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Dec 2022
20m 21s

🏴‍☠️ “That’s huuuuge shrinkage” — Walma...

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We just calculated that Walmart lost $2.5B this year from shoplifting. The sports apparel brand Fanatics just hit a $31B valuation because it’s borrowing the business model of the New York Yankees. And AutoZone’s stock just hit an all-time high because America’s cars are acting like America’s grandmas. $AZO $WMT Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter ... Show More
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🌵 “Party on the Playa” — Burning Man’s biz. Reading’s 40% drop. Intel’s Uncle Sam-vestment. + Vacation Update
Burning Man is the biggest event for billionaires in the world… so why is it losing millions?The US Gov’t is getting 10% of Intel in exchange for taxpayer $$… Uncle Sam CEO?Pleasure reading is down 40% in 20 years #ReadingRecession… But Warren Buffett reads 182 books/year.Plus, t ... Show More
22m 56s
Aug 22
💆‍♀️ “AI-ahhhhhh” – Equinox’s AI masseuse. Robinhood’s QB sneak. Millennials’ tantrum tax. +9/9/9 Hot Dog strategy.
Equinox is adding AI robot masseuses to 60 of their gym locations… and it’s actually good for the job market.Robinhood launched football betting predictions… It’s a sports betting QB sneak.Millennials are dropping up to $147K for 5 years of daycare… It’s the Childcare Tax.Plus, t ... Show More
22m 57s
Aug 21
🥸 “Espionage Advertising” — Bilt’s comedy series. Taco Bell’s everything plan. Hertz’s Amazon deal. +Summer Song Recession.
Taco Bell is launching a new thing every month… because instant gratification is a recipe.Hertz is the 2nd biggest car-seller in America… and now it’s on Amazon.Bilt does credit cards, but also a comedy series? … Roomies is an example of Espionage Advertising.Plus, there is no “S ... Show More
22m 43s
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