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We're joined by Jason Kramer, founder and CEO of Cultivize, a consulting firm specializing in lead nurturing strategies and “Done for you” custom CRM implementation, with over 20 years of experience in marketing and business development.He has worked with renowned brands like Virgin Atlantic Airways and Johnnie Walker, and launched numerous small businesses through his boutique agency before founding Cultivize in 2018.Tune in to learn about how powerful a CRM and lead nurturing can be for businesses, and what's in store for the future.

Sue Stockdale interviews Ricky Ellcock, a man who defied significant challenges to excel in two remarkable careers: professional cricket and aviation. Raised in impoverished conditions in Barbados, Ricky's journey saw him overcoming racial and socio-economic barriers. His ingenuity as a child, along with his resilience in facing career-ending injuries, led him to become Virgin Atlantic's first Black 747 captain. Ricky shares his experiences of culture shock at an elite English boarding school, fighting through debilitating injuries, battling depression, and ultimately redefining success. His story is one of humour, humility, and relentless determination to achieve one's dreams, and serves as a powerful inspiration for aiming high despite the odds.About Ricky EllcockCaptain Ricky Ellcock was born in 1965 in Redman's Village, St Thomas, Barbados. He attended Combermere School, Barbados before gaining a scholarship to Malvern College, Worcestershire, England at 15 years old. Ricky made his first Class debut as a 17 year old fast bowler for Worcestershire CCC before being selected for the England cricket team at 24. A major back injury and two unsuccessful back operations was to ultimately end his cricket career.He retrained in 1993 as a pilot at the British Aerospace Flying College and gained his MSc in Air Transport Planning and Management at The University of Westminster. Ricky joined Virgin Atlantic Airways in 1997 as their first black pilot and would go on to take command of the Boeing 747-400 (Jumbo) from 2005 until 2015 before switching to command the 787-900 (Dreamliner).Connect with Ricky Ellcock via LinkedIn: Website: and find out about his book Balls to FlyTime Stamps02:08 Ricky's Early Life in Barbados04:07 Cricket Career and Challenges06:23 Cultural Shock and Education in England12:04 Injuries and Setbacks in Cricket20:00 Transition to Aviation and Overcoming Depression24:32 Becoming Virgin Atlantic's First Black 747 Captain32:18 Health Challenges and Writing a BookKey Quotes Everything that I saw was new. I'd never worn a jacket. I'd never seen a colour TV or a toaster. At 16 years old, I could probably bowl a ball, near enough 90 miles an hour.My dad said  black people don't fly aeroplanes.  I think every professional sportsman has to be dedicated. You have to have a major work ethic..Connect with Access to Inspiration: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Read our Impact Report and if you would like to support us then Buy Me A CoffeeProducer: Sue Stockdale  Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support.

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 23Episode Overview:In a dynamic business landscape, growth relies on relevant data from your customer interactions and marketing insights. Employing Strategic CRM strategies to collect that data, will boost efficiency, enhance your performance, and help you convert more leads into loyal customers. Navigating the crowded sales enablement technology marketplace can be daunting. To help us understand what we should focus on to improve our productivity and optimize the sales process is my guest, Jason Kramer.Guest Bio: Jason Kramer is the founder and CEO of Cultivize, a consulting firm specializing in B2B lead nurturing strategies and “Done for you” custom CRM implementation. With over 20 years of experience in marketing and business development, Jason has worked with renowned brands like Virgin Atlantic Airways and Johnnie Walker. He began his career as a designer, later establishing a boutique agency where he helped launch numerous small businesses.In 2018, Jason founded Cultivize to empower organizations by connecting customer data with marketing campaigns and sales activities, helping them convert leads into loyal customers. His team focuses on improving collaboration between sales and marketing, identifying warm leads, and optimizing the sales process.Jason is passionate about helping businesses grow through strategic solutions that streamline the customer journey. He lives in New York with his wife, two children, and two dogs, enjoying family time and boating on the Hudson River when he's not driving client success.Resource Links:Website: https://cultivize.com/Product Link: https://cultivize.com/sharpspring-platinum-certified-partner/Insight Gold Timestamps:02:56 I built a business for 16 years helping service based businesses with branding, web development04:52 If they get a no or a maybe they don't know what to do06:31 Education comes in a different form depending upon the business07:14 The flip side of nurturing is about the engagement08:39 What you have to really consider is how long the typical sales process is10:05 The nurture part13:34 There's often a misperception16:50 The CRM Fit Assessment 18:18 How good is the support21:32 What are the pain points you're having now23:35 Pipeline leakage, you talk about as a common CRM challenge25:51 I'm a really big proponent of creating automated reminders for salespeople26:40 The silos within organizations and companies 28:00 If they're logging their activity in the CRM….30:54 If I don't find that in my initial call with a prospective client, we probably won't work together 33:05 Afterthelead.comConnect Socially:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonleighkramer/FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/cultivize/Twitter (X): https://x.com/cultivizeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CRM-advisor-implementorResources:

Rosie Scott is an inspiring and knowledgeable First Officer for Virgin Atlantic Airways. This episode is packed full of down to Earth advice, a couple of mic drops plus, some great perspective around flying that you will enjoy.  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - 'Lovefly' Insta - @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #pilots #lovefly #virginatlantic   Intro music 'Fearless' Daniel King

The Richard Branson Story: Entrepreneur, Adventurer, VisionaryIntroduction to Richard BransonBrief overview of Richard Branson's identity as the founder of the Virgin Group.Mention of his net worth and status as one of the world's richest individuals.Early Life and EducationBorn in Surrey, England, in 1950.Family background: father an airline pilot and mother a flight attendant.Struggles with dyslexia; dropped out of high school at 16.Entrepreneurial BeginningsLaunch of "Student" magazine at the age of 16.Transition into the music industry with the creation of Virgin Records in 1970.Virgin Records: Revolutionizing the Music IndustryEarly success with Mike Oldfield's "Tubular Bells."Virgin Records' role in the punk movement, notably signing the Sex Pistols.Innovative marketing strategies and influence on the music industry.Virgin Atlantic Airways and the Aviation IndustryFounding of Virgin Atlantic in 1984 and its early challenges.Innovative customer service and breaking into a competitive market.The "dirty tricks" legal battle with British Airways and its implications.Adventurous Spirit and Record-Breaking AttemptsOverview of Branson's adventures, including hot air ballooning and crossing the English Channel.How these adventures bolstered Virgin's brand and Branson's personal image.Philanthropy and Global ImpactBranson's role in founding The Elders alongside Nelson Mandela.His commitment to global humanitarian and environmental causes.Dyslexia and Its InfluenceHow dyslexia shaped Branson's business approach and problem-solving skills.Branson as an advocate for dyslexia awareness and support.Legacy and Current EndeavorsBranson's continued influence in various business sectors.Virgin Group's current valuation and global impact.Branson's ongoing projects and ventures.ConclusionSummary of Richard Branson's impact as an entrepreneur, adventurer, and visionary.His legacy in challenging traditional business norms and inspiring entrepreneurs worldwide.Support the showDo you want to be a guest on multiple podcasts as a service go to:www.podcastintroduction.comFind more details about the podcast and my coaching business on:www.absolutebusinessmindset.comDo you want to be a podcaster? Sign up onwww.abmpodcastcourse.co.ukFind me onLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hayw...Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/markjhayward​

La Autoridad de los Mercados y la Competencia (CMA) de Reino Unido ha decidido mantener en gran medida las tasas aeroportuarias fijadas por la Autoridad de Aviación Civil (CAA) para el aeropuerto londinense de Heathrow, después de los recursos del aeródromo y tres aerolíneas —British Airways, Delta Air Lines y Virgin Atlantic Airways—. Sevilla reúne al ecosistema turístico internacional con la celebración de TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2023. Del 18 al 20 de octubre, más de 7.000 profesionales nacionales e internacionales se reunirán en TIS2023, que generará un impacto económico de más de 20 millones de euros para la ciudad hispalense, elegida Capital Europea del Turismo Inteligente 2023. Hostelco convoca la 7ª edición de los Hostelco Awards con el objetivo de reconocer la excelencia y la innovación en diez categorías relacionadas con diferentes proyectos o productos del canal Horeca. El “Mejor Concepto de Restauración”, “Mejor Proyecto de Cocina” o “Mejor Producto o Solución Sostenible” serán algunos de los galardones concedidos por el jurado integrado por expertos y profesionales del sector. OUIGO lanza billetes desde 9€ para viajar entre el próximo 10 de diciembre de 2023 y el 31 de mayo de 2024 en la ruta Madrid Chamartín – Clara Campoamor y Valencia Joaquín Sorolla, así como entre Madrid Chamartín – Clara Campoamor y Alacant Terminal con parada en Albacete Los Llanos.

Are you struggling to connect the dots between agency services and the results you drive for clients? Do you produce leads for clients without being sure if they're following up? What about your own marketing efforts? Do you have a process in place for outreach and follow-up? Throwing money at marketing initiatives without correctly measuring their performance can leave agencies with unanswered questions and uncertainty. An effective CRM is the answer; which is why today's guest has specialized in helping agencies enhance their sales process with the right tools. In this interview, he talks about some common mistakes agencies make with follow-up and processes and how they can improve. Jason Kramer is the founder of Cultivize, a marketing technology company that helps B2B businesses and digital agencies streamline their sales and marketing process and retain more clients. He's one of the world's few certified strategists and implementers for the SharpSpring platform. In this episode, we'll discuss: What to look for in a good CRM platform. Why agencies should insist clients use a CRM. How to improve your agency sales follow-up process.   Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher | Radio FM Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design, and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. Podcast Takeover!! Get to know your Smart Agency Guest Host: Dr. Jeremy Weisz is the co-founder of Rise25, an agency that helps companies launch and run podcasts profitably. He followed Jason's podcast and eventually joined the mastermind and has been a guest on the podcast before. Today, he's helping Jason bring something new to the Smart Agency podcast audience by interviewing a special guest and getting a new perspective to the show.   Changing Your Niche to Adapt to the Market Back in 2001, Jason Kramer was working at an agency in New York with big clients like Virgin Atlantic Airways. After 9/11, the agency went from 60+ people to 14 people very quickly. At the time, he was already doing some freelance work on the side so his choices seemed clear. He could either go work for another big agency or he could start his own business. That decision led to starting his first agency, focused on web development services. After a while, it became harder to sustain his business with the emergence of new tools that made website design more accessible. He eventually sold that agency. In his new agency, Jason and his team help B2B businesses and agencies streamline their sales and marketing process and are top Sharpspring integrators. Technology alone doesn't solve problems, so Jason's secret sauce is leveraging his experience in order to identify pain points in his clients' processes. Next, they pair clients up with the right technology to meet their goals. The challenge is having the right team to adopt the technology. It's a lot of moving parts and Jason's key to success is his team's hands-on approach. They're involved from the very beginning and have a deep understanding of how to customize technology to reach clients' goals. What to Look for in a Good CRM Platform When they first start working with Cutlivize, many clients don't have CRM technology in place.  So the first step is to analyze whether or not a SharpSpring is a good fit. Their criteria for a good CRM include intuitive adoption for new users, affordability, and fully inclusive of add-on capabilities. Most of their clientele doesn't have a CRM and is starting from scratch with SharpSpring. About 30% of their clients transition from another CRM platform to SharpSpring with their help. However, that 30% usually needs some convincing to consider the idea of migrating to a new system. When clients are using another platform, they've usually stuck to that technology simply because they've been using it for a long time. Some clients are using dated systems and worry they won't be able to export their data. Another big concern is training the client team on a new CRM. In those cases, Jason asks to see how the company uses this technology on a daily basis. The majority of clients discover they're not actually using the technology as much as they thought. Whatever the concerns, the most important element to ensure a successful migration will be that the sales team is a part of that conversation.   Why Agencies Should Insist Clients Use a CRM The Cultivate team has worked with over 30 agencies helping their clients get more out of a CRM for their clients. Jason says those agencies are leaving money on the table because any agency is only half the equation. They're normally getting leads into the organization. However, it's up to the client to actually talk to those clients, close the deal, and report the results of those leads. You can effectively track your results for clients if they aren't tracking things on their end as well. According to Jason, agencies that don't offer a CRM platform service struggle because the clients don't follow through on those leads. This ultimately affects the results clients see and they will continue to shift agencies. In reality, the problem is the client doesn't have a system in place to track everything. For these cases, Jason's team offer to help with strategic planning and integrating the CRM so they can have transparency to show what's actually working. Additionally, based on their model, it can work as an additional passive revenue stream for the agency. The agency offers value to the client and gets an additional revenue stream for something their team doesn't even have to touch. How to Create an Effective Agency Sales Follow-Up Process Typically, when Jason's team comes in to assess a company they find there's some sort of follow-up process. However, it tends to be inconsistent. Most have no rhyme or reason for their outreach efforts. On the other hand, there are some who are too aggressive with their outreach. They make multiple attempts every week, making phone calls and sending emails, which quickly turns people off. Generally speaking, follow-up should be done in a way that is ethical but also friendly and not overbearing. Additionally, these interactions should be tracked. If you sent 50 quotes, how many of those are likely to close? Which ones do you still need to follow up with? At the end of the day, you want to sell, not be stuck with mundane emails forever. That's why a follow-up process is so important. Prepare templates to ensure you're sending emails that provide value and a reason for reaching out. This empowers the sales team and makes their outreach more effective. What Can You Do to Improve? Understand their goals. The best way to help your client make a decision is to understand them and their business. It can take a few months to get a client going and excited to work with you. If that client usually has a very busy summer season, for instance, explain that your process can take up to three months to get ramped up. Therefore, it's important to get started three months or more before that busy summer season. Providing value and education. Instead of sending back-to-back messages asking when they're going to make a decision, you can explain a little bit about your process, how it's done, and why you'll need a certain amount of time to do it. Educating the client and providing information is helpful without being pushy. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? If you want to be around amazing agency owners that can see what you may not be able to see and help you grow your agency, go to Agency Mastery 360.  Our agency growth program enables you to take a 360-degree view of your agency and gain mastery of the 3 pillar systems (attract, convert, scale) so you can create predictability, wealth, and freedom.

Với vẻ ngoài phong trần, "bụi bặm", mái tóc bồng bềnh và luôn chỉ diện áo sơ mi cùng quần bò, ít ai nghĩ rằng Richard Branson - người đàn ông mang phong cách "hippy" - lại là một tỷ phú giàu có, sở hữu trong tay hơn 250 công ty lớn nhỏ với doanh thu mỗi năm khoảng 5 tỷ đô-la.Ngay từ những ngày đầu mới chập chững bước đi trên con đường kinh doanh đầy chông gai, Richard Branson đã tự viết nên những quy tắc của riêng mình để xây dựng một hệ thống các công ty mang thương hiệu Virgin với mật độ hiện diện rộng khắp toàn cầu, nhưng lại không hề có trụ sở chính, không hề có hệ thống phân cấp quản lý và quan liêu. Cho đến hiện tại, rất nhiều nhà kinh tế học vẫn không thể giải thích vì sao và bằng cách nào Richard Branson có thể tạo nên được những kỳ tích không tưởng với mô hình quản lý kỳ lạ như vậy.Richard Branson đã đem đến cho nhân loại hình mẫu mới về một doanh nhân năng động, chăm chỉ và thành công cả trong sự nghiệp lẫn cuộc sống hàng ngày. Đối với ông, gia đình, bạn bè, hạnh phúc cùng những chuyến phiêu lưu mạo hiểm luôn là một phần không thể thiếu trong cuộc đời.Tự Truyện Richard Branson không đơn giản chỉ là một cuốn tự truyện, cuốn sách còn là kho tàng ẩn chứa những triết lý về cuộc sống, kinh doanh cũng như tình yêu, thứ đã đồng hành và giúp Richard Branson làm nên những kỳ tích phi thường suốt hơn 25 năm qua. Từ lĩnh vực hàng không (Virgin Atlantic Airways), cho tới kinh doanh băng đĩa nhạc (Virgin Records và V2), từ các sản phẩm đồ uống Cola (Virgin Cola), cho tới chuỗi cửa hàng bán lẻ (Virgin Megastores) cùng hàng trăm thương hiệu nổi danh toàn cầu khác.Có thể nói, tác phẩm chính là một cuốn phim khái quát và đầy đủ nhất giúp thính giả hiểu rõ hơn về con người, cuộc sống cũng như chặng đường vươn lên trở thành ông chủ đế chế Virgin đầy quyền lực của một trong những doanh nhân vĩ đại nhất thế kỷ XX.--Về Fonos:Fonos là ứng dụng sách nói có bản quyền. Trên ứng dụng Fonos, bạn có thể nghe định dạng sách nói của những cuốn sách nổi tiếng nhất từ các tác giả trong nước và quốc tế. Ngoài ra, bạn được sử dụng miễn phí nội dung Premium khi đăng ký trở thành Hội viên của Fonos: Tóm tắt sách, Ebook, Thiền định, Truyện ngủ, Nhạc chủ đề, Sách nói miễn phí cho Hội viên.--Tải ứng dụng Fonos tại: https://fonos.app.link/tai-fonosTìm hiểu về Fonos: https://fonos.vn/Theo dõi Facebook Fonos: https://www.facebook.com/fonosvietnam/Theo dõi Instagram Fonos: https://www.instagram.com/fonosvietnam/Đọc các bài viết thú vị về sách, tác giả sách, những thông tin hữu ích để phát triển bản thân: http://blog.fonos.vn/

Paul Tizzard, Fear of Flying Coach, John Bond, Operations Director and Susan Mungeam, Clinical Director look back on 2022. Our favourite bits from the Lovefly Facebook community, some stories and tips and some spoilers about what is coming up in 2023... lovefly.co.uk FB - Lovefly Insta - @loveflyhelp #fearofflying In partnership with Virgin Atlantic Airways, Lovefly offers a range of 30 Day Programmes and Webinars.  Go to www.lovefly.co.uk/shop/    Intro Music 'Fearless' Daniel King     

Good morning everyone! Thank you for listening to the Motivated Entrepreneurs podcast. Today is Saturday and we have the book review called "Losing My Virginity" by Richard Branson. In little more than twenty-five years, Richard Branson spawned nearly a hundred successful ventures. From the airline business (Virgin Atlantic Airways), to music (Virgin Records and V2), to cola (Virgin Cola), and others ranging from financial services to bridal wear, Branson has a track record second to none. Many of his companies were started in the face of entrenched competition. The experts said, "Don't do it." But Branson found golden opportunities in markets in which customers have been ripped off or underserved, where confusion reigns and the competition is complacent. Hope you like and enjoy this episode. Give a listen. Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2VkXGHq Listen on Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/39TYebQ Motivated Entrepreneurs Website: https://motivatedentrepreneurs.co.uk/ Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to Motivated Entrepreneurs Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3eA64u5   Cheers, Dean

Today our Senior Consultant Patti Flynn is joining me as a guest writer. This week was (and still is through today) Trans Awareness Week. This week culminates in the Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) tomorrow, on November 20th. TDOR was started in 1999 by a transgender advocate as a vigil to the memory of Rita Hester who was killed in anti-transgender violence. The somber nature of the end of the week stands in contrast to the prior 7 days when trans people (and cisgender allies) educate and take action. We bring attention to and lift up the work of trans creators, celebrate the success of trans people in public life, and amplify the voices of trans advocates and activists. We show the world our shared humanity and I hope that leads to more acceptance and less discrimination.Although my TDOR this year will be extra difficult as I say the name of a dear friend, I know that the example she provided to so many when she was with us here in Chicago resonates. Her advocacy and activism inspire my own, and that of many others. So, while we mourn those losses, we look forward to a brighter future. A future that is truly possible with some help from our (cis) friends.There are ways that you can help as an ally. Find a vigil in your area and go to support those there grieving, keeping in mind that this event is by and for the trans community. Seek out information about anti-trans legislation in your state, or a neighboring state, and contact your representative to register your opposition, and encourage others to do the same. And lastly, educate yourself – watching the documentary “Disclosure” on Netflix is a good starting point. Or check out the GenderCool YouTube Channel for some inspiration.Here are the good vibes I found this week:The First Female Crash Dummy Has ArrivedHow Stunning Images from Space Were Brought to Life for the Visually ImpairedAll-Terrain Wheelchairs Arrive at U.S. Parks: ‘This Is Life-Changing'& 5. Self-Expression Within Airline Uniform StandardsTo learn more about Jess, visit: https://jesspettitt.com/Read the full blog here: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-remembrance Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Ronie Berggren och Björn Norström om det senaste i USA: Justitieminister Merrick Garland tillsätter specialutredare mot Donald Trump, stor risk för pajkastning de kommande två åren; Texas följer Arizonas guvernörskandidat Kari Lakes exempel och förklarar att delstaten har invaderats och sänder nationalgardet för att säkra gränsen; Pandemilagen Title 42 löper ut i december, mängder av immigranter vill nu komma till USA; Två advokater som härjade under BLM-demonstrationerna förlorar sina advokatcertifikat; Portland vill nu stuva undan hemlösheten; Demokraterna anpassar sig efter republikanerna i lag och ordningsfrågor; Elon Musk - yttrandefrihetshjälte eller businessman?; Virgin Atlantic Airways kräver nu att personal klär sig efter kön i flygningar till VM i Qatar; Qatar förbjuder öl under fotbolls-VM eftersom landet är muslimskt; NBA-stjärnan Enes Kanter Freedom petad på grund av Kinas påtryckningar; Transgender pojke i delstaten Washington vinner damidrott i cross-country-löpning; Republikansk skolminister vinner i Arizona; 14-årig flicka i Vermont som inte vill byta om med biologiska pojkar straffas av skolan; Demokratiska valförnekaren Hakeem Jeffries kan komma att ersätta Nancy Pelosi: Philadelphias distriktsåklagare hamnar i riksrätt pg a stadens omfattande brottslighet; Demokraten Karen Bass vinner borgmästarvalet i Los Angeles. ---------- STÖD AMERIKANSKA NYHETSANALYSER: http://usapol.blogspot.com/p/stod-oss-support-us.html

Sorcha shares her journey into becoming a pilot. She is very upbeat and positive and we think, you will think she is as great as we do.  Thank you Sorcha. @loveflyteam #fearofflying FB - 'Lovefly' Web:Lovefly.co.uk   Intro music 'Fearless' Daniel King

On today's Word on the Street episode, Katie speaks to Emily Monsell-Holden, Founder and Brand Consultant at hollow & hill - Helping premium and heritage brands with purpose to be the best version of themselves by embedding brand into the heart of their culture. For almost a decade Emily headed up brand and marketing the iconic family-run wine and spirits merchant, Berry Bros. & Rudd and she now runs her own consultancy, Hollow & Hill, specialising in helping heritage brands thrive. Her approach is to focus on purpose, customer experience and internal culture, in order to increase loyalty, attract and retain top talent, and ensure long-term, sustainable success.Over a career that has spanned almost 20 years, she has worked with many great brands and businesses, including Fairtrade pioneers Cafédirect, English Sparkling wine brand Gusbourne, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Somerset House and The Royal Albert Hall.In this episode you will hear: What a truly good brand experience looks like How to get the most out of your branding The overall make-up of brand reputationHelping your clients build stronger brand experiences Links & referencesKatie Street: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestreet/Emily Monsell-Holden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-monsell-holden/Our SponsorSeries 6 of Word on the Street is sponsored by Tanba, The Agency New Business Academy, is a brand-new initiative aimed at equipping agencies of all sizes with the knowledge, content, partnerships, and opportunities needed to accelerate agency growth by optimising their new business 'engine'. Tanba is an on-demand and affordable solution for agencies looking to upskill their team via training courses, content and insights delivered by our panel of industry experts, leaders, and partners.   The academy is all about empowering agency teams to get noticed, attract opportunities, increase conversion rates, and reduce the costs associated with the sales process. Visit https://tanba.io/ to find out more and start empowering your agency.

Nearly 20 months after the last transoceanic flight carrying tourists landed at Las Vegas' airport, Virgin Atlantic Airways returned to Vegas on Monday, November 8th. The Boeing 787-9 touched down the same day policies for foreign national air travelers to the United States changed, allowing more vaccinated international visitors to enter the country. Hear from passengers right after they landed, and the Director of Aviation at LAS airport. Plus, Sean and Dayna talk to UK resident Chris Phelps about his excitement over getting back to Las Vegas for vacation. And, construction will resume once again at a longtime unfinished resort on the strip. Fontainebleau Las Vegas will open in 2023! Guest, Chris Phelps, has some podcasts of his own: Chris and Dave's Reality Cast The VHS Strikes Back The Comics In Motion NetworkSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UCMULZYF325PL)

As the US opens its skies to international travelers, the BABC Northern California has teamed up with the BABC LA for this episode.  Learn from Simon Hawkins, Head of Virgin Atlantic Airways for the USA, and Denise Sheldon, Director of Western Regional Sales, how Virgin is ramping up its services once again, what has changed in international travel, and what you can expect specifically for travel between the US and the United Kingdom.    We are also joined by Christina Turrini at Frosch Travel, who shares what the corporate travel landscape looks like.  Host and BABC Los Angeles President James Langridge moderates.

Crafting a meaningful human experience entails a perfect combination of empathy and emotion. It helps in cultivating brand loyalty by instilling a sense of passion in the consumer towards the product. To achieve this, designers must also understand human values and match them to drive customer value. How can designers understand human values to create meaningful human experiences?To know more about this theme, in the 48th episode, we interact with Tim Kobe, Founder, and CEO at Eight Inc. With over three decades of experience as a design leader, he has worked with companies like Apple, Tesla, Virgin Atlantic Airways, etc. Let's know more about his journey and experiences in the latest episode of the "Avantika Designeering Series Podcast", “Return on Experience” You can connect with Tim on Twitter @TimKobe. Don't forget to subscribe to our show and share your comments on ads@avantika.edu.in

About Tim Kobe :Tim’s LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/timkobeWebsite: eightinc.com  (Company Website)Phone: 1 415 8501828 (Mobile)Email: kobe@eightinc.comTwitter: TimKobeBio: Sometimes called “Apple’s best kept secret” Eight Inc. is one of the most progressive design firms working today. 8 is helping to transform organizations to be relevant in the worlds most highly competitive environments by looking at the design factors that drive successful human interactions. Tim Kobe is a design leader, Founder and CEO of Eight Inc. Eight Inc. employs leading designers and strategists working across 11 offices including Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, London, New York, San Francisco, Honolulu, Tokyo, Istanbul, Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore. 8 has received international design awards and has been published in Asia, Europe, and the United States.Tim Kobe has lectured at the Art Center College of Design, Pasadena; California College of Arts and Crafts, San Francisco; San Francisco Academy of Art; and at IDSA Awards Presentation, 1997. He has lectured on behalf of the US State Department focused on sustainability and architecture in Bangkok and Los Angeles. He has lectured at the prestigious Picnic in Amsterdam, an annual design conference merging business and technology and continues speaking internationally on a variety of design subjects. In 2005 Kobe became a trustee at Art Center College of Design and currently serving as Chairman of the Academic Affairs Committee. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Grabhorn Institute in San Francisco California.In 2006 Kobe received the top award for the professional competition “High Density on the High Ground.” sponsored by McGraw-Hill Companies’ Architectural Record magazine and Tulane University School of Architecture. 8 was selected to represent the United States at the Architecture Bienniale in Venice Italy and participated in a worldwide traveling exhibition on the project.Ongoing consulting relationships with leaders in business and innovation:Apple, ANZ Bank, Citibank, Coach, Herman Miller, HP, Hyatt, Nissan, Nokia, Nike, Virgin Atlantic AirwaysEpisode Intro:I remember standing on 5thAvenue in New York and looking at a glass cube.This was a portal into a new world. While Apple stores had been around for a few years, this was the big splash that quickly became on of the most photographed of New York’s landmarks. Apple stores shifted the retail world on its access. No longer would a shopping journey be defined by SKU count – how many units you could cram on the floor - but how the experience connected you to the magic of a brand in truly innovative way. It elevated the product to fine art or fine jewelry, which was probably appropriate since is was competing for attention with some of the most recognized retailers on the planet, like Tiffany, just a block away.That paradigm shift in retail store design was born our of a white paper on why Apple should have its own stores after entering the personal computer market and bringing their products to consumers through third party sellers. After designing MacWorld events for Steve Jobs and Apple some years before, Tim Kobe and his Architecture and Design firm Eight Inc. was challenged with the task of creating the first Apple stores. They have held that relationship for the last 20+ years.Sometimes called “Apple’s best kept secret” Eight Inc. is one of the most progressive design firms working today. 8 is helping to transform organizations to be relevant in the worlds most highly competitive environments by looking at the design factors that drive successful human interactions. Tim Kobe is a design leader, Founder and CEO of Eight Inc. Eight Inc. employs leading designers and strategists working across 11 offices including Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, London, New York, San Francisco, Honolulu, Tokyo, Istanbul, Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore. Among other honors and awards, 8 was selected to represent the United States at the 2006 Architecture Bienniale in Venice Italy and participated in a worldwide traveling exhibition on the project.Now, Apple would be a pretty great client to have on the resume, but Tim Kobe has work with a list of major internationally recognized brands including Citibank, Coach, Herman Miller, HP, Westin, Hyatt, Nissan, Nokia, Nike and Virgin Atlantic Airways.Tim has just published a new book in collaboration with Roger Lehman, a psychoanalyst and senior lecture at the MIT Sloane School of Management, called “Return on Experience”.And, I am excited to talk with Tim since he really exemplifies, in one guy, all of the categories in the “DATA” acronym for NXTLVL including Design, Architecture, Technology and the Arts.Welcome Tim, About David Kepron: linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582bWebsites: https://www.davidkepron.com  (personal website)vmsd.com/taxonomy/term/8645  (Blog)Email: david.kepron@NXTLVLexperiencedesign.comTwitter: DavidKepron

In this episode of TRO Signal, Lynda interviews RICHARD D’AMBROSIO. Richard is a master storyteller who has helped hundreds of travel advisors, entrepreneurs and leading brands —including American Express, Flight Centre USA, Virgin Atlantic Airways and Thomas Cook Travel —grow their brands and sales through marketing and sales coaching. Richard has a passion for helping small businesses find their voice and tell their story to attract ideal clients, and has been a regular speaker and educator with Travel Market Report, The Travel Institute and a variety of travel media properties. In this podcast, he talks about ways Travel Advisors can leverage their own stories and that of their clients to connect with their target audience and promote their business.    Contacts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rdambrosio/ https://www.travelbusinessmastermind.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Most people confuse a technical capability with technology. Ultimately, technology is a technical capability plus the human outcome that it creates." Tim Kobe is a design leader, author, and founder of Eight Inc., a global award-winning strategic design firm also widely recognized as “Apple’s best kept secret”. In this episode, we looked at how successful brands build radical impact by creating ground-breaking human experiences with design. We started off with Tim’s career journey, the founding of Eight Inc., and how he ended up working with Steve Jobs for over 12 years, including coming up with the original design of the iconic Apple’s flagship stores. Tim also shared how he sees Steve Job’s mission to democratize technology and how he helped Apple built a unique branded experience. We then dived deep into Experience Design (XD), starting with understanding the human outcomes to building the strategy and tactics to create value with a unique human experience. We also discussed how Asia is evolving in Experience Design and how COVID has been dramatically changing the world. Tim also spoke about the massive impact of AI & ML that is yet to be witnessed. Towards the end, Tim shared insights about some future trends that he is currently working on to transform the industries and shape the future in human connection from retail, banking, real estate, telecommunication, and even government! Listen out for: Career Journey - [00:06:29] Apple’s Strong Brand & Best Kept Secret - [00:11:55] Apple Stores Concept - [00:16:20] On Steve Jobs - [00:19:39] Experience Design (XD)- [00:21:14] Design Thinking - [00:27:49] Digital Products & Design - [00:28:59] COVID Impact - [00:32:32] AI/ML in XD - [00:37:08] Asia’s Promise & Notable Brands - [00:44:02] The Future Trends - [00:50:21] 3 Tech Lead Wisdom - [00:55:01] _____ Tim Kobe’s Bio Tim Kobe is a design leader, author, and founder of the globally recognized strategic and experience design firm Eight Inc. For almost 30 years in design and a leader in Innovation and Branded Experience, Eight Inc. has worked with companies such as Apple, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Nike, Coke, Knoll and Citibank. The firm takes on an interdisciplinary and holistic approach, working across traditional disciplines including strategy, architecture, exhibition, interior design, product, communications and branding. Many projects have received international design awards and have been published across Asia, Europe, and the United States. Eight Inc. has studios in San Francisco, New York, Honolulu, Tokyo, London, Singapore, Dubai, Istanbul and across China. Kobe is a keynote speaker and speaks on topics surrounding design, innovation, technology and business valuation for many internationally known forums. He has been featured and recognized for his work in prominent publications like Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg, The Economist, Dezeen and Fast Company. Follow Tim: Twitter – https://twitter.com/TimKobe LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/timkobe/ Email – kobe@eightinc.com Eight Inc – https://eightinc.com/ Our Sponsor Check out Tech Lead Journal cool swags at techleadjournal.dev/shop. Like this episode? Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and submit your feedback. Follow @techleadjournal on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Pledge your support by becoming a patron. For more info about the episode (including quotes and transcript), visit techleadjournal.dev/episodes/26.

Season-2, episode 1 of “ZENPod”, featuring Tim Kobe, the Man who designed the First Apple Store, a Legendary Architect, renowned Design leader, author and founder of the globally recognized strategic and experience design firm Eight Inc. Many of his projects have received international design awards. For over 30 years in design and a leader in Innovation and Branded Experience, Eight Inc. has worked with companies such as Apple, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Nike, Coke, Knoll and Citibank. In 2006 Kobe received the top award for the professional competition “High Density on the High Ground. If successful Living is important, then certainly Design is important; fundamentally it's about Change, and most people don't see Design as change”, – says Tim Kobe in his talk with Venkatesh Mahadevan Kobe is a keynote speaker and speaks on topics surrounding design, innovation, technology and business valuation for many internationally known forums. He has been featured and recognized for his work in prominent publications like Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg, The Economist, Dezeen and Fast Company. His upcoming book, Return on Experience, published by ORO Editions will be released soon. “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life's pursuit. We at “ZENPod” believe that one person's journey is another person's learning. In these talks, we will touch upon spirituality and the intersection in real Life and how it can be leveraged on, for reaching a higher goal!

Curtain Raiser for Season-2, episode 1 of “ZENPod”, featuring Tim Kobe, the Man who designed the First Apple Store, a Legendary Architect, renowned Design leader, author and founder of the globally recognized strategic and experience design firm Eight Inc. Many of his projects have received international design awards. For over 30 years in design and a leader in Innovation and Branded Experience, Eight Inc. has worked with companies such as Apple, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Nike, Coke, Knoll and Citibank. In 2006 Kobe received the top award for the professional competition “High Density on the High Ground. “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life's pursuit. If successful Living is important, then certainly Design is important; fundamentally it's about Change, and most people don't see Design as change”, – says Tim Kobe in his talk with Venkatesh Mahadevan

Paul Tizzard, fear of flying coach from Lovefly, interviews David Gott, Human Factors Training Specialist, (formerly Virgin Atlantic Airways) about this fascinating area of commercial aviation.  Human Factors training is part of the reason why commercial aviation is so, so safe.     Music 'Fearless' by Daniel King

Episode two takes us on our second aviation journey, exploring how the customer experience comes home with OACIS' Matt Lee. Matt has worked in commercial aviation throughout his career, which has seen him living and working in Australia, Malaysia and the United Kingdom. He has held senior executive roles at Virgin Atlantic Airways and Qantas Airways, some of the most recognised brands in the world. OACIS is Matt's first start-up venture and combines his significant airline experience with his desire to create amazing customer experiences. As a passionate advocate of diversity and inclusion, Matt is involved in various pro bono activities that seek to increase opportunities for underrepresented groups. When not engaged in OACIS work, Matt spends time with his family and supporting his beloved Geelong Cats AFL club. In this conversation Matt and Brenton discuss how in this pandemic-ridden economy, a touchless airport experience will make air travel safer and easier. --- Connect with Matt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-lee-64951b1/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-lee-64951b1/) https://oacis.io/ (https://oacis.io) --- Contact our host - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentonmwebber/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentonmwebber/) https://www.halftimeorange.co.nz/ (https://www.halftimeorange.co.nz)

Virgin Atlantic Airways has filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in New York, the United States, as the global airline industry reels from the coronavirus pandemic. The protection under chapter 15 of the US bankruptcy code allows a foreign debtor to shield assets in the country. The crisis-hit Airline in July received a £1.2 billion ($1.5 billion) rescue deal to keep it solvent just days before it was due to resume passenger flights. The carrier said the recapitalisation plan would be deployed over 18 months and has the support of shareholders, new investors and existing creditors. Virgin Atlantic’s US bankruptcy court filing stated that it had negotiated a deal with stakeholders for a consensual recapitalization that will get debt off its balance sheet and immediately position it for sustainable long-term growth. --- This episode is sponsored by · Afrolit Podcast: Hosted by Ekua PM, Afrolit shares the stories of multi-faceted Africans one episode at a time. https://open.spotify.com/show/2nJxiiYRyfMQlDEXXpzlZS?si=mmgODX3NQ-yfQvR0JRH-WA Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newscast-africa/support

Sign up to the bookmark newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/1119b1358a84/thebookmark About the Books  Losing my Virginity In little more than twenty-five years, Richard Branson spawned nearly a hundred successful ventures. From the airline business (Virgin Atlantic Airways), to music (Virgin Records and V2), to cola (Virgin Cola), and others ranging from financial services to bridal wear, Branson has a track record second to none. Many of his companies were started in the face of entrenched competition. The experts said, “Don’t do it.” But Branson found golden opportunities in markets in which customers have been ripped off or underserved, where confusion reigns, and the competition is complacent. Finding my Virginity Twenty years after his iconic memoir Losing My Virginity, the world’s ultimate entrepreneur is back with the rest of the story. Richard Branson’s Losing My Virginity shared the outrageous tale of how he built Virgin from a student magazine into one of the greatest brands in history. No challenge was too daunting, no opportunity too outlandish to pursue. And each new adventure started with five simple words: “Screw it, let’s do it.” Now, fifty years after starting his first business, Branson shares the candid details of a lifetime of triumphs and failures and what he really thinks about his unique life and career. Finding My Virginity is an intimate look at his never-ending quest to push boundaries, break rules, and seek new frontiers—even after launching a dozen billion-dollar businesses and hundreds of other companies. Source: amazon.com About the Author Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson (born 18 July 1950) is an English business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is best known as the founder of Virgin Group, which comprises more than 400 companies. Branson expressed his desire to become an entrepreneur at a young age. At the age of sixteen his first business venture was a magazine called Student. In 1970, he set up a mail-order record business. In 1972, he opened a chain of record stores, Virgin Records, later known as Virgin Megastores. Branson’s Virgin brand grew rapidly during the 1980s, as he set up Virgin Atlantic and expanded the Virgin Records music label. In March 2000, Branson was knighted at Buckingham Palace for “”services to entrepreneurship””. In July 2015, Forbes listed Branson’s estimated net worth at US $5.2 billion. Source: amazon.com Get these Books on The Book Depository Finding My Virginity - https://www.bookdepository.com/Finding-My-Virginity/9780753556122/?a_aid=stephsbookshelf Losing My Virginity - https://www.bookdepository.com/Losing-My-Virginity/9780307720740/?a_aid=stephsbookshelf Would you like to take better notes from the books you read?  Get your copy of Archley's beautiful book journal, the Book of Books here: https://www.archleys.com/?ref=JamVyS-U4mVR BIG IDEA 1 (6:15) – Screw it. Let’s do it. There’s a theme of adventure and fun throughout the two books and Branson’s life. At the back of the more recent book, Finding my Virginity, there are even 75 near death experiences that he has encountered, all listed in chronological order! He is famous as the founder of the Virgin brand but is maybe equally famous for his extreme sports adventures. Between the two books, Losing my Virginity has more of the ‘Screw it. Let’s do it.’ feel because this is what fuelled the early endeavours Richard built and his approach to his way of living and the way he runs his businesses.  It also goes to his desire to get into and shake up the industries who’ve been complacent and have forgotten their customers; particularly airlines and telecommunication.  BIG IDEA 2 (8:11) – Challenges are there to be overcome. When you read even the first 50 pages of the first book Losing my Virginity, you feel that so many people would have given up with the challenges Branson faced. But, he is the master of overcoming challenges. From how he started his first student magazine to the huge endeavour of Virgin Galactic, and everything in between, there have always been challenges. This also includes some of the ‘failures’, such as when market forces turned against him and the impact of the change in online media and music consumption rather than people going to record stores. There was also examples of challenges with competitors (eg BA dirty tricks campaign) and regulators in the early days of Virgin airlines and even some tragedies that happened in his brands and business ventures over the years. In all of these challenges, he always rolls with the punches, gets back up and keeps fighting. BIG IDEA 3 (10:36) – Find your people and take care of them.  Both books talk a lot about those people who were behind his success. From his parents, his wife Joan, to all of his teams who developed with him the Virgin brands.  Everyone thinks that Branson is a crazy risk taker but when you read the book and see the thinking behind certain ideas, you’ll see that he is actually very measured.  He knows his strengths and skills and he surrounds himself with people who offset them or add to them. The book Finding my Virginity is a bit more reflective, a lot more about space exploration and around the idea of passing on and giving back – including one of the founding members of Nelson Mandela’s ‘the elders’. He is also heavily involved in charity work and helping people create opportunities through entrepreneurship. Music By: Pretty Painting – Instrumental Version Song by James Gardin Let’s Connect LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/steph-clarke Instagram: @stephsbizbookshelf Enjoying the show? Please hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and leave a review on iTunes to help others find us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Steve Jobs says, you can only join the dots when you look back.I started straight from University as a trainee journalist at BBC Radio Wales interviewing everyone from heavyweight champion of the world Lennox Lewis, to leader of the opposition Neil Kinnock. I now feel life's come full circle as I'm back in the audio space, helping leading brands & entrepreneurs tell their stories through the power of podcasting. In between I'd had my head turned & left to see the world with Virgin Atlantic Airways.Then Inspired by my boss, Sir Richard Branson, I left Virgin to set up my own business.I'm now the founder of the Screw It, Just Do It podcast agency. From initially launching my own show and receiving two downloads, to last year getting a #1 rated business show from the UK to Uganda and downloaded in 140+ countries, I passionately believe that everybody deserves to be heard & everybody should have their own voice. Podcasting is a great enabler in this regard. More than anything, it has been about the people I have met. Great leaders of hugely successful businesses such as Innocent's Richard Reed, Ted Baker's Ray Kelvin CBE, Not On The High Street's Holly Tucker MBE. People I would have never got to have met without my podcast, and who have grown my network immeasurably.In hindsight, I wish I'd asked Richard more questions as we used to see a lot of him in the early days of the airline.When I re-joined Virgin, in the guise of his not-for-profit Virgin StartUp, helping entrepreneurs get funding & mentoring, he was living on Necker Island!My biggest takeaways when it comes to leadership was seeing how well he recruited people who had skills he didn't. How he empowered them by giving them autonomy, by delegating, and by creating an incredibly positive company culture.I am also an advisor for global startup-generator and VC, Antler.co, whilst I also chair the Accelerate Event Series for British American Business - the US Chamber of Commerce in the UK. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I welcome Cemal Ezel, Founder and Ceo of Change Please to episode #179 of Screw It, Just Do It: UK Social Entrepreneur Of The Year, 2017, $1 Million Chivas Venture Winner, and Richard Branson's Startup of the Year 2018 - and the man responsible for the coffee you're drinking onboard a Virgin Train or Virgin Atlantic Airways aircraft. I had the pleasure of catching up with Cemal twice in one week in October, as he very kindly spoke at my Entrepreneur Summit 2019 and at the SME forum I host for British American Business every quarter for UK businesses looking to scale in the US. Now I've known Cemal for 4 or 5 years now and the growth of his business has been nothing short of phenomenal. I last interviewed him two years ago in 2017 and other than Piers Linney, this is the only repeat guest I've had on this show. Why: Because my 2017 interview with him was, and still is, my personal favourite of every episode ever recorded for this show. I wanted to highlight what's possible - anything - if you're super-focused, persevere and are very clear on your why. It's just one hell of a story. Change Please trains people who are homeless as barista's and provides each person with a London living wage job, housing, bank account and mental health support. Today's episode comes in two parts, first my chat with Cemal in front of our live audience, complete with paper rustling form yours truly, secondly, an up to date talk from Cemal on Change Please's expansion into the US and the challenges that they have faced. We talk about: The perceptions that need changing around social businesses Distribution being the biggest challenge The currency of the future StartUp!

Welcome to this week's solo episode, #164. It was ten years this week that I left full-time employment at Virgin Atlantic Airways and decided to enter the world of entrepreneurship.  9/9/09 I like the symmetry. Since then I have started four different businesses. I've had my share of both success and failures. I've learnt that there is no 'secret formula', no 'secret sauce' to running a successful business. There is also no such thing as an 'overnight success'. This has been borne out throughout the two and a half years I've been hosting this podcast, backed up by countless entrepreneurs that I've interviewed. If you think you don't know what you're doing, then join the club. Everyone's winging it when they start. Tony Robbins defines F.E.A.R as "F**k Everything And Run". So many people quit when they're within touching distance of success. But most people quit way before then. When it comes to podcasting, most people quit after 6, 8 or 10 episodes when they haven't reached #1 yet. Likewise I always used to see new business owners write a weekly blog for 2 or 3 months and then quit. That's why I got ranked #1 for all the keywords I needed to be ranked for in my first business. because I kept going. I'm super-proud of this podcast reaching #164 episodes. Last week, we were even the #2 entrepreneurship podcast in Algeria behind Gary Vaynerchuk! How random is that! I know I've said this before, but there really has never been a better time to start a business. The speed of communication, the speed with which you can get things done because of the internet, mobile phones has never been quicker. But you've got to start. And it doesn't matter with what. Just do something. Take the next step. There's not a right or wrong. Just do one thing to move yourself and your business forward. And do the same the next day. And the next. Then you'll build momentum. You've just got to keep going. Don't quit when the going gets tough - and it will - just keep going. Over time, your network will grow, your resources will grow, your knowledge will grow. Which you can then leverage to make your business a success, and reach your goals, fulfil your dreams. It's only now, after ten years, that I feel like an unstoppable force. That I'm doing the right thing at the right time, and for the right reasons. I love podcasting, and I now love making podcasts for other people - helping them tell their stories through the power of a podcast. Next week see's the release of the first of many new podcast releases from me and my team, and I for one can't wait. So don't be discouraged when you haven't reached your goals yet. If it was easy - everybody would be an entrepreneur. You've got to be in it for the long haul. You've got to be patient, determined and able to persevere. Let's StartUp!

Supposedly, data is the revolutionary key to unlock massive personalization. Many of us marketers design amazing campaigns based on data. Then they fall flat. We need a data diagnosis. In this episode, we talk to Matthew Biboud-Lubeck, VP of Strategic Services at Amperity. Matthew has years of experience working with customer experience at L’Oreal, Estee Lauder, and Virgin Atlantic Airways. Two years ago, he took his B2C experience and began to leverage it with machine learning at Amperity to help B2B companies unlock personalized experiences. On this episode, we discuss: i. Creating a single view of your customers ii. Unlocking personalization based on data iii. Using machine learning at the root of the data, not just the “last mile” of the customer experience Want to get a no-fluff email that boils down our 3 biggest takeaways from an entire week of B2B Growth episodes? Sign up today: http://sweetfishmedia.com/big3 We'll never send you more than what you can read in < 1 minute. :)

The Secure Transportation and Executive Protection News for Monday, September 24th, 2018 This podcast is brought to you by the International Security Driver Association. Whether you are exploring a career in executive protection, new to the profession, honing your expertise, or an established security executive, ISDA offers its Members benchmark educational, networking, and marketing programs.  For more information about the ISDA membership, articles related to secure transportation, security, and executive protection, go to isdacenter.org.  ====================== In Vehicle News From Autoblog Audi might bring back historic Horch name as Maybach rival It looks like Mercedes-Benz isn't the only German manufacturer to reach far back into history for a nameplate. Audi is reportedly bringing back Horch for its high-end vehicles. Horch, an early 20th-century luxury carmaker, was one of the four brands that originally formed Auto Union in 1932, together with Audi, DKW and Wanderer. The union of four carmakers chose a four-ring logo to stand for their joint venture, and the famous logo survives to this day on Audis. But Horch was always a higher-class product than Audis, and as an equal of Mercedes-Maybach the name should serve it well.  https://www.autoblog.com/2018/09/24/audi-horch-name-maybach-rival/ ====================== In Cyber Security News  From Nextgov A second alleged conspirator is currently in a Romanian prison awaiting extradition. A Romanian national has pleaded guilty for her role in hacking more than 125 surveillance cameras in the D.C. metro area ahead of the 2017 inauguration of President Donald Trump. Eveline Cismaru, 28, was charged with hacking into 126 computers connected to cameras installed and used by the Metropolitan Police Department and locking them down with ransomware, a type of malware used to extort targets by crippling IT systems until the hackers are paid.    https://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2018/09/romanian-woman-pleads-guilty-hacking-dc-cameras-ahead-trump-inauguration/151463/ ============ and from Conde Nast Traveler Delta to Launch First Biometric Terminal in the U.S. at World's Busiest Airport The airline today announced plans to launch the first entirely biometric terminal in the U.S. "late" this year, at Atlanta's Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport's Terminal F. Passengers flying direct out of the country to an international destination on Delta, Aeromexico, Air France-KLM, or Virgin Atlantic Airways will soon be able to move from curb to gate with nothing but their face as identification. https://www.cntraveler.com/story/delta-to-launch-first-biometric-terminal-in-the-us ====================== In Security News From Bitcoin Exchange Known South African Entrepreneur was Kidnapped for 50 Bitcoin (BTC) Ransom Cape Town businessman, Liyaqat Parker, has returned home after two months in captivity.  The founder of the Food prop Group, also known for other business interests, had been kidnapped at gunpoint by a gang of five men at his company’s basement parking lot in July. The exact details relating to Parker’s kidnapping ordeal are still shrouded in mystery. Naturally, the man’s family has asked for respect and privacy during this time – refusing to respond to media inquiries or divulge sensitive information regarding Parker’s disappearance.  https://bitcoinexchangeguide.com/known-south-african-entrepreneur-was-kidnapped-for-50-bitcoin-btc-ransom/  ====================== Links to all news stories mentioned in this podcast are available at the archive website securitydrivernews.libsyn.com. You can also listen to past podcast episodes and leave comments. As a reminder, the Secure Transportation and Executive Protection News Podcast is available on all variations of Apple and Google Play podcast apps, Spotify, Spreaker, and Stitcher. ======================   This podcast is brought to you by the International Security Driver Association ISDA is a valuable resource for all practitioners working in the protection profession. We offer benchmark educational, networking, and marketing programs. The ISDA Membership ISDA Members represent all facets and levels of the protective services profession. The membership can be defined as a group of practitioners from different disciplines within the profession and with years of experience coming together to assist ISDA Members. Read more about our members Here is a collection of Books, and Articles authored by ISDA Members. Learn More about the ISDA Advantage and Become a Member Today

Nic is currently Head of Platform Engineering and Devops at Virgin Atlantic Airways. Nic started out as a chemistry teacher in the mid-nineties. Experimenting with designing molecular modelling webpages for his students led him to switch into a career in Technology in 2000.  He has worked across the development life cycle as a coder, a project and portfolio manager, a technical trainer, a solution and enterprise architect and in various delivery and operations leadership roles. He has worked in many industries including Manufacturing, Insurance, Film, Visual Effects and Broadcast. Key Minutes 15:00 - Why Virgin? 17:00 - The Virgin Brand and the people 18:15 - Leading Devops 20:00 - Why choose devops within transformation? 23:00 - Why was devops a better way to go for Virgin? 25:05 - Changing mindsets 33:00 - Delivering to the executives or the leadership team 39:55 - How a Third party supplier needs to act? 44:00 - Are you more Dev or more ops? 46:30 - Getting your hands dirty 48:40 - Multi-delivering for success 54:00 - Regular conversations with the business 57:20 - The type of person you would hire 58:30 - Ten quick fire questions Key Points - What should be consistent through any team or delivery is trust. - Put security throughout the whole project - Technology has to be delivering for the business. You can find Nic at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-whittaker-33a63a3/?originalSubdomain=uk Follow us: Twitter: @zero_hourpod Instagram: @zerohourexperience Website: www.beechermadden.com This podcast is sponsored by: BeecherMadden - www.beechermadden.com Cyber Security Professionals - www.cybersecurity-professionals.com

You might be wondering why the title of today’s episode is “screw it, let’s do it!” That phrase is certainly relatable to a couple of things in life, but in today’s episode, it’s specific to a travel promotion by Virgin Atlantic Airways that was released last Friday. The title of the promotion was “screw it, let’s do it!” and it was a limited time promotion. The promotion was for a £50 (approx $70 USD) return ticket from London to Miami, and it was limited to just 50 people, however one person could claim up to four tickets for their friends. But as with any promo, there was a catch! In this episode, we share exactly how this promotion worked, how I got it, and all the catches, tips and tricks in between. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Virgin Promo, Swap South Bank for South Beach

"It's cool to be a foodie now. Whereas it used to be a very niche thing, all over now..whether it's pop-up food markets or open kitchen restaurants... food on TV, and in the real world, is a kind of cool space to be in." On this week's show I speak to Ben, Jamie, Mike and Barry who launched SORTED food in 2010 after finishing university.  The Wall Street Journal calls their show "food porn meets social media" whilst The Independent calls them "the food equivalent of Instagram or Spotify". They describe their own show as a "mix of food, recipes, video and banter". With over TWO million social followers including Barrack Obama and David Cameron, and ELEVEN million downloads per month, I spoke with the guys to find out how they became the world's most engaged cooking channel - that's also inspiring a younger generation to think more about what they eat. Also on today's show I speak to Raise Bakery's Jeremy Jacobs. I spoke with Jeremy on how he took voluntary redundancy to help his mum launch a family business. With his dad onboard they went from strength to strength, at one time supplying Virgin Atlantic Airways with over four million cupcakes.  It hasn't always been a smooth ride but it's all been invaluable in bringing the family closer together and in giving back to the startup community through Jeremy's voluntary work as a Virgin StartUp mentor and 'entrepreneur in residence at Brighton & Hove's City College.  

Craig Kreeger, Chief Executive Officer at Virgin Atlantic Airways discuses 'A 21st century airline: keeping pace in the changing environment'. • Disruptive partnerships: Virgin Atlantic’s answer to new entrants and business models • Keeping pace in the holiday business: making major changes to stay ahead of the market • The customer proposition: how can an airline continuously move forward while staying true to its brand values? • Championing innovation and how it can it be used effectively View our upcoming November event Accelerate Aviation here >> http://bit.ly/2wIxU18

Craig Kreeger, CEO of Virgin Atlantic Airways explains the current activities planned by Virgin Atlantic Airways and discusses the future opportunities and challenges faced.