sonido, la caja de cambios iba atrás para equilibrar el peso y la suspensión trasera era de eje “De Dion” Volvemos a lo mismo, ¿cuál era el problema? Pues que este sofisticado modelo era muy caro de fabricar y su rentabilidad era desastrosa. 7. Mercedes Clase A (1997). Y llegó la ”Prueba del alce”. ¿Qué narices es la prueba del alce? Era una prueba de “esquiva” que el Clase A no superaba, es más, ¡volcaba al hacerla! La imagen de este coche volcando en la prueba del alce fue un desastre para la marca, que tenía a la seguridad por bandera. ¿Y cuál fue la solución? Pues instalar en todos los modelos es sistema ESP de control de estabilidad… 8. Jaguar X-Type (2000). El famoso “Jaguar-Mondeo” Ford compró Jaguar. A ver, Ford es como es, y no “entendió” ni a la marca Jaguar ni a sus clientes. ¿Por qué lo digo? Porque pensó que los clientes de Jaguar compraban el coche por la estética y por lucir el Jaguar en el capó. Y no era así. Lanzaron el X-Type que, simplificando, era un Mondeo por supuesto de tracción delantera, con carrocería de Jaguar, de estética más exclusiva, mucho más caro y no necesariamente mejor equipado. 9. Renault Vel Satis (2001). Otro incomprendido. Renault pensó: ¿Por qué no hacemos algo innovador en el segmento más alto? En 2001 lanzaron Renault Vel Satis y el Avantime, que podría también estar en esta lista, ambos diseñados por Patrick Le Quément. Pero el concepto de monovolumen de lujo no cuajó y el Vel Satis se mantuvo hasta 2009 pero con ventas fueron desastrosas. 10. Peugeot 1007 (2005). No gustó a nadie. Hay coches que horrorizan a algunos y en cambio, a otros, les gustan… aunque sean pocos. Pero en 1007 no gustó a nadie. La idea no era mala… ¿o sí? Era un compacto con grandes puertas correderas, automáticas, que permitían un fácil acceso y que fueron carísimas de desarrollar y de fabricar.

Welcome to a new segment of Marketing Mantra called "When Marketing Fails." In this segment, we'll deep dive into the captivating world of marketing disasters and uncover the valuable lessons they have to offer. While success leaves clues, failure leaves lessons. In this episode, we explore a classic marketing failure: The Ford Edsel. Dubbed as "the Titanic of Automobiles," the Edsel is considered one of the biggest marketing and branding disasters of all time. Tune in to the episode to uncover the fascinating story of the Ford Edsel, a cautionary tale that still echoes in the world of marketing. -=-=-=-=- BONUS RESOURCES + FREE DOWNLOADS If you're a fan of the podcast, here are some FREE online marketing resources from my blog, 99signals, to help you level up your marketing skills: ⁠⁠The Ultimate Blogging Toolkit⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://ebooks.99signals.com/blogging-toolkit⁠⁠) - This eBook features 75+ marketing tools to help you blog better and boost your traffic! ⁠⁠The Ultimate Guide to Link Building⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://resources.99signals.com/link-building-ebook⁠⁠) - Learn 25 powerful strategies to build high-quality backlinks, improve search engine rankings, and drive targeted traffic to your site. ⁠⁠The Essential Guide to Link Building with Infographics⁠⁠ (https://resources.99signals.com/infographic-backlinks-pdf) -  Did you know you could build high-quality, authoritative backlinks with well-designed infographics? This PDF guide will show you how you can easily design an infographic and quickly build high-quality backlinks to supercharge your SEO. ⁠⁠Top-rated articles at 99signals⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://www.99signals.com/best/⁠⁠) -  This page contains a list of all the top-rated articles on my blog. It's a great place to get started if you're visiting 99signals for the first time. -=-=-=-=- Visit ⁠⁠https://www.99signals.com⁠⁠ for more insights on SEO, blogging, and marketing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandeep-mallya/message

The Ford Edsel was one of the worst product failures in the history of the auto industry. The blunder of this one car cost Ford about $350 million in 1957, equal to about $3.76 billion today (based on inflation calculators). This loss was avoidable. Hear the lesson for your business.Key idea: Don't focus on getting millions of dollars of investment to build a product. Instead, first build the right thing. You have to understand your market, their pains, and their perceptions. Brands are emotional and so are purchase decisions; logic comes later to justify why we chose. That's just how the human brain works.Plus: the story of Buffer's product launch shows how you can validate your product idea for free before you spend money building it. I may have gotten a couple details wrong as this was from memory but here's the scoop: Idea to Paying Customers in 7 Weeks: How We Did It (Buffer)Topics:Ford Edsel - the famous marketing blunder that cost $350 million in 1957 (about $3.76 billion in 2023 dollars)For context: For the fiscal year 2020, Ford spent $5.7 billion on research and development (R&D) expenses. It is worth noting that this figure includes R&D spending for all of Ford's products and services, not just its cars.Buffer validated their product with a landing page that was nearly free before spending money to write any codeCalendly is a self-funded startup that reached unicorn status, valued at about $3 billion today. No initial funding. Just solving a problem that was validated by the market: that scheduling meetings via email was arduous = real pain pointCheck this out: Bite-size business wisdom via personalized video, from anywhere. No contracts or plane or hassle:Buy a personalized video greeting / pep talk / event invitation for a client or colleague, or order a 15-minute Zoom drop-in from me on ThinkersOne.Rate / review / subscribe to this show as a podcast or Alexa Flash Briefing: emilybinder.com/podcastBook a coaching session: emilybinder.com/callFollow me/connect:My website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Get email updates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet with Kyle Anne for a trivia quiz with topics including Collections, Pro Wrestling, Musicians, Fish, Medical, Geography, Mythology & Folklore and more! Round One COLLECTIONS - The word 'deltiologist', derived from the Greek 'deltos' (meaning 'writing tablet') refers to a collector of what? COMPOSERS - What future film-composer authored a calypso theme for the pilot episode of Gilligan's Island? PRO WRESTLING - Which professional wrestler had a career as an outfielder with the Cincinnati Reds before making it big in the wrestling industry? POP SINGERS - What mononymous Senegalese singer and producer was born Aliaune Athium? FISH - Which temperate and tropical pelagic fish of the family Scombridae has a common name which comes from an Old French homonym that means "marked, spotted" as well as "pimp, procurer, or broker"? BRITISH MUSICIANS - Who is the only British musician to have won a Grammy for each of their first four albums? Round Two AIRPLANES - As of January 2022, what airplane manufacturer has the most popular airplane model by sales total (selling more than 45,000)? MEDICAL - Quinsy is an inflammation of which part of the body? HOLLYWOOD SCREENWRITERS - As revealed in an interview with Playboy, which writer and director secretly wrote the script for the 1994 SNL film It's Pat as a favor for their friend Julia Sweeney? GREEK MYTHOLOGY - In Greek Mythology, Artemis is the twin sister of what god who is often seen with a lyre? FOLKLORE - In what German town did the Pied Piper lead away the rats and children with his music? MUSEUMS - Lobotomy instruments, cans of new Coke, the Ford Edsel automobile and synthetic traces are all items that are on display at which museum located in Sweden? Rate My Question GEOGRAPHY - Known as the world mushroom capital, due to the fact that it produces half of the U.S.'s crop, Kennett Square is located in what U.S. state? Final Questions THEME SONGS - According to an interview with Billy West on The Nerdist podcast, which musician pitched a theme song for Ren & Stimpy, but was never used and was subsequently lost? U.S. CIVICS - The right to a jury trial in a civil lawsuit is which amendment to the constitution? FAMOUS CHARACTERS - Wisp is the identity of what heroic character created by Hallmark Cards who had two animated series as well as a 1985 film? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges August 10rd, 2022 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EST August 11th, 2022 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollie's Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EST August 13th, 2022 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 6:00 pm EST You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon, Blake Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Mo, Lydia, Rick G, Skyler Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Luc, Hank, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas, Mike K., Cole, Adam Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Paige, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Nathan, Tim, Andrea, Ian If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support." Special Guest: Kyle Anne.

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Os hemos preparado una selección de coches con mala fama. Unos, porque eran verdaderamente un peligro. Otros tenían una fiabilidad muy deficiente… y soy bueno. Algunos no llegaron en el momento oportuno. Y los hay feos con ganas…o poco atractivos. Por una u otra causa estos 10 coches tienen muy mala fama… pero, ¿es merecida? En el mundo del automóvil la fama, la notoriedad que se dice ahora es muy importante. Muy importante si es buena, pero aún más importante si es mala. Porque te lo digo desde ya: Si un coche consigue tener muy mala fama, sus posibilidades de triunfar disminuyen considerablemente… hasta llegar a cero. 1. Ford Edsel (1958): Digno de estudio. Este caso se estudia en las escuelas de negocios, sencillamente, porque hacerlo tan mal no es fácil. Y es que se hizo todo mal. 2. Chevrolet Corvair (1959): Buena idea, mal hecha. La idea era buena, el coche no era feo, al contrario, a mí me parece muy bonito y desde luego era distinto. Pero para un conductor medio americano, el Corvair con su pesado motor colocado detrás no era un coche difícil de conducir sino un coche decididamente peligroso. 3. Citroën SM (1970): ¿Merece estar aquí? Me ha dolido meter al SM en esta lista. La clave es esta, ¿merece un icono de este calibre estar en esta lista? 4. Morris Marina (1973): Tecnología de 1948. Lo curioso es que, a pesar de su estética y de la cantidad de problemas que daba, tuvo cierto éxito. Un detalle: Montaba la mecánica del Minor de 1948, tecnología a la última. 5. AMC Pacer (1975): Demasiado avanzado. Ya os lo adelanto: Tengo intención de dedicar un monográfico de coches incomprendidos a este Pacer que, ¡ya sé lo que me vais a decir muchos! A mí me encanta y me parece precioso… 6. Aston Martin Lagonda (1976): ¿Fiabilidad? ¿Qué es eso? Hay coches que dan problemas y hay coches que son una pesadilla para sus propietarios… este Lagonda es el líder de este segundo grupo. ¿Merece estar en esta lista de coches con mala fama? ¡¡¡Siiiiii!!! 7. Yugo GV (1980): Pedir peras al olmo. Aparte de algunos motores que explotaron, de sus cortocircuitos y de cosas que se le caían… el coche era de lo mejorcito que se fabricaba en el Este de Europa y se vendía en los EE.UU. de Norteamérica a precio de risa. 8. Maserati Biturbo (1981): En carnes propias. ¡Como un coche con tanto encanto podía ser tan malo! La verdad es que cuando el coche iba bien, que era casi nunca, pues tenía su encanto. 9. Alfa Romeo Arna (1984): La idea era buena. Pero solo la idea. Alfa Romeo y Nissan se asociaron para hacer un coche con el encanto y la capacidad de seducción de un Alfa y la fiabilidad y la calidad de un Nissan. Pero algo salió mal y fue al revés. 10. Chrysler TC by Maserati (1988): ¡No te compliques! Os voy a leer la opinión de una revista del motor norteamericana líder en su momento que decía, lo leo: “El TC de Chrysler y Maserati es poco más que un Chrysler fabricado en Milán con algunos componentes caros y algo de cosmética, algo así como una abuela arrugada vestida con zapatillas de deporte y pantalones cortos ajustados”. Conclusión. Como veis no todos, pero sí la mayoría se merecen esa mala fama… y hay más que la merecen…

David and Rachel discuss Ford's pre-Pinto failure, the Edsel. Script by listener Stephen.

This episode I talk about the Ford Edsel

In 1939 the Ford Automotive Company was facing a possible problem. GM was eating into their market share, and Ford believed it was because they'd not release a new line of cars in nearly 19 years. After ten years of research, over $250 million (in 1940's money) spent, and a two-year ad campaign, Ford unleashed a vehicle so notoriously awful The Simpsons parodied it 34 years later. In this episode, we are taking a look at the Ford Edsel. Hosted by Dave Plough

Never have our hosts tried so hard to justify their place in this mad world, appealing to insane penguins and cannibalistic chimps to validate their existence. With a little help from Tom Hiddleston, Nordic mythology, and Disney we're feeling pretty confident in our mischievous ways. Also, turns out we weren't so far off when we connected the Ford Edsel to Janet Jackson's nipple. Why the hell didn't we go into advertising?

The world of business is full of empty promises masquerading as the next “big thing.” From pitch comps in high schools to stakeholder meetings for the Fortune 100, you hear the same claim; that this service, or that product will be a total game-changer. As proof, all we have to do is take a little look into the past. Back in 1957, Ford dove in headfirst into “the next best thing,” also known as the Ford Edsel. But consumer preferences were evolving quickly, and no one wanted a big, bulky gas-guzzling car anymore. After a few years, and $400 million dollars down the drain, it was quickly taken off the market. Or what about when Coors tried to sell its “rocky mountain spring water” to its customers? Another flop. Turns out beer drinkers only want one thing from their favorite beer brand. Or let's think back to when everyone thought they had to offer phones to their customers. Amazon, Facebook, and ESPN all took a swing at the opportunity only to realize they overpromised and underdelivered.It's hard, almost impossible, to create something that truly has a long-lasting impact on the world and on consumer behavior. The internet was one of those things, and companies like Google, Tesla, and Apple were a few leaders that transcended the world of fad and actually entered the zeitgeist in real ways. But they are the exceptions, not the rule. And they also weren't the first movers in their industries. Google wasn't first in the search market. Tesla wasn't first in electric vehicles, and there were computers and phones far before Macs and iPhones became ubiquitous. So where does that leave an innovative new drone company, which is angling to be another one of those unicorns, but is paving a completely new path to get there? American Robotics became the first company authorized by the FAA to conduct automated drone operations without humans on site. Reese Mozer, the co-founder of American Robotics calls it an inflection point and he's aware that the whole industry could soon be riding in his slipstream. But Mozer has learned a couple of valuable lessons as he was pushing for approval and found nuggets under the golden ticket that he unleashed for the industry. On this episode of Business X factors, find out the valuable lessons Mozer learned in being the first-mover and how he plans to sustain the lead and not go the way of the Ford Edsel… Main  takeaways:  Push Where Others Don't Dare To Go: By their definition, entrepreneurs question the status quo and start-ups that come up with new ideas and inventions often find that they are overburdened by regulations. Innovators should be aware of what regulations are in place, and where the boundaries are to figure out what's possible. Then they should push those boundaries in order to create new opportunities before others strike up the nerve to challenge the regulators.The Edge Is In The Data: In developing a product, many entrepreneurs focus on pushing out new offerings and constant development of products to stay ahead. What often gets lost in the rush to focus on the product is the value that lies underneath what you build. Gold often lives in the data that companies gather and if they analyze and optimize that data, they can outlive any product that might be hot today but not tomorrow. The hardware or products often only serve as the enabler for data-centric transformational business value.   Insane Perseverance: Steve Jobs said he was convinced that what separated the successful entrepreneurs from non-successful ones was pure perseverance. Many people will fold when they experience pushback, especially from peers or investors. Those that carry on anyway are often the ones that end up changing the world.---Business X factors is produced by Mission.org and brought to you by Hyland. For over a decade, Hyland has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Content Services Platforms, leading the way to help people get the information they need when and where they need it. More than half of 2019 Fortune 100 companies rely on Hyland to help them create more meaningful connections with the people they serve. When your focus is on the people you serve, Hyland stands behind you. Hyland is your X factor for better performance. Go to Hyland.com/insights to learn more.

What significant events occurred on this day, July 15th, in automotive history? Tune in to find out! Cars and people mentioned in this episode: 00:09 - Ford Model A 00:34 - Bonnor Touring Car 00:51 - Ford Model T 00:53 - Audi & Horch 01:08 - Dodge Incorporated 01:21 - Dodge Military Vehicles 01:28 - Alternative Fuels 01:39 - Dodge 4-Door Saloon 01:47 - Mercedes Benz SS 01:59 - Indianapolis 500 02:24 - Peugeot 02:34 - Ford Edsel 02:46 - John Lennon 03:00 - Jaguar Mark II Saloon 03:21 - International Truck 03:33 - Cadillac Allante 03:42 - 1,000,000 Porsche 03:49 - Aerosmith 04:05 - Mercedes McLaren SLR 04:20 - Jaguar, Tata and the X-Type 04:32 - MG6 04:45 - Rover 75 04:47 - Nissan and Datsun 05:07 - Toyota GT86 Please support our sponsors: RM Sotheby's, Hagerty, Metron Garage, Euro Classics and Pioneer Electronics. Follow The Collector Car Podcast: Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or communicate with Greg directly via Email.  Support this channel by supporting us at Patreon. Join RM Sotheby's Car Specialist Consultant Greg Stanley as he applies over 25 years of insight and analytical experience to the collector car market. Greg interviews the experts, reviews market trends and even has some fun. Podcasts are posted every Thursday and available on Apple Podcast, GooglePlay, Spotify and wherever podcasts are found. See more at www.TheCollectorCarPodcast.com or contact Greg directly at Greg@TheCollectorCarPodcast.com. Are you looking to consign at one of RM Sotheby's auctions? Email Greg at GStanley@RMSothebys.com. Greg uses the Sports Car Market and Hagerty Valuation Guide for sourcing automotive insights, trends and data points.

We just noticed the Hermes mobile is actually a morphing time-traveling 1958/1959 Ford Edsel last registered in 1964, oscillating between the underworld and Earth orbit. We're on the threshold of a major breakthrough exposing the best of American broadcasting exploitation and the breast of Janet Jackson for a stimulating conversation about who the hell knows what.

La verdad, en muchos casos se veía venir. En otros, han sido coches incomprendidos. Pero todos los que aparecen en esta lista han sido un verdadero fracaso en imagen, en fabricación, en ventas.. ¡O en todo a la vez! Afortunadamente el gusto de los aficionados y los usuarios a los coches no es una ciencia exacta. #coches #automóvil #Renault No solo hay que acertar con los gustos de los consumidores, sino saber el momento en que cambian. Porque a veces cambian muy rápido. Recordad por ejemplo cuando los monovolúmenes aparecieron, con el Espace en Europa, y se convirtieron en los modelos preferidos de muchos consumidores. Luego llegaron los SUV y, ¿a dónde han ido a parar todos esos Monovolúmenes? Es curioso, pero a veces es menos grave ir “retrasado” a tu tiempo que adelantarse demasiado. Muchas de estas listas de coches que son fracasos, están llenas de coches que se adelantaron a los gustos de los clientes. Y otros, sencillamente, pretendieron crear un nuevo nicho sin éxito… tenemos de todo. 1. Aston Martin Lagonda Serie 2 (1976) A mediados de los 70 a Aston Martin no le iban bien las cosas. ¿Y qué se les ocurrió? Hacer un coche para competir con Rolls Royce, una berlina impresionante, lujosa, pero con unas características dinámicas cercanas a un deportivo. Quizás su poca fiabilidad y los infinitos problemas eléctricos que daba fuesen más responsables que el planteamiento en sí. Lo cierto es que, en 16 años, incluyendo las Serie 2, 3 y 4 se vendieron 645 unidades… 2. Audi A2 (1999) Probé este coche cuando salió. No iba mal, pero todo el mundo decía que era muy feo, muy poco Audi. Muchos periodistas consideran que se adelantó a su tiempo con una propuesta de monovolumen pequeño, tecnológicamente avanzado y económico de mantenimiento. 3. Chevrolet EV1 (1996) Voy a empezar esta historia por el final: Chevrolet intentó destruir todos los coches producidos. O sea, que muy contenta no estaba con el coche y con la huella que iba a dejar. Pero aquí estamos los periodistas para contar las cosas aunque algunos intenten ocultarlas. Fue el primer intento serio de hacer un coche 100 por cien eléctrico. El coche era feo, poco habitable, no corría nada y tenía una reducida autonomía, que Chevrolet fijaba en 128 km si circulabas a 100 km/h o menos. 4. Ford Edsel (1958) Otro clásico de estas listas. Llevar el nombre del primogénito de Henry Ford no fue un buen augurio y este coche, que no gustó al público, no era fiable y tenía unas prestaciones muy pobres, fue un verdadero fracaso. Se dice que fue el responsable de unas perdidas de 250 millones de dólares y que estuvo a punto de llevar a Ford a la ruina. 5. Jaguar X-Type (2000) A este coche en Inglaterra, que tienen muy mala baba, le llamaban “Jaguar Mondeo”. Realmente la etapa Ford en Jaguar no fue brillante, este coche fue un desastre, no era rentable y resultaba poco apreciado. Lo bueno para la marca es que Ford quiso quitarse la patata caliente y vendió la marca a Tata… 6. Mercedes Clase R (2006) ¿Por qué he sacado este coche en esta lista? Primero porque fue un fracaso y luego porque mi exsuegro tuvo uno… Lo conozco bien. ¿Era un mal coche? No, era inoportuno sacar un carísimo monovolumen cuando ya la tendencia SUV era imparable. 7. Peugeot 1007 (2005) La gran aportación de este coche era su carrocería de monovolumen chiquitín y sus puertas deslizantes muy furgoneteras. Ni una cosa ni la otra fue apreciada por el público. Además, era caro de fabricar y Peugeot perdía dinero con este coche, así que lo sorprendente es que se fabricase durante 4 años. 8. Renault Avantime (2001) ¡Qué gran idea! Vamos a fabricar un monovolumen Coupé… Pues no cuajó. No era fácil. Sus peculiares puertas, que iban y van muy bien, no compensaban una línea que no convenció y un motor V6 de 204 CV que ni ofrecía prestaciones destacables ni consumos reducidos. 9. Tucker Torpedo (1947) Si queréis conocer a fondo esta historia, lo mejor es que veáis la película “Tucker, un hombre y su sueño”. El coche era bonito, iba bien, era muy avanzado para su tiempo… demasiado. Tanto que sus grandes competidores, muy conservadores técnicamente, Ford, GM y Chrysler, iniciaron una campaña de desprestigio que dio resultado: Solo se fabricaron 51 unidades. Una curiosidad: El director de la película, Francis Ford Coppola, tiene uno. 10. Volkwagen Phaeton (2002) En estas listas nunca falta este coche, por cierto, magnifico y una buena compra para sus usuarios. Y entonces, ¿por qué está siempre? Imagínate que inviertes un montón de dinero y tiempo en diseñar un coche del que esperas vender 20.000 unidades al año y ganar un buen dinero, y en vez de eso vendes 6.000 al año y pierdes 20.000 euros por unidad vendida. Como os adelantaba, hay de todo, porque en esta lista hay coches que valen la pena, como el A2, el Tucker o el Phaeton y otros como el EV1, el Edsel o el “Jaguar Mondeo” que mejor que nunca los hubiesen fabricado. ¿No pensáis lo mismo?

Here at Past Gas, we can’t get enough of car flops. How do bad cars get designed and approved? What makes a car a failure? How would you feel if you had a car NAMED after you that is now literally a crossword answer for “automotive failure”? Today on the podcast, James, Nolan, and Joe tell you the story of the Ford Edsel, a car built by committee that nobody wanted to buy. Except maybe Nolan-- listen to the podcast to find out why! Thanks to our sponsors: Get started on Indeed now with a FREE $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/PASTGAS. Offer valid through JUNE 30TH. Terms and conditions apply. We want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/pastgas. Head over to valvoline.com/original to find the right oil for your engine. Visit dukecannon.com and use promo code PASTGAS for 10% off your next order, plus get free shipping with orders over $20. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey  Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes  Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels!   Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Doyle has drilled a deep well of unmatched expertise in helping B2B companies sell more to their most profitable customers. With experience spanning over 25 years and more than 5,000 client engagements. Sean is CEO and principal at FitzMartin Inc, a leading consultancy focused on sales and marketing and management, sales and marketing technology services, and revenue operations. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How FitzMartin works to take businesses beyond the “awareness” level to a deeper connection with their customers Why truly understanding sales funnel stages is about early stages and late stages in the sales cycle. What important lessons business owners can learn from the Ford Edsel about the value of brand awareness alone How the six stages of the transtheoretical theorem mirror the steps of the typical consumer decision journey, and what key concepts we can draw from the comparison How a request from a client who accounted for a huge amount of Sean’s team’s business showed the importance of late-stage marketing How today’s technology allows businesses to get super granular and targeted in marketing to prospects and going far beyond the awareness level Why too many sales people are in a rush to close deals far too soon rather than allowing a healthy relationship to develop through its later stages Why science says that 80% of your prospects will retreat right before pulling the trigger, and what steps you can take to overcome some of the obstacles Why there’s a big difference between how customers perceive gated versus ungated content, and what message each sends How behavioral science is universal and applies to any situation in which you are trying to help someone make a change, from your personal life to sales prospects Resources: Changing for Good by James O. Prochaska: https://amzn.to/39RXw1I Shift by Sean Doyle: https://amzn.to/3aGWG7p Free marketing resources discussing the sales funnel stages Website: https://fitzmartin.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sean-m-doyle/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/fitzmartin/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/fitzmartinmarketing/ Twitter: @FitzMartinb2b Additional Resources: Free Executive Leadership Summary report from Predictive ROI: https://predictiveroi.com/research Sell With Authority by Drew McLellan and Stephen Woessner: https://amzn.to/39y7x13 Predictive ROI Free Resource Library: https://predictiveroi.com/resources/ Stephen Woessner’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephenwoessner/

Hands down the biggest failure of Ford's history. The Edsel was supposed to be the all new long standing luxury brand...that didn't last.

Welcome to the Inside Sales Enablement Podcast, Episode 23 Sales enablement leaders work at the intersection of sales leadership, marketing, product, and operations to help engineer and elevate sales conversations.  As Sales Enablement pros work across these stakeholder groups they often experience very high expectations, leading to challenges and friction if not handled well. If you are a sales enablement professional, you know there are a lot of people to serve. You also know that they aren't all your customers, and you can't treat everyone who wants something the same. So, the question is, how do you parse people out? Who do you listen to?   Let us know what you think, and make sure you subscribe at www.insideSE.com Support this podcast

It's 1958. It's the US of A, and The Ford Motor Company have just released a car so incredibly fugly not even Frank Sinatra can shift any units.   In what original cast members of Grease are already calling the wela-wela-wela-19th! episode of the CB Wallop podcast join Phil Jerrod and Phil Lucas as they discuss The Ford Edsel - the fifties muscle car that was supposed to be greased lightning, but ended up being a gigantic chrome fireplace no one wanted to buy.  Was it because it had a front grille that looked like a lady's part? Yes.. yes maybe it was.   Trigger Warning - Nothing to worry about in this one - it's just chatting about cars - although, full disclosure, we do manage to say the word 'vagina' an impressive twenty-four times. So be ready for that.  Title music by Steve Adam Production by Mike Sandeman - www.northbrightonrecording.co.uk The Edsel Story (1957) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89Z9F-svFAk&t=82s Paul Anka - Diana The original recording 1957 Der Zwerg, Op. 22, No. 1 Emma Martellini, Marino Nicolini Sulle ali del canto (Lieder di vari autori tedeschi) Writers - Paul Anka Entertainment One U.S., LP (on behalf of Alessio Brocca Edizioni Musicali); BMI - Broadcast Music Inc., BMG Rights Management, UMPI, EMI Music Publishing, LatinAutor, LatinAutor - PeerMusic, SOLAR Music Rights Management, Abramus Digital, and 10 Music Rights Societies The Edsel Show CBS-TV (October 13, 1957) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze0Az9tdkHg&t=2946s Sources https://auto.howstuffworks.com/why-the-ford-edsel-failed.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edsel https://www.thoughtco.com/the-edsel-a-legacy-of-failure-726013 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini_(marque) https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/central-high-school-integration https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ListofUKSinglesChartnumberonesofthe_1950s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b6Wg9AwwA&abchannel=RegularCars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1OxpZvd46E&ab_channel=KrisTrexler https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RobertMcNamara#FordMotor_Company

This week we fondly recall some over promoted products and technologies that utterly failed to live up to their hype... One Of Bill Gates' Favourite Case Studies In 1957, Ford released a car that flopped so spectacularly that it has become a timeless case study on how not to develop and launch a product. The Ford Edsel was supposed to be the new premiere car for middle-class Americans. Ford was so confident in the product that it pumped $US250 million into it. But instead of starting a revolution, the company lost $US350 million on the unattractive gas-guzzler. The very name "Edsel" became a popular symbol for a commercial failure. Ford spent millions on focus groups and surveys to come up with a car was ahead of its time, a virtual prototype of the befinned monsters that became popular in a decade later. Only one problem: the Edsel was incredibly ugly, with a front grill that looked as if the car had just sucked on a lemon. Here are some lessons from the failed launch that are still relevant today. Listen now! Resources mentioned in this episode: Seth Godin: This Is Marketing Over the past quarter century, Seth Godin has taught and inspired millions of entrepreneurs, marketers, leaders, and fans from all walks of life, via his blog, online courses, lectures, and bestselling books. He is the inventor of countless ideas and phrases that have made their way into mainstream business language, from Permission Marketing to Purple Cow to Tribes to The Dip. Now, for the first time, Godin offers the core of his marketing wisdom in one accessible, timeless package. At the heart of his approach is a big idea: Great marketers don't use consumers to solve their company's problem; they use marketing to solve other people's problems. They don't just make noise; they make the world better. Truly powerful marketing is grounded in empathy, generosity, and emotional labour. This book teaches you how to identify your smallest viable audience; draw on the right signals and signs to position your offering; build trust and permission with your target market; speak to the narratives your audience tells themselves about status, affiliation, and dominance; spot opportunities to create and release tension; and give people the tools to achieve their goals. It's time for marketers to stop lying, spamming, and feeling guilty about their work. It's time to stop confusing social media metrics with true connections. It's time to stop wasting money on stolen attention that won't pay off in the long run. This is Marketing offers a better approach that will still apply for decades to come, no matter how the tactics of marketing continue to evolve. Listen to the full episode now: p.s. Please subscribe over on iTunes. It really does help this podcast to grow! Drop me a note in the comments section over at PhilAdair.com and let me know your thoughts.  Listen to the full episode now >> ⠀⠀ How To Create Irresistible Headlines (People Can't Help But Click) Get Instant Access Here >> Remember to subscribe to this podcast and check out my [FREE] AdWords Video Training Series. Get Instant Access Here >> 7 Absolutely Killer Tips For Google AdWords & Why They Crush The Competition    How to Build an Email List FAST - 7 Simple Methods You Can Use for FREE Download The eBook Now:   Download here >> Phil Adair Hot Clicks Pay-Per-Click Online Marketing Suite 12, 5th Floor, Dymocks Building 428 George Street, Sydney 2000, NSW, Australia   W: www.PhilAdair.com I’m a huge fan of connecting on social media. If you’re on these social networks, then let’s follow each other:  Twitter  Facebook YouTube Pinterest Instagram

Kavanaugh will be the latest word in the english lexicon to be a noun that denotes a "verb". As in --- don't kavanaugh this chance! Talk about a total, fucking debacle! This is worse than the "flame-out" of the 1959 Ford Edsel - (named after Ford's son, Edsel)! Georgetown Prep - Brett Kavanaugh's prep school - was the usual "insular" upper-crusty college-prep-for-"perps" high school!  The drinking was "legendary" - as was most likely the "doinking"! So, now we're staring at a total, slow-motion cluster-fuck of a supreme court nomination process now taking place in the U.S. Senate!  This is something right out of a hollywood screenplay --- perhaps David Mamet! Whether Christine Blasey Ford testifies on Wednesday, Thursday or Christmas Day --- one thing is for certain --- the Republican Party & by extension, Donald J. Drumpf --- is pretty much toasted for good!  Those who identify as Republican will slowly, but surely, "drift" off the GOP roles and end up somewhere between the Democrats & Independents! Obamacare survived this evil, malevolent GOP drive to bury it!  So too, will Christine Ford triumph - one way or another - in the face of this horrific Republican onslaught of pure, unadulterated terrorism upon our democracy! Brett Kavanaugh will be the sacrificial lamb in this political passion play - but to be brutally honest  - he ain't no "lamb"!

Thousands of new consumer products are launched every year, and most end in failure. These flops are rarely discussed, and quickly forgotten. The Museum of Failure in Sweden is taking a different approach, showcasing some of the world's most flawed products and services. Ruth Alexander talks to curator Samuel West, and some of the product designers, about what we can learn from commercial mistakes. Producer: John Murphy Image: The 1957 Ford Edsel parked outside the Museum of Failure in Helsingborg, Sweden Credit: BBC

Dale Watson & Celine Lee co-host with me this week! They hand-picked each song and tell us why they love 'em!  They also tell what folks might not know about the other one, new projects they've just released and on the way, Ameripolitan Awards and their cool '58 Ford Edsel!  Check out this incredible group of songs they assembled for the show!!!   Intro Voice Over- Rob "Cool Daddy" Dempsey Intro Music Bed:  Brian Setzer- "Rockabilly Blues"   Maddox Brothers & Rose- "Love Is Strange" Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps- "Lotta Lovin'" Carl Perkins- "Pink Pedal Pushers" The Collins Kids- "Heartbeat" Rosie Flores (with James Intveld)- Crying Over You Janis Martin- "Billy Boy, My Billy Boy" Jerry Lee Lewis- "Wild One" Wayne Hancock- "Miller, Jack & Mad Dog" Bill Haley & His Comets- "Thirteen Women (And Only One Man In Town)" Johnny Burnette & The Rock 'n' Roll Trio- "Lonesome Train (On A Lonesome Track)" Connie Frances- "Stupid Cupid" Wanda Jackson- "Funnel Of Love" Link Wray- "Rumble" George Jones- "Who Shot Sam" Big Sandy & His Fly Rite Boys- "Jumpin' From 6 To 6"   Outro Music Bed: Danny B. Harvey- "Down In Texas"  

We’ve all done something that we’ve later regretted...it seemed so right at the time, you know? In hindsight, though, it turned out to be really, really dumb… Maybe we were misinformed or lacking all the information we needed…maybe it was emotion or ego that prompted us down that path… or maybe we just disobey what our gut was telling us… “Hey! What’s that big wooden horse outside the city gates! Let’s bring it inside!”…that kind of thing… Prohibition…New Coke…the Ford Edsel…the U.S. invasion of Iraq…. Or the doofuses at mars refusing to allow M&M’s to be used in the movie “ET”…that’s why Elliott ended up using Reese’s Pieces… Listen, everyone has regrets, right?…the best we can do is minimize the number we have...so how can we do that?...the first thing we can do is study the mistakes of other people…if Hitler had learned anything from Napoleon and not decided to invade Russia during the winter, what kind of world would we be living in now? Then there all the bad decisions we’ve seen in the music industry…Elvis agreeing to do all those bad movies…Decca turning down a chance to sign The Beatles…Van Halen hiring Gary Cherone… Those are the famous boneheaded moves…but what about the worst career moves in the history of Alt-Rock?...glad you asked…here are ten of them…listen and learn…

In this show, we talk to the brilliant Christopher Whalen about his new book titled, Ford Men. Whalen provides profound research into the ultimate success of the Ford Motor Company.Click here to get full access to our show notes.In this episode, you'll learn: How Henry Ford almost destroyed his company several timesHow Henry Ford closed down the entire banking system in the USWhy the product launch of the Ford Edsel in 1958 is still considered the best marketing case todayTwo takeaways from Ford Motor Company that all business owners should know

Goldilocks is fast asleep when the bears return home. She found her perfect bed, not too big and not too soft. After eating her fill of the perfect porridge that wasnt too hot and wasn't too sweet. Goldilocks had tested the beds upstairs and fell into a deep sleep. The three bears were none too pleased with this breach of neighbourly etiquette and devour Goldilocks. Or, the Goldilocks jumps out of a window and is never seen again. Or Goldilocks explains how hungry and tired she was and befriend the forgiving bears and they all live happily ever after. Which version of the story do you believe for your life? The version usually shared with your kids probably has Mama, Papa and Baby Bear and Goldilocks escapes, is rescued from the woods by her mother and vows never to dare go in the woods again. It's the expectation that if you ever dare to find that sweet spot in your life, someone will come and immediately take it away from you for being undeserving and you can never go back to find it. And so you allow stress to build in your life. You work way too many hours and spend far longer than anyone should in pointless meetings. And then someone tells you that you must find your life/work balance as you chuckle inwardly that anyone still believing that myth is deluded. The life work balance myth I meet few people who have found their work and life balance. To most it remains a myth or a mirage in the dessert of a stressful life. We've bills to pay and children to feed. A demanding boss and impossible deadlines to meet. Who has time to exercise, eat healthy and well, play with the kids, have quality time with your partner, spend time with the family, enjoy fulfilling friendships outside work, participate in sports and be active in the community, let alone give back to society. And we all know that our time here is limited. That we are here for but a breath. There simply isnt time to have our cake and eat it. Most people I meet through my work are way out of balance. Work has taken over and become the focus of all energies. Everything else is put to one side in a pretense that one day you'll come back to it. And then something snaps. There has to be more to life than this! Work, like the big bear's bed can become too hard and like his porridge, too lumpy. It's tempting to escape out of the window and run away and become a Corporate Refugee, seeking the solace and comfort of entrepreneurship. Or you might compromise and choose to make a radical shift to do something you love and enjoy, but still pays a reasonable salary. The world used to refer to this as a 'mid-life crisis'. Only it is no longer the exclusive domain of men in their early 50's who trade the wife for a younger model and suddenly have a desire to drive a red sports car. Now it's a crisis that can hit at any age, and several times. What matters most at this point is that you choose to be at cause for your life and less at the effect of your boss. Corporate refugees Fleeing the corporate world is a desire of many. Continue doing what you do well but without the craziness of fat cat shareholders, demanding bosses and all those meetings. Instead, the lure of ëntrepreneurship tolls its bell and many set up shop. Only now there's no salary and the demanding boss is replaced by an even more demanding client (if you are fortunate enough to secure one of those!) and there's not enough money to pay people to do the drudge work. So are you an entrepreneur - building a business that employs others, or are you a freelancer? I get to meet an increasing number of young entrepreneurs who have followed their passion and desire to set up in business as a means of avoiding the corporate rat race, only to find that daddy's generosity does have an end point and suddenly the overheads and burn rate are too much to bear. Sadly, many realise too late that the skill set for running a business is not their strength and even though they are the founder, it is not always essential to be the CEO. With bills to pay, many corporate refugees return within two years. Beyond that and few make it back to the golden land of salarydom. A compromise is made. Some choose to return to a corporate salary as being safe and secure even at the expense of a personal life. A few brave souls, stick it out scrambling for a few crumbs at the freelancers table. But then there are those who planned and chose to be at cause. They followed their passion and leveraged their talents and strengths to provide a product or service the world needs and that they want to pay for. Those few, those mighty few found their Goldilocks zone, they have found their sweet spot. Finding the Goldilocks Zone This Goldilocks zone is that sweet spot where four parameters cross: What I am good at What I love to do What the world needs, and What I can get paid for It is based on the Japanese concept of Ikigai, or Reason for Being. You can find your Golidlocks zone in corporate work, or in a small business. Perhaps a charity or an NGO. It's a place where passion meets profit and talent meets a need. Let's take a brief look at each of the four parameters and how you can choose to be at cause for your career or business and find your own Goldilocks Zone. What I am good at Do you know what you are good at doing? Do you know your talent? Surprisingly few people know their own talent. If I were to ask you now, you might struggle to reply. Sure, there are some things that you know that you do well, but is that a talent? Is it a real strength? I'll share a few simple exercises and worksheets that you can use later to work through this in your own time. For now, I'd like you to think of three things that you do well on a regular basis. When you compare your ability in this area to your immediate peers, friends and family, this is what you would consider to be a strength. You know one of mine is cooking. I am gifted in the culinary arts. Not all dishes, you may recall an earlier episode where I confessed to my lack of skills in the pastry kitchen. I am most certainly better at cooking than most people I meet, and sadly, a lot better than most professional chefs. I have a talent. In part because I have a natural gift, in greater part because I have practiced a great deal and do so daily. I'm also very good at tech. And I can teach. These, you already know about me. But what about you? What do you do better than others, perhaps more rapidly, perhaps to a better standard. Make a mental note for now, and a proper note later on the worksheet. Now we know what you are good at, let's see what you enjoy. There are plenty of American Idol contestants who had a great deal of passion and little talent. William Hung comes worryingly back to my mind, but there have been plenty more. The reality TV series loved to focus attention on contestants who were loud and proud and utterly tone deaf. But they were passionate and that passion drives people to do crazy things as well as good things. Let's consider what you thoroughly enjoy doing. For me, I love to cook. It's my relaxation and time of innovation. I can play in my mind and have fun when I cook. Even under stressful conditions, I still love the challenge. Which highlights, for me, something else I really enjoy. A challenge. Not too much. Not too difficult, but stretched just beyond my comfort zone. And I love the áha'moment, when someone I am coaching achieves a breakthrough. Just for a while, I can enjoy the feeling of being a part of that breakthrough. So I thoroughly enjoy to cook, a suitable challenge and helping people achieve those breakthrough moments. What about you? When do you get that rush of love, that proudful moment, a deep desire to repeat and make a difference? Now you have your strengths and possibly your talents, how do these fit in what you thoroughly enjoy to do? So what does the world need that fits your strengths and passions? What the world needs now, is love sweet love. In the immortal words of Burt Bacharach. It's great to know what you are great at doing and that you would enjoy it. But perhaps the world simply isn't ready for it. It will save you a lot of time and a great deal of heartache if you figure out what the world needs that you can and would enjoy doing. There are two important days in your life. The first is when you were born, the second is when you find out why. And the wonderful news is that there is definitely someone, somewhere who needs what you can do for them. When you love to meet something that the world needs, you have found your mission in life. I know, for sure, that the world needs to eat. And they need to eat more healthily. Since I love to cook and I am decently good at it, I could, for example, set up a soup kitchen, a restaurant, a cafe. Or I could work for a company that does that. OK, so I've been there, seen it and done it. And for sure, I had found a very good niche for me. But I wanted more than that. I needed a challenge and I need that 'aha' moment. And working fewer hours, that would be nice. What do you do well that you enjoy doing that the world needs? Forget what the world needs, focus on what they want. Perhaps the slightly more important question is not what the world needs, but what the world wants. A lot of my own work is in leadership development, as you'll know. What I always find fascinating is that it is never the people in the workshop room who need this training the most, they always tell me that their bosses should be on this programme. There are plenty of frustrated inventors and innovators in the world. Think of Polaroid Polarvision - a forerunner of video. Google Glass, New Coke, the Apple Newton, DeLorean cars, Betamax and the Ford Edsel. Watch any Shark Tank or Dragon's Den show and often young and always enthusiastic wannapreneurs pitch their fantastic, life changing product to the completely unenthusiastic response of would be backers. People will pay for something that they want. Which may not be the same as what they need. For example, people will pay to eat a burger and fries knowing that this is not good for them. People will buy and use a PMD instead of walking, even when walking is a better choice for their good health and life. They don't need a PMD, it's just fun and easier. So indeed, the world needs to eat more healthily, but do they want to? And will they pay for it? Which neatly brings us to the fourth element in fidning your Goldilocks zone: What you can get paid for. what the world will pay for It is very laudable to have a clear mission that you are passionate about. Using your strengths and talents that you love to use to provide something that the world needs. But who will pay your bills? This is where it can be tempting to fall back into the rat race of doing what you can do for money - otherwise known as a profession. If you don't love it and the world doesn't really need it, then you will soon face another crisis of finding purpose in life, let alone balance. It can also be tempting to focus only on meeting a world need for money, a vocation. Even if you are (honestly) not terrifically good at it, nor do you particularly enjoy doing it. I've met a whole lot of teachers who would fit in this spot.Let's come back to you. You have some idea of what you are good at doing and surely you know what you love to do. What does the world need that would benefit greatly from your strengths and talents and can you do this in such a way that you get paid to do so? It's all about getting your balance right, and of course, not neglecting that life is about much more than work. Finding your balance You can choose to be at cause for your life and career by identifying a way to use your strengths and talents to do something that the world needs and will pay for that you will thoroughly enjoy doing. Maybe it's not possible in your work right now. But you can do it for your home life. Because the same reasoning applies. Instead of the world's needs, seek to fulfil your family's needs. And your pay is in love and affection. Consider your health life too: What can you do well enough that you enjoy doing for your own good health? Your Spiritual life, your Personal Development life. Ulitmately, find your Goldilocks zone for all six areas of your life: Work/Career Personal Development Family Relationships Spiritual Health and Well-Being When you find your Goldilocks zone, it will become effortless to keep it in balance. Finding Your Reason for Being I've created a couple of worksheets for you to help you find your Goldilocks Zone. To get these, you'll need to login to the VIP.AdvantEdge.Online with your Simplero ID and password and you'll be able to access these for free. And, if you don't yet have a Simplero ID, simply click on Forgot your password and using the same email address I have for you, the system will autogenerate your ID and password. Access the AdvantEdge VIP LeaderShift Guide here

Law and banking in one podcast. Take deep breaths lest your racing heart burst in your chest. You think I'm joking. Probably because you don't know Mehrsa Baradaran. But then, you probably do, because everyone does. We talk about, among other things, how one should say “Mehrsa,” what banking is, It’s a Wonderful Life, how banks are subsidized and regulated, how 40 percent of the country doesn’t really bank or at least “underbanks,” and payday lenders. Christian does not call Joe “Adam Smith.” Mehrsa defends banking at the post office (dubbed by one banking industry exec “the worst idea since the Ford Edsel”). From the bank bailouts to moral hazard to the the precarious financial position of the working poor, we cover a lot of ground. And, naturally, speed traps. (Update 11/24/2018: Christian here. A listener got in touch with some very thoughtful criticism of our discussion during the intro. Talking about a gendered list, I casually raised switching genders to get on this list, in a way that the listener perceived as making a joke of transgender people. It pains me that this discussion would hurt anyone. I’m very sorry. Although it has been a long time since this conversation, I know my intent was to poke a little fun at the gendered nature of the list, though I winced at my ham-fisted mention of reassignment surgery. I hope it’s a sign of progress that I don’t believe the conversation would be the same today as it was then. But we feel strongly that retroactively editing the show should be reserved for truly exceptional situations, not to save face.) This show’s links: Mehrsa Baradaran's faculty profile (http://www.law.uga.edu/profile/mehrsa-baradaran) and writings (http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=1178148) The 100 Coolest Mormon Women Alive Today (http://utahvalley360.com/2014/01/23/100-coolest-lds-women-alive-today/2014/01/23/100-coolest-lds-women-alive-today/) Mehrsa Baradaran, The Post Office Banks on the Poor (http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/08/opinion/the-post-office-banks-on-the-poor.html) (New York Times Op-Ed) Mehrsa Baradaran, Banking and the Social Contract (http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2227060) The bank run (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOzMdEwYmDU) in It’s a Wonderful Life About the FDIC (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Deposit_Insurance_Corporation) Angelo Young, It’s Bankers vs. Wal-Mart in Push to Force Financial Regulation upon the World’s Largest Retailer (http://www.ibtimes.com/its-bankers-vs-wal-mart-wmt-push-force-financial-regulation-upon-worlds-largest-retailer-1248361) Jefferson and Madison’s opposition to centralized banking (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Bank_of_the_United_States#Opposition) Louis Brandeis, Other People’s Money (http://www.law.louisville.edu/library/collections/brandeis/node/191) Andrew G Haldane, The Dog and the Frisbee (http://www.bis.org/review/r120905a.pdf) Mehrsa Baradaran, It's Time for Postal Banking (http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2393621) Stephen Wexler, Practicing Law for Poor People (http://www.jstor.org/stable/795211) Oral Argument Episode 8: Party All Over the World (http://oralargument.org/8) [City of Warrensville Heights v. Wason][wason] [wason]: http://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=469408788857827534 Special Guest: Mehrsa Baradaran.

This week's playlist: • Soul Check by Chainsaw Dupont, from Lake St. Lullaby (2003); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit ChainsawDupont.com for more information. • Let Me Call You by Harrison Kennedy, from High Country Blues (2007); available from Electro-Fi Records and the iTMS. Visit HarrisonKennedy.ca for more information. • Don't Lie To Me by Chicago Thieves, from In the Windy City (2007); available from CD Baby. Visit ChicagoThieves.co.uk for more information. • Louisiana Dream by B.C. Read, from Bowl of Sugar (2007); available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit BCRead.com for more information. • Ready to Fight, Life in the Sun and Dimples, by Michael Holt and the Trophy 500's, from Boogalu (2007); the CD will soon be available from the shop at Michael's site, CD Baby and Amazon.com. Visit MichaelHolt.info and the band's MySpace page for more information. • Take, Take and Take by the Rene Trossman Band, from Postmarked Illinois (2007). Visit ReneTrossman.com and his MySpace page for more information. • Come Back Baby by Red Mercury Blues Band, from nothing purdy boutda blues (2004); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit the Red Mercury Blues Band page at Download.com for more information and free downloads. • Take Me Down Easy by Marc Benno and The Nightcrawlers, from Crawlin (1974); available through this page at Marc's site, CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit MarcBenno.com for more information. Mentioned during this show: if you want to let Adam Curry know you think his support for Ron Paul is the dumbest idea since the Ford Edsel, write to Adam at adam@curry.com or adam@podshow.com, or leave Adam voice mail at 1-201-625-6357 (U.S.) or 44-20-7681-3753 (U.K.); 2008 Blues Music Award nominees; visit ShelaghWatkins.co.uk. Last week's hidden track was: • Just Stockings On by [munk], a single available from the Podsafe Music Network. Visit WaxBoy.com for more information. For more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago. (Music on Murphy's Saloon #105 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

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