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Benjamin Olivares was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. His background in is luxury retail sales where trust, consistency, and client experience are essential. He currently leads Elite Merchant Solutions, helping businesses reduce processing costs and protect margins through compliant cash discount programs. We talked about what jiu-jitsu has taught him about business, his work in luxury retail sales, the differences he has seen working with high-income clients versus the masses, and what high-end clients expect. In addition, we discussed giving clients a memorable experience, how high achievers make decisions quickly, how elite salespeople operate at their peak, and how to navigate through difficult situations. Finally, we talked about what makes Elite Merchant Solutions different from other payment processing providers, how to know when it's time to get a payment processing solution, building trust, and the value of being bilingual in business.

Story of the Week (DR):Meta settles social media addiction case with California, other states for $16.7 billion MM5 Reasons to Be HappyAn $18 billion payout sets a historic legal precedent against Big Tech, directing billions in state funding toward youth mental health, counseling, and digital literacy programs.Instagram and Facebook must enforce default two-hour daily usage limits and completely block account activity between midnight and 6 a.m. for users under 18. Teens and parents gain the explicit right to disable addictive engagement algorithms in favor of a non-personalized, chronological feed.The settlement prohibits harmful beauty filters (such as cosmetic surgery simulators), hides "like" counts by default, and silences app notifications during school hours.Meta tied $5.3 billion of the payout to whether TikTok and YouTube adopt similar safety rules, forcing an industry-wide overhaul rather than penalizing just one app.5 Reasons to Be AngryPaid out over 10 years, the settlement amounts to roughly 10 days of Meta's annual profit, meaning Mark Zuckerberg's financial empire remains virtually unscathed.Meta's $17 billion child-safety settlement is the biggest tech payout ever—or 3x what it paid to acquihire a 28-year-old AI superstarTo put it in perspective, the $17.1 billion number is a little more than three times the roughly $5 billion personal stake that Alexandr Wang held in Scale AI, a data-labeling company that supplies the human-annotated training data AI models are built on. Last year, Meta paid $14.3 billion for a 49% stake in the company and brought in Wang to lead its AI efforts of its new Superintelligence Labs, reporting directly to Mark Zuckerberg.Meta legally denies all wrongdoing, dodging true legal accountability for intentionally engineering addictive, mentally harmful features.The agreement alters user interface features and screen time, but leaves Meta's underlying data-harvesting business model completely untouched.Critical safeguards—like switching off algorithmic feeds—are opt-in settings rather than permanent defaults, shifting enforcement onto parents.Meta only pays 70% ($12.7 billion) upfront; the remaining $5.3 billion is contingent on competitors settling on identical terms, giving Meta a potential financial discount if rivals refuse. Worst headline of the week: Meta's $17.1 billion settlement will be over 12-times larger than the second largest big tech privacy settlement in the past four yearsMeta's $18 billion settlement leaves out the child protections New Mexico already won at trial, its Attorney General says: including a direct ban on romantic and sexualized AI chatbot interactions with minors and stronger safeguards against adults targeting kids in private messagesMM: Settlement gapsAge assurance:Meta may elect to use one or more Proprietary Age Assurance Methods. In such event, Meta shall not benefit from the presumption of compliance set forth in Section II.A.3.a. Additionally, Meta will maintain continuous oversight of any Proprietary Age Assurance Method sufficient to ensure that the method is functioning as intended.Tax deductibleThe Settling States shall cause to be completed and timely filed a Form 1098-F with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) that identifies not less than 50% of the amounts paid to the Settling States as compensatory restitution and remediation within the meaning of 26 U.S.C. § 162(f)(2)(A)THEY BUNDLED CAMBRIDGE ANALYTICA INTO THE SETTLEMENT$459m of the $17bn is the “Cambridge payout” - they can now put that behind them tooIs there a reason not to literally take Meta all the way? Why settle at all! Midterm elections? TAKE EVERYTHING! Meanwhile, while you settle this: Meta's creepy smart glasses are part of a much bigger plan“At the same time, Meta is using the content generated across its ecosystem to support Mark Zuckerberg's vision of a pervasive, AI-driven future. Zuckerberg's 2026 manifesto describes a world where personal AI agents will do your bidding. But building those systems requires more than conventional AI models. It also requires enormous amounts of data about human behavior, much of it generated and shared through Instagram, Facebook, and other Meta apps, or captured through hardware such as phones, smart glasses, and EMG Neural Band devices.”“We become “algorithm chow,” feeding the models intended to realize Zuckerberg's vision.”'We Know We Got This Wrong': Target Apologises and Pulls 'Offensive' Halloween Costume After Racist BacklashAn apology from us: We pulled an offensive Halloween costume that should never have been part of our assortment. It is no longer for sale. As a company, we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry. We know this is especially hurtful for our Black guests, team members and partners. Removing the costume is an important first step, and the company is looking closely at how this happened and what needs to change to ensure this won't happen again.Target Statement on Offensive Halloween Costume: As a company, we know we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry. The costume is offensive and should never have been part of our assortment. It is no longer available for sale. We know this is especially hurtful for our Black guests, team members and partners. Removing the costume is an important first step, and the company is looking closely at how this happened and what needs to change to ensure this won't happen again.The statement comes directly from Target's Corporate Communications department speaking on behalf of the entire enterprise, rather than a single individual like the CEO or Board Chair. Corporate apologies are deliberately released without a human signature for several strategic and legal reasons:Legal Personhood: Legally under U.S. law, Target Corporation is treated as a single legal entity (often called "corporate personhood"). It can sign contracts, hold liability, and issue official statements as an institution rather than as individual people.Leaving executive names off the statement prevents media coverage from focusing on a specific person (e.g., "CEO Brian Cornell Apologizes"). It keeps the focus on the company's operational changes and prevents individual leaders from becoming personal lightning rods for public backlash.These statements are rarely drafted by an executive. They are heavily scrubbed by legal counsel, crisis PR managers, and corporate strategy teams. Attaching a CEO's signature to a text engineered by a dozen lawyers and communications staff can actually feel less authentic internally.Phrasing the apology around "we" and "the company" establishes institutional accountability. It signals that the failure occurred in corporate vetting systems, not just from one bad decision-maker.In January 2025, Target Corporation announced the termination of its REACH initiative and restructuring of its Supplier Diversity program, marking one of the largest corporate DEI rollbacks in recent history. This decision has triggered public backlash, legal scrutiny, and investor uncertainty.Callaway Golf CEO apologizes after Good Good ad showing male golfer shoving woman sparks backlashCallaway Golf CEO Chip Brewer on Tuesday apologized for an advertisement that sparked an online backlash for its depiction of a male golfer shoving a female golfer to the ground when she attempts to use his driver."That approval should never have happened. Mistakes were made, and we are taking the matter very seriously," Brewer wrote on Tuesday. "I want to make it clear that we sincerely apologize for the video." Callaway released a statement Thursday explaining its reasoning behind ending the brand partnership: "Over the last several days, we have reflected deeply on the hurt and disappointment caused by the video we reposted. We heard from individuals who shared personal experiences related to violence against women, and their stories were powerful reminders that this issue touches the lives of far too many people. Unequivocally, violence against women is unacceptable and should never be trivialized, normalized, or used as entertainment.""In this instance, our content review process was not comprehensive enough …We have taken appropriate internal corrective actions and significantly strengthened our approval procedures to help ensure this does not happen again."The brand added that it would donate $1 million to organizations that aim to "prevent violence against women, provide resources to survivors, and advance education and awareness efforts."The online video ad, which was released online and has since been pulled, sparked criticism for depicting violence against women, while some consumers said they planned to stop buying products made by Callaway.Brewer said the ad, created by Good Good Golf, was released last week to promote a co-branded driver and had been approved by Callaway before the spot was posted online. The ad featured Good Good co-founder Garrett Clark telling Alexis Miestowski, a former Division I female golfer, in a menacing voice, "Do not touch my new driver," after he shoves her to the ground.Good Good is an American sports YouTube channel and company based in Frisco, Texas. Founded in 2020 by Garrett Clark, Stephen Castaneda, CEO Matt Kendrick, and Matt Scharff.Owner: Scoreboard ventures: co-founders Nahid Giga and Brian DickLead Investor: Creator Sports Capital — a firm co-founded by former YouTube executive Benjamin Grubbs and investment executive Brian Kabot.Good Good's CEO went nuclear on Callaway after the brand cut ties over an ad scandal"Interesting that @CallawayGolf asks us to make an ad then approves it then asks us to take the fall then drops us in a coordinated media blitz and covers it up by giving a million dollars away thinking everyone will be ok with it," Matt Kendrick wrote in a post on X.The ad fallout has had major repercussions for Good Good's business beyond the loss of its Callaway partnership. Dick's Sporting Goods yanked Good Good products from shelves, and the golf group pulled out as a title sponsor for a PGA Tour event in the fall. The reverberation has spread to the Golf Channel, which scrapped the upcoming season of its reality golf series "Big Break," whose grand prize was entry into the PGA Tour event that Good Good was supposed to have sponsored.FFA:14% have merit2 women! (combined 6% influence)Director Thomas Dundon 56% influence and 10% sharesDirector Nominee Skills Matrix includes “Golf Enthusiast” (9/9)Consumer Products Experience: 5/9Bill Gates Warns Humanity About AI: ‘We Do Not Have the Luxury of Moving Slowly'Bill Gates fears world leaders are unprepared for 3 major AI risks: ‘Stunted' child development; emboldened criminals; and vanishing jobs for Gen Z Bill Gates Issues Stark AI Warning: 'There Is No Plan' for What Comes NextWhat did he say?Gates warns AI will either be the greatest equalizer ever created or the worst source of global injustice, claiming world leaders are underprepared for the social upheaval ahead.He proposes that governments legally set aside "human-reserved" job categories—similar to protected nature reserves—for roles requiring human empathy and connection, such as healthcare and teaching.To offset tax policies that encourage replacing humans, Gates suggests taxing AI processing "tokens" and physical robots to fund worker retraining and stronger safety nets.He categorizes AI's biggest risks into three buckets: permanent job loss, empowering bad actors to launch cyber and biological attacks, and eroding child development.Gates calls for an international AI regulatory agency—modeled after global aviation and nuclear inspection agreements—requiring tight cooperation between the U.S. and China.He claims tech industry executives are downplaying catastrophic AI threats to public safety because there is too much money on the line.Gates warns that agreeable AI companions risk becoming addictive to young people while weakening independent critical thinking.‘We have a limited window': 116 companies, entities sign on to major AI cyber defense pushOpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, Advanced Micro Devices and more than 100 other companies and entities signed a letter on Thursday calling on businesses and policymakers to prioritize cybersecurity and “act decisively” to bolster defenses in the age of artificial intelligence.“We have a limited window to strengthen cyber defenses,” the letter said9% female CEOs:Accenture: Julie Sweet (Chair/CEO)AMD: Dr. Lisa Su (Chair/CEO)Citi: Jane FraserClearly AI: Emily Choi-Greene (Co-founder)Equinix: Adaire Fox-MartinFIS: Stephanie Ferris General Motors: Mary Barra (Chair/CEO)Lumen Technologies: Kate JohnsonNationwide Building Society: Dame Debbie CrosbieOracle: Safra CatzRunSybil: Ariel Herbert-Voss (Co-founder)TrendAI (Trend Micro): Eva Chen (Co-founder)Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: X Users Post Flock CEO's Address and Photos of His Home After He Says Americans Must 'Compromise' on PrivacyDR: Young People Hate AI CEOs So Passionately That It's Almost Hard to BelieveCNBC survey asked over 1,000 US adults aged between 18 and 34 “who do you trust to act responsibly on AI?”Palantir CEO Alex Karp 81 percent “don't trust”Peter Thiel 79% “don't trust”Mark Zuckerberg 71% “don't trust”Elon Musk 70% “don't trust”Sam Altman 69% “don't trust”Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella 65% “don't trust”fared the best — albeit with a pitiful 35 percent “trust” score.DR: Jeff Bezos ordered to reinstate fired Black opinion writer at Washington Post over Charlie Kirk reactionThe ruling Thursday said the newspaper did not have sufficient cause to terminate Karen Attiah, who at the time was the last Black full-time member of the Post's opinion desk. The arbitrator, Sarah Miller Espinosa, also ordered the Post to award Attiah full back pay and lost benefits.After Kirk's killing, Attiah, the founding global opinion editor for the Post and the newspaper's only Black female opinion writer, made several posts to her Bluesky account.Attiah was emailed a termination letter on Sept. 11, accusing her of “gross misconduct.”“Your public comments on social media regarding the death of Charlie Kirk violate the Post's social media policies, harm the integrity of our organization, and potentially endanger the physical safety of our staff,” the letter read.MM: Flock CEO Says Americans Must 'Compromise' on Privacy; Then His Own Home Address Leaked Online DRMM: Starbucks Drops Drink Powder That Enveloped Baristas in Clouds of DustAssholiest of the Week (MM):Meta Settlement and AI earth destruction that has normalized what would have been horrific news, but now we shrug and re-elect the boards - SPEED ROUND! The anti woke: Black Wealth Will Be 4 Times Lower Than Whites By 2050 - SHOULD CAREMen: Real men don't bike: How cars became the symbol of American manhood - DON'T CARECowards: Deloitte to Pay $21.5 Million to End DOJ Fraud Investigation Over DEI Policies - SHOULD CAREEpstein: Ex-Barclays boss denies having sex with woman dressed as Snow White after Epstein emails - SHOULD CAREEpstein adjacent: Elon Musk's xAI used child porn to train Grok models, lawsuit says - SHOULD CAREPay committees: CEOs earn 614 times more than workers at US's 100 lowest-paying corporations - SHOULD CAREClimate change: Study blames fossil fuel emissions for significant loss of American West's water - SHOULD CAREActual death: Turn Around and Don't Look': Amazon Accused of Letting Worker Die in Warehouse Amid 'Corporate Greed' Claims - SHOULD CAREThe anti labor: Disney celebrates blockbuster 2026 by kicking employees' spouses off healthcare plans - SHOULD CAREThe anti homeless: This Palantir Billionaire's Passion Project is Criminalizing Homelessness - SHOULD CAREOther social media companies: TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle Justice Department children's privacy case - DON'T CARE“The lawsuit, related to compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, was filed by the Biden administration's DOJ in 2024”Headliniest of the WeekDR: Elon Musk's former right-hand man at X will give you 30 minutes of business advice for $15,000MM: BoringTrump Claims Junk Food Is 'Good' and Gym 'Boring' After Doctors Warn He Is 'Playing With Fire'Elon Musk Says He's Not Warren Buffett's ‘Biggest Fan' And Finds His Way of Getting Rich ‘Super Boring' — ‘Does Anybody Want That Job?'MM: What is a 'meat proxy'? The new term for coworkers who blindly share AI outputWho Won the Week?DR: Futurism writer Frank Landymore for this headline: Bill Gates Announces That He Is the First Person Ever to Be Concerned About the Effects of AI after Bill said, “I am in a state of shock that I'm sort of the first one saying, ‘This is crazy. This is insane.'”MM: Watches:Sam Altman's love of watches is getting memed 'Lord of the Rings' styleDespite having a net worth of $400 million, Kevin O'Leary still shops at Walmart for $29 jeans: ‘I'm always looking for a great deal'The picture in the article is him wearing not one, but TWO $15k Rolex watches, one on each wrist - the message: guy who buys jeans JUST LIKE YOU has multiple Rolexes - you should get one too!PredictionsDR: I spend $15,000 for business advice from Elon Musk's former right-hand man at X and he tells me a really clever way to save $15,000MM: French Canadiens, after getting the CEO of Air Canada fired and killing Trump trade talks, decide to make the United States a new Canadian province called New Quebec where French is the only legal language and renames Lake Superior “Lake French Superior”

Are you a high-performing senior director, marketer, or brand strategist operating at the pinnacle of international luxury or management consulting, yet feeling an unshakeable urge to redirect your elite corporate execution into your own independent assets?   In this transparent guest conversation, host Billy Keels sits down with Katrina Logie, an international community strategist, startup mentor, and the visionary founder of Be Athletes. Katrina breaks down her professional trajectory, navigating high-stakes marketing, retail, and operational divisions across legendary brands like Christie's Fine Art, Cartier, and Bain & Company. Discover how an international stint working the Olympic Games shattered her conditioning regarding "institutional security" and traditional career timelines. Learn how to navigate family skepticism when stepping off the standard corporate path, leverage your enterprise strategy reps to serve startup networks, and implement a calculated "athlete's mindset" to construct powerful professional choices entirely on your own terms.  

The watch market has changed. Hype has faded, buyers have become more selective, and collectors are starting to separate watches with lasting significance from watches that simply benefited from momentum.Chris looks at the Rolex Daytona, Rolex Sky-Dweller, Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711, and Audemars Piguet 16202 to explain why certain luxury watches continue attracting serious collectors even after the hype disappears.The question isn't what's trending today. It's what collectors will still want years from now.If you're looking to buy, sell, trade, consign, or source a luxury watch, contact the Warrior Time team for a second opinion before making your next move.OUR CHRONO24 STORE: https://www.chrono24.com/dealer/warriortime/*Reach out to us and include the words "WT YouTube" to get a free appraisal.*

Today on Valentine In The Morning: What is the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in public? Our listeners call in and share crazy stories! Plus, is there a luxury item that's overrated? From skincare to Louis Vuitton bags, we discuss things that people think they need, until they actually spend the money on it. Listen live every weekday from 5-10am Pacific: https://www.iheart.com/live/1043-myfm-173/Website: 1043myfm.com/valentineInstagram: @ValentineInTheMorningFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/valentineinthemorningTikTok: @ValentineInTheMorningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nursing home care in the U.S. can run families $10,000 a month, a cost Medicare won't pay for. When Anna de la Cruz's parents both developed dementia around the same time, her family split into two paths: a Medicaid ‘spend down' in the U.S. for her mom, and a move to a memory care facility in Mexico for her dad.Anna De La Cruz writes a newsletter about caregiving called Gen Xandwich. Laura Silverstein is a senior care manager with Silver and Sage Consulting NW. Wendy Jane Carrell, a care advocate, runs Wellness Shepherd. To find a care manager near you, try searching the Aging Life Care Association.This episode was produced by Zoe Azulay.Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus.And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com.Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our FAQ at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nursing home care in the U.S. can run families $10,000 a month, a cost Medicare won't pay for. When Anna de la Cruz's parents both developed dementia around the same time, her family split into two paths: a Medicaid ‘spend down' in the U.S. for her mom, and a move to a memory care facility in Mexico for her dad.Anna De La Cruz writes a newsletter about caregiving called Gen Xandwich. Laura Silverstein is a senior care manager with Silver and Sage Consulting NW. Wendy Jane Carrell, a care advocate, runs Wellness Shepherd. To find a care manager near you, try searching the Aging Life Care Association.This episode was produced by Zoe Azulay.Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus.And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ironically, the only people without phones seem to be rich and famous. Artists shouldn't be doom scrolling their comments, but why are people leaving hate comments for anyone?! Let's discuss!

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Nursing home care in the U.S. can run families $10,000 a month, a cost Medicare won't pay for. When Anna de la Cruz's parents both developed dementia around the same time, her family split into two paths: a Medicaid ‘spend down' in the U.S. for her mom, and a move to a memory care facility in Mexico for her dad.Anna De La Cruz writes a newsletter about caregiving called Gen Xandwich. Laura Silverstein is a senior care manager with Silver and Sage Consulting NW. Wendy Jane Carrell, a care advocate, runs Wellness Shepherd. To find a care manager near you, try searching the Aging Life Care Association.This episode was produced by Zoe Azulay.Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus.And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to Our Tique Talks Sponsors:Travel Collection - Connect and learn more about TC's DMCsSmeuse Studio - Strategic branding and website design for travel advisorsWhat changes when you stop trying to appeal to everyone and start building a brand designed to attract the clients you actually want? Vanessa Cromer had already spent years building a successful travel business when she decided to go all in on luxury branding. She elevated her imagery, tightened her messaging, and became much more intentional about what she was putting in front of potential clients. And people started paying attention. Suddenly, luxury clients were reaching out, brands and magazines were taking her more seriously, speaking opportunities were landing in her inbox, and she had the confidence to turn down business that no longer fit where she was headed. In this episode, Vanessa shares what shifted when she stopped trying to market everything she could book and started building a brand around the business she truly wanted. If your current brand doesn't reflect the level of client you're trying to attract, this conversation might make you rethink what you're putting out there!About Vanessa Kromer:Award-winning luxury travel advisor, Italy specialist, publisher of Maison Voyage Magazine, and creator of The Private Edit. For more than 16 years, Vanessa has designed unforgettable journeys across Europe and beyond, blending insider expertise, trusted relationships, and personalized service to create seamless, one-of-a-kind travel experiences for discerning travelers.theelegantexplorers.cominstagram.com/vanessakromermmvToday we will cover:(04:00) From a “hot mess” brand to finding her niche(08:10) The post-COVID shift toward Europe and Italy(14:00) Going all in on her travel business; investing in branding and professional photography(17:25) Creating a client experience that matches your branding(24:20) Advice for newer travel advisors; why your brand should speak to your dream clientNICHE is Tique's membership community for travel advisors who want support refining their business, strengthening their positioning, and learning alongside other advisors who are serious about growth. Vanessa is a member herself, and many of the strategies discussed in this episode are the kinds of conversations happening inside the community. Learn more and Pick Your Membership Tier → NICHE COMMUNITYFOLLOW ALONG ON INSTAGRAM @TiqueHQ

Some purchases make you look wealthy. Others actually help you become wealthy.In this episode, I share three luxury items that I believe are wildly overpriced—and why I'd rather invest that money into buying more freedom.Here's what we cover:

Luxury isn't about spending more. It's about noticing more.In this episode, Brittany sits down with Neen James, leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and author of Exceptional Experiences, to rethink what “luxury” really means—and why any business, at any price point, can make customers feel seen, heard, and valued.Neen shares why she believes luxury is about moments, not money, and how the smallest details can often create the biggest impact. She walks us through her Experience Elevation Model and its five luxury levers, designed to help brands capture attention, create connection, and ultimately turn customers into advocates.They also explore the importance of systemized thoughtfulness: creating repeatable systems that empower every team member to deliver an elevated experience, rather than leaving those moments to chance.Whether you're running a five-person business or leading a team of 50,000, this conversation is a reminder that you don't need a luxury budget to create an experience that feels luxurious. You just need to pay attention to the moments that matter.You'll learn:Why luxury is a mindset, not a price pointHow to make customers feel seen, heard, and valuedLow cost, high impact examples from hotels, real estate professionals, and moreHow to systemize thoughtfulness across an organizationNeen's five-part Experience Elevation ModelWhy consistency matters across every customer touchpointThe power of turning ordinary interactions into “champagne moments”How exceptional experiences turn customers into advocates—and superfansListen to the conversation with Joey Coleman. Learn more about Neen James on her website.Buy her book “Exceptional Experiences” on Amazon.--------------------------------About Brittany Brittany Hodak is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and customer experience speaker who helps businesses turn customers into superfans. She's delivered keynotes to hundreds of organizations around the world, including American Express, Benihana, and Keller Williams. Her trademark SUPER Model™ framework has empowered teams in every industry to transform customer apathy into advocacy. Enjoying the show? Subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with someone who wants to create more superfans.Subscribe to Brittany's biweekly newsletterFollow Brittany on LinkedIn and InstagramGrab a copy of Creating Superfans on Amazon

Swiss watchmaking's most compelling momentum may be coming from its independents. These small maisons pairing centuries of technical discipline with remarkably personal creative vision. One Swiss luxury manufacture that has repeatedly shown how an independent spirit can challenge the conventions of high horology is the 180-year-old Ulysse Nardin. Scott Kerr speaks to Francois-Xavier "FX" Hotier, president of Ulysse Nardin Americas, about the modern appeal of independent watchmaking, why direct relationships with collectors define a true independent brand, and how younger, more informed collectors are reshaping luxury watch demand. He also talks about how Ulysse Nardin regaining independence from Kering helped strengthen its collector appeal and why its groundbreaking Freak collection remains the brand's “laboratory on the wrist.” Plus:  Why UN watches resonates with AI- and tech-driven wealth creatorsFeaturing: Francois-Xavier Hotier, President of Ulysse Nardin Americas (ulysse-nardin.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout: The Luxury Item is the leading podcast on the business of luxury, and an important resource for global industry decision makers who want to stay one step ahead. Listen to insightful conversations with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands as they share the latest trends, insights, and strategies that are helping them forge a strong path forward.Let me know what you think of the show. Email me at scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!

The Peabody just opened a luxury hotel inside The Peabody. Doug Browne, President of Peabody Hotels & Resorts, joins me on No Vacancy to explain the thinking behind the new Pembroke Club. The hotel takes an already premium experience, creates an even higher #Luxury tier and gives guests who want more service a reason to pay for it. The Pembroke Club team starts working with guests before they arrive, coordinates their arrival and stays involved through departure. The Peabody doesn't simply charge more — it adds enough value to justify the rate. That's a smart #Hotel business idea, especially for established luxury properties looking for new revenue without changing the entire operation. And yes, because this is The Peabody, Doug and I also end up talking ducks and expensive booze. See why this hotel-within-a-hotel strategy gives #Hospitality leaders something worth thinking about. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from #NoVacancyNews? Text HOTEL to 66866.

Bigger properties bring bigger groups, longer sales cycles, and guests who expect concierge-level service before they even ask... We cover pricing without a comp set, protecting a one-of-a-kind property, and why direct bookings matter even more once a single reservation hits five figures: Why a $30,000 reservation almost never gets instant-booked? What group organizers expect before they even ask? Why PriceLabs and market comps don't work on luxury properties? The real cost of a 3% credit card fee on a five-figure booking? Why a 20-bedroom turnover is nothing like a 1-bedroom turnover?   If this episode helped, subscribe and leave us an honest review. Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShortTermRentalRiches Grab your free management eBook: https://strriches.com/#tools-resources Looking to earn more with your property (without the headaches)? Chat with our expert management team: https://strriches.com/management-services/  

Ann Berry is joined by Taylor Lauber, CEO of Shift4, to discuss how the company grew from processing payments for small businesses to powering transactions across restaurants, hotels and stadiums. They also delve into Shift4's approach to AI, its acquisition strategy and why investors have grown more skeptical of the payments sector. 00:00 Taylor Lauber, CEO of Shift4, joins01:16 Shift4's origin story03:49 Building the restaurant technology suite06:19 Shift4's verticals07:29 Revenue split08:58 Competing with Toast and other point-of-sale players12:33 Tax-free shopping and Middle East travel disruption15:18 Global Blue acquisition and international expansion17:29 Shift4's AI investment strategy20:54 The "Jack and Coke problem" and proprietary data23:53 Discussing Shift4's stock28:24 Outro and upcoming episodes After Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew. For more go to https://www.afterearnings.com Follow UsX: https://twitter.com/AfterEarningsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AfterEarningsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterearnings_/ Reach OutEmail: afterearnings@morningbrew.com $FOUR

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More money does not automatically mean more freedom.If your business owns every hour of your day, you have simply traded one demanding job for another.In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why true wealth is measured by autonomy—and how entrepreneurs can use revenue to buy back their time instead of constantly upgrading their lifestyle.Luxury can look like success.But if maintaining that lifestyle forces you to accept bad clients, work every weekend, and sacrifice control of your schedule, the cost is higher than it appears.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why autonomy can be a better measure of wealth than material possessions• How lifestyle inflation can quietly trap entrepreneurs in more work• Why profits should be used to hire, automate, and build leverage• How recurring revenue and strong systems can create greater control over your calendarThe truth is simple:Your business should serve your life.Use the money to buy back your hours.Hire the right people.Automate what can be automated.Build systems that allow the company to operate without demanding your constant presence.The ultimate flex is not what you own.It is owning your time.Your Network is your NETWORTH!Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you:www.CashSwipe.comFREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com

On this week's Glossy Podcast, international fashion reporter Zofia Zwieglinska joins senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi to explain who Mike Ashley is, why the Harvey Nichols deal matters and how Frasers is gaining influence across the fashion industry.

Changing up our habits this week by recording during the day as we adjust to a new schedule. In other words, we had to trade in our Manhattans for tea. In this episode, Jeff finally finds his magnolia scent, and we go through the discover set from Le PÈRE. Spoiler alert: We love it! We also rattle off what we've been wearing as we deal with the 100 degree weather here in Texas. Oh, and then The Game. Shout-outs to Lisa, Holly, Joseph, Tracy, and Brady.Scents Mentioned In This Episode:Le jardinier by Ānti / Apocalypstick by Mad et Len / 1ER by le PÈRE / Rêve d'Ossian by Oriza L Legrand / Jean Vetiver by le PÈRE / Eau Rose by Diptyque / Afters by le PÈRE / Oeilleres by Roberto Greco / Oui Monsieur by le PÈRE / Psychédélique by Jovoy Paris / Musc Ravageur by Frédéric Malle / Tempo by Diptyque / Mellow Yellow by Astrophil & Stella / Sketch by Maison Violet / Cuir Mauresque by Serge Lutens / Heliotrope by Perfumer H / Amber Kiso by DS & Durga / Comète by Chanel / Vocation Musk by Dalegerard / Carine by Carine Roitfeld / Rising Sun by Rite of Way / Aurélien and Forgive Me by Carine Roitfeld / Fumabat by Couteau de Poche / Daim Blond and Tubereuse Criminelle by Serge Lutens / Duro by Nasomatto / Cuir Velours by Naomi Goodsir / Fleur de Peau by Diptyque / L'Astre by Le Galion / Ganymede by Marc-Antoine Barrois / Les Cahiers Secrets by Jouissance / Arbolé by Hiram Green / Praying Manthus by Strange Harvest / Moss by Perfumer H / Nobile by GucciThe Game:Bois Flotte by Chambre52 / Antinous by Ānti / Deneuve by Catherine Deneuve / Enlevement au Serail by Parfums MDCI / Hori Hori by Strange Harvest / Rose With Insect by Perfumer H(00:00) - - Intro (09:25) - - Le PÈRE Discovery Set (23:27) - - Scents of The Week (36:50) - - The Game Please feel free to email us at hello@fragraphilia.com - Send us questions, comments, or recommendations. We can be found on TikTok and Instagram @fragraphilia

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Money can get you started.But purpose is what keeps you moving when the journey gets difficult.In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why entrepreneurs need a mission bigger than money if they want to survive the setbacks, pressure, and uncertainty that come with building something meaningful.Luxury goals can create temporary motivation.But when business gets difficult, material rewards alone may not be enough to keep you fighting.A deeper purpose gives the work meaning when the results are not immediate.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why money can motivate you initially but struggle to sustain you long term• How connecting your work to family and legacy creates stronger endurance• Why a clear mission helps you push through difficult seasons• How purpose-driven founders can outlast competitors focused only on short-term rewardsThe truth is simple:You need to know what you are fighting for.Define the mission.Connect your daily work to something bigger than yourself.Remember the people whose lives can change because you refused to quit.When your purpose is stronger than the pressure, setbacks become obstacles instead of reasons to stop.Build for the mission.Let the money become the byproduct.Your Network is your NETWORTH!Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you:www.CashSwipe.comFREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com

Buying your first luxury watch is exciting, but it's also where many people make their biggest mistake. The problem usually isn't the watch itself. It's the reason they bought it. In this video, Chris explains why so many first-time buyers end up selling or trading their watch within months, despite doing plenty of research beforehand. If you're considering your first Rolex, Omega, Tudor, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, or another luxury watch, this conversation may save you from an expensive regret.If you're buying, selling, trading, consigning, sourcing, servicing, or repairing a luxury watch and you'd like a second opinion before making a decision, we're always happy to help.

Show notes:This week I'm joined by Lee Clubb Sansom, CEO of Sarah Haywood's luxury wedding and party planning business, to talk about what goes on behind the glamour of the industry. Lee has had a fascinating career, starting in retail at just 15 before working in premium brands including Ted Baker, AllSaints, Selfridges and Harrods. He then moved into the luxury floral world with McQueens Flowers before joining Sarah Haywood four years ago. Lee's career journey has given him a brilliant perspective on what it takes to build and run a successful wedding business.We get into the reality of working in luxury weddings, and it isn't always quite as glamorous as Instagram makes it look! Lee shares why staying humble is so important, why your suppliers and event partners should be treated as clients too, and what separates the people who build long careers in the wedding industry from those who disappear after a few years.Time stamps:00:13 - Introduction to Becca Pountney03:13 - Transitioning Careers in the Wedding Industry15:40 - Transitioning to Employee Ownership20:40 - Understanding the Reality of Event Planning27:51 - Navigating Relationships in Event Planning37:55 - Navigating Follow-Up Emails in Professional Relationships52:32 - The Importance of Professionalism in Business

In today's episode of The Quiz, we're testing your knowledge on everything from famous urban monikers to historic operatic compositions. Can you answer these? Wartime Speeches: Following the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously declared that December 7th, 1941 would live forever in a specific way. Can you complete his quote? Subway Systems: Underground rapid transit transformed how Americans travel through cities, but do you know which metropolis launched the nation's very first subway system? Luxury Brands: Brand Finance compiles annual valuations of global fashion powerhouses. Do you know which luxury house earned a spot among the world's top ten apparel brands? Play. Share. Listen, with Emmy award-winning actress, Drea de Matteo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreign policy through in-depth commentary and interviews. Wednesday evenings you can listen to the audio version of The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid the Chief Reporter of Rebel News. Sheila brings a western sensibility to Canadian news. With one foot in the oil patch and one foot in agriculture, Sheila challenges mainstream media narratives and stands up for Albertans. If you want to watch the video versions of these podcasts, make sure to begin your free RebelNewsPlus trial by subscribing at http://www.RebelNewsPlus.com

In a design landscape increasingly defined by shifting economics and digital replication, designer and entrepreneur Kyle Bunting is rewriting the playbook on brand longevity. Sitting down with podcast host Josh Cooperman, Bunting shared how a service-first philosophy and a dramatic expansion of materiality have transformed his company from a niche luxury hide specialist into a diversified design empire.

The RealReal CEO Rati Levesque joins Bloomberg's Dani Burger to explain why resale prices are increasingly shaping what shoppers buy new, with more than 80% of Gen Z and millennial customers checking secondhand values first. She also reveals which unexpected fashion pieces are appreciating, and why AI still can’t fully replace human luxury authenticators.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick and Kyle recap the week in Heathcliff! We also discuss beards, ice cream, and the cast of Stranger Things! Send us feedback on twitter @HeathcliffRecap or send us an email at HeathcliffRecap@gmail.com! Our theme song is Heathcliff's Meat Song by Louie Zong! Check him out at louiezong.com. Comics featured in the episode: August 1, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/08/01 August 3, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/08/03 August 4, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/08/04 August 5, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/08/05 August 6, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/08/06 August 7, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/08/07 August 8, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/08/08 August 10, 2026: https://www.gocomics.com/heathcliff/2026/08/10

This new crop of ultra luxury cruise lines is fascinating, not just because many of them are associated with well known hotel brands, but because they’re appealing to a newer, younger demographic; one that might not have cruised -- or thought about cruising. What’s the appeal for them? In this episode, host Rebecca Tobin and cruise editor Teri West talk with Christina Schlegel, the owner of Bluetail Travel, and Paul Tumposky, the chief revenue officer of Fora Travel, a about the appeal of lines like Four Seasons Yachts, Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection and Explora Journeys and the new pathways they’re opening up in cruising. Summer Series This episode is part of our annual Summer Series, where we feature some of our favorite recent Folo by Travel Weekly discussions. This episode was recorded May 29 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Travel Insured International https://www.travelinsured.com Related links: New luxury lines are connecting with a new generation of cruisers https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/New-luxury-lines-connecting-new-generation-of-cruisers Orient Express’ first ship evokes the glamour of a bygone era https://www.travelweekly.com/Luxury-Travel/Orient-Express-Corinthian-preview Aman at Sea opens for charter and group bookings https://www.travelweekly.com/Luxury-Travel/Amangati-opens-for-charter-event-sales On the Record: Four Seasons Yachts’ CEO Ben Trodd https://www.travelweekly.com/On-The-Record/Ben-Trodd-Four-Seasons-Yachts Ritz-Carlton luxury with ‘less is more’ touches on its first ship https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Ritz-Carlton-luxury-with-less-is-more-touches-on-Evrima Bluetail Travel: https://www.bluetailtravel.com Fora Travel: https://www.foratravel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's ev.news Briefly for Friday 14 August 2026, only todays headlines and nothing else, in just 4 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the ev.news Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/evnewsGLOBAL EV SALES RISE, BUT CHINA RETREATSGlobal EV sales hit 1.85 million in July 2026, up 9% year on year but down 10% on June, with China falling 5% to around 980,000 even as NEVs took a record 60.4% of its new vehicle sales and NEV passenger exports jumped 147.8% to 540,000. Europe rose 33% to 450,000 and other markets 97% to 280,000, while North America fell 27% to 140,000 as the US decline widened beyond 30%.ULTIUM CELLS TO RESTART OHIO OUTPUTUltium Cells restarts battery-cell production next week at its Warren, Ohio plant after a seven-month shutdown blamed on falling EV demand and the cancelled $7,500 federal tax credit. The GM–LG joint venture site makes large-format NCMA pouch cells with over 45GWh annual capacity for nearly all GM EVs, and expects headcount to reach 1,400 after cutting roughly 1,330 jobs at closure.VOLKSWAGEN OPENS ID.3 NEO UK ORDERSVolkswagen opened UK orders for the ID.3 Neo on 13 August 2026 from £33,080, or £31,580 after the Government's £1,500 Electric Car Grant, with 50, 58 and 79 kWh batteries giving up to 390 miles and DC charging from 100 kW to 183 kW. The revised hatchback gains new LED headlights, an illuminated badge, the return of physical buttons and rotary controls, a new Innovision system with an in-car app shop, and a 3.6 kW V2L adapter.TESLA PLANS 124-STALL SUPERCHARGER IN SOUTHERN SAN FRANCISCOTesla filed plans on 26 May 2026 for a 124-stall Supercharger at 75 Waterloo Street in southern San Francisco, one of the largest globally and unusual for sitting inside a city rather than beside a highway. The site draws entirely from the grid with no solar canopies or Megapack storage, and includes a 416-square-foot building with two restrooms, vending machines and water fountains open 24 hours.CHARGING FAILURES HIT SIX-YEAR LOWPublic charging failures fell to 12% in the second quarter from 14% a year earlier and 19% in 2023 and 2024, the lowest in the six-year history of JD Power's study, which credited faster chargers and larger destination-style sites. Ionna led DC fast-charger satisfaction on 807 out of 1,000, ahead of Mercedes-Benz on 797, Rivian on 755 and Tesla on 701, against a segment average of 666.CHINESE CAR MAKERS BUILD IN AFRICAChinese car makers are opening African factories to absorb domestic overcapacity and sidestep European and North American trade barriers, with Chery buying Nissan's Rosslyn plant near Pretoria in July and BAIC and Great Wall already operating on the continent. South Africa, Morocco, Kenya, Ethiopia and Ghana are drawing investment through rebates, tax breaks and import bans on fossil-fuel cars, though weak grids, thin charging infrastructure and policy uncertainty still deter long-term commitment.GAC ADDS 44KWH AION UT WITH 320KM (199 MILES) WLTP RANGE IN LATE 2026GAC will add a 44kWh lithium iron phosphate entry version of the Aion UT with an estimated 320km (199 miles) WLTP range, priced under AUD$30,000 before on-road costs. It sits below the 60kWh Premium and Luxury at AUD$31,990 and AUD$35,990, answering cheaper rivals such as BYD's AUD$23,990 Atto 1 Essential and Geely's AUD$26,490 EX2 Complete.HONGQI TO ENTER AUSTRALIA IN 2027Hongqi will launch in Australia under the HQ name in January 2027 via Sydney distributor Greentech, starting with the E-HS9 large three-row electric SUV. Entry cars use a 99kWh NMC battery for 465km (289 miles) WLTP and higher trims a 120kWh pack for 515km (320 miles), with six- or seven-seat layouts and twin 16.2-inch displays, but no announced pricing.XCHARGE POWERS ELECTRIC AIRPORT FIRE ENGINEXCharge North America has deployed a 400-kW ultra-fast charger at Dallas Love Field Airport to serve Dallas Fire-Rescue's Rosenbauer Panther 6×6 Electric, billed as the world's first fully electric aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle. The airport handles almost 18 million passengers a year, and XCharge argues electrification reduces the logistical and environmental risks of moving and storing liquid fuel around aircraft operations.One flag: the GAC headline says late 2026, but the copy says "late next year" — from an August 2026 dateline those are a year apart. Worth resolving before publication.

He's your friendly neighborhood, Spider-Rich! THIS WEEK ON THE SHOW: Rich VS Tarantula! 2nd DATE UPDATE! Luxury letdowns! Johnjay's social media mistake! WAR of the ROSES + SOmuchMORE!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Door dasher sends Rover a nude photo. Colorado woman can't lower AC during heat wave. Luxury million yacht sinks days after being delivered to new owner. Sex toy shuts down rush hour traffic in DC. NYC couple finds stranger lounging in apartment. Will Smith's co-star defends Oscars slap. Charlie's girlfriend called off work for her Dog's birthday. Carmen Angelo has a secret second job. Jeffrey is going to try and drive his broken car to Akron.

On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen talk with Fast Company senior writer Ainsley Harris about the water brand Loonen and the rise of consumer safety as a status symbol. Then, Fast Company senior staff writer Jeff Beer interviews Dhar Mann about building an audience and how he ended up as the NFL's honorary chief kindness officer.  To read Ainsley's reporting, go to: https://www.fastcompany.com/91565959/loonen-and-the-rise-of-consumer-safety-as-status-symbol  For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to fastcompany.com/news

Welcome to a special episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show where I'm calling B.S. on the idea that you have to spend big to feel rich. I've spent 30+ years inside the finances of genuinely wealthy families, survived cancer twice, and trust me—feeling rich has nothing to do with your bank balance and everything to do with how you show up for your life. In this episode, I'm sharing the 6 little luxuries that cost absolutely $0 but make you feel wealthy every single day. No fluffy self-care clichés here—just the good stuff that actually changes your life.I'll show you how the world's wealthiest guard their real treasures, the one boundary that cost me a $700 monthly client (and why I'd do it all over again), and a daily practice with my dogs that beats any luxury watch. If you're ready to stop waiting for someday and start feeling rich now, you're in the right place.IN TODAY'S EPISODE, I COVER:The secret luxury wealthy people protect even more than their moneyHow blocking your calendar transforms your life—without spending a dimeWhy “no” is the most profitable luxury no one's talking aboutThe truth about vibrancy, health, and why later costs more than you thinkThe daily gratitude hack that flips your mindset from scarcity to abundanceReady to ditch comparison, reclaim your time, and start living rich today? Hit play and let's build your real money machine—one free luxury at a time.RECOMMENDED EPISODES FOR YOUIf you liked this episode, click here to enjoy these and more:https://melabraham.com/show/When Does Investment Income Finally Beat Your Day JobI'm Politely Begging You To Get Good with MoneyEvery Financial Trap Middle Class People Fall Into ExplainedRich People Don't Buy Luxury...They Buy These 8 ThingsPsychology of Families Who Stay Rich For GenerationsRECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU If you liked this video, you'll love these ones:When Does Investment Income Finally Beat Your Day Job: https://youtu.be/bRyW3hxzRac I'm Politely Begging You To Get Good with Money: https://youtu.be/tEJ89xF2ZZ0 Every Financial Trap Middle Class People Fall Into Explained: https://youtu.be/kn5nCbd5FOU Rich People Don't Buy Luxury...They Buy These 8 Things: https://youtu.be/clc7oX7VJUQ Psychology of Families Who Stay Rich For Generations: https://youtu.be/phB_2VcYPbA ORDER MY NEW USA TODAY BESTSELLING BOOK:Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder For You Than You Did For It!The key to building the life you desire and deserve is to build your Money Machine-a powerful system designed to generate income that's no longer tied to your work or efforts. This step-by-step guide goes beyond the general idea of personal finance and wealth creation and reveals the holistic approach to transforming your relationship with money to allow you to enjoy financial freedom and peace of mind.Part money philosophy, part money mindset, part strategy, and part tactical action, these powerful frameworks will show you how to build your money machine.When you do you'll also get over $1100 in wealth resources & bonuses for FREE! TAKE THE CONSTRAINT SCORE DIAGNOSTIC™:Take the free Constraint Score Diagnostic and discover what's really holding you back. In less than two minutes, you'll identify your primary constraint and get a personalized roadmap to reclaim bandwidth, reduce overwhelm, and move forward with greater clarity at http://TheConstraintScore.com

What is a luxury you spent money on that turned out to be a huge letdown?

August 12, 2016. Night two of three at the Air Canada Centre. The rare record is "In Violet Light", and four fans who were in the building take jD back.Friday, August 12, 2016. The Air Canada Centre, night two of three - the middle child of the Toronto stand, the night Patrick calls the forgotten one. Which is a strange thing to call a show Steve ranks, out of the 32 Hip shows he saw, as the best one. Not the biggest. Not the saddest. The best.Ten years to the day, jD sits down with four fans who were in the building - Brian from Buffalo, Steve from Toronto, Patrick from Newmarket, and Katrusia from Hamilton. (He was there too. He'll get into that another time.)Brian opens with something he says he has never told anyone - not on the Hipbase, not even his wife. He heard the rumour about Gord months before the announcement, and spent that winter connecting dots he did not want to connect. Katrusia heard the news on CBC, which felt fitting. Patrick read the email in a newsroom, surrounded by people who suddenly had to cover the story he was living.The ticket tales alone are worth the price of admission (which, for this panel, was face value across the board - a point of pride). A friend in House of Blues accounting. A table in the Air Canada Club. Steve watching night one from the gondola - a bird's eye view of a bird's eye view - and securing his night two seat from a location he is brave enough to name on the record. So there's that.Then the set list. 'Courage' into 'Locked in the Trunk of a Car' into 'Eldorado' to open. 'Membership', the white whale, finally landed for two of the four. 'Throwing Off Glass', live, in 2016. 'What Blue' making its case as the best of the final stretch. 'Grace, Too' carrying more weight than anyone was ready for. And 'Ahead by a Century' to close - a strange choice until it wasn't, with every person in the building on their feet, singing every word.The panel follows the thread to August 20th - two bottles of wine and a laptop in a Buffalo living room, a three-hour detour to stand alone under the Bobcaygeon sign, pizza in residence and pints at the Brass in Kingston - and lands where this series keeps landing. You never regret the shows you see. You regret the ones you miss.(Also, one of these panelists played a living-room concert for a baby who has not arrived yet, and the first song was 'Wheat Kings'. You'll hear it.)THE PANEL• Brian from Buffalo - 54 Hip shows, a "Phantom Power" diehard, and a teacher who crossed the border for this band for years. 'Membership' was the last "Phantom Power" song he had never heard live. Not anymore.• Steve from Toronto - 32 Hip shows, engaged that Canada Day, and proof that "In Violet Light" belongs to Kingston in the summer of 2002. He calls this the best Hip show he ever saw.• Patrick from Newmarket - five of the final six shows, every ticket at face value, a journalist brain that deletes nothing, and a 25-year chase for 'The Luxury' that ended on night one of this stand.• Katrusia from Hamilton - a deadhead family (buy and sell for face only), four shows on this tour, and a 2009 wedding themed to 'That Night in Toronto'. She got 'Bobcaygeon' at this one, standing next to the man she married.SOURCESSet list for August 12, 2016 at the Air Canada Centre - source: setlist.fm.SIT IN THE THIRD CHAIRThe finale of Yer Hipstories: Reflections From The Final Tour films inside the Bathhouse in Bath, Ontario on August 20, 2026 at 1:00 pm - ten years to the day since Kingston. There are three fan chairs, and one of them could be yours. Email jd@tthpods.com by August 15 with your name, email, phone number, whether you can make it to Bath, and a one-minute video on why it should be you. Travel is on you. The chair is on jD.GEDFEST TORONTOSaturday, October 17, 2026 at the Horseshoe Tavern, with Grace, 2. Raising money for Campfire Circle and the Murphy Family Fund in Precision Medicine in Pancreatic Cancer. Tickets: facebook.com/GEDfestYYZTHE GATHERING IN KINGSTONAugust 20 to 23, 2026, alongside Forever Hip - a mixer at the Merchant Pub, Choir! Choir! Choir! in Springer Market Square, a listening party for "The Tragically Hip Live, July 22 - August 20, 2016", a Long Time Running screening, and a farewell brunch at Morrison's. Email jd@tthpods.com to get on the list.Thanks to Brian, Steve, Patrick, and Katrusia, because without them, there's not a show. Next stop: Toronto Night 3 - the night the concourse became a puddle.MORE FROM THE TOURWinnipeg: https://redcircle.com/shows/a01e8de3-1a04-4a44-ab9c-8fc6e3cb7474/ep/bf776e9a-c431-41bc-b605-f73fff1155d3Calgary Night 2: https://redcircle.com/shows/a01e8de3-1a04-4a44-ab9c-8fc6e3cb7474/ep/98943c27-bdae-4f56-84d4-a57754be7719SUPPORT THE WORKThe tip jar: buymeacoffee.com/tthtop40Web: home.tthpods.com | Facebook: community.tthpods.com | Instagram: @tthpods | YouTube: youtube.com/@tthpods | Newsletter: subscribe.tthpods.com | Email: jd@tthpods.com#TheTragicallyHip #GordDownie #ManMachinePoem #InVioletLight #HipFans #TTHPodsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Watch Us On YouTube! Announcing a new, ongoing benefit for annual subscribers of our Slack community. Annual subscribers receive a free Points Path Alerts subscription OR a 30% discount on Points Path Pro. Airline lounge access keeps getting more expensive—and Ed and Richard are wondering who is actually paying these prices. This week on Miles To Go, they break down American Airlines' latest Admirals Club changes, including higher membership prices and a revamped Executive Card. With individual lounge membership now costing hundreds of dollars and family access climbing even higher, the guys debate whether the airline credit card is now the only logical way to buy into the ecosystem. That leads to a broader discussion about whether airport lounges deserve as much weight as they get when travelers evaluate premium credit cards. Crowding, long lines, limited space, and inconsistent food all make Ed question how much real value lounge access adds. Richard also shares a surprise about JetBlue Mint: even on an expensive transcontinental Mint ticket, lounge access still isn't included unless you're flying transatlantic. Then the conversation shifts to a brand-new luxury resort cancellation controversy, where a well-known YouTuber arrived only to find his reservation had been canceled at the last minute. Finally, Richard gives an update on his Frontier GoWild Pass—and admits that, despite owning it, he still hasn't actually managed to use it. Get hydrated like Ed in Vegas with Nuun If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/ ✈️ What We Cover in This Episode ✈️ American Airlines raises lounge prices Admirals Club membership gets more expensive Family access can cost up to four figures Why the Executive Card may be the better path ✈️ AA Executive Card changes Higher annual fee Vacation credits Lyft credit increase AAdvantage Hotels earning More Loyalty Point opportunities ✈️ Are airport lounges overrated? Crowding at Centurion and Chase lounges Limited usefulness at your home airport Why lounge access may not justify a premium annual fee ✈️ JetBlue Mint's missing lounge perk Transcontinental Mint still doesn't include lounge access Discounted paid entry instead Why Ed and Richard find the policy surprising ✈️ A luxury hotel opening controversy A reservation canceled the night before arrival Whether a hotel should cancel a reviewer's stay Why opening-week hotel reviews can be misleading ✈️ Should you stay at a hotel right after it opens? Operational growing pains Incomplete facilities Why both Ed and Richard prefer to wait ✈️ Frontier GoWild Pass update Richard still hasn't used it Limited availability Why it may work better for retirees, students, or flexible travelers ⏱️ Episode 449 Timestamps 0:48 – Vegas heat, travel week setup, and getting started 2:39 – American Airlines raises Admirals Club pricing 6:38 – AA Executive Card changes and whether it's worth $695 10:38 – Are airport lounges really worth premium-card annual fees? 12:20 – JetBlue Mint still doesn't include lounge access on transcon flights 14:06 – M2G passes 9,000 YouTube subscribers 16:53 – Luxury resort cancels a YouTuber's reservation at the last minute 19:42 – Is reviewing a hotel during opening week actually useful? 21:53 – Frontier launches another GoWild Pass offer 22:34 – Richard's GoWild Pass update: has he used it yet?

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In this episode, Paula Avenaim, Broker & Real Estate Expert at Baird & Warner, discusses the housing trends shaping Chicago and Florida, from new construction and luxury demand to shifting buyer preferences and inventory challenges.