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Today, I'm lucky enough to celebrate another birthday: we've made it to level 33! 32 was a fantastic year: I joined the PureCars team, experienced both personal and professional growth, and achieved so many of the goals I wanted to knock out in the year. There were so many lessons I learned at 32, but here are just a few that stood out: 1.) Recognize and Proactively Fight Burnout: Communicate when you're approaching burnout and work with your team and managers--candid, honest and respectful conversations tend to lead to stronger trust within your teams. 2.) Re-evaluate how you prioritize your to-do's: I had a bit of a process spring cleaning last year: in a world where everything needs to be done 5 minutes ago, revisit what's actually considered an emergency and what can be project-managed out. You'll save your sanity and prevent the dreaded 13/14 hour days. 3.) Don't leave friends and family on the back burner: We've got one life to live, spend it with those who care about you: work smart during the day, so that you can enjoy the quality time with loved ones after. Here's to another year of progress, growth and adventures in The Windy City!

I am Founding Member #67 of 93% Professionals and I highly recommend it for corporate membership and individual professionals. Corporate membership is obviously most helpful for the charity, and well done Slaughter and May for being one of the 93% Professionals Founding Member Firms 👏 What do I enjoy most about 93% Professionals? ✔️ The warm and active online Slack community where state-educated professionals both within their own sector and across sectors can chat and exchange ideas ✔️ The weekly round-up emails - love a bit of know-how and they are fun ✔️ Numerous and well-organised opportunities to meet in person There are many other benefits - see post below - but these are my favourites. Being a member of 93% Professionals also - obviously - sends a strong signal that state-educated talent is welcome where you work. Easy to forget that this isn’t always obvious to those looking in to high-prestige employers. Being a member of 93% Professionals works well for professionals of all ages and I personally think it would be GREAT for state-educated solicitor apprentices.. #StateSchoolProud Sophie Pender Fin Wright Imogen Carr Ellie Wardrope

🌍The Nuremberg Toy Fair: The Mecca of The Toy Industry🌍 As professional business travel accommodations providers, we have noticed that there is always one event our clients are particularly happy to book their stays for! Can you guess what it is? It’s the Nuremberg Toy Fair. From the biggest companies to every single one-person representative, without fail, everyone has been excited to attend. Here is why: 🎯Despite the business nature of the trip, the industry of the fair encourages networking with other toy and game enthusiasts and people who work in the field, including the creators. How exciting is that! 🎯Participants can gain so much insight into the market that they leave with heads full of new ideas! You can evaluate the consumers' reactions to newly introduced games and collaborations with popular media such as Barbie, Star Wars, Pokémon, LoL, and more. 🎯This is one of the rare spaces where you can explore not only innovative projects but also lean into nostalgia and enjoy some of the classical toys and games. This has made the fair an inclusive space, that can be enjoyed by all ages, no matter their interests! What would you be interested to see at The Nuremberg Toy Fair? Let us know in the comments ⬇️💬 #NurembergToyFair #ToyTrends #Advancements #Barbie #Toys #Fun #StarWars #Pokemon#LOL #TradeFair #B2B #BusinessTravel #Inovations

During the recent ICOMIA / IFBSO Congress, Ed Slack moderated a panel discussion on the value and future of boat shows. This must have been an engaging discussion. I hope more attendees share their insights via social media or Linked In so we can share along the important journey of maximizing boat shows for the industry's broader benefit. A few observations from his interesting article: 1. The Experiential Element Boating taps into all our senses, and therein lies the magic. To share this joy with newcomers, we need to capture some of that experience. A static show with boats on stands doesn't draw people in the same way. The NMMA's idea of bringing a "party" vibe is excellent. It can appeal to newcomers and add excitement without overshadowing serious buyers seeking information to finalize purchases. The examples of simulators and live-action events were fantastic and easily replicable. They mention the example of an America’s Cup simulator at a recent event and how it brought the event to “live”.  During the recent Monaco Grand Prix, some superyachts had racing simulators onboard to keep guests engaged during racing lulls. 2. High Exhibiting Costs Companies are under pressure and must see the value of attending a show. Foot traffic and visitor numbers play a role, but tangible sales are equally important. Some companies need to work on their boat show presence and efforts to make the show a success, not solely relying on organisers to bring people in. On the flip side, organisers need a clear plan to entice visitors who could otherwise pop into a dealer's open day for a free beer and demo test drive. 3. Appealing to Non-Boating Customers Hillary Buckman of Ocean Media recently asked a critical question in her newsletter introduction: "Who is reaching out to the non-boating community?"  (link in comments below) Other leisure pursuits are more attractive to newcomers. We should learn how to pique interest in our industry among time-strapped people. 4. No quick fix A long-term view is vital, understanding boat shows' compounding benefits. The trajectory should be upwards yearly, building on past lessons. Success requires industry-wide commitment, with companies investing time and thought into attracting clients from all circles, not just their own. We must grow the market, fostering interest and involvement to view boating as a rewarding career and family activity. The entire value chain is key - no customers, no boat show. It is a great article, so please follow the link below and read it. Then, please leave some comments and suggestions below. #ibi #ibinews #EdSlack https://lnkd.in/d6fjm2UQ

Boat shows - What does the future hold? Some great insights were shared by Ed Slack after the recent IFBSO/ICOMIA Conference. Read the full article by following the link below. And share your comments and ideas about how we can develop and grow boat shows to add value to the organisers, boating industry and the VISITOR!

If you are in the automotive business and you haven’t caught an episode, you are missing out. The topics range from appraisals, to pricing strategies, to leadership. Don’t miss the next episode of All Things Used Cars tomorrow morning!

Today we did our 10th car service at GaadiMech! Each service has deepened our understanding of customer needs, reinforcing the value of personalized support. Our one-on-one guidance throughout the servicing process builds trust and converts inquiries into happy customers. This has particularly helped us better understand the issues that car owners face while going through the servicing experience. My two learnings while talking to potential leads: 1) Don't just treat them as leads waiting to be converted. You have to put yourself in their shoes and ease out exactly the friction point they are facing. 2) Do not think of conversion as an instantaneous metric especially in a service industry because you never know when the lead turns hot. Cheers to many more stories on our journey to GaadiMech! 🥂

If you are attending TSIA in Las Vegas, please join me at this event today. I absolutely enjoy talking about the role of AI, hype vs reality and how you can genuinely impact SX. I might also have few copies of my book if anyone is interested to get one

Unbeatable, Duratray SDB so much better