The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Prof G Markets: Meta & Microsoft Brush Off DeepSeek + Starbucks Stages a Comeback
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Feb 3, 2025 The podcast kicks off with insights into the White House's employee buyout and Starbucks' impressive fourth-quarter performance. A deep dive into earnings from Meta, Microsoft, and Tesla reveals big tech's resilience despite economic challenges. The hosts humorously critique mobile carriers' reliance on celebrity endorsements and discuss major shifts in customer experiences. Not to be overlooked, Tesla's stock surge is analyzed alongside its market share issues, while Starbucks stages an impressive comeback, reshaping consumer dynamics in the coffee industry.
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Federal Employee Buyouts
- Regularly review and recalibrate teams, especially in government, for better performance.
- Avoid buyouts, as they often lead to losing the most talented employees.
Starbucks and Homelessness
- Starbucks's open-door policy has unintentionally turned its stores into shelters for the homeless.
- This negatively impacts the brand's premium image and customer experience.
Curated Selection
- Maintain discipline in specialty retail by curating a tight selection of offerings.
- Focus on what you don't offer to strengthen brand identity and avoid clutter.