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Pricing Heroes: The Retail Pricing Podcast for Practitioners & Executives

Aaron Thomasson
Pricing Strategies
Dynamic Pricing
Pricing Strategy
Retail Pricing
Ai-Powered Pricing
Data Analytics
AI Pricing
Value-Based Pricing
Consumer Behavior
Inflation
E-Commerce
Behavioral Economics
Tariffs
Tariffs and Trade Policies
Market Adaptation
AI In Pricing
Consumer Psychology
Merchandising
Data-Based Decision Making
Pricing Models

Pricing Heroes: The Best Retail Pricing Podcast for Practitioners and Executives Your go-to pricing podcast for transforming strategy, boosting margins, and leading with confidence.

Pricing Heroes is the leading retail pricing podcast for pricing practitioners and retail executives focused on building smarter strategies, protecting margins, and earning customer trust. Each month, we feature exclus... more

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In this episode of Pricing Heroes, we speak with Andreas Stauber, Founder and Managing Director of Resilient Value, a pricing consultancy focused on value-based pricing strategy and implementation. Andreas shares how his background at the intersectio... more

In this episode of Pricing Heroes, we speak with Danilo Zatta, one of the world's leading pricing minds — as described by the Financial Times — and a LinkedIn top five pricing thought leader. Danilo is a global pricing and top-line growth advisor to ... more

In this episode of Pricing Heroes, we speak with Alex Halkin, Founder and CEO of Competera, returning to the show two years after his first appearance in 2024. In that conversation, Alex predicted a major shift toward AI-driven, contextual pricing in... more

In this special year-end episode of Pricing Heroes, we revisit one of our most widely listened-to conversations of the year: our 2025 pricing predictions roundtable. Recorded in January, this episode brought together nine leading pricing experts to s... more

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Recent Guests

Danilo Zatta
Global pricing and top line growth advisor and author
Independent consultant and author
Episode: Revenue Growth Management in Practice: Capturing Hidden Value Across Price, Promo, and AI with Danilo Zatta
Alex Halkin
Founder and CEO of Competera
Competera
Episode: The Future of AI Pricing: From Human-in-the-Loop to Fully Automated Decisions with Alex Halkin
Stephan Liozu
Chief Value Officer at Zilliant
Zilliant
Episode: 2025 Pricing Predictions Revisited: A Year of Tariffs, Inflation, and Pricing Scrutiny
Oliver Banks
Retail transformation expert and author
Driving Retail Transformation
Episode: 2025 Pricing Predictions Revisited: A Year of Tariffs, Inflation, and Pricing Scrutiny
Markus Husemann-Kopetzky
Founder and managing director of Price Management Institute
Price Management Institute
Episode: 2025 Pricing Predictions Revisited: A Year of Tariffs, Inflation, and Pricing Scrutiny
Daniel Lozada
Pricing advisor and author
10 Rules of Highly Effective Pricing
Episode: 2025 Pricing Predictions Revisited: A Year of Tariffs, Inflation, and Pricing Scrutiny
Tim Smith
CEO of Wiglaf Pricing and Adjunct Professor
Wiglaf Pricing/DePaul University
Episode: 2025 Pricing Predictions Revisited: A Year of Tariffs, Inflation, and Pricing Scrutiny
Pooja Gerera
Vice President of Sales and Pricing at Zooplus, helping transform its pricing function.
Zooplus
Episode: Scaling Pricing Across 20 Markets: Building Global Frameworks with Local Freedom at Zooplus with Pooja Gerara
Jayadeep Shitole
Previously Principal Data Scientist of Applied AI and Machine Learning at Walmart Global Tech
Walmart Global Tech
Episode: AI Pricing & Demand Forecasting Today: Insights from a Decade in Applied AI with Jayadeep Shitole

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Aaron
Host of Pricing Heroes, frequently guiding conversations with pricing practitioners and executives.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Amazing podcast!!

    I'm hooked on this podcast! As someone who's always been fascinated by the psychology of pricing, this show is pure gold. The host breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-understand terms, and their guests are always super insightful. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this podcast is a must-listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Helitsme
    Germany2 years ago
  • Most Influential Pricing Experts Sharing Practical Insights

    The Pricing Heroes podcast is a good source for everything related to the pricing profession. It’s packed with practical tips and firsthand insights from some of the most influential pricing professionals out there, including Danilo Zatta, Tim Smith, Oliver Banks, Stephan Liozu and many more. Each episode offers a deep dive into real-world pricing strategies that are both enlightening and directly applicable. A must-listen for anyone in the field looking to elevate their expertise!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MATJR89
    United States2 years ago
  • Alex

    Amazing insights on super specific topiwhat any retail category manager and pricinng manager should be aware of. Thanks you guys for doing this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maveron Ukraine
    United States3 years ago
  • Interesting content

    Interesting content, keep it up. Waiting for a new episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Denemie
    Ukraine3 years ago

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Listeners praise clear explanations of complex pricing concepts.
Fresh perspectives on AI-driven pricing and data analytics are a recurring strength.
Show is a go-to resource for pricing professionals seeking actionable tips and latest trends.
Guests are consistently insightful and practical for real-world pricing.

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#129
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The Future of AI Pricing: From Human-in-the-Loop to Fully Automated Decisions with Alex Halkin
Q: How is Competera evolving to balance multiple objectives like revenue, margin, and sell-through in real time?
Competera is moving toward a four-dimensional optimization and model-routing approach, where multiple AI models are activated under a unified system to optimize several objectives simultaneously. This includes balancing revenue, margin, item-level performance, and sales velocity, while enabling real-time or near-real-time decisioning through a console-like interface that supports rapid experimentation.
The Future of AI Pricing: From Human-in-the-Loop to Fully Automated Decisions with Alex Halkin
Q: What is the difference between elasticity-based pricing and contextual AI pricing, and when should a retailer consider adopting contextual AI?
Contextual AI pricing offers more advanced multi-factor optimization by using AI to process broader data signals and to tailor pricing strategies across contexts, but it isn't for everyone. Retailers should assess organizational readiness, data quality, and whether there is sufficient transactional data to support meaningful context. If a business has complex pricing needs, good data foundations, and a clear case for incremental margin improvements, contextual AI pricing can be beneficial; otherwise a simpler elasticity-based or rule-based approach may be more appropriate.
The Beauty of Strategic Pricing: Inside flaconi’s Pricing Transformation with Corina Manea
Q: How does Flacone use pricing to differentiate itself and support long-term profitability?
Flacone embraces change and innovation in pricing as a strategic lever for sustainable growth, distinguishing itself from competitors by focusing on value rather than just the lowest price.
The Beauty of Strategic Pricing: Inside flaconi’s Pricing Transformation with Corina Manea
Q: What advice would you give to pricing professionals who aspire to grow in their careers?
Being honest, voicing ideas, challenging the status quo, and allowing yourself time for real growth.
Scaling Pricing Across 20 Markets: Building Global Frameworks with Local Freedom at Zooplus with Pooja Gerara
Q: How do you structure or lead these teams to work in sync?
Pooja mentioned having both a long-term budget model and short-term routines to allow for adaptability in planning.

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A practical, practitioner-focused show that centers on pricing strategy in retail, spanning e-commerce and in-store channels, global brands and regional players. Core themes include AI-powered pricing, data-driven decision making, dynamic and value-based pricing, and how external pressures like tariffs and inflation shape pricing decisions. Episodes frequently feature pricing leaders sharing real-world case studies, frameworks, and actionable takeaways for improving margins, customer trust, and competitive positioning. The format tends to blend interviews with practitioners and practitioners' perspectives, offering guidance on building pricing functions, cross-functional collaboration, and scaling pricing insights across markets. A notable ... more

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