Ferrari: Magic from Maranello

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(00:02:31) - (First question) - An introduction to the numbers behind the Ferrari brand

(00:04:26) - Exploring Ferrari's roots to understand the impact on the brand's present-day business landscape

(00:07:06) - Enzo Ferrari’s dedication to the company extended to the location of his house

(00:07:50) - A look at the brand’s racing heritage over the last 75 years

(00:11:26) - The relationship between the Formula One team and the automotive division

(00:13:04) - A unique way of structuring a marketing budget, wholly focused on F1

(00:17:51) - Ferrari's restraint in capitalizing on the SUV market to uphold their brand identity

(00:21:40) - A look at the product portfolio and how they cultivate exclusivity for their “collectors”

(00:23:51) - A unique buying experience, how existing Ferrari owners become frequent buyers

(00:26:50) - How Ferrari sets itself apart from its competitors

(00:29:20) - An overview of Ferrari’s financials

(00:35:21) - Alternative strategies beyond volume growth to uphold scarcity without compromising the brand's prestige

(00:36:40) - A look at other segments of the business like fashion

(00:38:44) - The business’ cost profile and its significant investment in R&D

(00:41:27) - Ferrari’s approach to electrification and hybrid cars

(00:48:31) - Comparing electrification and luxury watchmakers during the quartz crisis

(00:52:39) - Looking at Ferrari’s future and incremental evolution

(00:54:47) - Lessons learned from studying Ferrari