Retail isn’t dead—it’s transforming. Laura Marrero, Partner and Strategy Director at Gensler, reveals why the best brands are rethinking stores as experiences, not just points of sale.
We explore the “PhD” of retail—Physical, Human, Digital—and why the future is less about malls and more about destinations that build belonging. From Westfield Century City t ... Show More
Oct 28
How to Buy Back Your Time w/ Chris Do | Ep 457
Every service business hits the same wall: finite units of time and energy. Chris Do’s fix is not working harder, it is moving units of time off his own plate to someone less expensive, starting with the work that needs no taste. Filing receipts, categorizing expenses, production ... Show More
6m 33s
Oct 21
You're Not Underpaid, You're Afraid w/ Nidhi Tewari | Ep 456
Most creatives think their pricing problem is a pricing problem. Nidhi Tewari, LCSW and author of Working Well, says it starts much earlier, in the messages you absorbed about whether this career was ever going to pay. She and Chris trace how old rejection turns into shame, and h ... Show More
34m 36s
Oct 14
Positive Thinking Never Sticks w/ Dr. John Demartini | Ep 455
At twenty-eight, Dr. John Demartini took 300 best-selling books on positive thinking, underlined every positive word, compiled 2,000 index cards, then chanted them 108 times a day for two years while monitoring seven areas of his life four times a day. At the end he ran the numbe ... Show More
23m 41s
Mar 2022
Where Consumers Will Buy | Retail Reborn Season 2
<p>Associate professor Thomas J. Campanella, ‘Godmother of the Metaverse’ Cathy Hackl and Stôur Group co-founders Sonny Gindi and Eden Melloul join Doug Stephens, founder of Retail Prophet, to discuss how physical and virtual consumer landscapes are evolving to meet next-gen cons ... Show More
37m 55s
Apr 2022
What Consumers Will Buy | Retail Reborn Season 2
In the final episode, professor of psychology Sheldon Solomon, Depop’s head of sustainability Justine Porterie, The Fabricant’s head of content and strategy Michaela Larosse and Chloé's chief sustainability officer Aude Vergne join retail futurist Doug Stephens to explore how evo ... Show More
40m 20s
Sep 2024
The Shifting Landscape of Retail and E-Commerce with Alexis Azzie
<p> </p><p>She discusses the evolution of retail in the digital age, key milestones, and the importance of blending media with broader marketing strategies. Alexis delves into the impact of COVID-19 on online commerce, challenges faced by brands in the DTC model, and the role of ... Show More
43m 31s
Feb 2024
#138 - The evolution of the DIY shopping experience - Giulia Staffieri, Leroy Merlin
In this episode, we chat with Giulia Staffieri the Chief Marketing, Sales, and Omnichannel Officer, at Leroy Merlin. We learn about the DIY business model in Italy and their unique DIY store experience, which is more like a boutique and offers fully integrated services. Giulia al ... Show More
29m 32s
Mar 2021
237. Female Founder: Reimagining Your Business Journey with Lara Van Slyke of Lara B. Designs
Ep. 237: Today we are joined by our very special guest, Lara Van Slyke, founder of Lara B. Designs! From designing to making and selling, Lara has built a widely profitable business for her handmade leather handbags. Through growing and scaling her business, she has been able to ... Show More
33m 52s