Podcasts about Loyalty

Join us in an inspiring conversation that weaves together the themes of family heritage, the mental and physical demands of ultramarathons, and the power of community building. Jamie DePaola shares profound insights into her Cherokee and Italian roots, the joy and discipline of long-distance running, and founding a runner's club to foster local connections. Learn about her upcoming mission trip to Bali, where she will run 54 miles to support children's education, and the unique challenges and rewards of balancing athletic and philanthropic goals.Support Jamie's Bali Fundraiser Here: https://fundraise.balichildrenfoundation.org/fundraisers/jamiedepaola/thecomp00:00 Family Ancestry and Heritage00:19 Italian Family Traditions02:33 Growing Up Close to Grandparents03:04 Memories of Maryland and Beach Trips08:43 Running and Marathons09:39 Ultra Marathons and Personal Experiences32:50 Midday Meal Choices33:42 Snacking Strategies for Long Runs35:34 Managing Liquids and Electrolytes37:20 Mental Fortitude in Endurance Sports50:39 Starting a Running Club59:26 Coaching and Personal Growth01:15:23 Self-Reflection and Inner Work01:16:12 Gymnastics Coaching and Personal Growth01:17:16 Challenges and Rewards of Coaching01:21:13 Transitioning from Gymnastics to Dance Coaching01:25:29 Moving to Naples and Finding a New Home01:28:27 Adapting to Florida Lifestyle01:29:43 Nostalgia for Maryland01:41:31 Family Traditions and Holidays01:44:52 Shifting Gears: Personal Fun Stuff01:45:17 Hidden Talents and Clairvoyance01:48:17 Music Preferences and Playlist Additions01:49:58 Books, Podcasts, and Running Insights01:53:21 Antiquing Passion and Hidden Treasures01:55:38 Loyalty and Friendship Values01:59:10 Superpowers and Deep Connections02:09:27 Bali Mission Trip and Community Involvement02:13:23 Final Reflections and Gratitude#sogp #naplesfl #ropsalons #jamiedepaola #bayshorerunclubGot someone in mind who deserves the spotlight? Shoot us a text and let us know! We'd love to hear from you!

Loyalty—do you give it freely, or do you expect it to be earned? In this solo episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh dives deep into the complexities of loyalty, sharing a pivotal lesson that reshaped his perspective. From early business partnerships to navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, he explores how loyalty can be both a gift and a test. Tune in for raw insights, personal stories, and a thought-provoking take on what it truly means to stand by those around you. In this episode, Darius will discuss: (00:00) The Nature of Loyalty (02:55) Loyalty as a Gift (06:12) Lessons from Business Experiences (11:50) Reframing Expectations of Loyalty (18:00) Understanding Self-Interest in Relationships Sponsored by: Aura Frames: Visit AuraFrames.com and get 45 dollars off Aura's best selling Carver Mat frame. Next Insurance: Protect your business now. Visit NEXTInsurance.com today.  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss a video released by six Democratic lawmakers with military and national security backgrounds that urges American service members to not follow illegal orders from their superiors, and President Donald Trump's response. They also talk about Senator Eric Swalwell (D.CA) declaring his candidacy in the governor's race in California, and Trump critic George Conway saying he may enter the Democratic primary for Rep. Jerry Nadler's congressional seat in mid-town Manhattan. Next, they discuss front page stories in The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal about the growing involvement of billionaires in American politics, and the struggle of middleclass Americans to make ends meet. Then, Rep. Gosh Gottheimer (D-NJ) joins the guys to discuss whether Democrats and Republicans can devise a compromise on health insurance costs that will avoid another government shutdown in January. And finally, a look ahead at today's Oval Office meeting between President Donald Trump and mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and they give their “You Cannot Be Serious” stories of the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Friday 11/21/25

We belong to an organisation that puts you in touch with pet-sitters when you go away. People who can look after your house and animals while you're on holiday. And it was coming up for renewal, wasn't it? The subscription, yes.我们加入了一个组织，当你外出时，它会帮你联系宠物看护的人。他们可以在你度假期间照顾你的房子和动物。而我们的会员马上要续费了，是吗？对，就是订阅服务。Every year. Fine. But what they didn't tell us was it was more expensive than the previous year.每年都要续费，好吧。但他们没告诉我们的是，这次续费比前一年更贵。And what's more, it was more expensive, a lot more expensive than new customers were going to pay. We're looking at customers' loyalty. It wasn't the first time that we found out that we as existing customers were paying more for a product than new customers coming on.更糟的是，这次续费比新客户要付的钱贵得多。我们说的就是对老顾客忠诚度的“惩罚”。这不是第一次我们发现，作为老客户，我们反而比新客户付更多钱。We're not the only ones. In the UK, Citizens Advice, which is an independent charity, have recently complained to a government department about these loyalty penalties, which people are paying in essential markets. Yes, now these essential markets, they include things like paying for your mobile, broadband, home insurance is a big one, bank savings and mortgages.我们并不是唯一的例子。在英国，一个独立慈善机构“公民咨询局”最近向政府部门投诉这种“忠诚惩罚”，它出现在很多基本民生市场里。是的，这些基本市场包括手机套餐、宽带、家庭保险（这个特别严重）、银行储蓄和房屋贷款。They're all more expensive for their loyal customers than for new people joining. Yeah, their existing customers. Up to 64% of consumers didn't know that they were being charged either the same or much more than newer customers.这些服务对长期客户来说都比对新加入的人更贵。是的，就是说对老客户更贵。多达 64% 的消费者甚至不知道自己被收取的费用要么和新客户一样高，要么更高。Yes, and they found that 8 in 10 bill payers are currently charged significantly higher prices for remaining with their existing supplier rather than getting a new supplier. And I suppose, Richard, part of this is because of privatisation. In the past, a lot of these – especially gas and electricity, things like that – the government provided those.是的，而且他们发现，十分之八的账单付款人因为继续使用原服务商，而不是更换新服务商，被收取了明显更高的费用。我想，Richard，这部分原因是私有化导致的。过去很多服务——特别是燃气、电力之类——都是政府提供的。And now you have to go and look, and it's difficult to choose which company to go for. And when they've got special offers to attract new customers, that's got to be paid for by someone. So, we're feeling very sympathetic towards these people, especially because of our own situation.而现在你必须自己去选择，挑选哪家公司很麻烦。而且企业为了吸引新客户会推出特价优惠，而这些成本总得由某些人承担。所以我们对这些被多收费的人很同情，尤其是因为我们自己也遇到了类似的情况。However, Richard... Yes? I'm wondering whether this might change your mind. OK. Now, we have a couple of dogs and we go to the supermarket and we buy dog food.不过呢，Richard……什么？我在想这件事可能会改变你的看法。好，现在我们有几只狗，我们去超市买狗粮。Yes. We can choose to switch to a different brand if we discover that it's cheaper. We have the option to do that.对。如果我们发现另一种品牌更便宜，就可以换品牌。我们完全可以这样做。Yes. And it would actually be very nonsensical of us to stay with our normal brand if it has become more expensive. Do you agree with that? If the quality is identical, you go for the cheaper the product.是的。如果我们发现平常买的品牌变贵了，还坚持不换，那其实很不明智。你同意吗？如果品质一样，当然选便宜的。Right. OK. Because this is all about a competitive market.好的。因为这一切都与竞争性市场有关。And competition is for the benefit of the consumers. And so, if you're going to have a competitive market, this includes switching from one brand to another. Loyalty doesn't pay.而竞争是为了让消费者获益。所以在竞争市场里，你就应该在品牌之间切换。忠诚并不划算。Right. OK. So, there is less sympathy for people being penalised for being loyal if, in fact, they just need to do a little bit more work and go for the cheaper brand.好的。所以如果消费者只需要稍微动动手，就能找到更便宜的品牌，那么他们因忠诚而被多收费，别人可能就不太同情了。It's just like buying in a supermarket. I'm not so sure about that. Obviously, there's more to it, isn't there, Richard? Because in the supermarket, the switching is very simple, isn't it? You just choose the other brand.这就像在超市购物。我不太确定哦，显然事情没那么简单，是吧 Richard？因为在超市换品牌很容易，你只要拿另一包就行了。Exactly. And I think what's happened nowadays, it's much more difficult to switch from one brand to another. And there are often penalties.没错。但现在情况更复杂了，从一个品牌切换到另一个往往非常困难，而且还会有罚金或额外费用。And also, if it's an auto-renewal subscription, then that price increase should be communicated to customers.而且如果是自动续订的订阅服务，价格上涨应该明确告知客户。Definitely. Actually, recently we changed our web host that hosts the site, Podcast in English.没错。事实上，我们最近更换了为 "Podcast in English" 网站提供服务的网络主机。I didn't choose the very cheapest host. I chose one a bit more expensive because their renewal price didn't actually go up that much. You're computer savvy, you see.我没有选择最便宜的那家，而是选了稍微贵一点的，因为他们续费的涨幅不大。你是电脑高手嘛。So, at the end of the day, if you know there are cheaper options out there but don't switch, that's your problem. However, if you stay with a brand who is overcharging because the barriers to switching, you know, it's too expensive or it's difficult to understand, those barriers are too big, then that is not acceptable.所以，最终如果你明明知道外面有更便宜的选择却不切换，那是你自己的问题。但如果你因为转换成本太高、太复杂，而被迫留在一家乱收费的公司，那就不可接受了。But really, people are going to be less sympathetic to us because we can find out about the switching and go for the cheaper option.但说实话，别人对我们不会太同情，因为我们有能力查到替代方案，也能选择更便宜的选项。

Understanding the Modern Customer Experience: A Guide for Aspiring Professionals 1.0 Introduction: The Great Customer Experience Divide In today's competitive market, the customer experience isn't just a part of the brand; it is the brand. Every interaction, from a first glance at a social media post to a final click on a purchase button, serves as a referendum on a company's value and trustworthiness. Get it right, and you build loyalty. Get it wrong, and customers will walk away without a second thought. 1.1 The Loyalty Illusion A significant conflict is brewing between how businesses perceive customer loyalty and how customers actually feel. This "loyalty illusion" creates a dangerous blind spot for executives who believe they are succeeding while their customer base is quietly eroding. Executive Belief Consumer Reality ~90% of executives believe customer loyalty has grown in recent years. Only 40% of consumers feel they have become more loyal to brands. This perception gap isn't just a difference of opinion; it's a direct threat to revenue. "About nine out of 10 [executives] say customer loyalty has grown in recent years, but only four in 10 consumers say the same." The business risks of this blind spot are clear: 52% of consumers have stopped buying from a brand due to a bad product or service experience, and 29% have abandoned a brand due to poor customer experience. To close this gap, companies must first understand the entire modern customer journey, which starts long before a customer ever visits a website or store. 2.0 The Customer Journey: From First Glance to Final Click 2.1 Redefining the Starting Line Customer loyalty no longer begins at a company's digital or physical front door. It's now seeded much earlier in what can be called the "experience supply chain"—the connected sequence of interactions that moves a person from curious to committed. This journey often starts in the realm of indirect influence. Key "indirect influence" touchpoints include: A friend's recommendation A discussion thread on Reddit A product review on an independent site While price remains the single most significant factor for 69% of consumers when making a purchase decision, mastering these early stages of discovery and influence is critical for building the long-term commitment that defines true loyalty. 2.2 What Brands Can Do To win customers in this new landscape, brands must adopt a more holistic and proactive approach to the customer journey. Analyze the Journey: Use data analytics and AI to forensically examine every step of the customer life cycle. This allows you to identify and fix points of friction before they drive potential customers away. Embrace New "Front Doors": Treat online comment threads, product comparison sites, and even AI-generated search results as strategic entry points to your brand. These platforms are where modern discovery happens. Ensure Consistency: Align every touchpoint—from social media chatter to post-purchase support—with a cohesive brand narrative. This consistency builds the trust necessary for a customer to move from awareness to action. Understanding the full customer journey is the first step. The next is understanding what customers truly expect from a brand during that journey. 3.0 Beyond the Basics: What Customers Truly Value 3.1 Table Stakes vs. True Delight In the modern marketplace, fundamentals like fair pricing and product quality are no longer differentiators. They are simply "table stakes"—the minimum cost of entry to compete. The real opportunity for brands lies in their ability to layer personalized, meaningful value on top of these basics to create moments of true delight. Factor Considered a Minimum Expectation (%) Considered a Bonus (%) Good value for price 77% 19% Product/service quality 76% 20% Transparent business practices 58% 35% Personalized experiences 17% 62% However, many companies are struggling to keep up. A staggering 70% of executives feel that customer expectations are evolving faster than their company can adapt. This widening gap creates a significant risk of eroding customer trust and losing business to more agile competitors. 3.2 The Generational Lens Customer expectations are not one-size-fits-all; they vary significantly across generations. A strategy that delights one demographic may alienate another. Brands must segment their approach to meet these diverse needs. Boomers: This group is generally less likely to be influenced by a brand's social media presence or its sustainability efforts. Millennials and Gen Z: In contrast, these younger consumers pay close attention to a brand's values, online activities, and social impact. Successfully meeting these varied and rapidly evolving expectations increasingly involves technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence. 4.0 The AI Paradox: A Tool for Help and Hindrance 4.1 High Ambition, High Anxiety Artificial Intelligence represents the new frontier in customer engagement, but its rapid adoption has created a central paradox. While companies are rushing to implement AI-driven solutions, many customers remain wary. A majority of consumers (58%) report being "only somewhat or not at all comfortable" using AI tools to engage with brands. This suggests that AI implementation is often driven more by a company's internal ambition for efficiency than by genuine customer demand, creating a gap between what brands offer and what customers actually want. 4.2 Finding the Right Balance Consumer acceptance of AI is highly nuanced and depends heavily on the specific task. More Likely to Use AI for: Simple, transactional tasks like tracking an order or delivery status (49%). Less Likely to Use AI for: Sensitive interactions like making a payment (29%). Crucially, despite the rise of automation, 86% of consumers still say that human interaction is moderately or very important to their brand experience. The key insight for aspiring professionals is that successful brands don't choose between AI and human support; they integrate them. They use AI for efficiency where it adds value but provide clear, fast paths to human support when empathy, nuance, and judgment are required. This balance between technology and humanity extends to the data that fuels these systems, bringing the issue of privacy to the forefront. 5.0 The Data Dilemma: Balancing Personalization and Privacy 5.1 The Trust Trigger Personalization presents another paradox for modern brands: customers want it, right up until the moment they don't. The desire for a smooth, tailored experience often conflicts with concerns over data privacy, creating a delicate balancing act for companies. "More than half of consumers (53%) think that it's worth it to share personal information if it makes their experience interacting with a brand smoother. But mishandle that data and 93% say that a brand will lose their trust." This dynamic means that every personalization strategy carries a built-in "trust trigger." Respecting data boundaries is no longer just about legal compliance; it has become a powerful competitive advantage. 5.2 What Brands Can Do To navigate this dilemma, brands should adopt a set of core principles that build trust while delivering value. Focus on low-intrusion data: Prioritize using information like stated preferences and past purchases to tailor experiences. This provides value without crossing sensitive privacy lines. Be transparent: Clearly communicate what data is being collected and why. When customers see an immediate and tangible benefit in return, they are more likely to trust the exchange. Empower the customer: Give customers a sense of control over their data. When personalization feels like a choice, it becomes a driver of loyalty, not a red flag. By internalizing these lessons, companies can reshape their approach to building lasting customer relationships. 6.0 Actionable Principles for a Modern Customer Experience To succeed in today's landscape, aspiring professionals should focus on a set of core principles that connect the entire customer journey, from discovery to long-term loyalty. Treat discovery like a make-or-break moment. A customer's journey starts long before they visit your website. Design every early touchpoint as a seamless, story-driven experience. Rebuild loyalty based on behavior, not fantasy. Reassess loyalty programs based on real customer actions and measurable business goals, not assumptions. Segment smarter and personalize with purpose. Move beyond generic demographics to target customers by generation, behavior, and emotional triggers to deliver true relevance. Pair AI with empathy and know when to hand off. Use AI to streamline simple tasks, but ensure a quick and easy path to human support when nuance and empathy matter most. Win the moments that matter or lose customers. Identify the high-stakes moments in the customer journey where loyalty can be instantly won or lost, and design solutions to win them decisively. Turn privacy into a competitive advantage. Build trust by being transparent, providing clear value, and giving customers control over their personal data. Measure what actually moves the needle. Go beyond traditional metrics to track the behavioral, emotional, and financial impact of your customer experience initiatives. These seven principles are the foundational building blocks for anyone seeking to create the exceptional and effective customer experiences that define modern brands.   Source:  https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/consulting/business-transformation/library/2025-customer-experience-survey.html  

What We Cover In This Episode: How research confirms that offering experiences for free often creates lower perceived long-term value for your clients [4:20] Why perceived value drives conversion far more effectively than merely lowering the actual price of your service or product [6:15] The "Discount Dilemma" and the need to be cautious when using deep discounts [8:28] The key reasons that effective introductory offers should be treated as a strategic client on-boarding system designed to build habits [10:00]  A reminder that scarcity and urgency still matter and can significantly boost conversion rates [12:04] How to boost client lifetime value by adding automations and strategic outreach points [18:08] Why successful businesses learn to re-price their services based on the value delivered, not affordability [19:31] Strategies for implementing a system to celebrate loyalty moments and milestones and the benefits of doing this [19:53] How the way to overcome the fear of increasing prices is by using compelling data to reframe the value proposition [21:12] Quotes: "They are finding that studios who run continuous trials often see retention drop by 25 to 35% after the first month because clients never built a habit to begin with." [Nick, 4:47] "There is something about unlimited. It doesn't create any urgency, it doesn't force you to put anything on the calendar." [Nick, 5:48] "You are basically saying that your intro offer is a taste of the lifestyle. It is a taste of what you're going to get at the studio. Make your intro offer around what you expect their membership to be. [Nick, 10:52]   LINKS:  Features, Benefits, and Impact (Psychology Today) HBS Online's summary of Value-Based Strategy: A Beginner's Guide to Value-Based Strategy  Discover the top performing intro offer types for your business (Mindbody)  Got a Question? Book a Call with the fitDEGREE Team!  Learn More About All of Our Partners (Including LoopSpark & LezVU) and Get Exclusive Offers Visit the fitDEGREE Knowledge Base Send Megan Your Playlist or Discuss the Podcast Here!  fitDEGREE's Business Portal support@fitDEGREE.com https://www.instagram.com/fitdegree/ ​​https://www.instagram.com/fitspot_guru/  https://www.fitdegree.com/blog  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChJ5rK6zWPXjbxtUQx3ys9Q https://www.tiktok.com/@megan_fitdegree        

Thursday 11/20/25

In this episode, Heath and Jamie get real about the balance between loyalty, communication, and emotional needs. They explore how inconvenience reveals true commitment—and why love takes more than chemistry to work. #SaveTheDatePodcast #LoveUnfiltered #RelationshipRealTalk #EmotionalGrowth

They twisted the words. Flipped the definitions. Made traitors look like patriots and patriots look like traitors. Samuel Adams warned us in 1748. Thomas Gordon exposed the trick decades earlier. The founders and old revolutionaries knew what we've long forgotten. The post They Call It Loyalty. It's Treason. first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.

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Client expectations in financial services have evolved. Today's clients aren't just looking for great service; they're seeking authentic connection and meaningful experiences.  In this episode of the Top Advisor Podcast, Bill Cates is joined by acclaimed author and consultant Richard Weylman to explore how advisors can build deeper client engagement, loyalty, and advocacy.  Drawing on … Continue reading #102 – Low-Cost Ways to Turn Client Satisfaction into Client Loyalty with Richard Weylman, CPAE →

Formula 1 Chief Commercial Officer Emily Prazer joins The Big Impression to accelerate the motorsport's hold on Americans with year-round content and venue in Las Vegas. Episode TranscriptPlease note, this transcript  may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio.Damian Fowler (00:00):I'm Damian Fowler.Ilyse Liffreing (00:01):And I'm Ilyse LiffreingDamian Fowler (00:02):And welcome to this edition of The Big Impression.Ilyse Liffreing (00:09):Today we're joined by Emily Prazer, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the Chief Commercial Officer of Formula One. She's helping transform F1 into one of the fastest growing sports brands in the world, leading strategy partnerships and fan engagement across markets from Miami to Melbourne.Damian Fowler (00:30):Emily's here to talk about the road to the last Vegas Grand Prix on November the 22nd. Now, in its third year, the Vegas Grand Prix turns the strip into a global stage where sport, entertainment and culture collide under the neon lights.Ilyse Liffreing (00:46):I love that. From the 100 day countdown events to new sponsorship models and digital fan experiences, formula One is redefining what a modern sports brand can look like, especially in the U.S. market.Damian Fowler (01:02):In past years, the marketing around Las Vegas, the Grand Prix has felt like a crescendo building over several months. What's been your strategy this year as you build, it's the third year, right? As you build towards those?Emily Prazer (01:14):Yeah, this third year, so I think the difference this year is we've had two years of a foundation to figure out what works and what doesn't work, but equally we've had our building open all year, so prior, well the first year we're obviously building the building for those that dunno, it's called Grand Prix Plaza. It's the length of three NFL fields, so it's not small. It's designed and built to service the Formula One Paddock Club, which is the most high-end hospitality that we offer in Formula One. Underneath that is where the garages are and where the teams hang out, so it's quite a significant building. When we first moved to Vegas, we purchased the 39 acres of land and have invested around $500 million in this infrastructure and so the difference I think is obviously the first year we were building it, the second year we were getting to grips with owning such a significant property in Las Vegas and then moving into the third year of the event, the building's been open all year and we built something called F1 Drive, which is carting.(02:10):We've had a restaurant up there called Fool and Fork, which is Formula One, themed food and beverage as you'd expect. We built an immersive Formula one experience called F1 X and so the marketing's ramped up, but that's because locally we've been able to activate since the day after the race last year all the way through to this year, and obviously how we market is very different depending on what we're trying to do, whether it's selling tickets or whether it's driving foot traffic to the building. It's all the awareness that we need in Las Vegas to continue to grow our fan base.Damian Fowler (02:41):The a hundred day countdown, that's important,Emily Prazer (02:43):Right? That was a big one. We always go big around a hundred days. We did a strip takeover, we made sure people understood that it was a hundred days ago. We did similar for 50 days, so we use those milestones to make sure, obviously Vegas is somewhat a last minute market. Some Grand Prix go on sale and sell out in 90 minutes. We see the most amount of activity from a hundred days through to November.Damian Fowler (03:04):That's very interesting. How do you decide which moments where you target your marketing strategy in that a hundred day buildup?Emily Prazer (03:12):Oh, well, we're very fortunate that the racing continues For those, again, that aren't familiar, formula One is a 24 race calendar, which spans globally, so we typically go big around the big races as you'd expect. We've just come out of Singapore where hopefully people have seen that McLaren won the Constructors Championship. We'll go big again around Austin and Mexico. They're both feeder markets to the Las Vegas Grand Prix and we'll just continue to make sure we've got major announcements, whether it be food and beverage merchandise programming all the way through between now and race day.Ilyse Liffreing (03:42):Now, can you also talk a little bit about the F1 business summits because you're also launching that during race week? Sure. How intentional is the idea of making Vegas not just a race, but a business and cultural destination?Emily Prazer (03:56):Sure. Well, if you look at what Vegas do around other major sports, it's not that we're trying to reinvent the wheel, we're taking learnings from how well the NFL have operated there with the Super Bowl, even around WWE where you see them extend from a one or two day event through to a whole week. We are very fortunate that again, for those that dunno, formula One kicks off on Thursday with free practice, we have qualifying on Friday and then on Saturday is the race. And so we are lucky that we actually have really good opportunity for shoulder programming and so it was a lot of requests coming through from multiple stakeholders saying we'd love to get the ecosystem together and talk about how we've shifted Formula One culturally into something very different. Obviously it's a sport first and foremost, but I think everyone's now seeing the change into more of a lifestyle brand and a proposition around how we're executing with some partners, which I'm sure we'll get to, but I think a lot of it has been around how we kind of talk about that strategy and how we've grown the sport over the last five years.(04:54):So it was very intentional, it's had really great uptake and as you'll see as we get closer to the race, we'll start talking about what we're doing kind of Tuesday, Wednesday all the way through.Damian Fowler (05:04):It was interesting you brought up the mention of partners and the fact that Formula One now transcends the racetrack and I for one say follow some Formula One drivers on Instagram. How do you play into that whole notion now that Formula One is this lifestyle brand and what does that mean when it comes to partnerships?Emily Prazer (05:26):Well, we've been really fortunate that we've, formula One was bought by Liberty Media in 2017 and the handcuffs were taken off per se, where social media was something that didn't really exist in the sport prior to that and the drivers have done a great job and the teams have done a great job of giving us access collectively to the drivers. They're all a lot younger than they have been before, so we've been fortunate enough to help them build their profiles through social, but obviously the pivot came with Drive to Survive. Everyone knows that that was a big leap of faith that Formula One took to be able to give behind the scenes access. It's a complicated sport that had traditionally been kept to a different type of club and we've opened up those floodgates and obviously we're reaping the rewards of that at the moment.(06:10):It hasn't been easy, but ultimately when you have the likes of Netflix wanting to display what we do, hopefully everyone's seen the Formula One movie with Brad Pitt, which is now I think the highest grossing sporting movie of all time and Brad Pitt's highest grossing movie of all time. So that again, is a great explainer if you take that concept, the strategy around all of it has to create this always on dynamic, which isn't just about the 24 race weekends, it's about how to have brand extension through partnerships 24 7, 365 days a year that's come to life through our licensing business, which I can get to and also our sponsorship business, that the thought process was we want to sign less B2B organizations more consumer brands, not because we don't appreciate, we are always going to have a B2B element Formula One lives in that space, especially on the technical side of the sport, but as it talks about how we penetrate the fan base, how we acquire new fans and how we talk to fans differently.(07:06):One of the big pieces of it was, well, how do we show up in every shopping mall, not just in North America, but globally and using the likes of Lego? You would've seen our recent announcement with Tag Hoya. You now go to these shopping malls and you see these different brands actually activating and taking some learnings from how the US sports do it, where everywhere you go you can buy a t-shirt. I think one of my proudest moments was being at the Super Bowl last year in New Orleans and seeing people in the parade wearing Formula one T-shirts.(07:32):I was like, that shows that the strategy is working. In addition to we acknowledge that pricing of Grand Prix is expensive, they're also places you typically have to travel to, and so brand extension through license partners has been really important. We have something called F1 Drive, which we'll be rolling out, which is the carting proposition I mentioned in Vegas we have F1 arcade, which is now opening up and popping up all over North America. We have F1 exhibition, which is a tribute to the history of the sport and we'll keep growing as we want to keep penetrating and explaining to those fansIlyse Liffreing (08:07):Fans. That is really interesting hearing you describe just how different the strategy here is in the US too because F1 is such a global brand. How do you I guess, keep the brand though true to its global roots at the same time as also making it feel like America's race?Emily Prazer (08:25):Definitely not trying to make it feel like America's race. I think taking the learnings of how to speak to the audience we've acquired wherever we go, the benefit of being a global sport is we're global, but in each of those destinations we act very local. So when you're there, you very much know that when you're at the British Grand Prix that you're at Silverstone and there's all of the heritage around it, Monza, there's nothing more special in global sport in my opinion, than seeing the ZI on a Sunday run onto the grid with the Ferrari flags and what have you that you can't take that passion and bottle it up and just pop it into a US race. The US market is different, but if you look at how Miami has identified itself, you for sure know where you are. Same with Austin, where it's Texas and everybody is in cowboy boots and you know that you're in Texas and then Vegas takes it to a different level because we partner with our friends at the L-B-C-V-A and other partners in Vegas to bring that kind of extreme entertainment to life. So yeah, wherever you go, you really do know where you are and that's where I think the local element comes into play.Ilyse Liffreing (09:28):Has anything changed in the sports rights context in order for Formula One to really be able to create more social and organic marketing tied to the event?Emily Prazer (09:41):Yeah, I think it's that we've got the confidence to try different things and have given different types of access. So you'll see obviously that we have lots of short form content. Now we're noticing that this generation of fandom that we're trying to continue to excite wants to look at things slightly differently, whether it be through YouTube or TikTok. I think we're launching our first TikTok store in a couple of weeks, which I never thought we would be in a place to do, but it's a testament to where the sports got to. So I don't think the rights have changed. I think our approach to it has changed where we have the confidence because of the excitement around destinations like Las Vegas to shift our mindset. Like I say, we're not going to do it everywhere. We're going to pick specific places to test it, and Vegas for us for the last three years has served as that test testbed.(10:28):You'll see the collaborations alone that we do in the merchandise space we've not been able to replicate prior and we're proud of it. What we're doing there is giving us the confidence to deliver new partnerships across the sport. American Express is a prime example where they came in as a Vegas only partner, did a year of that, a year later became a regional partner, so they activated across the Americas and then a year after that became a global partner. So it's just showing that we can bring in these more consumer led brands, but also how we've shifted our mindset to be able to deliver against it.Damian Fowler (11:00):That happened very fast. It's kind of amazing. You touched on this a little bit, but the different audiences in the different markets. What have you learned after the first two years of hosting Grand Prix in the United States about American fans specifically?Emily Prazer (11:16):Just that you need to give them variety. They aren't going to come in and behave the same way as a traditional Motorsport fan that has been or has grown up with. The heritage of the British audience is a great example where I mentioned Silverstone goes on sale and sells out. We've had to adjust the product to make sure that we're very much catering to that audience and the programming around it, like we talked about, has been super important. People don't want to come just for one session, but they want the option to come and leave and go to a casino or go to a different show and what have you. So they're looking for all round entertainment, not just coming to watch the Formula One event, which we focus specifically on making sure that we deliver against.Damian Fowler (11:59):One thing that's interesting about Vegas as well is that it's a big draw for tourism globally as well and people fly in. So maybe that fan base is also kind of a mix of international and local.Emily Prazer (12:11):Yeah, well interestingly, we've seen the majority of our fan base come from Mexico, Canada, and within the United States. I think Vegas obviously is incredibly special that they cater to everyone. I think they have something like 150,000 hotel rooms that spam from five star all the way through, and so one of the things that we had to pivot from in the first year where we expected Vegas to be this really, really high end proposition was actually that we needed to cater for all different types of ticket package and hospitality package. So we've learned those differences. We thought that it would be very, very high end and mostly international. It's actually around 80% domestic, but drive in traffic and fly in traffic from other US markets in. Like I said, Canada and Mexico have been significant buyers of the Grand Prix and Vegas.Ilyse Liffreing (12:59):Very cool. I'm very curious what kind of feedback you've gotten so far from those fans, sponsors, broadcasters, anybody watching the sport in Vegas?Emily Prazer (13:09):Well, the sponsors love it because it's something different. Like I said, we put a lot of emphasis on the production. What we were all really surprised about was the quality of the racing. I think it has the most overtakes on the Formula one calendar, so that was something we weren't going to know until you can do simulations, but until you see cars going around the track in the first year, we didn't really acknowledge or understand how great the actual racing would be. So I think that was the biggest surprise around feedback and what the broadcasters and general audience have been quite positive about shifting. The mentality and mindset has been something that we're proud of, but it's all stemming from the confidence we've gained through promoting our own event.Ilyse Liffreing (13:47):When you look at success, what KPIs are you most interested in? Is it ticket sales or,Emily Prazer (13:54):I think it's all around halo effect for the sport ticket sales and revenue is obviously my ultimate goal. I'm the chief commercial officer of Formula One, so I don't think I can sit here and say otherwise, but brand extension and growing the fandom and being engaged, giving another touch point to the US audience when again, I mentioned Liberty bought Formula One in 2017, they were very clear that they had two very strategic objectives. One was growing the sport in the United States, the other was growing the sport in Asia and obviously Asia's taken a little bit longer for obvious reasons with COVID and what have you, but we're starting to see the momentum pick up again there. The US we heavily focused on signing Miami as a starting point as a partnership with the Miami Dolphins, which we're really happy with, proud of as they have shown us how to do it. Seeing how they put their event on before we even put on Vegas meant that we could really take their learnings. But yeah, the expectations are that we continue to grow it, that the production level remains incredibly high and that it's our tempo event in the Formula one calendar.Damian Fowler (14:55):Now, you mentioned the Netflix show Drive to Survive, and obviously there's been a lot of media around the importance of that show. Could you talk a little bit about the significance of that show, how it helps or not inspire marketing strategy?Emily Prazer (15:09):Yeah, it comes back to this always on point that I mentioned before, which is Formula One needs to be accessible for the next generation of fans to truly understand it and the next generation of fans care about the competitive nature of the racing, but they also want to understand the personalities behind the sport, and I think it gave us the opportunity to open up to be able to show who we all are. The technical terminology, the filming that went into that and the movie to be honest, has given us the opportunity to use that content to be able to explain what DRS means or what is the significance of each Grand Prix, what does it actually mean? So these drivers like the NFL, when a player puts on a helmet, it's hard to understand the emotion, but being able to get to know the drivers and the team behind the drivers, which is also incredibly important, has been really helpful in our marketing strategy.(16:01):But what it inspired was how do we talk to the different audience? Like I said before, you can't talk to that audience the same way that you talk to the 75-year-old fan that's been going to Silverstone since its inception. So a lot of it has been about how we change our thoughts around short form content and how we use different platforms. To talk to a different audience in different markets has just meant that we've had to learn how to engage and pivot from just broadcast on a Sunday to every minute of every day coming up with new ideas to talk to the fan base.Damian Fowler (16:34):That's pressure for sure. You also mentioned the different channels, and we do talk about a lot about how live sports is now available across many, many different channels and tech platforms are bidding next to traditional broadcasters. I wonder in the mix of things, and especially when it comes to the show and when you broadcast it, how important has that kind of explosion as it were of channels been?Emily Prazer (17:00):I mean we have been ahead on the curve on that somewhat for we are different. Formula One owns its own broadcast capability. We have an office or a building in the UK in Big and Hill and Kent for those that have been in London, been to Kent around London and it's incredible. We own and operate again the whole thing. So every camera, every fiber optic cable, everything you see at a Grand Prix is being produced by Formula One. We have remote operations at the track that go back to Big and Hill and we have 180 broadcasters globally. So we've always been slightly different to other mainstream sports in that regard because we produce our own show, which is helpful for us around sponsorship and what have you. But generally speaking, I think obviously the world is changing and we've got to make sure we keep up with it.Ilyse Liffreing (17:47):Looking forward, which marketing innovations, there's obviously a lot right now, but ai, contextual, programmatic, what excites you the most? Is there any digital marketing innovations?Emily Prazer (18:02):Yeah, I think AI is something that we are excited but cautious. Again, with the sport that's so technologically advanced, you've got to be thoughtful about how we use it. We also don't want to lock ourselves in one direction or the other. So we're doing a lot of work without Formula One has the most unbelievable roster of tech partners. If you think about Salesforce, AWS, Lenovo globin to name a few, they're going to tell us how to use AI to benefit our sport, not just commercially, but on the tech side. So we are very excited about it, not just from a marketing point of view, but from a just general point of view. How does AI benefit the sport? We're taking a massive amount of time to think about just general activations. I know that sounds kind of immature if you think about Formula One, but how do we bring different activity to the track outside of just races? I'm not sure if either of you saw what we did in Miami with Lego, where Lego built 10 full size cars for the drivers to race Lego cars around the track.Damian Fowler (19:05):I show my son that. That'sEmily Prazer (19:06):So cool. If you think about the content that that created around marketing, that was probably the most viral thing we've done in a very, very long time. So our marketing strategy at the moment is about solidifying the brand equity, making sure that we deliver against our partnership objectives and that we continue to grow our social platforms. I'm not going to say that we're not technically as advanced, but the data capabilities is all quite new to Formula One. Loyalty programs are all quite new to us, so for us, I keep coming back to it, but it's really about figuring out how to engage with the audience and have something to sell them. Again, we're a rights holder that doesn't have tons of assets to sell ourselves. We license a lot out, and so really it's about coming up with these creative ideas to be kind of 10 steps ahead of anyone else.(19:53):And I think we are in a very unique space. We're very lean, which means we can be very nimble. So when we're making a lot of these decisions, it's me going to Stefano who's the CEO of Formula one saying, how do you feel about us trying something like this? And that's again, where we link the Vegas piece together with the broader marketing strategy to continue to keep everyone engaged rather than it just being like a technical marketing play. Obviously we do that day in, day out, but I think for us it's the confidence we've got now to really push the boundaries and be the first to do a lot of different things, whether it be what we're doing in the broadcast around all of the different types of digital advertising and what have you. I think again, if you watch the races, you'll start to see that we are trying and testing new technologies in thatIlyse Liffreing (20:37):Way. And on that note, we talked a little bit before about the timing of the race in Vegas. InEmily Prazer (20:46):Vegas. Yeah.Ilyse Liffreing (20:47):Because it's a new time for you guys thatEmily Prazer (20:49):10:00 PM Yeah, we moved it forward from 10:00 PM to 8:00 PM which is great. I think a lot of people were struggling with how that's local time, right? Local time, yeah. When we first went to Vegas, the idea was that the timing would be in line with the boxing match or the show. So it wasn't done for any other reason than 10 o'clock on a Saturday night in Vegas is when typically you start seeing things happen. The difference being is that the distance or time you need to keep between certain amounts of sessions meant that it created gaps. So if there were delays that 10:00 PM could technically be pushed. And so we had our issues in the first year. We learned from those last year operationally delivered really well, but we still felt that it was slightly too late, hence the 8:00 PM start. So everything has shifted forward. We have F1 Academy this year, which we're really excited about, so that will, I think doors now open at 2:30 PM rather than four. So it means everything will be a lot earlier, but it's all for the show.Damian Fowler (21:48):And presumably you have a kind of global viewership as well, so that all impactsEmily Prazer (21:53):The trends. Yeah, I think it obviously will be beneficial to the east coast market, not so beneficial to the rest of the world, but we still feel good about the viewership numbers and what we're seeing. SoDamian Fowler (22:03):The true fans willEmily Prazer (22:05):Watch you, right? If not next. Exactly. Hands always come through. Exactly.Damian Fowler (22:08):Alright, so we've got some kind of quick fire questions here to wrap this up. So first off, what keeps you up at night in the lead up to this?Emily Prazer (22:16):Everything in the lead up? The lead up. I'm not sleeping at all my first year as A CEO, I think last year it would've been ticket sales. This year it's probably just security and all round operations. So as my role has expanded on the Vegas race particularly, it's just we are opening and closing the track every three hours. It's not like other street races keep their roads closed for up to seven days. We are having to keep it open and close it regularly. You're in one of the busiest roads in North America, so we don't really have much of a choice and we don't want to impact the locals any further. So I think it's just being responsible for the logistics is scary.Damian Fowler (22:58):Wow. I agree. Closing the road down is like mind blowing.Emily Prazer (23:00):Yeah, it is genuinely mind blowing. If you go to Vegas now, you can see that things are still are on their way to being built and it's like, oh wow, this is happening.Ilyse Liffreing (23:10):That is scary. I'm scary for you. What would you say is missing in the US sports sponsorship marketplace that you would love to see happen?Emily Prazer (23:19):Ooh, good question. I haven't thought about the answer to that. That's a hard one. I'm going to have to sit on that one for a minute. Don't worry. Yeah, I mean I can't speak for, I can only really speak for my sport, but I'd love to have the same access to the teams that N-F-L-N-B-A have as the rights holder. We definitely don't get to just sell the team IP as we see fit. We have something in Formula One called the Concord Agreement, which means that we have some restrictions there. But yeah, let me have a think about the broader space. Sorry. I like that answer One hit me.Damian Fowler (23:52):That's a good answer there. We can circle back and do it again if you want, but I like that to be honest. Okay. So which other sports or entertainment brands do you think are nailing their brand positioning right now?Emily Prazer (24:03):I think the NBA and the NFL, they just do it so unbelievably well and they have fandom here. I've never witnessed in the UK you very much see the fandom around a specific team. Here you see genuine fandom around the NFL. And what I love as a Brit in the US obviously is I still can't believe how each of the TV channels cross-promote each other for other games. So you'll be watching Fox and they'll be like, tune into CBS to watch this game. And you're like, oh wow. They really do do it for the greater good of the league. We would obviously it's different. We don't have multiple games in Formula One, but if I think about it in comparison to the Premier League, you really do follow the team. If I'm a Chelsea fan by the way, but I would watch Chelsea, I wouldn't then flip channels to watch Man United in the us.(24:57):I find myself on a Sunday watching three or four games and I'm like, I'm not even your core audience. It has to be something to do with the marketing that it's always there telling me what to do, telling me how to watch it. And I really admire, maybe this is actually the answer to the previous question. I actually admire how good they are at getting in my head because I think about it, I'm like, what games are on a Sunday or what playoffs are happening in the NBA and I go to watch it because it's there. Whereas like I said, premier League, as much as I'm a huge Chelsea fan and grew up with it, you just don't seem to be able to follow it like that.Damian Fowler (25:35):Yeah, that's very interesting. Would you say you were an NFL fan before you came to theEmily Prazer (25:39):Us? No, not at all. Didn't know the rules and now I'm like hardcoreDamian Fowler (25:42):Because of the marketing, I guess.Emily Prazer (25:43):Wow. Must be. They just got in my head.Damian Fowler (25:46):Amazing. Yeah. And that's it for this edition of The Big Impression.Ilyse Liffreing (25:54):This show is produced by Molten Hart. Our theme is by love and caliber, and our associate producer is Sydney Cairns.Damian Fowler (26:01):And remember,Emily Prazer (26:02):We've had to learn how to engage and pivot from just kind of broadcast on a Sunday to every minute of every day coming up with new ideas to talk to the fan base.Damian Fowler (26:13):I'm Damian. Ilyse Liffreing (26:14):And I'm Ilyse.Damian Fowler (26:14):And we'll see you next time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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If your brand isn't building loyalty that sticks through price wars, competitors, or even mistakes—this episode reveals why. Learn how identity-driven marketing transforms your audience from buyers to believers, creating alignment that fuels consistent growth, word-of-mouth referrals, and premium pricing power. Read the full article for more information: https://unscrewedmarketing.com/be-vs-buy-how-and-why-identity-driven-brands-build-unshakeable-loyalty/ #BrandLoyalty #IdentityMarketing #BusinessGrowth #MarketingStrategy #CustomerRetention

Mike and Brandy celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary by reflecting on their journey together. They share stories from their first date, discuss the importance of confidence in dating, and explore how their relationship has evolved over the years. ☎️ TALK TO MIKE:  Click here!

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Kelli LeClair, founder of Heritage Style, ranch wife, mom, and the queen of building a loyal community through business. Kelli has grown her jewelry brand with grit, heart, and zero shortcuts, turning Instagram lives into real relationships and consistent connections into lasting success. We talk about how she started Heritage Style as a side hobby (while selling farm equipment by day), what the move from Texas to Wyoming taught her, and how she's grown a loyal customer base without chasing trends or playing the influencer game. Kelli shares how she balances trade shows, mom life, and ranch life, plus the mindset shifts that helped her stay positive through hard seasons. This one's full of wisdom for business owners, boutique brands, and anyone looking to build something of their own, without selling out. Resources & Links: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie The Toast podcast The Daily podcast Join The Directory Of The West Get our FREE resource for Writing a Strong Job Description  Get our FREE resource for Making the Most of Your Internship Get our FREE resource: 10 Resume Mistakes (and how to fix them) Get our FREE resource: How to Avoid the 7 Biggest Hiring Mistakes Employers Make Email us at hello@ofthewest.co Subscribe to Of The West's ⁠Newsletters List your jobs on ⁠Of The West Connect with Kelli: Follow on Instagram @heritage.style Follow on Facebook @heritagestyle Visit the Heritage Style website Connect with Jessie: Follow on Instagram @ofthewest.co and @mrsjjarv Follow on Facebook @jobsofthewest Check out the Of The West website Be sure to subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A woman is upset after her boyfriend claims she failed his "loyalty test." What do you think?

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode one of season five: Extraction.Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

Welcome to Corruption, Loyalty, and Justice, the podcast about The Shield. In this episode, we discuss episode one of season five: Extraction.Twitter: @RatchetBookClub, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @SpadesTableBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast

In Rus the Moavite: Loyalty and Royalty (Part 3), the story continues with Boaz showing exceptional kindness toward Rus. He not only offers her food but also instructs his workers to secretly leave extra stalks for her to collect, ensuring she gathers abundantly. Rus's hard work and Boaz's generosity pay off as she returns home with an impressive amount of grain. When she shares the day's events with Noami, their conversation reveals the first sparks of hope, the realization that Boaz is a potential redeemer of their family.Over the next three months, Rus continues collecting in Boaz's fields, supported by his protection and favor. As time passes, Noami begins to see divine providence unfolding and devises a bold plan to secure Rus's future. The episode explores Noami's wisdom, faith, and the deeper motivations behind her guidance to Rus, setting the stage for one of the most pivotal and heartfelt moments in the Book of Ruth, the night at the threshing floor.00:00 - Quick Summary01:19 - Boaz's kindness and food for Rus07:04 - Boaz instructing his men to help Rus12:59 - Rus's success in collecting14:24 - Rus and Noami Discuss Boaz22:54 - Rus collects for 3 months27:57 - Noami discusses her plan with Rus45:44 - Understanding motivation behind Noami's plan

This episode is available in audio format on our Let's Talk Loyalty podcast and in video format on www.Loyalty.TV.Today's interview features insights from MSET, a UAE based digital solution company that is helping brands build smarter and more meaningful loyalty experiences, with an amazing client list in FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) and telecommunications. We're joined by Co-Founder Suky Bal, and Lead Campaign Manager Rajesh Srimalani, who enjoyed a great conversation in person in our studio with host Lisa Brightwell.With SO much opportunity for innovation in the fast-moving consumer goods sector in particular, MSET shares some incredible insights from their global clients.Together, they share the story behind MSET as an ambitious loyalty marketing platform, and explore how they've developed innovative concepts in partnership with their clients that are driving growth and success worldwide.They also explored the challenges of managing loyalty in the telecommunications sector, and how applying psychological drivers helps deepen engagement and strengthen loyalty at every step of the journey - no matter what industry you're in.Enjoy!Hosted by Lisa Brightwell.Show notes:1) Suky Bal2) Rajesh Srimalani3) MSET4) Book Recommendation: Predictably Irrational5) Book Recommendation: Outliers

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Revolutionary Loyalty and Early Family Tensions. Joseph Turigian discusses the life of Xi Zhongxun, a devoted but persecuted revolutionary communist, emphasizing his deep loyalty to the party, reminiscent of Arthur Koestler's Darkness at Noon. The segment explores the revolutionary mindset where personal suffering proves dedication to a world-historical force. It also details Xi Zhongxun's compelling first marriage to Ha Minghu, a tough peasant revolutionary who struggled to balance motherhood and the demands of the early, male-dominated Chinese Communist Party. Guest: Joseph Turigian. 1899

Legacy, Loyalty, and the Nationalist Leader. Joseph Turigian concludes with Xi Zhongxun's death in 2002 after suffering cancer, noting his epitaph speaks of a life of struggle and happiness. Xi Jinping wrote to his father, listing qualities he wished to emulate: never persecuting people and never losing faith in the cause. The suffering endured often rededicated communists to the party. Xi Jinping once told Prime Minister Abe that if he were American, he would join the Republicans or Democrats, not the Communist Party. This comment suggested to Abe that Xi Jinping is primarily a nationalist focused on power and using communism for China's rejuvenation, driven by a deep fear of chaos. Guest: Joseph Turigian. 1908 zpeking

Loyalty, Loss, and the Shadow of Mao. Joseph Turigian focuses on Mao's famous phrase about Xi Zhongxun, emphasizing his unwavering loyalty despite repeated suffering at the party's hands. Following the 1949 victory, Xi moved to Beijing, where his son Xi Jinping was born. Xi Zhongxun held complicated views of Mao, feeling gratitude for his survival but recognizing Mao's transformation into a disastrous dictator post-1957. The segment discusses Xi's 1962 purge, which foreshadowed the Cultural Revolution, and his subsequent imprisonment from 1967 to 1975, experiencing persecution earlier than most high-ranking comrades. Guest: Joseph Turigian. 1906

In this episode of Gangland Wire, retired Kansas City Intelligence Unit detective Gary Jenkins sits down with author Jay Baer to explore the hidden, human side of organized crime's biggest names — Al Capone, Meyer Lansky, John Gotti, and Paul Castellano. Jay's book, Mob Life: The Private World of Capone, Lansky, Gotti, and Castellano, takes a unique look beyond the murders, rackets, and headlines to reveal how these mobsters actually lived — what they ate, how they dressed, their relationships with religion, and how they handled immense power and wealth. Listeners will hear: How Al Capone's family sold his spaghetti sauce recipe to Ragu — their first commercial product. Why Meyer Lansky, the most devout of the four, was denied the right to die in Israel by Prime Minister Golda Meir. The lavish lifestyle and fatal missteps of Paul Castellano, the “Howard Hughes of the Mafia.”   The contrast between Gotti's flamboyance and Lansky's low profile — and how each approach shaped their downfall. The staggering fortunes these men built — and how, in the end, they all lost it. Jay also shares his own lifelong fascination with organized crime, his career outside writing, and his upcoming project, How to Live Like a Gangster — No Prison Required, a look at mob values like loyalty, respect, and power through a modern lens. Gary and Jay swap mob history from New York to Kansas City, including a discussion of the real story behind scenes from Casino and Kansas City's own underworld power struggles. ON AMAZON Wayne said 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Facts on the Mob Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2021Format: Kindle If your looking for a good fast interesting read on the Mafia, this is the book for you. Full of information on mob types that most have no clue about. You can't lose with this book I believe.

Jahquan Allah grew up in the heart of New Jersey, surrounded by poverty, violence, and gang life. At just 16, he caught his first gun charge and spent most of his 20s in and out of jail, surviving the brutal reality of life as a Crip inside New Jersey prisons. After serving six years on another gun charge and being released in 2023, Jahquan made a decision to change everything. Now free, he's the founder of a fitness brand focused on discipline, redemption, and second chances. His story is a raw and powerful look into gang culture, prison survival, and the mindset it takes to rebuild your life after incarceration. #LockedInWithIanBick #NewJerseyPrisons #CripGang #PrisonStories #TrueCrime #GangLife #RedemptionStory #realstories Thank you to BLUECHEW & DAWS for sponsoring this episode: BlueChew: Visit https://bluechew.com/ and use promo code LOCKEDIN at checkout to get your first month of BlueChew & pay five bucks for shipping. DAWS: Go to http://www.daws.org/ to donate, adopt or send items from their wishlist. Connect with Jahquan Allah: IG: @Frontstreet_flash & @flashfitnessco TIKTOK: @flashfitnessco YOUTUBE: Flashfitnessco Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction & Guest's Powerful Story 02:06 Growing Up in New Jersey & Family Struggles 05:37 Early Influences & The Pull Toward Street Life 09:15 Violence, Guns & the Harsh Reality of the Streets 13:00 Gang Affiliation, Loyalty & Neighborhood Codes 16:40 First Arrest, Juvenile Detention & Lessons Learned 21:37 House Arrest, School Life & Staying Out of Trouble 25:03 Repeat Offenses, Jail Time & Survival Mindset 30:00 Fighting Charges & Navigating County Jail Life 34:41 What Daily Life in County Jail Is Really Like 37:48 Jail Gangs, Politics & The Absence of Real OGs 43:14 State Prison Life: Lockdowns, Structure & Survival 46:48 Getting Out, Relapsing & Landing Back Inside 52:15 Facing Serious Charges & Finding Strength in Adversity 58:00 Mindset Shift, Growth & The Road to Redemption 01:02:56 Leaving Gang Life Behind & Building a New Future 01:07:36 Final Reflections, Hard Truths & Life After Prison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton and special guest co-host Tevon E. Taylor welcome Lori Boyer, Head of Content Marketing at EasyPost, to unpack the post-purchase experience (tracking, claims, and returns) and how owning these moments drives loyalty and repeat purchase. Drawing on fresh consumer research, Lori explains why reliability and flexibility now outrank “free,” why brands, not carriers, are held responsible for delivery outcomes, and how proactive notifications can double as high-performing marketing touchpoints.Together, the panel dives into practical plays shippers can run today: cutting “where is my order?” calls with automated, branded tracking; removing friction with one-click USPS claims filing; and turning adverse events into brand-building recoveries. They also explore modern return realities. From fraud and “keep-the-item” policies to sustainability pressures, and how to reduce returns at the source with better product information, sizing guidance, and segmentation. If you ship anything in 2025, this fast-moving conversation is a field guide to protecting your brand promise after the buy button.Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Intro(02:38) Lori's European adventure(06:32) Insights on customer experience(20:59) The importance of tracking and notifications(25:59) Impact of WiMo on service costs(26:38) Importance of tracking and claims(27:57) Managing claims efficiently(28:30) Automating claims with EasyPost(32:21) The significance of returns(32:41) Challenges and strategies for returns(37:05) International returns and fraud(40:50) Optimizing customer experience(42:38) Resources and key takeawaysAdditional Links & Resources:Connect with Lori Boyer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loribboyer/ Learn more about EasyPost: https://www.easypost.com/ Check out Lori's podcast, Unboxing Logistics: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cH1A13IAYFV7fmMpcd7p Check out What the WISMO? How to Stop Visibility Gaps from Stealing Your Revenue: https://www.easypost.com/guides/stop-visibility-gaps/ Check out Staying on Track: The Ultimate Package Tracking Guide: https://www.easypost.com/guides/complete-package-tracking-guide/ Connect with Tevon Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tevontaylor/ Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform:

Welcome to another episode of Carolina Cabinet! Today, we dive deep into the controversial and turbulent world of local politics in Hope Mills with our guest, Commissioner Elyse Craver. Hosted by Peter Pappas and co-hosted by Laura Mussler, this candid conversation centers on Elyse's recent experiences navigating public censure, accusations of workplace hostility, and allegations of racial comments—much of it based on hearsay and anonymous complaints.Elyse pulls back the curtain on what it's really like to serve on a divided town board, describing a tense environment of bullying, cliques, and growing pains as Hope Mills faces budget challenges and struggles to balance small-town values with inevitable growth. From the intricacies of town management and the politics of zoning to the emotional toll public service has taken on her, Elyse shares her story with remarkable honesty and vulnerability.Whether you're interested in the ins and outs of municipal government, the dynamics of local controversy, or the personal motivations that drive someone to serve, this episode is packed with real talk, reflection, and a few surprising moments—yes, even hash brown preferences at Waffle House! Join us as we unpack the drama, the facts, and the future of Hope Mills through the eyes of a commissioner who refuses to back down when it comes to doing what she believes is right for her community.

Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2025 quarter 4, lesson 8 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “Joshua”, and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “Giants of Faith: Joshua and Caleb”. Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God.  Reading: Num. 13:6, 30–32; Josh. 14:6–14; Luke 18:1–5; Josh. 19:49–51; 2 Cor. 3:18; Rom: 12:1, 2. Memory Text: “Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith” (Hebrews 13:7, ESV).   (November 15 - November 21)  Sunday – (Jill Morikone) - FaithfulnessMonday – (John Dinzey) - Give Me This Hill CountryTuesday – (John Lomacang) - The Power of ExampleWednesday – (Ryan Johnson) - The Humble HeroThursday – (James Rafferty) - Changed by Contemplation Want the Panelists' notes? You can sign up here: https://3abnsabbathschoolpanel.com/notes/  Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html

Send us a textA single sip can change the story you're telling. We start with a Jungle Bird inspired by Skipper Canteen—rum deepened with a touch of 151, Campari softened with Aperol, pineapple and lime bringing a bright finish that somehow reads like grapefruit. It's balanced, unexpected, and the perfect metaphor for the episode: a playful idea with a smart backbone.Then we draft the Disney pets we'd actually live with, and the criteria get real. Maximus brings big dog energy in a horse frame, while Pascal proves that pocket-sized can still be prime company. Dory sparks a hilarious but honest take on pet practicality. Hey Hey guarantees laughter through chaos, and Abu becomes the ultimate snack heist partner who's handy at ballparks and grocery aisles. Pluto anchors the list as the proven companion we all know, and Remy flips the script on household duty—imagine a five-star kitchen run by a genius chef who fits under a toque, possible cousins and all.When we talk protection and presence, Raja stands tall as emotional support tiger, and Kenai raises good questions about wildness and trust. Stitch earns his spot on loyalty alone, especially post-mayhem. Doug from Up reminds us why we love dogs: pure heart, open honesty, and conversations that actually talk back. Pegasus shows up for personality and transportation—your commute has never looked better—and Cusco's llama sarcasm keeps the house lively. We close with Nana from Peter Pan, the quiet MVP who brings care, order, and tenderness when it's needed most.If you love Disney, cocktails, and the kind of ranking game that reveals what really matters at home—laughter, loyalty, and a bit of magic—this one's for you. Hit play, then tell us your top three dream Disney roommates. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a loyal Doug or a chef named Remy, and leave a quick review to help more fans find the show.

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This week I'm talking the big breakthrough I had recently with people not having my back when others hurt me. In this situation I'm talking with friendship where people have supported and enabled people to not have to be accountable for their actions. I'm talking boundaries with people who enable people to never have to look at their own behaviour even when it hurts others. More from me at KirstyDee.comText the show. Ask a question

Alec Hackney spent nearly a decade in and out of Colorado prisons after first being locked up at just 17 years old for attempted murder. A Blood gang member for over 20 years, Alec survived being stabbed in the head, shot on the streets, and caught in the chaos of drugs, violence, and survival behind bars. After serving a 10-year sentence for drug conspiracy and getting clean 7 years ago, he decided to change his life completely. Since his release in 2023, Alec has opened a sober living home, a behavioral health and recovery coaching business, and a personal investment firm, using his story to help others find a way out of the same life he escaped. Alec shares what it was really like being a Blood inside Colorado prisons, the harsh reality of gang life, and how he turned years of pain into a purpose-driven mission to rebuild his life. #LockedInWithIanBick #ColoradoPrisons #BloodGang #PrisonStories #TrueCrime #GangLife #RedemptionStory #realstories Thank you to EXPRESSVPN & PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: ExpressVPN: Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://www.expressvpn.com/lockedin to find out how you can get up to four extra months. Prizepicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Connect with Alec Hackney: Website: Goldstandarddenver.com Business IG & TikTok: @Goldstandarddenver Personal IG: @righthooks Personal TikTok: @wsdevine4 Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 From Denver Gangs to Locked In 01:00 From Prison to New York: Alec's New Beginning 03:00 Surviving Floods & Finding Purpose in NYC 06:00 From Gang Life to Business Owner & Mentor 10:00 Growing Up Fast & Falling Into the Streets 14:00 Denver Gangs, Loyalty & First Felony Case 17:00 Family Trauma & the Path to Violence 20:00 Inside Denver's Gang Culture 22:00 Life in the Streets & Gang Politics 25:00 High School Behind Bars: Growing Up in Prison 29:00 Prison Boot Camp, Discipline & Survival 33:00 Violence, Addiction & Prison Reality 36:00 Losing Loved Ones & Finding a Turning Point 40:00 Breaking the Cycle & Building a New Life 44:00 Reclaiming Identity After Prison 47:00 Gang Identity, Change & Self-Reflection 51:00 Business, Recovery & Helping Others Heal 55:00 Prison Politics, Race & Hard Truths 01:00:00 Moving Beyond Gangs & Finding Purpose 01:05:00 Fatherhood, Tattoos & Building Confidence 01:09:00 Mentorship, Redemption & Final Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When faced with the hardships of this life, Jesus is the one we can cling to, and He is the one who will take us back home.

How God Writes The Story of Our Lives

A recording made after Shabbos of the past week's Drasha.

In this spicy and unfiltered session, Righteous dives deep into modern relationships, double standards, and the blurred lines between love, loyalty, and ego. From figuring out if your partner is really your person to whether co-parenting drama is more about pride than parenting, this episode keeps it raw, funny, and real.We'll tackle the messy truths behind dating, cheating, and expectations, plus debate who really makes it harder to move on or grow up in relationships. Expect laughter, debate, and a few moments that might hit too close to home.

What makes a great business partner, and how can you actually measure it? In this solo episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius continues his deep dive into The Best Partner Scorecard, a tool he created to help entrepreneurs, founders, and leaders assess the people they go into business with. After exploring the first five traits in part one, Darius now unpacks the remaining five qualities that separate great partners from good ones. He explains how these traits shape trust, communication, and alignment, and why overlooking them can lead to costly mistakes. Drawing from real experiences, Darius shows how the right partnership can accelerate growth while the wrong one can derail even the best ideas. Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/387-the-best-partner-scorecard-how-to-evaluate-your/id1555334180?i=1000734370314  In this episode, Darius will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to the Good Partner Scorecard (02:29) Exploring the First Five Qualities of Great Partners (04:44) Integrity and Honesty in Partnerships (09:38) Building Trust and Loyalty (15:01) The Importance of Kindness in Business Relationships (20:05) Caring About Personal Lives: A Key to Partnership (24:34) Aligning Work Styles and Values for Success Sponsored by: Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/darius. Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/greatness. Brevo: Head over to brevo.com/greatness and use the code greatness to get 50% off Starter and Standard Plans for the first 3 months of an annual subscription. Masterclass: Get 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/DARIUS. Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley joins team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing to discuss why he wanted to stay in Baltimore this season, how he built himself back up from his injuries, the progress of young offensive linemen Daniel Faalele and Andrew Vorhees, and which co-host would have a better chance pass rushing against him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Daily Disciple Podcast. As daily disciples, we seek to adore and follow Jesus, our teacher, into the abundant life that he offers. Because we find Jesus irresistible, fascinating, and incredibly practical, we want to be students of his scripture. Today's episode is found in Ruth 1 "The Centered Person"

Thomas Tuchel has boldly declared he won't play Foden, Bellingham and Kane in the same team. The key question is will he be brave enough to stick to his decision?As Rob Edwards leaves Middlesborough after only ten months in charge to return to Wolves, is there any loyalty in football?Martin Samuel has met with David Kogan, the new chair of the independent football regulator. And amid the furore over corners, throw in's and set pieces, is the Premier League in danger of being boring?Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson, Jonathan Northcroft and Martin Samuel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We begin with a mind-blowing statistic: 78% of people believe that we have a leadership crisis in corporate America. People aren't leaving bad jobs; they are leaving bad leaders. Leadership isn't about power, but it's about people. In today's episode. We are diving deep into what it takes to build genuine relationships at work. These relationships have a direct impact on productivity, retention, and team success. You'll learn why leading with empathy beats leading with ego, every single time. Investing time in your people up front saves you countless hours down the road. Are you ready to discover how leading with empathy can be the game-changer you're looking for in your leadership style? Join us now!William Davis is a speaker, mentor, and leadership expert who has spent 38 years leading and uplifting teams. He has become a trusted voice in leadership, blending decades of experience with a genuine passion for guiding others and building success, one relationship, one project, and one person at a time. Loyalty, support, guidance, and empathy form the foundation of his leadership style, and his track record proves that his leadership principles steer organizations to success by fostering trust and accountability. Show Highlights:Shocking statistics around leadership challenges and a world leadership crisisThe disconnect in corporate leadership today (Having leadership skills is NOT a given.)“Do I even want to be a leader?”William's #1 tip for identifying good leaders: Observe how they treat their families.Building relationships in the workplace focusing on connection and interactionMaking sure your people are safe and secure in their roles to succeed and growA good ROI is not always monetary in nature Watching your people succeed is the greatest testament to your careerTrue leadership includes being supportive and uplifting to othersTreating team members equitably, giving credit where it's due, and creating a supportive environmentWilliam's key takeaway about genuine relationships in the workplace Emotional maturity as a leaderResources:Connect with William DavisWebsiteLinkedInFacebookBook - How to Lead without Just Managing(The Leadership Blueprint Book)Book - Building Genuine RelationshipsConnect with Meg*Struggling to enroll more clients? Sign up today for our Enroll More Clients: Clarity Sprint 5-Day Challenge! It's free, and we begin on November 10. Get clarity that makes enrolling clients feel natural, not pushy! Get Meg's FREE download, Finding Your Perfect Match: A Coach's Self-Reflection Guide.Explore past episodes and other resources at