“Martin Shanker is the pre-eminent expert in advising senior luxury industry executives on addressing patterns in evolving affluent consumer behavior. His insights and analysis shape luxury brands’ strategy for sales and training as well as understanding client needs and wants. I’ve found Martin to be an excellent source for expert commentary and an accomplished speaker on luxury marketing and retail topics. I call him the ‘luxury whisperer,’ a title he earns daily from the countless senior luxury executives who work with him to better their goals and business.”