S01 E01: Chris Olshan, CEO of The Luxury Marketing Council

On the first episode of The Luxury Item podcast, Chris Olshan, CEO of The Luxury Marketing Council talks with Scott Kerr about how the organization started and evolved to address today's challenges in the luxury space. They discuss the transformative impact the 2008 financial crisis had on luxury goods and luxury shoppers, and the key to decoding the Millennials mindset. Olshan also shares what he believes will be the biggest disruptor in the luxury industry in the next few years — and what heritage brands can do to stay relevant. Plus: Chris Olshan reveals the one luxury item he would have if he were stranded on a desert island. Follow Us: Twitter @theluxuryitem and @scott_kerr, Email: [e-mail]

What is The Luxury Item with Scott Kerr?

Host Scott Kerr gives you the in-depth, unfiltered interviews with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands. Kerr chats with the biggest names in the luxury business, from CEOs and C-suite executives to creative directors and fashion designers, about the forces redefining the sector: from customer expectations and brand relevance to new approaches in creativity, operations, AI and growth strategy.

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