by Trung Phan
<p>Trung Phan drinks 3 coffees, reads one book and hits record for a deep dive on a single topic in history, business or media. </p><br><p>Episodes include the invention of the IPHONE, how BEATLEMANIA happened, the architectural genius behind LA SAGRADA FAMILIA, how SRIRACHA became a $1 billion brand and many more.</p><br><p>The goal is to make you laugh and learn (as well as get the host extremely caffeinated and find a way for him not to get automated by AI). </p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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April 19, 2025
<p>This week's episode of Caffeinated Deep Dives, we explore Hermes, the most iconic luxury brand in the world and the Birkin Bag, their signature bag. We explore how Hermes has maintained its position as the ultimate luxury brand through craftsmanship, heritage, and time. The episode details how Hermes deliberately creates desire by limiting supply, controlling distribution, and maintaining exclusivity.</p><br><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>07:22 - The history of Luxury</p><p>11:53 - Why luxury brands rose to prominence during the industrial revolution</p><p>25:52 - The Hermes Story</p><p>40:55 - The Birkin Bag Story</p><p>57:34 - The Awards Section</p><p>1:22:33 - The Current State of Hermes</p><br><p><a href="https://a.co/d/cUjIUvs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Luxury Strategy: Break the Rules of Marketing to Build Luxury Brands</a> (Jean-Noël Kapferer, Vincent Bastien)</p><p><a href="https://a.co/d/aIQgBjn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Little Book of Hermès: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House</a> (Karen Homer)</p><br><p>Key Points:</p><br><p>• Hermes is the apex of the luxury industry, with the Birkin bag representing the pinnacle of ultra-luxury goods</p><p>• The Hermes brand dates back to 1837, with six generations of family leadership creating a heritage that cannot be replicated</p><p>• Luxury brands emerged in the 18th-19th centuries to fill the vacuum left by the destruction of old social hierarchies</p><p>• Hermes deliberately limits supply and manages demand to create desire, with each Birkin bag taking 20 hours to handcraft</p><br><p>Notable Quotes:</p><br><p>"What we do at Hermes is sell time." - Axel Dumas, Hermes CEO</p><br><p>"Luxury has a fundamental function of recreating social stratification." - From "The Luxury Strategy" book</p><br><p>What is Caffeinated Deep Dives:</p><p>Trung Phan drinks 3 coffees, reads one book and hits record for a deep dive on a single topic in history, business or media.</p><br><p>Let us know what you think on Twitter:</p><p>Trung: https://x.com/TrungTPhan</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
February 7, 2025
<p>This week's episode of Caffeinated Deep Dives, we explore La Sagrada Familia, the longest-running construction project in the world, spanning over 140 years. Started in 1883 by Antoni Gaudí, the basilica embodies his vision of creating "the Bible in stone" through revolutionary architectural techniques inspired by natural forms. Despite numerous historical challenges and Gaudí's death in 1926, the project continues today, funded by tourism and executed using modern technology that validates Gaudí's original designs.</p><br><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>05:08 - La Sagrada Familia Overview</p><p>14:42 - Gaudí's Early Life</p><p>26:26 - The Start of La Sagrada Familia</p><p>29:05 - Gaudi Takes Over the Project</p><p>33:32 - Gaudi's Unique Approach and Influences</p><p>35:49 - Gaudi's bringing his vision for La Sagrada Familia to life</p><p>43:15 - Political Upheaval and Its Impact</p><p>44:52 - Gaudi's Dedication and Lifestyle</p><p>46:58 - Struggle of La Sagrada Familia after Gaudi's death</p><p>48:53 - Revival of La Sagrada Familia</p><p>51:40 - Modern construction and Legacy</p><p>56:07 - Award Section</p><br><p><a href="https://a.co/d/4qf5UWn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Sagrada Familia: Gaudí's Heaven on Earth</a> (Gijs van Hensbergen)</p><br><p>Notable Quotes:</p><p>"My client [referring to God] is not in a hurry." - Antoni Gaudí</p><p>"After decades, I concluded I needed someone to cut me, to deform me, or transform me. So I realized that by cutting stone, I was sculpting myself." - Atsuro Soto</p><br><p>Key Points:</p><p>• Antoni Gaudí devoted 40 years of his life to the Sagrada Familia, completing about one-fourth before his death in 1926</p><p>• The project has survived numerous historical challenges including the Spanish Civil War, World Wars, and continues construction</p><p>• The building had revolutionary architectural concepts inspired by nature, later validated by modern computer modeling</p><br><p>1) Antoni Gaudí took over the project in 1883 (devoted 40 YEARS of his life).</p><br><p>His radical vision:</p><p>• "Bible in stone"</p><p>• No straight lines</p><p>• Nature-inspired design</p><br><p>2) WILD FACT: Gaudí's architectural designs were so advanced that computers couldn't even MODEL them until the 2000s!</p><br><p>He predicted complex structural solutions by studying nature:</p><p>• Tree branches</p><p>• Spider webs</p><p>• Seashells</p><br><p>3) The dedication is UNREAL:</p><br><p>• Lived in the building site</p><p>• No family or social life</p><p>• Diet: burnt toast & lettuce in milk</p><p>• Spent decades on single facade</p><p>• Detailed plans for future generations</p><br><p>4) Project survived:</p><p>• Spanish Civil War</p><p>• World Wars</p><p>• Church burnings</p><p>• Economic crashes</p><p>• Political upheaval</p><br><p>Yet the idea was SO POWERFUL, kept finding new vessels to carry it forward.</p><br><p>5) Enter Etsuro Soto</p><br><p>A Japanese sculptor who:</p><p>• Visited in 1978</p><p>• Never left Spain</p><p>• Converted to Catholicism</p><p>• Learned Spanish & Catalan</p><p>• Chief sculptor</p><br><p>Why? "By cutting stone, I was sculpting myself"</p><br><p>6) The numbers today:</p><p>• 5M paid visitors yearly</p><p>• €30M annual revenue</p><p>• 18 towers planned</p><p>• Will be Barcelona's tallest building</p><p>• Targeted completion: 2030</p><br><p>7) Key lessons:</p><p>• Long-term thinking creates unique opportunities</p><p>• Ideas can transcend individuals</p><p>• True vision attracts dedicated followers</p><p>• Sometimes you become the tool for the idea</p><br><p>What is Caffeinated Deep Dives:</p><p>Trung Phan drinks 3 coffees, reads one book and hits record for a deep dive on a single topic in history, business or media.</p><br><p>Let us know what you think on Twitter:</p><p>Trung: https://x.com/TrungTPhan</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
December 13, 2024
Trung Phan dives deep into the LEGO story, exploring its humble beginnings, engineering marvels, and strategic partnerships that have maintained its quality and educational impact.
Ben Wilson | QCODE
Hubspot Media
David Senra
Bloomberg
New York Magazine
Morgan Housel
Vox Media Podcast Network
The New York Times
Sportsnet
All-In Podcast, LLC
New York Times Opinion
The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet
NPR
The New York Times
This American Life
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