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En el último episodio me acompañan, en el estudio, nuestros queridos 𝗝𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶, 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘀 Á𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝘆 Á𝗹𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗼 para debatir un tema de actualidad: Cómo la inteligencia artificial puede revolucionar la planificación de viajes. ✅¿Sabes que puedes formar parte de la Comunidad RevenueKnowmads y que tenemos descuentos de entre un 15 y un 40%? ¡Aquí tienes toda la información!: 👉https://www.revenueknowmads.com ✅¿Quieres aprender más sobre revenue management, marketing, distribución, ventas y comercialización hotelera?. Te invito a que te suscribas a Hotel Marketing School: 👉https://hotelmarketing.school/ ✅El GRAN LIBRO del COACHING HOTELERO es una guía práctica que combina conceptos de coaching con estrategias específicas para la gestión hotelera. Si deseas profundizar en el tema, te recomiendo leerlo al completo. ✅Si quieres formar parte del Club del Hotelero Feliz, aquí te dejamos el enlace para que puedas unirte a su grupo de WhatsApp: 🔗https://chat.whatsapp.com/JodZmMOmtye... ¿𝗗𝗲 𝗾𝘂é 𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘀 𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗼? 🤔 A pesar de un inicio sin guión, caótico pero muy divertido, la conversación se adentra en el papel de los 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗴é𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗼𝘀 autónomos y su potencial para cambiar la forma en que reservamos nuestros hoteles y vuelos. 🚀¡𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽á𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘂𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗷𝗲 𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗰𝗶ó𝗻 𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝘂𝗿í𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘀! No hay duda de la increíble velocidad a la que avanza la inteligencia artificial, con actualizaciones, casi, a diario. Un concepto muy actual es el de los 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗴é𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗼𝘀. Se trata de sistemas autónomos capaces no solo de ayudar en la planificación, sino también de ejecutar acciones como la compra y reserva de viajes. Este es un punto crucial: ya no solo hablamos de asistentes informativos, sino de verdaderos ejecutores de reservas. A continuación compartimos 5 nombres, que se mencionan en el episodio, relacionados con el campo de la IA y aplicados a la industria de los viajes: 1️⃣𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: Un modelo que parece avanzar hacia la planificación y ejecución de reservas de forma autónoma, aunque actualmente su versión Pro, en OpenAI, es de pago y con acceso limitado geográficamente. 2️⃣𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀: Aunque presente, se considera que actualmente tiene limitaciones para la búsqueda de viajes en comparación con otros modelos. Se espera que evolucione en el futuro. 3️⃣𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗔𝗜: Una alternativa china a Operator, actualmente en beta privada pero con la promesa de ser gratuita. Ha generado gran expectación. 4️⃣𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸: Un modelo chino que ha logrado resultados similares a otros con menos recursos, utilizando ingeniería inversa sobre modelos existentes. Se ha destacado por su menor coste. 5️⃣𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝘆: Un buscador con IA que busca competir con Google, utilizando diferentes modelos de lenguaje y adaptándose a regulaciones europeas de datos. Ha establecido una alianza con TripAdvisor. 🤔¿𝗘𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗷𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘀? Jaime Chicheri planteó una pregunta controvertida: ¿𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗿á𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗢𝗧𝗔𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗼?. La IA tiene la capacidad de construir sistemas de reserva con el mismo inventario y mejoras significativas en poco tiempo. Las OTAs han jugado un papel fundamental en la distribución de servicios turísticos, y plantear su posible desaparición invita a una reflexión profunda sobre su evolución, su impacto y los cambios en el comportamiento del consumidor y la tecnología. 🎧 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗮 𝗲𝗹 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝘆 Ú𝗡𝗘𝗧𝗘 𝗮 𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗖𝗜Ó𝗡 𝘀𝗼𝗯𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗹 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗢 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗠𝗢. ¿𝗤𝘂é 𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗶ó𝗻? ¿𝗘𝘀𝘁á𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗜𝗔 𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝘂 𝗽𝗿ó𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗷𝗲? ¡𝗢𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗷𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮! //////////////////// ¿Quieres más? 👉 Si quieres seguir aprendiendo con nuestros vídeos semanales te invito a suscribirte a este canal sobre Revenue Management, Distribución, Marketing y todo lo que ayuda a un negocio de alojamiento a crecer (hoteles, rentals, campings, hostales..) donde además hablo sobre estratégias y tácticas para emprender. 👉 Si además quieres seguir mi día a día como emprendedor te animo a visitar mi otro canal https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGC… 👉Y si quieres que te muestre 7 maneras, algunas de ellas GRATIS, en las que puedo ayudar a personas como tú a 1) Crear marca personal y autoridad 2) Generar ingresos pasivos y emprender 3) Mejorar el Revenue de su negocio 4) Aprender todo sobre Revenue Management (Una estrategia que nace en el sector servicios y de la que muchos negocios deberían aprender), Distribución de producto online - offline, Marketing Digital y Rentabilización de Negocios de cualquier tipo te animo a entrar en https://bit.ly/jch7minutos 👉 También puedes seguir aprendiendo con nosotros, aquí te dejamos acceso a https://www.rkmuniversity.com Se trata del primer MBA en negocios de alojamiento turístico y sus cursos son 100% bonificables y pueden salirte, totalmente, GRATIS. MARCAS DE TIEMPO 0:00 Presentación del episodio: La NUEVA FORMA de BUSCAR VIAJES: IA por voz, Alexa, Operator, ManusAI y el FUTURO del TURISMO

 " An outlandish approach to meta puzzles" "Congratulations and Condolences" is the default phrase when a team of puzzlers has just won the vaunted MIT Mystery Hunt. This is because according to tradition, the winning team must write next year's Mystery Hunt. This daunting task was recently undertaken by Death and Mayhem, the team that wrote the 2025 MIT Mystery Hunt titled "The Case of the Shadow Diamond." At the helm of this illustrious team is James Douberley, affectionately dubbed the Benevolent Dictator. James led his team of over 160 people to create David's favorite MIT Mystery Hunt to date, blending puzzles with immersive theater in a way that Mystery Hunts had never done before. Some features of this year's hunt included an escape room, The Radio, and The Gala, which functioned as both the team headquarters, but also a place for players to experience a fun interaction. This year's Mystery Hunt had 5,000 people enrolled, with around 171 puzzles. James joins us on REPOD to unwrap the mystery behind how his team designed and built this year's Mystery Hunt. I especially loved hearing about the unique escape room they built, which involved one player actually going to the escape room, while the rest of their team back at HQ clued the active player on what to do, but with a very limited word bank. Cue hilarity. If you're interested in puzzle hunts and large scale immersive events, don't miss this episode, and make sure to check out David's favorite (relatively accessible) puzzle linked below. Winner's Coin from the 2025 MIT Mystery Hunt Episode Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors: Weldwood Marketing, Buzzshot, COGS by Clockwork Dog, and Patreon supporters like you.    Weldwood Marketing Maximize your online presence with Weldwood Marketing. It's a one-stop shop for digital marketing—specializing in web design, SEO, online ads, and best business practices. They can even manage all your integrations so you can track the customer journey from clicking on an ad to booking your game. Let Weldwood help unlock more money for your business. Special offer exclusively for REPOD listeners: Weldwood rarely offers discounts, but they did for us. REPOD listeners get 15% off Marketing Services for the first 3 months, PLUS $750 off escape room websites. Schedule your Discovery Call and mention REPOD in the notes! Visit weldwoodmarketing.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   COGS COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug & play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code. Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at cogs.show. Use code REPOD at checkout.   Become a Patron Today! Supporitng us on Patreon helps to fund our work, pay our team, and it grants you access to an incredible library of bonus content including:  The REPOD Bonus Show The Spoilers Club The Travelogue Series Thank you to all of our ongoing supporters

Tune in to the latest Suite Spot episode featuring TMG's very own Chief Technology Officer, Jason Lee, as he gives listeners the latest update on our newest innovation, SMART Response powered by TMG AI. Hear about the development, successes, and challenges of building a guest review response solution with the ingenuity of artificial intelligence. Ryan Embree: Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in, and we check out what's trending in hotel marketing. I'm your host, Ryan Embree. Welcome to another episode of The Suite Spot. As you can see, if you're watching us on our YouTube channel, we are here in our Suite Spot podcast studio in Maitland, Florida, here with CTO, Jason Lee at Travel Media Group. Jason, thank you so much for being back on the Suite Spot. Jason Lee: Yeah, thanks for having me. In the seated position. Ryan Embree: Yes. I feel like we should be celebrating maybe like a 10th or 15th milestone of you coming on the Suite Spot or something like that. It's been a lot, but we're here to talk about a really important topic, something that's been bubbling up in conferences, conversations that we're having something that you're not a stranger to. You've been doing some research on this and, and have some updates for us. But AI, I mean, it seems to be the, obviously the, the hot topic, like I said, at these conferences or just in the industry, outside of the industry in general, and then pairing it with guest review response, something that Travel Media group obviously known for. We're coming up on the 2 million guest review mark. Which Is a fantastic milestone, really exciting milestone, but I figured we could start the episode by just kind of talking about how Travel Media Group got into guest review response. A lot of the stuff and solutions that we've talked about on this podcast have been through hotel your feedback. Talk to us a little bit about this journey in review response, and then we'll get to maybe where the state of the industry is now, and AI and guest review response. Jason Lee: Well, you know, working with hotels the way we have for a lot of years, almost 10 years ago, we were getting a lot of requests to do review response. And so, we're like, yeah, I think we can do it. And then as we got into it, we realized like, wow, this is complicated because every hotel's different. The vibe of the hotel is different, but also the amenities and policies, the quantities, the types of sites that are, have more text or less text ratings and like, I think even getting deeper into, you know, how a hotel wants to use language. And so like, it's even beyond voice, you know? So it's like it's literally grammar and also types of words. And so I think, so we started in this very simple place, very innocent, like, we can do this. This is gonna be awesome. And I think the first offering we had was 20 reviews. It was an SLA of 20 reviews a month. It was TripAdvisor only and . So we, like, we, we jumped to that and quickly, almost like instantly it was like, well, we need, we definitely need Google, and well, we definitely need Expedia. We definitely need booking. You know, so we had to adapt. And it went, the adoption was not just in the sites that we've brought on, it was also in the complexity of the response. It was also in then systematically creating a flow. So the review comes in, we have a writer that writes a response. That response goes to the property. So like, that stuff wasn't initially there. It goes to the property, the property can edit it, and then, and then it goes live back on the site. So that whole process was also sort of formulated during those first, that first year, and then has become very perfected over time where, where we've taken that and we have all sorts of mechanisms to make sure we capture hotel voice, make sure we're doing the right things, critical review pieces that we're doing. So all of these things to really sort of make it as authentic as possible...

The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and with the rise of AI-powered search engines, the way we approach Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is undergoing a significant transformation. While the traditional rules of Google SEO have served us well, the emergence of AI tools like Gemini is forcing us to rethink our strategies. And while it might seem like a distant concern, particularly for businesses in Nigeria, the global shift towards AI search is something we can't afford to ignore. The Changing Tide: From Google to AI For years, mastering Google's algorithms has been the cornerstone of online visibility. We focused on keywords, backlinks, and technical optimization to climb the search rankings. But AI search engines operate differently. Instead of presenting a list of results, they provide direct, prescriptive answers based on user queries. Let's take a practical example: Traditional Google Search: If you search "best amala restaurant in Abuja" on Google, you'll likely see: * Google My Business profiles * Instagram and TikTok videos * TripAdvisor recommendations * "People also search for" segments * Recommended articles * YouTube videos * Images You, the searcher, are left to sift through the results and make your own decision. AI Search (e.g., Gemini): The same query on an AI search engine might yield a direct, curated list: "Here are some Amala restaurants in Abuja, along with their ratings: * Amala GSM – Top Local Restaurant In Abuja: ... (5.0 rating) * Amala 24/7: ... (4.5 rating) * Amala Central: ... (4.3 rating) * Amala Sky Abuja: ... (4.2 rating) * Amala 360°: ... (4.0 rating) Based on the ratings, Amala GSM appears to be the best option." Notice the difference? AI provides a definitive recommendation, potentially limiting the visibility of other businesses. The Nigerian Context: Are We Immune? While Nigerians heavily rely on Google and traditional search engines today, global trends have a way of seeping into our market. It's only a matter of time before AI search becomes more prevalent here. This raises crucial questions: * Are Nigerian businesses prepared for this shift? * Are we adapting our SEO strategies to be AI-friendly? * How do we ensure our businesses are recommended by AI? Adapting to the AI Era The core principle of SEO remains the same: making it easier for people to do business with you. However, the methods are evolving. While traditional SEO tactics still hold value, we must also consider: * Structured Data: Ensuring our website content is easily indexed and understood by AI. * Content Quality and Authority: AI prioritizes reliable, accurate information. Becoming a trusted resource in your field is more important than ever. * Natural Language Processing (NLP): Optimizing content for conversational queries, as users are more likely to interact with AI using natural language. My Approach: Overwhelm with Value My personal strategy has always been to "overwhelm with value." By consistently providing high-quality, informative content, I aim to establish my domains as valuable resources that answer my client's queries. While I'm still experimenting with AI search optimization, early results are promising. AI already recognizes me as a business growth consultant and podcaster, highlighting my expertise in marketing, sales, and client relationship management. What About You? Many Nigerian businesses are still struggling with basic Google SEO, let alone AI search. It's time to learn and adapt. While I don't claim to be an AI search expert, I'm committed to sharing my findings. If my "overwhelm with value" strategy proves successful, I'll be sure to share the insights. The age of AI search is upon us. Are you ready?

eDreams Odigeo ha analizado las tendencias de reservas para Semana Santa, revelando que los españoles están mostrando un creciente interés por destinos menos habituales, ya que Burdeos (Francia) casi triplicar sus reservas frente al año pasado (+177%), mientras que ciudades del este europeo como Sofía (Bulgaria) y Cracovia (Polonia) registran aumentos significativos del 47% y 42%, respectivamente.Ávoris ha integrado a DIT Gestión, consolidando su apuesta por las agencias de viajes independientes en España y Portugal. El acuerdo, aprobado por la CNMC, garantiza la autonomía de gestión de más de mil agencias y refuerza la estrategia de expansión del grupo.Las pernoctaciones en alojamientos extrahoteleros superaron los 6,8 millones en febrero, un 2,6% más que en el mismo mes del 2024. El crecimiento estuvo empujado por los viajeros internacionales, ya que las noches de los residentes se contrajeron un 8,5%, mientras que las de no residentes aumentaron un 7%. Los apartamentos turísticos concentran el 66% de las pernoctaciones, de acuerdo a la última encuesta de ocupación publicada por el INE.El Gobierno ha iniciado la nueva licitación de los viajes del Imserso, que ofertará 879.213 plazas e incluirá importantes cambios. Se incrementará la financiación para las empresas adjudicatarias y se establecerá una tarifa plana de 50 euros para pensionistas con menores ingresos. Además, las plazas deberán distribuirse de forma más equitativa a lo largo de la temporada.Binter ha ampliado su oferta desde Tenerife con cinco nuevas rutas directas a la Península: Granada, San Sebastián, Pamplona, Valencia y Murcia, todas con dos frecuencias semanales. Además, incorpora una conexión internacional con Ponta Delgada, en Azores, como parte de su programa estival 2025.España recibió más de 10,4 millones de turistas internacionales entre enero y febrero, un 6,9% más que en 2024. El gasto total ascendió a 14.392 millones de euros, con un incremento del 8,3%, según datos del INE. Los principales países emisores hasta febrero fueron Reino Unido, con cerca de 1,9 millones, un 5,3% más; Francia, con casi 1,4 millones y un incremento del 14,1%, Alemania, con cerca de 1,2 millones, un 1% más.

L'info du matin - Grégory Ascher et Justine Salmon ont révélé les sites préférés des Français pour choisir un restaurant. 53 % consultent en priorité les avis Google, suivis de TripAdvisor (45 %) et du bouche-à-oreille (42 %). Le winner du jour : - Tamie, aux États-Unis, a récolté 200 000 € pour offrir une retraite méritée à Betty, une serveuse de 81 ans qui ne pouvait pas arrêter de travailler. - En Écosse, Jim Douglas, 96 ans, a retrouvé son amour d'enfance, perdu de vue depuis près de 90 ans, grâce à une vieille photo de classe. Le flashback de juin 1985 - Sortie du premier album d'a-ha "Hunting High and Low". - Dire Straits sort "Brothers in Arms", avec les titres "Money for Nothing" et "Walk of Life". Les savoirs inutiles : - Le Bhoutan est le dernier pays à avoir eu la télévision, en 1999. Le Royaume-Uni l'a introduite en 1925, la France dix ans plus tard. 3 choses à savoir sur Pokémon Le jeu surprise : Anne-Sophie de Dinan vers Saint-Malo gagne un séjour WEEKENDESK : 2 nuits pour 2 personnes au Roz Marine Thalasso avec petits déjeuners et accès Thalasso illimité. La banque RTL2 : - Laetitia d'Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis vers La Rochelle gagne 600 euros. - Katia de Vougy vers Annecy gagne 400 euros. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Oggi apriamo la puntata con la nuova partnership tra Tripadvisor e Perplexity. Vedremo come l'associazione degli agenti di viaggio inglesi offra un servizio di consulenza gratuita dedicato al delicato tema di intelligenza artificiale e protezione della privacy.  Ci occuperemo anche dell'evoluzione dei travel shop di Expedia e della nuova app che coinvolge i visitatori per una missione speciale in Giappone. Infine, faremo un tuffo nel futuro con i nuovi robot alberghieri di Marriot e una ricca analisi sulle preferenze di viaggio pubblicata da Amadeus.  Io sono Mirko Lalli e questo è Data Appeal Byte-sized Trends, un podcast sul futuro del turismo, dedicato a tutte le innovazioni che stanno trasformando il modo di viaggiare.    Gli spunti di riflessione di questa settimana: Perplexity partners with Selfbook, Tripadvisor to offer hotel booking Alexa+ could earn “top-of-the-funnel” spot in travel research https://www.expedia.com/shop AI to the rescue to save Japan's Cherry Blossom season Robot-Powered Hotels? Marriott's Partnership with LG and RobotLAB Redefines the Future of U.S. Tourism from Texas to California: What new updates you need to know? Travel Dreams: Using technology to anticipate, meet and exceed traveler expectations 

Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg discusses interest in the travel sector right now as March consumer sentiment declined across the board. He speaks with Bloomberg's Romaine Bostick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travelers can now book hotels directly through the AI search engine Perplexity, which integrates data from Tripadvisor and Selfbook, though the booking process is still somewhat clunky. European airline CEOs say demand for travel to the U.S. remains strong despite economic concerns, but warn that a decline could pose challenges due to limited alternative markets. Meanwhile, Airbus claims innovation is helping offset emissions from aviation growth, though the industry acknowledges it has made limited progress in sustainability. Perplexity Can Now Book Hotels: What Our Tests Show Airline CEOs Say Europe-U.S. Demand Remains Strong, But For How Long? ‘Relatively Stable' Emissions? Airbus Says Innovation Can Offset Air Travel But the Record Isn't Good Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

Hey Slaycaters, we're back with another mysterious case sure to leave your jaws agape.  It's a perfect storm of WTF as we look into the tragic case of Elijah Snow, a firefighter celebrating his wedding anniversary in Cancun, Mexico with his beloved wife, Jamie.  There really are no words to describe the mixture of incompetence, corruption and potential cover-up that took place. However, devastated wife Jamie managed to come up with some choice words in her blistering 1-Star hotel review on TripAdvisor.  You have to hear it (and this case) to believe it!  As always, thanks for Slaycating with us and stay safe out there! You want MORE KIM?  Then subscribe to SLAYCATION PLUS and get MORE KIM!  Weekly ‘More Kim' episodes and AD FREE LISTENING now available for subscribers to SLAYCATION PLUS! SUBSCRIBE to SLAYCATION PLUS right in Apple Podcasts, or on our website: https://plus.slaycation.wtf/supporters/pricing Join our ridiculously fun & darkly comedic Facebook Group - 'SLAYCATERS ONLY' where you can interact with the Hosts, fellow Slaycaters and get behind the scenes info, photos and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 SLAYCATION MERCH!  Top quality ‘Pack Your Body Bags" tote bags, as well as Slaycation T-shirts, towels, sandals, fanny packs, stickers and more available at: https://plus.slaycation.wtf/collections/all For more INFO on Slaycation, the Hosts, or to EMAIL us go to: www.slaycation.wtf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oggi analizzeremo in quale misura il turismo invernale sia ancora sostenibile, mentre le nostre montagne sono sempre meno innevate. Parleremo di recensioni false su TripAdvisor e di pagamenti digitali.Analizzeremo la vittoria di Pordenone come Capitale della Cultura italiana 2027 e ascolteremo le parole di Draghi sull'iper-regolamentazione dell'IA in Europa. Infine, un invito a un webinar esclusivo per chi si occupa di destinazioni turistiche. Io sono Mirko Lalli e questo è Data Appeal Byte-sized Trends, un podcast sul futuro del turismo, dedicato a tutte le innovazioni che stanno trasformando il modo di viaggiare.   Gli spunti di riflessione della settimana: Report Nevediversa 2025 Tripadvisor Transparency Report 2025 Report: Beyond credit cards—the future of payments in the travel industry Abbiamo un mercato unico per i dentifrici, non ce l'abbiamo per l'Intelligenza Artificiale [FREE WEBINAR] From data chaos to clarity: How South Africa gained a 360° view of its destination Se vuoi contattarci, scrivi a: marketing@datappeal.io 

In this interview, we will explore the exact monetization strategy that helped Tinder reach $1B+ in revenue. We're joined by Ravi, a senior product executive with extensive experience at major tech giants like Tinder, Facebook, and Tripadvisor. Ravi will break down the strategy that helped Tinder evolve from a college campus app to a global dating powerhouse generating over $1 billion in annual revenue. We'll also dive into the intersection of mobile product strategy and artificial intelligence, exploring how these elements combine to create exceptional product experiences.You will discover:✅The monetization frameworks that scaled Tinder to $1B+ in revenue✅Effective product strategies for building a great user experience✅How to use AI to shape product development todayLearn More:Ravi's Substack: Ravi on Producthttps://www.ravi-mehta.com/Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSLooking for the best alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links?The Airbridge DeepLink Plan is a smart, straightforward alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links.With ready-to-use expertise and no-code migration in just three steps, switching to Airbridge DeepLinks is simple and easy.Keep your customer journeys intact with essential deep linking and analytics. Make the switch before the deadline.Go to appmasters.com/airbridge.*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

In this interview, we will explore the exact monetization strategy that helped Tinder reach $1B+ in revenue. We're joined by Ravi, a senior product executive with extensive experience at major tech giants like Tinder, Facebook, and Tripadvisor. Ravi will break down the strategy that helped Tinder evolve from a college campus app to a global dating powerhouse generating over $1 billion in annual revenue. We'll also dive into the intersection of mobile product strategy and artificial intelligence, exploring how these elements combine to create exceptional product experiences.You will discover:✅The monetization frameworks that scaled Tinder to $1B+ in revenue✅Effective product strategies for building a great user experience✅How to use AI to shape product development todayLearn More:Ravi's Substack: Ravi on Producthttps://www.ravi-mehta.com/Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSLooking for the best alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links?The Airbridge DeepLink Plan is a smart, straightforward alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links.With ready-to-use expertise and no-code migration in just three steps, switching to Airbridge DeepLinks is simple and easy.Keep your customer journeys intact with essential deep linking and analytics. Make the switch before the deadline.Go to appmasters.com/airbridge.*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

Episode 374 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Dave Blundin, serial entrepreneur & investor. Dave's track record is legendary as one of the top entrepreneurs and investors in the Boston tech scene. He's co-founded 23 companies… and many have been incredibly successful: * DataSage - acquired by Vignette for over $1B in today's dollars * EverQuote - which went public * Vestmark - manages over $2 trillion in assets Companies like CourseAdvisor, Jobcase, Autotegrity, LeadKarma were all acquired. Plus he's invested in CarGurus, TripAdvisor… and he is the Founder & General Partner of Link Ventures and he's also the founder of the startup incubator, Cogo Labs. One might think that after all of this success, Dave would downshift and relax… but it is the exact opposite. He has been waiting for this moment since he was 14 years old and that is the current platform shift to AI. He studied AI at MIT back in 1984 and pioneered quantizing neural networks as early as 1992. Needless to say… his time is now and he believes that it has the potential to be the greatest thing that ever happened to humanity. He wants to savor the moment and work to train and build faster, better, & smarter AI. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:43 Dave Blundin's Journey Begins 08:27 Founding DataSage and Early Innovations 15:55 Meeting Jeff Bezos & Building Personalization at Amazon 18:18 DataSage Acquisition by Vignette 20:59 Founding Story of Vestmark & Its Scale 27:39 Link Ventures & Cogo Labs - Building Consumer Companies at Scale 32:31 Story of EverQuote to IPO 35:04 The Best Friend Method for Investing 36:33 AI & The Importance of Chip Manufacturing 41:45 The AI Revolution & Opportunities 44:11 Liquid AI: General-Purpose AI Systems at Every Scale 47:45 Boston's Talent Density & MIT's Advantage 53:44 Personal Insights and Hobbies 57:40 Podcast & Book Recommendations Episode Sponsor: As a longtime champion of the local startup ecosystem, Silicon Valley Bank supports innovative companies with the solutions and financing they need through every stage of growth. With more than 1,500 bankers and relationship advisors, and $42B in loans as of Q2 2024 – SVB delivers the right people, service and resources to support your entire financial journey. Learn more at SVB.com.

Dawn Pick Benson, a self-discovery travel coach and writer, joins me to explore how travel can be a powerful tool for transformation, especially during life's crossroads, whether it's divorce, a faith shift, or an identity crisis.  When everything feels uncertain, moving forward can seem impossible. Dawn shares how travel became a catalyst for reclaiming her power, redefining her faith, and embracing a new identity. Her journey to Kosovo reveals how travel isn't just an escape, it can be a path to deep spiritual reshaping and self-discovery. What you'll hear: The pivotal moment when Dawn realized her marriage and faith no longer aligned with her true self (2:36) How travel allowed her to question and redefine her beliefs outside of societal expectations (11:49) Practical tips to make travel more affordable, even if you feel stuck financially or logistically (29:08) How the BRAVE Journey process helps women design meaningful solo travel experiences (32:09) The role of community and self-reflection in making travel a transformational experience (39:16) Learn more about Dawn Pick Benson: Dawn Pick Benson is a self-discovery travel coach and writer who helps women rediscover themselves and thrive in their second half of life through travel. Dawn's small group coaching program, Brave Journey, helps women envision, plan and take their own transformational journeys. She also hosts retreats for women each year around the world. Dawn has visited more than 50 countries and has lived and worked in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. She's a Global Ambassador for the Travel Coach Network, a Certified Cultural Intelligence facilitator, and her work and story has appeared in The Washington Post, The New York Times, Wander and TripAdvisor. Dawn splits her time between living in the U.S. & Kosovo, where she is currently working on a book about her own journey and the transformative power of solo travel after divorce. Resources & Links:Unbreakable – the Divorce Recovery Retreat, Sedona, AZ in April 2025Submit your questions here for possible inclusion in future Q&A podcast episodes Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate  Phoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment Collective Dawn's websiteDawn on Instagram Dawn's Substack Dawn on LinkedIn Dawn on Facebook  Dawn on YouTube DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, COACH, OR THERAPIST IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM. Episode link: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/episode-315-your-next-brave-journey-with-dawn-pick-benson/

In today's episode of STR Daily, we dive into Tripadvisor's ongoing battle against fraudulent reviews as AI-generated submissions rise, and explore how the Asia-Pacific region is driving global travel growth in 2025. With millions of fake reviews removed and a travel surge reshaping industry trends, we break down what this means for short-term rental hosts and hospitality businesses. Stay ahead of the curve—tune in now!Are you new and want to start your own hospitality business?Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Boostly and join the discussion:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to know more about us? Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest insights and analysis.

In this episode, host Alex Quin is joined by Kevin Pimentel and Michelle Chia, both experienced digital marketers, to break down the importance of local SEO and business listings. They discuss the differences between website SEO and local listing SEO, the key factors that influence Google Business and Apple Maps rankings, and how businesses can optimize their listings to attract more customers. The trio also covers strategies for getting more customer reviews, leveraging Google's Q&A feature, and why Apple Maps is often overlooked but still crucial for visibility. Whether you're running a restaurant, gym, bar, club, or any local business, this episode provides practical insights to help you rank higher and drive more foot traffic.Episode Outline[00:00] Introduction: Understanding Local SEO vs. Website SEO[03:45] The Role of Google Business & Apple Maps in Local Listings[07:20] Key Factors That Affect Local SEO Rankings[12:10] Treating Your Business Listings Like Social Media[18:30] How Reviews Impact Rankings & Business Credibility[23:15] Optimizing Listings: What Businesses Need to Know[30:40] The Role of Domain Authority & Backlinks in SEO[35:55] How Physical Location Impacts Rankings & Workarounds[42:00] Google My Business Optimization Best Practices[48:25] Apple Maps: Why It Matters & How to Optimize[54:10] Automating Listings with Tools Like Yext[58:30] Strategies for Getting More Positive Reviews[01:05:20] The Impact of Website Speed & Structure on SEO[01:12:40] The Importance of Answering Q&A on Google Business[01:18:00] Final Thoughts & How to Connect with the GuestsWisdom NuggetsLocal SEO vs. Website SEO: Traditional SEO helps websites rank, while local SEO focuses on getting businesses listed in map packs like Google & Apple Maps.Consistency is Key: Keeping business information updated across multiple platforms like Google Business, Yelp, TripAdvisor, and OpenTable is crucial for rankings.Treat Listings Like Social Media: Regular updates, posts, and interactions on business listings help improve visibility and credibility.Customer Reviews Matter: A strong review strategy can influence rankings and boost trust—responding to both good and bad reviews is essential.Apple Maps Shouldn't Be Ignored: Many businesses fail to claim their Apple Maps listing, losing out on customers who rely on iPhones.Your Website Impacts Local SEO: Website speed, mobile-friendliness, and SSL security all affect how high a business ranks in local searches.Power Quotes:"Treat your Google Business profile like your Instagram—keep it fresh, updated, and engaging." – Michelle Chia"A single negative review can cost you business—how you handle it can turn it into an opportunity." – Alex Quin"Apple Maps is often overlooked, but it's a goldmine for local businesses." – Kevin PimentelMeet the Guests: Michelle Chia & Keven PimentelInstagram: [https://www.instagram.com/michellechia]Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/instakeven]Connect With the Podcast Host Alex Quin:Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/alexquin)Twitter: (https://twitter.com/mralexquin)LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralexquin)Website: (https://alexquin.com)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexquin)Our CommunityInstagram:(https://www.instagram.com/hustleinspireshustle)Twitter: (https://twitter.com/HustleInspires)LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hustle-inspires-hustle)Website: (https://hustleinspireshustle.com)*This page may contain affiliate links or sponsored content. When you click on these links or engage with the sponsored content and make a purchase or take some other action, we may receive a commission or compensation at no additional cost to you. We only promote products or services that we genuinely believe will add value to our readers & listeners.*See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ferðasagan er að minnsta kosti 2500 ára gömul bókmenntagrein sem hefur þróast umtalsvert í gegnum tíðina. En hver er staða ferðasögunnar á 21. öldinni, á tímum Tiktok og Tripadvisor, áhrifavalda og eftir-nýlendustefnunnar? Er ferðasagan kannski bara úrelt form? Huldar Breiðfjörð, rithöfundur og handritshöfundur, spjallar um ferðabækur í nútíð og fortíð. Á handritasýningunni Heimur í orðum, sem opnuð var í Eddu í nóvember á síðasta ári, gefst fólki kostur á að sjá íslensku handritin. Þarna eru helstu gersemar úr safni Árna Magnússonar en einnig nokkur handrit sem alla jafna eru varðveitt í Danmörku. Þar á meðal eitt elsta handrit konungasagna, Morkinskinna, sem er frá seinni hluta þrettándu aldar. Anna Gyða Sigurgísladóttir ræðir við Ármann Jakobsson, prófessor, um Morkinskinnu, sem er nú tímabundið á Íslandi i fyrsta sinn í 360 ár.

We dive into each province and territory's top tourist attractions, according to TripAdvisor! Discover what makes each Canadian Province and Territory unique, and why you should visit.Episode Resources:Nova Scotia EpisodesCanadian EpisodesSupport the Travel Mug Podcast by buying us a coffee! You'll make our day & you'll get access to fun stuff like bloopers and extra content.We have Merch! Shop the Travel Mug Podcast Store Check out our fav items here: Our Favourite Travel ProductsGRAB OUR MASTER PACKING LIST HERE*****************************************We are travel enthusiasts who do not claim to be professionals! Instead, we are two Halifax, NS natives with travel blogs who somehow found one another on the internet and now, we have a podcast!!Join us every week as we talk about our favourite destinations, travel tips, travel fails and all things travel!We have a big passion for travelling and talking about travel so we hope you will listen and join the conversation.You can find us here:Our WebsiteFacebookInstagramJenn's Travel Blog Jenn's YouTube channelMeggan and husband Peter's YouTubeDisclaimer - all episodes are our opinions/experiences, always do your research and make travel plans based on your budget and comfort levels.Support the show

Harmony Cobel heads home & huffs with Hampton.... but only after sucking oxygen in her late Mother's bed. Speaking of 'sucking', the hosts give the coastal town of Salt's Neck a terrible rating on TripAdvisor! And while Aunt Sissy may live by the 9, what rating will we give the episode? Did ether host love the episode? (See what I did there?) Our Severance s2 episode 8 'Sweet Vitriol' breakdown on Apple TV Plus! 00:00 Intro 01:11 Bubba's rating 06:26 Catfish's rating 10:50 Listener ratings 14:35 Upcoming Podcasts 16:32 What would you like Severed? 18:46 Severance Sillies 20:25 What do you need in Final 2 episodes? 24:15 Episode Deep Dive 38:00 The Testing Floor 50:34 Will listeners disagree with Catfish? 51:19 Drummond & Mauer are the new villains 55:40 Catfish Questions 57:25 Feedback 1:11:23 Can Lumon achieve auto-severing? 1:12:29 More Feedback A Lumon loyalist faces old demons while searching for a missing item. Directed by Ben Stiller Writing Credits  Adam Countee ... (written by) K.C. Perry ... (written by) Dan Erickson ... (created by) Cast  Adam Scott ... Mark Scout Britt Lower ... Helly Riggs Tramell Tillman ... Seth Milchick Zach Cherry ... Dylan George Jen Tullock ... Devon Scout-Hale Michael Chernus ... Ricken Hale Dichen Lachman ... Ms. Casey / Gemma Sarah Bock ... Miss Huang John Turturro ... Irving Bailiff Christopher Walken ... Burt Goodman Patricia Arquette ... Harmony Cobel Gwendoline Christie ... Lorne Merritt Wever ... Gretchen Karen Aldridge ... Asal Reghabi Olafur Darri Olafsson ... Mr. Drummond Robby Benson ... Dr. Mauer Sandra Bernhard ... Nurse John Noble ... Cecil Fields Michael Siberry ... Jame Eagan Sydney Cole Alexander ... Natalie Jane Alexander ... Sissy Cobel James Le Gros ... Hampton Claudia Robinson ... Felicia Brian Rock ... Wyatt Jared Johnston ... Goat Man Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Yul Vazquez ... Petey Marc Geller ... Kier Eagan Bob Balaban ... Mark W. Alia Shawkat ... Gwendolyn Y. Stefano Carannante ... Dario R. Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Adrian Martinez ... Mr. Saliba Rachel Addington ... Elizabeth Faith Vaughn ... Woe Eric J Carlson ... Mark Watcher Sarah Sherman ... Water Tower (voice) Keanu Reeves ... Animated Lumon Administrative Building (voice)  Music by Theodore Shapiro Cinematography by Jessica Lee Gagne Editing by Geoffery Richman Casting By Bess Fifer & Rachel Tenner Production Design by Jeremy Hindle Set Decoration by David Schlesinger Costume Design by Sarah Edwards #severance #lumon #benstiller #adamscott #christopherwalken #appletv #appletvplus #tv #television #scifi #tvshow #severence

VOV1 - Mới đây, nền tảng du lịch trực tuyến hàng đầu thế giới Tripadvisor đã trao nhiều giải thưởng danh giá cho Hà Nội và TPHCM. Đây được xem là phần thưởng xứng đáng cho những nỗ lực của ngành du lịch 2 thành phố lớn nhất cả nước.

Forest to Table Foraging on International Women's DayThis episode stars two amazing women who have the same surname and are both star foragers, specialized in making wild plants into delicious and healthy concoctions. Katja Rebolj is a renowned forager who has appeared on Netflix, while Tanja Rebolj is the so-called “blonde witch of Jezersko” who forages alpine plants within a range of one kilometer from her home and makes the most mind-blowing liquors out of them. Katja and Tanja are examples of kind, strong women to be celebrated, and what better day to do so than Women's Day. Both are connected through the Slovenian cultural tradition of foraging, herbalism, tea-making and, of course, making schnapps. Raise a glass of the beverage of your choice (preferably created from hand-gathered ingredients) and join us for the latest episode of Feel Slovenia the podcast!P.S. Be sure to check out the chapters and transcript for an easy, engaging experience. Each chapter offers a deeper dive into the topics discussed in the podcast, providing valuable insights along the way. The transcript is available for those who prefer to follow along or revisit key moments at their own pace. Enjoy the journey and let each episode take you closer to the heart of Slovenia!Feel Slovenia the Podcast is brought to you by the Slovenian Tourist Board and hosted by Dr Noah Charney.Sound Production: Urska Charney For more inspirational content, check out www.slovenia.info and our social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Tripadvisor.

* A very long SOTU* Al Green meets Buju Banton, Tripadvisor objects* The most beautiful, terrifying word in the English language* The “deficit” you shouldn't care about * The forgotten Foxconn boondoggle * The hopeless Democrats* Maybe look at, say, Dean Phillips and ignore the Squad* Asian finger cuffs* Two cheers for parliamentary democracy * Poor lil' Marco * Who killed Gene Hackman's dog? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wethefifth.com/subscribe

Frank & guests Laura Smyth, Sunil Patel, Simon Evans & Kyrah Gray discuss googling, goggling, groping, gropping and the correct way to punch yourself in the face.This is the panel game based on what we all sit down and do at least once a day - shop online and leave a review, as an all-star panel celebrate the good, the bad & the bafflingEveryone has an online life, and when the great British public put pen to keyboard to leave a review, they almost always write something hilarious. And our all-star panel have to work out just what they were reviewing – and maybe contribute a few reviews of their own... and more... So if you're the person who went on Trip Advisor to review Ben Nevis as “Very steep and too high”, this show salutes you!Written by Frank Skinner, Catherine Brinkworth, Sarah Dempster, Jason Hazeley, Rajiv Karia, Karl Minns, Katie Sayer & Peter TelloucheDevised by Jason Hazeley and Simon Evans with the producer David TylerA Pozzitive Production for BBC Radio 4

What happens when you pour your heart and soul into reviving a historic inn, transform it into the #1 Bed & Breakfast in America, and then decide to walk away? In this episode, Marco DiDomizio, co-owner of the Candleberry Inn, shares his incredible journey — from leaving a succesful corporate careers in New York City to restoring a hidden gem on Cape Cod into a TripAdvisor and Travel + Leisure award-winning destination. Marco takes us behind the scenes of how he and his partner, Angelo, spotted potential in an underperforming property, strategically elevated every guest touchpoint, and mastered the art of personalized hospitality—leading to record-breaking rates, loyal repeat guests, and international recognition. We also dive deep into: - How to spot an asset with untapped potential in hospitality - The key upgrades that drive real revenue growth - Why small details — like knowing the bartender's name — matter more than ever - The psychological shift from innkeeper to seller and why timing the exit is crucial - Marco's next chapter: Helping future innkeepers find, buy, and scale their dream properties If you're thinking about investing in boutique hotels, reimagining historic properties, or simply love the magic of high-touch hospitality, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and real-world lessons from someone who built—and exited—a legendary inn at the peak of its success. Connect with Marco on LinkedIn Learn more about Inn Advisors Discover Candleberry Inn   Behind the Stays is brought to you by Journey — a first-of-its-kind loyalty program that brings together an alliance of the world's top independently owned and operated stays and allows travelers to earn points and perks on boutique hotels, vacation rentals, treehouses, ski chalets, glamping experiences and so much more. Your host is Zach Busekrus, Head of the Journey Alliance. If you are a hospitality entrepreneur who has a stay, or a collection of stays with soul, we'd love for you to apply to join our Alliance at journey.com/alliance. 

Major hotel loyalty programs continue to expand rapidly, with Marriott's 228 million members facing growing competition from Hilton Honors, which could overtake Marriott by the end of next year if current trends hold. Meanwhile, Amazon has unveiled Alexa+, an enhanced voicebot capable of assisting with travel planning and reservations through partnerships with Priceline, Tripadvisor, Uber, and OpenTable. Finally, Southwest Airlines will allow Expedia and its affiliated brands to sell its flights for the first time, marking a significant change in the carrier's distribution strategy alongside its new visibility on Google Flights and Kayak. Amazon Alexa's AI Upgrade: Book Uber Rides and Plan Travel Hotel Loyalty Race: Marriott Leads, Hilton Is Gaining Fast — See the Top 13 Programs Southwest Airlines Flights to Be on Expedia Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews (https://www.youtube.com/@SkiftNews) and never miss an update from the travel industry.

Let's revisit most interesting, entertaining, and impactful moments from REPOD Season 8. Can't wait for the next season REPOD? Don't worry, Season 9 of the podcast will be back in the very near future. To pass the time until then, have a listen to some memorable clips our editor Steve Ewing selected from each episode of Season 8. And there's a bonus clip from the brand new show PG's Playhouse! It's perfect for new listeners of this podcast or fans who want to relive their favorite moments. This season we welcomed many talented escape room owners & designers: Fro creates memorable stories at Boxaroo, Jeroen built an incredible romp through real trains with Demise of the Gricers, and Curtis & Derek at Escape Ventures build amazing escape rooms at incredible speeds. Don't miss Francine & Victor talking about what it feels like to finish an epic project.  We also invited returning guest Elan Lee to discuss his new Netflix show based on Exploding Kittens and his Survivor party game. Game & puzzle creators Sandy Weisz, Oskar Van Deventer, and Brooke Breit came on to talk about the finer points of balancing challenge and fun.  Performers David Kwong and Yannick Trapman-O'Brien reflected on the ups and downs of their careers and the personal philosophies that have come out of that. And in Episode 11, escape room super-enthusiast Sera Dodd brought us one of the most emotionally powerful episodes yet. We end the look-back with a Connections-like game from our new podcast, PG's Playhouse.  If you want even more podcast episodes, consider joining our Patreon. For only $5 a month, you'll get access to our Bonus Aftershow, which is a more casual conversation with each guest. Episode Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors Morty, Buzzshot, & COGS by Clockwork Dog:  Morty Morty is a free app for discovering, planning, tracking, and reviewing your escape rooms and other immersive social outings.    Morty News:   Morty now features haunt attractions Morty for Android is here   Special Badge for REPOD listeners: You can learn more at morty.app/REPOD to sign up and get a special badge for our listeners (works for existing users also).   Buzzshot   Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS.   Special Offer for REPOD Listeners:   REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   COGS   COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug & play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code. Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when.   Special Offer for REPOD Listeners:   REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at cogs.show. Use code REPOD at checkout. Production Credits Hosted by David Spira, Peih-Gee Law, & Steve Ewing Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira, Richard Burns, and Tommy Honton Edited by Steve Ewing of Stand Inside Media  Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht

TOP 3: Ocean City Ranks #25 on Trip Advisor's Best Beaches of 2025, Peeps Releases Marshmallow-Flavored Milk, and Meagan Markle's New Show Under Controversy full 210 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:30:15 +0000 PoOyMHaxLFBdMiRS1pIPEDE8B324fz7h music,society & culture,news Kramer & Jess On Demand Podcast music,society & culture,news TOP 3: Ocean City Ranks #25 on Trip Advisor's Best Beaches of 2025, Peeps Releases Marshmallow-Flavored Milk, and Meagan Markle's New Show Under Controversy Highlights from the Kramer & Jess Show. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Music Society & Culture News

In this episode of GMH Europe, Leo Walton and Sarah Nan DuPre discuss the latest European travel and hospitality trends. They explore short-term rental market growth, with rising bookings and listings across Europe, and highlight upcoming travel demand for Easter and summer holidays. The conversation covers the potential of sustainable travel innovations like electric air taxis (eVTOLs) and their impact on urban transportation and commuting. They also examine Airbnb's recent earnings, focusing on efforts to improve listing quality and expand co-hosting services, alongside Tripadvisor's shift toward experiences, reflecting changing traveler preferences. Tune in for insights on how these developments are shaping the European hospitality landscape. ---- Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Make sure to tune in during our live show on our LinkedIn page or YouTube every week and join the conversation live! Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer: • Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—order here! • Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest here! • Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at GoodMorningHospitality.com Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at goodmorning@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing her response to Palisades wildfire. Pacific Palisades property sold as ‘blank canvas' for $1.2 million after fire. Palisades Fire runoff washing onto beaches. Three California beaches named among ‘best' in America, according to Tripadvisor. Federal Official Says Eaton Fire Cleanup Will Be Completed by January 8, 2026. California wildfires could spark 'smokey wine' trend.

We were so focused on our material in this episode that we were apparently taken by surprise that we are marking seven years of, ummm, Shed stuff. This episode is largely listener mail, which we always enjoy, in which we had to revisit old, old wounds from high school days, discuss health and medical care as people our age do, and marvel at the concept of digital dentures (which sounds a lot more fun and exciting than it actually is). So we've all penciled in entries on our paper calendars to remember to make a way bigger deal of it when we record our epic 200th episode. But until that shows up, feel free to enjoy this one!Links: Shed Dogs; digital dentures; Scrap Arts Music; rotator cuff; Tripadvisor; Rick Steves; Dakotas Fanning and Johnson; dogs selling perfume; brain fog; Wynyard, Sask; washing machine sensors; getting the stink out of exercise gear; types of heat pumps per the BC government; natural gas.Theme music is Escaping like Indiana Jones by Komiku, with permission.

We dive into the future of AI in travel, as Booking Holdings bets big on agentic AI to create a seamless, connected trip experience. Plus, Tripadvisor is shaking up customer acquisition by partnering with AI-powered search engines like Perplexity, potentially reshaping the way travelers find and book hotels. We also break down the latest financial results from major travel players and what they signal for the industry's future. Tune in to stay ahead of the trends shaping the travel landscape!Are you new and want to start your own hospitality business?Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Boostly and join the discussion:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to know more about us? Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest insights and analysis.

Janet Wishart proudly lived as a feared witch in Aberdeen, casting curses and chaos until the flames took her.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Janet Wishart loved practicing her evil Satanic magic – and equally loved boasting about it; something you really shouldn't do if you happen to live in the days of the Great Scottish Witch Hunt. (Janet Wisharts's Witchy Ways) *** Have you ever seen the movie “Going In Style” about some retired elderly men deciding to do one last robbery just to see if they had the stuff? Whether you watched the 1979 original or the 2017 remake, the premise is hilarious and fun. But apparently several men in 2015 decided to do it for real – and almost walked away with $200-million in cash and jewels! (The Grandpa Gang Jewel Robbery) *** The encounter of Gerry Anderson is one of the most intriguing claims of alien abduction in the United Kingdom. Not least as he wouldn't fully recall the incident that occurred in the early 1950s when he was a 12-year-old boy until decades later under hypnotic regression. (The Alien Abduction of Gerry Anderson) *** In November, 1980 the MGM Grand in Las Vegas caught fire, claiming numerous lives. Decades later we learn what went wrong, how it can be avoided in the future, and we hear the haunting details of what happened during the fire – as well as the hauntings that are taking place even now so many years later. (A Grand Fire in Las Vegas)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:02:25.533 = Janet Wishart's Witchy Ways00:11:05.062 = The Grandpa Gang Jewel Robbery00:32:51.530 = Alien Abduction of Gerry Anderson00:41:24.609 = A Grand Fire in Las Vegas00:56:00.107 = Show Close 00:56:45.417 = Final ThoughtSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/JanetWishart“Janet Wisharts's Witchy Ways” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4rakh24p“The Grandpa Gang Jewel Robbery” by Laura Allan for Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yuu3bxnc, and Jon Rogers for The Sun: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/27esvy74“The Alien Abduction of Gerry Anderson” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2zznednd“A Grand Fire in Las Vegas” by Rachel Souerbry for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/fwzhe9js, Vegas.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/z7krdayv, VegasForAll.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2hj566nw, and TripAdvisor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3vez7tvm, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/u5k8f8cj=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: March 13, 2023

If you missed last week's special report, I urge you to take a look. Some of these are already starting to move, and fast .And so to today's piece. Tesla .I am just back from a two-week trip to the States, and what a time I had.I felt so privileged to be there at what feels like the dawn of a new golden age for this most amazing of countries.The first week I spent in Palm Springs, California, visiting my mum, and the second in Naples, Florida. Quite the contrast. One was Meltdown Central, the other was in a state of jubilation. Everyone everywhere was talking about the USAID revelations.I did not know Naples. What a stunning place. Hot, sunny, green, humid, beautiful (the architecture is lovely, even the newbuilds—that's traditional measures for you), polite, safe, cultured, healthy, delicious food. Life seems to slow down as soon you arrive. What's happening elsewhere no longer seems to matter. Were I to go there and settle, I think I would lose all ambition.The problem with settling there, though, is price. It has the most expensive real estate in the US. One house was for sale for $295 million. Even Satoshi Nakamoto would wince at paying that.“I told my kids, when they were growing up,” said Mike, who I was having dinner with, “this is not the real world. Naples is not reality. It's something else. They needed to know that.”I turned to his son—Matty Ice—the man who had brought me to Naples to talk tax, bitcoin, and other such things on the Runway Pod, an entrepreneur and family man in his early 30s. “Well, I'm not leaving. Why would I?”It turns out lots of people come to Naples on a temporary basis, then decide to stay.It's not just Naples real estate that is expensive, by the way. The whole of the US has got super dear. I paid $18 for a pint of beer in Miami airport. I had dinner at a friend's—he paid $60 for three steaks for the barbeque. I thought steak was cheap in the US. In a Palm Springs supermarket, I paid $4.99 for three organic onions. They saw me coming.In general, I would say food is twice the price it is here in the UK. And that's with a strong dollar. The country has got very expensive. Inflation is a big, big issue.My eldest son works in recruitment—in the chemicals industry—and most of the time he is recruiting in the US. He says US workers get paid three times the money for doing the same job as a UK worker - in that industry at least,But, whether it's Naples, neighbouring Fort Myers, or Miami, Florida; or Los Angeles or Palm Springs, California, there is also a lot of money in America. You can see it everywhere. It is several standard deviations of wealth up from the UK. The wealth is visible in the houses—even the middle-class houses—in the cars, in the clothes, in the prices. We in the UK have been left behind. It was not always like this.That wealth gap is only going to get bigger, as the UK continues to pursue high taxes, big regulation, mass migration, and zero growth, while the US goes in the other direction. The place is full of opportunity.Go to the US. Move there if you can, especially if you are young. The US was already something special, but something really special is happening there: the Washington purges are cleaning the place up. You've read the news, you've been on X, you've seen what's going on. You really don't need me to tell you.But watch what you eat. I put on 5 pounds (2 kilos) in just two weeks. Mind you, I couldn't stop eating. The food is yum. (People in the gym kept asking me how I got to be so lean - “by not living in America, and not eating American food” I explained).I don't believe this level of political reform would have happened to anything like the same extent without the involvement of Elon Musk. He really is doing God's work rooting out all that corruption. What emerges will be so much cleaner, more efficient, more honest, and more united.But of all the things I actually witnessed in person, do you know what most blew my mind?I did not expect this.It wasn't $295 million dollar houses. It wasn't all the private aircraft in Naples airport next to where we were recording.It was driving in a Tesla on autopilot. I'd never done it before. I know I am late to this, but OMG.Matty typed our destination into his computer, put the car into self-driving mode. Off it went.The Tesla was a noticeably better driver than I am. It positioned itself on the road well, staying in the middle of the lane at all times. It cornered beautifully. It maintained the exact right distance to the car ahead. It knew the speed limits of all the roads we drove on. It knew when the lights were changing and set off straight away. It has a 360-degree awareness—a human can only look in one direction—and knew exactly what other cars nearby were doing. It didn't get impatient and start doing silly things like jumping lights.With machine learning, each Tesla is feeding info back to HQ, so that every car is learning from the others' experiences. Teslas know the roads - every inch of them - better than you, even the local roads. They are learning how to deal with every conceivable traffic incident. This data-driven driving constantly updates.I am a backseat driver. I often push my foot down on the imaginary brake. As I was getting over my control issues, I did this at a red light in the distance. Turns out it was miles away. The Tesla braked at exactly the right time.It got us to our destination and then reversed and parked with precision into a tight spot. I'm a good parker. The Tesla was better. Of course it was. It has 360-degree vision, and my neck is getting stiff.The driving conditions were good. But how much better would it be in rain, fog or ice, I wondered.Tesla, Matty pointed out, is as much a software company—a platform like Airbnb, Facebook or TripAdvisor—as it is a car company.The next day, I had an Uber drive me from Naples to Miami airport.The Uber driver was good, but sometimes he was doing things on his phone—changing the podcast he was listening to, updating the map. “Look at the road,” I found myself thinking. Sometimes overt the 2-hour journey he strayed from the centre of the lane. One time he braked sharply. No such imperfection in the Tesla.Transport as we know it is about to changeThe main barriers to Tesla's self-driving progress are regulatory, but a certain Elon Musk is now in a position of influence. One of the reasons he is doing what he is doing is to clear out the regulators and bureaucrats who were so biased against him and blocked his progress—whom he came to despise.I think the regulatory barriers to self-driving vehicles start to come down quickly. Self-driving vehicles will soon be a feature on US roads. Then what happens?“I will have my car drop me at the office,” said Matty, “instruct it to pick me up at five, and then in the meantime I'll put it to work”. In other words, his car will not be idly parked all day. It will spend the day ferrying other people about. It will earn him money.Other Tesla owners will do the same. Suddenly owning a Tesla will become potentially profitable. A car will not be quite such a depreciating asset. No doubt some will buy fleets of them. Like any platform, Tesla itself is going to take a cut of the profit.Just to get the self-driving capability added to the software of the vehicle, you must pay another ten grand. Then comes the rent.Leaving your car parked 95% of the time, as most of us do—my car in London can stay parked for weeks at a time—is so inefficient. Not for much longer. At least, in the US. It'll be years before we allow it here in the UK or Europe. Of course, it will.What happens to American roads in the meantime? Fewer people are going to own cars, especially in cities. They won't need to. They can just call a Tesla. What happens to the rest of the auto industry? Fewer car sales. The cost of taxis though comes down. Drivers lose their jobs to robots. I guess something similar happens to the trucking industry too.The roads themselves are used more efficiently, as robots drive demonstrably better, leading to better traffic flow and less congestion.Public transport will see fewer users. Why use such a smelly system when you can travel privately in a Tesla? Self-driving cars were a pipe dream. That is about to change. American roads are about to change.There are other self-driving operators - Waymo, Cruise, or Mobileye - which are already fully operational in limited areas (ie driverless). They have partnered with the likes of Jaguar, Mercedes, Volvo and Hyundai, but they do not have Tesla's end-to-end autonomy. Nor do they have Tesla's immense network effect.The network effect is an incredibly powerful force in the evolution of a business. It's often more important that the tech itself (why, for example, VHS beat Betamax or CDs obliterated minidisk). It's why I advocate bitcoin ahead of other sh*tcoins. Tesla's dominance of roads could be on a par with Apple's dominance of the smartphone market. It is ahead of the pack.So should we all be buying stock in Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA)?Let's take a financial overview.Phew! It's an expensive company. A lot of what I've already described must already be priced in.With a market cap now over $1 trillion, it is among the world's most valuable companies.Annual revenue in 2024 was $98 billion, with minimal growth on the previous year. The pro-electric narrative of a few years ago has dissipated over the last couple of years.EBITDA for the twelve months ending in December 2024 was $15 billion. The EV-to-EBITDA, which compares the company's enterprise value to its EBITDA, stands at around 72, indicating a “premium valuation” relative to its operational earnings.Its trailing P/E ratio is high, high, high at 177, as is its forward P/E of 124. A lot of earnings growth is expected. This could reflect anticipation of Tesla's expansion into new markets, battery technology, and/or the self-driving revolution I have described, but it also points to a richly priced stock, for which investors are paying a substantial premium. The Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio, at 8.5, also implies Tesla is overvalued.Any setback—some kind of bad accident, a large insurance claim, a rival technology becoming suddenly competitive—and this stock can take a big hit.Turning to the company's financial health and profitability, Tesla's Return on Equity (ROE) is 10.4%—I've seen worse—and its Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is 6%, which denotes an efficient use of capital, something Musk is known for.Tesla maintains a relatively low Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18, suggesting a conservative approach to leverage, which should reduce volatility. The current ratio of 2.02 indicates good short-term liquidity, allowing Tesla to meet its short-term liabilities comfortably.But it is a volatile stock—so perhaps one to buy on weakness. The 52-week high is $488, the low $139. You can more than double your money if you buy this well. Currently at $350 we are in the middle of the range—well up from the lows, but also well off the highs—and in a downtrend.Analysts, meanwhile, are divided. Predictions range from $115.00 to $550.00. reflecting a wide range of expectations.Tesla is unique. It has the potential to transform transport as we currently know it. It could have enormous first-mover advantage and a near monopoly on roads, as more and more people “put their car to work,” and what is currently an expense becomes a secondary source of income. It is the market leader, it is the technological leader, it could enjoy something of a monopoly on roads as it drives ahead of its competitors.To maintain and grow this valuation, it needs to stay ahead of rivals, it needs to overcome the regulatory barriers it faces, and it needs to manage the many inherent risks of the automotive and tech industries.But one thing Elon Musk has is vision. He will have seen all of this and be working towards it.I can quite easily envisage a scenario where Tesla's dominance of roads is near monopolistic—like Apple's dominance of phones or something.In such a scenario, its valuation will be a lot higher.It'll make money on the car, on the software, then on the rental.It will also be the most common car on the roads. Transport is about to change.Disclaimer:I am not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or any other regulatory body as a financial advisor. Therefore, any information provided in this newsletter does not constitute regulated financial advice. It is solely an expression of opinion. Stocks are inherently risky. Please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor if you have any doubts. Remember, markets can both rise and fall. I am not aware of your individual financial circumstances, so only invest money that you can afford to lose. This is a public episode. 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How do life stages impact the way people travel? Steven Paganelli joins Mark to discuss the Travel Through Life study and the first-ever TripAdvisor Trendcast 2025. Plus, hear about unexpected trends like water culturalism and gaming tourism that could reshape the industry. Steven Paganelli is Senior Head of Americas Partnerships at TripAdvisor.

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(06:49) Brought to you by Lemon.io⁠Lemon.io⁠ is your go-to platform for hiring top-tier, pre-vetted software engineers from Europe and Latin America. You'll get matched with your developer in just 48 hours.Tech Lead Journal listeners get 15% off your first 4 weeks of work at ⁠lemon.io⁠.Want to learn the key principles and future of DevOps that can help you ship code faster and more reliably?In this episode, I sit down with Yevgeniy Brikman, co-founder of Gruntwork and author of “Terraform: Up & Running,” to discuss his upcoming book, “The Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery.”We explore:- Common pitfalls and anti-patterns in DevOps implementations- The concept of “minimum effective dose” and "incrementalism" in adopting technologies- Why application developers should understand infrastructure and software delivery- The future of DevOps, including “infrastructureless” and the impact of GenAI- The importance of “secure-by-default” practices in modern software development- Recent changes in open source licensing and their impact on the tech industry- The power of continuous learning and sharing knowledge in tech careersListen out for:(00:02:15) Career Turning Points(00:08:32) Deliberate Time for Learning(00:16:27) Transitioning from App Dev to Infra (00:24:19) Understanding How to Deliver Software(00:32:05) Minimum Effective Dose(00:40:34) DevOps Antipatterns(00:44:02) Incrementalism(00:49:37) The Future of DevOps and Software Delivery(01:10:39) Recent Trend in Open Source License Changes(01:20:32) 3 Tech Lead Wisdom_____Yevgeniy Brikman's BioYevgeniy (Jim) Brikman loves programming, writing, speaking, traveling, and lifting heavy things. He does not love talking about himself in the 3rd person. He is the co-founder of Gruntwork, a company that offers products & services for setting up world-class DevOps Foundations. He's also the author of three books published by O'Reilly Media: Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery, Terraform: Up & Running, and Hello, Startup. Previously, he spent more than a decade building infrastructure and products that served hundreds of millions of users while working as a software engineer at LinkedIn, TripAdvisor, Cisco Systems, and Thomson Financial.Follow Yevgeniy: LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/jbrikman X / Twitter – @brikis98 Website – ybrikman.com

On this MadTech Podcast travel special, ExchangeWire editor Aimee Newell Tarín is joined by research lead Mat Broughton and Tripadvisor's Eoin McGregor to discuss the opportunities for advertisers within the travel industry. 

SPECIAL EDITION SEGMENT: Beyond The Outer Realm welcomes Jamie Corstorphine from The City of The Dead Tours in Edinburgh, Scotland Hosts: Michelle Desrochers Date: February 11th, 2025 Episode: 522 Discussion: Jamie is the Manager, spokesperson and has even been called the Crypt Keeper by "Cover to Cover" (Jacqui Dempster) for the Award-winning Edinburgh walking tours. He will talk about the the highlights of the tour, which includes the World Famous " Mackenzie Poltergeist". He has Tales to tell and will be sharing in his various experiences, and those from tour attendees. Many photos will be presented during the segment as well. Be prepared to be wowed. - Michelle has personally been on this tour, and has often said that you literally never felt alone as you went through these incredible sites . She wasn't talking about the living! The Dead have never left. Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com Rumble: TheOuterRealm X - MicheleDerocher Website: www.theouterrealmradio.com Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all!! About James: Jamie is the Manager of the Famed City of The Dead Tours. The Cover to Cover Article by Jacqui Dempster says it all perfectly. Jamie's place of work is a graveyard. Being surrounded by the Dead is a true labour of love. He is very passionate protector of the historical monuments and land which are under his care. Link to the article. https://search.app/8wXJs4jv5QiX7u326 - This becomes clear as you connect with him. A Host Extraordinaire who will leave you captivated and wanting to know more. About The Tour: ( from the Website) -The Award-winning Edinburgh walking tours, including sole access to Damnation Alley in the underground vaults and the Covenanter's Prison in Greyfriars Graveyard - lair of the infamous 'Mackenzie Poltergeist', the best documented supernatural case of all time. Researched and designed by best-selling historical author and award-winning novelist J A Henderson, our walks combine the weirdest stories, wickedest humour and wildest history. Named 'One of Britain's Best Ghost Walks' by Scare.com, Yahoo! Travel and Virgin Media, ‘One of the UK's Spookiest Tours' by The Sun Newspaper, ‘One of Edinburgh's top 10 attractions by USA Today. -​Named ‘One of the Britain's Best Ghost Walks' by Scare.com, Yahoo! Travel and Virgin Media, ‘One of the UK's Spookiest Tours' by The Sun Newspaper, ‘One of Edinburgh's top 10 Attractions' by USA Today and ‘Edinburgh's Best Ghost Tour' by Lonely Planet. Short-listed for the prestigious Screamie Awards (3 times), winner of ScareTour's ‘Best Ghost Tour Award', highly recommended by TripAdvisor (including ‘Best Halloween Event') and awarded the Viator Badge of Excellence. WEBSITE: https://www.cityofthedeadtours.com Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/cityofthedeadtours?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. Although the content my be interesting it is deemed "For Entertainment Purposes" . We are always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all!

"The Dubs"#493 - Cindy and Chris share some Disney news on Flower & Garden, Mexico pavilion refurb, LA Strong Disney shirts, and Premier Pass!  We then discuss Andrea Harrison's post asking for ideas for a 1-Day, solo trip trip to Walt Disney World!  What would you do if you had 1 day, all by yourself at WDW? Find The Dub Dee Dub Revue @ TheDubDeeDubRevue.com   Twitter (X) @dubdeedubrevue Facebook @thedubdeedubrevue Instagram @thedubdeedubrevuepodcast  Lastly, Thank You to our sponsor for making this show happen:  Disney Vacation Club Resales and Point Rental (DVC-Rental.com & buyandselldvc.com)  We appreciate your support...AND...as always, we appreciate YOU spending a little of your time with us.  We know that you have lots of options for Disney-based podcasts, but for including us...Thank You! Photo credit: Trip Advisor

What if creating frictionless digital experiences wasn't about removing all friction, but adding the right friction at the right time? Join hosts Chuck Moxley and Nick Paladino as they talk with Nakul Goyal, VP of Growth at CARFAX. With over two decades of experience, including roles at TripAdvisor and Berkshire Hathaway's Oriental Trading Company, Nakul shares his passionate approach to building high-performing teams, measuring ROI, and evolving products from simple solutions to comprehensive platforms that customers love.In this episodeBuild high-performing teams by focusing on the right people, clear goals, established rituals, and continuous feedback through radical candor.Instead of eliminating all friction, focus on implementing the right friction in the right places to build user trust.Calculate ROI by looking beyond direct costs to include the full investment of team time and resources.Want more tips and strategies to create frictionless user experiences? Subscribe to our newsletter!CARFAX Website: https://www.carfax.com/Nakul's Email: NakulGoyal@gmail.comNakul's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nakulgoyal/Chuck's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckmoxley/Nick's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/npaladino/Chapters:(00:00) Introduction to Friction and Digital Growth(01:48) Eliminating Friction in Digital Growth(02:50) Building Trust with the Right Friction(06:50) CARFAX's Evolution(13:27) The Importance of Staging Environments(17:25) Future of Digital Experience and Testing(24:44) Cultivating High-Performing Teams(29:14) The Importance of Radical Candor(33:38) ROI Mindset(38:15) Balancing MVP and MLP(44:14) Conclusion

In this episode of, we explore the evolving landscape of travel and hospitality. From the challenges destination marketing organizations face in the digital age to the growing influence of AI in trip planning, we examine how technology is reshaping the industry. Plus, we dive into Tripadvisor's latest restructuring and what it means for the future of travel platforms. Tune in for insights on how these changes could impact travelers, businesses, and the way we experience the world. Are you new and want to start your own hospitality business? Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Boostly and join the discussion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to know more about us? Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Marriott, despite a recent 16% cut in corporate staffing, reported record growth last year, and CEO Anthony Capuano emphasized his commitment to serving employees, guests, and owners while working to clarify the company's brand portfolio and expand into unconventional hospitality offerings like safari experiences and a yacht collection. Tripadvisor has recently laid off over 150 employees and contractors, impacting teams focused on trip planning, reviews, and experiences, though sister brands such as Viator and TheFork remain unaffected. European airline groups, organized under Destination 2050, are calling on the EU to provide stronger support for sustainability initiatives, including the development of sustainable aviation fuel and recognition of aviation as a challenging sector for emission reductions. Marriott CEO: We Want '100% of Your Travel Wallet' — Exclusive Interview Tripadvisor Fires More Than 150 Employees and Contractors: Scoop European Airline Bodies Push EU for Help to Reach Climate Targets Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews (https://www.youtube.com/@SkiftNews) and never miss an update from the travel industry.

Send Rita a text with your thoughts!Get access to over 1000 social media cruise video clips: https://programs.steeryourmarketing.com/products/courses/view/1166776 Ready to dive into the hottest travel trends that are actually backed by data? In this episode, I'm nerding out over Tripadvisor's latest trend report, breaking down 14 emerging travel trends for 2025 - from water culturalism and astrology-based trips to gaming tourism and beauty voyages. Whether you're a travel pro looking to capitalize on these trends or just curious about where the industry is headed, you'll discover fascinating shifts in how people are choosing to explore the world, all based on real search and booking data from millions of travelers. Bonus alert: stick around to hear some listener shout-outs at the end! Questions this episode answers:What are these travel trends based on?How can travel agents leverage travel trends to build their business?What specific opportunities exist within each trend for travel businesses? How are travel preferences shifting from traditional vacation styles to new experiences? What are the emerging trends in celebration-based travel? How is family travel evolving beyond traditional kids' clubs and pool activities? What does the rise in slow travel and neighborhood-focused tourism mean for travel planning? How are solo travelers approaching travel differently now? What are the latest trends in wellness and beauty tourism? How are sports and event-based travel opportunities evolving? Enjoy (and take action)!Sign up for the Business Maintenance Webinar on 2/4: https://programs.steeryourmarketing.com/products/offers/view/1179572Join us at Summer Camp at Sea: https://summercampatsea.comTripadvisor Trendcast: https://www.trendcast.tripadvisor.com/---------------------------------------------------------------JOIN the Cruise Content Library: https://programs.steeryourmarketing.com/products/courses/view/1166776JOIN Marketing Business School:https://programs.steeryourmarketing.com/products/courses/view/1117728Say HI on Social:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritaperez19/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/takethehelmvbsFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/529490048073622 Direct EMAIL:rita@steeryourmarketing.com

We're sharing one of our many Patreon exclusive Bonus Shows. We put a lot of love and have a ton of fun continuing the conversation after each episodes. We also record many extra episodes in-between seasons. All of this is available exclusively to our Patrons at patreon.com/roomescapeartist. Curtis Ratliff and Derek Townsley join us for more discussion about The Escape Ventures. They share an absolutely outrageous escape room story that we couldn't put on the main feed. We talk more about game stores and the importance of inclusivity. David gives an argument against longer games, and we also get into the regional differences between Orlando and Los Angeles in terms of escape room culture and design. I also end up learning all about Bucky's.     Episode Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors Morty, Buzzshot, & COGS by Clockwork Dog:  Morty Morty is a free app for discovering, planning, tracking, and reviewing your escape rooms and other immersive social outings.  Morty News: Morty now features haunt attractions Morty for Android is here Special Badge for REPOD listeners: You can learn more at morty.app/REPOD to sign up and get a special badge for our listeners (works for existing users also).   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   COGS COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug & play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code. Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at cogs.show. Use code REPOD at checkout.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira Edited by Peih-Gee Law and David Spira Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht

1/22/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg John, Glen and Sarah chat about snow in southern states of America, President's Trump's deal with AI producers and new players added to Baseball Hall of Fame. Ashley reports on the Pope's Weekly General Audience focusing on the Blessed Mother and hope, Pope sends blessing on Donald Trump presidency, Rome named top destination for food by TripAdvisor, the tradition of the blessing of the lambs on the feast of St. Agnes. Bishop Muggenborg reflects on Jesus' trip to Nazareth and the reaction from His neighbors.

S03E02 (#330). Oobah Butler, journalist and filmmaker known for his prankster antics, joined us to discuss his work, including “The Great Amazon Heist” and “The Shed at Dulwich”. Oobah highlights the relative ease of manipulating algorithms, such as TripAdvisor and Amazon, to boost fake products’ rankings.

Get more notes at https://podcastnotes.org Product and Media are the Leverage of the New Wealth (Listen) | Episode 21* The most important form of leverage is the idea of products which have no marginal cost of replication (aka product leverage)* You can replicate your efforts without having to involve other humans* Ex. – A podcast* Long ago, to get similar reach, you would have had to give a public lecture* 30-40 years ago – you would have had to get on TV* But today, thanks to the internet, anyone can launch a podcast* Product leverage is how fortunes will be made in the digital age – using things like code or media* Ex. of people who utilized code-based product leverage – Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sergey Brin* Ex. of media-based product leverage – Joe Rogan, PewDiePie* Combining labor leverage, capital leverage, and product leverage is a magic combination for tech startups (for more on labor and capital leverage, check out these Podcast Notes)* You use the minimum, highest output labor – engineers and product developers* You add capital which you can use for marketing, advertising, and scaling* You then add lots of code, media, and content to get everything out there* Product and media leverage are permisionless – they don't require someone else's permission for you to use them or succeed* For labor leverage – someone has to decide to follow you* For capital leverage – someone has to give you money* But coding, writing tweets, making podcasts, YouTubing – these are permissionless* The robot revolution has already arrived – we just keep them in data centers/servers* Think – every great software developer has an army of robots working for him/her at night, while they sleep, after they've written the code and they're just cranking away* Robots do web searching for you* Robots handle customer service inquiries* Over time, this will progress to autonomous vehicles/planes/trucks* Coding is a superpower because it allows you to speak the language of the robots and tell them what to doProduct Leverage is Egalitarian in its Outputs (Listen) | Episode 22* Product (both code-based and media-based) leverage is egalitarian in its outputs* Compare this to labor and capital leverage – which are much less egalitarian* In general – the more of a human element there is in providing a service, the less egalitarian it is* “It's the nature of code and media output that the same product is accessible to everybody…The best products tend to be at the center, at the sweet spot of the middle class, rather than being targeted to the upper class.” – Naval Ravikant* For example:* Things like Netflix and Facebook – everybody can use* Compare this to Rolex watches or a Lamborghini – using/owning them is much more related to status-seeking* As the forms of leverage have gone from being labor-based and capital-based to being more product/code/media-based – “Most of the goods and services that we consume are becoming much more egalitarian in their consumption”* Things like food – rich people don't eat better food* Technology and media products have amazing scale economies* “If you care about ethics in wealth creation, it's better to create your wealth using code and media as leverage. Then those products are equally available to everybody as opposed to trying to create your wealth through labor or capital.” – Naval Ravikant* “If you're wealthy today, for large classes of things, you tend to spend your money on signaling goods to show other people that you are wealthy, and you try and convert them to status as opposed to actually consuming the goods for their own sake” – Naval RavikantBusiness Models Have Their Own Leverage (Listen) | Episode 23* Some business models give you “free leverage” – Examples:* Scale economies = the more you produce of something, the cheaper it gets to make* Technology and media products have this great quality where they have zero marginal cost of reproduction* Thinks like podcasts and YouTube videos* Ex. – Joe Rogan is working no harder now than he was on podcast #1, but it's now generating millions more* Then there are network effects businesses* A network effect is when each additional user adds value to the existing user base* Like language – The language becomes more valuable the more people who speak it* “Long-term, the entire world is probably going to end up speaking English and Chinese” – Naval Ravikant* It's thought that the value of a network is proportional to the square of the number of nodes of the network* A network of size 10 would have a value of 100, while a network of size 100 would have a value of 10,000* “You want to be in a network effects business” – Naval Ravikant* Things like Facebook, Uber, Twitter, YouTube, Google* “You should always be thinking about how your users or customers can add value to each other because that is the ultimate form of leverage” – Naval Ravikant* When you're picking a business model, aim to pick one where you can benefit from network effects, low marginal costs, and scale economiesAn Example: From Laborer to Real Estate Tech Company (Listen) | Episode 24* An example from the real estate business* A day laborer on a construction site, unless you're in a skilled trade, doesn't have specific knowledge* Even if you're a carpenter or electrician, other people can be trained to do your job – you can probably be replaced* You don't have much accountability – “You're a faceless cog in the construction crew”* They don't have much, if any, leverage* A general contractor, who someone hires to come and fix/repair their house, has a little more accountability* They'll make more money than a day laborer, but they take more risk (if the project runs over budget, they'll eat the loss)* The accountability gives them more potential income* They have labor leverage (people working for them)* A property developer is one level above a general contractor – these are people who go around looking for beaten-down properties which have potential and then buy them to fix them up* They can make a healthy profit by selling a building for 2-3x what they bought it for* A developer has more accountability/risk and much more specific knowledge* They have to know which neighborhoods are worth buying in, which lots are good/bad, and what makes/breaks a specific property* They have capital leverage and labor leverage* Beyond the property developer might be a famous architect/developer where just having your name on a property increases its value* Above that might be a property developer who builds entire communities* Above that – someone who funds real estate through an investment trust* Beyond that – someone (or a team of people) who understands the real estate market and the tech business (how to code/recruit developers/build a good product), and knows how to raise money from VCs* Think – something like Zillow* This team/individual would have all forms of leverage – labor (people working for him/her), code, capital (money from investors)* As you climb the chain – You layer in more knowledge which can only be gained on the job, more accountability/risk-taking, more capital, and more laborJudgment Is the Decisive Skill in an Age of Infinite Leverage (Listen) | Episode 25* First aim to get leverage, and once you have leverage – your judgment becomes the most important skill* How do you get leverage?* Get it permisionlessly – learn to code, create podcasts, become a good writer* Through permission – get people to work for you, or raise capital* “All the great fortunes are created through leverage” – Naval Ravikant* In high leverage positions (like a CEO), most of the time you're paid based on your judgment ability* Definitions:* Wisdom is knowing the long-term consequences of your actions* Judgment is wisdom on a personal domain (wisdom applied to external problems)* True judgment ability comes from experience* “Intellect without any experience is often worse than useless” – Naval Ravikant* You get the confidence that intellect gives you along with some credibility, but because you had no skin in the game and no real experience….”you're just throwing darts”* The people with the best judgment are actually among the least emotional* “The thing that prevents you from seeing what's actually happening are your emotions; our emotions are constantly clouding our judgment” – Naval Ravikant* Let's sum up:* First, you're accountable for your judgment* Judgment is the exercise of wisdom* Wisdom comes from experience* That experience can be accelerated through short iterations* “Investment books are sort of the worst place to learn about investment”* To get good at investing, you need broad-based judgment and thinking – the best way to obtain this is to study everything (including a lot of philosophy)* Philosophy makes you more stoic/less emotional and more likely to make better decisions (so you have better judgment)* The more outraged somebody gets, the worse their judgment probably is* “If someone's constantly tweeting political outrage and seems like an angry person, you don't want to hand them the keys to your car let alone the keys to your company”Set and Enforce an Aspirational Hourly Rate (Listen) | Episode 26* “No one is going to value you more than you value yourself” – Naval Ravikant* So set a high personal hourly rate and stick to it* Always factor your time into any decision (as well as your personal hourly rate)* So if your personal hourly rate is $60, and you estimate it will take you an hour and a half to return a $40 product, it's not worth it* You have a finite amount of high-output mental hours each day – “Do you want to use them to run errands and solve little problems or do you want to save them for the big stuff?”* “You can spend your life however you want, but if you want to get rich, it has to be your number one overwhelming desire” – Naval Ravikant* This means it has to come before ANYTHING else* Advice – Look forward to the future and set an aspirational hourly rate* Way back, Naval's aspirational hourly rate was $5,000/hour (even though he was only making a fraction of this at the time)* Today, Naval estimates he's actually beaten his goal* “It should seem and feel absurdly high. If it doesn't, it's not high enough.” – Naval Ravikant* If you can outsource something for less than your hourly rate, outsource it* Even for things like cooking* Paul Graham has said (directed to Y Combinator startups):* “You should be working on your product, getting product-market fit, exercising, and eating healthy. That's it. That's kind of all you have time for while you're on this mission.”Work as Hard as You Can (Listen) | Episode 27* “If getting wealthy is your goal, you're going to have to work as hard as you can” – Naval Ravikant* BUT – “Hard work is absolutely no substitute for who you work with and what you work on”* The hierarchy of importance:* “What you work on is probably the most important thing” – Naval Ravikant* AKA Product-Market-Founder fit (how well you personally are suited to a business”* Next – Picking the right people to work with* Third – How hard you work* But – they're like 3 legs of a stool, if you shortchange any one of them the whole stool is gonna fall down* The order of operations when building a business/career:* First – Figure out what you should be doing* Is there a market that's emerging that you're interested in?* Is there a product you could build which would fall in line with your specific knowledge?* Second – Surround yourself with the best people possible* “No matter how high your bar is, raise your bar” – Naval Ravikant* “You can never be working with other people who are great enough. If there's someone greater out there to work with, you should go work with them.” – Naval Ravikant* A good tip on deciding which startup to work for – Pick the one that will have the best alumni network for you in the future* Third – Work as hard as you can (AFTER you've picked the right thing to work on and the right people to work with)* “Nobody really works 80-120 hours a week sustainably at high-output with mental clarity” – Naval Ravikant* Knowledge workers tend to sprint while they're working on something that they're inspired/passionate about and then they rest* Sprint —> Rest —> Re-asses —> Try Again* (You end up building a marathon of sprints)* Inspiration is perishable* When you have the inspiration, act on it right then and there – otherwise you probably won't do it* Be impatient with actions and patient with results* “If I have a problem that I discover in one of my businesses that needs to be solved, I basically won't sleep until the resolution is in motion” – Naval RavikantBe Too Busy to “Do Coffee” (Listen) | Episode 28* Naval once tweeted – “You should be too busy to do coffee while keeping an uncluttered calendar”* The ONLY way to stay focused and be able to do the most high-impact work/what you're most inspired about is to constantly, RUTHLESSLY, decline meetings* It's fine to make connections and “do coffee” early in your career when you're exploring* But later in your career when you're exploiting – “You have to ruthlessly cut meetings out of your life”* If someone wants to have a meeting, suggest a phone call* If they want a phone call, suggest an email* When you do have meetings, make it a walking meeting (or a standing meeting), keep them short, and keep them small* “Any meeting with 8 people in it sitting around a conference table – nothing is getting done in that meeting, you're literally just dying one hour at a time” – Naval Ravikant* When you've done something important or valuable, busy people will meet with you* Suggest – “Hey, here's what I've done. Here's what I can show you. Let's meet and I'll be respectful of your time if this is useful to you.”* You HAVE to come with a proper calling card* “Product progress is the resume for the entrepreneur” – Naval Ravikant* You NEED proof of work to get a meeting with a busy person* “A busy calendar and a busy mind will destroy your ability to do great things in this world” – Naval Ravikant* If you want to be able to do great things you need free time and you need a free mind.Keep Redefining What You Do (Listen) | Episode 29* Naval tweeted – “Become the best in the world at what you do. Keep redefining what you do until this is true.”* “If you really want to get paid in this world, you want to be number one at whatever it is you're doing” – Naval Ravikant* Some of the most successful people in the world get paid for just being “them”* Oprah, Joe Rogan, etc. – they're being authentic to themselves* But – keep changing what you do until you're number one* It should be something that aligns with your specific knowledge, skill sets, interest, and capabilities* You should be thinking:* “I want to be the best at what I do”* “What I do is flexible, so that I'm the best at it”* (It's not an overnight discovery, it's a long journey)* A company should search for product-market fit* An entrepreneur should search for founder-product-market fitEscape Competition Through Authenticity (Listen) | Episode 30* Humans are highly memetic creatures – we tend to copy what everybody else is doing, including our desires* Very often, you get trapped in the wrong game because you're competing* The best way to escape competition is to just be authentic to yourself* If you're building and marketing something which is an extension of who you are, no one can compete with you on that* Think – It's near IMPOSSIBLE to compete with someone like Joe Rogan or Scott Adams* This is easiest to see in art, but even entrepreneurs are authentic (the businesses and product they create should be authentic to their desires and means)* “Authenticity naturally gets you away from competition” – Naval Ravikant* In entrepreneurship, the masses are never right* “If the masses knew how to build great things and create great wealth we'd all already be done. We'd all already be rich by now.” – Naval Ravikant* “Generally, most people will make the mistake of paying too much attention to the competition and being too much like the competition and not being authentic enough” – Naval Ravikant* The great founders tend to be authentic iconoclasts* As Robert Frost said – “Combine your vocation and your avocation” (what you love to do and what you do)* Long term, if you're good and successful at what you do, you'll find you're pretty much doing your hobbies for a living* “Ideally you want to end up specializing in being you” – Naval RavikantPlay Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes (Listen) | Episode 31* When you're being authentic, competition matters a whole lot less* Silicon Valley tech industry businesses tend to be winner take all* When you see competition, this can make you fly into a rage* You're often 1 step away from a completely different business, and sometimes you need to take that one step* But you won't be able to take it if you're fighting over a booby prize (aka playing a stupid game), blinded by competition* A personal example from Naval:* He was running Epinions (an online product review site independent of Amazon) a while back…* The space eventually turned into Trip Advisor and Yelp* “This is where we should have gone. We should have done more local reviews. There's more value to having a review for a scarce item (like a local restaurant) than some camera which might have 1,000 reviews on Amazon. But before we could get there, we got caught up in the whole comparison shopping game.” – Naval Ravikant* The whole space went to 0 as Amazon ended up winning the online retail game* “We should have been looking at what the consumer really wanted, and stayed authentic to ourselves – which is reviews, not price comparison” – Naval Ravikant* “We should have gone more and more into esoteric items that needed to be reviewed where customers had less and less data and wanted reviews more badly”* “If we stayed authentic to ourselves, we would have done better” – Naval RavikantEventually, You Will Get What You Deserve (Listen) | Episode 32* Naval tweeted – “Apply specific knowledge with leverage and eventually you'll get what you deserve”* (You could also add to that, apply: judgment or accountability)* Results take TIME* “If you're counting, you'll run out of patience before it actually arrives” – Naval Ravikant* Everybody wants results immediately, but you have to put in the hours* Put yourself in a good position with the specific knowledge, the accountability, the leverage, and your authentic skill set which allows you to be the best in the world at what you do (but you have to enjoy it)* Then just keep doing it, doing it, and doing it, and don't keep track, and don't keep count* “On a long enough time scale, you do get paid, but it can easily be 10 or 20 years” – Naval Ravikant* In entrepreneurship, you just have to be right ONCE* And the good news is you can take as many shots on goal as you want (usually every 3-5 years, 10 at the slowest)* Nivi has an equation:* Your eventual outcome = (the distinctiveness of your specific knowledge) x (how much leverage you apply) x (how often your judgment is correct) x (how accountable you are for the outcome) x (how much society values what you're doing) x (how long you can keep doing it) x (your improvement rate with learning and reading)* But the thing that matters most – find something you're good at that the market values* If you're good at it – you'll keep it up, develop the judgment, and eventually take on accountability (all the other variables fall into place)* “Product-market fit is inevitable if you're doing something you love to do and the market wants it” – Naval RavikantReject Most Advice (Listen) | Episode 33* “Avoid people who got rich quickly, they're just giving you their winning lottery ticket numbers” – Naval Ravikant* “The best founders I know listen to and read EVERYONE, but then they ignore everyone and make up their own mind” – Naval Ravikant* They have their OWN internal model of how to apply things to their situation and don't hesitate to discard information if necessary* Remember – “If you survey enough people, all the advice will cancel to 0”* When you hear a piece of advice/information, ask yourself:* “Is this true?”* “Is this true outside of the context of what that person applied it in?”* “Is it true in my context?”* “Do I want to apply it?”* Reject most advice, but remember you have to listen to/read enough of it to know what to reject and what to accept* Here's how Naval views the purpose of advice:* “I view it as helping me have anecdotes and maxims that I can then later recall when I have my own direct experience and say, ‘Ah, that's what that person meant.'” – Naval Ravikant* “90% of my tweets are just maxims that I carve for myself that are then mental hooks to remind me when I'm in that situation again” – Naval Ravikant* Like Naval's tweet – “If you can't see yourself looking with someone for life, then don't work with them for a day”Read the Full Notes at Podcast Notes Thank you for subscribing. 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