Down to Business English

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

Down to Business English episodes

October 25, 2022 The Brazilian Presidential Election
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the runoff election about to happen in Brazil between President Jair Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
What are the backgrounds of these two very different candidates?
Why has the Brazilian Presidential Election come down to a run-off election?
Why is the United States interested in the outcome?
Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.
9 min
October 18, 2022 The UK’s new Prime Minster and her mini-budget
Dez Morgan makes a big announcement!
After that, he gives Skip Montreux a rundown on what is happening in UK politics.
Who is the Britain’s new Prime Minister Liz Truss?
What policies did she announce in her mini-budget?
Why have the banks, the currency markets, and the public reacted so negatively to her polices?
Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.
30 min
October 13, 2022 The 3 Core Elements of an Effective Sales Plan (Part 2)
Skip Montreux interviews Gregory Kostiuk, the President and Founder of StratEx Sales. In part two of this four-part interview, Greg talks about analyzing your competition, the importance of SWOT analysis, and formulating a Unique Value Proposition.
Why is it important to know your competition?
How do you confirm that your SWOT analysis is correct?
What is the formula of a Unique Value Proposition (UVP)?
Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.
28 min
October 04, 2022The 3 Core Elements of an Effective Sales Plan (Part 1)
This episode is part one of a four-part interview with Gregory Kostiuk, the President and Founder of StratEx Sales.

Greg speaks with Skip about why it is important for every business to have and effective sales plan and gives 7 tips on how to create one.
What are the 3 elements of an effective sales plan?
What is an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP)?
How do you establish an ICP for your business?

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29 min
September 27, 2022The Firm: How the British Royals make their money
Dez Morgan explains to Skip Montreux how the British Royal family make their money.
Why is the British Royal Family called ’The Firm’?
How much is the Royal Family’s brand worth?
Why didn’t King Charles have to pay inheritance tax?

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6 min
September 19, 2022 The Commonwealth
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about The Commonwealth.
What is the history of this intergovernmental organization?
What are its goals?
What does the future hold for The Commonwealth now that Queen Elizabeth II has passed?
Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.
27 min
September 09, 2022 The Dismissal of Lisa LaFlamme
Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux report on the dismissal of Canadian News Anchor Lisa LaFlamme.
Who is Lisa LaFlamme?
Why did CTV dismiss her when she was at the top of her game?
Is this a case of ageism in the workplace or was it a good business decision?
How is the Canadian public and businesses reacting to her departure?
Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.
29 min
August 29, 2022 The Metaverse
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega talk about the Metaverse.
What is the metaverse?
Who is building the metaverse?
What changes will the metaverse bring to the way we use the internet and do business?
Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.
24 min
August 20, 2022Hayabusa2 & Asteroid Mining
Skip Montreux tells Samantha Vega about the Hayabusa2 space mission to retrieve a sample from a near-earth asteroid. They also report on the very new industry of asteroid mining.
What did the Hayabusa missions accomplish?
Is it possible to mine gold, platinum, and other metals from an asteroid … and make a profit?
What is the business model around this idea?
Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.
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10 min
August 06, 2022 Job shortages in the airline industry
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the labor shortage in the airline industry.
Why are airlines and airports so short staffed?
What problems are travelers facing in Europe and the US?
Is there an end in sight to all of these issues?
Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.
8 min

About Down to Business English

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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…