Every Second Counts with Notebook LM
03/10/25 • 18 min
This is what happened when I gave Notebook LM a copy of our book 'Every Second Counts' and used the interactive mode to be part of the conversation
Simon thinks it is amazing, have a listen
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This is what happened when I gave Notebook LM a copy of our book 'Every Second Counts' and used the interactive mode to be part of the conversation
Simon thinks it is amazing, have a listen
#theproductivityexperts
Register for the 2025 Productivity ForumFind us in the Top 50 Productivity Podcasts
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Previous Episode
Footfall Insights February 2025
Diane Wehrle CEO at Rendle Intelligence and Insights joins Simon for their monthly chat about footfall trends and shopping behaviours
As the economic landscape shifts, we explore the paradox of increasing footfall yet declining sales in retail. With consumer confidence waning amidst inflation concerns and upcoming wage increases, businesses must adapt creatively to thrive in uncertainty
• Retail footfall rises by 6.6%, but sales fall by 3.2%
• Consumer confidence drops to minus 22 index score
• Inflation currently at 3%, affecting food and hospitality sectors
• Anticipated increases in National Insurance could impact businesses
• Average transaction values rise despite lower foot traffic
• Focus on innovation over cost-cutting for retail success
• February typically a slow month; preparing for changes needed
• The importance of retaining loyal customers emphasized
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Next Episode
Footfall Insights March 2025
Diane Wehrle CEO at Rendle Intelligence and Insights joins Simon for their monthly chat about footfall trends and shopping behaviours
Consumer spending remains cautious as footfall stays flat across UK retail channels, rising just 0.2% in February compared to last year. Retail sales grew by only 1.1% while in-store non-food sales actually declined by 1%, revealing continued economic uncertainty despite some positive indicators.
• Retail parks performed best with a 2% footfall increase, while high streets and shopping centres saw just 0.1% growth
• All five major high street sectors (fashion, food/drink, general retail, grocery, health/beauty) experienced sales declines in February
• Fashion continues struggling with a 7.4% sales drop, while household goods showed improvement with 4.7% growth
• Fewer people are shopping (transactions down 8.1%, customer numbers down 6.7%), but those who do spend are spending more per visit (ATV up 2.9%)
• Consumer caution likely driven by lingering economic uncertainty, interest rates, upcoming National Living Wage increases, and global political factors
• Savings rates reached 10% - highest since the pandemic - despite wage growth of 5.9% outpacing inflation
• Upcoming holiday season may further impact retail spending as consumers prioritize leisure experiences over material purchases
#theproductivityexperts
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ReThink Productivity Podcast - Every Second Counts with Notebook LM
Transcript
All right , buckle up everyone . We're diving deep into . Every Second Counts a book by the founders of Rethink Productivity .
Speaker 2And they're obsessed with helping businesses . You know , work smarter , not harder , right .
Speaker 1Smarter , not harder . Exactly , think of this deep dive like a
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