Show Notes
Introduction Welcome to Selling Luxury. For more than 40 years, I've had the privilege of working with some of the most affluent people in the world. What I've discovered is that selling luxury isn't really selling at all. It's an act of service, understanding, and connection. That's what inspired me to launch this podcast. After hosting The Self-Employed Life for 11 years and 1,000 episodes, I'm excited to bring my heart and experience to this new show, where I could honestly talk about luxury all day long.
Episode Summary In this first episode, I share why Selling Luxury is such a personal project for me and what you can expect in the episodes ahead. This podcast is for business owners and leaders who want to do more than sell a product or service. It's for those who want to set a new standard, continually reach higher, and stand out as the very best in their field.
Broadcasting once a week, every Tuesday, you'll hear from leaders, designers, CEOs, event planners, marketers, and even entrepreneurs outside of the traditional luxury world who have cracked the code on creating desire and loyalty.
Key Takeaways The importance of cross-innovation: Innovation often comes from borrowing brilliance across industries.
Always growing: Luxury brands must constantly redefine what it means to be "the best."
What to expect: My goal with this podcast is to spark ideas you can use, whether you're running a business, leading a brand, or simply passionate about understanding how affluent clients think and make decisions.
Contact Host Website- www.jeffreyshaw.com Speaking- www.jeffreyshawspeaks.com Books- www.jeffreyshaw.com/books LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyshawauthor/
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