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Bringing together top leaders, innovators and renowned faculty from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania discussing topics that matter to consumers and the business world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 6, 2024 • 10min
What Companies Can Learn About Succession Planning from the Democratic Party's Nomination Switch
Henning Piezunka, Wharton Associate Professor of Management, joins the show to discuss key takeaways companies could learn about succession planning from President Biden's decision to end his re-election campaign to endorse Vice President Harris as the Democratic Party's presidential nominee. He explains how a leader's performance could delay the search for a successor, why companies should choose an internal or external successor based on the company's performance or needs, and how inner circles can influence a succession plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1, 2024 • 10min
Understanding Climate Risk's Impact on Homeowners Insurance Premiums
Wharton Real Estate Professor Benjamin Keys joins the show to discuss his research on what's driving the turmoil in the homeowners insurance market, how climate risk translates into the cost of insurance, and implications for the housing market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 2024 • 12min
Automatic Retirement Savings for Low-income Households
Wharton professor Kent Smetters joins the show to talk about a new Penn Wharton Budget Model plan to shore up retirement savings for low-income households. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 2024 • 15min
New Data Shows New Homes Are Cheaper Per Square Foot Than Existing Ones
Orphe Divounguy, Senior Economist at Zillow, joins the show to discuss why affordability is the biggest issue in the housing market today, why there is a move by builders to produce more, smaller new homes, and what ingredients homebuyers are looking for in new homes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 2024 • 11min
Why Are Retailers Making a Hard U-Turn on Self Checkout?
Wharton Associate Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, Santiago Gallino joins the show to discuss why retailers are backtracking on using self-checkout in brick-and-mortar stores, how this will help retailers reconnect with the customer, and strategies for retailers to consider on how to use this technology wisely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 23, 2024 • 14min
How the Harlem Globetrotters Revolutionize the Brand to Continue Being Enjoyed by All Generations
Keith Dawkins, President of the Harlem Globetrotters & Herschend Entertainment Studios, joins the show to discuss how they are keeping the brand fresh to appeal to multigenerational audiences and utilizing different platforms to connect to the consumer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 2024 • 10min
Socioeconomic Mobility Comes At A Price, Does a Higher Income Outweigh Feeling Stigmatized?
Assistant Professor of Management, Leandro Pongeluppe, joins the show to discuss his research on the unintended consequences of training programs that develop entrepreneurial skills to help improve socioeconomic mobility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16, 2024 • 11min
Investing in Companies with Diverse Leadership Can Increase Investors' Bottom Line
Phil Schraeder, CEO of GumGum, joins the show to discuss his journey to the C-suite, the importance of showcasing diversity within company leadership, and how investors can increase their bottom lines by investing in LGBTQ+-led companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 2024 • 9min
Increasing Medicaid Eligibility Also Increases Household Debt
Sasha Indarte, Wharton Assistant Professor of Finance, joins the show to explain her research on how households with newly acquired Medicaid eligibility take on more credit because they are now more financially resilient. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 9, 2024 • 9min
Orangetheory Fitness CEO: Digital Fitness Tracking is Key to Personalized Health Guidance
David Long, CEO of Orangetheory Fitness, discusses why digital fitness tracking could help consumers receive better health advice from physicians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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