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Our guest today is Alon Levy, a fellow with the NYU Marron Institute. Their research focuses on public transportation and how to apply best practices from cities around the world. Our conversation is about the influence of politics and culture on the cost of building rail-based infrastructure projects across the globe and Alon sketches out many different scenarios, highlighting examples of good or bad construction. Poor building practices often mean cost overrun and surplus extraction and Alon attributes them to cultural elitism, isomorphic mimicry, the ‘design-build plague', and the hollowing out of the public sector, depending on what country he is speaking about. In the case of the US, part of the reason for the bloated cost premium is a refusal to accept and adopt better building practices from outside its borders and the continued use of outdated models. For some lower-income countries discussed, we see a tendency to adopt practices used by countries perceived to be superior, even though their practices are inherently bad or might not be relevant in a new context. Our conversation also covers recommendations for how a lower-income country like Lagos might approach subway building and the best examples they should follow. For a conversation packed with examples of how political conditions, cultural tendencies, and legal practices influence railway infrastructure building in different countries and the effects this has on cost, be sure to tune in today.   Key Points From This Episode:  •  How Alon got interested in infrastructure while riding NYC trains. •  Definitions of different rail-based transport types to be found in cities. •  Cost differences of constructing different rail-based transport across the globe. •  Cultural elitism and why there is a cost premium on American rapid transit. •  The high cost of rail transport construction in countries whose planning logistics happen in English and are inherited from America. •  A deterioration in building practices leading to higher construction costs in America. •  The spread of a design-build plague in America and from America outward. •  The role of perceived externality and NIMBYism in producing cost overrun and surplus extraction. •  Hollowing out of the public sector and the overabundance of informal pressures in the private sector. •  The issue of environmental protection laws being enforced by lawsuits rather than internal bureaucracy. •  The evolution of high-cost building techniques in New York. •  Perspectives on effective bureaucracy and the politics of railway building practices in Italy, France, Germany, and Spain. •  How the cost of mega infrastructure projects will evolve considering China and America's influences. •  The role of isomorphic mimicry and cultural abnegation in inheriting poor building practices. •  Different cultural practices around how close to the city to put that stop's station. •  Why optimizing for security instead of transportation effectiveness is paranoid. •  Problems with Biden's infrastructure plan including the budget for State of Good Repair. •  The hallucination that the Anglosphere is the best; American tendencies to point out imagined problems in other cultures as an argument against adopting cheaper methods. •  How Lagos or low-income countries should approach building a subway. •  Perspectives on the internet and outside voices influencing on-the-ground challenges.   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: https://www.chartercitiesinstitute.org/ (Charter Cities Institute) https://www.facebook.com/Charter-Cities-Institute-424204888015721/ (Charter Cities Institute on Facebook) https://twitter.com/CCIdotCity (Charter Cities Institute on Twitter)... Support this podcast

Alon Ellis is a partner at Deloitte Monitor. He is leading Deloitte Australia’s Pricing Strategy & Margin Management capability In this episode, Alon shares how he believes it is value-based pricing but understands what value means not from your perspective but on customers’. He talks about not giving everything away to the customer as you are in the business of providing a service or a product, and you have to be profitable.   Why you have to check out today’s podcast: Learn how to sell on value and what that actually means not from your point of view but from the customer’s point of view Learn how to communicate simply and straightforwardly your value and the pricing strategy that aligns with it Understand the economic analysis in every pricing decision   “Make it easy. And this is the hardest thing in pricing. Let’s assume that you’re entirely on board with value-based pricing and you’re thinking about getting the consistency and all that kind of stuff. The simpler you can make your pricing without losing big valuables, the better.” – Alon Ellis   Increase Your Pricing Knowledge: Become a Champions of Value INSIDER! To sign up go to insider.championsofvalue.com   Topics Covered: 01:18 – How Alon’s curiosity led him to a career in Pricing 02:36 – How he went from industry to consulting to industry to consulting 06:57 – What is pricing consistency 08:58 – Having an economic analysis in every pricing decision 13:20 – Analytics versus value 15:41 – What is economic value estimation 17:23 – The difficulty when customers don’t care about the features and benefits you make 18:58 – Factors you can’t reduce to purely analytical process 20:21- How Australia and the US differ in terms of companies not understanding their product’s value 21:31 – Why salespeople need to be confident in communicating to the consumers that price is fair and reasonable 25:39 – How do the market perceive discounts 26:48 – Alon’s pricing advice that would greatly impact your business   Key Takeaways: “Sometimes I get to kind of almost the extreme customer advocacy. So, everything is about us giving away stuff to the customer, or the other extreme, you know that trying to screw over the customer. And that’s never going to create a long-lasting relationship. You need them to be somewhere in the middle.” – Alon Ellis “We always need to sell on value, but we need to make certain we understand what that actually means not from our point of view but from the customer’s point of view.” – Alon Ellis “I believe it’s always value-based pricing as the number one way but they actually have to understand what value means from the customer’s point.” – Alon Ellis “There’s nothing worse than a client who’s invested lots and lots of money into features that they think should have some value. But you’ve actually done this while you figured out that no one really cares.” – Alon Ellis “This is where the psychology, the real world comes in. And that’s where, I think you can’t reduce this into a purely analytical process.”  – Alon Ellis   Resources / People Mentioned:  LexisNexis   Connect with Alon Ellis: LinkedIn   Connect with Mark Stiving:    Email: mark@impactpricing.com LinkedIn

Alon David, founder and CEO of 90x, arrived in America without any business leads connections. He had no university network or promising internships. Alon didn't even have a solid business idea. But he did have ambition. He had drive. He had the dream to make something of his life. So while going to school full-time, Alon decided to get a job working construction for $5.25 per hour. Yet he knew that just getting a degree wasn't enough, so instead of waking up each day complaining of his situation, Alon decided he needed to set a goal to keep him focused on his dreams. The only problem was that there weren't any quality goal-planners or systems out there. So Alon decided to create his own system that could take a minimum-wage job and turn it into an opportunity. Inspired to further test his goal-system, Alon decided in 2010 to start a photography business from scratch. Within a year, the photography business became a 6-figure side-gig and that was when Alon knew that his 90x goal-system was something special. Looking to help others effectively set and achieve goals, Alon put together the first 90x goal-planner. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Alon went from working construction, cleaning shopping centers at night and picking up trash to becoming a millionaire entrepreneur Why Alon left the Israeli military and chose to immigrate to the United States, even without having a game plan for the future How Alon got the idea for the 90x Planner, and how he turned his idea into a thriving business How the 90x Planner helps users set 90 day goals for themselves and then work backwards to achieve those goals Why Alon outsources much of his team, and how his business team uses the 90-day goal system he created Why new users of the 90x Planner need to take action immediately rather than wait for everything “to be perfect” Why the first action Alon took when 90x launched was to hire a coach to help keep him focused and accountable Why having a great coach or mentor offers tremendous value and is the key to learning to do anything well Why Alon believes it's important to take actions today like the person you want to be in the future What free gifts Alon has to offer for Smart Real Estate Coach listeners who order the 90x Planner Resources: Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com/90x Website: https://90xgoalplanner.com Additional resources: Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS

On this episode I interview, Alon David, the creator of the 90X Goal Planner, on how to set better goals and actually accomplish them and the goal setting system and planner that he created.   Highlights:    The mistakes entrepreneurs are making when setting goals Why procrastination is costing you much more than you think Why it’s actually good thing if there is a lot of competition in your industry The method behind the 90x goal setting system How ALoN has changed how he structures his life to work less but make more   Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:    Use Code PROFIT25 to try the 90X Goal Planner for 25% off Get in Touch With ALoN Instagram  Facebook   Website    About ALoN   ALoN DaviD, founder and CEO of 90x, arrived in America without any business leads connections. He had no university network or promising internships. ALoN didn’t even have a solid business idea. But he did have ambition. He had drive. He had the dream to make something of his life.   So while going to school full-time, ALoN decided to get a job working construction for $5.25 per hour. Yet he knew that just getting a degree wasn’t enough, so instead of waking up each day complaining of his situation, ALoN decided he needed to set a goal to keep him focused on his dreams. The only problem was that there weren’t any quality goal-planners or systems out there. So ALoN decided to create his own system that could take a minimum-wage job and turn it into an opportunity.    Inspired to further test his goal-system, ALoN decided in 2010 to start a photography business from scratch. Within a year, the photography business became a 6-figure side-gig and that was when ALoN knew that his 90x goal-system was something special.    Looking to help others effectively set and achieve goals, ALoN put together the first 90x goal-planner. Now, if you’ve ever shopped around for a planner, you know that there are to-do planners, there are planners to help you schedule, there are planners that act more like diaries, but 90x is the first planner to incorporate all of the essential goal-setting elements into one complete system.    So if you’re looking for a planner that can act as a to-do list, while also serving as a space where you can jot down any thoughts or ideas, no problem. With each day having at least two-full pages, you could even write out motivational quotes to keep you inspired, if you’d like.    But know that each 90x goal-planner comes filled with inspirational quotes from Albert Einstein, Steve Jobs & other minds that have led their respective generations, so even on the most laziest of days you’ll have all the inspiration you need right in your hands.    If you’re looking for a system that can help you not only effectively set goals, but also achieve your dreams and change your life, then the 90x goal-planner is the only planner for you.    Pick out your favorite color, and get started improving your life today.  

The prospect of goal-setting is always an exciting one as you envision your future and imagine the feeling of when your goal will be accomplished. But it’s not enough to dream, you also need a deadline and an action plan, and that’s where the 90X Goal Planner comes into play.   At the time of this recording, I am on my fifth 90X Goal Planner, which goes to show how much I believe in this system of goal-setting, and here to share the concept behind the framework with me is the 90X creator himself, Alon David.   Not only has Alon used his goal planning framework for building multiple successful business prior to producing the 90X Goal Planner, but he also used to create the planner, and today he’s sharing his method behind the 90X system and his top tips for crushing your biggest goals.   In this episode you’ll learn:   How Alon developed his 90-day goal-setting and achieving system and how he used it to build his successful photography business as well as the 90X Goal Planner itself Why Alon focuses on a 90-day framework and the biggest goal he’s accomplished to date by using his own system The differences between the 90X Goal Planner and the 90X Action Planner and how both tools can be used for short and long-term goal setting Alon’s top tips for mapping out and staying on track with using your planner to guide you to accomplishing your goals   To connect with all the resources mentioned in this episode and get the Spa Marketing Made Easy discount code for the 90X Goal Planner, click here to read the show notes.  

I’m very excited today to be introducing you to Alon David, the founder and creator of The 90X Goal Planner. Alon’s product is the very journal that myself, my team and now our customers use, and I’ve been so happy to share with others how fantastic it is! In this episode Alon shares his incredible journey coming to the country and all the highs and lows he faced along the way, to now creating a digital membership around his planner. Alon has graciously offered to give listeners of this podcast 25% off the purchase of his planners. All you have to do is go to his website, http://www.90xgoalplanner.com/ and type in the promo code “Mind25” at the point of checkout to get the discount! If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @jameswedmore! In the episode you’ll hear: Alon’s first experiences working in his new country and the opportunity that showed him he could sell The core belief that kept him going, even after hitting rock bottom twice, and how he started and grew his first 6-figure company How Alon created his first planner (in 90 days!) out of a need he had for himself What his new Action Planner is all about and exciting future plans he has for it How Alon’s mindset around sales and money has changed What his experience of creating a digital membership has looked like and why he doesn’t want to create an app For full show notes and links, visit: http://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/214 

The words “healthy” and “bakery” don’t often belong in the same sentence. But Alon Ozery started what is now the  Ozery Bakery with his father in 1996 by scraping together money from family and taking out a business loan. They began in a small 700 square foot sandwich shop in Canada and at that time his brother Guy joined the team. Since then they have grown into a 90,000 sq ft facility supplying grocery store chains and natural food stores all over the US and Canada with their natural products. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:24] Jeremy’s introduction of this episode with Alon Ozery of Ozery Bakery. [1:29] The success Ozery bakery is experiencing now (the “after” story). [6:38] The hiccups experienced in doing a repackaging and rebranding. [13:57] How the Ozery family came up with their unique product ideas. [23:19] Alon’s background, early years, and introduction to business. [26:38] How Alon got the business started, including the fund raising. [35:40] The research and development process the Ozery team has developed. [38:01] The latest popular product: how it was created and marketed. [45:11] Making more interesting products to fuel company growth. [48:48] Getting into Costco, Whole Foods, and other big name chain stores. [1:00:09] Product success stories and the products that didn’t do very well. [1:04:18] A key hire or two that changed the business in positive ways. [1:06:32] The tough times experienced on the way to success. [1:11:23] Alon’s proudest moments. [1:15:40] Supporting marathons, school programs, entrepreneurs, and more. [1:17:04] Lessons learned from working with his father. [1:18:20] Why you need to treat your team members well and how Ozery Bakery does it. In this episode… Healthy bakery food is incredibly important to Alon Ozery and his family. That’s why they started their business - Ozery Bakery - and have made a commitment to only use the healthiest, freshest ingredients. On this episode, you’ll hear their fresh bakery success story and many of the challenges they’ve had to overcome to make it big. It’s one thing to establish a healthy bakery. It’s another thing to spread it worldwide. Now that Alon Ozery and his team at Ozery Bakery have gotten into stores like Whole Foods and Sprouts, the word is spreading all over the globe and their healthy baked goods are getting the attention they deserve. Theirs is an amazing story of success in a very difficult and competitive niche. You’ve probably not given it a lot of thought but any food production business has a multitude of variables that other businesses don’t have to concern themselves with. The quality of ingredients, freshness, product lifespans, etc. All of those and more make the Ozery Bakery success story even more incredible. You can hear how the Ozery team has created systems and processes to keep things running smoothly, on this episode. One of the things Alon Ozery cares about most is that his team members are treated well. It’s important to him because he recognizes that they touch every aspect of his healthy bakery products from start to finish - so he wants them to be excited about what they do. One of the ways he can make sure that happens is by providing the employees with benefits that they don’t want to lose - including profit sharing. You can hear how the Ozery Bakery team works together to take care of each other and produce incredible products, on this episode. It’s been a long, hard climb to success for the Ozery Bakery team. From a 700 sq. ft. location to what is now a 90,000 sq. ft. production facility, they’ve learned a lot of lessons and have built a business they can be proud of. Take the time to listen to this episode of Inspired Insider and you’ll get to hear the inside story of the hard work, dedication, and personal sacrifice that made the family-run business the great success it is today. Resources Mentioned on this episode Ozery Bakery website Whole Foods Sprouts Amy’s Foods

Great Company Culture is huge to  Alon Ozery.   He started what is now the Ozery Bakery with his father  in 1996 by scraping together money from family to fund a business loan that got them established in a small 700 square foot sandwich shop in Canada. His brother Guy joined in also. Since then they have grown into a 90,000 sq ft facility supplying grocery store chains and natural food stores all over the US and Canada with their natural products.   Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:27] Jeremy’s introduction to today’s guest: Alon Ozery. [1:16] The lowest and highest points Alon has seen in business. [2:00] The power of customer emails for the company morale and success. [4:00] How Alon and the company celebrate the wins. [6:10] Ways the company supports the community and community events. [7:47] Advice to entrepreneurs getting into the food industry. [10:12] Establishing profit sharing and employee ownership. [12:50] Alon’s favorite product recommendations. In this episode… Company culture can be either one of the best things about your business or one of the worst. There is seldom anything in between. Today’s conversation focuses on one of the wins that Ozery Bakery has had and it centers around the happiness of employees. Alon Ozery shares how his company has been able to keep employees happy and why it matters so much to the company and to their customers. Happy employees equal a profitable business. That’s the basic tenant of how Alon Ozery approaches the issue of company culture. He’s got some great insights into how to go about making employees the happiest part of the company which he shares on this episode. “Why wouldn’t you want your employees to be happy? They touch every aspect of your products from start to finish.” That’s what Alon Ozery says when asked about why company culture is so important to the leadership at Ozery Bakery. He believes that the more positive an environment the company can provide to its employees, the more beneficial it will be to every product and every customer. You can hear more of his thoughts about building a healthy company culture on this episode. “When the company is profitable, we want to share that with our team.” That statement expresses the generous attitude that Alon Ozery has about the role the employees of Ozery Bakery play in the success of the company. He understands that the company could not provide the healthy snacks and treats it does without employees who are dedicated and happy. One of the biggest contributors to company success is the happiness quotient of its team members. Alon Ozery, co-founder of Ozery Bakery understands that point well. He’s committed to seeing the success of the employees increases as the success of the company does. On this episode, you’ll hear how he carries that out on a day to day basis. Resources Mentioned on this episode www.OzeryBakery.com