Getting real about what it takes. The Amy Porterfield Show is a podcast devoted to helping online business owners grow their revenue, audience, and team in a sustainable way that doesn’t just require more time and hustle. Host Amy Porterfield, New York Times bestselling author and $130MM online business owner, shares insights from her own 16+ years in business, as well as candid conversations with leaders in the industry, captivating experts, and the unexpected entrepreneurs who’ve cracked t ...
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From the flawed masterminds at the heart of Matter Of Form, global leaders in Brand & Digital Experience, comes a series set on reframing luxury. With some strong – and mostly sound – opinions on the state of the sector, MOF CEO Anant Sharma and COO Fred Moore are debunking convention and conducting (occasionally) gracious debate surrounding what’s next with an enviable line-up of industry leaders.
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Bringing Content Alive is a podcast sponsored by Moore Media Digital Design (M2D2), part of the School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts at Central Michigan University. This series explores the lives and experiences of electronic media participants at various stages of their careers, from students to professional educators and practitioners. Subjects range from broadcast radio to broadcast television and new media.
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Solopreneur to Six Figures: The Simple Plan That Scales
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31:29The Solopreneur Blueprint I Wish I Had 16 Years Ago If I had to start my online business all over again today with no team, just me, I wouldn’t chase more. I’d double down on simplicity, one signature offer, and AI as my secret sidekick. This episode is your shortcut to avoid the trial-and-error that cost me years of confusion and wasted effort. In…
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S5E22: Cultural Gravity: Divia Thani, Global Editorial Director of Condé Nast Traveller, on Luxury’s Eastward Pull
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1:01:34As Global Editorial Director of Condé Nast Traveller, Divia Thani is witnessing a profound shift in the balance of cultural influence. Once defined by Western ideals of taste and sophistication, luxury is increasingly shaped by perspectives from the East—by travellers who value meaning over display, connection over consumption. In conversation with…
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S5E21: The Business of Flight with Edwin Brenninkmeyer, Founder & CEO of Oriens Aviation
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The $15 Experiment That Generated 6-Figures with Sarah Williams
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S5E20: Designing Desire with Marek Reichman, Aston Martin’s Chief Creative Officer—From James Bond’s DB10 to Tomorrow’s Icons
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1:01:04What does it take to design pure desire? For over two decades, Marek Reichman, Chief Creative Officer at Aston Martin, has shaped some of the most iconic cars in history—from the One-77 hypercar to James Bond’s DB10. In this episode, he shares how Aston Martin became a “love brand,” why luxury is shifting from utility to emotion, and how sound, sce…
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S5E19: Building Premium Differently with Hinesh Shah, General Manager of Diageo Luxury Company
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30:46Hinesh Shah, General Manager of Diageo Luxury Company, shares how heritage spirits brands like Johnnie Walker and Don Julio are evolving for today's luxury consumer. Recorded in July 2025, Fred Moore explores with Hinesh why luxury spirits require a fundamentally different approach—from cultural partnerships with Live Nation and Perfect Moment to e…
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How to Do Less and Earn More Sometimes the fastest way to grow your business isn’t about adding more — it’s about letting go. In this episode, I’m outlining the five specific things I quit that unlocked my path to sustainable seven-figure growth. Each quit felt uncomfortable in the moment, but it was exactly what I needed to step into my CEO role a…
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S5E18: The Anti-BuzzFeed: How Skift's Rafat Ali Built Media's Most Trusted Travel Voice
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46:03Rafat Ali has spent thirteen years building Skift into travel's most respected publication by prioritising original thinking over scale. The founder who coined the term "overtourism" joins What The Luxe to discuss why mainstream media is becoming obsolete, how AI will transform travel's backend operations, and what authentic hospitality really mean…
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The Brutally Honest Evolution of My Courses
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33:04The Part of Course Creation No One Talks About (And Why You Need to Start Anyway) Ever think that a messy first course and a few failed launches could eventually lead to your signature program? In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my journey with digital courses—from my very first $267 launch to creating Digital Course Academy—and s…
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S5E17: Craft, Hedonism & the Death of Moderation Brands with Imme Ermgassen, Co-Founder of Botivo
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44:59How a former hedonist built a non-alcoholic brand that refuses to apologise for pleasure. From high-end party origins serving Kate Moss and royal wedding guests to building credibility through Michelin-starred restaurants, Imme Ermgassen shares the story of how Botivo, the non-alcoholic botanical aperitivo brand, is rewriting category rules through…
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I Wasted $20,000 (Here’s the Lesson I Still Use Today)
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24:55Your Fear Of Wasting Time And Money In Course Creation Is Costing You (+ A Hack To Fix It Fast) If you’ve been sitting on a course idea for months (even years), telling yourself you’ll do it “someday,” chances are fear is in the driver’s seat. Maybe you’re worried it will take too much time, cost too much money, or flop without the perfect polish. …
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S5E16: The Science of Longevity & Healthspan with Alejandro Bataller, Managing Partner at SHA Wellness
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43:23Alejandro Bataller, Managing Partner at SHA Wellness, tells of how a family health crisis in 2002 led to building one of the world's most comprehensive wellness brands. SHA's "proactive healthcare" philosophy challenges conventional medicine's reactive approach, focusing on healthspan over lifespan. With host Fred Moore, Alejandro explores the evol…
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S5E15: The Explorer's Return: Sven-Olof Lindblad, Co-Chair and Founder of Lindblad Expeditions, on Stepping Back to See Forward
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49:24Sven-Olof Lindblad on transitioning from CEO to co-chairman of Lindblad Expeditions, the evolution of adventure travel, and why conservation is a business investment rather than philanthropy. We explore the delicate balance of protecting remote destinations whilst providing access, the changing psychology of modern travellers, and how expedition tr…
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Launch Diaries: AI, Trends & The Truth About Selling Courses in 2025
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29:49What 6 Top Course Creators Would Do If They Were Launching Today What if you could pull up a chair to a private mastermind with online business leaders and hear exactly what they’d do if they were creating and launching a digital course today? Well, you’re in luck, my friend! In this episode, you’ll get insights from my most trusted entrepreneurial…
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S5E14: The Long Game: Navigating Futures in Luxury Automotive with Ben Moncrieffe, Head of Strategic Foresight at JLR
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54:17Ben Moncrieffe, Head of Strategic Foresight at Jaguar Land Rover, has an impossible job: making sense of chaos in an industry transforming at breakneck speed. From controversial rebrands to 57,000-person waiting lists for electric vehicles that haven't launched, his role isn't about crystal ball predictions but minimising surprise in a 44,000-perso…
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Why Most Course Launches Fail (and How to Fix Yours)
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38:05The Launch Strategies That Actually Work In Today’s Trust-Recession Market In this episode, I’m joined by Emily Hirsh, CEO of Embodied Marketing, to uncover the strategies that are actually working in today’s digital course landscape. We’re no longer in the early days when a course could succeed just by sharing information. Today’s buyers are overl…
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S5E13: The Orient Express Method: Hugh Wahla on Trading Corporate Survival for Life Purpose
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58:19Hugh Wahla's story reads like a modern parable about the hidden costs of conventional success. After building Urban Outfitters' European empire and revitalising The Conran Shop as CEO, executive burnout and panic attacks revealed what he calls "survival disguised as achievement." Through meditation, sobriety, and abandoning SMART goals for outrageo…
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S5E12: The Hospitality Takeover with Alexander Robertson, VP of Brand, Digital and Loyalty at Jumeirah
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45:56“Luxury is madness,” declares Alex Robertson, and he should know. With a career spanning Ogilvy, Dubai Tourism, Etihad and now Jumeirah, he’s spent years proving that the best hospitality experiences come from embracing that beautiful irrationality. Alex dismantles the tired luxury playbook. No corporate welcome rituals forced on jet-lagged familie…
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My "Best and Worst" List of Current Digital Course Trends
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37:56The “Old Way” Of Creating Digital Courses Doesn’t Work. Here’s What’s Replacing It If someone told you digital courses are dead, I get it. I've heard that too. But here’s the truth: the old way of creating digital courses? Yeah, that’s done. But the new way is more powerful, more profitable, and honestly...way more fun! In this episode, I’m breakin…
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S5E11: Building ROAR AFRICA: Founder & CEO Deborah Calmeyer on Conservation, Business, and Market Strategy
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39:59Growing up during Zimbabwe’s Bush War, Deborah Calmeyer moved to New York at 24 and built ROAR AFRICA from a side project to help her zoologist father into a leading luxury safari operator. Now she runs 200+ trips annually across a continent where geography comprehension and operational logistics challenge even seasoned travel companies. Our host F…
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[CASE STUDY] One Custom GPT. 600 Sign Ups. 2 Weeks.
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38:23A Digital Course, an AI Bot, and a Smart Two-Offer Strategy That Works If you’ve been wondering how AI can create true opportunity in your business, this episode is worth the 36 minutes. I’m chatting with Becca Harpain, a Digital Course Academy student who didn’t just create a successful digital course, she took things to the next level by launchin…
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S5E10: From Wall Street to 30,000 Feet: How VistaJet President, Leona Qi, Built Her Path in Private Aviation
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26:05From Wall Street to aviation boardrooms, some career pivots reveal more about leadership evolution than industry mechanics. Leona Qi’s journey from finance to becoming President of VistaJet US offers insights into navigating male-dominated sectors, building operational excellence, and redefining what executive presence looks like in luxury industri…
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7 Ways to Make Money Before the End of the Year
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37:31Revenue Not Flowing Like It Used To? Here’s The Fix. Let’s face it → things in the online space have shifted. Buying behavior has changed, conversions have slowed for many, and the strategies that used to work aren’t landing like they used to. But don’t hit the panic button just yet. In this episode, I’m giving you 7 real, achievable ways to bring …
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S5E9: Truths of The Trade with Anthony Costa, Head of Hospitality and Lifestyle at Candy Capital
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52:18Anthony Costa has spent three decades at the pinnacle of luxury hospitality—from the Burj Al Arab to the flagship Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong. Now Head of Hospitality and Lifestyle at Candy Capital, he's bringing world-class service to luxury residential living. In conversation with Anant Sharma, Anthony reveals how Japanese business culture sha…
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S5E8: Clint Nagata, Founder of BLINK Design Group, on Building a $30M Business by Saying No to Gold-Plated Luxury
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37:03Most sensible people don't leave a partnership at WATG to start over. But Clint Nagata isn't most people. He's built BLINK Design Group into a $30M+ business by doing the opposite of what luxury hospitality expects—local stone over Italian marble, restraint over ostentation, stories over spectacle. His Six Senses Kyoto channels centuries-old philos…
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The Future of Your Business Includes AI Agents… And They’re Not as Complicated as You Think In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and AI-savvy entrepreneur, Rick Mulready, to talk about something that's been blowing my mind lately → AI agents. You’ve heard about ChatGPT, and if you’re an overachiever, you’ve even dabbled in CustomGPTs…
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Here’s What I Wish I Knew at Each Milestone If you're sitting at six figures and asking yourself, "What do I need to focus on to grow this business the right way?" — this episode is your roadmap. I’m walking you through what I call the three critical scaling phases: the Foundation Phase at $100K, the Momentum to Millions Phase at $500K, and the Lea…
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S5E7: Obfuscation, AI & the Romance of Luxury: A Conversation with Winston Chesterfield, Founder of Barton Consulting
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52:29In this episode of What The Luxe, we sit down with Winston Chesterfield—founder of Barton and one of the most incisive minds in wealth intelligence and luxury brand consultancy. Together, we unpack the nuanced behaviours of high-net-worth individuals, and why understanding their motivations requires far more than just access. Winston argues for the…
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What to Stop Doing to Create a Life You Love with Sahil Bloom
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46:38You’ve Made More Money Than You Ever Thought Possible—So Why Doesn’t It Feel Like the Life You Wanted? What if money isn't the ultimate measure of success? My conversation with bestselling author Sahil Bloom seriously challenged the way I think about wealth, and I have a feeling it’s going to do the same for you. In this episode, Sahil shares how a…
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S5E6: Life Aboard The World's Only Residential Ship, with Jessica Hoppe, President & CEO of The World
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43:54While most of us anchor ourselves to addresses, Jessica Hoppe oversees something decidedly more fluid. As CEO of The World—the only privately-owned residential ship in constant motion—she manages a community of 300 residents who live aboard year-round, travelling to over 1,000 ports every three years. Unlike traditional cruising, this is residentia…
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Know Your Numbers: The Game-Changing Shift Most Entrepreneurs Skip
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43:08The Real Growth Is Hidden In The Data That Most People Overlook In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the exact numbers I teach inside my Millie Club Mastermind. These are the same numbers that help 7-figure business owners stop flying blind and start making decisions that actually move the needle. If you’re only tracking top-line revenu…
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More Peace, More Profit: The Power of Walking Away From the Wrong Goals with Morgan DeBaun
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48:51The Bold Reset You Didn't Know You Needed If you’ve ever found yourself chasing a version of success that no longer fits, this episode is your reminder that you have the power to rewrite your rules. I’m joined by powerhouse entrepreneur and author Morgan DeBaun to explore what it really means to build a business and life on your own terms. We talk …
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S5E5: Trust, Truth and Time in Mental Healthcare with George Broke, COO of The Soke
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53:20George Broke, COO of The Soke, joins Fred Moore to discuss how mental healthcare is evolving beyond traditional clinical models toward a premium, hospitality-driven approach. From their unique client services team that acts as healthcare concierges to daily multidisciplinary meetings that ensure no practitioner works in isolation, George explains h…
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Your Copy's Too Safe - Here's How to Fix It (And Finally Sound Like You)
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29:04When Your Copy Evolves, So Does Your Business In this episode, I share how shedding "safe" copy transformed my business. From sharpening your brand message to showing up as your unapologetic self, I dive into the copywriting strategies that helped me write with more clarity, confidence, and connection. You’ll learn how to channel bold, emotionally …
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S5E4: Travel as Education and Multi-Generational Adventures with Tom Barber, Co-Founder of Original Travel
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44:36Tom Barber, co-founder of Original Travel, joins special edition host Aditi Arora, Consultancy Director at Matter of Form, to discuss the evolution of luxury travel and the post-pandemic boom in three-generational trips that are reshaping how families experience the world together. From grandparents funding transformative journeys to parents seekin…
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Design Like a Big Brand, on a Small Budget with Jen Olmstead
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41:58The Website Upgrade Your Business Has Been Waiting For Want a brand that instantly builds trust and makes you money? It all starts with your website. In this episode, I’m joined by Jen Olmstead, co-founder and lead designer of Tonic Site Shop. Jen is a design powerhouse with a journalism background, and she’s here to show you how to incorporate you…
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The Pressure to Keep Winning (and What It’s Costing You) with Patrick Lencioni
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53:45What Helped Me Trust My Team, Protect My Energy, and Step Into True Leadership I’ll be honest—this conversation with Patrick Lencioni shook me (in the best way). If you’ve ever felt like running your business is way harder than it should be, or like you’re carrying the weight of every single task on your back, this episode is going to be a game cha…
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S5E3: What We Mean When We Talk About Luxury with David Arnold, Former Vice Chair of The Robb Report
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40:34Few people know the luxury industry like David Arnold. With a career spanning Robb Report, Town & Country, and now his own strategic consultancy, David has seen the sector evolve from old-world elegance to today’s hyper-commercial, globalised stage. In conversation with Anant Sharma, he unpacks the tension between heritage and hype—from the decline…
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Not Burned Out, But Not Excited. Now What?
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31:38Joy Is Not a Reward for Success — It's a Tool That Drives Sustainable Success In this episode, I’m talking to the version of you who’s not completely burned out…but you’re definitely not lit up either. You’re just fine. You’re checking off the to-dos without that sense of momentum, joy, or excitement that once fueled your business. Sound familiar? …
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S5E2: Lessons in Leadership, Luxury and The Bigger Picture with Celine Assimon, Former CEO of De Beers London
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47:18Anant Sharma speaks with Celine Assimon, a seasoned luxury executive who has led brands like Cartier, Piaget, and De Beers London through both triumph and crisis. From navigating company bankruptcy to empowering teams across global markets, Celine shares the hard-won lessons of luxury leadership. Together, they explore what it really takes to build…
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Land Big Media - No PR Team Required with Susie Moore
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50:01The New Visibility Strategy That Doesn’t Require Hustling, Performing, Or Pretending Let’s be honest—social media can feel like a never-ending hamster wheel, and trying to “beat the algorithm” is exhausting. That’s why I wanted to have a real conversation about an entirely different visibility strategy—one that actually works and doesn’t rely on so…
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The Bridge Offer Strategy: Your Missing Link to Move Sales
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36:01The Simple Shift That Turned My Low-Converting Offer Into Scalable Success Let me say something that might feel like a relief: you don’t need more offers. What you actually need is a clear path for your audience to say yes. In this episode, I’m sharing a massive mindset and strategy shift I made in my own business—one that took me from trying to pu…
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S5E1: What Makes a Brand a Home? With Adelina Wong Ettelson, Global Head of Residences Marketing at Mandarin Oriental
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43:51Anant Sharma speaks with Adelina Wong Ettelson, Global Head of Residences Marketing at Mandarin Oriental, about the shifting expectations of today’s luxury homeowner—and what it takes to translate a world-renowned hospitality brand into meaningful, livable spaces. With experience across Dior, Shanghai Tang, and now leading one of the most respected…
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This One Strategy Helps You Sell Without Feeling Salesy with Colin Boyd
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58:04How To Own the Room, Build Trust, and Convert—With Just One Signature Story Whether you're hosting a webinar, guesting on a podcast, or stepping onto a live stage, your ability to sell starts with mastering the art of connection. In this episode, I sit down with Colin Boyd, international speaker and business mentor, for a high-impact conversation a…
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S4E12: From Commodity to Community — The Value of Provenance with Sarah Vachon, Founder of Citizens of Soil
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45:33What does it take to transform one of the world’s oldest commodities into a force for good? In this episode of What The Luxe, host Fred Moore sits down with Sarah Vachon, founder and CEO of Citizens of Soil, to explore how her purpose-driven brand is shaking up the olive oil industry. Sarah shares the personal journey that led her from supporting f…
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How to Stop Losing Customers As They Grow (and How to Keep Them for Life)
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42:06What If Your Biggest Growth Opportunity Was Rethinking How Your Customer Actually Moves Through Your Business? If your business growth feels stalled, the issue might not be your funnel, ads, or webinar strategy — it could be that your ideal customer has outgrown you. In this episode, I introduce a powerful reframe around how to think about your cus…
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What's Working Now: Memberships That Scale Without Burnout with Stu McLaren
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1:04:58How to Build a Membership That Fuels Freedom, Stability, and Long-Term Growth If you've ever wondered whether a membership could work in your business model — or if you're still sitting on the sidelines debating when to make the leap — this episode is your permission slip to stop waiting and start validating. Stu McLaren is here for an unfiltered, …
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The $500K Blueprint: What to Audit, Fix, and Focus On Now
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1:00:10Clarity Over Guesswork: The CEO-Level Questions You Should Be Asking What if the only thing standing between you and your next big leap in business is how you see your business? I’m joined by powerhouse business strategist and five-time Forbes business coach Jessica Marx. Together, we unpack what it really takes to scale with clarity, confidence, a…
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S4E11: Designing Beyond Trends: Maria Grachvogel, Renowned British Fashion Designer, on Durable Luxury
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42:34In this episode, we sit down with Maria Grachvogel, the celebrated British fashion designer known for her distinctive approach to craft, creativity and conscious luxury. Maria shares her journey building a brand that has always prioritised artistic integrity, timeless design, and thoughtful production over fleeting trends. Spanning her early career…
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Business Burnout: My Unexpected Lesson Behind It
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32:44More Isn’t Always Better—Here’s Why Knowing Your ‘Enough’ Changes Everything If you’ve ever felt stuck chasing bigger goals just because you should—you’re not alone, and you’re not wrong for wanting a different pace. In fact, this episode might be exactly what you didn’t know you needed. I'm sharing something that completely shifted the way I opera…
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