Podcast appearances and mentions of Phil Knight

This week we look at “Dynamic Duos” - those rare ad agency/client relationships that resulted in some of the most famous advertising of all time. We'll examine the relationship between Nike founder Phil Knight and his ad agency creative director Dan Wieden, Apple's Steve Jobs and Creative Director Lee Clow, tempermental winery owner Julio Gallo and his legendary creative director and tough guy, Hal Riney, and we'll tell the story of the creative director who created a Hall of Fame campaign around the fact his client looked like a chicken. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode podcast kali ini kita bedah buku “Shoe Dog” oleh Phil Knight (co-founder Nike), yang dimana di dalamnya terdapat kisah hidup Phil dan alasan ia merubah hidup menjadi lebih sehat

This week, we rattled the trunk of a large tree to dislodge and catch Matt Herbert and Connor Archbold.  A pair of possum* players turning brand tracking upside down, Matt and Connor are co-founders of Ritson-backed startup, Tracksuit. The duo are dead set on making it easier and cheaper for marketers to track their brand health, demonstrate return on marketing spend, and answer the all important question, "Is what we're doing working?". Go press play and unleash a mega catch of informative marsupials, including; getting brand tracking into boardrooms, knowing your brand's ‘job to be done', picking the fruit vs watering the tree, future demand, how CMOs should talk to to CFOs, the cookie-pocalypse, velcro buttons, the future of Tracksuit, playing possum, and more. ///// Follow Matt, Connor, and Tracksuit on LinkedIn.  Check out the Tracksuit website too. *A proper Kiwi drinking game. To play possum, you climb a tree (along with your case of beer) and drink until you fall out of the tree. First person to fall out of the tree loses. Timestamps (01:57) - Quick fire questions and who's a strong budgie smuggler fan (02:58) - Matt's first jobs, working in radio and getting into the world of startups  (06:18) - Connor's beginnings as a corporate lawyer and reconnecting with Matt  (07:47) - The hypothesis that started Tracksuit  (10:15) - Making brand tracking more accessible (16:14) - Knowing your ‘jobs to be done' as a brand (21:09) - Brand building as future demand  (22:48) - How the CMO should talk to the CFO (24:40) - The future of Tracksuit  (27:44) - Listener questions, velcro buttons and playing possum  (35:58) - 4 pertinent posers  Matt and Connor's book recommendations are:  Travels with Charley: In Search of America by John Steinbeck  Future Demand by James Hurman  Shoe Dog by Phil Knight /////

This episode of Books for Men is a short recap of all the episodes from August '23. It was a solid month with two nonfiction books and one work of fiction. I also get on the soapbox about life for a minute or two—wah, wah. Listen for more!If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting the podcast. Any of the three things below will help provide awareness for the initiative—inspiring (more) men to read and bringing together men who do. (Ladies, of course, you're always welcome!)Share with a friend or on social mediaSubscribe or follow on your favorite podcast platformLeave a rating or reviewVisit BooksforMen.org to sign up for the Books for Men newsletter, a monthly round-up of every episode with full book and author info, all the best quotes, and newsletter-only book recommendations!If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting the podcast. Any of the three things below will help provide awareness for the initiative—inspiring (more) men to read and bringing together men who do. (Ladies, of course, you're always welcome!)Share with a friend or on social mediaSubscribe or follow on your favorite podcast platformLeave a rating or reviewVisit BooksforMen.org to sign up for the Books for Men newsletter, a monthly round-up of every episode with full book and author info, all the best quotes, and newsletter-only book recommendations!

Chapter 1 What's the Shoe Dog about"Shoe Dog" is a memoir written by Phil Knight, the co-founder and former CEO of Nike. The book was published in 2016 and offers an inside look at the early years of Nike and the challenges and triumphs that Knight and his team faced while building the company. It covers the story of how Phil Knight transformed his passion for running and his determination to create high-quality athletic footwear into a global brand. "Shoe Dog" provides insights into the entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the struggles, sacrifices, and lessons learned along the way.Chapter 2 Is Shoe Dog A Good BookAccording to reddit comments on Shoe Dog, "Shoe Dog" by Phil Knight is generally well-regarded and has received positive reviews from readers. It is a memoir written by the co-founder and former CEO of Nike, offering insights into his entrepreneurial journey and the challenges he faced in building one of the world's most recognizable brands. Many readers find it inspiring, engaging, and informative about the business and sports industry. Ultimately, whether you will enjoy the book depends on your personal interests and reading preferences.Chapter 3 Shoe Dog AbstractIn this article, we dive into the captivating story presented in Phil Knight's memoir, "Shoe Dog." This book chronicles the incredible journey of Nike's founder and highlights the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned along the way. Join us as we explore the key moments and insights from Knight's entrepreneurial adventure, offering a glimpse into the world behind one of the most iconic brands of our time.Chapter 4 Author of the Shoe Dog Phil Knight is an American businessman and philanthropist, best known as the co-founder and former CEO of Nike, Inc. He was born on February 24, 1938, in Portland, Oregon. Knight attended the University of Oregon, where he ran track under renowned coach Bill Bowerman. It was during his time at the university that Knight developed a passion for running shoes. In 1964, Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman founded Blue Ribbon Sports, which later became Nike. Initially, they started by importing and distributing Japanese athletic shoes under the Blue Ribbon Sports brand. Eventually, they transitioned to designing and manufacturing their own footwear, which led to the creation of Nike's iconic Swoosh logo. Under Knight's leadership, Nike grew rapidly and became one of the world's largest sports apparel and footwear companies. He played a crucial role in building relationships with athletes, sponsoring sports teams and events, and utilizing innovative marketing strategies to promote the brand globally. Today, Nike is recognized as a leading company in the athletic industry. Aside from his contributions to Nike, Knight has also been involved in various philanthropic activities. In 2002, he and his wife established the Knight Foundation, which supports education, community development, and environmental conservation. Knight has donated substantial amounts to his alma mater, the University of Oregon, and other charitable causes. Overall, Phil Knight's entrepreneurial vision and dedication have made a significant impact on the sportswear industry. His legacy continues to influence not only the success of Nike but also the way sports apparel and branding are approached in the modern business world.Chapter 5 Shoe Dog Meaning & Theme1. What does Shoe...

Delve into the story of Kenny Farr, the Oregon Football Equipment Administrator, and his role in crafting iconic on-field uniforms, serving as the cultural linchpin in the football program, and his unique interactions with Nike icon Phil Knight. Join us as we explore the behind-the-scenes world of football aesthetics and the connections that drive the game's pulse.

This episode of Books for Men features Shoe Dog by Phil Knight. A memoir from the creator of Nike spanning eighteen years from the seed idea in 1962, all the way to 1980, the year the company went public. It sort of reads like a first-person novel. Listen for more!If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting the podcast. Any of the three things below will help provide awareness for the initiative—inspiring (more) men to read and bringing together men who do. (Ladies, of course, you're always welcome!)Share with a friend or on social mediaSubscribe or follow on your favorite podcast platformLeave a rating or reviewVisit BooksforMen.org to sign up for the Books for Men newsletter, a monthly round-up of every episode with full book and author info, all the best quotes, and newsletter-only book recommendations!

Puck and Ashley discuss the latest article out on the L.A. Times, Inside The PAC-12 Collapse: Four Surprising Moments That Crushed the Conference. Phil Knight reportedly loved the Apple deal, but yet didn't sign, John Canzano and Jon Wilner have different views on who caused the downfall of the PAC-12, was it Oregon or UW. We play audio from Vice President and Athletic Director, Scott Barnes who was on w/ Canzano regarding the downfall of the Pacific Conference. We play audio messages from listeners, and we close the hour with tweet of the day.

Patrick Donley (@JPatrickDonley) sits down with Mitchell Baldridge to chat about his thesis of buying a business, buying real estate, employing tax strategies, enjoying the cash flow, and paying little to nothing in taxes. You'll also learn in more detail about the tax benefits of owning a small business, why a cost segregation study makes sense, what it has been like launching several new companies, and how Twitter has accelerated his career by decades.Mitchell Baldridge is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner with vast experience in corporate accounting, business advisory, and financial planning. His passion is building lifelong relationships with business owners to help them thrive. He founded Baldridge Financial in 2014 to realize his dream of helping business owners achieve their financial goals.He's also involved in several other businesses including Better Bookkeeping, RE Cost Seg, and Tax Credit Hunter. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro02:40 - What Mitchell's thesis is for wealth and tax optimization.04:48 - What a Real Estate Professional is.06:39 - What the tax benefits of owning a small business are.09:50 - What the different retirement plans are that solopreneurs can take advantage of.12:40 - What is qualified business income?14:55 - Why it is important to stay current on the tax codes.15:36 - What are the benefits of cost segregation?29:30 - How Mitchell teamed up with Nick Huber and what their competitive advantages are.32:06 - How Mitchell got Better Bookkeeping started.44:02 - Why the distribution Twitter provides has been so critical to his success.49:42 - What lessons he learned from Sam Zell.51:41 - What are the two questions he asks before pursuing an opportunity?59:01 - How he would spend $1000 if he was starting a new business.*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESThe Everything Guide to House Hacking by Robert Leonard.Smart Friends podcast.Related Episode: Listen to REI173: The Power of Cost Segregation w/ Yonah Weiss or watch the video here.The Goal by Eliyahu Goldratt.The Power Broker by Robert Caro.Kevin Kelly's 1000 True Fans.The General Ledger newsletter.The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson.Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara.Shoe Dog by Phil Knight.Scaling Up Compensation by Verne Harnish.Who Is Michael Ovitz? by Michael Ovitz.Confessions of an Advertising Man by David Ogilvy.Better Bookkeeping.Cost Segregation - https://recostseg.com.NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our Millennial Investing Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try Robert's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.P.S The Investor's Podcast Network is excited to launch a subreddit devoted to our fans in discussing financial markets, stock picks, questions for our hosts, and much more! Join our subreddit r/TheInvestorsPodcast today!SPONSORSGet a FREE audiobook from Audible.Be confident that you'll be small businessing at your best with support designed to help you reach your goals. Book an appointment with a TD Small Business Specialist today.Return to the all-access world of the rich and powerful. Don't miss new episodes of Billions streaming August 11th on the Paramount Plus with Showtime plan.Get a customized solution for all of your KPIs in one efficient system with one source of truth. Download NetSuite's popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance for free.Learn from the world's best minds - anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace with Masterclass. Get 15% off an annual membership today.Make investing in Short Term Rentals aka Air-BNBs simple, passive, and profitable with Techvestor. Listeners of Millennial Investing get better terms by just mentioning "Millennial Investing!" Sign up and book your call with their Investor Relations Team to get started today.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.Connect with Patrick: Twitter Connect with Mitchell: Twitter | WebsiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

​U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden was a guest on this week's episode on Straight Talk to discuss the challenges facing Oregon, including his work on federal legislation to respond to wildfires and combat the spread of fentanyl, as well as his efforts to expand rural broadband internet access and boost opportunities for farmers in Eastern Oregon. Wyden also discussed how he expects the federal C.H.I.P.S. Act to boost Oregon's semiconductor industry, his efforts to bring a WNBA team to Portland and the future of the Trail Blazers without franchise superstar Damian Lillard. He also talked about the ongoing saga of the franchise's ownership and Nike co-founder Phil Knight's repeated — and so far, unsuccessful — offers to buy the team. Wyden said his top priority has been to avoid a scenario where the team gets purchased and then moved out of Oregon, like what happened to the former Seattle SuperSonics.  "I've been very vigilant in terms of watching the process for dealing with Paul Allen's estate, staying in touch with the league," he said. "I just want Oregonians to know that as long as I'm the state's senior senator, we are not going to see a fiasco like what happened in Seattle."

On today's show, UPS workers in San Francisco talk to WorkWeek Radio about their contract issues. On the Green & Red podcast: Summertime rolls, it's too damn hot and the bosses are ripping us off! Bob and Scott riff and rant on strikes galore. Then on Labor Radio on KBOO FM, Michael is joined by his mother Ruth Bennett to discuss the WGA strike. On the ILO Future of Work podcast: Does AI threaten decent work? And in our final segment The Radical Songbook host Michael Funke makes the most of his chance to ask Nike founder Phil Knight about child labor. Please help us build sonic solidarity by clicking on the share button below. Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country, part of the national Labor Radio Podcast Network of shows focusing on working people's issues and concerns. #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @labormedianow @PodcastGreenRed @kboo @ilo Edited by Patrick Dixon, produced by Chris Garlock; social media guru Mr. Harold Phillips.

Pac-12 fans were (softly) watching yesterday's board meeting in the Mountain West to see if any news came about regarding San Diego State and their membership. In typical Pac-12 fashion, nothing became public after the scheduled meeting on Monday. On today's episode of Locked On Pac-12, Spencer McLaughlin asks (and poses answers) to a "big question" that the defending champs have to answer: What happens if Cam Rising isn't able to play all 12 regular season games healthy for Utah this year? The Pac-12 media deal's short term and long term future remain uncertain, with a lurking possibility of an unknown entity (group or person) swooping in to be involved. Spencer discusses how, if at all, long time Oregon booster Phil Knight could come into play. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Terms and conditions apply. eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get 20% off Manscaped and enjoy free shipping with our exclusive code: BWPOD. Make a splash this summer with our friends at MANSCAPED™! Simply visit https://bit.ly/MANSCAPEDBWPOD20 and use code BWPOD at checkout.Get 15% off your Sneak Energy Starter Pack with code BWPSNEAK15 at https://bit.ly/SneakStarterPackBWExperience the world of Lovehoney and explore a variety of exciting offerings. Click the link in the description to unlock exclusive opportunities and discover more with Lovehoney. Don't miss out—start your journey today! https://bit.ly/LOVEHONEYBWHey, isn't it strange how simple things like disruptions can sometimes lead to the most hilarious unscripted moments? That's what happened tonight. One moment we're deep-diving into Phil Knight's Shoe Dog and Jordan's Air Jordan experience, the next we're laughing out loud over missing jokes because of a weather-related Wi-Fi hiccup. And believe me, you'll want to hear our unique perspective on the fantasy film Excalibur.Ever wondered about social grooming, men's fashion, and people-scaping? Well, we've got your back. We're exploring these topics and more, including some juicy home video headlines. We're spilling the beans on Don Granger's interview on 50 Miles per Hour, the Beverly Hills Cop series, and our take on the Sandra Bullock's iconic movie, Speed. Oh, and we're even touching upon the rumor mill surrounding Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck, and the much-anticipated Deadpool 3. Stay with us as we dig into the legacy of Orion Pictures and the trials they faced while making Excalibur. From an amusing anecdote about American tourists mistaking a movie set for Stonehenge to dissecting Helen Mirren's representation of Morgana LaFayne. We're going deep into film exploration, comparing characters and analyzing performances. Wrapping up with our favorite staff picks and a heartwarming listener comment, this episode has more twists and turns than a Sherlock Holmes novel. And to top it all, we'll bring you into a lively conversation where we create our own movie and discuss Jordan's idea of a female Phantom of the Opera. It's fun, it's insightful - you won't want to miss it!Support the show

En este episodio César Tánchez junto a Mario López Salguero, nos comparten algunos de los principales aprendizajes del libro escrito por Phil Knight, magnate multimillonario y fundador de la empresa Nike, espero te lo disfrutes. Para más recursos visita www.CesarTanchez.com

What I learned from reading Michael Jordan: The Life by Roland Lazenby.---Join Founders AMAMembers of Founders AMA can:-Email me your questions directly (you get a private email address in the confirmation email) -Promote your company to other members by including a link to your website with you question -Unlock 27 Ask Me Anything (AMA) episodes immediately-Listen to new Ask Me Anything (AMA) episodes every week ---(5:07) His competence was exceeded only by his confidence.(5:58) He worked at the game, and if he wasn't good at something, he had the motivation to be the best at it.(6:33) It seemed that he discovered the secret quite early in his competitive life: the more pressure he heaped on himself, the greater his ability to rise to the occasion.(14:06) At each step along his path, others would express amazement at how hard he competed. At every level, he was driven as if he were pursuing something that others couldn't see.(16:10) Whenever I was working out and got tired and figured I ought to stop, I'd close my eyes and see that list in the locker room without my name on it, and that got me going again.(19:29) Jordan could sense immediately that he had something the others didn't.(59:53) The Jordan Rules succeeded against the Bulls so well that they became textbook for guarding athletic scorers. The scheme helped Detroit win two NBA championships, but it also helped in the long run, by forcing Jordan to find an answer. "I think that 'Jordan Rules' defense, as much as anything else, played a part in the making of Michael Jordan," Tex Winter said.(1:16:35) Jordan had been surprised to learn how lazy many of his Olympic teammates were about practice, how they were deceiving themselves about what the game required.(1:19:56) I have always liked practice and I hate to miss it. When you miss that one day, you feel like you missed a lot. You take extra work to make up for that one day. I've always been a practice player. I believe in it.(1:29:47) Jordan presented a singleness of purpose that was hard to dent.----Join Founders AMAMembers of Founders AMA can:-Email me your questions directly (you get a private email address in the confirmation email) -Promote your company to other members by including a link to your website with you question -Unlock 27 Ask Me Anything (AMA) episodes immediately-Listen to new Ask Me Anything (AMA) episodes every week ----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested, so my poor wallet suffers.” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

Poverty in America sounds like an oxymoron. It just doesn't seem to fit together. Why must there always be a class of people in our country that doesn't have enough? During this week's episode of Food First Michigan, hosts Dr. Phil Knight and Gerry Brisson examine this question.

Today's Best of Features: (00:00-12:10) – Danny Lopez, Vice President for External Affairs and Corporate Communications for Pacers Sports & Entertainment, joins Scott Agness and Jimmy Cook on the Fan Midday Show to explain the decision of the Saturday night festivities on All-Star weekend to be at Lucas Oil Stadium, why they decided to list the ticket prices for the festivities at a reasonable cost, what they want people to do All-Star weekend, and reveals the date in which fans can start purchasing tickets. (12:10-29:06) – Rafael Barlowe of NBA Big Board joins Scott and Jimmy on the Fan Midday Show to highlight what he's heard over the last 24-48 hours pertaining to what Charlotte and Portland will do tomorrow night, which prospect he really likes to join the Pacers roster with the seventh pick, how to access the Thompson twins, some players that he likes at the end of the first round for the Pacers, and if there is enough value in the back end of the first round for Indiana to package 26 and 29 to move up in the middle of the first round. (29:06-47:55) – Rose Garden Report's Sean Highkin joins the Fan Midday Show with Scott Agness and Jimmy Cook to explain the situation the Portland Trail Blazers are in with Damian Lillard, what the future hold for Anfernee Simons if Brandon Miller isn't available for the Blazers if they keep the third overall pick, and how likely it is that Nike owner Phil Knight purchases the franchise in the near future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25:10) – The Fan Midday Show opens on a Wednesday with Jimmy Cook and Scott Agness by breaking down some of the prospects that are in the being mocked to the Indiana Pacers at seven, why they believe Indiana should be in position to be fifth or sixth in the eastern conference standings, examine the situations that the Portland Trail Blazers and Charlotte Hornets are in right now with the second and third picks, and why it doesn't seem likely that the Pacers will go get O.G. Anunoby.   (25:10-43:17) – Danny Lopez, Vice President for External Affairs and Corporate Communications for Pacers Sports & Entertainment, joins Scott Agness and Jimmy Cook on the Fan Midday Show to explain the decision of the Saturday night festivities on All-Star weekend to be at Lucas Oil Stadium, why they decided to list the ticket prices for the festivities at a reasonable cost, what they want people to do All-Star weekend, and reveals the date in which fans can start purchasing tickets. (43:17-46:42) – We close out the first hour of the show with Scott and Jimmy debating if Trayce Jackson-Davis and other prospects that fall into a wide range of outcomes should attend the NBA Draft in person tomorrow night.    (46:42-1:11:32) – Rafael Barlowe of NBA Big Board joins Scott and Jimmy on the Fan Midday Show to highlight what he's heard over the last 24-48 hours pertaining to what Charlotte and Portland will do tomorrow night, which prospect he really likes to join the Pacers roster with the seventh pick, how to access the Thompson twins, some players that he likes at the end of the first round for the Pacers, and if there is enough value in the back end of the first round for Indiana to package 26 and 29 to move up in the middle of the first round. (1:11:32-1:31:17) – As we wrapped up the previous segment, there was news from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that the Indiana Pacers have traded a pair of their picks with the Denver Nuggets. Scott breaks down what it all means for both sides and Jimmy shares his confusion with Kevin Pritchard's move.         (1:31:17-1:37:31) – The one o'clock hour concludes with Scott and Jimmy going through some of the prospects that are available in the range of the 40th pick for the Pacers. Additionally, they touch on how the prospects that came to Indianapolis to workout for the Pacers were excited to potentially play with Tyrese Haliburton. (1:41:25-2:05:38) – Rose Garden Report's Sean Highkin joins the Fan Midday Show with Scott Agness and Jimmy Cook to explain the situation the Portland Trail Blazers are in with Damian Lillard, what the future hold for Anfernee Simons if Brandon Miller isn't available for the Blazers if they keep the third overall pick, and how likely it is that Nike owner Phil Knight purchases the franchise in the near future. (2:05:38-2:19:45) – As more details come out of the Pacers/Nuggets trade earlier in the show, Scott changes his mind on the trade knowing which first round pick it could be the Nuggets are sending the Pacers. Additionally, they discuss which prospect they like the most for the seventh pick and where the best fit is for Trayce Jackson-Davis. (2:19:45-2:26:32) – We close out today's show with the JCook Plays of the Day, Eddie sharing play he likes tonight in MLB, and Scott making his official pick as to who the Pacers will select seventh overall tomorrow night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this TruVue podcast movie review, we share our shocking review of the movie Air starring Ben Afleck and Matt Damon. If you're curious about whether or not to watch the movie Air, be sure to listen to our spoiler-filled review! We reveal whether or not the movie is worth watching, and give you a rundown of all the major plot points. The movie explores how Nike's basketball shoe division was struggling in 1984 due to low sales, and how the company's Marketing VP Rob Strasser and CEO Phil Knight tasked basketball talent scout Sonny Vaccaro to find a new spokesperson for their shoes. Although they considered third draft pick Michael Jordan off limits due to his preference for Adidas and Converse, Vaccaro convinced them that Jordan was a generational talent, and that Nike should pursue him and try to convince Jordan to sign with Nike. If you're a fan of Ben Afleck or Matt Damon, then you'll want to listen to our review before deciding whether or not to watch the movie. In the end, we give you a recommendation on whether or not to watch Air! Subscribe to “TruVue Podcast” wherever you listen to podcasts and follow along on social media. We bring the barbershop to the box office. https://www.truvuepodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1pjd6ck05z6ud&utm_content=f50nca1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068470732382&mibextid=LQQJ4d Twitter: https://twitter.com/truvue_ TruVueSocial@gmail.com  

This week, Candice Kumai joins us to talk about her book, Spirited. You might have experienced the heavy weight of past mistakes. Rest assured — those moments are now behind you. Regardless of your actions, people will always be ready to pass judgment. That is why true success lies not in seeking external validation or conforming to societal norms. As we mature and gain wisdom, we learn to make choices that align with our authentic selves.Do you often find yourself stuck on the hamster wheel of toxic relationships, unfulfilling jobs, or harmful friendships? It's time to reevaluate our relationships, jobs, and friendships.Let's break free from these patterns today.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Understand the importance of finding safe spaces and supportive relationships.Find out how letting go of fear and judgment can lead to personal growth.Learn to discern between misinformation and real expertise.Episode Highlights:[02:58] The Power of Manifestation[05:27] Belonging and Past Childhood Trauma[10:47] Creating a Safe Space in Your Environment[17:28] The Right Fit Will Come Along[24:18] Overcoming Fear and Judgment[29:10] Why You Got Started in the First Place[37:44] Trees Shedding Leaves[39:58] Journey That is Both Beautiful and Awful[43:12] The Real Experts[50:30] How Candice Feels Radically LovedResources:Want to learn more from Candice? Check out the previous episode we did with her! Episode 150: Living a Life with Purpose: https://radicallyloved.libsyn.com/episode-150-candice-kumai-and-living-a-life-with-purposeSpirited by Candice Kumai (free on Audible): https://audible.com/spiritedThe teachings of:Eckhart Tolle: https://eckharttolle.com/Thich Nhat Hanh: https://plumvillage.org/thich-nhat-hanh/Michael A. Singer: https://untetheredsoul.com/Dr. Wayne Dyer: https://www.drwaynedyer.com/Shoe Dog by Phil Knight: https://www.amazon.com/Shoe-Dog-Phil-Knight/dp/1508211809Steve Jobs' biography by Walter Isaacson: https://www.amazon.com/Steve-Jobs-Walter-Isaacson/dp/1451648537Tim Ferriss' podcast advice: https://tim.blog/podcast/Quotes by Mother Teresa: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/7969043-mother-teresa-s-anyway-poem-people-are-often-unreasonable-illogical-andConnect with Candice:Website: https://candicekumai.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicekumaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/CandiceKumaiInstagram: https://instagram.com/CandiceKumaiTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candicekumaiYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/candicekumaiRadically Loved is now part of the iHeartMedia Podcasts: https://www.iheartmedia.com/podcastsEmail us your topic at info@radicallyloved.com. Don't forget to add the subject Wisdom Wednesday topic!Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies at https://www.radicallyloved.com/free-stuff!FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at https://www.radicallyloved.com/episode-show-notes, and I'll send it right away!Stay updated!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/Twitter: https:twitter.com/rosieacostaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosieTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacostaThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5250338/advertisement

زندگینامه فیل نایت، کارآفرین آمریکایی و موسس برند مشهور ورزشی نایکیخلاصه کتاب کتاب کفش بازShoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nikeنویسنده: فیل نایت | Phil Knight• ناشر: آتیسا | مترجم: لیلا اسکندریگوینده و متن: مهدی بهمنیتدوین: رضا بهمنیطراح پوستر: کورش عنبریاسپانسر: برند فوراور | خرید محصولات با 20% تخفیف: t.me/+-i6JblbCbKhjOTk0توییتر کتاب جیبی: Twitter.com/ketabJibiتلگرام کتاب جیبی: T.me/KetabJibiPodcastاینستاگرام کتاب جیبی: Instagram.com/KetabJibiPodcastحمایت مالی: KetabJibiPodcast.ir/donateاسپانسر کتاب جیبی شوید: Yun.ir/Sponsor

I'm third-generation in the shoe business. My (maternal) grandfather owned a shoe store in East St. Louis in the 1930s and worked the rest of his career at Brown Shoe Co. in St. Louis in import/export. My father was a traveling shoe salesman for Brown. In 1976, when I was 15, he left Brown to move to Eugene to help start Osaga Shoe Co. as its vice president of apparel. I graduated from South Eugene High School in 1979, and began my first “tour of duty” with the University of Oregon that fall. I was pursuing a degree in mathematics but finding it to be not the career I wanted so I took off a year, which turned into six. During that time I worked for the Eugene Family YMCA and ultimately became its public relations director. I also got married and we decided it was time for me to return to the UO to earn a bachelor's degree in journalism, which I did in 1989. My first job out of college was, ironically, back in St. Louis at public relations agency Fleishman-Hillard, where I was assigned to the Valvoline account. This entailed, among other responsibilities, handling the communications for Joe Amato, a top-fuel drag racer. Joe was really nice, and he actually won the NHRA Top Fuel title in 1990, but doing PR for motorsports didn't exactly thrill me. But my event experience, combined with my communications skills honed at the YMCA and Fleishman-Hillard, made me uniquely qualified for a newly created position within Nike. The first Niketown had opened in Portland in 1990 and a second Niketown in Chicago followed in July 1992. During the next two years, I managed dozens of events in both the Portland and Chicago stores, then added in the grand openings and events at Niketowns Orange County and Atlanta. Working so closely with athletes and Nike Sports Marketing, I realized that Nike needed a sports information department to handle the athletes, their bios and their appearances on behalf of Nike, so I pitched the idea to my boss and was told “go do it.” I put together a proposal to create the Department of Nike Archives, which I dubbed “DNA.” It would feature an historian role to complement what the existing archives department was doing. In other words, we had people capturing the footwear and apparel, but we needed someone to collect the stories behind them. And to take things a step further, to gather proactively the memories and insights of current and former employees and athletes so they'd be preserved and retold to future generations. I was able to get the proposal in front of Phil Knight, who supported it, and in 2005 I became Nike's first corporate historian. I began combing through the existing timelines, annual reports, catalogs, internal newsletters and media clippings to lay out a framework for telling a complete story of Nike. Then I reached out to dozens, and ultimately hundreds, of long-term current and former employees to interview them about their Nike career highlights (and lowlights). In some cases it was to look for further refinement of an existing story (such as how the Swoosh came about) while in other cases it was purely for discovery purposes…sitting down with people and asking them about their contributions to a particular Nike shoe, piece of apparel, ad campaign, etc., and seeing where the conversation led. Over the ensuing years, as I interviewed more and more people, I was able to piece together a much more detailed and nuanced history of Nike, and that in turn enabled me to ask more probing and informed questions in my interviews. And the stories that DNA captured were becoming increasingly sought within the company, especially as early Nike ‘pioneers' retired or, sadly, passed on. DNA became THE resource for Nike's corporate heritage, culture and history. And it remains so today. In 2012, Phil Knight confided in me that he was planning to write a memoir and asked me to help him gather materials from the archive, especially from the earlier years before the company went public in 1980. I spent considerable time pulling together early correspondence, memos and other internal documents, and I gave him a detailed company timeline that I created from scratch (and at that time spanned more than 60 pages). I also sent him transcripts of interviews I had done with several of the earliest Nike employees that I hoped would help spur his own memories. All these materials helped him flesh out the framework and fill in details that ultimately resulted in Shoe Dog in 2016.All production by Cody Maxwell. Artwork by Cody Maxwell. Opening graphic assets by sonorafilms.sharkfyn.com maxwellskitchenpodcast.com

Pamela Klyn was named Senior Vice President, Corporate Relations and Sustainability, on January 1, 2022. Klyn was most recently a Vice President in Whirlpool Corporation's Global Product Organization. During her time with the company, Klyn has held advancing roles in engineering, product development, global innovation, and marketing. From 2013 to 2015, she lived in Italy and served as the Vice President of Products & Brands for Whirlpool EMEA.  Klyn was hired into the company's Technical Excellence Program in 1993 after graduating from Michigan Technological University with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. She earned a master's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan in 1995 and has an Executive MBA from Bowling Green State University. Klyn is currently a Board member for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton Harbor and a Trustee for the Whirlpool Foundation. She serves on the Michigan Technological University External Advisory Board for the Dean of Engineering and on the Board of Directors for Patrick Industries. Pam Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: How Whirpool established themselves as a leader in sustainability  The importance of consumer education for best product usage practices Whirlpool's 2022 sustainability report Whirlpool's partnership with Habitat for Humanity including Build Better with Whirlpool Advice and recommendations for sustainability professionals Pam's Final Five Questions Responses: What is one piece of advice you would give to other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers? I think it's always important to look at all the data and information you have. Don't get analysis paralysis, but create a roadmap. Understand what kind of traditional problem solving you can apply. Where do you need innovation? Where do you need partnerships? Where do you need a different way to solve it? Think about who else has this problem or this accountability and how you could jointly solve it together. Anytime there's an inflection point, like the focus on sustainability, that breeds opportunity, in my opinion. Use the skills you have, the problem solving skills, the experience you have, but be open to how this can be a completely new opportunity for you and your organization. What are you most excited about right now in the world of sustainability? Opportunity for partnerships. If you look at our 111 year history as a company, it's been about key partnerships at the right time in a continued evolution of doing the right thing, keeping the consumer at the center of it, and finding ways to reinvent for the future. What's outstanding is we have such a strong base to start from, but we know we can do better and we can make a huge impact and really lead the way here. I'm really excited to see what comes out of it, especially as you start to look at recycling and partnering with consumers in their homes. How do we get the message across that if you run this dishwasher at night, if that is workable for you and your lifestyle, you save 30% energy? How do we enable consumers to use appliances in the smartest way possible that doesn't compromise their lifestyle? What is one book you would recommend sustainability professionals read? I don't know if it only applies to sustainability professionals, but I recently read Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, which is about the Nike journey. I'm very proud of Whirlpool's 111 year history and the reinvention that it's taken, as I mentioned. But a company like Nike, which is such a powerhouse, came so close so many times to not making it, despite amazing orders and all the business they could handle. It really points to: sustainability means so many different things, but it really centers all around ensuring the longevity of a company. It points to the tenacity that it takes and the belief in doing the right thing for the customer, and keeping the customer and quality at the center of it all. What are some of your favorite resources or tools that really help you in your work? It's the team, the cross-functional effort. It's our people here and the fact that people want to do the right thing. It's my team's job, the sustainability team's job to guide them and say, overall, here's our targets as a company. Manufacturing, we need this from you, procurement, we need your help here partnering with suppliers. What are our suppliers doing to think about the next level? Are there new suppliers to partner with? For example, information technology, we need systems to measure our emissions in a reportable way. Legal, how do we make sure we're managing the governance aspect? Product, our engineering organization, how do we continue to evolve our product in new and different innovative ways? It really is that aspect that we get to partner with every part of the organization, and our people come through time and time again. Where can our listeners go to learn more about you and your work and check out your new 2022 sustainability report? You can find our sustainability report on whirlpoolcorp.com, and we have a lot of great tips and tricks on how to use your appliances more efficiently. We have a consumer facing website called improvinglife@home.com and that talks about making sure you don't open your refrigerator too often, run certain appliances at night, don't hand wash, use your dishwasher, etc. It really gives a lot of those things that people haven't been told and so they're not doing routinely, but that can really make a difference in your water and energy bill.

EP306 - Apple WWDC announcement, Generative AI, and Holiday First Look  Apple previewed a new mixed reality headset called the Apple Vision Pro at it's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) this month. Apple calls the new category spatial computing and we speculate about how it may or may not be a big deal. We also discuss the latest Echo hardware from Amazon, which is mostly disappointing. We discuss the rapidly evolving generative AI space and some of the commerce use-cases. And we take a first look at Holiday 2023. Don't forget to like our facebook page, and if you enjoyed this episode please write us a review on itunes. Episode 306 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Thursday, June 8th 2023. http://jasonandscot.com Join your hosts Jason "Retailgeek" Goldberg, Chief Commerce Strategy Officer at Publicis, and Scot Wingo, CEO of GetSpiffy and Co-Founder of ChannelAdvisor as they discuss the latest news and trends in the world of e-commerce and digital shopper marketing. Transcript Jason: [0:23] Welcome to the Jason and Scot show this is episode 306 being recorded on Thursday June 8 2023 I'm your host Jason retailgeek Goldberg and as usual I'm here with your co-host Scot Wingo. Scot: [0:38] Hey Jason and welcome back Jason Scott show listeners well it's been about a month our weekly pot has become a monthly cut pod because our lives have gotten pretty busy here in this postcode world I know you've been traveling a lot what else is new with you. Jason: [0:57] Yeah yeah it's finally feels like summer which I'm very grateful for, a lot of interesting stuff going on in the world of Commerce that keeps me engaged but I feel like the main reason our podcast is slow down is because you are an entrepreneurial mogul. Scot: [1:15] I don't know about mobile but I'll take the entrepreneur piece yeah the day job is a occupying 100 or 99 point, eight percent of my time and I used to be able to use speed like 97 and I could squeeze in more time so I podcast start button but got a there's a lot of cars out there to take care of and we're doing our best to get to all of them. Jason: [1:35] And we are grateful for it I feel like I'm I'm going back in time about six months because we've been on such a leg but I feel remiss. There was a huge accomplishment like six months ago you were named one of the founding members of the. Marketplace Hall of Fame. Scot: [1:57] I saw that yeah yeah. Jason: [2:01] Here's the thing I'm going to say about that I didn't know that much about it and I don't think anyone would be surprised to hear you're a founding member but like. Don't like five names and it was like Jeff Bezos Mar Quarry. And you and Jack Ma I'm like I'm like man you are going to be the best looking dude on that Mount Rushmore. Scot: [2:24] Yeah usually I'm I'm kind of Groucho Marx not sure I want to be in the club but this is one I was very happy to be being is like me and like three or four other billionaires all I'll take I'll take being included in that group. Jason: [2:39] Yeah yeah you don't want to be the fanciest house on the Block so. Scot: [2:42] Yeah I got a yeah I'm I'm excited I'm punching way above my weight on that list for sure. Jason: [2:48] Yeah well so anyway congratulations on that for sure I know and westerners would appreciate it and then while I'm thrilled for summer I've been a little down about one bit of news. Scot: [3:00] What is it Jason. Jason: [3:01] Disney click closed the Star Wars Hotel before you and I got to go there. Scot: [3:08] Yeah I know we could have done a live stream when this thing was announced I was excited and then I saw the price and then I saw the promo video and then I saw the reviews and you could just tell they had totally the totally whiffed on the whole thing it was. It was it wasn't just kind of a hotel you stayed at you had to just do that thing alone you didn't have to but it was so expensive. You're paying like two or three thousand dollars a night which I don't know this gonna be some. Someone in California makes these decisions I guess I don't understand the the tolls of the everyday American or even the higher in Star Wars hand that's a that's a big ask and you know I'm not in the cosplay so I think they had this if we kind of put on our marketing hats they had death by a Thousand Cuts so you had to be a Star Wars fan number one number two you had to be willing to spend 5K on this fancy hotel experience number three had to be in the cause playing and then number for the experiences that people that try to gave it you know at best a. Jason: [4:11] Yeah mediocre. Scot: [4:12] Yeah it felt very Star Trek e which is definitely a problem for Star Wars fans and you know it had a lot of kind of fun Spacey kind of vibe but like not enough Star Wars so yeah but you know. I'll say kudos to them for trying but it was an expensive mistake and I'm sure they can repurpose the real estate it's not like they're gonna I'm not shedding a tear. Jason: [4:36] Real estate has been depreciated I'm sure. Scot: [4:38] I think they'll be okay but yeah you know it is bummer because I was kind of hoping it would work, I've done some other Star Wars experience you'll stuff that was really fun there was there's this group in the UK and they go create movie scenes and industrial areas it's really weird the way it's described is called like underground movies or something like that they did a Star Wars experience that was like amazing where they had a Cantina I guess galaxies Edge is kind of like yeah. As when I mean I haven't been yet but I'm actually going to go this summer so I'm excited about that all. Jason: [5:11] Yeah it's really good you should. Scot: [5:12] Yeah everyone says it's good so that's on my list. Jason: [5:15] Yeah I'm in the same boat like it I don't feel like I'm disappointed that I missed it because I feel like. It sounds poorly executed in poorly conceived but the high-level concept of a. Experiential Star Wars Hotel experience I was super excited about and I hope the fact that this does didn't work isn't going. Like slow down future future ideas on that space because it could have been cool if they did it really well. Scot: [5:44] Yeah yeah I don't put salt down. Jason: [5:47] Onto something more reliable Apple announcements. Scot: [5:51] Yeah this was exciting so I'd love to get your take on the Apple Vision Pro so first of all the the earlier announcements I was kind of like I was getting a little concerned because they're like you know coming up the biggest new feature in Mac OS is a really cool screen saver and then the phone had a new sleep display mode I'm like, we've kind of jumped the shark if this is the big new OS features there were some other ones and I'm being a little bit facetious but there were there were to say there were minor tweaks which is kind of a Fair assessment I think. [6:24] And then they finally gave us that one more thing that we've been waiting for and I went and our crack staff of interns went into the Jason and Scot show vault and you and I and 2016 gave a talk at an in our F / shop dot-org event where we were asked to talk about the future of retail and in there I remember I pulled up the presentation we talked about drones and 3D printing and then we talk about a rvr and at that point in time Facebook they're used to this company called Facebook now you may know them as meta they they had just acquired Oculus and we were speculating would Apple enter the game and turns out we were right but like many of our predictions we were maybe a little early if I've done the math on this right we were about seven years ahead, but I think the wait has been worth it because they definitely swung for the fences on this one and you know the the feature sets and the user interface no one none of us have experience to have read the reviews of folks that have sounds like it I can't wait to get my hands on one and I'm definitely ordering one so excited to hear what you think. Jason: [7:37] Yeah yeah so maybe half a step back Apple tends to do two big events a year they and they do as software announcement and they do a hardware announcement this is normally the software announcement where they detail all the. New releases of the various operating systems for all the devices and they do sometimes, launch devices at this which they did again they launched a number of new configurations of Max and then in like September they announced. The hardware which is up you know generally includes a new phone for October. So you don't necessarily expect a huge new hardware product at this announcement and I was I was kind of with you most of the OS and announcements were very incremental the new. Computers were all like like very very incremental there is like. [8:35] The new 15-inch the the MacBook Air is now a 15 inch. So that's maybe going to be an appealing laptop for people that want to pretty powerful laptop that's super light. But I will say there's a number of small enhancements in the OS has that I'm looking forward to like they their incremental but they did you know call out a number of sort of pain points where like. The autocorrect on the keyboard can often be very annoying and they're going to use a large language model too. Um what you keep your curse words and proprietary language a lot easier and, a few little bits like that and then yeah to your point like at the end they go and one more thing and as I assume most of our listeners know that's magic language at Apple, that's that's the language Steve Jobs used before he pulled the first iPhone out of his jeans pocket or the first MacBook Air out of the manila envelope and you know that language has been used to introduce a lot of apples game-changing products and it frankly hasn't been used very much. In the in the modern era so the mere fact that they started the innocent reduction with an one more thing tells you that Apple thinks this is a. In extra big deal and. I'm with you like I will I'm embarrassed to say somewhere in some ways I will probably buy one I think there's a bunch of. [10:03] Cool things about it like the the hardware achievement is is pretty impressive so this is a. They would be pissed at me describing it this way they invented a new term they call this spatial Computing but it's a it's an AR VR headset and it kind of looks like ski goggles. And you know a lot of people had predicted this and their renderings that weren't too far off but the hardware is beautiful as you would expect from Apple it has a bunch of Premium finishes it is not an accessory that talks to a computer a phone it's a. Computer that you wear in your face and in fact I think it has to M2 chips in it. And in the specs are really high each eye has more than a 4K screen so very high resolution VR headset and the latency, it has this Mode called pass-through mode which means there's cameras in front of it and it can feel like a transparent visor because. The the cameras see outside and then you know project that onto these two 4K screen so it makes it feel like you're seeing through the visor and it's in full color at 4K with less than 12 millisecond latency which is. [11:20] Other VR headsets have a pass-through mode like the Oculus has a black-and-white pass-through mode but the latency is. As much there's a lot more lag and so that creates like all these like motion artifacts and stuff. That this is all very premium high-end Hardware which seems, pretty cool and so the experiences seem cool everyone I've read you know just got to actually try it thanks though I. On your face experience was vastly better than any other a rvr. They had experienced and then they also you know brought in Bob Iger from Disney and who announced that they were doing a bunch of proprietary content for the platform which is a. Another exciting thing right because the these headsets are only as good as the. The content you have for them so all that to me was super favorable the things that they're rightly getting knocked on is you just talked about the price of the Disney hotel being unrealistic they didn't really even mention the price in this announcement but they released it afterwards and it's the base price is going to be over 3500 bucks and if you're blind like I am you're going to have to then buy some prescriptions Iceland's is that screw into it. And so it's an expensive device. [12:43] It also has kind of mirror battery life like the there's a small battery on the device but in order to get a two-hour battery they make you put a battery pack the size of an iPhone in your pocket and connect it via a cable, to the headset and that gets you two hours which frankly isn't even enough time to watch a lot of movies that are out these days. People have talked a lot about it being really heavy. On your face because of all this like you know metal hardware and premium materials that it feels pretty pretty meaningful on your face and then the biggest weird thing to me. In the announcement they made multiple they took multiple occasions to talk about. [13:28] How important what they called presences right so they talked like there's a lot of new features and all the OSS around FaceTime. And making it a more useful meeting thing and and all of those features were around making you feel like you were. More together with the people you are FaceTiming with and when they first show this, this apple Vision Pro experience the first thing they show is video conferencing with other real people and how their faces are floating right in front of you and it you know it's this great presence experience. Except for anyone wearing. This bloody device because guess what you don't get is a picture of the person wearing the device wait what what you get is a. Uncanny valley like semi-realistic Avatar of the person. [14:18] And it just feels like very incongruity us that they're both saying presents a super important and then they're partitioning, anyone wearing this device sort of away from real people and so I that to me is worrisome I got to be honest when I add up all the pros and the cons it feels like people like you and I will buy it, but I kind of suspect that this is going to be more like an apple Lisa than the first Macintosh. Scot: [14:44] It you know but you gotta start somewhere and this is by setting the goalposts hi it's easier to go down than up so you know I can imagine several iterations and maybe it'll take another seven years but at some point I think they'll solve all those things and they'll get the cost way down but. Jason: [15:00] 100% if you look at this as like the entree into a new form of computing I'm totally with you right and and I get I wish I owned one of the a police's but and it did pave the way for the Macintosh so so I'm all down for it I don't think, if you're a retailer at home and you're going like hey do I have to invent some new Commerce experience for the. For the Apple Vision Pro like the answer is no right like and what like unless maybe your Louis Vuitton and you want to get a good press release about being a first mover you know it's unlikely that there's going to be 100 million people sitting in their house wearing this thing on their face all day and wanting to shop on it. Scot: [15:42] Yeah I saw so to last comments on this one I saw One reviewer who's really into a rvr and it was interesting framing he basically said Facebook is going down this path of VR is a social experience and you're using it for meetings and for meeting people which aligns since their social network right and that's part of their DNA where's apples kind of more saying we're heading into a world where we're more alone and you'll you know your increasingly you'll be working for home alone and remote and your you'll you know you'll be interacting with your family with this mask on it's kind of a I don't buy this framing but it's kind of an interesting you know the way it's set up today is very different view of things and then you know then the conclusion was you know for society I hope it's the Facebook silly should be good or else we're all going to be ready player one like sitting in little tiny you know compartments never interacting with each other at a human level and. Jason: [16:38] Yeah no I agree and then ironically like apples Imaging everyone sitting at home except for Apple employees who will get fired and they said. Scot: [16:46] Yeah. Jason: [16:48] Yeah another framing I heard which makes some sense is like they talked about meta really thinking of their device as a gaming platform and it's kind of priced at parity with gaming platforms and the, Partnerships that are leaning into a really gaming Partnerships and it comes with very sort of gaming friendly controllers and things like that and apple is really thinking of this as a compute platform and I think on an implied in their announcement is they Envision a future when. You know we don't we don't own clamshell devices with keyboards that we used hitter. Get our work done and that we're more likely to sit in a comfortable chair with one of these things on our face and be much more productive. Scot: [17:28] Yeah another thing that was interesting this got obscured by the announcement was I've heard a fair amount of Buzz about this roller coaster experience in Japan and I think it's a Nintendo theme park and what you yes. Jason: [17:39] Super Mario Kart and I think they did they just did it in. Scot: [17:43] Yeah. Jason: [17:44] Universal Studios in Los Angeles I believe may not have it. Scot: [17:48] Okay well Apple acquired the company that built this experience for Nintendo and. Yeah so you know kind of putting that together you see all right you got Bob Iger on stage and that was like content on the device but think about this killer you know imagine you go to your next Generation Galaxy Edge experience in your writing some kind of a ride and now they throw some AR part on top of that experience that that would be pretty cool. Jason: [18:14] Yeah I guess so to other random things I thought were mildly interesting normally apple is pretty good about dropping these announcements and then having like. Pretty quick of the ability thereafter and so one weird thing they're announcing this and June and it's not going to be available in told 2024. Um which I you know that feels a little unusual for me and then not surprising at all but like very noticeable. Three words that were not mentioned ever in this announcement were artificial intelligence VR or the metaverse. So they kind of invented their own terms and I think they very intentionally avoided. A variety of stigmas that are attached to some of those those other terms and then I guess the last thing in my head you know there's this company and I think they still exist and they have raised billions of dollars. On a lot of hype around a really high-end AR headset it's this company called magically. And I think like if there's any loser in this whole Space. [19:26] Like if there was any hope of magically surviving think I think this you know this seems like a better product in every way than what magically was promising and wasn't able to deliver. [19:46] Yeah I'm sure there's some IP that's that's interesting to someone I hope so they spent a fortune. Scot: [19:48] Yeah I think they're done they yeah they missed their window and they had these really cool early demos but. Jason: [19:55] Yeah I actually got one we're like literally the it was kind of like old-school Oculus like there's a you know a refrigerator size computer that was Tethered to the. To the screen but it definitely it was not 4K with 12 second latency. Scot: [20:10] Nothing yep and so this is where Apple wins because they can they built their own silk and they built a chip for that latency it's called the R1 or something and so they basically said alright we need to create Hardware that can have this under eight millisecond latency and they just did it and you know that's not everyone can do that. Jason: [20:28] Not many yeah so I thought that was interesting again like you and I will be able to have our little Avatar meetings after this maybe we'll be able to record the podcast in it. Scot: [20:38] Yeah people can watch us look at each other with goggles. Jason: [20:42] I feel like if there's two people that would whose attractiveness would be improved by the goggles and might be us we have faces for podcasting. Scot: [20:47] Yeah yeah I can yeah I'm kind of wondering can you change your eyes you know so those are all simulated so. Jason: [20:54] You have to be able to write like if I can buy blue contacts why can't I have yeah because that that is true for those that didn't see the announcement it can look like the glasses are clear because you can see the where's eyes through the glasses but it's because, there's cameras inside the glasses and there's always screens on the outside of the glasses and so they're they're renderings of your eyes. Scot: [21:16] Yeah I want to I'm going to do a Terminator ice that's what I'm going for. Jason: [21:20] Yeah I'm extra weary about Terminator references in our current AI climb. Scot: [21:25] That's a good Segway. Jason: [21:28] Nice I like it. Yeah so there's lots of AI news like we could do a month of AI shows it feels like the only thing I talk about it work but there's one particular subset of all this AI That's often called generative Ai and I'm going to even say focusing very specifically on the image generation Ai and there's tons of cool stuff that I think you and I have both been playing with. Scot: [21:58] Yeah I'm big into mid-journey and then everyone's done chat G PT but then the big the big thing that's helped me is once it became where you could do the links I've been able to I do a lot of writing and I've been able to accumulate all my writing in a file and then feed it in and say Here's my style analyze this so that it goes to, then I taught to start writing in my style and then that has been a huge game-changer for me that's the first one gives you like a decent draft and then you're kind of find yourself editing a lot but like having it where you can now upload new information either from the web or in a file or a PDF is a been a big game changer for me it's it gets it more like you know 95% weather. Jason: [22:47] Oh yeah I think I've mentioned this before but like there's a small subset of the writing I do that I get to partner with a copywriter so I'll like, give outlines or dictate things to a copywriter in the draft I get back is almost always will written but not remotely in my voice and so it takes me a long time to edit it and give I give the same raw inputs to chechi BT that that I've trained. To know my writing style what I get back is is way closer to use them. Scot: [23:19] Does your copywriter listen to this podcast. Jason: [23:23] Hopefully she does not. Scot: [23:25] Okay good. Jason: [23:27] Yeah yeah no I you know again there's a whole we again we could do another podcast about whether AI is gonna create or destroy jobs or both but I think like a lot of things there are things that we used to pay people to do that are it's going to be harder to make a living doing, but there's going to be lots of new jobs to write and those copywriters like ought to be the first ones learning how to write good prompts for these for these things, the image ones I've been playing with image generators to I use mid Journey, you know there's an open source one that you can kind of run on your local hardware stable diffusion, that has a lot less constraints it's not quite as high quality of rendering is mid-journey but I'll tell you the new thing that's been fun for me is Adobe announced a generative AI model called Firefly and they already built it in one of their products so the the if you own Photoshop CC you can download a Photoshop beta and it has this feature that they call. [24:28] Excuse me generative Phil and, generative Phil is a legitimate Game Changer there's a bunch of use cases that used to be super time-consuming for designers that that this beta version already like. Makes Child's Play and one of the sort of unfortunate thing mid-journey generates really beautiful images the one thing it doesn't do is, trademark images or copyright images or text right so very often you might generate an image in mid Journey but then you had you'd have to hand it to a good Photoshop artist to put the spiffy logo in it or to put you know and actual image of Scot Wingo in it or something like that. And Adobe Firefly is really good at that use case so like I've actually done a bunch of kind of Blended image where I made an image in mid journey and then, I refined it in the Photoshop beta and it's, it's super fun but man like you know if I'm any kind of designer or graphic artist like I want to get good at this stuff right away because it, I'm not saying is going to eliminate jobs but it's going to change the kind of jobs people need to be good at. Scot: [25:43] Yeah there's been a lot of really cool use cases of the generative AI feature in Photoshop where people would start like with them Nirvana cover you know the little baby swimming naked and then expand it ever bigger than you can like see the rest of the scene what the computer imagines and they're starting to it with memes to it's pretty wild to watch some output of that it's it's like it's a little scary wow it could be, how real it is it feels like it is it's not real obviously because no one knows what's in that rest of that frame. Jason: [26:15] Yeah there's a real world use case where Nike and Tiffany announced a collab product and everyone saw it and thought it was awful. Right like that it just like is just a very like not inspiring combination of Nike shoes with Tiffany branding and a bunch of people then you know went and use these generative AI models to create. Way better looking shit Tiffany Nike shoes and that really happened and then last night I actually watched the Nike are movie which is the movie about the. [26:50] Both of the Air Jordans with them. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in it awesome movie by the way especially if you grew up in the 80s like there was a lot of fun nostalgia. But in this movie The they get a meeting with young Michael Jordan and his family who are going to come to Beaverton to talk about. In doing a Nike endorsement and and Nikes though Dark Horse like Jordans not interested in Nike and so the the the team after they booked this meeting on Friday afternoon they go to the the one Nike designer in the basement and they say Hey by Monday I need a prototype and a rendering of the world's greatest basketball shoe and this, this guy had a weekend to invent the Air Jordan which he did right and and history is made like you know it made 40 billion dollars for Phil Knight and a couple billion dollars for Michael Jordan so great success but you imagine that if that kind of thing were to happen today, um there'd be a team rendering, a hundred different concepts in these generative AI models and that it have like a way wider variation of interesting ideas to consider. Scot: [28:10] Yeah very cool. Jason: [28:12] So I will say we're starting to see some interesting Commerce use cases the I have seen a bunch of clients that are using generative AI to create or refine product images and in some cases they are literally saving millions of man hours now. You know so maybe you've got you know a huge catalog of products and they're all shot as lifestyle imagery or they're all sot on a particular background and then you now need to sell them in the new Marketplace at Sheehan that didn't exist a year ago. And there's a requirement for white backgrounds. Well you know you used to pay like an army of graphic designers to mask out all these images and change the backgrounds and now that these like generative things can do it. [29:02] Trivially and you imagine pretty quickly that all these images are going to be personalized right so instead of, you know seeing that that product around some you know model family like at some you know random persons Thanksgiving table, you're going to see that that that new food product. At your Thanksgiving table with your family sitting around it and all of these sorts of you know personalized cases as as the imagery the ability to generate imagery on the Fly gets really good, and I've actually never seen a couple of demos from Google of a product they first announced. Last year and then they announced that it's going to be released eminently last month, it's called Google seen exploration in this is a cool AR use case specifically for retail so this is walk into a store hold your phone with the camera on in front of an aisle and it recognizes all of the products on the Shelf using computer vision, and then it overlays all the products with Google ratings and reviews. [30:08] So like giving you a lot of this like valuable digital information that didn't used to exist on the shelf right and you you know they talk about all the use cases like you know you need to buy a highly rated nut free vegan chocolate bar and you're standing in the chocolate aisle and there's a you know a thousand chocolate bars there's no way to search by that right and and with this scene exploration you know you can now do that on the fly in a store and to me that seems like a, pretty cool use case and it's it's going to be built in the phones and then area of your in the OS in the very near future. Scot: [30:50] Yeah I saw a Salesforce they've been going at this very hard in within the Commerce Cloud they announced like 10 features they have one where it will auto-generate your pdp's for you they have one where it will it'll generate tags so like it'll search the description and come up with sizes and colors and and you know kind of like a variance and things out of a description to have another one, there was no actually go create product catalog for you so if you've you've this was a huge thing we had a challenge with it Channel visor is if you're selling if you're selling on Amazon and you're just matching to their Easter eysan you don't really have the rights to that product information so then you can't just copy that and then put on eBay or something like that or your own website so they've got this whole way that you can take that data your your properties which aren't, sentences create the description and then move it to other sections to a lot of really interesting things going on in the intersection of AI and e-commerce. Jason: [31:56] Yeah absolutely so exciting about that and there's going to be I have a feeling we're going to be talking about significant new capabilities on an ongoing basis for the foreseeable future. Scot: [32:06] I remember you'd walked internet retailer and there be ten vendors there that would take your product pictures and add a white background yeah. Jason: [32:15] And that win from like you know people in America doing that to people in India doing that and now it's it's an Nvidia chip doing it. Which side note like you know people keep asking who's winning the who's going to be the one to monetize a eyes are going to be open AI or meta all these small companies we also got the answer to that this quarter it's Invidia. Scot: [32:36] Yeah they're gonna win yes. Jason: [32:39] So for those that don't know nvidia's market cap Nvidia has a chip manufacturer famous for, these high-performance graphic chips that were originally used for gaming and still are and their chips have been extremely useful for training and doing refining training for all these these large language models in AI, and their market cap briefly passed a trillion dollars, um this month I think it dipped like just below a trillion dollars at the moment but to put that in perspective Intel's market cap is like 130 billion dollars. Like so Nvidia the game chip company is eight times more valuable than Intel at the. Scot: [33:25] It's crazy yeah who knows no one had that on their bingo card five years. Jason: [33:29] No I wish that was one of my year beginning predictions. Scot: [33:34] Yeah anything else on a iron. Jason: [33:38] No no did you Amazon 10 announcement last month you follow. Scot: [33:44] Yeah yeah well it wouldn't be a Jason Scott show without some. [34:00] That's right time for some Amazon news Amazon has been unexpectedly quiet so we've got a new CEO basis is out romping around wearing crazy shirts at festivals and living the high life with his girlfriend so, some of that out there other engage did not know that congratulations Jeff I know he listens to. Jason: [34:26] If you're playing bingo it was a 2.5 million dollar diamond. Scot: [34:29] Nice the one thing I saw just to highlight is a lot there's kind of a, this bit of an economic downturn has made many of the video providers get more serious about profitability so we saw both Netflix and Disney add an ad-supported tier and increase their prices and just as we're recording this Amazon announced they're going to do the same thing with prime so they're going to have an add to your 44 Prime but I know you follow the devices I totally slept on this because I was so eager for the Vision Pro tell me about the new devices. Jason: [35:07] Yeah yeah. I would characterize it as disappointing they want some new Echo devices at. The in the middle of May for release on May 31st and you know I have it. An embarrassing amount of these devices controlling smart home features throughout my house and they when I first got them like. [35:37] I seem very I felt very satisfied with them like the the accuracy of the speech recognition and stuff seemed adequate like based on my expectations at the time but I've grown to be very annoyed by them like they really struggle to know which room you're talking to and they're inconsistent about how semantically accurate you have to be like in in this world where Chad gbt is writing all my articles for me you know you just go I, man the speech recognition in this Hardware has to be better and so I was kind of eagerly looking for some new Echoes that have like an llm in them it seemed like Amazon was a first mover here, and so they did announce some new devices but they're pretty boring so they announced a new form factor called the echo pop which is. [36:27] I want by my count their fourth or fifth attempt to build a more premium speaker into an echo and this is like. A more affordable premium speaker which seems like a weird Niche so that wasn't that interesting I don't actually use the echoes. As speakers so much and then they launched a new Echo Show 5 which is. The the echo with the screen it's the smallest screen has 5 inch screen and then they announced some new Echo buds the echo built into the the earbuds which you and I both tried and I don't think we're very enamored by. The. The features are like oh the speaker sounds better than the old speaker the microphone is more accurate than the old microphone and it's 20% faster. [37:15] And so like I bought a couple of these new new Echoes to see if I you noticed a difference and it's. Like it's to me it's mostly imperceptible from the old Hardware so pretty disappointing. Um but app that announcement I will say Andy jassy said that hey the large language model for Echo is coming and you know there. It does feel like Amazon's a little behind and I don't know if this announcement was meant to apologize for that that. Status or whether there really is something that's going to be imminently announced but you know like he he doubled down on their effort to make this the, the most useful personal assistant on Earth and you know part of that is we're going to have a robust large language model that's you know on has a, a similar number of parameters to to open a I or bear door or Lama from from meta, that the Amazons going to release to make these these sneakers smarter so I hope he delivers on that promise. Scot: [38:23] Yeah the there if definitely feels like chat gbt started this new gear for Innovation and feels like apple even with their big announcement there was they worked some AI in there but it just feels like. There's a lot of people speculating do you really need a phone if we're going to head to a device where you can talk to it and these plugins at chat gbt now give it action so you can say hey book me a restaurant reservation the things you would do on your phone you're going to be almost able to do totally by voice soon therefore will you need a phone so there's a lot of you know that's a new would expect Amazon who was ahead on voice now feels like they're behind on a lot of this so it's be really interesting this next year to see who can kind of hang with this and you can't the R&D budgets are gonna go through the roof that's for sure. Jason: [39:14] Yeah and the irony is you know you go back in time and you know all the retailers in America where happily you know shipping two weeks after you place an order in Amazon you know disrupted Everybody by saying like hey you should get your stuff in two days and then one day and then same day right and they they raised the expectations for everyone else it feels like open AI is doing that to Apple and Amazon right now on the on the natural language models. Scot: [39:43] The to the pop did not pop. Jason: [39:46] It did it did not I did that in full disclosure I did not buy a pop because again like I don't I don't so much by them for their speaker Fidelity I mostly buy them to control my lights and stuff. But yeah I like I still have to repeat myself multiple times and some rooms to just turn stuff on and it's frustrating. Scot: [40:06] Yeah so this one was one I wanted to bounce off of you I'm a CNBC junkie and I was watching the other day and Target stock had a big Miss and the folks on, Talking Heads were saying that in their earnings release they really called out this shoplifting as a. [40:24] A problem and they took a one right off of something like 500 million dollars so I'm sure everyone has seen the videos where you know this is just new organized crime kind of wave going on especially in big cities where you'll see. 20 people go in a store and just run out with arm full of stuff it's happening to starting to kind of luxury then then you saw a little lemon and it happens in Apple Stores and now you're starting to see it in every day department stores and drug stores, so I thought that was you know as e-commerce person I was thinking huh that's interesting you know I wonder if and kind of hi Pro some high-profile store closures have followed from the so Nordstrom closed a store and like San Francisco and that's kind of thing so I was thinking is e-commerce person I was kinda thinking well this is interesting this is gonna this is going to benefit Amazon pretty immensely because as the stores have to close due to this crime wave it's going to benefit e-commerce and then Amazon like 60% of e-commerce so they'll just get they'll just absorb a lot of that that that so that the crime is going to have this unintended consequence of getting rid of stores which is bad for for the local environment and then it'll yeah I don't, yeah I don't think they really want to benefit Amazon but they will so I wanted to get your hot take on them. Jason: [41:40] Well first of all just to complete your thought the the brick-and-mortar retailers and the national retail Federation would actually say Amazon's double-dipping on that benefit because they're both. Selling stuff when the the stores closed in the big cities but also most of the Retailer's blame the organized crime on Amazon. [41:59] So the The Narrative is basically that like you know people here's who used to steal from stores, people that needed something and couldn't afford it for whatever reason right so they. Stalled food for their family or you know items they could afford to buy that was individual shoplifting and, employees told stuff employee shrink and there now is this much higher occurrence of organized crime for profit where where people are stealing you know every bottle of shampoo in the Walgreens and one of the reasons these big retailers say that this kind of crime is much larger now is it's way easier to monetize that stuff after you steal it, and the reason they say it's easier to monetize it is you can go sell all of this this still the merchandise pretty easily on Amazon and eBay. Um so that's controversial like the marketplace is due a lot to sort of avoid selling, um song Goods but that one of the premises why there's more organized crime is because. It is easier to fence and monetize this stuff. But here's the thing that's super interesting about that like there for sure is this new kind of crime and it's. [43:22] It's much more newsworthy so when someone drives a truck through the front of an Apple store and then steals all the phones that's going to be on the local news when someone shoplifts pound of cheese, that's not going to be on the local news right or when an employed as a fake return to embezzle 60 dollars from a shirt like that's not as often on the local news so all of these organized crimes get put on the news and on YouTube and things like that more and and a huge problem is. Like it's much more violent people are getting hurt employees and in a few cases the perpetrators are are getting hurt or even killed and so like there is a way higher human cost to this kind of crime and so we have heard a bunch of. Retail CEOs, you know raising the alarm bells and they say two things like oh man our losses are going up this is having a material economic effect on our business we're closing stores partly because of this and you know we're having to change how we do do store operations and and you know all these things they're also saying that police forces are underfunded and you know don't have enough resources to retailers with this problem so they're there in many cases you know asking for more more Municipal support here's the thing though. [44:51] People have always stolen stuff from retailers there's always been a line item on every retards p&l for shrink and for most public companies that's that's a publicly disclosed number and usually, for most retailers and it varies by the type of retailer and the the geography but usually it's one to two percent of Revenue is lost in shrink and so. [45:19] Target's announcement was hey we lost we potentially could lose 500 million dollars in profit this year. And their stock partly went down from because of it like I would argue their their stock also went down for some, PR missteps they made and then also because their revenue is just soft compared to some of their competitors, they probably went down for that shrink because 500 million dollars in profit sounds like a big deal but if you gross up 500 million dollars in profit to product costs, that's one point six billion dollars in shrink at Target in 2022 and they're saying it could be as high as two billion dollars in shrink in 2023 that means that shrink is 1.5 to 1.9 percent of targets Revenue which is below industry averages Walgreens, has made all of these same complaints and last year the Walgreen CFO like in the earnings call said hey this is a huge deal like our shrink could potentially be up 52 percent from before the pandemic. Um and then he did his swing 22 year in earnings and Shrink was lower then then the last two years and he literally had to say like maybe we cried too much. [46:40] So I do think there is this new crime it's very serious like it is a problem and you know I have great empathy for retailers in addressing that and they shrink should be zero like a butt. It's a little bit of a fallacy to say hey there's this new material economic impact from this shrink that didn't exist before because the employee shrink is way down because the the surveillance and the the big data and in the business process has evolved eliminated a lot of that and so the net shrink for a lot of retailers, really isn't as significant now it might be more significant in particular stores and so some of the the closing of these stores, seems at least partially legitimate I will say there's even controversy about that like when, Walgreens has hey we're closing a store in San Francisco because there's too much crime, the San Francisco Police Department rides in and goes that's weird because we got way less complaints from from Walgreens last year than we did three years ago or whatever so there's there's. Room for disputes about all this stuff but organized crime, is definitely an increasingly serious thing that retailers have to deal with but don't immediately by all the hype that it's. That it's some you know New Economic strain that retailers have never seen before. Scot: [48:04] I wonder if there's a bit of a narrative around this shrink number like I you know I'm sure they're reporting it correctly but so I wonder if it has the same store sales effect like let's say Walgreens has to closed in ten stores because the shrink is so bad. That comes out of the numbers right because it's probably a seems to work kind of metric so they probably you know now gold number would improve dramatically but. They've shrunk their footprint like it's probably not capturing that you. Jason: [48:33] Yeah no agreed, all as a Wayne huizenga taught me 30 years ago like it any good healthy retailers should be closing and opening stores every year why there's like you can't if you had the perfect realist real estate in one year it would not be perfect the next year right and so in many cases like they're closing stores in economically you know unfriendly climates for them and that improves their same-store sales numbers and improves their cops right and you know whether they did that for purely economic reasons or they did it because there was more organized crime or to put protect employees or whatever like, um it's not wrong for these retailers to curate their, they're fully in an economic downturn that might mean having fewer stores than last year historically the challenge with that is investors always expect you to grow. And so infect investors don't like the story of what of closing underperforming stores and having better comps if you if your overall Revenue goes down so, you know this is yet another kind of excuse for them to reset expectations with investors I think I think that's totally fair. [49:44] In some cases I will tell you retailers are closing iconic stores that just feels kind of sad like the the, Nordstrom flagship store in San Francisco is has always been a big deal that's closing I lived in Portland Oregon and they had a beautiful REI in the Pearl District which was, like a great super friendly place to live and they're closing that store and they said partly because they didn't feel they could protect employees like. That there is something happening that feels like a bummer and there's a lot of big cities that it feels a lot less fun to go shopping. Than it did a few years ago which which is I do think a legitimate concern. Scot: [50:26] Yeah so I know you're the king of all e-commerce and commerce data what are you seeing in the the reports that have come out since our last pot. Jason: [50:36] Yeah well we've slowed down a little bit on the frequency the podcast so kind of just super brief recap US Department of Commerce data comes out every month so we we have the May report which has data through April next week we'll get the, the May data so January through April sales for all of retail are up 2.4% from last year that, that is down a little bit from historical averages pre-pandemic you'd expect retail to be up about 4% a year so 2.4%. [51:11] Is concerning if you look at it from before the pandemic retail sales are up year-to-date, three thirty six percent from 2019 for example so still by historic standards that's very high but this year feels like a meaningful slowdown in sales from last year and of course as soon as you start talking about this people go well what about inflation so if I normalize this data for inflation year-to-date sales this year are down three percent from last year, which historically doesn't happen even with inflation so that, that is a real concern like it it feels very legitimate that we're seeing a Slowdown in in consumer spending and particularly in inflation-adjusted dollars so I mentioned retail sales since the pandemic are up 36% if you adjust that for inflation there up about 14% so less than half of all our sales growth since the pend or more than half of our sales growth since the pandemic, has been a direct result of unusual inflation more than typical inflation and then you know people always ask us in particular about the e-commerce numbers again before the pandemic the. [52:25] Over the last 20 years e-commerce would average around 12 to 15 percent growth a year retail would average three to four percent growth a year there was a weird transposition in the middle of the pandemic when people you know finally went back to stores for the first time and slow down their e-commerce bending so like for the only time in my lifetime, 20:22 size. Retail sales growing faster than e-commerce briefly that trend has reversed e-commerce is back on top of retail but it's not back to Historic standards so e-commerce year-to-date is up about 7.4% verses 2022 still, you know, you remember in the pandemic people are talking about e-commerce spiking and then regressing to the mean just want to remind our listeners that's not true the US Department of Commerce revised some numbers and e-commerce growth. Has ended up being much more robust than like the Wall Street Journal reported in in in a famous article in 2022 so e-commerce is up about 89 percent since, since 2019 and that means. [53:29] Above and beyond the traditional growth that I would have forecasted for e-commerce we've sold an extra six hundred and seventy five billion dollars since the pandemic started so e-commerce still is the biggest winner in this kind of. Pandemic accelerated spending and it's you know we'll get the cue to e-commerce data and about two months it's going to be interesting to see, how it plays out and whether you know the consumer slowdown persist through the end of the year and holiday or whether we start to get a bounce. Scot: [54:01] Yeah and I know it's June and but you get paid to think about this more than I do so what when clients are saying Jason what are you thinking about holiday 23 Woody tongue. Jason: [54:14] I think on the aggregate I'm not expecting it to be an awesome holiday I think there's even if, the the economy listens up there's it's going to take awhile for consumer spending to come back and I think the overall consumer spending is going to be you know modest there will be growth but it'll be low growth and because inflation will still be unusually high like profitability is going to really be, be strain for this holiday that being said we are likely to see some clear winners and losers so like not everyone's going to kind of match the industry average and we've already had a couple bankruptcies Bed Bath & Beyond used to sell a lot of holiday Goods so retailers are going to fight over you know who wins that customer this holiday and so I do think. You can expect to see some retailers have a really good holiday and you know, I hate to say this for all the small retailers out there but like at the moment the the likely narrative is the biggest best retailers in the ecosystem are likely that too. Disproportionately win holiday so like if I had to guess I would guess Amazon and Walmart are going to have a pretty good holiday at the expense of the rest of retailgeek. Scot: [55:32] Got it well you're a Grinch. Jason: [55:37] Yeah I want to be wrong I want to be wrong on that I want to be right on all my year beginning forecast which I can't even remember what they were. Scot: [55:44] Yeah I'm just kidding you get paid to tell the real. Jason: [55:49] I'd rather I would rather be prepared for soft holiday and then be pleasantly surprised. I almost hesitate to even bring this up because it kind of feels like it always happens but there there are now some potential new supply chain challenges. Perking up so there's there's some labor disputes our friends the teamsters the unload all the boats on the west coast of America like are threatening work stoppages and, you know any disruption in there like has a meaningful impact on how much Goods we have available for holiday and then one I've never heard before in my lifetime, the worldwide drought is having a material impact on the supply chain what there is not is enough water in the Panama Canal. [56:39] And so it turns out the way the locks work they have to pour a bunch of water into the canal to lift the boats and there's less water available so the water costs more so it is more expensive to take a heavy boat through the Panama Canal today than it was a month ago. Because of the price of water which. It makes sense when you hear it but it's not something you would I would have thought of and so at the moment the supply-chain wonks are are talking about like you know we might have some unanticipated, supply chain cost as you know people have to pay for the constrain amount of tonnage that they can lift through the Panama Canal. Scot: [57:23] Wow learn something everyday and I can check that off my box in it. Jason: [57:26] Nice well that's probably a perfect place to end it because we have used up our allotted time but even though we've been a little less frequent than usual, I always look forward to catching up with you and it's been great to chat but I look forward to hearing how our listeners are doing. Scot: [57:44] Yeah and you know what listeners could do to help us out leave a review we would always love your feedback let us know how we're doing and if there's any topics you want to cover and we appreciate you giving us a listen. Jason: [57:57] Scot that's a great idea and until next time happy Commercing.

John Canzano talks to Pat Kilkenny, longtime booster and former University of Oregon athletics director, about the significance of Oregon Ducks baseball hosting a Super Regional this weekend vs Oral Roberts, what it would mean to him if Oregon reached the College World Series for the first time since the program's restart in 2009, why Phil Knight would be a tremendous owner in the NBA , and how he sees the future of college football in the age of realignment. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

John Canzano reacts to the comments of Washington State president Kirk Schultz relating to the timeline of the media rights negotiations for the Pac-12 Conference. Canzano also dishes on the hierarchy of quarterbacks in the Pac-12, Damian Lillard's IG comments reiterating his desire to be in Portland while specifying his favorite potential trade destination, and if the Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund could infiltrate the NBA and the future sale of the Trail Blazers, specifically. Pat Kilkenny, longtime donor and former athletics director at University of Oregon, shares the significance of Oregon Ducks baseball in the Super Regionals, what it would mean for the program to reach Omaha, and why Phil Knight would be a tremendous owner for the Trail Blazers. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

In this episode of You Are Radically Loved, Marc and Angel Chernoff join Rosie to talk about the importance of the little things in life. Every day is an adventure, an opportunity, and a struggle. Through your journey, each step you take and the days you live bring you toward your success. These little things are what make up your life and shape it into what you want. Learn how to be more present in each day to celebrate your progress, overcome your problems, and change for the better.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Learn to set boundaries and maintain healthy relationships with your loved ones and at work.Find out the importance of practicing daily habits and rituals through the ups and downs.Listen to this episode to hear Marc, Angel, and Rosie's favorite quotes and how they can guide you through your everyday life.Episode Highlights:[01:57] Marc and Angel's Origin Story[06:54] Adding Up to 100% Together[11:47] How Daily Rituals Can Make or Break You[17:02] Setting Roles and Boundaries in a Relationship[22:03] Habits When Working From Home[26:34] Boundaries At Work[32:56] Favorite Quotes To Live By[38:23] Making Calmness Your Superpower[41:47] Key Takeaways From Marc and AngelResources:Books by Marc and Angel ChernoffGetting Back to Happy: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Reality, and Turn Your Trials into Triumphs: https://a.co/d/1NhX1Q9 1000+ Little Things Happy Successful People Do Differently: https://a.co/d/bTjcd8F1000+ Little Habits of Happy, Successful Relationships: https://a.co/d/7TMvz60The Good Morning Journal: Powerful Prompts and Reflections to Start Every Day: https://a.co/d/6WbQGFEThe Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz: https://a.co/d/2XiuozX The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman: https://amzn.eu/d/cALv7KmShoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE by Phil Knight: https://a.co/d/4tQrFkv Connect with Marc and Angel Chernoff:Website: https://www.marcandangel.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marc-and-Angel-Hack-Life-Practical-Tips-for-Productive-Living/60187856377Instagram: https://instagram.com/marcandangelPinterest: https://pinterest.com/bange16/marc-and-angel/Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcandangelStay updated!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/Twitter: https:twitter.com/rosieacostaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosieTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacostaThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5250338/advertisement

John Canzano talks to longtime pro golfer and Oregon native Peter Jacobsen about his reaction to the PGA Tour and LIV Golf Series coming together, if this really benefits the game of golf, why more information is needed to make a true judgement, how Jacobsen knew of Greg Norman's efforts for a rival league as far back as 1994, and why Jacobsen believes fellow Oregonian and friend Phil Knight would be a tremendous owner of the Trail Blazers. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

*In Shoe Dog, the famously reticent founder of Nike opens up to tell the story of how he transformed a $50 loan into a multibillion-dollar business. *Opening with Knight on a brisk morning run, aged 24, we're treated to a description of the almost divine manner in which the idea for starting a shoe company first strikes. *Yet the actual making of the future megabrand was founded on Knight's own athletic prowess and business acumen, not to mention his dogged determination. *While his college friends secured “proper jobs” and his father scolded him for “jackassing around” with sports shoes, Knight persevered. By selling shoes from the boot of his car, he managed to turnover $8,000 in his first year. *At the heart of his burgeoning business was a desire to capture the thrill of competition, to do work that didn't feel like working. *As well as providing insights into the highs and lows of running a newly formed company, Shoe Dog shows what happens when you stop playing by society's rules and decide to follow your heart. Theme 1: Knight's Crazy Idea - 0:29 Theme 2: Knight's Entrepreneurial Journey & Purpose -11:55 Theme 3: The Buttfaces - 26:06 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Want quick save-able, share-able bullet points on this book? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/TomBBBusiness/how-the-story-of-nike-s-tough-early-days-can-inspi-594/part-1 HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: Archive, Investors. “Billionaire Phil Knight: Starting Nike, Life and Shoes (2017).” YouTube, YouTube, 12 Sept. 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQvhAkLF7t0. Bloomberg Markets and Finance, Bloomberg Markets and. “The David Rubenstein Show: Phil Knight.” YouTube, YouTube, 28 June 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=brkdw_5umYY. Carmichael, Evan. “Chris Guillebeau's Top 10 Rules For Success (@Chrisguillebeau).” YouTube, YouTube, 26 May 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDEksMt3S9s. Chapters, Indigo |. “In Conversation: Phil Knight and Indigo CEO Heather Reisman.” YouTube, YouTube, 24 May 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EhX62tPsGw. Institute of Passion. “Steve Jobs Talking about Passion in Work at D5 Conference 2007.” YouTube, YouTube, 6 Jan. 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_SKFUHlW9Y. Morning, CBS Sunday. “How Phil Knight's ‘Crazy Idea' Conquers the Sporting World.” YouTube, YouTube, 24 Apr. 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxWJTo-0eyk. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. “Phil Knight Made A Pair Of Nikes Just For Stephen.” YouTube, YouTube, 29 Apr. 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTQMi-CBcMg. Full Title: Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creating of Nike Year of Publication: 2016 Book Author: Phil Knight To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://a.co/d/1g3gx0K Book Insight Writer: Joe Barnes Editor: Tom Butler-Bowden Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden Narrator: Robin Gabrielli

John Canzano is back for his weekly chat w/ the fellas! John shares his thoughts on the PGA Tour and LIV Golf coming together, what's going on w/ Jody Allen and Phil Knight regarding the sell of the Seahawks, any news on the PAC-12 media deal, and much more.

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Isolation20 Podcast with your host, Drerawka! In this week's episode, we dive into a variety of captivating topics that are sure to keep you engaged and informed.To kick things off, Drerawka begins with a recap of the highly anticipated Hot97 Summer Jam. From electrifying performances to surprise guest appearances, she breaks down all the highlights and unforgettable moments from this year's event, leaving no stone unturned.Next up, basketball enthusiasts are in for a treat as Drerawka delves into the NBA Finals showdown between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets. Expect in-depth analysis, game predictions, and insightful commentary as she dissects the thrilling matchups and examines the players' performances.But that's not all - Drerawka takes some time to connect with the Isolation20 community by answering questions submitted via social media. Listeners can look forward to hearing her expert advice, opinions, and perspectives on a wide range of topics, ensuring an interactive and engaging experience for everyone involved.Prepare to be spellbound as Drerawka discusses a bizarre incident caught on a Canadian woman's security camera. She provides a detailed account of a shocking discovery: a pair of individuals engaged in a carcass-eating ritual, commonly referred to as "Witches." Uncover the chilling details, explore the potential motives behind this mysterious act, and join the conversation as listeners share their own theories and reactions.In the world of technology, Apple enthusiasts are in for a treat as Drerawka explores the much-anticipated debut of the Vision Pro. Get an exclusive insight into Apple's revolutionary new product, its features, and potential impact on the industry as Drerawka discusses the cutting-edge advancements and possibilities it offers.With a wide array of captivating topics ranging from music, sports, the supernatural, technology, and pop culture, Episode 42 of Isolation20 Podcast is bound to entertain, educate, and leave you craving for more. Tune in as Drerawka's expertise, engaging storytelling, and genuine passion for the subjects take center stage, making this episode a must-listen for all avid podcast enthusiasts!PLEASE NOTEThe views expressed on this podcast are those of the podcasters, any guest and do not reflect the views of any organization, management, employees, sponsors or affiliates of there of.  Please be advised that we will be exploring a wide variety of topics (some adult-themed) and our younger viewers (and their parents) should be advised that some topics will be for mature audiences only.#podcast #spotify #applepodcastsThank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Youtube @DreRawka

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Isolation20 Podcast with your host, Drerawka! In this week's episode, we dive into a variety of captivating topics that are sure to keep you engaged and informed.To kick things off, Drerawka begins with a recap of the highly anticipated Hot97 Summer Jam. From electrifying performances to surprise guest appearances, she breaks down all the highlights and unforgettable moments from this year's event, leaving no stone unturned.Next up, basketball enthusiasts are in for a treat as Drerawka delves into the NBA Finals showdown between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets. Expect in-depth analysis, game predictions, and insightful commentary as she dissects the thrilling matchups and examines the players' performances.But that's not all - Drerawka takes some time to connect with the Isolation20 community by answering questions submitted via social media. Listeners can look forward to hearing her expert advice, opinions, and perspectives on a wide range of topics, ensuring an interactive and engaging experience for everyone involved.Prepare to be spellbound as Drerawka discusses a bizarre incident caught on a Canadian woman's security camera. She provides a detailed account of a shocking discovery: a pair of individuals engaged in a carcass-eating ritual, commonly referred to as "Witches." Uncover the chilling details, explore the potential motives behind this mysterious act, and join the conversation as listeners share their own theories and reactions.In the world of technology, Apple enthusiasts are in for a treat as Drerawka explores the much-anticipated debut of the Vision Pro. Get an exclusive insight into Apple's revolutionary new product, its features, and potential impact on the industry as Drerawka discusses the cutting-edge advancements and possibilities it offers.With a wide array of captivating topics ranging from music, sports, the supernatural, technology, and pop culture, Episode 42 of Isolation20 Podcast is bound to entertain, educate, and leave you craving for more. Tune in as Drerawka's expertise, engaging storytelling, and genuine passion for the subjects take center stage, making this episode a must-listen for all avid podcast enthusiasts!PLEASE NOTEThe views expressed on this podcast are those of the podcasters, any guest and do not reflect the views of any organization, management, employees, sponsors or affiliates of there of.  Please be advised that we will be exploring a wide variety of topics (some adult-themed) and our younger viewers (and their parents) should be advised that some topics will be for mature audiences only.#podcast #spotify #applepodcastsThank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Youtube @DreRawka

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Hot 5 at 5; Why won't Jody Allen answer Phil Knight's calls?; Scottie Scheffler's bizarre stats from The Memorial

What happened when Phil Knight tried to buy the Blazers? Do the Heat want Jokic to score a lot this series? The show ends with the latest on the A's stadium proposal in Las Vegas, and a Stanley Cup game two preview. 

When was the last time you had a check-in? Here is one I have learned from a great mentor of mine, Dr Arne Rubinstein. Give it a go with yourself, with your loved ones, with your team, and let me know how you go!  The Golden Check-In: G - going O - occupied L - liked D - difficult E - excited about N - need Also, the book I have been liking is Shoe Dog by Phil Knight. Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode of Unbeatable You, if this connected with you and you'd like to reach out, please see the links below: Email - info@brettrobbo.com  Instagram - @brettrobbocoach - https://www.instagram.com/brettrobbocoach/ Website - https://www.brettrobbo.com/community You can also find us over on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@brettrobbocoach  Keep thriving and as always remember, if not now, then when? If not you, then who?  This is your opportunity to live YOUR UNBEATABLE LIFE!

The subscription e-commerce market is expected to grow by $784 billion by 2026. Locus Robotics, a subscription-based mobile robotics and software provider, is a pioneer leading the way in warehouse automation.Dustin Pederson is the Chief Financial Officer of Locus Robotics, a company that supplies over 230 warehouse sites with up to 500 bots per site. With 15 years of experience in enterprise software, AI, warehouse automation, education, and aerospace, Dustin helps companies grow by enabling high-performance teams and overseeing all aspects of a business. In this episode, Hercules Capital host Noah Carville and Dustin discuss the principles of scaling a business, fundraising and managing operations in today's economy, the trade-offs between raising debt versus raising equity, and much more. Topics Include:Dustin's pivot from multifaceted companies to startupsThe guiding principles for scaling a businessAligning business needs, goals, and leadersThe CFO's responsibilities in managing scaleAdvice for fundraising and managing operations in today's economyCreating the right leadership teamTrade-offs between raising debt vs. raising equityAnd other topics…Dustin Pederson is the Chief Financial Officer for Locus Robotics, a subscription-based autonomous mobile robotics and software provider for over 230 warehouse sites in the U.S. He is also the previous VP of Finance and Operations at Cognito and Advisory Board Member for Text IQ. With 15 years of experience in enterprise software, AI, warehouse automation, education, and aerospace, Dustin helps companies grow by enabling high-performance teams and overseeing all aspects of a business. His roles have covered venture fundraising, business planning and analysis, sales strategy and operations, finance, marketing, legal contracts management, and facilities management.Resources Mentioned:Shoe Dog, by Phil Knight: https://www.amazon.com/Shoe-Dog-Memoir-Creator-Nike-ebook/dp/B0176M1A44 

Richie Jones has experienced both client side and agency life across multiple sectors. Having spent the majority of his career to date being just in front of the curve, he is now in the sweet spot having found his niche. Launching vvast has allowed Richie to blend his agency experience and brand expertise to deliver an innovative, low-capital entry to market for brands but crucially plugging them into a relentless R&D roadmap to accelerate revenue. He is passionate about the concept of creative destruction and feels genuinely privileged to have seen the inception and gradual impact of the internet on society and brands.  Ritchie builds teams with a shared love of brand, a stoke for surfing, mountain biking and music, and drive to deliver epic work. Having embarked on B Corp journey in 2021, Richie has discovered how aligned it is with his purpose for vvast, it is so much more than environmental impact, it's about considering our contribution to the wider community, and understanding the way we do business through an ethical lens.   Questions • We read your bio, your formal bio that they sent over to us, but we always like to ask our guests to share in their own words, a little bit about your journey, how you got to where you are today? • So, could you share with our listeners a little bit about vvast? What kind of clients do you have? What kind of work do you do? so they have a better idea of what your organisation is about? I know you mentioned just now that it was formed six years ago, and it's about 35 employees that you have in your complement. • So, I'm sure many of our listeners may have different organisations that they are a part of, and they may outsource some aspects of their business. And so, when you outsource a lot of times, the customer may not necessarily have the same experience across the board, could you share with us maybe two or three things that you found has made your team successful to make that experience so invaluable for the customer that they're not even able to pick up that you are a third party? But you're just all one. • What are maybe I would say, two things that you believe is important to grow a profitable and purpose led business focused on transparency, and communicating values, because especially the values part? • Can you share with us what's the one online resource, tool, website or app that you absolutely cannot live without in your business? • Could you also share with us maybe one or two books that have had the biggest impact on you? It could be a book that you read recently, or even one that you read a very long time ago, but it has had a very big impact on you. • Could you also share with us one thing that's going on in your life right now that you're really excited about? Either something you're working on to develop yourself or your people. • Where can listeners find you online? • Now, before we wrap our episodes up, we always like to ask our guests if you have a quote or a saying that during times of adversity or challenge, you will tend to revert to this quote if for any reason you feel off track or you get derailed, this quote kind of helps to get you back on track, remind you of as you said that Simon Sinek says, “Why are you doing what you're doing?”   Highlights Richie's Journey Richie shared that the bio really sort of summarises the journey he's been on. And he thinks the concept of being in front of the curve for quite a long time in his career has definitely been something he guess, paid for in the early parts of his career, because he was almost too early with the internet and technology. So, what's amazing now, having first founded a company that was about 20 years ago, he sold it about 10 years in, that was an amazing experience to see what it's like to start something and take it all the way through to selling to a A-listed marketing group. So, it's what you do when you've sort of found things and see what it turns into is really exciting. After that, he went brand side as they call it for a five-year period where he was on a private equity, and also venture capitalist funded board, where they selected brands and kind of took them to a whole next level really. After that, he went what they call brand side and worked, got a big learning for how brands operate, some of the challenges they face. And the crucial thing he kind of learned on that long sort of period as well was how to create amazing brand and consumer experiences, what will actually really make consumers want to buy again from a brand and why they enjoy doing it.  And most recently he founded vvast six years ago, and they've now grown to sort of 35 people that handling approaching 15 million pounds worth of revenue for their brands at the moment. So, it's been a really great journey. And crucially within that they have a whole customer services or customer centric elements of what they do as well. That's what he's done in a nutshell so far.    About Richie's Company - vvast Me: So, could you share with our listeners a little bit about vvast? What kind of clients do you have? What kind of work do you do? So they have a better idea of what your organisation is about? I know you mentioned just now that it was formed six years ago, and it's about 35 employees that you have in your complement, correct?   Richie affirmed, yes, that's correct. So, what they do in sort of summary is they've created an approach to be able to bring brands to market, initially in the European marketplace, but they're expanding into the Middle East, they actually have some brands in Australia and New Zealand as well. And fairly similarly going into the US, as well. So, it will be a global thing they're doing. But in the early stages, what they're doing now is they've set up the business so that a brand, some of the brands they work with brands, like Yeti and they have Stance, they have some of the Truly brands, so Truly Designs and brands like Jansport, which is one of the VF brands they work with.  And all of these brands, they operate in the European market, primarily, they set them up. So, it's actually, this is crucial on the eCommerce channel, but also on Amazon as well. It's actually a very complicated channel to navigate. And if you're saying based in the US and you've worked with a lot of California West Coast based brands, it's actually very quite risky setting up an entity and trading in the European market in the first place. They have all of the teams, the infrastructure and crucially the technical platforms to be able to launch a brand in Europe, navigate all of the challenges around the 28 countries that exist in the main sort of European Union trading block, things like language, how to price correctly, how to go to market, and also creating amazing customer and brand experiences. So, they're able to do that. And it's actually very low cost for a brand to use them, compared to them setting up the sort of one to 2 million US dollar cost of setting up your own local team and market. So, instead, they can talk to them and they basically act as the brand, they don't see themselves necessarily as an agency, they see themselves as a genuine extension to what the brand does, and in sort of customer facing side of what they do, especially, they're trained by the brands that they work with as well.  So, if you were to contact one of the brands they work with, you might talk to someone who works at vvast, but actually in effect, the consumer or customer is none the wiser they are being dealt with as they are the brand. And they take great pride in that and they feel like they're huge sort of custodians of that as well. This year, they're going for a B Corp as well, as mentioned in his bio, and they're particularly excited about that, because they were able to apply a lot of the learnings from their B Corp, to the brands and make recommendations and how they can be more sustainable and more ethical.   Strategies Found That Has Made Your Team Successful to Make Experience Invaluable for the Customers Me: Amazing. So, I loved what you said about talking to someone from vvast but you didn't know you're talking to someone from vvast, because it was almost like you're talking to someone from the actual company, because that experience was just so seamless. So, I'm sure many of our listeners may have different organisations that they are a part of, and they may outsource some aspects of their business. And so, when you outsource a lot of times, the customer may not necessarily have the same experience across the board, could you share with us maybe two or three things that you found has made your team successful to make that experience so invaluable for the customer that they're not even able to pick up that you are a third party? But you're just all one.   Richie stated that is really crucial with the kind of brands they work with as well. So, a lot of high end. So, the expectation from a consumer point of view is that it should be a like a premium, incredible experience. So, the real challenge of it is that if there's if common issues that are coming up, but it's having good software to track, so they use Zendesk as their main platform, but there's others out there, obviously, they're having really good software to track what are their consistent problems that the consumers are contacting them about? And that's where because they own the full 360 user experience, they call it 360 so they can actually change if it's a problem with how you're describing the sizing, for example, on the website might be one specific product.  And that's particularly important when you're importing products from say, the US where sizing is completely different, and they don't use it, they use Imperial not metric to do it, making sure all those things you address. If it's a really common issue, and it's reoccurring, making sure they have a really clear process that addresses that, so you can actually reduce the amount of inbound you're getting around that particular issue. That's a real kind of big advantage that they have, because they will have visibility. That's definitely the first thing he'd say.   He thinks as well. The other one is what is really immersing their brand team, sort of customer experience facing team in the brand itself. And again, with a premium brand that they're working with, they're very fortunate that they actually extend the training, the onboarding, and also product update training with their team. And that's been really instrumental in terms of their success. So, often the US team will just treat their team exactly as an extension, which is exactly what you need. And likewise, they will share their excitement. So, if there's a product update, for example, that addresses one of the key issues, because a lot of these products, they're driven by the consumer. So, if there's a key issue that comes up like the latch is too tight or too hard to close on a key kind of piece of luggage, for example, when there's an update, and there's a really great accessory that comes up that addresses that issue, their team are the first to know from those brands that there's a brilliant kind of solution to this. And that is just a great example that the brand is listening to the consumer, which is again why consumable repeat with a brand.  He thinks the third one he'd say is that glue that exists between the trading team that they have who actually trade the eCommerce websites and also things like Amazon, and the insights that team kind of getting so there's a great trust there. So, if there's an issue with a website, which he's happy to say doesn't happen very often, they their trade team will be the first to tell their customer experience team that there's an issue.  And it might be on one particular payment type, for example, like Apple Pay has gone down or MasterCard isn't working in Germany for some reason, or whatever it is, their trade team are very quick to tell the customer experience team just say really quickly, “Okay, we're aware of this issue. We're working on it, here's a resolution, can we help you with an alternative payment method?” That kind of thing really. So, those are probably the kind of biggest things and it really leverages their 360 model, because they've got that visibility across the entire business, so to speak.    Me: Amazing. So, you mentioned the glue, the technology and the training and development. And that's kind of how your methodology works in order to ensure that seamless experience. That's really, really good.   Important Factors to Grow a Profitable and Purpose Led Business Focused on Transparency and Communicating Values Me: Could you also share in working with your company vvast and all of your high end clients and brands across different countries across Europe, what are maybe I would say, two things, let's narrow it down to two that you believe is important to grow a profitable and purpose led business focused on transparency, and communicating values, because especially the values part. Because you're working with many different people, many different personalities, we're all socialised and grown up differently. So, how do you kind of get everybody on that same page, and then your consumer buys into those values that you have for your organisation and they can see those values permeate in your day to day interactions with you?   Richie stated that it's such a kind of question of now. And often it's very pertinent to the kind of the zeitgeist of purpose led really, and we're in a smoothness age now, especially the internet and post COVID, where the brand is the biggest brands in the world, and even the smaller ones and operations like vvast do as well. If you're going to embark on a purpose led mission and use things like the amazing movement is being fought to make it a transparent process, you absolutely 100% have to live and breathe your kind of company vision fundamentally, that's the most important thing. And he thinks anchoring it back to your company vision, and reminding your team of what you're doing and why you're doing, it not only creates a feeling of belonging and excitement in that you're on this bigger mission, it isn't just about making profit, it's actually about what excites their team so much, him especially that really makes him happy about that, it's not just making money thing, is that you can really feel like they're on a mission that is going to potentially not just influence the brands they work with, but ideally, also influence everybody else, their peers in the industry. And our peers could be either competitors to what vvast does, and there's not many at the moment, or the actual competitors of some of their brands that go, okay, that's a really good idea that if, for example, they deploy a type of version of Shopify, there's much more low energy for the end user and also for the hosting environment that they use.  So, they're willing to share how they've actually achieved that, in the same way that Volvo did when they designed the seatbelt, they made the Payton open source that meant the whole car industry could then adopt that and save millions of lives. So, they feel like they're in a place where they can create just a great passion for what they did in terms of like, they can address the climate emergency, they can start to, or at least be part of that solution to the climate emergency. They can start to say to people, that they've got a way of engaging ethically in eCommerce selling techniques. And all those things join back to this kind of common purpose that exist in the business itself, it's phenomenal how the B Corp kind of framework gives you this, what it does is literally a framework to actually implement some of the findings and learnings to actually get you to turn your company mission statement into a set of values that then your team will do and live day in day out and you can attach those to the team objectives.  So, if someone has a team objective for that particular quarter, for example, an individual has an objective, you can say what company value are you actually going to attach that to and you can benchmark it. And they actually have an award that they give out once a month, it's called a vvasterfy award, it's quite bizarre in a shaped you mentioned surfing earlier, he's not sure if you're familiar what a shackle is, which is you stick your two fingers up on each end of your palm, but your thumb out and then your finger out the other way and you sort of do a shackle, which is a surfing thing.   Me: I've never surfed before, but I'm a good swimmer.   Richie stated that It's basically a golden shackle that they give to people each month who have demonstrated the best, they've exemplified their values in the best way. And an example of one of their values is for planner and community. And it's like demonstrating how they've managed to lower impact to improve their impact on obviously on the planet, but also on their community as well.  And those are great ways to meet. They've given away a month's worth of charity days in terms of their teams, so each team member can spend a day and maybe two, if it's a great sort of thing if the workload or allows working at a charity that they believe in, or an NGO. And that's another example, they are just living that example by their kind of company mission, really. And it's all made possible, really by that whole B Corp sort of framework that they can then report against, really. Those are probably the biggest ways that they demonstrate that purpose, really.   App, Website or Tool that Richie Absolutely Can't Live Without in His Business When asked about online resource that he cannot live without in his business, Richie stated that that's a great question. So, where they're at now, and he promises, it's not an advert. He thinks a tool that is a kind of a playbook, where they store all of their insights and their processes in terms of a new product launch, or a new starter joins, or someone leaves or whatever it is, is a platform called Asana. And they've gone through two or three tools that have a similar to Asana. But they now using it to a point now where they literally can just fire up all kinds of processes and tasks, simple things that if there was a data, he's just thinking now in terms of the more customer centric stuff. If someone did a data request, “Okay, I want you to delete all my data that this brand has on me. Can you confirm your do that within in 48 hours?” Which is what the legislation says they need to do. So, they have a process, they just fire up in Asana and bosch it's done, the team, they are pulling in the right sort of way. He thinks that that has been a game changer for them. And it exists the costs in a web browser and also in app on desktop as well. So, that's probably the one he would choose out of all of them.   Books that Have Had the Biggest Impact on Richie When asked about books that have had the biggest impact, Richie stated that the classic one at the moment, he's referencing quite a lot at the moment is The Power of Why, which is a Simon Sinek book, which is was probably his first kind of big mass market success, he'd say. And that talks about going right back to what is your purpose? Why does your company even exist? What gets you out of bed? It literally will pull you right back out of all of the kind of mode you're in to a to go on that journey about literally why is so important, and is definitely worth a follow on LinkedIn, if you can, Simon Sinek he's really great. And he is now really sort of taking things, his success with COVID was phenomenal, is taking it to the whole next level, and what you can do, but that's a great, great book to start with.  He thinks another one is one called Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike, which is the story autobiography, actually, written by the founder of Nike. And just on a personal level, but also, we all know about the kind of sacrifices you have to make when you start a business.  And he encapsulates that whole summary. And also, he should say, is also the founder of Nike as well, which is Phil Knight. And in that book, it takes you on such a journey about him going from bedroom start-up literally from his, his classically educated academic dad questioning why on earth he wants to set up a trainer brand in the first place, all the way through to the end where the business is obviously worth billions. The most successful kind of shoe and apparel business on the planet, so to speak, really. And he thinks it's a fascinating read, and it's actually very inspiring. He relates to it because of how he's engaged in community in such a clever way, especially through active sports. And they obviously started in running but when diversified, obviously, all kinds of areas like basketball as we all know. So, that's a really inspiring read or recommend that to anyone, even if they're not in the kind of lifestyle, fashion businesses. It's a great read.   What Richie is Really Excited About Now! When asked about something that he's really excited about, Richie shared that they are like six years old and that feels like they're older, but feels like at the moment, they're going through the stage where they're really going up from being like teenagers who are probably coming home late at night, and their parents are worried about them sort of thing, to actually go in into this amazing stage where they're going, they're really, really accountable. They've always been accountable at this next level of accountability, where they're now doubling down on their processes, how teams are iterating things. And they've been on this amazing journey with an external company, he's going to name drop them, which they're based in Bristol, a company called Loonos. And a good friend of his who runs it as well, two friends of his, and these guys have done an amazing job in terms of coming in and evaluating where they're at as a business and in providing them krushi with these really simple tools to help them transition into this grown up versions of themselves. And the process is called Launchpad. And it's been an amazing, it's gruelling as well, he'll be honest, in terms of how he's running the company at the same time, you got to keep all your people on the same page, that this journey is worth it.  But he can really see already from the green sheets, he's seen already that this process is going to be transformative in terms of how they get on to the amazing work they do for their brands that he internally call this the gold that they're creating, out into the ether to demonstrate all of the value to their brands, because they don't talk about it enough. They see so many things, but the passion doesn't always come out sometimes. And that's just purely a product of people just delivering the day to day and not taking that time, like Simon says to ask what the Why is and go, “Oh, by the way, we've seen this, look at this solution we've got, would you be interested in doing it with us?” So that probably is the single biggest piece and he can't wait to continue on the journey to keep on delivering against that.   Where Can We Find Richie Online Website – www.vvast.net LinkedIn – Richie Jones   Quote or Saying that During Times of Adversity Richie Uses  When asked about a quote or saying that he tends to revert to, Richie stated that he thinks it's probably a quote he just tell himself so when adversity strikes, and sometimes you'll be on top of something that's even more, you've been dealing with, just for the business, you might be in peak trading, or whatever the challenges are, he just tells himself that, “This is what you do, you can do this. You can face this adversity.” And the saying that comes in his head sometimes, it's kind of “This is what you're here to do. And you can do this, you demonstrate this to yourself multiple times that you can just navigate.” If you'd have to stay up until 3:00 am one day and just navigate something because you have to do something you need to do last minute, you can do it. And he thinks it's that reminder that we've got the ability to push on through to that next level, way beyond what you think you can do, mentally and also physically. He learned that from sports especially. So, it's that thing that it's what you were meant to do. And if it's meant to happen, you will be able to do it. That's the kind of thing he tells himself and at the moment he seems to be proving to himself that that he can do that which is a cool feeling.    Please connect with us on Twitter @navigatingcx and also join our Private Facebook Community – Navigating the Customer Experience and listen to our FB Lives weekly with a new guest   Links  ·  Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight   The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience Grab the Freebie on Our Website – TOP 10 Online Business Resources for Small Business Owners  Do you want to pivot your online customer experience and build loyalty - get a copy of “The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience.” The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience provides 26 easy to follow steps and techniques that helps your business to achieve success and build brand loyalty. 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Braga and King talk about Air, a movie about Sonny Vaccaro's battle to save Nike basketball and sign Michael Jordan, thus creating the Air Jordan brand and changing shoe deals forever. Phil Knight is also in it. He has a grape Porsche. Listen!

We assume, because of our modern loneliness epidemic, that being alone is bad, not realizing that there are healthy forms of loneliness and unhealthy forms.   The legendary John Prine wrote a powerful song entitled The Speed of The Sound of Loneliness.  His lyric lends insight into a common reality for leaders, “you've broken the speed of the sound of loneliness, you're out there runnin' just to be on the run.”    After launching, incubating, or purchasing a business, the owner or founder begins running at a speed that very few can or will match in the remaining days, years, and decades of the business.  For many, it is a hyper-speed, superhuman pace, unsustainable over time.   There is a sound to loneliness, a narrative, a rhythm that can be of great value to the leader, but for most, they ignore and blast right through the speed of the sound of loneliness and they continue running at a superhuman pace because it is the only way to give momentary satisfaction for our obsession of productivity. We make excuses and say that we really do care about “quality” or “customer service”, when in reality what we really care about is that this “perfect” business we grew has no spot or blemish when placed into the care of others. Loneliness forces us to see the warts, the blemishes, the imperfections.   Loneliness forces us to reckon with our own humanity… our limitations.   Loneliness offers an opportunity to find joy in the imperfections, or to deny that imperfections can exist and pick up the speed of our running so that we can “feel like we're doing something”. A dear mentor of mine told me in November of 2015, “My favorite thing about you is not your productivity”. It stung.   I am well known and regarded precisely for my productivity and affinity for systems and processes, and my friend to a surgeon's scalpel to the thing that I embraced the most.  His encouragement felt like rebuke, and it was needed. It would have never been heard without time and space for relationship…an ironic twist on solitude.   There is healthy loneliness and unhealthy loneliness. There are healthy relationships and unhealthy relationships. If you are to be an executive leader of impact, then you will make time for solitude. Recalling the story of how Nike wooed Michael Jordan as its game-changing endorsement personality Sonny Vacarro was shocked when Nike founder Phil Knight decided to change his mind and commit the entirety of the Nike basketball endorsement money to one player.  Originally against the unprecedented idea, Vacarro asked Knight, “What changed?”   Knight's response?  “I went for a run.”  The story may not be true… but the principle is.   A portion of that solitude will be committed to a few, meaningful, sincere, and intentional relationships.   Relationships with people in person, and with people in publication. Nearly one out of every two adults has not read a book in the last 12 months.  That is not an option for an Executive Leader.   If Executive Leadership is creating proximity to motivate a team to pursue the named future you see, then part of the proximity you create are towards relationships that can provide mutual sourcing for motivation and vision. Rarely does a person develop a vision from nothing.  We all generate vision from a body of source material, experiences, and inputs.   Leaders need curated input, but too often we crank up the volume of the masses in the search for a non-caloric “silver bullet” instead of eagerly pursuing the small, subtle voice of wisdom that is dripping with sustenance.   How do we know if our time is being devoted to wise solitude, whether alone or with someone, or to noisy isolation as we infinite-scroll the doomsday logs at the ready in our feeds?  The Solitude Matrix helps us to understand where we can make time for solitude; both alone and with others.      Imagine a quadrant where your horizontal axis on the top is devoted to substance and on the left and surface on the right.  The vertical axis on the left side is devoted to solitary at the top and social at the bottom. When a leader devotes themselves to surface-level conversation in a solitary surrounding (top right) it leads to the hopelessness of unchecked voices in our minds, a belief that what you see is always because perspective has no access, and solutions are fabricated many times to problems that don't exist (or at least are not significant). When a leader devotes themselves to surface-level conversation in a social surrounding (bottom right) it leads to an interaction that feels fake.  Not a relationship, but instead an obligation.  In these fake interactions, we find ourselves obsessed with “who's got it more together”, and wanting to become the highest “spender” so we can steal the show.  Fake conversations leave us empty as we leave hoping that our social standing improved during the interaction. When a leader devotes themselves to substance-level conversation in a social surrounding (bottom left) they are actively building relationships.  There is a focus on connecting with a healthy mix of emotion and empathy.  A relationship interaction from a leader is comfortable with awkward silence because simple presence is valued, and there is a shared decor (SWAG, music, food, or event) that is meaningful.   When a leader devotes themselves to substance-level conversation in a solitary surrounding (top left) they achieve the hallmark of leadership; wisdom and vision.  Healthy solitude allows for active listening by reading or thinking, writing to capture what they hear, thoughtful planning to map out clarity, and intentional reflection to celebrate wins and mourn losses.  Sherry Turkle defines healthy solitude as “the time you become familiar and comfortable with yourself...Without solitude, we cannot construct a stable sense of self.” (Turkle pg.. 61). Solitude with distraction robs us of that, leaving us confused and setting us up to hurt other people.  This leads to the myth of the modern brainstorming sessions to be our primary mode of breeding helpful bouts of creativity.  Turkle (pg. 62) goes on to say that “Our brains are most productive when there is no demand that they be reactive...new ideas are more likely to emerge from people thinking on their own.  Solitude is where we can learn to trust our imagination.” Solitude is the healthy version of being alone On the other hand, the philosopher and theologian Paul Tillich says, “Language...has created the word ‘loneliness' to express the pain of being alone.  And it has created the word ‘solitude' to express the glory of being alone.”  Loneliness is painful because it allows the space for shame to be revealed.  Shame in our past, shame in our present.  When we medicate with the substance of busy-ness then we ensure that shame remains safely swept under the rug.   Loneliness is not the same as solitude. Picasso said, “Without great solitude, no serious work is possible”.  The human spirit NEEDS healthy alone time.

Checks over stripes: This week, we're learning where the sneaker originated and how it grew to become what it is today. Shoes, shoes, shoes. A young runner follows his passion for creating an athletic shoe worn by winners around the world. Following him from the columns of Greece to the boardrooms of Japan, we watch courtside as he builds an iconic brand that is today a part of global culture and fashion. The young runner with a dream? Phil Knight. The book? Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike Let's get LIT! - View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@litsocietypod   Find Alexis and Kari online:  Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Twitter — www.twitter.com/litsocietypod Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod Our website — www.LitSocietyPod.com.    Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr   

We watched Air and were delighted by the total lack of sports in the historical sports drama. @dgoebel00 on Instagram provided this amazing artwork. Follow him and check out his website https://youtu.be/Euy4Yu6B3nU Synopsis There was a time in the 80's when Nike wasn't top of the pack. During that time a Nike talent scout named Sonny Vaccaro (Matt Damon) was looking for a way to help Nike break into the Basketball vertical. As he is passionate about the game, he finds a young man who shows incredible promise that very few others see. He fights tooth and nail to make Nike appealing to young Michael Jordan, and with the help of the incredible talent at Nike in 1984, he just may have a chance. Review There is nothing inside me that enjoys sports. But there is a small place inside me that really enjoys historical dramas. Movies like The Big Short, and The Social Network are a lot of fun, and Air presents a similar, if lighter experience.  It's hard to believe that there was a time when Nike wasn't top dog in the shoe world. But Air details the moments leading up to probably the most important decision of the largest shoe and sports gear manufacturer on the planet. Watch AirBuy or Rent on AmazonClick here to Rent Directed by Ben Affleck, who also plays Phil Knight, this is an interesting insight into marketing and how one man can have a hunch so strong that it changes the world. The star studded cast is enough to get anyone to watch (including Jason Bateman, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Chris Tucker, Marlon Wayans, and Jay Mohr) and the score will keep you very happy with every 80's hit to grace the charts. The best part for me is it's only tangentially related to sports, barely even showing Michael Jordan. To be honest it makes you wish it showed Jordan. But that movie is mostly concerned with Nike's breakthrough on Jordan's coattails. With this being free on Prime, it's an easy one to recommend. I was interested and laughing throughout, and I wouldn't mind paying to see it in theaters either. Score 7/10

Our YouTube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1QXNiZn4c0btMe0K0piUeQNike. Is it in you? Today we cover the wild rise of one of the world's most popular companies. Follow Phil Knight as he builds a clothing empire using elbow grease, hard work, crimes, and confidence! Plus, Dave and Kellen discuss their worst sporting moments, and want to hear yours too.*TheBookPilePodcast@gmail.com*Kellen Erskine has appeared on Conan, Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, NBC's America's Got Talent, and the Amazon Original Series Inside Jokes. He has garnered over 100 million views with his clips on Dry Bar Comedy. In 2018 he was selected to perform on the “New Faces” showcase at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. He currently tours the country www.KellenErskine.com*David Vance's videos have garnered over 1 billion views. He has written viral ads for companies like Squatty Potty, Chatbooks, and Lumē, and sketches for the comedy show Studio C. His work has received two Webby Awards, and appeared on Conan. He currently works as a writer on the sitcom Freelancers.

HOUR 3 - Sean recounts an experience interviewing Les Alexander, reviews the new movie "Air" about Phil Knight and Nike, Seth and Sean try to anticipate how many games the Texans will actually be favored to win, Seth tells bird facts and stories, and the guys react to the fact that Bo Jackson has had the hiccups for almost a year.

Welcome back to the Family Brand Podcast! In this episode, Chris is joined by Justin Donald, the founder of The Lifestyle Investor and a Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Justin shares how his business was born out of his desire to be a more present husband and father. As entrepreneurs, it's easy to get caught up in our businesses and unintentionally neglect our families. Justin shares how he shifted his mindset from being a businessman first to being a family man first. He began scheduling family time first, blocking out work around those commitments. Justin emphasizes the importance of being intentional about growing together as a family. Without intentionality, families can grow apart. He and Chris discuss the rarity of adult siblings who remain close and how designing intentional relationships can help create lasting bonds. Interestingly, Justin also shares how even the most successful entrepreneurs, like Warren Buffet, have regrets about sacrificing family for business success. This serves as a reminder that we should aim to prioritize our families as much as our businesses. You'll also hear about the book "Shoe Dog" by Phil Knight and how it relates to Justin's experiences in Japan with his family. The book highlights the importance of family and how it shaped Knight's success. Hit play to hear more about Justin's insights on being a lifestyle investor and prioritizing family, and listen to the full episode!   LINKS: Website: familybrand.com Social: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourfamilybrand Facebook: www.facebook.com/FamilyBrandOfficial YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGu-7odB6gkPbyXpUIQLkrg Twitter: https://twitter.com/OurFamilyBrand   NEW: What Culture are You Creating In Your Family? Take the Quiz Now! https://familybrand.com/quiz Links For This Episode:  Justin's Book, “The Lifestyle Investor:” https://course.justindonald.com/Free-Plus-Shipping-Book-SP The Lifestyle Investor Podcast: https://lifestyleinvestor.com/podcast/   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:00 Show introduction 0:45 Welcome Justin Donals, the investment world's new Warren Buffet! 3:50 How to know if you are putting your family first 13:58 Have the success AND a lifestyle that allows you to be present for your family 23:58 If you don't know anything about investing, here's how you start! 30:15 Sneak Peak of Justin's “10 Commandments” of investing 34:15 We have a responsibility of being charitable and giving back  

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Patrick Donley sits down with Jonathan Barr to talk about how he renovated 400 homes in Los Angeles with his family business, how he 1031'ed some duplexes he owned into investing in Midwest multi-family, how he's managing his properties remotely, why he is a big fan of interest only loans and cost segregation studies, what his “Why?” is, and why mental health advocacy is important to him.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro06:40 - How they managed 400 flips in Los Angeles over a 10 year period.10:18 - How some duplexes he bought in LA after the Great Financial Crisis provided the capital to start his next venture.11:00 - What his next steps were after the fix and flip business became saturated?14:09 - How he transitioned away from the family business and started JB2 Investments.15:11 - Why he chooses to invest in multi-family in the Midwest.15:11 - How he tripled his cash flow by investing in Midwest multi-family.19:40 - Why he is a fan of interest only loans.22:45 - How he's managing his properties remotely.22:45 - What the pros and cons of working in his family's business were.33:16 - What the advantages of cost segregation studies are.37:48 - Understanding the advantages of a 1031