Down to Business English

By Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan & Samantha Vega | Business English InstructorsEducation Language Learning

Down to Business English episodes

April 20, 2023The Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan delve into the history and sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Although not a household name, SVB was well-known among venture capitalists and tech start-ups for their specialized banking services.
Why did Silicon Valley Bank bank fail?
How did high interest rates and social media play a role?
And what other banks have met the same fate as SVB?

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26 min
April 13, 2023 Seattle's Groundbreaking Anti-caste Discrimination Law
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega explore the caste system, its origins, and the impact it has in tech hubs like Seattle and Silicon Valley.
What is the caste system, its origins, and how has it made its way to the United States, particularly in tech hubs like Seattle and Silicon Valley?
How has Seattle addressed caste discrimination, and what impact has this groundbreaking law had on other states, such as California?
What are the criticisms surrounding the anti-caste discrimination movement?
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25 min
April 07, 2023 Beyond Amazon (Public Intro)
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the top e-commerce platforms in various regions worldwide.
Where is Amazon not the biggest player in the market?
Who are the competitors giving them a run for their money?
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10 min
March 23, 2023Air India’s Shopping Spree
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on Air India’s record breaking purchase of aircraft from AirBus and Boeing.
How many aircraft did Air India purchase?
How does this sale compare to previous orders in the aviation industry?
Why is Air India upgrading their fleet of airplanes?

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24 min
March 16, 2023 Brand Values 2023
Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux discuss the results of Brand Finance’s Global 500 2023 Report.
How does Brand Finance calculate the value of a brand?
What are some of world’s top 10 most valuable brands?
What are the most valuable brand sectors?
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27 min
March 11, 2023The Strong US Dollar
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on the US dollar and discuss why it is such a strong currency. They also take a close look at the impact a strong dollar has on economies around the world.
Why is the US dollar so strong at the moment?
How does a strong US dollar affect global trade?
What impact does a strong US dollar have on developing and emerging economies?

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9 min
March 02, 2023Forever Chemicals
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega report on the European Union’s proposed ban of Forever chemicals
What are Forever chemicals?
Why is the EU considering banning them?
What will the ramifications of a ban be for manufacturers who use Forever chemicals in their products?

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Contact Skip, Dez, and Samantha at
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24 min
February 23, 2023 Demographics
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on how changing demographics around the world will impact economies in the years to come.
How do demographics shape a country’s economy?
What do demographics tell us about the world today?
What will the impact be of China’s falling birthrate and population?
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26 min
February 11, 2023 Collapsing Wind Turbines
Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux report on the alarming rate wind turbines have been collapsing and malfunctioning around the world.
Why are newly built wind turbines suddenly collapsing?
How is the industry responding to this issue?
Will this problem prevent governments from achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050?
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23 min
February 04, 2023 The 3 Core Elements Of An Effective Sales Plan (Part 3)
In part three of a four-part interview, Skip Montreux interviews Gregory Kostiuk, the President and Founder of StratEx Sales. Greg talks about defining your target market, tracking, setting SMART goals, and team compensation.
How do you identify your target customer?
What are SMART goals and how do you use them?
What should compensation to your sales team be tied to?
Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.
8 min

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A podcast for people who use English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) in their work environment and want to improve their overall language skills. In each episode, hosts Skip Montreux, Dez…