Facing the Giants

Scott Kerr
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Facing the Giants

It takes the courage of entrepreneurs to play in a space where the Goliaths of the luxury industry roam free. Facing the Giants is a podcast that puts a spotlight on the founders of new luxury startups and the weapons in their arsenal to compete with industry incumbents. Host Scott Kerr talks to luxury entrepreneurs about what's driving them and how their companies are pointing a new way forward to meet the changing demands of the luxury business and affluent consumers. They also share smart strategies to survive and maybe even thrive in the land of the giants.

  1. 11/21/2023

    Alexandros Papadopoulos, President of Éteo Goods

    Scott Kerr is joined by Alexandros Papadopoulos, president of Athens, Greece-based Éteo Goods, which manufactures ultra-premium extra virgin olive oil products. Alexandros discusses his journey from working in tech to building a luxury olive oil business, the olive oil craze in the U.S., positioning Éteo as a luxury brand that's meant to be integrated in our daily lives, its keepsake packaging, and partnerships with Jean-Georges and F.P. Journe Plus: How extreme weather in Europe has impacted the olive oil business.  Featuring: Alexandros Papadopoulos, President of Éteo Goods (eteogoods.com) Host:Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About Facing the Giants podcast:Luxury entrepreneurs talk about competing with the Goliaths of the industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @facinggiantspod, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_incEmail: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

    31 min

  2. 10/17/2023

    David Barton, Founder of Gym U

    Scott Kerr sits down with legendary New York City gym pioneer David Barton to talk about the launch is his new luxury gym, GYM U. Barton, who pioneered the gym-as-nightclub aesthetic, discusses how the industry has changed since he first opened his popular namesake gym in the early 1990s, why state-of-the-art technology is key to the member experience, the new paradigm in the post-pandemic gym business, strategies for membership retention, and the new on-premise culinary mushroom café. Plus: Why films by Stanley Kubrick, Fritz Lang, and Orson Welles were design inspirations for GYM U Featuring: David Barton, Founder of Gym U (gymunyc.com) Host:Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About Facing the Giants podcast:Luxury entrepreneurs talk about competing with the Goliaths of the industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @facinggiantspod, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_incEmail: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

    35 min

  3. 09/12/2023

    Barnabas Carrega, Co-Founder and CEO of GR8 Experiences

    Scott Kerr is joined by Barnabas Carrega, co-founder and CEO of GR8 Experiences, a company that specializes in creating once-in-a-lifetime ultra-luxury experiences for the ultra wealthy. Barnabas discusses how an observation he made at Wimbledon inspired him to start the company, GR8's recent highly exclusive event at Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix hosted by award-winning culinary master Massimo Bottura, why UHNWIs are splurging on extreme experiences, and the increased demand for luxe train rides. Plus: The "White Lotus" effect is real. Featuring: Barnabas Carrega, Co-Founder and CEO of GR8 Experiences (thegr8experience.com) Host:Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About Facing the Giants podcast:Luxury entrepreneurs talk about competing with the Goliaths of the industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @facinggiantspod, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_incEmail: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

    32 min

  4. 09/05/2023

    David Trewern, Founder and CEO of Fliteboard

    Scott Kerr is joined by David Trewern, founder and CEO of Fliteboard, a luxury personal watercraft company that makes the world's first electric hydrofoil surfboard. One of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2022, Fliteboard provides the sensation of flying over water. A serial entrepreneur, David talks about his journey from running a digital ad agency to launching Fliteboard in 2019, the rising popularity of foiling among wealthy consumers, how the technology works, safety challenges, and the recent launch of its beginner-friendly Flitescooter. Plus: Was Mark Zuckerberg riding a Fliteboard electric foiling surfboard in that infamous July 4th, 2021 viral video? Featuring: David Trewern, Founder and CEO of Flite (fliteboard.com) Host:Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About Facing the Giants podcast:Luxury entrepreneurs talk about competing with the Goliaths of the industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @facinggiantspod, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_incEmail: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

    33 min

  5. 08/22/2023

    Matt Abramcyk, Restaurateur and Owner of Neighborhood Projects Restaurant Group

    Scott Kerr speaks to one of New York City's prominent restaurateurs, Matt Abramcyk, owner of Neighborhood Projects Restaurant Group, about building a restaurant empire and his critically acclaimed new venture The Golden Swan. Matt discusses moving from the finance realm to the hospitality business in the mid-2000s with the opening Beatrice Inn, one of the hottest spots in New York City. Matt also talks about his restaurant group's philosophy of "developing neighborhood experiences," why he saw a gap in the New York restaurant market for The Golden Swan, and his affinity for turning historic buildings into new restaurant concepts. Plus: How does a restaurant achieve "classic" status? Featuring: Matt Abramcyk, restaurateur and owner of Neighborhood Projects Restaurant Group(neighborhoodprojects.com, tgsnyc.com) Host:Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About Facing the Giants podcast:Luxury entrepreneurs talk about competing with the Goliaths of the industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @facinggiantspod, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_incEmail: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

    37 min

  6. 08/08/2023

    Emilia Fazzalari, Co-Founder and CEO of Cincoro Tequila and Cincoro Spirits Group

    Scott Kerr speaks to Emilia Fazzalari, co-founder and CEO of Cincoro Tequila, a super-premium tequila brand that she along with four NBA team owners (including Michael Jordan) launched in 2019. Emilia discusses how a serendipitous dinner with the four team owners led to the creation of Cincoro and starting a business as a complete outsider in the category. She also talks about the surging tequila demand, getting consensus among the owners on the ideal tequila taste profile, the unique glass bottle design filled with hidden meanings, why a new "Gold" expression was launched, and the Cincoro targeted roll-out strategy. Plus: Breaking through in a storm of celebrity-backed tequilas Featuring: Emilia Fazzalari, Co-Founder and CEO of Cincoro Tequila and Cincoro Spirits Group (cincoro.com)  Host:Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About Facing the Giants podcast:Luxury entrepreneurs talk about competing with the Goliaths of the industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @facinggiantspod, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_incEmail: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

    25 min

  7. 06/20/2023

    Jean Dousset, Founder & CEO of Jean Dousset

    Scott Kerr speaks to Jean Dousset, a descendant of Louis Cartier and founder of namesake designer jewelry brand Jean Dousset, about his journey from selling only natural diamonds to fully embracing lab-grown. Jean also discusses training at the most esteemed high jewelers before venturing solo, how his diamond engagement ring creations for Eva Longoria and Amy Adams helped make a name for himself when he was starting out, and why shifting to only lab-grown was a better strategic business move. He talks about why UHNWIs are a prime target for lab-grown diamonds, changing people's minds about lab-grown diamonds firsthand at his new boutique, and why lab-grown diamonds are just as much an emotional purchase as earth-mined natural ones. Plus: What would Louis Cartier say about lab-grown diamonds?  Featuring: Jean Dousset, Founder & CEO of Jean Dousset (jeandousset.com) Host:Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About Facing the Giants podcast:Luxury entrepreneurs talk about competing with the Goliaths of the industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @facinggiantspod, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_incEmail: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

    53 min

  8. 03/21/2023

    James Gardner, Founder & CEO of Grupo Gitano

    Scott Kerr speaks to James Gardner, founder & CEO of Grupo Gitano, a growing celebrity-fueled hospitality group whose restaurant and beach club concepts are built through a fashion lens. James discusses his journey from technology to fashion to launching a ritzy seen-and-be-seen bar & kitchen concept on the beaches of Tulum, Mexico. He also talks about duplicating the Tulum experience at its New York City and Miami locations, what he learned about brand building from working with top luxury fashion houses, opening a retail marketplace, and achieving success by taking "big swings and big risks". Plus: The making of Gitano Island on New York's Governors Island Featuring: James Gardner, Founder & CEO of Grupo Gitano (gitano.com) Host:Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About Facing the Giants podcast:Luxury entrepreneurs talk about competing with the Goliaths of the industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @facinggiantspod, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_incEmail: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

    36 min
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It takes the courage of entrepreneurs to play in a space where the Goliaths of the luxury industry roam free. Facing the Giants is a podcast that puts a spotlight on the founders of new luxury startups and the weapons in their arsenal to compete with industry incumbents. Host Scott Kerr talks to luxury entrepreneurs about what's driving them and how their companies are pointing a new way forward to meet the changing demands of the luxury business and affluent consumers. They also share smart strategies to survive and maybe even thrive in the land of the giants.

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  • Creator
    Scott Kerr
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Copyright © 2021 by Silvertone Consulting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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