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We are a Podcast/YouTube Channel with 30+ Trips to Las Vegas & Still finding NEW FUN things to do around The City. Not Only Focusing on the Strip & Downtown, But businesses and places to check out all around Las Vegas & Surrounding areas. With Awesome Interviews from Casino CEO’s & Host, Restaurant Owners & Chefs, Even YouTubers, Bloggers & Podcasters. Fun Vlogs throughout Sin City. I even Show you Tips & Tricks around Las Vegas. Also share Fun Casino & Gambling & Las Vegas Stories. Be sure ...
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The Luxury Item is the leading podcast on the business of luxury. Join brand and luxury expert Scott Kerr for insightful discussions with CEOs and other leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands. The show shines a spotlight on the most powerful trends and financial forces impacting the global luxury market, the evolving demands of consumers and the outlook for the sector. You'll get valuable insights and takeaways that will inspire you to rethink your strategies and unlock new gr ...
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Is card counting in baccarat real—or just wishful thinking? In this episode, we break down the differences between blackjack and baccarat when it comes to tracking cards. You’ll learn why baccarat’s fixed rules and limited player decisions make traditional counting strategies less useful, but not entirely pointless. We also explore when counting mi…
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The lifestyle hotel segment is red hot, driven by experience-focused offerings that appeal to new generations of travelers. Scott Kerr speaks to Amar Lalvani, president and creative director at Hyatt's new lifestyle group, a dedicated division primarily focusing on lifestyle hotels including brands like The Standard, Thompson Hotels, Dream Hotels, …
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Is baccarat all about chance—or can player skill tip the balance? In this episode, we explore both sides of the debate. You’ll learn why baccarat is seen as one of the least interactive card games, and yet, how bankroll management, bet selection, and discipline can still shape long-term outcomes. 👉 Learn more at https://baccarat.wiki/blog/baccarat-…
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Scott Kerr is joined by world-famous fashion designer Gilles Mendel, who recently launched a new business venture House of Gilles, a couture atelier he founded along with his daughter Chloe Mendel Corgan. Gilles discusses the next chapter of the family-run house and how its offerings are bringing the essence of a Parisian atelier to New York City. …
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Today we are noticing more las vegas properties starting to offer all inclusive packages that offer food and gaming and other benefits like daybeds up at stadium swim. We break down 3 different packages from The Plaza & Circa starting this upcoming summer and decide which is the best bang for you buck! Will we start to see more of these offered in …
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Scott Kerr sits down with David Rosenblatt, CEO of online luxury design marketplace 1stdibs, to discuss how the 25-year-old company evolved from providing vintage and antique offerings of the Paris Flea Market online into a publicly-traded $400 million e-commerce powerhouse. He also talks about taking the helm of 1stdibs and transitioning the busin…
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Baccarat, French luxury crystal house with a remarkable legacy, recently celebrated its 260th anniversary. Scott Kerr sits down with Adam Banfield, president and CEO of Baccarat North America, to discuss the brand's vision of moving beyond crystal and become a true lifestyle brand. Adam talks about how it brings Baccarat's brand identity to its hot…
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Piaget is among the most recognized luxury watch and jewelry brands in the world. Scott Kerr is joined by Jean-Bernard Forot, head of patrimony at Piaget, to discuss how the 150-year-old Swiss company evolved from being a movement manufacturer for established watch brands into a renowned luxury watchmaker and jeweler. Jean-Bernard also talks about …
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Todays episode we will be covering the transition of the Cromwell property since the announcement this week came out that that property will be rebranded and operated by the TV Personalties "The Vanderpumps" who have had their hand full with multiple properties around the country and plenty of restaurants as well. Taking on the cromwell and uplifti…
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As the world of luxury travel continues to evolve, expedition cruising has emerged as a remarkable fusion of adventure and refined indulgence. French luxury cruise operator Ponant Explorations Group (which is owned by Kering's parent holding company Artémis) takes adventurous travelers to some of the world’s most remote and untouched corners. Scott…
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Jonas Tåhlin leads Moët Hennessy's global spirits business, overseeing prestigious Maisons such as Belvedere Vodka, Glenmorangie and Ardbeg single malt whiskies, and Volcan de mi Tierra Tequila. He also spearheaded the joint venture with Beyoncé Knowles-Carter to launch SirDavis American whisky. Jonas joins Scott Kerr to discuss how Moët Hennessy i…
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Today we had the pleasure of chatting with another fun casino president/ceo about what it takes to reopen a casino and the steps involved. Plus how it has been going since the casino reopening this past friday and what's expected going forward. Located near Cuba New Mexico this gives folks another fun option to not only gamble at but check out some…
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Scott Kerr speaks with Stefano Peccatori, president & CEO of Rizzoli International Publications, the famed Italian publishing house recognized for producing high-end illustrated books in fashion, architecture, art, and design and its world-famous Rizzoli Bookstore in New York City. Stefano discusses how its Milanese founder Angelo Rizzoli went from…
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Matthew Upchurch is a prominent figure in the luxury travel industry as the CEO of Virtuoso, a leading global network of travel agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel. He sits down with Scott Kerr to talk about why he believes the power of human expertise, technology, and personal connection has positioned Virtuoso at the forefront…
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Daniel Daggers, founder and CEO of DDRE Global and star of Netflix's luxury real estate reality show 'Buying London', sits down with Scott Kerr to discuss how the TV series has impacted his business, how his firm's revolutionizing the luxury property market in London and what's been dampening the sentiment among wealthy buyers. He also talks about …
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Welcome back, In this episode we will be covering the 69 day culinary union strike that finally has ended & How it's just in time for the AVN Expo (Adult Video Network) So this should be interesting to say the least, As the property can benefit from its biggest event of the year. Why Little Darlings strip club might have the most savage marketing t…
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Scott Kerr is joined by Michael Savage, CEO of Space Perspective, a commercial spaceflight company that will take passengers to the edge of the Earth's atmosphere in a luxurious balloon-lifted capsule. Michael discusses the emerging space tourism market, what luxury services wealthy passengers will experience at 100,000 feet, successfully completin…
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Panerai CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué sits down with Scott Kerr to discuss how the 165-year-old Florentine luxury watchmaker grew from supplying watches to the Italian Royal Navy to the brand of choice among Hollywood action stars and passionate watch enthusiasts. Jean-Marc also talks about its long-standing ties with maritime and its influence on design,…
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This episode we cover a very crazy story when it comes to a couple wining a jackpot and immediately getting banned from the casino. this may definitely be one of the most interesting stories we brought on the podcast in a while, We also bring in some fun stories from the Casino that we just witnessed, That you should hear about! Cheers & Enjoy Beco…
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Scott Kerr is joined by Hélène Poulit-Duquesne, CEO of French high jewelry house Boucheron, to discuss how the company is preserving the innovation and creative design legacy of its founder Frédéric Boucheron and her push to revive the identity of the 166-year-old "sleeping" luxury brand. She also talks about how being a small and nimble company ha…
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Scott Kerr speaks to Andrea Zagato and his wife Marella Rivolta Zagato, the powerhouse duo leading the legendary Italian design house and coachbuilding company Zagato. CEO Andrea Zagato discusses how his grandfather Ugo grew a small coach build company in Milan more than a century ago into a top name in automotive design and forging long-standing p…
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Today we chat with Owner of Pole Fitness Studios In Las Vegas & Learn more about the different classes offered even to how Fawnie got involved in the dancing scene and where it all started. Plus some fun stories of celebrities that have visited Pole Fitness Studio, The types of clientele that walk in to very fun stories about how effective her danc…
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Todays episode we will be covering 2 Las Vegas shows that blew us away from Penn & Teller to Mavericks Variety Show now playing at the plaza Im downtown, Not only do we try to compare both shows but also tell you our likes and why they standout VS other around sin city. We also cover the F1 race and some of the things it did to vegas last year and …
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Scott Kerr is joined by Amy Smilovic, founder and creative director behind popular fashion brand Tibi, and whose personal style ethos of 'creative pragmatism' has amassed a large devoted following. Amy discusses launching Tibi nearly thirty years ago in Hong Kong and how it gained traction in the US, what motivated her to later pivot Tibi's visual …
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Scott Kerr sits down with Douglas Taylor, CEO of Bruichladdich, the legendary whisky distillery located on the Isle of Islay, Scotland. Douglas discusses the demise and rise of the 143-year-old Bruichladdich Distillery and why the brand is positioned as the 'antidote' to the whisky industry norm. He also talks the distillery's visionary and progres…
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Today we are recapping our visit to madhouse coffee in Las Vegas and tell all of our likes vs dislikes. Who the place is for and what we observed when checking out all the different foot traffic that walked through the door. Plus we tried lots of different menu items from the killer food options to delicious drinks. Why the owner truly has a passio…
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Scott Kerr is joined by Robert Ettinger, CEO and Chairman of Ettinger, the nearly century-old British luxury leather goods company known for its high-quality, bespoke products and traditional manufacturing methods. As the third generation to take over the business that bears his family name, Robert talks about the brand's journey to becoming one of…
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Scott Kerr sits down with Lukas Czinger, founder, president and CEO of American hypercar manufacturer Czinger Vehicles. Founded along with his father Kevin Czinger in 2019, Lukas discusses how their 3D-printed '21C' hypercar is catalyzing a new age of designing and building cars. He also talks about why Czinger launched with a $2 million hypercar i…
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Samina Virk, North America CEO of leading luxury fashion resale platform Vestiaire Collective, speaks with Scott Kerr about how relying on the company's core values has helped it thrive over the last 15 years. Samina talks about fast-tracking growth in the US, the company's path to profitability and possible IPO, its crowdfunding campaign, the impo…
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On today episode we had the pleasure of chatting with Edward from Madhouse Coffee in Las Vegas who give us some background of the business and ultimately give us plenty of reasons to visit when in town our next trip. From the menu to some of the places where he enjoys spending his free time around town and recommendations of places for you to check…
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This episode we are covering The UNLV's QB Matt Sulk's reason for bailing on the team after leading the football team to a 3-0 start & What implications have for NIL deals vs College deals and the road ahead for him. We recap the UFC Noche event we told you about the last episode and why you should have watched those fights lol & What Dana White ha…
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Scott Kerr is joined by Benoit de Clerck, CEO of Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Zenith, to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the 160-year-old brand and his vision for continued growth. He also talks about what brought him over from Panerai to LVMH Watches to lead Zenith, why Zenith's El Primero watch movement is regarded as one of th…
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Scott Kerr sits down with Andrea DeMarco, president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, one of the world's leading luxury cruise lines, to discuss why the cruise industry is booming at record highs and why more new-to-cruise guests are wealthy Gen Xers and luxury hotel side travelers. She also talks about why Regent Seven Seas puts itself in ultra-luxury…
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Today we cover the UFC Noche taking Place at the Sphere this upcoming Saturday and why initially out of the gate Dana White the UFC President was not happy with what happened next, Do you think it was the ticket price? Compared to last years $120 ticket price. Also some really cool fights taking place at this event and some background to the fighte…
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Scott Kerr is joined by Hendrik Malinowski, CEO of French luxury automotive manufacturer Bugatti, a 115-year-old brand renowned for producing luxurious, well-crafted, multi-million dollar high-performance cars. Hendrik discusses the legacy of company's founder, automobile designer Ettore Bugatti and the marque's extraordinary rise to a world-class …
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In this encore episode of The Luxury Item (published September 13, 2022), Silvio Ursini, Bulgari Group executive vice president in charge of Bulgari Hotels & Resorts division joins Scott Kerr to discuss the steady and calculated expansion of the Italian jeweler's ultra-luxury hotels. Silvio talks about the recent opening of its seventh property in …
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In today's episode we highlight different moments from every pool and hotel we stayed at in Las Vegas with our kiddos this past summer trip from the wave pool at mandalay to fireworks over at plaza and what we thought of Rio's $15,000,000 pool renovation. We made a visit to A slice of vegas and have to tell you all about our experience. Our first h…
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Scott Kerr is joined by Tiara Chesmer-Williams, vp and head of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity at wine & spirits giant Moët Hennessy, to talk about how DEI can drive business success for luxury brands and the programs she's implemented to create a more inclusive corporate culture. Tiara discusses how she works with parent company LVMH on diversity an…
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Scott Kerr speaks with Frédéric Fekkai, legendary celebrity hairstylist and founder of FEKKAI brands. Frédéric discusses reinventing the luxury hair salon experience by creating the concept of beauty hospitality at his namesake salon atop New York’s Bergdorf Goodman and why he bought back his brand after going through a handful of different owners.…
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Scott Kerr speaks with Sabine Brunner, president of MCM Worldwide, the legendary German luxury lifestyle goods and fashion house founded in 1976 and known for its high-quality leather goods and instantly recognized monogram — the Cognac Visetos. Brunner, who joined MCM in 2023, discusses injecting new energy into the brand with a fresh design team,…
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This episode we we ne cover the progressive madness taking place at mirage before the closure and why it must be paid out. Plus we got a private tour over at Rio to check out all the new things taking place withe Director of slots Mike & Their Social Media manager Nate Who enlightens us on so many things being worked on at once, you won't believe h…
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Scott Kerr sits down with Giuseppe Santoni, chairman and executive president of Santoni, the nearly half-century-old luxury Italian footwear company famed for its artisanal craftsmanship, high-quality leather and contemporary style. Founded as a men's shoe business by his father Andrea Santoni in 1975, Giuseppe talks about the workshop being his "p…
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Scott Kerr is joined by Christian Vernet, CEO of La Compagnie, a unique Paris-based airline that offers premium all-business-class transatlantic flight experiences but at competitive pricing. Christian discusses why the 10-year old company's all-business-class model has endured while others have failed in the space, how post-pandemic trends have in…
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Scott Kerr is joined by Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO of American luxury electric automaker Lucid Motors, to talk about how the company evolved from an electric battery and powertrain supplier to a frontrunner in the electric vehicle market competing head-on with the German luxury manufacturers. Rawlinson, an auto industry veteran who engineered the…
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In this weeks episodes we explain the pause in the show and cover Las Vegas topics we've noticed worth a conversation. Plus we recap Jay's week in Las Vegas and different places we visited like Lake Mead, Mt Charleston, Parhump, Hoover Dam & the surrounding casinos, Can't forget allthe different food spots worth a visit which we mention & So much m…
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When it comes to high-end audio equipment, few companies have cornered the market quite like McIntosh Group. The group has been a leader and innovator in the premium and luxury audio category for decades and today has a portfolio of the world’s most revered audio brands including McIntosh, Sonus faber, and Rotel. Scott Kerr speaks with McIntosh Gro…
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